JP2000342767A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make the game contents variable by changing the rate of occurrence of special game state (big hit), improving the expectation for special game state occurrence, setting a limit to changing period for rate of occurrence to raise game quality, and preventing the special game state from occurring too much. SOLUTION: Normal probability control or high probability control is done with a rate control means. When there is a starting memory, according to being done as the normal probability control or the high probability control for a variable display game against each starting memory, the luminescent color of special pattern switch memory display device 66 is changed. For example, when the starting memory, which has a possibility for high probability control, the special pattern switch memory display device 66 emits to red, and when it is the normal starting memory, it emits to green to inform.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention starts a variable display game on a variable display device based on winning of a game ball into a start winning opening, and a special display mode in which a result of stopping the variable display game is predetermined. When the game state is changed to a special game state that is advantageous to the player.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional gaming machine, a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information;
A start winning port for starting the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball is provided in the game area of the game board, and the result mode of the variable display game started based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning port is determined in advance. A special game state is generated when a predetermined special display mode is set.

In such a gaming machine, display control is performed so that the probability that the result mode of the variable display game is the special display mode is a predetermined probability.

[0004]

By the way, in a conventional gaming machine, the probability that the special gaming state occurs, that is,
Since the probability that the variable display game becomes the special display mode is controlled by a fixed probability value, the occurrence state of the special game state is monotonous with little change.

If the initial setting value of the probability of occurrence of the special game state is set to a high value, the special game state frequently occurs and the expectation of the player can be increased. The initial setting value needs to be set to a low value to some extent because the disadvantages of the game store increase due to excessive occurrence, and as a result, the gaming performance has a low expectation that the special gaming state does not occur much. Had been lost.

Therefore, the present invention changes the probability that a special display mode is derived in a variable display game, that is, the probability of generating a special game state, thereby making the game contents rich in change and improving the interest. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a sense of expectation of occurrence of a special game state, and accurately recognizing that a probability of occurrence of a special game state has changed.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is based on a variable display device (for example, a special design) based on a winning of a game ball to a starting winning opening (ordinary electric starting opening 64). A game machine that starts a variable display game on the display device 63), and when the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special display mode, the game state becomes a special game state advantageous to the player. (For example, in the pachinko machine 2) a start storage means (for an accessory) capable of storing a start memory for starting a variable display game within a predetermined number range based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning opening. C
PU301), start storage display means (special figure switch storage display 66) capable of individually displaying start storage by the start storage means for each start storage, and a normal stop result mode in the variable display game. Probability (eg, 1 /
200, etc.), and high probability control, which sets a special display mode with a higher probability (for example, 100/200, etc.) than the normal probability, can be performed. Probabilistic control means (CPU 301 for accessory): step R10, and for each start memory stored in the start storage means, the start memory display means executes a variable display game in each start memory. The emission color is displayed differently depending on whether the probability control means performs the normal probability control or the high probability control (for example, FIG. 5).
4 in red display of the special figure switch storage displays 66a to 66c and green display of the special figure switch storage display 66d).

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the probability control means controls the variable display game after the end of the special game state based on the occurrence of the special game state with the high probability control. When the variable display game under the high probability control is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times), the high probability control is changed to perform the variable display game under the normal probability control. It is characterized by. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the probability control means determines that a special display mode when a special game state occurs is a special special display mode (for example, “33”).
3 "," 555 "," 777 ", etc.), the variable display game after the end of the special game state is performed by the high probability control, and the variable display game in the high probability control is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, , 50 times), the high-probability control is changed to perform the variable display game with the normal probability control.

[0009]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the probability control means sets the normal probability control in which the stop result mode in the variable display game is a special display mode with a normal probability, and the special display mode with a probability higher than the normal probability. Any of the high-probability control and the high-probability control is performed. However, if there is a start memory by the start storage means, the variable display game for each start memory is performed by the normal probability control or the high-probability control is executed. The start-up storage and display means displays the emission color differently depending on whether or not the display is activated.

[0010] In the invention according to claim 2, the variable display game after the end of the special game state is performed by the high probability control based on the occurrence of the special game state by the probability control means. When the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times, the high probability control is changed, and the variable display game is performed by the normal probability control. In the invention according to claim 3, when the special display mode when the special game state occurs is a specific special display mode, the probability control means changes the variable display game after the end of the special game state to the high display mode. When the variable display game is executed in the high probability control a predetermined number of times, the high probability control is changed and the variable display game is executed in the normal probability control.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 51 show a first embodiment in which a pachinko machine as a game machine according to the present invention is applied to a prepaid card type pachinko machine. In the present specification (including the drawings), the pachinko balls are described (displayed in the drawings) as balls or balls (for example, prize balls, hit balls), but any of these are basically pachinko balls. It is expressed as appropriate according to how to handle pachinko balls (how to process), and the expressions are mixed, but the ball and the sphere are not different concepts, but are used properly according to the convenience of explanation It's just

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the entire pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a pachinko machine, and a similar number of pachinko machines 1 are installed in a game arcade in a predetermined number. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is roughly divided into a pachinko machine 2 (game machine) and a card-type ball lending machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a ball lending machine) as a game medium lending device arranged beside the pachinko machine 2. ) 3 and these are installed in pairs. Thus, the pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko machine 2 and the card-type ball lending machine 3 are installed in a pair.
Is called a so-called CR machine (card reading machine).

The ball lending machine 3 is formed in a vertically long type having a relatively narrow width, and has a certain depth. The pachinko machine 2 is provided on the side of the pachinko machine 2 so that the convenience of the player can be achieved. Ball rental machine 3 is pachinko machine 2
Although it is possible to separate the pachinko machine 2 and the ball lending machine 3 at least on the signal, it is not possible to play the game. ing.

The ball lending machine 3 has a built-in card reader,
The front panel 4 of the ball lending machine 3 is provided with a card insertion slot 5 into which a prepaid card corresponding to the card reader is inserted, and a card remaining number display 6 for displaying the remaining number of cards. The card insertion slot 5 is capable of displaying reception of a card. For example, the card insertion slot 5 has a card reception indicator 7 on the card insertion slot 5, and the card reception indicator 7 is made of a light emitting diode or the like. Indicates that reception is valid.

The card residual number indicator 6 is composed of, for example, three rows using 7-segment light-emitting diodes.
Displayed in units of degrees up to the 00th digit. In the degree unit, one degree is equivalent to 100 yen, and the remaining degrees are displayed to the player by calculation of degree / 100 yen. Therefore, when a 3,000 yen prepaid card is inserted, for example, 30 degrees is displayed on the card residual number display 6.

As described above, in this embodiment, a game can be started by securing a necessary ball by inserting a prepaid card into the card insertion slot 5 in addition to bringing in a pachinko ball.

The pachinko machine 2 has a frame-shaped front frame 11 as a portion visible on the front side, and a metal frame (glass frame) 12 which is disposed at an opening of the frame-shaped front frame 11 and supports a glass 12a.
, A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) and a front display panel 14
And a front operation panel 15 below the front display panel 14. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is supported by a wooden frame 16 for installing the pachinko machine 2 on the island facility so as to be openable and closable. Similarly, the metal frame 12 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. .

The front display panel 14 is formed in a curved shape such that the front side protrudes slightly and rises slightly. The front display panel 14 has an upper plate 21 for receiving pachinko balls and a card frequency indicator ( A card balance display) 22, a ball lending button (conversion button) 23, a card discharge button (return button) 24, and a ball lending possible display 25 composed of LEDs are provided. Note that the ball lending possible display is not limited to the LED, and may be, for example, an elongated display lamp.

One end of the front display panel 14 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. Reference numeral 26 denotes a push button for opening and closing a passage connecting both balls of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 32 to be described later.

The card frequency display 22 is composed of, for example, three rows using light emitting diodes of seven segments, and displays the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 by 100.
Displayed in units of degrees up to the place of. In frequency units, 1 degree is 1
It is equivalent to 00 yen, and the remaining frequency is displayed to the player by calculation of degree / 100 yen. Therefore, for example, when a 3,000 yen prepaid card is inserted, it is displayed on the card frequency display 22 as 30 degrees.

In this embodiment, the card frequency indicator 22
Although three rows are formed using light emitting diodes of seven segments, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured using dot LEDs, liquid crystals, fluorescent display tubes, and the like. This is the same for the card residual number display 6. Further, the card frequency display 22 may be combined with the card remaining frequency display 6.

The ball lending button 23 is a ball discharging device (a function for performing a prize ball) described below on the back side of the pachinko machine 2 in which the pachinko balls are provided in units of one time within the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5. Switch which is pressed by the player in order to discharge and lend it out. In this case, the display of the state in which the pachinko balls can be lent is performed by the ball lending possible display 25. If the pachinko balls can be lent out, the entire ball lending button 23 may be shining.

On the other hand, if the pachinko balls are not in a state in which the pachinko balls can be lent, the ball lending possible indicator 25 is turned off, and even if the ball lending button 23 is pressed, the pachinko balls are not discharged for lending. When the ball lending button 23 is pressed once, pachinko balls (for example, 25 pachinko balls) corresponding to one time are lent out and supplied to the upper plate 21. When pressed twice, pachinko balls are lent out for the equivalent of twice.

The card ejection button 24 is used to pull out the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 5 from the card insertion slot 5. By pressing, the prepaid card is pulled out again from the card insertion slot 5. The player has the withdrawn prepaid card and has the option of starting the game on another pachinko machine or, for now, ending the game.

The front operation panel 15 has an ashtray 31 formed on the left side thereof and a shape such that the center of the front surface protrudes forward. ing. The ball storage plate 32 serves to receive a prize ball when the upper plate 21 is full of pachinko balls, and serves to temporarily store the ball. Also,
The front operation panel 15 is provided with a ball removal lever 33 and a firing operation handle 34 of the firing device.

The ball-drawing lever 33 is for pulling out the balls stored in the ball-storage plate 32 to the outside and below.
The lower bottom part is partially opened to discharge the ball downward. The firing operation handle 34 is used for pachinko balls arranged in a row at the firing position one by one at the game board 13.
The operation of the launching device for popping the game area in the front is performed.

On the other hand, on the upper part of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2, a prize ball discharge indicator 41 illuminated when a prize ball is discharged, a ball discharge indicator 42 illuminated when a ball is discharged, and a pachinko machine. 2 is provided with a completion lamp 43 that is lit when a hit state occurs.

The metal frame 12 is supported by the front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable, and is normally locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device. When the metal frame 12 is opened, the locking device is unlocked and opened by inserting a predetermined key into the locking hole 51 and rotating the locking device.

Next, the game board 13 is an area for judging out or safe while the shot pachinko ball is dropped from above. When the ball enters the winning opening and it is effectively safe, a predetermined number of prizes are provided. The ball is discharged from a ball discharge device described later, and is supplied to the upper plate 21. Further, even if the ball is fired by operating the firing operation handle 34, when the ball becomes foul, the pachinko ball returns to the firing position or is discharged to the ball storage tray 32.

Here, the game area on the game board 13 is for playing a game by changing the symbol content of a special symbol display device to which the present invention is applied, for example, a so-called "first type".
Belonging to or a special symbol display device
Any configuration may be used as long as it belongs to the "type". For example, in the present embodiment, a type belonging to the "first type" shown in FIG. 2 is used. Therefore, the application of the present invention is not limited to the type belonging to the “first type” shown in FIG. 2, but can be widely applied to the type belonging to the “third type”.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 13. In FIG. 2, a ball that has been bounced is guided around the game area to an upper portion of the game area, and an out-ball collection port 77 described later.
A rail 61 having a function of guiding to the other is arranged. In addition, a special symbol display device having a movable variable display 62 that can be mechanically displaced at the center substantially in the center of the game area (a so-called accessory device, corresponding to a variable display device).
63 are arranged.

Below the special symbol display device 63, a tulip-type ordinary electric start-up port (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “generic power”: equivalent to a start winning port) 64 is arranged, and the operation result of the special symbol display device 63 is provided. A variable winning device (a large winning opening, which is a large winning opening) that changes from a first state in which game balls are not accepted to a second state in which gaming balls are easily accepted
A so-called attacker) 65 is provided. The variable winning device 65 corresponds to a special variable winning device.

An ordinary symbol display (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as an ordinary symbol display) 64a is disposed below the ordinary electric starting port 64, and the ordinary symbol display 64a is a 9-segment LE.
D, and 20 types of numbers or symbols (A, B, C,...) In the range of 0 to 19 can be displayed. The ordinary symbol display 64a corresponds to an ordinary symbol display device.

[0034] The special symbol display device 63 is an ordinary electric start port 6.
When a ball wins in No. 4 (however, the timing of the start storage will be described later), the content of the special symbol on the variable display 62 is changed (variable display game is executed), and the symbol is stopped in a specific stop mode (for example, a big hit). Of the eye: "777" etc.)
(Corresponding to deriving the stop result mode of the variable display game in the special display mode based on the predetermined probability), and the variable winning device (attacker) 65 is opened to give the player a predetermined game value. It has become so. Opening of the variable winning device (attacker) 65 corresponds to generating a special game state related to the special variable winning device.

The variable display 62 has, for example, large LEDs arranged in three rows, and displays numbers and symbols (A, B, C, etc.) on these LEDs. In the following description, the state in which the predetermined game value is given is simply referred to as a big hit state (a special game state advantageous to the player) as appropriate. The detailed configuration of the special symbol display device 63 will be described later.

Above the variable display unit 62, four special figure switch storage displays (corresponding to so-called start memory displays (start storage display means)) 66 are provided. When the normal electric starting port 64 wins a ball, it indicates that the number of winning balls has been stored within four ranges. Here, a big hit within a range in which four balls won in the so-called starting port (in this embodiment, the ordinary electric starting port 64) is stored for four balls (hereinafter, referred to as a starting storage range) is usually a pure ream (or It may be simply referred to as a ream. According to this, the number of payouts to the player is remarkably increased.

Above the variable display unit 62, a probability change determination display (separate game display device) 91 and a probability change frequency determination display (separate game display device) 92 are arranged. It is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and can display symbols (numbers) in the range of 0-9.
In addition, symbols (for example, A, B, C) can be displayed. The probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 are capable of performing a game (separate display game) different from the variable game in which the special hit display game is generated by the special symbol display device 63. The change determination display 91 and the probability change number determination display 92 constitute another game means 93. In this case, the operations of the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 are controlled by the accessory CPU 301, which will be described later.
PU301 can constitute another game control means. Here, when performing the consecutive chan control of the present invention, it is desirable not to perform the probability variation control by another game means. However, in the present embodiment, the description is simultaneously made in the flowchart including the configuration in which the probability variation control can be performed by another game means. Even in that case, the configuration of another game means using the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number determination display 92 is merely disclosed as an example.

In this embodiment, the possibility of performing the probability variation control in another form is merely a possibility that the probability variation determination indicator 9
1 and a configuration using a probability variation number determination display 92. In that case, the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 usually control the variation of the jackpot probability as follows. Used when doing. That is, the probability variation determination display 91 starts the symbol rotation at the same time as the special symbol display device 63 becomes the big hit symbol, and stops at a specific number (for example, “7”, “3”), and the variation of the big hit probability is determined. Play a game like When stopping at a number other than a specific number (for example, “0”), the fluctuation of the jackpot probability is not determined. On the other hand, the probability change number display 92 starts symbol rotation after the symbol on the probability change determination display 91 stops, and here, the probability change number is drawn, the probability change number is determined and displayed. is there. For example,
When "7" is displayed, the probability change frequency becomes seven times,
When “3” is displayed, the number of times of the probability change becomes three. In addition, the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 can also display the remaining number of probability fluctuation times. For example, when the probability fluctuation frequency is seven times, after one big hit occurs, “6” is set as the remaining probability fluctuation frequency. Is displayed. The remaining probability change count is "0"
, The probability fluctuation stops and returns to the original low probability.

Note that, as described above, the probability change determination display 9
1 and the probability variation number determination display 92
Not only when determining the fluctuation of the jackpot probability, but also in a special symbol display device 63 in another mode, for example.
When the control to change the big hit probability by the big hit symbol (for example, the lucky big hit symbol) is performed, the probability change determination indicator 91 and the probability change frequency determination display are used as the display means of the probability change determined and the probability change frequency. Each of the devices 92 may be used.

In this case, each of the indicators 91 and 92 is merely a display means and not a separate game means. Then, the special symbol display device 63 constitutes another game means. When the jackpot probability changes, the determination of the change is displayed on the probability change determination display 91. For example, when the jackpot probability is increased after the end of the jackpot, a number is displayed on the probability change determination display 91 simultaneously with the occurrence of the jackpot. This number indicates the number of times the jackpot probability increases after the jackpot. Further, the number of times of probability change is displayed on the probability change number determination display 92. On the other hand, the probability fluctuation determination indicator 91
Of course, it is also possible to execute the above-mentioned separate game using both the probability variation number determination display device 92 and the special symbol display device 63. In this case, both constitute separate game means. The above is an example of a configuration in which the probability variation control can be performed by another game means, not the case where the probability variation is performed by the continuous change control of the present invention.

It should be noted that a game for determining the number of repetitions of the big hits (repeated chan) may be performed by using the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92, and the result of the determination may be displayed. In other words, the probability variation determination indicator 91 displays the number of the big hits when the number of repetitions is determined, and the probability variation number display 92 can be used to sequentially decrement and display the remaining number of the repetitions. It is. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform a variant game in which another game for determining the number of repetitions of the jackpot is determined using the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number display 92.

On the side of the special symbol display device 63, there are arranged general-purpose starting gates 67, 68 (hereinafter, referred to as general-purpose starting gates, which will be appropriately referred to as general-purpose starting gates). Reference numeral 68 denotes a gate through which only one ball can pass.
The symbol (for example, a number) of the ordinary symbol display 64a arranged at the position is changed, and when the numeral becomes a predetermined specific symbol (for example, “7”), the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 64 is electrically operated. It opens only for a certain period of time. Normally, the tulip of the electric starting port 64 is normally closed, but is controlled to open under a certain condition as described above. The opening time of the tulip is variably controlled as will be described in detail later.

General winning ports 69, 70 are provided on the lower left and right sides of the special symbol display device 63, respectively. Further, a plurality of hitting direction converting members 71 to 76 called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted. in addition,
An out-ball collecting port 77 is formed at the lower center of the game area.

On the other hand, a reach lamp 81, side lamps 82a and 82b, decoration lamps 83a and 83b, and a game state notification lamp 84 are provided at appropriate positions around the game board 13. The reach lamp 81 blinks when the display content of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 is in the reach state to increase the sense of expectation for the player. (For example, the number of blinks changes) and has a function of aiming for an effect. Side lamps 82a, 82b
The decorative lamps 83a and 83b are appropriately lit or flashed according to the content of the game to enhance the sense of reality of the game.

The game state notification lamp (corresponding to the notification means) 84 is provided when the probability of occurrence of the big hit symbol is changed from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game is over (at the same time that the probability of hitting the ordinary symbol is changed, or When the probability-up state is repeatedly controlled, each mode when the probability change is newly and repeatedly controlled from the beginning can be displayed. The probability per ordinary symbol is the probability that the symbol of the ordinary symbol indicator 64a becomes a specific symbol. The display of each mode may be performed by, for example, finely dividing the game state notification lamp 84 and mounting a plate on its surface so that each content can be understood, and the corresponding plate may be lit brightly, or the game state may be displayed. The notification lamp 84 may be distinguished by changing the blinking mode. In the latter case, the speaker (corresponding to the notification means) 111
The notification may be made in combination with the speech synthesis from.

As the game state notification lamp 84, for example, a prize ball discharge indicator 41, a ball lending discharge indicator 42, and a completion lamp 43 arranged above the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2 are changed and used. Alternatively, a gaming state notification lamp 84 may be provided at these places. Further, a gaming state notification lamp 84 may be newly installed on the pachinko machine 2 as a separate member.

