JP2005143944A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine capable of saving a game player having no privilege for a long time. <P>SOLUTION: The number of pattern variations on a display device without shifting to a jackpot game state is counted up by a variable K. The condition of a completion of the jackpot game is set to a first value (S235) of "an opening/closing motion of a jackpot winning port being executed to a maximum of 15 rounds" when the variable K is below "350" (S232: No). The condition is set to a second value (S234) of "the opening/closing motion of the jackpot winning port being executed to a maximum of 20 rounds" when the variable K is not smaller than "350" to below "500" (S232: Yes). The condition is set to the first value (S235) of "the opening/closing motion of the jackpot winning port being executed to a maximum of 4 rounds" when the variable K is "500" (S231: Yes), wherein in the case of "500" of the variable K, the pattern variation is always shifted to the jackpot game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that performs a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition for opening / closing operation of a special prize opening as a so-called “big hit” benefit.

In the conventional pachinko machine, since the occurrence of a privilege by the winning ball device is managed probabilistically, the number of times the winning ball device is operated is a large determination factor as to whether or not the privilege is easily obtained (for example, patent Reference 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-98383 (page 2)

  Therefore, Patent Document 1 describes a pachinko machine that provides a player with the number of times a winning ball apparatus is operated as a judgment material when selecting a game machine. Therefore, it is possible to select a gaming table in which a privilege can be easily obtained by selecting a gaming table in which the number of operation of the winning ball apparatus provided to the player is large.

  However, even if a gaming machine in which the privilege is easily obtained is selected, the occurrence of the privilege by the winning ball apparatus is stochastically managed, and in some cases, the state where the privilege cannot still be obtained may continue. It was. However, in such a case, since the hall side has gained a significant profit with respect to the gaming table, even if a part of the profit is returned to the player as a privilege, there is no loss on the hall side, On the contrary, the player who receives the return profit as a privilege may continue to play the game on the game stand, and often contributes to the profit on the hall side.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that can rescue a player when a state in which a privilege cannot be obtained continues for a long time.

  The invention according to claim 1, which is made to solve this problem, is a pachinko machine, and an acquired value when a pachinko ball wins a starting opening for a value of a jackpot counter updated within a predetermined range. The acquisition means to acquire as, the display means to display the change / stop display of a plurality of symbols on the display triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the start opening, the acquired value coincides with a predetermined jackpot value With this as a trigger, a privilege granting means for performing a first value bonus that activates a jackpot gaming instrument, and the number of times a plurality of symbols fluctuate / stop display on the display unit after power-on or the jackpot gaming bonus A counting means for counting after the operation is completed, and the privilege granting means is configured such that when the number of times counted by the counting means is greater than or equal to a first predetermined number of times, the acquired value is determined in advance. When matching Values are characterized in that, to perform the second value benefits actuating the jackpot gaming combination thereof.

  Here, the second value privilege is larger than the first value privilege, and the difference is, for example, the number of times of opening / closing operation of the jackpot gaming object, the opening time per opening, and the maximum allowable winning per opening. Provided by the number of balls, the number of payout balls per winning ball, etc.

  Further, the invention according to claim 2 is a pachinko machine, the acquisition means for acquiring the value of the jackpot counter updated within a predetermined range as an acquisition value when the pachinko ball has won a start opening, A display means for displaying a plurality of symbols on a display when a pachinko ball is won at the start opening, and a jackpot game role when the acquired value matches a predetermined jackpot value. A privilege granting means for performing a first value privilege that activates an object, and the number of times a plurality of symbols fluctuate / stop display on the display are counted after the power is turned on or after the operation of the jackpot gaming object is completed. Counting means, and when the number of times counted by the counting means reaches a second predetermined number of times, the privilege giving means performs a third value benefit that activates the jackpot gaming object. It is.

  Here, the third value privilege is smaller than the first value privilege, and the difference is, for example, the number of times of opening / closing operation of the jackpot gaming object, the opening time per opening, and the maximum allowable prize per opening. Provided by the number of balls, the number of payout balls per winning ball, etc.