Next, FIG. 3 is a view showing the structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 2. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, a storage tank (upper tank) 101,
Taxiway 102, relay board (external terminal board) 103, ball discharge device 104, discharge control circuit board 105, ball shift cover 1
06, accessory control circuit board 107, mounting adapter 10
8, a launch circuit board 109, a base frame 110 of a back mechanism board, and a speaker 111.

The base frame 110 is formed from an integrally molded product made of synthetic resin, and is mounted on a mounting frame (not shown) fixed to the back side of the front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2. Various unit components such as a storage tank 101, a guideway 102, a relay board (external terminal board) 103, a ball discharging device 104, a discharge control circuit board 105, a ball pulling cover 106, Object control circuit board 1
07, a mounting adapter 108, and the like are mounted (for example, fixed by a one-touch claw member), and these various unit components and the base frame 110 are collectively referred to as a back mechanism panel 112.

The storage tank 101 stores the balls before they are discharged. The shortage of the number of balls in the storage tank 101 is detected by a replenishment sensor (not shown). Is replenished. The ball in the storage tank 101 is guided by the guide path 102 and the ball discharging device 104
Is discharged by. The guide path 102 is not particularly limited, but is designed to discharge a large amount of balls in a short time.
A ball leveling member for preventing weight of the ball and a standby ball detector (both not shown) are provided in the middle of the strip. Further, such a two-row configuration is the same for the inside of the ball discharging device 104.

The relay base 103 relays the input of AC power and the transmission and reception of signals between the hall management device and the like. In this embodiment, for example, as a result of another game,
Further, it is also used as a notification terminal for relaying a signal for notifying information of a continuous big hit (ren chan game). In addition, information such as the change of the big hit probability, the consecutive chan probability (hereinafter, simply referred to as the consecutive chan ratio), the probability of hitting the normal figure, and the like, and the state in which each probability change is repeatedly controlled are also relayed.

The discharge control circuit board 105 performs various controls necessary for discharging the balls, and the accessory control circuit board 107 performs various controls necessary for the operation of the accessory on the game board 13. Also, the probability setting device 36 for changing and setting the jackpot probability of the special symbol display device 63 is provided in the accessory control circuit board 107.
3 (see FIG. 12) and a continuous channel setting switch of a continuous channel setting device 364 (see FIG. 12) for changing and setting the continuous channel probability. The probability setting device 363 also changes and sets the specific symbol probability (probability per ordinary symbol) of the ordinary symbol display 64a. However, the probability setting device 363 may change and set only the big hit probability. Probability setting device 3
The switch insertion port 121 of the probability setting switch 63 is exposed on the front side of the accessory control circuit board 107, and the switch insertion port 122 of the consecutive channel setting switch of the consecutive channel setting device 364 is also connected to the accessory control circuit panel. It is disposed on the surface side of the exposure device 107.

The probability setting switch of the probability setting device 363 is used to set the jackpot probability of the special symbol display device 63 in three stages of 1/200, 1/210 and 1/220, for example, so that the jackpot probability can be easily changed from outside. Three contacts. Similarly, the probability of per-genuine figure is, for example, 1 /
It has three contacts so that it can be easily changed from the outside into three stages of 5, 1/10 and 1/20. Each switch may be linked, or may be independently adjustable. On the other hand, the consecutive-changing setting switch of the consecutive-changing setting device 364 sets the consecutive-changing rate of the big hit to, for example, 50
%, 30%, and 20%, so that it can be easily changed to three levels.

The contact of the probability setting switch of the probability setting device 363 can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value is displayed on the setting display 123 arranged on the front side of the accessory control circuit board 107. After a certain period of time elapses after the setting, the secret is kept so that it disappears and cannot be seen from outside. The setting display 123 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment small LED, and displays set values of the big hit probability and the ordinary figure hit probability. Similarly, the contact of the continuous setting switch of the continuous setting device 364 can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value is displayed on the setting display 124 disposed on the front side of the accessory control circuit board 107. However, confidentiality is maintained so that after a certain period of time elapses after the setting, it disappears and cannot be seen from outside. The setting display 124
For example, it is composed of 7-segment small LEDs, and displays the set value of the jackpot success probability. In addition, the change of the big hit probability, the consecutive chan probability or the ordinary hit probability of the special symbol display device 63 is not limited to the above-described three steps, and may be other changes.

When the accessory control circuit board 107 is made larger than that shown in FIG. It serves as a support member for attaching the accessory control circuit board, and is fixed to the base frame 110. The firing circuit board 109 performs various controls necessary for firing the ball, and a base of the firing control circuit is housed in a predetermined case. The speaker 111 is for notifying sound effects necessary for the game (for example, sound effects accompanying the discharge of balls) and artificially synthesized sounds.
Various sounds are generated and notified to the player in accordance with the game state such as reach or big hit, the number of discharged balls, the prize mode, and the lending of the balls.

In this embodiment, when the probability of occurrence of the big hit symbol is changed from a low probability to a high probability after the end of the big hit game (when the probability of changing the general hit is changed at the same time, Has been changed), when the probability up state is repeatedly controlled for the big hit probability, the consecutive Chang probability, and the normal per hit probability, each aspect when each probability change is newly and newly controlled from the beginning, Further, the mode and the like of the continuous big hit (ren-chan game) are notified by voice synthesis sound, sound effect and the like. This notification may be performed in combination with the game state notification lamp 84.

The control circuit board includes a control circuit board (that is, a board that realizes the function of the control circuit) and a box-shaped metal or resin chassis box containing the board. Are used as a concept that includes

The ball shift cover 106 closes a central opening largely opened in the center of the base frame 110, and this central opening is a space for mounting the special symbol display device 63. Note that the rear of the ball-adjusting cover 106 is formed so as to protrude, and has a structure that protrudes rearward more greatly than the rear surfaces of the discharge control circuit board 105 and the accessory control circuit board 107. By closing the central opening with the ball shift cover 106, balls dropped from the storage tank 101 and the like do not collide with the back side of the game board 13.

[0058]Structure of special symbol display device  Next, the structure of the special symbol display device 63 will be described in detail.
I do. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the special symbol display device 63. Figure
4. In 150, both sides of the upper part of the special symbol display device 63
Special display device 63 from the collision of pachinko balls
Armor part 151, the upper part of the special design display 63
Prize opening (general prize opening), 152 is special
A relay base for relaying various wirings of the symbol display device 63,
153 is a decorative lens for decorating the operation of the accessory, and 154 is a decorative lens.
It is a lamp located behind the decorative lens. Decorative lens 1
53 is formed of a transparent resin member, and
Illuminated by the lamp 154, the sho
Up. The variable display 62 has three rows arranged in three rows.
Part, each variable display (left) 62L, variable
Display (medium) 62M, variable display (right) 62R
It is.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the back side of the special symbol display device 63. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 160 denotes a casing of the special symbol display device 63, in which the armor 150 is arranged on the upper part of the casing 160, and the variable display 62 is accommodated inside the casing 160. Bosses 162a and 162b to which a lamp base 161 can be attached are formed in the upper rear part of the casing 160. The fixing portions 163a and 163b of the guide member 163 are screwed. The ball guide member 163 is the Tenran prize mouth 1
The ball that has won the prize 51 is guided to a passage following a safe processing unit that processes one safe ball to the safe processing unit.
Is guided to the ball guiding member 163 via a semi-cylindrical passage 151a formed in the upper part of the casing 160.

The lamp base 161 is provided with two decorative lamps 164a and 164b on the front side thereof.
0, circular openings 165a, 165b
, Respectively, and project to the front side of the special symbol display device 63 to illuminate the front side as necessary. Opening 1
Four slightly smaller circular openings 166 are formed below 65a and 165b, and the four special figure switch storage / displays 66 (not shown in FIG. 5) described above are respectively passed through these openings 166. Faces the front side of the special symbol display device 63 so that the player can visually recognize it. The special figure switch memory display 66 is attached to the display base 167, and the display base 167 is fixed to the casing 160 by an appropriate fixing means. On the other hand, the three decorative lamps 168a to 168a
168c are arranged and these decorative lamps 168c are provided.
a to 168c irradiate the decorative lens 153 made of transparent resin.

In FIG. 5, the variable display (middle) 62M disposed at the center of the variable display 62 is shown in an exploded manner, and the variable display (middle) 62M is roughly divided into a jockey unit 171 and It is divided into a doll section 172. The mug unit 171 is an LED board 1 capable of displaying specific numbers and symbols.
73 and a base case 17 capable of storing the LED base 173
4, a beer mug member 175 formed in a beer mug shape, and a foam member 176 formed in a shape in which the beer poured into the beer mug overflows and becomes foamy. It is configured. The LED board 173 can be fitted into the board case 174,
The base case 174 can be fitted into the mug member 175. The foam member 176 is fixed to the upper part of the mug member 175 with screws.

On the other hand, the doll part 172 is eccentrically connected to a disk-shaped shielding plate 213 connected to a shaft 210a of a mascot motor 210, which will be described later, and is driven by a link member 18.
1 and a pair of arm members 182 that operate in response to the driving force of the link member 181 and are formed into a doll-like shape.
a, 182b and the arm members 182a, 182b
Support member 1 rotatably supported by 3a, 183b
83 and a face member 184 formed in the shape of an image of a doll's face, which is also rotatably supported by pins 183c and 183d of the support member 183. And the mug part 171 is
The variable display (middle) 62M is assembled in a state of being sandwiched between the two pair of arm members 182a and 182b.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a drive system of the special symbol display device 63. In FIG. 6, the decorative lens 153
Also serves as the main body of the accessory mechanism including the variable display 62. Specifically, the upper portion of the main body is mainly a decorative lens portion, and the lower portion is mainly a mounting portion of each component. A center mounting member 191 is fixed to the back side of the main body of the decorative lens 153, and the decorative lamp 19 is attached to the center mounting member 191.
2 is fixed and the actuator opening 19
3, 194 are formed. Also, the decorative lens 153
LED bases 20 of the variable display (left) 62L and the variable display (right) 62R
1, 202 are attached by screws.

On the other hand, a variable display (left) 62L and a variable display (right) 62 are provided on the front side of the main body of the decorative lens 153.
The respective doll parts 203 and 204 of R are attached. One doll part 203 is composed of a beer bottle part 203a imitating the shape of a beer bottle (beer bottle) and a pouring doll 203b imitating a doll that pours a beer bottle into the mug of the mug part 171.
b is fixed to the decorative lens 153 main body. A rod 203c is provided on the back surface of the beer bottle 203a.
through a solenoid (beer bottle solenoid) 20
5 and is connected to a rod lever 206 to receive the driving force of the rod lever 206.

Similarly, the other doll part 204 is a beer bottle part 204a imitating the shape of a beer bottle (beer bottle).
And a pouring doll 204b imitating a doll that pours a beer bottle into the mug of the mug unit 171. The pouring doll 204b is fixed to the decorative lens 153 body. Further, a rod 204c is provided on the back surface of the beer bottle portion 204a, and the rod 204c is provided with a hole 204d formed in the pour doll 204b and a hole 1d formed in the decorative lens 153.
Solenoid through 53b (beer bottle solenoid)
It is connected to a rod lever 208 connected to 207, and receives a driving force of the rod lever 208. Rod levers 206 and 208 are solenoids 205,
Pins 207 are connected to the respective arms 205a and 207a, and are rotatable by receiving displacement forces of the arms 205a and 207a.

When the solenoids 205 and 207 are not energized, the arms 205a and 207a
b, 207b are in the position shown in the drawing and do not drive the rod levers 206, 208, but when the solenoids 205, 207 are energized, the springs 205b,
The solenoids 205 and 207 respectively attract the rods against the urging force of 207b, and drive the rod levers 206 and 208. The rod levers 206 and 208 rotate when driven, and transmit their turning power to rods 203c and 204c provided on the back surface of the beer bottles 203a and 204a, respectively, and as shown in FIG. 204
a is inclined to the variable display (medium) 62M, and is displaced in a style as if beer is poured from a beer bottle into the mug of the mug unit 171. Although FIG. 7 shows one beer bottle portion 203a, the other beer bottle portion 204a
The same operation is carried out for.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a displacement operation of one of the doll parts 203. As shown in FIG. 8, the solenoid 205 is not normally energized, the arm 205a receives the urging force of the spring 205b, and is at the position shown in FIG. 8A, and the rod lever 206 is not driven. Therefore, the beer bottle portion 203a is not displaced, and the beer bottle is in a standing state. When the solenoid 205 is energized, the arm 205a is attracted by the solenoid 205 against the urging force of the spring 205b as shown in FIG. 8B, and the rod lever 206 is driven to rotate. Beer bottle part 2 transmitted to 203a
03a is displaced, as if the beer bottle was in the mug section 171.
An operation of pouring into a mug is performed.

Referring again to FIG. 6, reference numeral 210 denotes a mascot motor.
1 is provided on the main body of the decorative lens 153 via
It is fixed to 2. The bracket 211 is attached to the boss 212 with screws. Mascot motor 21
The 0 axis 210a is connected to a disk-shaped shield plate 213, and the shield plate 213 is formed with a slit 213s. The shielding plate 213 is rotatable so as to be sandwiched by a photosensor type motor sensor 214 formed in a U-shape.
The light of the light emitting diode is received at the timing when the slit 213s of the mascot motor 21
0 rotation position is detected. The motor sensor 214 has a sensor mounting boss 215 a provided on the center mounting member 191,
215b.

A decorative lamp 220 illuminates the lower part of the decorative lens 153.
It is attached to a boss 221 provided on the main body. In addition, behind the central mounting member 191, there is an accessory relay base 152.
Can be attached, the relay base 15
Reference numeral 2 denotes a board 152a on which various connectors are arranged, and a case 152b for housing and protecting the board 152a. A boss 152 is provided on the other side of the case 152b.
c and 152d are provided, and the boss portions 152c and 15d are provided.
A lamp base 222 is attached to 2d. The lamp base 222 has two decorative lamps 222a and 222b.
Are arranged, and these decorative lamps 222a, 222
2b illuminates the rear side of the decorative lens 153.

Here, the displacement operation of the central variable display (middle) 62M will be described. Usually, as shown in FIG.
The variable display (middle) 62M is in an upright state, and the upright state of the variable display (middle) 62M is viewed from the side.
0 (a). At this time, the disk-shaped shielding plate 2 connected to the shaft 210a of the mascot motor 210
Reference numeral 13 is a position where the slit 213s is sandwiched by a photosensor-type motor sensor 214 formed in a U-shape. As a result, the rotation position of the mascot motor 210 is changed to the normal position, that is, the variable display (medium) 62M.
Is detected as the operating position at which the device stands upright.

In this case, the shielding plate 213 is connected to the link member 181 via the pin 231, and the pin 231 is at an eccentric position off the center of the shielding plate 213. In the state of FIG. 10A, the slit 213s of the shielding plate 213
Is located at a position sandwiched by the motor sensor 214, and this position is normally maintained.
Are substantially horizontal, and a pair of arm members 182a and 182b rotatably connected to the link member 181 support a mug member 175 imitating a beer mug shape substantially vertically, and further, the mug member 175 is provided. A face member 184 imitating the face of a doll is located at the upper part of. This normal state is shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the mascot motor 210 is energized and rotated (for example, 回 転 rotation), as shown in FIG. Rotate this shield plate 2
Link member 181 eccentrically connected to 13
Is driven (pushed forward as indicated by the arrow).
Accordingly, the pair of arm members 182a and 182b rotate by receiving the driving force of the link member 181, and the mug member 17
Tilt 5 At this time, the mug member 1
75 contacts the lower part of the face member 184, and the face member 1
84 is pushed up and tilted similarly. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the face of the doll is overlaid on the beer mug, and the mug member 175 and the face member 1 are formed.
84 are both in a constant inclined state.

Thereafter, when the mascot motor 210 further rotates, the link member 181 is pulled down backward, and the mug member 175 and the face member 184 return to the upright state again. Thus, the mascot motor 2
The mug member 175 and the face member 1 according to the rotation of the ten
84 performs a displacement operation.

FIG. 11 is a view for explaining the displacement operation of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63. When a ball wins in the start winning opening 65, the content of the special symbol on the variable indicator 62 changes (scrolls), and when the symbol is in a slotted state (for example, "222"), a big hit occurs. FIG.
1A is a reach state (reach display mode: the variable display (left) 62L and the variable display (right) 62R stop at the same symbol, and only the variable display (middle) 62M continues scrolling. The variable display (left) 62
L, variable display (middle) 62M, variable display (right) 62R
Displays “212”. At this time, the reach scroll is performed in the variable display (medium) 62M, and the beer bottle portion 203a and the beer bottle portion 204a are both inclined and are displaced in such a style that the beer bottle is poured into the mug of the mug portion 171. Here, the reach scroll is one in which the rotary scroll is performed in a slow state, as described later. In this embodiment, the stop of the special symbol of the variable display 62 is performed by changing the variable display (left) 62L →
The variable display (right) 62R is performed in the order of the variable display (middle) 62M.

Here, the reach scroll is a reach state when the first (left symbol variable display (left) 62L) and the second (right symbol variable display (right) 62R) symbols are stopped. (For example, “2 × 2”), and 3
When the symbol of the variable (medium symbol variable display (medium) 62M) is stopped, the control is such that the third symbol display is changed (scrolled) at a slow speed different from the normal speed. Thus, the player has an expectation of a big hit (for example, “222”) because of the reach, and the sense of reality of the game is enhanced.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), immediately before the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R shift to the state indicating "222", beer The doll's face is superimposed on the mug, and the mug 171 and the doll 172
Are both in a certain inclined state (a state of falling backward when viewed from the player). At this time, the beer bottle portion 203a
Has already returned to its original state (upright state).

When a big hit actually occurs, the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R stop at "222". As shown in FIG. 11C, the result of the variable display (medium) 62M is further scrolled to "3" (or scrolled further than "3"). At this time, the mug part 171 and the doll part 172 which have been in a certain inclined state return to the original upright state again. Thus, the variable display (left) 62L and the variable display (middle) 62
M, the beer bottle portion 203a, the beer bottle portion 204a, the mug portion 171 and the doll portion 172 perform the above-described mechanical operations in accordance with the scroll of the appearance of the variable display (right) 62R, thereby increasing the expectation of the player. Done.

Next, FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 12, this control system is roughly divided into a CPU 301 for the accessory which controls the game board 13 such as a control relating to the special symbol display device 63 and the general symbol display device 64a, and a control for display of the variable display device 62. CPU (CPU for special figure display) 302 for performing
Are classified into related systems. First, the CPU 30 for the accessory
1 will be described.
Outputs a control signal necessary for a ROM 310 storing a control program and the like and a RAM 311 for temporarily storing (for example, starting storage) of data necessary for setting and controlling a work area, It is connected to a frequency dividing circuit 312 that divides the oscillation frequency to obtain a basic clock of the accessory CPU 301 and a power supply circuit 313 that supplies necessary power to the accessory CPU 301 and the like.

The CPU 301 for the accessory is connected to the bus line 3
14, data and signals are exchanged with the ROM 310, the RAM 311, the output port 315, the buffer gate 316, the sound generator 317, and the voice synthesis IC 318.
2 to directly transmit data and signals.

The sound generator 317 generates sound effects necessary for the game, and the voice synthesis IC 318 generates sounds necessary for the game (for example, a sound that raises the expectation of the player at the time of a reach or a big hit: "Yattach. Reach. Or "Yattane!"). Signals from the sound generator 317 and the voice synthesis IC 318 are amplified by the amplifier 319 and emitted from the speaker 111.

The output port 315 outputs a signal from the accessory CPU 301 to the driver 320. The driver 320 drives a control signal from the output port 315 to generate various drive signals. Solenoid 331, various lamps in special symbol display device 63, LED 332, mascot motor 210, beer bottle solenoids 205 and 207, Puden solenoid 36
1. Output to the general map display 64a, the probability variation determination display 91, and the probability variation number determination display 92.