  Further, the invention according to claim 3 is a pachinko machine, the acquisition means for acquiring the value of the jackpot counter updated within a predetermined range as an acquisition value when the pachinko ball has won a start opening, A display means for displaying a plurality of symbols on a display when a pachinko ball is won at the start opening, and a jackpot game role when the acquired value matches a predetermined jackpot value. A privilege granting means for performing a first value privilege that activates an object, and the number of times a plurality of symbols fluctuate / stop display on the display are counted after the power is turned on or after the operation of the jackpot gaming object is completed. Counting means, and the privilege granting means is configured such that when the number of times counted by the counting means is in the range from the first predetermined number of times to less than the second predetermined number of times, the acquired value is determined in advance. When the value is equal to the credit value, a second value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming accessory is provided, and when the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the second predetermined number of times, It is characterized by performing a 3-value privilege.

Here, the second value privilege is larger than the first value privilege, and the difference is, for example, the number of times of opening / closing operation of the jackpot gaming object, the opening time per opening, and the maximum allowable winning per opening. Provided by the number of balls, the number of payout balls per winning ball, etc.
In addition, the third value privilege is smaller than the first value privilege, and the difference is, for example, the number of times of opening / closing operation of the jackpot gaming object, the opening time per opening, the maximum allowable winning ball per opening The number of balls and the number of balls to be paid out per winning ball are provided.

  Further, the invention according to claim 4 is the pachinko machine according to claim 2 or claim 3, further comprising a changing means for changing all of the values of the jackpot counter to the jackpot value, and counting by the counting means. In a case where the number of times played becomes the second predetermined number of times, the changing means is executed, and the obtaining means obtains the value of the jackpot counter as the obtained value, whereby the privilege granting means It is characterized by performing a 3-value privilege.

  That is, in the pachinko machine that is the invention according to claim 1, when the acquired value matches the jackpot value, the first value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming object is granted, but the first privilege is granted. If a number of symbols are changed and stopped and displayed many times on the display, even if the player is in an unfavorable state, the number is repeated more than the first predetermined number of times, When the acquired value matches the jackpot value, a second value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming object is given, and since the second value privilege is larger than the first value, the player's interest is enhanced, Relieve the player.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine which is the invention according to claim 2, when the acquired value coincides with the jackpot value, the first value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming object is given, but the first privilege is given. If the number of symbols is changed and stopped and displayed repeatedly on the display many times, even if the player is in an unfavorable state, if the number is repeated up to the second predetermined number, the acquired value will be a big hit Regardless of whether or not the value matches, the third value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming object is given, so when the second predetermined number of times is approached, the game will continue to be performed more often, and as a result, the pachinko machine Will increase the utilization rate. Further, since the third value privilege is smaller than the second value, the player is relieved without giving a large loss to the hall side.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine which is the invention according to claim 3, when the acquired value matches the jackpot value, the first value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming object is given, but the first privilege is given. Even if it is in an unfavorable state for the player that a plurality of symbols are fluctuated / stopped many times on the display, the number of times is within the range of the first predetermined number of times and less than the second predetermined number of times. In the case of repetition, when the acquired value matches the jackpot value, the second value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming object is given. In this respect, the second value privilege is larger than the first value, so the game To enhance the interest of the players, and also to rescue the players. Further, when the number of times is repeated up to the second predetermined number of times, a third value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming object is given regardless of whether or not the acquired value matches the jackpot value. As the number approaches, the number of cases where the game is continued increases, and as a result, the operation rate of the pachinko machine is increased. Further, since the third value privilege is smaller than the second value, the player is relieved without giving a large loss to the hall side.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine which is the invention according to claim 4, an acquired value is acquired when a plurality of symbols are fluctuated and stopped on the display until the second predetermined number of times. Even if it is an acquired value, it matches the jackpot value, and using this as a trigger, the third value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming object is granted, so the third value privilege can be reliably given.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 12 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a first type of pachinko machine, and as shown in FIG. 12, a symbol display device 3 having a display 4 on a game board 2, a start port 5, The big prize opening 6 is provided. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, the three symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 change, and thereafter the three symbols that are changing are displayed. When stopped in a predetermined combination, the big winning opening 6 is opened and closed in a predetermined release pattern, resulting in a “hit game state”.