The external information terminal 103a is connected to various states of the special symbol display device 63 (for example, a big hit state, another game state, a continuous big hit state (continuous chunk state), the number of transitions to each cycle at the time of a big hit, a puncture state, etc.). This relays a signal for transmitting information such as the setting of the consecutive channel probability to the hall management device, and is arranged on the relay board 103. It should be noted that a signal for transmitting the information in which the general symbol display 64a has become a specific symbol or the information in which each probability has changed may be relayed.

The special winning opening solenoid 331 opens the variable winning device (attacker) 65, and when the special symbol display device 63 is in a big hit state, a large amount of balls for a fixed time or a fixed number of balls in each cycle under the condition of V winning. The winning opening solenoid 331 is excited and the attacker 65 is opened. Various lamps and LEDs 33 in the special symbol display device 63
2 includes various decorative lamps (eg, reach lamp 81, side lamps 82a and 82b, decorative lamp 83
a, 83b, etc.) and special figure switch memory display 66. The general-purpose solenoid 361 is for opening the tulip of the normal electric start-up port 64 for a predetermined time by electrically operating the tulip.

On the other hand, a signal from a low-pass filter 341 for receiving various information signals is input to the buffer gate 316. 362, probability setting device 36
3 and a signal from the continuous channel setting device 364 are input. It should be noted that the low-pass filter 341 transmits the CP for the accessory.
For the signal taken in U301, CPU for accessory
By performing processing of reading twice in software at 301, chattering is prevented in consideration of the time constant of noise and the like. Tokuzu start switch 342 is normally electric start port 6
4 when the ball is won, and the count switch 34
No. 3 detects that a ball has won a variable winning device 65 as a special winning opening. The continuation switch 344 is a variable winning device 6
5 and detects that a ball has won a so-called V winning opening. The general-purpose start switch 362 is embedded in the general-purpose gates 67 and 68, for example, and detects that a ball has passed through the gate.

The probability setting device 363 is capable of setting the big hit probability and the normal hit probability from outside by a person in charge of the hall, and has a probability setting switch (setting key) 401, a setting unit 402, and a setting display 123. ing. The probability setting switch 401 is connected to the accessory control circuit board 107 as described above.
Is inserted into the switch insertion opening 121 exposed on the front side of the switch and used to set the big hit probability and the normal hit probability. The setting unit 402 sets the big hit probability and the normal hit probability in accordance with the operation of the probability setting switch 401, and the setting display 123 displays the set values of the big hit probability and the normal hit probability.

Here, the setting contents of the big hit probability are, for example, as follows. Jackpot probability: Setting 3 1/200 Jackpot probability: Setting 2 1/210 Jackpot probability: Setting 1 1/220 It is on the street. Probability per figure: Setting 3 1/5 Probability per figure: Setting 2 1/10 Probability per figure: Setting 1/20

On the other hand, the consecutive-chan setting device 364 is capable of externally setting a large-hit consecutive-chan ratio by a staff member of the hall.
1, a setting unit 412 and a setting display 124. The continuous change setting switch 411 is used to set a large hit continuous change rate by inserting it into the switch insertion opening 122 exposed on the front side of the accessory control circuit board 107 as described above. The setting unit 412 sets the jackpot repetition rate according to the operation of the rejection setting switch 411, and the setting display 124 displays the set value of the jackpot rejection rate. The consecutive channel setting device 364 has a function as a selection unit. In particular, the consecutive channel setting device 364 in this case corresponds to an operation unit that can be externally operated.

Here, the setting contents of the consecutive-chang rate are as follows, for example. Repetition rate: Setting 3 ... Repetition rate is 50% Repetition rate: Setting 2 ... Repetition rate is 30% Repetition rate: Setting 1 ... Repetition rate is 20% The repetition rate can also be set by a management device (corresponding to a selection means) disposed in a management room of the hall. In this case, a selection command signal generation circuit (corresponding to a selection command signal generation means) in the management device is used. Is remotely set based on the selection command signal of. The setting contents of the consecutive chan rate are the same as above. It should be noted that the content of the setting of the consecutive channel rate is not limited to the above example, but may be other content.

Next, a system related to the display CPU 302 will be described. The display CPU 302 is an accessory CPU.
Special symbol display device 6 receiving command and data from 301
In addition to performing control for variably operating the display symbols of the third variable display 62, a ROM 351 storing a control program, display symbol data, and the like, a temporary storage of data necessary for setting and control of a work area, and the like are provided. RAM3 to do
52 is built-in. The display CPU 302 is supplied with necessary clocks and power from a frequency dividing circuit 313 and a power supply circuit 314. Further, the display CPU 302 outputs a signal to the driver 354 via the bus line 353, and the driver 354 generates a drive signal by driving a signal from the display CPU 302 input via the bus line 353 to generate a variable display. (A special figure display device) 62.

Each of the above circuits including the accessory CPU 301 includes:
This is realized by a board unit called an accessory control circuit board 107 including a microcomputer arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 2. Further, the board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with the ball rental machine 3, island facilities, a management device of a game arcade, and the like. The display CPU 302 is provided in a display circuit (not shown) separate from the accessory control circuit board 107, and the display circuit is arranged on the back surface of the casing 160 of the special symbol display device 63.

Here, the accessory control circuit board 107 including the accessory CPU 301 and the display CPU 302 have functions as a control means, a probability control means, and a start storage means as a whole. The control means controls the variable display device to play a variable display game and derives a stop result mode of the variable display game as a special display mode based on a predetermined probability. The probability control means includes a normal probability control for deriving a special display mode at a normal probability for a stop result mode in the variable display game, and a high probability control for deriving a special display mode at a higher probability than the normal probability. The control for performing the variable display game is performed by one of the methods. The start storage means performs control to store a start memory for starting the variable display game within a predetermined number range based on winning of the game ball into the start winning opening. At this time, the control means
For each of the start memories stored in the start storage means, the variable display game in each of the start memories is determined according to whether the probability control means performs the normal probability control or the high probability control. The display means is displayed with different emission colors (for example, the special figure switch storage display 66 in FIG. 54)
a-66c red display and special figure switch memory display 6
(Green display of 6d). The probability control means performs the variable display game after the end of the special game state by the high probability control based on the occurrence of the special game state, and when the variable display game in the high probability control is executed a predetermined number of times, the high probability control means The control is performed such that the probability control is changed and the variable display game is performed by the normal probability control. Further, the probability control means determines that the special display mode when the special game state occurs is a specific special display mode (for example, “333”, “555”,
In the case of “777” or the like, the variable display game after the end of the special game state is performed by the high probability control, and the variable display game in the high probability control is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times).
If the game is executed 0 times, the high probability control is changed to control the variable display game to the normal probability control.

Next, each of the above-mentioned CPUs 301 and 3
02 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13 and subsequent figures. The control by the accessory CPU 301 is started at the same time when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and includes a main routine in which the processing is repeatedly executed as long as the power is turned on, and other subroutines.

[0093]Main routine  First, the main routine (so-called general flow)
This will be described with reference to FIG. This routine was
After turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 as described above,
More specifically, the reset wait process described later is performed for 2 ms.
Every time, it is repeated with a hardware interrupt.

When the main routine is started, it is first determined in step S10 whether or not the power is turned on. In this step, the state of the RAM 312 is checked. And
If the power is turned on for the first time, the process proceeds to step S11 to perform the setting processing of the big hit probability and the consecutive chunk rate. Details of the setting process will be described later in a subroutine (see FIG. 14). Next, the process proceeds to step S12, at which initialization processing, specifically, R
AM 312 is cleared, and an initial symbol (for example, “123”) is set on the variable display 62.
In addition, for example, setting of a flag, resetting of the output port 315, initialization of a subroutine, and the like are performed. Next, the process proceeds to step S14, where the result of step S12 is stored in the RAM 312 as a pattern and check data is set. Thereafter, a reset wait is made in step S16, and the main routine is repeated by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms.

On the other hand, if the power is not turned on for the first time in step S10, that is, since the power has already been turned on in the second and subsequent routines, the process branches to NO this time, and the same pattern storage in the RAM 312 is performed in step S18. I do. At this time, for example, check data as a result of checking the state of the RAM 312 is set. Next, the process proceeds to step S20 to perform a switch input process.
In this switch input processing, for example, logical conversion from various detection switches and chattering prevention processing are performed.

Next, it is determined in step S22 whether an error has occurred. The errors include, for example, a counting error of a winning ball in the variable winning device 65 as a winning port, and a jamming error such as a discharged ball. If an error has occurred, the process proceeds to step S24, in which an error flag is set, and in step S26, random number update processing / timer and port output processing are executed. This is the variable display 6
The random number for determining the display symbol of No. 2 is updated, and processing necessary for mechanical operation and generation of sound effects is performed. The details of the processing will be described later in a subroutine. After that, the process waits for a reset in step S30, and the main routine is repeated by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms.

On the other hand, if no error has occurred in step S22, the flow branches to step S32, and it is determined whether or not a ball has been won in the ordinary electric starting port 64. If there is a prize in the ordinary electric start-up opening 64, the prize of this time is stored in the start in step S34, and this is added to the number of stored start. For example, the start memory is performed in a predetermined area of the RAM 311 and is limited to four. If the number exceeds four, it is not added to the starting memory number. In addition, the special figure switch memory display 6
6 indicates the number of start memories up to four.

Here, in the processing of step S34, the present winning is simply added to the starting storage number, and the processing of extracting the random number for judging the big hit once at this point is not performed. The jackpot random number extraction process is executed in a subroutine of a left high-speed rotation end process in FIG. 18 described later. After step S34, the process proceeds to step S36. Also,
If there is no prize in the ordinary electric starting port 64, step S3
Jump to step S36 and proceed to step S36.

In the step S36, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is idling. “Idle” is an ordinary operation other than the big hit operation and the symbol rotation operation. If the engine is idling, it is determined in step S38 whether or not the start storage number is held. If there is a hold, the display symbol on the variable display 62 is set to start rotation in step S40. Then, step S
Proceed to 42. On the other hand, when NO is determined in the step S36 (when not idling: at the time of the big hit and the symbol rotating operation), and when there is no reservation of the starting storage number in the step S38, the step S40 is jumped to the step S42.

In step S42, any one of the idle processing, the symbol rotation processing, and the big hit processing is selected and executed according to the result of the determination in the above step (refer to the subroutine for details). Next, the process proceeds to step S44 to execute a random number update process / timer and port output process (similar to step S26). Next, the process proceeds to a step S45 to execute a general-purpose general-purpose process (refer to a subroutine for details).
This means that the design of the general-purpose indicator 64a of the general-purpose winning opening 64 is changed based on the passage of the ball through the general-purpose gates 67, 67, and the closing control such as opening the tulip at the time of the specific display-type design is performed. Is what you do. Next, step S4
At 6, the probability variation control process is executed (for details, refer to the subroutine). This is to play another game for changing the probability. Next, in step S47, the process waits for a reset,
The main routine is repeated by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms.

[0101]Setting process  FIG. 14 shows step S11 in the above main routine.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a subroutine of a setting process of FIG. This sable
When the routine is started, the probability is first determined in step S1000.
It is determined whether the setting key is on. For probability setting
The key is a probability setting switch in the probability setting device 363.
401. If the probability setting key is on,
It is determined that the probability setting operation has been performed, and step S10
02 in response to the setting operation, the probability setting unit 402
The probability is read and the set value is stored. Next
Then, in step S1004, the probability setting display 123
The set value of the set jackpot probability is displayed. For example,
If the probability is set to 1/200,
The corresponding number [3] is displayed.

Next, in step S1006, the corresponding external information output is turned on. That is, the information on the jackpot probability set this time is output to the hall management device. As a result, the management device receives the set value of the jackpot probability and uses it for business reference. Next, the process proceeds to step S1008 and the subsequent steps to set a consecutive chan ratio. On the other hand, step S100
If 0 and the probability setting key is not on, it is determined that the probability setting operation has not been performed, and the process jumps to step S1008.

In step S1008, it is determined whether or not the consecutive channel setting key is turned on. The consecutive channel setting key is the consecutive channel setting switch 411 in the consecutive channel setting device 364. If the continuous channel setting key is turned on, it is determined that the continuous channel ratio setting operation is being performed, and the continuous channel setting unit 412 reads the continuous channel ratio in response to the setting operation in step S1010. The set value is stored. Next, in step S1012, the set value of the consecutive channel rate set this time is displayed on the consecutive channel setting display 124. For example, when the consecutive-chan ratio is set to 50%, a number [3] corresponding to [Setting 3] is displayed.

Next, in step S1014, the corresponding external information output is turned on. In other words, the information on the consecutive-chang rate set this time is output to the hall management device. As a result, the management device receives the set value of the consecutive change rate and uses it for business reference. Then, the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the consecutive-chan setting key is not turned on in step S1008, it is determined that the consecutive-chan ratio setting operation has not been performed, and the process returns to the main routine this time.

In this way, the setting process of the jackpot probability and the consecutive-chance rate is performed. It is to be noted that the probability of hitting the ordinary figure may be set simultaneously or independently at the time of the big hit probability, but the description is omitted here.

[0106]Random number update processing / Timer and port output
processing  FIG. 15 shows step S2 in the above main routine.
6, 44 random number update processing / timer and port output processing
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of the process. This subroutine
When started, first, in step S50, the symbol random number updating process
Work. This determines the symbol to be displayed on the variable display 62.
This is to update the random number for
As a result, the display symbol is not biased toward a certain symbol, for example,
"0" to "9", "A" ... "D"
Updated randomly.

Next, in step S52, a big hit determination random number updating process is performed. In this method, random numbers for judging a jackpot are sequentially updated according to a predetermined rule, whereby random random numbers are generated within the range of the jackpot probability. Next, at step S53, a random number update process for ordinary drawing is performed (for details, refer to a subroutine). This is to sequentially update the random numbers for determining the big hit symbol of the ordinary symbol display 64a in the ordinary electric starting port 64 according to a predetermined rule, and thereby to obtain a predetermined ordinary symbol probability (the ordinary symbol display 64a indicates the specific symbol). The random number is generated within the range of the same. In addition, the probability of normal drawing is variably controlled.

Next, at step S54, a symbol rotation number determining random number updating process is performed. In this method, random numbers for sequentially rotating the display symbols of the variable display 62 so as not to be biased are sequentially updated according to a certain rule, whereby the number of rotations of the display symbols is updated at random.

Next, a timer process is performed in step S56. This is to count the timer used in this subroutine. Next, a beer bottle process is performed in step S58. This is to operate the beer bottle portion 203a and the beer bottle portion 204a of the variable display 62 to be tilted toward the center during the reach scroll. Next, in step S60, information processing such as start winning is performed. This is a process for outputting necessary external information such as a prize to the ordinary electric start port 64, a big hit, a V prize, etc. to the management device. If there is no prize or the like in the ordinary electric starting port 64, the output of the external information is not performed. here,
In particular, through the relay base 103 having a function as a notification terminal, for example, the jackpot probability, the probability of changing the normal figure hit, another game result, and further, the state in which the probability change is repeatedly controlled, A process of outputting information such as a state to the management device is performed.

Next, a two-system control process is performed in step S62. This is because, for example, seven prize balls are obtained when the normal electric start opening 64 is won, and fifteen spheres are obtained when the general winning openings 69 and 70 are won. This is for performing control divided into systems. Next, a mascot motor process is performed in step S64. This is done by energizing and rotating the mascot motor 210, displacing the doll's face on top of the beer mug as shown in FIG. 9, and tilting both the mug member 175 and the face member 184 at a constant inclination. State.
As a result, the expectation of the player during the reach scroll is increased.

Next, at step S66, the lamp / LED
Perform processing. This includes various decorative lamps (for example, the reach lamp 81, the side lamps 82a and 82b, the decorative lamps 83a and 83b, the game state notification lamp 84, etc.) in the special symbol display device 63, and the special figure switch memory display 6
6 and the like are turned on and off. At this time, for example, the display of the change of the jackpot probability, the consecutive chan probability, the ordinary map probability, the display of another game result, the state in which the probability is repeatedly changed, and the state of the large jackpot chan are displayed. This is performed by the notification lamp 84. Next, a port output process is performed in step S68. This is to output data to the output port 315.

Next, in step S70, an LED digital display process is performed. This determines the symbol of the variable display 62 and transfers the data to the display CPU 302. Next, a sound effect process is performed in step S72. This is because sound effects required for the game are generated by the sound generator 317 and sounds required for the game by the voice synthesis IC 318 (for example, sounds at the time of a reach or a big hit).
Or to synthesize. At this time, for example, the notification of the change of the jackpot probability, the consecutive chan probability, the ordinary figure hit probability, another game result, furthermore, the state in which the forced large hit control and the probability change are repeatedly controlled, the state of the big hit consecutive chan, etc. The notification is performed by the speaker 111. Step S72
After that, the process returns to the main routine.

[0113]Idle processing  FIG. 16 shows the eye of step S42 in the main routine.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of a dollar process. This subroutine
If you move to the chin, in step S80 the big hit and the design
A process for clearing the rotation processing area is performed. This allows
At the end of the hit, the sound of the big hit is clear
Of the ball that wins the variable prize
The number of unds and the number of cycles are cleared. Also, large
The area of the RAM 312 used in the symbol rotation process when hitting
Cleared.

[0114]Symbol rotation processing  FIG. 17 is a symbol of step S42 in the main routine.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of rotation processing. This subroutine
When the operation shifts to chin, first, in step S90, the symbol rotation is stopped.
It is determined whether or not the player has started. The pattern rotation has started
At this time, the main timer is set to [0] in step S92,
Proceed to step S94. Main timer starts symbol rotation
It is to count the time from to the end.
Therefore, by setting the main timer to [0],
A new cycle time cowling starts at the same time as the symbol rotation starts.
Is started. On the other hand, if it is not the start of symbol rotation
(For example, if you have already started, or
If it has not started, step S92 is skipped.
And proceed to step S94.

In step S94, it is determined whether or not the symbol rotation has been completed. The symbol rotation is performed from [Step R00] to [Step R70], and [Step R70].
Rotation step 8 and symbol rotation step 9 beyond the limit
And the progress of symbol rotation is determined at these stages. The relationship between each stage and the symbol rotation step is as follows. [Step R00]: Symbol rotation step 0 [Step R10]: Symbol rotation step 1 [Step R20]: Symbol rotation step 2 [Step R30]: Symbol rotation step 3 [Step R40]: Symbol rotation step 4 [Step R50]: Symbol rotation step 5 [Step R60]: Symbol rotation step 6 [Step R70]: Symbol rotation step 7 Processing of each stage of symbol rotation step 1 to symbol rotation step 7 is performed by a subroutine, but symbol rotation step 8 and symbol rotation step In each of the steps 9, only the step is designated, and no subroutine processing is performed.

If it has proceeded to the symbol rotation step 9 in step S94, it is determined that the symbol rotation has been completed, and the flow proceeds to step S116. On the other hand, if it is less than the symbol rotation step 8, it is determined that the symbol rotation has not been completed, and the process proceeds to step S96. In step S96, the symbol rotation main timer is decremented. The symbol rotation main timer is a timer started in step S92 which counts the time required for each branching process, and decrements (subtracts) at regular time intervals.

Next, in a step S98, it is determined whether or not the symbol rotation main timer is operating. When the symbol rotation main timer is operating, the process proceeds to step S100 to perform a process of updating the symbol. Thereby, the variable display 62
Is scrolling, that is, the symbol is “1” → “2” →
"3", etc. are sequentially updated. Next, the sub timer is decremented in step S102. The sub timer changes the symbol of the variable display 62 one by one,
It counts the time required to change to the next display symbol (finally, the symbol scroll time), and measures the symbol dot change time when scrolling from "2" to "3" as shown in FIG. 11, for example. . By decrementing the sub-timer, the value of the sub-timer decreases each time this subroutine is executed. When the value becomes [0], the operation of the sub-timer stops (corresponding to the elapse of the scroll time).

In step S104, it is determined whether or not the symbol rotation sub-timer is in operation.
Since it is necessary to proceed to step 2 to continue the scroll processing, data such as a sub timer is set, and the process returns to the main routine. When the symbol rotation sub-timer is operating, the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the symbol on the variable display 62 is updated every predetermined scroll time.

On the other hand, if the symbol rotation main timer is not in operation at step S98 and the value is [0], the flow advances to step S106 to determine whether or not the symbol rotation step 8 or more. If it is the symbol rotation step 8 or more, it is determined that the symbol rotation process needs to be ended, and the process proceeds to step S114, where [9] is set in the symbol rotation step, and the process returns to the main routine. Accordingly, in the next routine, the process branches to YES in step S94.

If the symbol rotation step is smaller than [8] in step S106, the flow advances to step S108 to select and execute the following symbol rotation phase end processing. [Step R00]: Low-speed rotation start processing [Step R10]: Left high-speed rotation end processing [Step R20]: Left low-speed rotation end processing [Step R30]: Right low-speed rotation end processing [Step R40]: Symbol rotation end processing [Step [R50]: Normal reach end processing [Step R60]: Special reach end processing [Step R70]: Symbol rotation end processing Each of these processing will be described later in detail as a subroutine. Next, after the symbol rotation main timer is set to a predetermined time in step S110, the process proceeds to step S112.

On the other hand, if the symbol rotation step has proceeded to [9] in step S94, it is determined that the symbol rotation has been completed, and the flow advances to step S116 to determine whether a big hit, that is, a random number for big hit determination is subtracted. Is "big hit" or not. If it is a big hit, a process for making a big hit is performed in step S118. Thereby, the special symbol display device 63
Of the variable indicator 62 is a double-eye pattern (for example, “22
2)), and the jackpot operation is performed. Then, the process returns to the main routine. If it is not a big hit, the process branches to step S120 to perform a process of making the vehicle idle. As a result, the special symbol display device 63 operates normally. Then, the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the process of rotating the symbol of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 is performed.

[0122]Low-speed rotation start processing  FIG. 18 shows the low level of [Step R00] in the symbol rotation process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of high-speed rotation start processing. This service
First, in step S130, the run
Set a dumb rotation time. This is done at regular intervals.
A great deal by random timing from among the new random numbers
Random numbers are extracted, but this random number extraction is biased.
Therefore, set a random rotation time and obtain a random number.
This is in consideration of the bias of dispensing. Then, step S
At 132, [1] is set to the symbol rotation step, and the symbol rotation is performed.
It returns to the transfer processing routine.

[0123]Left high-speed rotation end processing  FIG. 19 is the left of [Step R10] in the symbol rotation process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of a high-speed rotation end process. this
When shifting to the subroutine, first, in step S140 (book
(Corresponds to the function of the probability control means, which is a feature of the invention)
Control processing (details will be described later in a subroutine). this
Is set within the specified period after the end of the jackpot.
Repeating the jackpot based on the fixed (ren chan)
Control by extracting random numbers.
This is to determine whether or not there is an option. That is, this process
In the above, the random number of the jackpot ran is extracted, and the random number is extracted.
When the hit value is subtracted, the big hit in step S141
Without performing the random number extraction process, again,
To generate, jump to step S144.
And

Next, in step S141, a jackpot random number is extracted with a normal game probability, regardless of the consecutive-channel probability.
By the way, conventionally, the random number for jackpot extraction is taken in at the moment when the ball wins the starting opening, and the random number value has already been extracted at the time of starting and storing. Therefore, the extracted random number changes due to noise during the big hit, or the extracted random number value is incorrectly rewritten during the big hit. was there.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variable display 6
The big random number is extracted at a timing after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the symbol rotation of No. 2, that is, at a timing immediately before the stop of the symbol rotation. Therefore, since the random number value is not extracted during the start-up storage, the value does not change, and there is an advantage that a situation in which the extracted random number changes due to noise can be prevented.

Also, there is no room for the extracted random number value to be incorrectly rewritten during the big hit, and the situation that an extraction result different from the original big hit probability value due to fraud can be prevented. There is. As a result, it is possible to prevent the hall and the gaming machine from being disadvantaged.

After step S140, it is determined in step S142 whether or not a big hit has occurred. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S144 to determine a hit stop symbol (for example, "222"). Then, step S1
Jump to 52 and set the left low-speed rotation start symbol.
This is to set the first symbol to be rotated at a low speed after the high-speed rotation of the left symbol of the variable indicator 62 is completed, so that the player can smoothly follow the displayed symbol. Next, in step S154, [2] is set in the symbol rotation step, and thereafter, the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine.

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S142, the flow advances to step S146 to determine a slip stop symbol (for example, "232"). Next, step S14
At 8, it is determined whether or not the left symbol and the right symbol are equal (that is, whether the symbol is a reach eye). When the left symbol is the right symbol, the reach is set in step S150 (for example, a reach flag is set), and then the process proceeds to step S152.

If it is not the reach eye, step S1
The program jumps 50 and proceeds to step S152. Then
In step S154, [2] is set in the symbol rotation step, and thereafter, the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine.

[0130]Left low-speed rotation end processing  FIG. 20 is the left of [Step R20] in the symbol rotation process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of low speed rotation end processing. this
When shifting to the subroutine, first, in step S160, the left
Set the stop symbol. This allows the variable display (left)
The pattern (for example, "2") at the time of stopping of 62L is set.
You. Next, in step S162, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred.
You. If it is a big hit, go to step S164 to
J is determined.

[0131] The sub reach is the first symbol (left symbol:
After the variable display (left) stop pattern of 62L) stops, 2
When stopping the second symbol (right symbol: variable symbol (right) 62R stop symbol) with a special stop different from the normal stop,
This control is performed to stop the second symbol. For example, when the first symbol is “2” and the second symbol scrolls in a slow state just before “2”. is there. In addition, during the period related to the stop in the special stop, the rotary scroll is made visible to the player. That is, the reach scroll is performed as a special derived display mode in which the rotary scroll until the second symbol is stopped is set to the slow state.

Here, the advantages of sub-reach include the following. Since the player can have a sense of expectation of a big hit from the time when the second symbol is stopped, there is an advantage that the effect of producing the game is enhanced, and the player can have a sense of expectation with the original reach. This greatly enhances the desire to play the game. In addition, since the rotation time of the display symbol with respect to the big hit becomes longer due to the sub reach, for example, the “first
In the case of a model that has a lot of balls at the time of big hits belonging to `` seed '' and a large amount of prize balls are discharged in a short time, there is enough time to prepare a new dollar box, However, there is an advantage that the preparation of the dollar box can be performed smoothly. Actually, after the sub-reach, there is a case where reach is achieved (for example, “2 × 2”) and a case where reach is not achieved (for example, “2 × 3”).

In this embodiment, the probability of sub-reach is 1/8 when the final stop symbol is a big hit, and 1/8 when the right symbol is before or after the left symbol (for example, when the left symbol is "2"). In the case where the right symbol becomes "3" or "1" before and after it, the probability of becoming sub-reach is 1 /
It is set to 16. That is, at the time of a big hit, a sub-reach occurs with a probability of at least 1/8, and when a right symbol is before and after the left symbol, a sub-reach occurs with a probability of 1/16.

Further, for example, when the left symbol is "2" and the right symbol is stopped, sub-reach is applied and the symbol stops at "2", and thereafter, shifts to the original reach (that is, "2X").
2)), that is, when a sub-reach reaches an original reach, a big hit is always made. For this reason, there is an advantage that when a sub-reach is applied and the operation reaches the original reach, a big hit can be confirmed at this point.

If it is determined in step S164 that the vehicle is in the sub-reach mode, the flow advances to step S166 to determine the sub-reach rotation speed. For example, when the left symbol is “2”, the number of rotations to shift the right symbol (the number of symbols to be shifted) is determined, and then the right low speed at which the low speed rotation of the variable display (right) 62R is started. The rotation start symbol is determined.
Next, a right low-speed rotation start symbol is set in step S168, and [3] is set in the symbol rotation step in step S170. Thereafter, the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. In this manner, the sub-reach rotation speed at the time of sub-reach and the right low-speed rotation start symbol at that time are set. The scroll in the slow state in which the symbol can be visually recognized by the user is started, and the scroll is continued by the determined sub-reach rotation speed, and the final right symbol is stopped. If it is determined in step S164 that it is not sub-reach, step S166 is jumped and the process proceeds to step S168. Therefore, at this time, the right low-speed rotation start symbol is set without performing sub-reach.

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S162, the flow advances to step S172 to determine whether the right symbol is before or after the left symbol. For example, it is determined whether or not the left symbol is “2” and the right symbol is “3” or “1” before and after it. If YES, step S174
To determine whether or not sub-reach is to occur (determine whether or not to generate sub-reach with a probability of 1/16). In the case of sub-reach, the flow branches to step S166. If it is not sub-reach, the process proceeds to step S168, and step S1
When the determination at 72 is NO, the process also proceeds to step S168. As described above, even when there is no big hit, sub-reach occurs, and the same processing as described above is performed depending on the presence or absence of sub-reach.

[0137]Right high-speed rotation end processing  FIG. 21 is the right of [Step R30] in the symbol rotation process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of a high-speed rotation end process. this
When shifting to the subroutine, first, in step S180, the right
Set the stop symbol. This makes the variable display (right)
The pattern (for example, "2") at the time of stopping the 62R is set.
You. Next, in step S182, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred.
You.

(I) At the time of a big hit At the time of a big hit, the process proceeds to step S184 to determine whether or not a special reach is made. Special Reach is 1, 2
When the third symbol is stopped, the third symbol is stopped by a special stop different from the normal stop when the third symbol is stopped. In the present embodiment, a so-called special stop is performed. It has a long reach. For example, 1
The second left symbol (the symbol displayed on the variable display (left) 62L) is “2” and the second right symbol (variable display (right) 62)
The state in which the symbol displayed on the R is also “2” and the third middle symbol (the symbol displayed on the variable display (middle) 62M) scrolls very slowly before “2”. It is called long reach. Therefore, during the period related to the stop in the special stop, the rotary scroll is made more gentle. As a result, the player can enjoy the real pleasure of the long reach for a long time, which is very exciting, and the expectation for the occurrence of the big hit is further improved.

If it is determined in step S184 that the vehicle is in special reach, the flow advances to step S186 to determine the special reach rotation speed. For example, when both the left symbol and the right symbol are “2”, the number of shifts (after the number of symbols of the reach scroll) to stop the middle symbol after the start of the special reach scroll in the middle symbol is determined. The number of rotations (the number of symbols to be shifted) is determined. Next, in step S188, the normal reach rotation speed is determined (in the case of normal reach, the rotation speed is determined here). In step S190, a low-speed rotation start symbol is set. In step S192, the symbol rotation step is set to [ 5] is set. Thereafter, the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. In this way, the special reach rotational speed at the time of the special reach and the medium / low speed rotation start symbol at that time are set. Then, since this is a case of a big hit, a special hit is reached and finally a big hit state (for example, “222”) is reached. Normal reach refers to normal reach other than special reach.

If it is determined in step S184 that the special reach is not reached, step S186 is skipped and the flow advances to step S188. Therefore, at this time, the special reach is not performed, and after the normal reach rotation speed is determined in step S188, the medium-low speed rotation start symbol is set in step S190. At this time, after a normal reach, a big hit state (for example, “22
2 ").

(II) When there is no big hit When there is no big hit, steps S182 to S1
The process branches to 94, and it is determined whether or not reach is performed (step S).
At 138, it is determined whether the reach flag is set). If it is reach, the process proceeds to step S196, and it is determined whether or not the right symbol is equal to the middle symbol (that is, whether the symbol is equivalent to a big hit). When the right symbol is the middle symbol, a big hit is made. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S202, where [1] is added to the middle symbol, and then the process proceeds to step S188.
This is to avoid stopping at the hit of the jackpot, even though it is not a jackpot.

On the other hand, when the right symbol is not equal to the middle symbol (that is, when the symbol does not correspond to a big hit), the process proceeds to step S198 to determine whether or not the middle symbol is a symbol immediately before the right symbol. Is determined. For example, when the right symbol is “2”, it is determined whether or not the middle symbol is “1” immediately before the middle symbol. If YES, the final stop symbol is "21
Step 2 "
The routine proceeds to 00 to determine the special reach rotational speed, and then proceeds to step S188. If the middle symbol is not the symbol immediately before the right symbol in step S198, the process proceeds to step S198.
Jump 200 and proceed to step S188. Therefore, at this time, it does not become a special reach but becomes a normal reach. As described above, even when the vehicle deviates from the big hit, at the time of the reach (corresponding to a so-called outreach), it is controlled by either the special reach or the normal reach according to the mode of the final stop symbol.

If NO in step S194 (if not reach), the flow branches to step S204 to set a medium / low speed rotation start symbol, and further sets [4] to the symbol rotation step in step S206. Thereafter, the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. Therefore, even if the jackpot is not a reach, the normal symbol rotation control is simply performed.

[0144]Symbol rotation end processing  FIG. 22 shows [Step R40] and the symbol rotation process.
And subroutine of the symbol rotation end processing of [Step R70]
FIG. When you move to this subroutine,
First, a middle stop symbol is set in step S210. to this
The symbol when the variable display (medium) 62M is stopped (for example,
For example, "2") is set. Next, step S21
In step 2, the deviation expression time is set. Then, step S
At 214, [8] is set to the symbol rotation step. That
Thereafter, the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. like this
Then, the process of ending the rotation of the symbol at the time of the loss
Done.

[0145]Normal reach end processing / special reach
H end processing  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the operation of [Step R50] in the symbol rotation process
ー Mal reach end processing and special reach end processing
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a subroutine of FIG. Move to this subroutine
When you run, first in step S220 with special reach
It is determined whether or not there is. For special reach
Proceeding to step S222, set [6] to the symbol rotation step.
And then return to the symbol rotation process routine.
You. Thereby, the special reach process is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not the special reach, the subroutine of the special reach end processing is entered, the process proceeds to step S224, [7] is set in the symbol rotation step, and thereafter, the process returns to the symbol rotation processing routine. Thus, when the special reach is not performed, the normal reach is simply performed and the process ends.

If the process has shifted to the subroutine of the special reach end process from the beginning, [7] is set in the symbol rotation step in step S224, and thereafter, the process returns to the symbol rotation process routine. This ends the special reach.

[0148]Jackpot processing  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the process of step S42 in the main routine.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a subroutine of a re-processing. This subroutine
First, in step S300, the big hit is started.
It is determined whether or not printing has been performed. When the jackpot starts
Are the big hit probability and the ordinary hit probability in step S302.
Are returned to normal (low value). This is a big hit
During the work, it is to return to the normal low probability. But
Therefore, the probability of per-map return also returns to a low value.

It is to be noted that, instead of this mode, for example, even during a big hit operation, both the big hit probability and the normal hit probability may be maintained at a high probability. Alternatively, at least one of the big hit probability and the ordinary figure hit probability may be kept at the high probability. In this way, the number of balls during the jackpot operation increases, and the player can acquire a large amount of balls, thereby further increasing the willingness to play the game.

Here, in this embodiment, the probability variation is performed by the continuous change control. However, as described above, the probability variation control can be performed by another game means. A control example of a configuration that can perform the control will be described. In the probability variation control, the jackpot probability is increased, and a control example capable of increasing the jackpot probability will be described. In addition, the flowchart of the case where the probability variation control is performed by another game means may be shown in the embodiment at the same time. The case where the fluctuation is performed corresponds to the present invention.

(I) Probability Fluctuation Control by Different Game Apart from the normal big hit game using the special symbol display device 63, it is also possible to perform another game for determining whether or not to increase the big hit probability.

A. Example of performing another game using the different game means 93 In this case, the content of the different game is as follows. In the embodiment, when the vehicle stops at "7" and "3"), the fluctuation of the jackpot probability is determined. Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation control is performed to increase the big hit occurrence probability to 1/50 (about four times the normal probability). On the other hand, when stopping at a symbol other than “7” or “3”, the big hit probability is not changed. Therefore, for example, "0" or "6" does not change the big hit probability.

After determining the fluctuation of the jackpot probability,
The number of times of the probability change is determined (for example, by random number drawing), and the result of the number determination is displayed as a probability change number determination indicator 92
To be displayed. The probability of occurrence of the jackpot is not 1/50 (probability of approximately four times the normal), but may be changed to another magnification, and the value of the magnification may be set freely.

Incidentally, the big hit probability may be immediately changed (for example, increased) at the stop symbol of the probability change determination indicator 91. In this case, for example, if the stop symbol of the probability change determination display 91 is “7”, the big hit probability is 1
/ 20, and if the stop symbol is "3", the big hit probability may be increased to 1/50. In addition, the stop symbol of the probability change determination display 91 is not limited to “7” or “3”, and the jackpot probability is changed for any symbol (the jackpot probability can be changed corresponding to the symbol). You may do so.

[0155] Similarly, the probability of a perpetual figure may be immediately changed (for example, increased) using the stop symbol of the probability fluctuation determination indicator 91 in the same manner. In this case, for example, if the stop symbol of the probability change determination indicator 91 is “A”, the probability per ordinary figure is increased to 、,
If it is "7", the probability per ordinary symbol is increased to 1/3, and if the stop symbol is "3", the probability per ordinary symbol is increased to 1/5. In addition, the stop symbol of the probability variation determination indicator 91 is not limited to “A”, “7” or “3”, and the probability per hit is changed for any symbol (corresponding to the symbol, The probability may be changed).

That is, when the probability of hitting the ordinary figure is changed using the stop symbol of the probability change determination indicator 91, if it is "7" or "3", the probability of the big hit and the probability of the ordinary figure change. , "A", only the probability of the ordinary figure fluctuates.

[0157] Next, the number of times of the probability change is determined by the display symbol of the probability change number indicator 92, and the symbol of the probability change indicator 91 is stopped. After that, the symbol rotation is started. At this time, the number of times of the probability change is determined by lottery, and the number of times of the probability change is determined and displayed. The symbol that is effective in determining the probability change frequency is "1",
There are three types, "3" and "5", and the other symbols are not equivalent to the number of times of probability change. Therefore, for example, when "5" is subtracted from the random number lottery result for the number of times of change, the number of times of probability change becomes five, and the value is displayed on the probability change number determination display 92. Also, when the random number lottery is subtracted by “3”, the number of probability fluctuations becomes three, and the value is also displayed on the probability fluctuation number determination display 92. By subtracting “1” by the random number lottery, the probability fluctuation number becomes three. Is once, and the value is displayed on the probability change frequency determination display 92.

Therefore, if it goes well, the so-called six times,
Four or two times, the possibility that a big hit occurs continuously in a short time increases. However, it is up to the player to draw the big hit. As described above, the jackpot probability is controlled up to 5 times, 3 times or 1 time as a high probability state,
This number is called the special figure probability change number. Note that the number of times of the special figure probability change due to the random number lottery is not limited to the above example, and another number may be set.

B. Example of performing another game using special symbol display device 63 Performing another game is not limited to the example of using different game means 93. However, in the present embodiment, the above-described example A will be specifically described, and the example B and the example C described below will be described only in words.

First, it is possible to play another game using the special symbol display device 63. In this case, the existing components are sufficient, and there is an advantage of low cost. Specifically, another game is played using the variable display 62 in the special symbol display device 63. The variable display 62 is composed of three portions arranged in three rows, each having a variable display (left) 62L, a variable display (middle) 62M, and a variable display (right) 62R. Another game is played using two of the above.