In this regard, the symbols displayed on the display unit 4 of the symbol display device 3 will be described. Here, the symbols are “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, Twelve types of “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12” are prepared. And these 12 kinds of symbols, as shown in FIG. 14, in the left symbol display area 7 provided in the display 4 of the symbol display device 3, the middle symbol display area 8, and the right symbol display area 9, respectively. In principle, “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “7” → “8” → “9” → “10” → “11” → “12” → After changing in the order of “1” →..., Stop in the order of the left symbol display area 7, the middle symbol display area 8, and the right symbol display area 9.
Hereinafter, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 7, the middle symbol display area 8, and the right symbol display area 9 is referred to as "final stop symbol".

At this time, when the symbols stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 7, the middle symbol display area 8, and the right symbol display area 9 are all the same, for example, 12 combinations shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the game is stopped with a predetermined combination, and after stopping with the predetermined combination, the big winning opening 6 is opened and closed with a predetermined release pattern, thereby becoming a “hit game state”.
Hereinafter, the 12 combinations of symbols shown in FIG. 15 are referred to as “hits”.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the left symbol display area 7 and the middle symbol display area 8 are stopped and displayed at the same symbol, and the symbol displayed in the right symbol display area 9 is changing. There is a possibility that the player stops at any one of the predetermined combinations shown and shifts to the “big hit gaming state”, and at this time, the player has a sense of expectation. Therefore, a state in which the player has a sense of expectation, that is, as shown in FIG. 16, the left symbol display area 7 and the middle symbol display area 8 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the right symbol display area 9 A state in which the displayed symbol is changing is called a “reach state”. In addition, the symbol combination of the state in which the left symbol display area 7 and the middle symbol display area 8 are stopped / displayed with the same symbol and the right symbol display area 9 is stopped / displayed with a different symbol is referred to as “hasle reach symbol”. It is called. Furthermore, in this “reach state”, various “reach images” are displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 in order to increase the player's expectation. Here, three types of “reach video”, reach A, reach B, and reach C, are prepared, and any one of them is displayed.

  The operation of changing / stopping the symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is determined based on the values of two counters acquired immediately after the pachinko ball wins the start opening 5. Here, whether or not to stop the three symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 in a predetermined combination (shown in FIG. 15), that is, whether or not to enter the “hit game state”, It is determined on the basis of the value of one counter acquired immediately after the pachinko ball wins at the starting port 5, and for each of the three symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3, “1”. , “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12”, Which number of “big hit symbol” is determined is determined based on the value of the other counter acquired immediately after the pachinko ball wins the start opening 5.

  In addition, as described above, the symbol change / stop operation displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the start port 5. When the symbol displayed on the display 4 of the display device 3 is fluctuating, and when a pachinko ball wins at the starting port 5, the values of the two counters acquired at the time of winning are stored and held, Immediately after the changing symbol is stopped, or when the changing symbol is stopped in a predetermined combination (shown in FIG. 15), immediately after the “big hit gaming state” is finished, it is stored / held. Based on the values of the two counters, the operation of changing / stopping the symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is started. Here, it is possible to hold up to four sets of values of the two counters stored and held.

  This point will be described in detail. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, with respect to the values of the two counters acquired immediately after the pachinko ball wins the start opening 5, Five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, and E4 that can store and hold up to five sets are secured, and among them, four storage areas E1, E2, E3, and E4 have four holds corresponding to each. A lamp 61 is provided on the top of the symbol display device 3 (see FIG. 14). Then, when a pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, as shown in FIG. 17B, a set of counter values D0 acquired at the time of winning is stored in the storage area E0 and stored in the storage area E0. Based on the value D0 of one set of counters, the operation of changing / stopping the symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is started.