That is, the left symbol (variable display (left) 62L) and the right symbol (variable display (right)) of the variable display 62.
62R), for example, the left symbol of the variable display 62 is made to correspond to the above-described probability variation determination indicator 91, and the right symbol is made to correspond to the above-described probability variation number determination indicator 92.
The execution time of the separate game may be, for example, immediately after the end of the big hit or another timing. The present invention is not limited to the example in which the left symbol (variable display (left) 62L) and the right symbol (variable display (right) 62R) of the variable display 62 are used, and another game is executed using the middle symbol twice. May be.

C. Ordinary symbol display device (general symbol indicator 64
Example of playing a separate game using a) In this case also, the existing components are sufficient, and there is an advantage of low cost. Specifically, the symbol of the ordinary symbol display 64a is stopped twice, the first symbol is made to correspond to the above-described probability variation determination indicator 91, and the next symbol is displayed as the number of times of the probability variation. Correspond to the decision indicator 92. The execution timing of the separate game may be, for example, immediately after the end of the big hit or at another timing. The above is an example of control in which probability variation can be performed in a form different from the continuous channel control of this embodiment.

Now, let us return to the description of the flowchart in FIG. 23 again. After step S302, step S
At 304, the main timer is set to [0], and at step S306
Proceed to. The main timer is a variable winning device 65 at the time of a big hit.
Open cycle time (eg, 29.5)
Seconds), and here the main timer is set to [0]
Thus, the cycle time counting is newly started at the same time as the start of the big hit.

On the other hand, when it is not a big hit start (for example, when it has already started, or when it has not started at all), steps S302 and S304 are jumped to proceed to step S306.

In the step S306, it is determined whether or not the big hit is completed. [Step B0]
[0] to [Step B40], and each step of the jackpot step 5 and the jackpot step 6 exceeding [Step B40]. At these steps, the progress of the jackpot processing is determined. The relationship between each step and the jackpot step is as follows.

[Step B00]: Jackpot Step 0 [Step B10]: Jackpot Step 1 [Step B20]: Jackpot Step 2 [Step B30]: Jackpot Step 3 [Step B40]: Jackpot Step 4 Jackpot Step 1 to Jackpot Step 4 Are performed in a subroutine, but each step of the jackpot step 5 and the jackpot step 6 merely designates a step, and does not execute the subroutine processing.

If it has proceeded to the big hit step 6 in step S306, it is determined that the big hit process has been completed,
Proceed to step S330. On the other hand, when it is less than the big hit step 6, it is determined that the big hit processing is not completed, and the process proceeds to step S308.

(I) At the time of big hit end Here, for convenience of explanation, the case where the process has proceeded to step S330 will be described. At step S330, a big hit probability variation process is performed. This is to check the symbols stopped in the probability change determination display 91 to determine whether or not to change the big hit probability, and to perform the process of determining the number of times of change (details will be described later in a subroutine). As a result, the jackpot probability may fluctuate, and the player is more likely to secure a lot of balls to be played, so that the player can further enjoy the game. Next, the process proceeds to step S334 to return to idle, and returns to the main routine. As a result, the normal operation is performed again after the end of the big hit, but when the big hit continues or when the probability of hitting the normal figure increases, the possibility of obtaining a large number of payouts in a short time becomes extremely high.

(II) During the big hit If the big hit is less than step 6 in step S306, the big hit process is not completed, so the process proceeds to step S308, the V valid timer is decremented, and the V winning check is performed. When the variable winning device 65 as a special winning opening is opened at the time of a big hit, if the ball does not win in the special winning time within a certain effective time (for example, 29.5 seconds), the V-effective timer processes the so-called punk. Therefore, it is a timer that counts the effective time, and decrements (subtracts) at regular time intervals.

The V winning check is for determining whether or not a ball has been won in the V winning opening within the valid time. Therefore, if there is no V winning while the V valid timer is decremented to [0], it is processed as puncture. On the other hand, if there is a V winning, the big hit cycle continues within the range of the maximum number of cycles (for example, 16 times).

Next, in step S310, a jackpot output flag process is performed. This is a process of setting a flag for continuing the cycle during the big hit. Then
In step S312, it is determined whether the special winning opening is being opened, that is, whether the variable winning device 65 is open. If it is open, in step S314, the number of winnings to the special winning opening is counted 10 and it is determined whether or not it is 10 or more. The grand prize mouth is closed with a maximum of ten. Therefore, if it is less than 10, the process proceeds to step S316, and the main timer is decremented. If the number is already 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S322.

On the other hand, if the special winning opening is not being opened in step S312, the process jumps from step S314 and proceeds to step S316. By subtracting the main timer in step S316, the above-mentioned attacker open time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is counted. Next, in step S318, it is determined whether or not the big hit main timer is operating. The big hit main timer is a timer necessary for executing a big hit. When this timer is operating, the process proceeds to step S320 to perform a main timer operating process (for example, a process of blinking a decorative lamp). If the big hit main timer is not operating, the process jumps to step S322.

In the step S322, it is determined whether or not the big hit step is equal to or more than [5]. Jackpot Step 5
If so, it is determined that it is necessary to end the big hit processing, and the flow advances to step S328 to set [6] in the big hit step and return to the main routine. Accordingly, in the next routine, YE is determined in step S306.
It will branch to S.

If the big hit step is smaller than [5] in step S322, the flow advances to step S324 to select and execute the following big hit phase termination processing. [Step B00]: Fanfare start process [Step B10]: Fanfare end process [Step B20]: Big winning opening opening end process [Step B30]: Interval end process [Step B40]: V check process at end The processing is a subroutine and will be described later in detail. Next, after setting data such as a timer in step S326, the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the necessary processing at the time of the big hit is performed.

[0175]Fanfare start processing  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the process of [Step B00] in the jackpot process.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a subroutine of a transfer start process.
You. When shifting to this subroutine, first, in step S3
Set [1] to the jackpot step at 40, and then
Return to hit processing. This gives you a jackpot star
A fanfare sounds before you go.

[0176]Fanfare end processing / End of interval
Processing  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the process of [Step B10] in the jackpot process.
Process and the interface of [Step B30].
It is a figure showing each subroutine of global ending processing. this
When moving to each of these subroutines, first of all,
In step S350, a continuation count update process is performed. Then
[2] is set to the jackpot step in step S352
Then, the process returns to the jackpot processing. This allows
The big hit fanfare is over and the next site
The interval between the transitions to
The subsequent cycle is updated.

[0177]Big winning opening opening end processing  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the big hit of [Step B20] in the big hit process.
It is a figure showing the subroutine of prize mouth opening end processing. this
When the process proceeds to the subroutine, first, at step S360, 1
It is determined whether there is a 0 prize. This is a special winning opening
There was a prize when the variable prize winning device 65 opened
It is to determine whether or not. If there is no one prize
If no, a no-count error is set in step S362 and the
Proceed to step S364. No count error means
This is the case when there is no prize in the prize mouth. On the other hand, step S3
If there is a prize at 60, jump to step S362
Proceed to step S364.

In the step S364, it is determined whether or not the sixteenth opening, that is, whether or not the sixteenth attacker opening which is the maximum number of times of opening is performed. If it is not the 16th release, the process proceeds to step S366 to determine whether or not there is a V-win, and if V-win has been achieved, [3] is set in the big hit step in step S368, and the process returns to the big hit process. Thus, the big hit cycle is continued in the big hit step 3. Therefore, the attacker opens up to 16 times at the maximum on the condition of winning the V in each cycle.

At the time of the 16th release (at the time of the final release) at step S364, or at step S3
If there is no V prize at 66, the flow branches to step S370 to set [4] in the jackpot step, and thereafter returns to the jackpot process. As a result, the jackpot is punctured without shifting to the jackpot step 3 for continuing the jackpot cycle.

[0180]V check processing at end  FIG. 28 shows the end of [Step B40] in the big hit process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of time V check processing. this
When shifting to the subroutine, first, at step S380, 1
Whether it is the sixth release, that is, 1 which is the maximum number of releases
It is determined whether or not the sixth attacker open.
If it is not the 16th release, the process proceeds to step S382 and V
It is determined whether there is no prize or not, and if a prize is awarded, step S
At 384, the jackpot step is set to [2] and the jackpot
Return to the management. By this, big hit step 2 big hit
The continuation processing in each cycle is performed.

At the time of the 16th release (at the time of the final release) at step S380, or at the step S3
If there is no V prize at 82, the process branches to step S386 to set [5] in the jackpot step, and then returns to the jackpot process. Thereby, the big hit cycle ends.

Next, random number update processing / timer and port
Each subroutine in the output process will be described.Symbol random number update processing  FIG. 29 shows random number update processing, timer and port output processing.
Of the symbol random number updating process in step S50 in
FIG. This subroutine starts
First, add [1] to the left symbol random number in step S400
I do. Next, in step S402, the left symbol random number is [1].
4] It is determined whether or not it is below. Here, in this embodiment,
Are symbols "0" to "0" to be displayed on the variable display 62.
There are 15 kinds of patterns from "9" to "A" ... "E"
You. And 14 kinds of symbols are from [0] to [14]
Respectively correspond to the random numbers. Therefore, the left symbol
The random number [14] corresponds to the maximum value of the symbol.
You.

In step S402, the left symbol random number is [14].
Is greater than the maximum value, the value of step S40 is reached.
Proceed to 4 to set the left symbol random number to [0]. This is to return the maximum value to the minimum value [0] again. Next, in step S406, [1] is added to the medium symbol random number,
Similarly, in a step S408, it is determined whether or not the middle symbol random number is equal to or smaller than [14]. If the medium symbol random number exceeds [14], the process proceeds to step S410 because the value is the maximum value, and the medium symbol random number is returned to [0]. Next, step S41
In step 2, [1] is added to the right symbol random number, and similarly, in step S4
At 14, it is determined whether or not the right symbol random number is equal to or smaller than [14]. When the right symbol random number exceeds [14], the process proceeds to step S416 because the right symbol random number is the maximum value, and the right symbol random number is returned to [0]. Next, the process of step S418 is performed.

On the other hand, when the left symbol random number is not more than [14] in step S402, when the middle symbol random number is not more than [14] in step S408, or when the right symbol random number is less than [14] in step S414, Also step S41
Jump to 8. In this manner, the left, middle, and right symbol random numbers are sequentially updated (incremented) in the range of [0] to [14]. Now, in step S418, a big hit symbol updating process is executed. This is mainly to randomize the appearance rate of each symbol at the time of big hit,
In this embodiment, in particular, the appearance rates of the symbols “3” and “7” are controlled to be slightly lower, so that the disadvantage is not increased for the hole, and the control is performed so as to balance the profit between the two so that the player can enjoy the hole. Things.

[0185]Big hit decision random number update processing, symbol rotation speed decision
Constant random number update processing  FIG. 29 shows random number update processing, timer and port output processing.
The random number update process for determining the big hit in step S52 in
And the symbol rotation number determination random number update process in step S54
It is a figure which shows a subroutine. Big hit decision random number update processing
When the processing subroutine is started, first, at step S42
At 0, [1] is added to the jackpot determination random number. Next,
In step S422, the random number update upper limit value for the probability set value is calculated.
Start. For example, when the jackpot probability is 1/200
Has a random number update upper limit of [200] and [200]
Be sent out. Similarly, when the jackpot probability is 1/210
Has a random number update upper limit of [210] and a jackpot probability of 1/2
In the case of 20, the random number update upper limit value is [220].

Then, in a step S424, it is determined whether or not the big hit probability is increasing. For example, when “3” and “7” are stopped on the probability change determination display 91, the big hit probability (special figure probability) is increased to 1/50. The up magnification is not limited to this example, and may be another magnification.

If the probability is increasing at step S424, then at step S426, if the jackpot probability is increased by a factor of 10 to 1/20, the random number update upper limit value is set to "20".
When the jackpot probability is increased by 10 times and becomes 1/21, the random number update upper limit is set to “21”. When the jackpot probability is increased by 10 times and becomes 1/22, the random number update upper limit is set to “21”. 22 "in accordance with the probability set values, and then the process proceeds to step S428. On the other hand, when the probability is not being increased, step S426 is jumped to step S426.
Proceed to 428.

In the step S428, it is determined whether or not the result of updating the hit random number is the upper limit value. This is to update the big hit determination random number each time this routine is repeated, and determine whether or not the upper limit has been reached in this routine. If the jackpot determination random number update result is the upper limit value, the jackpot determination random number is returned to [0] in step S430.
Thereafter, step S43 of the symbol rotation number determination random number update process
Move to 2. On the other hand, if the result of the update of the jackpot determination random number is not the upper limit value, the subroutine of the symbol rotation number determination random number update processing is jumped to shift to the next timer processing.

As described above, the jackpot determination random number is [1]
It is incremented by one, and returns to [0] again at the upper limit value corresponding to the jackpot probability, and the increment is repeated. Therefore, for example, when the jackpot probability is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [200], and therefore, [0]
, One random number within the range [199] is extracted, and a jackpot determination is performed. That is, the jackpot probability is 1/200
The random number is extracted by. When the probability of the jackpot is increased to 1/50, the random number update upper limit is [50].
Therefore, one big random number in the range of [0] to [49] is extracted to determine the jackpot. Therefore, as the probability of a big hit increases, the possibility of drawing a big hit dramatically increases.

Next, when the subroutine of the symbol rotation number determining random number updating process is entered, [1] is added to the symbol rotation number determining random number in step S432. Next, in step S434, it is determined whether or not the update result of the symbol rotation number determination random number is the upper limit value. This is to update the symbol rotation number determination random number each time this routine is repeated, and determine whether or not the upper limit value has been reached in this routine. If the symbol rotation number determination random number update result is the upper limit value, the symbol rotation number determination random number is returned to [0] in step S436. After that, the processing shifts to the next timer processing. If the symbol rotation number determination random number update result is not the upper limit value, the process jumps to step S436 and shifts to the next timer process.

In this way, the symbol rotation number determining random number is incremented by [1], and returns to [0] again at the upper limit, and the increment is repeated. Therefore, the number of times of rotating the display symbol of the variable display 62 is not biased.

[0192]Beer bottle processing  FIG. 31 shows random number update processing / timer and port output processing.
Of beer bottle processing in step S58 in
FIG. This subroutine starts
Whether or not a reach operation is being performed in step S450
Is determined, and when reach operation is not in progress, random number update processing
Return to timer and port output processing. Accordingly
If the reach operation is not being performed, the mechanical
No action is taken.

On the other hand, during the reach operation, step S4
At 52, it is determined whether or not it is a special reach. If it is not a special reach but a normal normal reach, the process proceeds to step S454 to perform a solenoid operation corresponding to the normal reach display symbol. That is, the energization control corresponding to the normal reach display symbol is performed on the beer bottle solenoids 205 and 207. 11A, the beer bottle portion 203a and the beer bottle portion 204a are both inclined toward the center side during the reach scroll so that the beer bottle is poured into the mug of the mug portion 171 during the reach scroll. Style displacement operation is performed.

If it is determined in step S452 that the vehicle is in special reach, the flow advances to step S456 to perform a solenoid operation corresponding to the special reach display symbol. That is,
The energization control is performed on the beer bottle solenoids 205 and 207 so that the operation becomes gentle so as to correspond to the special reach display symbol. As a result, the reach state shown in FIG. 11A is also performed. In this case, the reach scroll is performed slowly with a long reach, and the beer bottle portion 203a and the beer bottle portion 204a are both inclined to the center side to remove the beer bottle. The style displacement operation of pouring into the mug of the mug unit 171 is performed slowly. Therefore, a slow mechanical operation according to the special reach is realized. After step S454 or step S456, the process returns to random number update processing / timer and port output processing.

[0195]Mascot motor processing  FIG. 32 shows random number update processing / timer and port output processing.
Of the mascot motor process in step S64
It is a figure showing a routine. This subroutine is started
Then, first, in step S460, whether or not the reach operation is being performed
And if the reach operation is not in progress, update the random number
・ Return to timer and port output processing. But
Therefore, unless the reach operation is being performed, the mechanism of the variable display
Action is not performed.

On the other hand, during the reach operation, step S4
At 62, it is determined whether or not it is a special reach. If it is not the special reach but the normal reach, the process proceeds to step S464 to perform the motor operation corresponding to the normal reach display symbol. That is, energization control corresponding to the normal reach display symbol is performed on the mascot motor 210.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the doll's face is overlaid on the beer mug during the reach scroll, as shown in FIG. Are performed in such a manner that both of them are in a constant inclined state.

If it is determined in step S462 that there is a special reach, the flow advances to step S466 to perform a motor operation corresponding to the special reach display symbol. That is, energization control is performed on the mascot motor 210 so that the operation becomes gradual so as to correspond to the special reach display symbol.
As a result, the reach state shown in FIG. 11B is also performed. In this case, the reach scroll is performed slowly with a long reach, and both the mug member 175 and the face member 184 are in a constant inclined state. The displacement movement of the style is performed slowly. Therefore, a slow mechanical operation according to the special reach is realized. After step S464 or step S466, the process returns to random number update processing / timer and port output processing.

[0198]Normal figure  FIG. 33 is a general view in step S45 of the main routine.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of a usual electric power process. This subroutine
When the chin is started, the starting prize is first won in step S500.
It is determined whether or not there is. The starting prize here is
The winning of the ball to the gates 67 and 68 (that is, the ball
Pass through). General Figure gates 67, 68 (small
At least one of them)
In step S502, the normal figure start memory is incremented by [1].
(to add. The general figure starting memory here is the general figure gate
The ball passes through 67, 68 (either one is good)
When the prize of the Puden starting winning port 64 is won
It is different from the starting memory. In addition, the usual figure memory is limited to four
It is done.

After step S502, the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if there is no start winning in step S500, the process jumps from step S502 and proceeds to step S504. In the step S504, it is determined whether or not the normal figure is idle. The normal figure idle state means a state in which the normal figure indicator 64a is stopped at the previous roll (symbol). For example, it may be immediately after stopping. If it is during normal time idle, the process proceeds to step S506, and it is determined whether the normal time start memory is suspended. Since the suspension is performed within four or less, there are many cases where there is suspension.

If there is a reservation, a general-purpose rotation start process is performed in step S508. As a result, the display of the ordinary symbol display 64a changes, and thereafter, the display stops at a certain symbol after a predetermined time elapses at random. Also, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation, a random number for determining a symbol on the general-purpose display 64a is randomly selected. It is determined based on the random number lottery result whether or not a lucky specific symbol (for example, “7”) is hit. In this case, by setting a random rotation time in step S508, consideration is given so that the appearance of the symbol is not biased to a specific hit symbol (for example, “7”).

As the symbols, 20 types of 0 to 19, which are the maximum displayable ranges, may be used.
A specific odd symbol of 3, 5,... 19 may be used. If there are few symbols, control becomes easier. In addition, the timing at which the random number for determining the symbol of the general symbol display 64a is determined by lottery may be after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation as described above, but is not limited thereto. At the same time, random numbers for symbol determination may be drawn. That is, the random number lottery timing may be freely set at any time.

After the processing in step S508, the flow advances to step S510. On the other hand, if NO in step S504
In either case, or when the answer is NO in step S506, the process jumps from step S508 and proceeds to step S510. In step S510, the process branches. this is,
Any of the idle processing, the rotation processing, the hitting processing, and the out-of-position processing is selected and executed according to the result of the determination in the above step (refer to the subroutine for details of each content). After step S510, the process returns to the main routine.

[0203]Idle processing  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S510 in the general-purpose general-purpose process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of a dollar process. This subroutine
When the process proceeds to step S520, the general map and general electric processing are performed in step S520.
For clearing the RAM area for use. This allows
Winning data of the general figure gates 67 and 68 and the normal electric starting port 6
RAM 312 for storing instructions and the like for activating
Area is cleared. Therefore, the general gate 67,
The symbol 68 is maintained in the stopped state, and the normal electric starting port 64 is provided.
Does not work.

[0204]Rotation processing  FIG. 35 shows the rotation of step S510 in the general-purpose general-purpose processing.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of a process. This subroutine
, First, at step S530, the general map display 64
It is determined whether or not the symbol a has completed the rotation. The pattern turns
If the rotation has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S532 and
A figure variation process is performed, and the process returns to the main routine. This
As a result, the design of the ordinary symbol display 64a continues to fluctuate.
(Continuous rotation).

On the other hand, when the symbol on the general symbol display 64a has finished rotating, the flow advances to step S534 to proceed to step S534.
A random number for determining the symbol a is extracted, and it is determined in step S536 whether or not the extraction result is a hit. There are two types of hits, for example, “7” and “3”. If it is a hit, the hit symbol is stopped in step S538. Therefore, the vehicle stops at the symbol “7” or “3”. Next, in step S540, the process to be executed in the next routine is changed to a hit process, and the process returns to the main routine. As a result, the symbol on the ordinary symbol display 64a stops at a hit, and thereafter, the process proceeds to a hit process. Step S
If it is not a hit at 536, the process branches to step S542 to stop the missing symbol. Therefore, the vehicle stops at a symbol other than "7" or "3". Then
In step S544, the process to be executed in the next routine is changed to a disconnection process, and the process returns to the main routine. As a result, the symbol of the ordinary symbol display 64a stops at a loss,
After that, the processing shifts to the off-set processing. In this way, the process of rotating the symbol on the ordinary symbol display 64a is performed.

[0206]Hitting / losing processing  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the contact at step S510 in the general-purpose general-purpose processing.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of a process and a departure process.
When shifting to the hit processing subroutine, first, in step S
At 550, it is determined whether or not the hit processing is completed.
If not, the process proceeds to step S552 and the normal electric starting port 64
Turn on. This is done by energizing the Fuden solenoid 361
Normally, the tulip of the electric start port 64 is opened.
You. As a result, the winning rate of the ordinary electric starting port 64 is increased.
This gives the player an advantage. Next, in step S554
Checks whether or not the ball has won the normal electric start port 64
And returns to the main routine. Normal electric start port 6
When there is a prize in 4, the start is memorized in 4 and variable
The design of the display 62 is rotated, and it is only a
Prize ball discharge.

Here, the opening time of the ordinary electric starting port 64 is set to 5 seconds when the hit symbol is "7", for example.
When the hit symbol is "3", it is set to 2 seconds. In the present embodiment, the opening of the normal electric start-up port 64 is controlled by time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, for example, when the hit symbol is "7", up to five prizes are accepted, and when the hit symbol is "3", 2 prizes are accepted.
Allow up to prizes to be won (regardless of opening time).

In addition to the above control, the opening of the ordinary electric starting port 64 may be controlled depending on the result of another game, and control may be performed to increase the number of winnings.

On the other hand, when the hit processing is completed in step S550, the flow branches to step S556, and the ordinary electric start port 64 is turned off. This is to shut off the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 64 by turning off the power supply to the general-purpose solenoid 361. As a result, the winning rate of the ordinary electric starting port 64 decreases, and the player is disadvantaged. Next, in step S556, the next process is changed to the idle process, and the process returns to the main routine. Thus, the idle processing is performed in the next routine.

When the process proceeds to the subroutine of the outlier processing,
In step S560, it is determined whether or not the shift processing has been completed.
If not, the process returns to the main routine.
Thereby, the disconnection process is continuously performed. On the other hand, when the losing process ends, the process branches to step S558.
Thus, the idle processing is performed in the next routine. In this way, opening / closing control of the ordinary electric starting port 64 is performed when the symbol of the ordinary symbol display 64a hits or loses.

[0211]Random number update processing for ordinary maps  FIG. 37 shows random number update processing / timer and port output processing.
Of the random number update process for per-drawing in step S53 in FIG.
FIG. Move to this subroutine
Then, first in step S580, the random number for per-map is [1]
Is added. Next, in step S582, the probability
It is determined whether or not is up.

Here, in the present embodiment, under specific conditions, control is performed to increase the probability of hitting the ordinary figure. In particular,
In the case of a normal ordinary operation and a normal big hit, the probability of hitting the normal figure is approximately 1/20. The probability is increased to a high magnification of 1/2. The magnification for increasing the probability per ordinary drawing is not limited to this example, and may be another magnification. The up magnification may be changed depending on the big hit symbol.

[0213] By increasing the probability of winning in the ordinary figure, the winning rate to the ordinary electric starting port 64 is increased, and the probability of a big hit occurring next time is indirectly increased in terms of starting winning.
Therefore, the player's willingness to play is increased from a viewpoint different from increasing the jackpot occurrence probability. In particular, since the symbol of the variable display 62 is rotated well, the game is played while being pounding, making the game interesting. Further, the change of the big hit probability may be appropriately combined with the ordinary hit probability, and in this case, the game content is extremely enhanced.

For example, generally, until the big hit occurs, the payout rate is low and the so-called "ball holding" is poor. However, in this embodiment, the probability of hitting the ordinary figure is increased. Winning rate is higher, and the ball holding is better.
Therefore, for example, there is an advantage that the number of players who give up the game before the occurrence of a big hit becomes intense, and the hall leads to an increase in sales. The payout rate can also be controlled so as to have various changes by changing the probability of hitting the ordinary figure, and the payout rate can be adjusted to some extent freely. In addition,
After the big hit is completed, the probability of hitting the ordinary figure may be increased not only to a high magnification of, for example, 1/2, but also immediately from the time of the big hit. In this way, the number of prize balls at the time of the big hit game increases, and a great profit for the player can be obtained.

If the probability is increased in step S582, the flow advances to step S584 to correct the upper limit of the random number update at the time of increasing the probability (for example, the probability is increased by a factor of 10 at 1/2). At this time, the upper limit is set to [2]), and the process proceeds to step S586. In addition, when the magnification is increased to 1 / n at the probability per ordinary figure, the random number update upper limit is corrected to [n]. On the other hand, when the probability is not being increased, step S582 is jumped and the process proceeds to step S586.

At step S586, it is determined whether or not the result of updating the hit random number determined in the ordinary figure is the upper limit value. This is to determine whether the upper limit value has been reached in the current routine, although the determined random number is updated every time this routine is repeated. If the result of updating the per-figure-determined random number is the upper limit, the per-figure-determined random number is returned to [0] in step S588. After that, the process returns to the routine of random number update processing / timer and port output processing. If the result of updating the determined random number per figure is not the upper limit value, the process jumps to step S588 and returns to the routine for updating the random number, timer and port output process.

In this way, the determined random number per ordinary figure is incremented by [1], and returns to [0] again at the random number update upper limit value at the time of increasing the probability, and the increment is repeated. Therefore, for example, the probability per day is 1
In the case of / 20, since the random number update upper limit is [20],
One random number in the range of [0] to [19] is extracted, and the per-figure determination is performed. In other words, the probability per day is 1
A random number is extracted at / 20. Further, for example, when the probability per ordinary figure is increased to １ ／, the random number update upper limit value is [2]. Therefore, one random number in the range of [0] to [1] is extracted. Judgment pertaining to ordinary drawing is performed.

[0218]Continuous change control processing  FIG. 38 shows steps in the left high-speed rotation end processing routine.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a subroutine of a continuous channel control process in S140.
is there. When shifting to this subroutine, first, step S
Special symbol display device 6 within a predetermined period after a big hit at 900
It is determined whether or not the symbol rotation is 3. Where the jackpot
The later predetermined period has the following modes. (I) Only the first symbol rotation period based on the start memory
(Only the first ball is valid.) (II) The period of the symbol rotation within the start memory (that is, 1 to 1)
(Effective for all 4th shot) (III) The symbol rotation after the big hit reaches a predetermined number (n times)
Period (for example, 50 times) (end of special game state)
(Equivalent to the variable display game being executed a predetermined number of times later)
(For example, 1 minute) (V) Period until the number of shots is reached after the big hit (for example,
100 shots)

The above example is not limited to this, and other numerical values may be used. Each of the above methods is used as the determination method in step S900. Either method may be used, or two or more methods may be combined. Further, the predetermined period after the big hit may be determined by another method. Further, since the processing here is always performed after the end of the big hit, the continuous change control within a predetermined period is performed every time when each big hit is ended. If the determination result in the step S900 is NO, the process returns to the left high-speed rotation end processing routine. The return destination is step S14 of the left high-speed rotation end processing routine.
Becomes 1. Therefore, after the return, step S1 is performed again.
Since normal jackpot random numbers are extracted at 41, there is another chance of a jackpot even if the probability of consecutive chan is not increased.

On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S900 is YE
In the case of S, the process proceeds to step S902. Step S902
Then, a branching process is performed according to the consecutive channel rate setting value. here,
The setting of the consecutive chan rate is as described above. When the consecutive chan rate setting value is [3], the consecutive chan rate is 50%, and when the consecutive chan rate setting value is [2], the consecutive chan rate is 30%.
In addition, when the repetition rate is [1], the repetition rate is 2
0%. Therefore, when the consecutive-chance rate set value is [3] in the determination result of step S902, step S902 is executed.
Proceeding to 904, it is determined whether or not the extracted big hit random number (big hit consecutive Chang random number) is 0 to 99.

Here, there are 200 types of big hit random numbers in the range of 0 to 199, and among them, when the set value of the consecutive change rate is [3], 100 types of 0 to 99 are hit values. Therefore, the repetition rate is (100/200) =
The calculation is 0.5 = 50 [%]. In other words, the consecutive chan rate is a probability that a big hit stop symbol occurs within the above-mentioned predetermined period (a probability of a big hit occurring), and within a predetermined period after the big hit (the period during which the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times). )), The jackpot occurrence probability is 1/20
That is, the value fluctuates from 0 to 100/200 (change from normal probability control to high probability control). Step S90
If the jackpot random number extracted in step 4 is in the range of 0 to 99, the process branches to YES and jumps to step S144 of the left high-speed rotation end processing routine shown in FIG. 18 to determine a symbol to stop the jackpot. Therefore, in this case, the stop symbol of the big hit is determined in step S144 so that the big hit occurs with a high probability within a predetermined period after the end of the big hit. That is, within a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot,
The possibility that the big hit occurs again continuously increases.

If the result of the determination in step S902 shows that the consecutive-chance rate set value is [2], the flow advances to step S906, and the extracted big-hit random number (big-hit consecutive-chance random number) is 0 to 0.
It is determined whether it is 59 or not. When the consecutive chan rate setting value is [2], 60 types of 0 to 59 are hit values. Therefore, the consecutive chan rate is (60/200) = 0.
3 = 30 [%] is calculated. That is, within a predetermined period after the big hit (a period during which the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times), the big hit occurrence probability changes from 1/200 to 60/200 (change from the normal probability control to the high probability control). It becomes. If the big hit random number is in the range of 0 to 59 in step S906, the process branches to YES and jumps to step S144 of the left high-speed rotation end processing routine to determine a big hit stop symbol. Therefore, in this case, the stop symbol of the big hit is determined in step S144 so that the big hit occurs with a high probability within a predetermined period after the end of the big hit. That is, within a predetermined period after the end of the big hit, the possibility that the big hit occurs again continuously increases.

Further, if the repetition rate setting value is [1] as a result of the discrimination in step S902, the process proceeds to step S908, where the extracted big hit random number (big hit repetition random number) is 0 to
It is determined whether it is 39 or not. When the consecutive-chance rate set value is [1], 40 types of 0 to 39 are hit values. Therefore, the repetition rate is (40/200) = 0.
2 = 20 [%]. That is, within a predetermined period after the big hit (a period during which the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times), the big hit occurrence probability changes from 1/200 to 40/200 (change from the normal probability control to the high probability control). It becomes. If the big hit random number is in the range of 0 to 39 in step S908, the process branches to YES and jumps to step S144 of the left high-speed rotation end processing routine to determine a big hit stop symbol. Therefore, in this case, the stop symbol of the big hit is determined in step S144 so that the big hit occurs with a high probability within a predetermined period after the end of the big hit. That is, within a predetermined period after the end of the big hit, the possibility that the big hit occurs again continuously increases.

On the other hand, steps S904 and S90
6. If NO in step S908, the process returns to the left high-speed rotation end processing routine, and returns to step S141 of the left high-speed rotation end processing routine. Therefore, after the return, the normal jackpot random number is extracted again in step S141. Therefore, even if the big hit lottery in the consecutive chan control process is missed, there is another chance of the big hit in the left high-speed rotation end processing routine. .

As described above, in the present embodiment, the change control of the consecutive-channel occurrence rate (high-probability control) is performed based on the occurrence of the big hit, and more specifically, the consecutive-channel rate is determined by a plurality of consecutive-channel rate setting values. You. Therefore, unlike the related art, the occurrence rate of the consecutive chan after the end of the big hit changes, so that the expectation of the player is remarkably increased, and the interest of the player whose game becomes interesting can be enhanced. In addition, since the repetition rate can be operated from the outside, it is possible to balance the profit between the player and the game store.

When the symbol rotation of the special symbol display device 63 is performed within a predetermined period after the big hit (for example, during the period of the above (I) to (V)), this is transmitted to the outside, especially to the player. A symbol rotation notifying unit within a predetermined period for notifying the user may be provided. For example, a style of start storage symbol rotation informing means may be used. As a symbol rotation notification means within a predetermined period,
For example, side lamps 82a, 82b on the game board 13,
The decoration lamps 83a and 83b or the game state notification lamp 84 may be appropriately used, or a dedicated lamp may be arranged. Instead of a lamp, an LED may be used for notification.
Alternatively, not only such display using light, but also speech synthesis,
The notification may be given by a sound effect, or the display, the voice synthesis, and the sound effect may be appropriately combined. By providing such a notification means, it is exciting to see whether or not the consecutive chan is generated, the expectation of the player is further increased, and the game becomes interesting.

Further, the consecutive-channel possibility period may be changed depending on the set value of the consecutive-channel. For example, when the consecutive-changing rate setting value is [3], the consecutive-changing possibility is given up to the fourth time of the starting memory, and when the consecutive-changing rate setting value is [2], the consecutive-changing possibility is given up to the third time of the starting memory. May be provided, and when the consecutive-change rate setting value is [1], the consecutive-change possibility may be provided up to the second time of the start storage. Alternatively, these methods may be appropriately combined, or the consecutive chan possibility period may be set to another number.

Further, in this embodiment, in addition to the above control, control is performed to change the display mode of the special figure switch storage display 66 to notify the consecutive chan games in the starting memory. The details will be described below. FIG. 54 shows the special symbol display device 6.
It is a figure which shows 3 typically. In FIG. 54, the four special figure switch memory displays 66 (starting memory display means) are each capable of emitting two colors of red and green. Then, the symbol of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 is rotated in the start memory, and when there is a possibility of a continuous change, the special figure switch memory display 66 emits red light, and when the normal start memory is stored. Emits a green light to notify the player.

In the example of FIG. 54, three of the special figure switch memory displays 66 from the left, that is, the special figure switch memory displays 66a to 66c (starting memory display means) emit red light, and the right special figure switch memory display means 66a to 66c. The switch storage indicator 66d (start storage display means) is in a state of emitting normal green light. Therefore, this state is indicated by three special figure switch memory displays 6.
The emission of red light from 6a to 66c suggests the possibility of consecutive chan occurrence. Thereafter, if no consecutive change occurs, the special figure switch storage display 66c changes to green, and the remaining two special figure switch storage displays 66a and 66b have a possibility of a consecutive change. As described above, when the symbol of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 is rotated in the start memory having a possibility of consecutive change after the end of the big hit, the special figure switch memory display 66 is lit in red, and the normal start memory is stored. Then, the special figure switch memory display 66 emits green light, so that the player can enjoy the game further.

That is, the player can very clearly recognize that the symbol rotation is likely to be a consecutive chan in the starting memory, and the expectation of the big hit consecutive chan can be enhanced. Note that the number of start memories in which consecutive chan may be generated is not limited to four, and the start memory may have more than four memories in which consecutive chan is generated. For example, in the case where control is performed such that there is a possibility of continuous change after the end of the big hit up to the eighth start memory after the end of the big hit, every time there is a start memory, the start memory corresponding to the eighth hit is stored. All the special figure switch memory indicators 66 emit red light, and when they are not consecutively turned off, they sequentially disappear. If there is a starting memory beyond the eighth one, the light is emitted in green this time.

For example, if there is a start memory beyond the fourth one, the control is performed so that all the light up to the eighth one emit red light.
Therefore, since the player emits red light, it is possible to easily confirm how many remaining consecutive chances remain. In addition, the variable display 62 itself of the special symbol display device 63 may be changed to two colors instead of the special figure switch storage display 66 to enable the two colors to emit light. Specifically, for example, a two-color dot LED or the like may be used.

[0232]Big hit symbol update processing  FIG. 39 shows step S418 in the symbol random number updating process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of big hit symbol update processing.
When shifting to this subroutine, first, in step S630
Add [1] to the jackpot symbol random number. Jackpot symbol random number
Is the random appearance rate of the display symbols on the variable display 62
It is to make.

Then, in a step S632, it is determined whether or not the update result of the big hit symbol random number is the upper limit value. This is to update the big hit symbol random number every time this routine is repeated, and to determine whether or not the upper limit has been reached in this routine. If the jackpot symbol random number update result is at the upper limit, the jackpot symbol random number is returned to [0] in step S34. Then, in step S636, a big hit symbol is created from the address data corresponding to the current big hit symbol random number, and the process returns to the symbol random number updating process. On the other hand, when NO is determined in the step S632, the process jumps the step S634 and proceeds to the step S636. In this way, the jackpot symbol random number is incremented by [1],
The value returns to [0] again at the upper limit value, and the increment is repeated.

Here, in FIG. 40, the symbols are "0" to "9".
This shows a specific example of the symbol data in the case of, as shown in this figure, the big hit symbol data address is from +1 to +
There are 26 types up to 25, and the symbol data is determined in the range of 0 to 9 corresponding to each address. Among them, the lucky big hit symbol “3” is two out of 26, which means that the appearance rate of the lucky big hit symbol is 2/26. The special lucky big hit symbol "7" is one out of 26, which means that the appearance rate of the special lucky big hit symbol is 1/26. Furthermore, there are two out of 26 “5” that are lucky symbols, which means that the appearance rate of lucky symbols is 2/26. There are three other normal symbols out of 26, which means that the appearance rate of the normal big hit symbol is 3/26.

Thus, the appearance rate of a specific advantageous symbol is
It is devised so that the game content is enriched while keeping the profit rate of the hall side by preventing the appearance rate of the normal symbol from being suppressed and preventing the specific advantageous symbol from appearing too much. In addition, it is also possible to make the appearance rate of a specific advantageous symbol higher than the appearance rate of a normal symbol. In that case, it is better to consider the mutual profit balance between the hall and the player by changing the other probability variation modes.

FIG. 41 shows a specific example of symbol data in which the appearance rate of a specific advantageous symbol is set to be higher than the appearance rate of a normal symbol when the symbols are "0" to "9". is there. As shown in FIG. 41, there are 26 types of jackpot symbol data addresses from +0 to +25, and symbol data is determined in a range of 0 to 9 corresponding to each address. Among them, the lucky jackpot symbol “3” is 2
There are three out of the six, which means that the appearance rate of the lucky big hit symbol is 3/26. Also, there are five special lucky big hit symbols “7” out of 26, which means that the appearance rate of the special lucky big hit symbols is 5/26. Further, there are two out of 26 lucky symbols like the normal symbol, "5", like the other normal symbols, which means that the appearance rate of the normal symbol lucky symbol and the normal symbol is 2/26. . In this way, the appearance rate of the lucky jackpot symbol and the special lucky jackpot symbol is significantly increased,
It is possible to increase a player's sense of expectation.