  Thereafter, when the symbol displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is fluctuating, and when a pachinko ball wins the start opening 5, as shown in (c) of FIG. The counter value D1 is stored and held in the storage area E1, and one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E1 is turned on. In FIG. 17, the black color of the holding lamp 61 indicates lighting, and the white color indicates off. After that, when the symbol displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is fluctuating, and when a pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, as shown in FIG. One set of counter values D2 is stored and held in the storage area E2, and one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E2 is turned on.

  After that, when the symbol displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is fluctuating, and when a pachinko ball wins at the starting port 5, as shown in FIG. One set of counter values D3 is stored and held in the storage area E3, and one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E3 is turned on. After that, when the symbol displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is fluctuating, and a pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, as shown in FIG. A set of counter values D4 is stored and held in the storage area E4, and one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E4 is turned on.

  After that, even if the symbol displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is fluctuating, and even if a pachinko ball wins in the starting port 5, the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, E4 Each of the counters stores a set of counter values D0, D1, D2, D3, D4, and there is no area for storing / holding a set of counter values to be acquired at the time of winning. A set of counter values is not acquired.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17 (f), in the state where one set of counter values D0, D1, D2, D3, D4 is stored in each of the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, E4. When the symbol change / stop operation displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is completed based on the value D0 of the set of counters stored in the storage area E0, (a) in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the storage area E0 is emptied, and the set of counter values D1 stored in the storage area E1 is overwritten on the storage area E0, and the set of counter values D2 stored in the storage area E2 Is overwritten in the storage area E1, the set of counter values D3 stored in the storage area E3 is overwritten in the storage area E2, and the set of counter values D4 stored in the storage area E4 is overwritten in the storage area E3. Empty the storage area E4 Turns off one hold lamps 61 corresponding to the area E4. In FIG. 18, the black color of the holding lamp 61 indicates lighting, and the white color indicates non-lighting. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18B, based on the value D1 of one set of counters stored in the storage area E0, the change / stop of the symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 The operation starts. At this time, since the storage area E4 is empty, if a pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, it is possible to store / hold the value of one set of counters acquired at the time of winning in the storage area E4.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, in the state where one set of counter values D1, D2, D3, D4 is stored in each of the four storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, the storage area E0. When the change / stop operation of the symbol displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is completed based on the value D1 of the set of counters stored in the storage area E0, the storage area E0 is emptied and stored. The set of counter values D2 stored in the area E1 is overwritten in the storage area E0, the set of counter values D3 stored in the storage area E2 is overwritten in the storage area E1, and stored in the storage area E3. One set of counter values D4 is overwritten in the storage area E2, the storage area E3 is emptied, and one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E3 is turned off. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18C, based on the value D2 of one set of counters stored in the storage area E0, the change / stop of the symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 The operation starts. At this time, since the storage areas E3 and E4 are empty, if a pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, it is possible to store / hold the value of one set of counters acquired at the time of winning in the storage area E3. Furthermore, if a pachinko ball wins at the start opening 5, it is possible to store / hold the value of one set of counters acquired at the time of winning in the storage area E4.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), in the state where one set of counter values D2, D3, D4 is stored in each of the three storage areas E0, E1, E2, it is stored in the storage area E0. When the operation of changing / stopping the symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is completed based on the value D2 of one set of counters, the storage area E0 is emptied and stored in the storage area E1. The set of counter values D3 thus written is overwritten in the storage area E0, the set of counter values D4 stored in the storage area E2 is overwritten in the storage area E1, the storage area E2 is emptied, and the storage area E2 is stored. The corresponding one holding lamp 61 is turned off. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), based on the value D3 of one set of counters stored in the storage area E0, the change / stop of the symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 The operation starts. At this time, since the storage areas E2, E3, E4 are empty, if a pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, it is possible to store / hold the value of one set of counters acquired at the time of winning in the storage area E2. Furthermore, if a pachinko ball wins at the start opening 5, it is also possible to store / hold the value of one set of counters acquired at the time of winning in the storage area E3. Can win, it is also possible to store / hold the value of one set of counters acquired at the time of winning in the storage area E4.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), a set of counters stored in the storage area E0 in a state where a set of counter values D3 and D4 are stored in the two storage areas E0 and E1, respectively. When the symbol change / stop operation displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is completed based on the value D3, the storage area E0 is emptied and the set stored in the storage area E1 is stored. The counter value D4 is overwritten in the storage area E0, the storage area E1 is emptied, and one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E1 is turned off. As a result, as shown in (e) of FIG. 18, the change / stop of the symbol displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 based on the value D4 of one set of counters stored in the storage area E0. The operation starts. At this time, since the storage areas E1, E2, E3, and E4 are empty, if a pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, the value of one set of counters acquired at the time of winning is stored and held in the storage area E1. Furthermore, if a pachinko ball wins at the start opening 5, it is also possible to store and hold the value of one set of counters acquired at the time of winning in the storage area E2. If a pachinko ball wins, it is possible to store and hold the value of a set of counters acquired at the time of winning in the storage area E3. Furthermore, if a pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, it is acquired at the time of winning. It is also possible to store and hold the values of the set of counters in the storage area E4.