The symbol data shown in FIGS. 40 and 41 may be used in an appropriate combination. By doing so, it is possible to provide a variety of game contents in which the appearance rate of a specific advantageous symbol is lower or higher than the appearance rate of a normal symbol. Further, control may be performed such that each symbol data shown in FIGS. 40 and 41 is instantaneously switched and used during the game.

[0238]Stochastic fluctuation control processing  FIG. 42 shows the probability of step S46 in the main routine.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of a fluctuation control process. This sub
In the routine, first, in step S800, a special drawing
It is determined whether or not the big hit of the pattern display device 63 has started.
You. When the big hit starts, another game starts.
That is, the process proceeds to step S802, and the probability variation determination display is performed.
The symbol rotation of the container 91 is started (started). Then,
In step S804, the symbol of the probability fluctuation determination display 91 is
And set a random rotation time, then the main route
Return to To set a random rotation time
Is a random number from random numbers that are updated at regular intervals.
The symbol of the probability change determination display 91 is determined by the imming.
Random numbers are extracted, but this random number extraction is biased.
Therefore, set a random rotation time and obtain a random number.
This is done so as to eliminate the bias of the delivery.

On the other hand, if it is not the start of the big hit in step S800 (for example, if it is the second or subsequent routine after the start of the big hit, or if it is a normal operation that is not related to the big hit at all), the flow branches to step S806 to determine the probability. It is determined whether or not it is the symbol rotation stop timing for the change determination display 91. If it is not the symbol rotation stop timing (for example, during normal operation, or when the symbol is rotating but not stopped), step S81 is performed.
Proceed to 6. In step S816, it is determined whether or not it is the symbol rotation stop timing for the probability change frequency determination indicator 92. If it is not the symbol rotation stop timing, the process returns to the main routine. Therefore, during normal operation, step S800 → step S806 → step S800
It goes through a loop of 816 → return. In addition, even when the symbol of the probability change determination indicator 91 is rotating, the process goes through a loop of step S800 → step S806 → step S816 → return.

When the symbol on the probability variation determination indicator 91 comes to a stop timing, the process branches to YES in step S806 and proceeds to step S808 to stop the symbol rotation of the probability variation determination indicator 91. Next, in step S810, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol (for example, “7” or “3”). Start symbol rotation. Next, in step S814, a random rotation time is set for the symbol on the probability variation number determination display 92, and then the process returns to the main routine. The random rotation time is set by extracting a random number that determines the symbol of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 at random timing from random numbers updated at a constant cycle. However, this random number is biased. Therefore, a random rotation time is set so as to eliminate the bias in extracting random numbers.

On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the probability change determination indicator 91 is not the probability change symbol in step S810, the flow advances to step S816 to determine whether it is the symbol rotation stop timing of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 or not. .
If it is not the symbol rotation stop timing, the process returns to the main routine. If it is the symbol rotation stop timing, the symbol rotation of the probability variation number determination display 92 is stopped in step S818. At this time, a random number for determining the symbol of the probability change number determination display 92 is extracted, and the probability change number is determined by the value of the extracted random number. When the stop symbols of the probability change determination display 91 are “3” and “7”, a random number lottery is performed and the probability change determination count is [1],
Either [3] or [5] is determined. Then, the process returns to the main routine.

In this way, the probability change determination indicator 91
By rotating each symbol on the probability change number determination display 92, another game is performed, and the change in the jackpot probability and the number of changes are determined. In addition, instead of using the symbols of the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number display 92 to determine the change of the jackpot probability and the number of changes, for example, to determine whether or not to make a big hit consecutively The number of consecutive chans is displayed on the probability change determination display 9
Control may be performed by another game that variably displays each symbol of 1 and the probability change number display 92. By doing so, the game content can be further diversified.

[0243]Jackpot probability change processing  FIG. 43 shows a big hit in step S330 in the big hit processing.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of a probability fluctuation process. This sub
When the routine shifts to the routine, first, in step S830, the probability
The display symbols on the motion determination display 91 are checked. Then
In step S832, the displayed symbol increases the probability.
A probability variation symbol (ie, “7” or “3”)
Is determined. Note that the probability change determination indicator 91
There is "A" in the display design, and the design "A" is
This is to increase the hit probability. Step S832
If the symbol is a probability variation symbol, go to step S834 to vary
A number determination process is performed (described later in a subroutine). On the other hand,
If it is not the rate change symbol, it returns. Like this
The probability is determined based on the stop symbol of the probability variation determination display 91.
Fluctuation processing is performed.

[0244]Jackpot probability change processing  FIG. 44 shows step S834 in the jackpot probability variation process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of the frequency | count determination process of fluctuation | variation. This
First, in step S850,
Check the number of special figure probability changes. Number of special figure probability changes
Is set to a finite value by another game.
This corresponds to the stop symbol of the probability variation number determination display 92.
Therefore, the number of special figure probability fluctuations
Is the initial value. In step S850, the number of special figure probability changes
Check to see what the remaining times are
It is for refusing.

Then, the flow advances to step S852 to determine whether or not the number of times of the special figure probability change is [0]. It is determined whether or not the stop symbol is [5]. If the stop symbol is [5], the probability change count is set to [5] in step S856, and the flow advances to step S858. Thereby, when the stop symbol of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 becomes [5], the big hit occurrence probability is increased so that the big hit is easily generated at least five times thereafter.

If it is determined in step S854 that the stop symbol of the probability variation number determination display 92 is not [5], step S86 is executed.
Proceeding to 0, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 is [3]. If the stop symbol is [3], the probability change count is set to [3] in step S862, and the flow advances to step S858. As a result, when the stop symbol of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 becomes [3], the big hit occurrence probability is increased so that the big hit easily occurs at least three times thereafter. On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 is not [3] in step S860, the process proceeds to step S864. Therefore, when the stop symbol of the probability change number determination display 92 is neither [5] nor [3], the process proceeds to step S864, and the probability change number is not set to a finite value.

As described above, the random number for determining the symbol of the probability change number determination display 92 is extracted, and the probability change number is determined based on the value of the extracted random number. When "3" and "7" are selected, random numbers are randomly selected, and one of [1], [3], and [5] is determined as the number of times of determining the probability change. In FIG. Although not shown, when the stop symbol of the probability variation number determination display 92 is [1], [1] is determined as the probability variation determination number. When the process proceeds to step S858 after step S856 or step S862, the special figure jackpot probability (ie, the jackpot occurrence probability) is changed in this step. Specifically, the special map jackpot probability is increased. The up magnification is as described above. At this time, if there is a remaining special figure probability change count, the special figure jackpot probability is increased within that range.

[0248] Thus, unlike the case in which, for example, in a gaming machine with a jackpot probability changing function, the probability is changed only by a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, a specific lucky number: "777"). In the case of, since a separate game is performed to determine whether or not the probability is newly changed after the occurrence of the big hit by all the display symbols of the special symbol display device 63, the probability can be changed by the big hit by any symbol of the special symbol display device 63 Can have the nature,
Also, the number of times of the probability change is determined irrespective of the big hit symbol. Therefore, there is an advantage that the game can be diversified and the interest of the player and the desire to play the game can be enhanced.

[0249] Further, since all symbols have a chance of changing the probability, the player's sense of expectation is enhanced. Therefore,
The game content will be diversified, and the excitement and fun of the game will increase.

Returning to the description of the flowchart again, after step S858, it is determined in step S864 whether or not the stop symbol of the present probability variation determination display 91 is the ordinary symbol lucky symbol [A]. If the stop symbol is the ordinary symbol lucky symbol [A], the ordinary symbol probability is changed in step S866. Specifically, the probability of the big picture big hit is increased. The up magnification is as described above. Thereafter, the process returns to the jackpot probability variation processing routine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S864 that the current big hit symbol is not the ordinary lucky symbol [A], then step S8 is executed.
Jump 66 and return. In this way, by increasing the probability of drawing per day, the ordinary electric starting port 64
The prize winning rate for the prize is greatly increased, and the probability of a big hit occurring can be indirectly increased in terms of starting prize winning.
Therefore, while rotating the special symbol well, the sense of expectation for the big hit increases, and the player's willingness to play can be further increased.

On the other hand, if the number of times of the special figure probability change is not [0] in step S852, it is determined that there is some remaining, and in step S858, [1] is subtracted from the previous number of times of the special figure probability change. Proceed to S858. And
Such a loop is repeated, and when the number of times of the special figure probability change becomes [0], steps S852 to S85 are performed.
Branch to 4. Therefore, when the stop symbol of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 is [5] or [3], the big hit occurrence probability increases a plurality of times.

As described above, in the control of the present routine, for example, when the stop symbol of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 appears again as [5], [3] or [1] while the jackpot occurrence probability is increasing. In the stop symbol [5], [3] or [1], the fluctuation control of the jackpot occurrence probability is completely ignored, but as a modification of this routine, the jackpot occurrence probability is being increased. Alternatively, the stop symbol of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 may be made valid. For example, during the increase of the jackpot occurrence probability, at the time of the last special figure probability change number (that is, when the special figure probability change number = 1), the stop pattern of the probability change number determination display 92 again becomes [5],
When appearing as [3] or [1], the stop symbol [5] or [3] may be made valid again to continuously change (up) the jackpot occurrence probability.

In the process of step S864, the branch probability may be unconditionally branched to the NO side during the change of the big hit occurrence probability so as not to change the ordinary hit probability. This is to prevent the probability fluctuation between the special figure (the design of the variable display 62) and the ordinary figure from being duplicated. Also, as another aspect,
For example, during the change of the big hit occurrence probability, the branch may be unconditionally branched to the YES side to change the ordinary hit probability. According to this, during the increase in the probability of occurrence of the big hit, the winning rate of the ordinary electric starting port 64 is increased, and it is possible to obtain more payouts. Further, in order to provide a variety of game contents, the various aspects described above may be appropriately combined during the progress of the game.

[0255]Processing program on the management device side  Next, a processing program on the management device side will be described.
FIG. 45 shows a series of processing programs executed by the management device.
A flow chart showing the main routine when calculating chunk data.
It is a low chart. First, in step S2000,
It is determined whether or not it is the change period of the scan condition setting. What
Note that this setting means setting the re-
U. Here, the following three values are set as the repetition condition
Yes, it is consecutive chan 1 to consecutive chan 3. Set value 1 (consecutive 1): 4 starts after the big hit
(Stored consecutive chan) Set value 2 (continuous chan 2): Number of starts 30 after the end of the big hit
Times (semi-ren chan) Set value 3 (ren chan 3): Actual operating time 1 after the end of the big hit
0 minutes (semi-ren chan)

The reason why the set value of the continuous channel condition is provided is to grasp the continuous channel generation status by distinguishing the continuous channel state. For example, the set value of the consecutive chan 1 is such that a big hit occurs again within four starts after the end of the big hit, and is a so-called in-memory continuous chan. Note that the setting value 3 also has expressions such as “Samire-ren-chan” and “Rambus-link-chan”.

If it is determined in step S2000 that the change period of the continuous chan condition setting has been changed, the flow advances to step S2002 to set the continuous chan condition. In the setting of the continuous change condition, the contents of the above-described set values 1 to 3 are changed and set. In addition, on the management apparatus side, in addition to the setting of the consecutive chan condition, the setting of the big hit probability, the ordinary figure big hit probability, and the consecutive chan probability are also performed. After the setting process of the continuous channel condition, the main routine ends.

On the other hand, if it is not the setting change period in step S2000, the flow advances to step S2004 to receive the probability set value from the pachinko machine 1. The probability setting value is a jackpot probability set by the probability setting device 363 on the pachinko machine 1 side. For example, the jackpot probability is [Setting 3]
And so on. In addition, you may make it receive the general map jackpot probability together. Next, step S2
At 006, the continuous channel setting value is received. The consecutive channel setting value is a consecutive channel probability set by the consecutive channel setting device 364 on the pachinko machine 1 side.

Next, in step S2008, start signals are counted. The start signal is received by the management device via the relay board (external terminal board) 103 on the pachinko machine 1 side. This is the same for the out-ball signal and the jackpot signal described later. The reason why the start signal is counted is to determine the occurrence state of the consecutive chan based on the number of starts of the special map after the end of the big hit. For example, if a big hit occurs within four startups, data is collected as a continuous memory channel.

Next, in step S2010, out-ball signals are counted. In step S2012, the big hit signal is similarly counted. The reason why the out-ball signal or the jackpot signal is counted is that the signal is used as a parameter for calculating various data. Next, in step S2014, arithmetic processing of consecutive chunk data is performed. This is for performing an operation necessary for grasping the state of occurrence of consecutive chan, and will be described in detail in a subroutine described later. Thus, the main routine ends. Note that the data collection from the pachinko machine 1 is performed not for one machine but for each machine, and data for all machines in the hall is finally collected. Then, the management device performs an arithmetic process on the basis of the data on all the devices to obtain information necessary for business.

[0261]Consecutive data processing  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S2014 in the main routine.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a subroutine of a continuous data processing operation.
You. When shifting to this subroutine, first, in step S2
The game time after the big hit and the number of starting
Compare with the set value of the condition. Next, step S2102
The number of starts when a big hit occurs is within [set value 1]
Is determined. Within [set value 1] means
If a continuous channel occurs within 4 starts after the end of
, And it is an in-memory series. When the number of starts
[1], the process proceeds to step S2104, where
Increment the counter 1 by [+1]. Ren Cha
Counter 1 is [set value 1] (that is,
Counts the number of consecutive Chang occurrences
It is a thing to do.

Next, in step S2106, consecutive chan 1
Notify the occurrence of The notification is, for example, in-store broadcasting, and “in-memory consecutive channel start” or “triple consecutive channel start”
Perform in such a style. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the consecutive chan has occurred within four starts after the end of the big hit, and can enhance the interest of the game. Also, it can appeal to other players. On the other hand, if the number of starts when a big hit occurs is not within [set value 1] in step S2102, the process branches to step S2108 to determine whether the number of starts when a big hit occurs is within [set value 2]. Is determined. Within [set value 2] means the number of starts 3 after the end of the big hit
This corresponds to a case where a consecutive chan occurs within 0 times, and is a semi-continuous chan. If the number of starts is within [set value 2], the flow advances to step S2110 to set the consecutive channel counter 2 to [+1].
Only increment. The consecutive chan counter 2 counts the number of consecutive chan occurrences at [set value 2] (that is, within 30 startups after the end of the big hit).

Next, in step S2112, consecutive chan 2
Notify the occurrence of The notification is performed by, for example, in-store broadcasting. Thereby, the player can start 30 times after the end of the big hit.
It is possible to surely recognize that the consecutive chan has occurred within the round, and to enhance the interest of the game. Also, it can appeal to other players.

On the other hand, if the number of starts when the big hit occurs is not within [set value 2] in step S2108,
The process branches to step S2114 to determine whether or not the number of starts when a big hit occurs is within [set value 3].
Within [set value 3] is the actual operating time 10 after the end of the jackpot.
This corresponds to a case where a consecutive chan occurs within minutes, and is a semi-continuous chan. If the number of starts is within [set value 3], the flow advances to step S2116 to increment the consecutive channel counter 3 by [+1]. The consecutive chan counter 3 counts the number of consecutive chan occurrences in [set value 3] (that is, within 10 minutes of the actual operating time after the end of the big hit).

Next, in step S2118, consecutive chan 3
Notify the occurrence of The notification is performed by, for example, in-store broadcasting. As a result, the player has the actual operating time 1 after the end of the big hit.
It is possible to surely recognize that the consecutive chan has occurred within 0 minutes, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Also, it can appeal to other players. If the number of starts when the big hit occurs in step S2114 is not within [set value 3], the current routine is terminated and the process returns to the make routine. Also, in this case (that is, when NO is determined in step S2114), the management apparatus determines that no consecutive chan has occurred this time, and the data relating to the consecutive chan conditions (the game time and the game time counted after the end of the big hit). Clear the number of starts). This prepares for the next calculation of the data related to the continuous channel condition.

Steps S2106 and S2112
Alternatively, after step S2118, the process proceeds to step S2120 to count the value of each continuous channel counter. Next, in step S2112, each consecutive chunk data is calculated. As consecutive-chan data, for example, consecutive
The number of consecutive chans, the number of consecutive chans in each condition of set value 1 to set value 3, the number of consecutive chans or more, the maximum number of consecutive chans, the average consecutive chan occurrence time, and the like. After the processing in step S2122, the process returns to the main routine.

FIG. 47 shows, as an example, the state of occurrence of a big hit in the pachinko machine with the machine number [256]. The meaning in the figure is as follows. Probable change number: It is a pattern that the jackpot probability increases,
When a big hit occurs in the symbols "3", "5", and "7",
Thereafter, the jackpot probability increases. Probability set value: A set value of the probability of occurrence of a big hit, here [set value 1]. Time: Number of occurrences of big hits Time: Time of occurrence of big hits Symbol: Symbol of big hit occurrence Probable change: The case where the big hit probability fluctuates (becomes a high probability) The time the pachinko machine actually operated before the occurrence (the unit is minutes). Re-channel 1: [set value 1], ie, the re-channel occurred within 4 starts after the big hit was completed. 2], that is, a consecutive chan occurred within 30 starts after the end of the big hit Ren chan 3: [set value 3], ie, a continuous chan occurred within 10 minutes of the actual operation time after the end of the big hit W: Double consecutive chan occurrence T: Triple consecutive chan occurrence F: Force consecutive chan occurrence

When the continuous chunk data for the pachinko machine with the machine number [256] is calculated, for example, the following is performed. Number of big hits: 18 Number of occurrences of consecutive chan 1: 5 times (of which probable variable chan is once) Number of occurrences of consecutive chan 2: 4 times (of which probable variate chan is 2 times) Number of occurrences of consecutive chan 3: 2 times The consecutive-channel rate of condition 1 (that is, the consecutive-channel rate corresponding to [setting value 1]): 5/18 = 28% The consecutive-channel rate of condition 2 (that is, the consecutive-channel rate corresponding to [setting value 2]): 4/18 = 22% The consecutive change rate of condition 3 (that is, the consecutive change rate corresponding to [set value 3]): 2/18 = 11% The continuous change rate of condition 1 + condition 2 + condition 3 (that is, [set value 1] to [Set value 3]:
11/18 = 61%

Number of times of three or more consecutive chans Zone of consecutive chan 1: once (four consecutive chan) Zone of consecutive chan 2: one time (three consecutive chan) Zone of consecutive chan 3: zero times Maximum number of consecutive chan: four consecutive Chan Average repetition channel generation time Repetition channel 1: 2 rotation Repetition channel 2:27 rotation Repetition channel 3: 9 minutes In this way, the management device calculates the above various reconnection channel data. These data are then used for hall operations. Further, a part of the information can be disclosed to the player as needed. In addition, besides,
For example, a continuous data file may be created for each island or each store.

FIGS. 48 to 51 show examples of screens displayed on the computer of the management apparatus. First, FIG. 48 shows a menu screen, which is displayed as an initial screen during business hours or when a work is completed. On the menu screen, for example, a display menu, a printing menu, a stop release, and a store closing can be selectively selected as types of work.
In the lower part of the screen, the values of the sales, the quotient, the base, the occupancy rate, the consecutive change rate, and the actual probability value are calculated and displayed.

Here, the dividing number means dividing number = {total number of winning balls / (number of shooting balls−number of foul balls)} × 10. Also,
The base is base = {(total number of prize balls−total number of prize balls at the time of big hit) / (number of shot balls−number of foul balls)} × 100.
Say. That is, the base refers to a play rate of the return rate other than the prize ball at which the player is allowed to play.

The operating rate is the ratio of the units on which the player is playing to all the units. The repetition rate is a repetition rate. The actual probability value is not a theoretical value of a probability set value, but an actual jackpot probability value calculated from the actual number of occurrences of the jackpot and the actual number of times of starting the special map. By displaying the main data below the menu screen, information necessary for sales can be easily obtained.

[0273] Fig. 49 shows, for the pachinko machines belonging to the first type, 100 machines from the 1st to the 155th machines.
This is a screen for displaying necessary data. In the figure, C indicates a cursor, for example, the cursor C is blinking. By inputting the machine number at the cursor C, detailed data on the corresponding machine can be displayed. The meaning in the figure is as follows.

Platform number: Number for identifying pachinko machines belonging to the first type Special number: Number of special figure jackpots Number of operations: Number of special figure turns Actual accuracy: Number of actual jackpot occurrences and actual number of hits Actual jackpot probability value calculated from the number of times of starting the special map. Repeated times: Number of consecutive big hits. Repetition rate: Occurrence rate of consecutive big hits. S: Number of single hits. W: Number of double hits. Number of occurrences of jackpot F: Number of occurrences of force jackpot Above: Number of occurrences of jackpot exceeding force

[0275] Fig. 50 is a screen for displaying data related to consecutive chan- nels of a pachinko machine belonging to the first type on which a consecutive chan has occurred. In this case, particularly, the unit numbers are displayed in descending order of the consecutive channel rate. In the figure, C indicates a cursor. Similarly, by inputting a platform number at the cursor C, detailed data on the platform can be displayed. The meaning in the figure is as follows. Table No .: Number for identifying pachinko machines belonging to the first type Repetition rate: Repetition rate of occurrence of repetition succession Repetition number of times: Repetition rate of occurrence of succession W, T, F and the meaning of FIG. Same as in the case. This makes it possible to collect and display only the units on which the consecutive chan has occurred, and to grasp the situation.

FIG. 51 is a screen for displaying data relating to the occurrence status of consecutive chan (type of consecutive chan) for a table on which consecutive chan has occurred among the pachinko machines belonging to the first type. In this case, particularly, the unit numbers are displayed in descending order of consecutive chan. In the figure, C indicates a cursor. By inputting the machine number at the cursor C, detailed data on the corresponding machine can be displayed. The meaning in the figure is as follows.

Unit number: Number for identifying pachinko machines belonging to the first type Start time: Start time when consecutive chan occurs End time: End time when consecutive chan ends Collected ball: Hole as out ball Number of balls collected on the side Prize ball ejected balls: Number of balls ejected by winning prize balls per consecutive big hit Difference ball: The number of balls ejected from the winning ball excluding the collected balls, and the number of balls netted by the player Number By this, it is possible to display the occurrence status of the consecutive Chang in detail, and to grasp the status. In addition, the tables can be grasped particularly in descending order of consecutive chan.

Next, FIG. 52 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
It is a diagram, according to the second embodiment, depending on the occurrence pattern of the jackpot
This is for controlling the consecutive-chance generation rate. This implementation
In the example, the contents of the subroutine
Only the present embodiment is different from the above-described embodiment, and the other is the same. Accordingly
Next, the subroutine of the continuous channel control process will be described in detail.
You.Multi-channel control processing (second embodiment)  FIG. 52 shows a step in the left high-speed rotation end processing routine.
The figure which shows the subroutine of the continuous change control process of step S140
It is. When moving to this subroutine, first step
Special symbol display device within a predetermined period after the big hit in S930
It is determined whether the symbol rotation is 63 or not. Where
The predetermined period after the recovery is defined as (I) to (V) as described above.
There are various aspects, and any of them may be adopted. Step S93
When the determination result of 0 is NO, the left high-speed rotation end processing routine
Return to Return destination is left high-speed rotation end processing
It becomes step S141 of the routine. Therefore, Rita
After that, in step S141, the normal random number of the jackpot is extracted.
Will be sent out, so even if there is no increase
There will be another big hit chance.

On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S930 is YE
In the case of S, the process proceeds to step S932. Step S932
Then, a branching process based on the big hit symbol is performed. Here, the consecutive chan rate setting is determined by the big hit symbol. That is, in the case of the special lucky jackpot symbol “777”, the consecutive-chan ratio is 50%, and the lucky jackpot symbol “55”
In the case of "5", the rendezvous rate is 30% and the big hit symbol "33"
In the case of "3", the repetition rate is 20%. Therefore, when the special lucky big hit symbol “777” appears in the determination result of step S932, step S9 is performed.
Proceeding to 34, it is determined whether or not the extracted jackpot random numbers are 0 to 99.

At step S934, the random number for jackpot determination is 0.
If it is in the range of ~ 99, the process branches to YES and jumps to step S144 of the left high-speed rotation end processing routine shown in Fig. 19 to determine a stop symbol for the big hit. That is,
Within a predetermined period after the big hit at "777" (within a period in which the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times), the big hit occurrence probability changes from 1/200 to 100/200 (change from the normal probability control to the high probability control). ). Therefore, in this case, the stop symbol of the big hit is determined in step S144 so that the big hit occurs with a high probability within a predetermined period after the end of the big hit. That is, within a predetermined period after the big hit at "777" and the big hit end, the possibility that the big hit occurs again continuously increases.

If the result of the determination in step S932 is that a lucky big hit symbol "555" has appeared, the process proceeds to step S932.
Proceeding to 936, it is determined whether or not the extracted jackpot random numbers are 0 to 59. If the big hit determination random number is in the range of 0 to 59 in step S936, the process branches to YES and jumps to step S144 of the left high speed rotation end processing routine to determine a big hit stop symbol. That is, "55
In the predetermined period after the big hit at 5 ”(the period in which the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times), the big hit occurrence probability changes from 1/200 to 60/200 (change from the normal probability control to the high probability control). It will be. Therefore, also in this case, the stop symbol of the big hit is determined in step S144 so that the big hit is forcibly continuously generated again after the end of the big hit. That is, within a predetermined period after the big hit at "555" and the end of the big hit, the possibility that the big hit occurs again continuously increases.

Further, when the big hit symbol "333" appears as a result of the determination in step S932, step S938 is executed.
Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted jackpot random numbers are 0 to 39. In step S938, the random number for jackpot determination is 0
If it is within the range of 39, the process branches to YES and jumps to step S144 of the left high-speed rotation end processing routine to determine a big hit stop symbol. That is, within a predetermined period after the big hit at “333” (within a period in which the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times), the big hit occurrence probability is 1/20.
That is, the value fluctuates from 0 to 40/200 (change from the normal probability control to the high probability control). Therefore, also in this case, the stop symbol of the big hit is determined in step S144 so that the big hit occurs with a high probability within a predetermined period after the end of the big hit. That is, within a predetermined period after the big hit at "333" and the end of the big hit, the possibility that the big hit occurs again continuously increases.

On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S932 is NO.
At the time of the normal big hit symbol and step S93
4, NO in steps S936 and S938
In the case of, return to the left high-speed rotation end processing routine,
The return destination is step S of the left high-speed rotation end processing routine.
141. Therefore, after the return, the normal jackpot random number is extracted again in step S141. Therefore, even if the big hit lottery in the consecutive chan control process is missed, there is another chance of the big hit in the left high-speed rotation end processing routine. .

As described above, in the second embodiment, since the consecutive-chance occurrence rate changes depending on the big hit occurrence symbol, the control effect is different from that of the first embodiment, but the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. . In addition, the occurrence pattern of the big hit that changes the consecutive-chance occurrence rate is not limited to the above example, for example, “7
77, 333, and 111 may be used to change the repetition rate, or another pattern may be used, or the repetition rate may be finely changed over three stages. .

[0285] Instead of the symbol of the special symbol display device 63, the symbol generation rate may be changed using the symbol of the general symbol indicator 64a. For example, when the symbol on the ordinary symbol display 64a is "7", "5", or "3", the consecutive-chance occurrence rate may be changed in the same manner as described above. Furthermore, the consecutive-chance occurrence rate is changed using the display results of the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 that are playing another game, instead of the symbols on the special symbol display device 63 or the general symbol indicator 64a. May be. In this case, for example, the probability variation determination indicator 91 is used for the determination in step S932, and when the symbol of the probability variation determination indicator 91 is “7”, “5”, or “3”, the consecutive-chance occurrence rate is determined in the same manner as described above. It is better to proceed to the branch destination to be changed, and to display the number of times of starting storage after the end of the big hit on the symbol of the probability fluctuation number determination display 92.

Next, FIG. 53 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing that the third embodiment employs a remaining guarantee system.
It is. In this embodiment, the number-of-variations determination process is performed.
Only the content of the subroutine is different from that of the previous embodiment.
The same is true. Therefore, the subroutine of the change frequency determination process
The chin will be described in detail.Variation frequency determination processing (third embodiment)  FIG. 53 shows step S834 in the jackpot probability variation process.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of the frequency | count determination process of fluctuation | variation. This
First, in step S870,
The number of special figure probability changes (that is, the number of probability changes)
[0] is determined, and the number of special figure probability changes =
If [0], the probability fluctuation frequency determination table is set in step S872.
It is determined whether or not the display of the indicator 92 is [5].
If [5], the special figure probability change is performed in step S874.
The number of movements is set to [5], and the flow advances to step S876.
As a result, the display of the probability variation number determination display 92 is
When it becomes [5], a big hit occurs at least five times thereafter.
The jackpot occurrence probability increases so that it becomes easier.

On the other hand, if the number of special figure probability changes is not [0] in step S870, it is determined that there is some remaining, and in step S878, [1] is subtracted from the previous number of special figure probability changes to obtain step S872. Proceed to. Step S
If the display of the probability variation number determination display 92 does not correspond to [5] in 872, the process proceeds to step S880, and here it is determined whether the display of the probability variation number determination display 92 is [3]. . If the display of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 is [3], it is determined in step S882 whether the remaining special figure probability change frequency is equal to or more than [3]. If the remaining number of special figure probability changes is less than [3], step S8
At 84, the number of times of the special figure probability change is newly set to [3], and the flow proceeds to step S876. On the other hand, when the remaining number of special figure probability changes is equal to or more than [3], the process proceeds to step S876 without performing the process of step S884.

This process is performed, for example, after [5] appears on the display of the probability variation frequency determination display 92 and the special figure probability variation frequency is set to [5], and the remainder is [4]. This is because, when [3] is subtracted from the display of the probability variation number determination display 92 in the state of, if the new setting number is forcibly set to [3], it is disadvantageous for the player.
Therefore, when [3] is subtracted from the display of the probability variation times determination indicator 92 with the remaining being [4], a large value (that is, [4]) is adopted as the remaining times. That is, this is a remaining guarantee method for guaranteeing the remaining special figure probability change times.
Next, in step S876, the special figure jackpot probability is changed (increased). Next, the processing of steps S888 and S890 is performed. These processes are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, whereby the fluctuation control of the probability of hitting the ordinary figure is performed.

On the other hand, if NO in step S880, that is, if the display on the probability variation frequency determination display device 92 is not [3], the flow advances to step S886 to determine whether or not the special figure probability variation frequency is [0]. I do. If the number of special figure probability changes = [0], the process proceeds to step S888. If the number of special figure probability changes is not [0] but remains, step S87.
Proceed to 6.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when [5] or [3] is drawn again as the display of the probability change frequency determination indicator 92 during the change (up) of the special figure jackpot probability, the allocation is performed. The right of [5] or [3] is validated. That is, it is guaranteed that the remaining number of times of the special figure probability fluctuation does not become lower than the number of times of the allocated [5] or [3] so as not to be disadvantageous for the player at least. Therefore, the willingness to play the game becomes more exciting than in the above-described embodiment, and the interest is increased.

As a modification, for example, step S
If the remaining special figure probability change count is [3] in the process of 874 and [5] is subtracted again as the display of the probability change count determination display 92, [3] + [5] = [3] In the calculation of [8], control may be performed to update the number of times of the special figure probability change to [8]. This means that the actual addition method is adopted. With the same concept, for example, when the remaining special figure probability change count is [2] in the process of step S664, and when [5] is subtracted again as the display of the probability change count determination display 92, [2] + Control may be performed to update the special figure probability change count to [5] in the calculation of [3] = [5]. This is also the actual addition method.

Next, a description will be given of a modified embodiment different from the control contents of the above embodiments. A) Opening condition of the ordinary electric starting port 64 In the above embodiment, the passage of the ball through the ordinary figure gate is a trigger condition for the ordinary figure display 64a of the ordinary electric starting port 64 to start rotating, and a specific display pattern In this case, the electric start port 64 is normally opened. However, the trigger condition is not limited to such an open condition. For example, when a direct prize to a chucker (start prize port) is detected, or when a large prize port V A case where a ball is won in the winning opening (that is, when a winning in a specific winning opening is detected: winning of continuous V is detected) may be adopted.

B) The big hit probability of the special symbol display device is not limited to the example in the above embodiment, but may be another value. For example, 1/1
Adjustment can be made from the outside in three stages of 80, 1/200, and 1/220. At this time, normally, the standard probability is 1/200, and it is fluctuated up and down by about 10%. In this case, you may make it fluctuate up and down about 20%.
Similarly, the jackpot probability (ordinary figure jackpot probability) of the ordinary symbol display device is not limited to the example in the above embodiment, and may be another value.

C) During the increase in the jackpot probability, when a specific winning port (for example, a starting winning port) is won, the number of prize balls discharged may be controlled to a larger value to discharge the ball. For example, when the normal winning probability is five, the starting winning opening is five, and when the general winning opening is fifteen, only the big hit probability is increased to twelve or ten, and a value larger than at least five discharging is set. Good. In this way, the number of balls during the increase in the jackpot probability increases, the ball holding becomes better, the number of balls to be purchased until the jackpot is reduced is reduced, which is advantageous to the player, and the game motivation is increased.

[0295] The mode of the displacement operation of the variable display in the special symbol display device is not limited to the style as in the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. In addition, the movable timing of the movable display can be variously modified.

The location of the ball lending machine is not limited to the above example. For example, the pachinko machine may be integrated with the pachinko machine by providing it on the front panel portion or the plate front decoration. The present invention can of course be applied to a pachinko machine without a ball rental machine.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the prepaid card type pachinko machine as in the above embodiment. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine. Further, the present invention can be widely applied not only to the prepaid card system but also to a pachinko machine that does not use a card at all.

[0298]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a normal probability control for setting a special display mode with a normal probability to a stop result mode in a variable display game, and a special display mode with a higher probability than the normal probability Is provided with a probability control means capable of performing either of the high probability control and the display of the special display mode in the variable display game, that is, the occurrence of the special game state is varied and the player's It is possible to form an unpredictable generation mode and to improve the interest. In addition, for each start memory stored in the start storage means, the start memory display means displays the variable display game in each start memory by the normal probability control by the probability control means or by the high probability control. The display colors are displayed differently depending on whether the game is played or not. Therefore, it is recognized for each variable display game whether the variable display game according to the start memory is performed by the normal probability control or the high probability control. It is possible to play a game with peace of mind while accurately recognizing information on probability control. According to the second aspect of the present invention, based on the occurrence of the special game state, the variable display game after the end of the special game state is performed by the high probability control by the probability control means, and the variable display in the high probability control is performed. When the game is executed a predetermined number of times, the high-probability control is changed and the variable display game is performed by the normal probability control. It is possible to prevent the game shop from continuing too much, and it is possible to balance the profit between the game store and the player. In addition, when the variable display game is executed by the high probability control a predetermined number of times and the variable display game is executed by the normal probability control, the emission color of the display of the start memory by the start memory display means may be different from that. Therefore, the boundary at which the high-probability control is changed to the low-probability control can be more accurately and reliably recognized, and the game can be played with confidence. According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the special display mode when the special game state occurs is a specific special display mode, the variable display game after the end of the special game state is executed by the probability control means. It is performed with high probability control,
When the variable display game under the high probability control is executed a predetermined number of times, the high probability control is changed and the variable display game is performed under the normal probability control, thereby increasing the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the special game state. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of the special game state from continuing too much, and to balance the profit between the game store and the player. In addition, when the variable display game is executed by the high probability control a predetermined number of times and the variable display game is executed by the normal probability control, the emission color of the display of the start memory by the start memory display means may be different from that. Therefore, the boundary at which the high-probability control is changed to the low-probability control can be more accurately and reliably recognized, and the game can be played with confidence. Moreover, since the variable display game determines both the occurrence of the special game state and the transition to the high probability control, the sense of expectation and interest in the variable display game can be significantly improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a first embodiment of a card type pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a back mechanism of the pachinko machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the back side of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a drive system of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a displacement operation of a beer bottle portion of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a displacement operation of a beer bottle portion of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a displacement operation of the mug member of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a displacement operation of a mug member of the accessory device of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a view for explaining a symbol change and displacement operation of the variable display of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main routine of control of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a setting process of the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a random number update process / timer and port output process of the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an idle process of the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a symbol rotation process of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a low-speed rotation start process of the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a left high-speed rotation end process of the embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a left-hand low-speed rotation end process of the embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a low-speed right rotation end process of the embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a symbol rotation end process of the embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a normal reach end process and a special reach end process of the embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a jackpot process of the embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a fanfare start process of the embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a fanfare ending process and an interval ending process of the embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a special winning opening opening end process of the embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an end V check process of the embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol random number updating processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a jackpot determination random number update process and a symbol rotation number determination random number update process of the embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a beer bottle processing subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of mascot motor processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a general-purpose general-purpose process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an idle process of the embodiment.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of rotation processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a hitting / losing process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a random number update process for ordinary drawing per figure of the embodiment.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a continuous channel control process of the embodiment.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a jackpot symbol updating process of the embodiment.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between symbol data addresses and symbol data according to the embodiment.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing another example of the relationship between the symbol data address and the symbol data of the embodiment.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a probability variation control process of the embodiment.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a jackpot probability variation process of the embodiment.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a variation number determination process of the embodiment.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a main routine of a processing program of the management device of the embodiment.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of continuous chunk data calculation processing of the management device of the embodiment.

FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a state of occurrence of a big hit with respect to the 256th machine number in the embodiment.

FIG. 48 is a view showing a menu screen of the computer of the management apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a screen of a computer of the management device which displays a game situation for all the first type of machines of the embodiment.

FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a computer screen of the management apparatus for displaying the game status of the consecutively-changed platforms of the first type of platform in the embodiment.

FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a screen of a computer of the management apparatus which displays a continuous-changing status of the consecutively-changed units of the first type of the embodiment.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a continuous channel control process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine of a variation count determination process according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 54 is a view schematically showing a special figure fluctuation display device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

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1 Pachinko Machine 2 Pachinko Machine (Gaming Machine) 63 Special Symbol Display Device (Variable Display Device) 64 Ordinary Electric Starting Port (Start Winning Port) 66, 66a-66d Special Figure Switch Storage Display Unit (Start Storage Display Means) 301 CPU (starting storage means, probability control means)

Claims (3)

[Claims] When a variable display game is started on a variable display device based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning opening, and when a stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special display mode, In a gaming machine in which a gaming state becomes a special gaming state advantageous to a player, a starting memory for starting a variable display game can be stored within a predetermined number range based on winning of a game ball in the starting winning opening. Start storage means, start storage display means capable of individually displaying the start storage by the start storage means for each start storage, and a special display mode with a normal probability with respect to the stop result mode in the variable display game. Normal probability control, and probability control means capable of performing any control of a high probability control for setting a special display mode at a higher probability than the normal probability. For each of the start memories, the start memory display means determines whether the variable display game in each start memory is performed by the normal probability control or the high probability control by the probability control means. A gaming machine characterized in that the display is made with different emission colors. 2. The probability control means performs a variable display game after the end of the special game state by the high probability control based on the occurrence of the special game state, and executes the variable display game in the high probability control a predetermined number of times. 2. A variable display game is executed by the normal probability control when the high probability control is changed when the game is performed.
A gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. The probability control means according to claim 1, wherein the special display mode when the special game state occurs is a specific special display mode, and the variable display game after the end of the special game state is executed by the high probability control. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the high-probability control, the high-probability control is changed to perform the variable display game with the normal-probability control. A gaming machine according to claim 1.