  However, in the case shown in FIG. 18, when the movement of the symbols displayed on the display unit 4 of the symbol display device 3 is stopped and stopped in a predetermined combination (the one shown in FIG. 15), The symbol changing / stopping operation displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is not performed when the symbol changing / stopping operation displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is completed. Immediately after the “big hit gaming state” for the combination (shown in FIG. 15) is completed, it is started based on a set of counter values D1, D2, D3, D4 and the like newly stored in the storage area E0. .

  FIG. 19 is a block diagram of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a main board 20, a display sub board 30, a lamp control board 40, a prize ball sub board 50, and the like are provided. In this respect, the main board 20 is equipped with a main control CPU 21, a main control ROM 22, a main control RAM 23, an input / output port 24, and the like. Further, the input / output port 24 receives a pachinko ball at the start port switch 63 for detecting that the pachinko ball has won at the start port 5 (see FIG. 12) or at the grand prize port 6 (see FIG. 12). A prize winning port switch 64 for detecting that the player has won, a V zone sensor 65 for detecting that a pachinko ball has won in the V zone (not shown) of the prize winning opening 6 (see FIG. 12), and a prize winning opening. 6 (see FIG. 12) is connected to a prize winning solenoid 202 for performing an opening / closing operation. Note that the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, and E4 described in FIGS. 17 and 18 and two counters whose values are acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start opening 5 (see FIG. 12). Are secured in the main control RAM 23.

  The display sub-board 30 includes a symbol display control CPU 31, a symbol display control ROM 32, a symbol display control RAM 33, an input / output port 34, a VDP 35, and the like. Based on the information sent from the substrate 20, the display contents of the display 5 connected to the VDP 35 are controlled based on the control method and other technical information stored in the symbol display control ROM 32, the symbol display control RAM 33, and the like.

  The lamp control board 40 includes a lamp control CPU 41, a lamp control ROM 42, a lamp control RAM 43, an input / output port 44, and the like. Further, four holding lamps 61 (see FIG. 12) and other lamps are connected to the input / output port 44. The lamp control CPU 41 is connected to the input / output port 44 based on the control method and other technical information stored in the lamp control ROM 42, the lamp control RAM 43, etc., according to the command sent from the main board 20. The lighting contents of the four hold lamps 61 (see FIG. 12) and other lamps are controlled.

  The prize ball sub-board 50 is equipped with a prize ball control CPU 51, a prize ball control ROM 52, a prize ball control RAM 53, an input / output port 54, and the like. Further, the input / output port 54 has a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of pachinko balls when the pachinko balls win the start opening 5 (see FIG. 12) or the big winning opening 6 (see FIG. 12). 62 is connected. Then, the prize ball control CPU 51, in accordance with the command sent from the main board 20, based on the control method and other technical information stored in the prize ball control ROM 52, the prize ball control RAM 53, etc., the prize ball payout device 62. Control the operation content of.

  The operation content of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above is executed by processing a flowchart described later on the main board 20 or the like.

  Next, a program executed on the main board 20 in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The programs executed on the main board 20 include a main program that operates immediately after the power is turned on and an interrupt program that operates at regular intervals (for example, every 4 msec).

  FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a main program executed on the main board 20. The main program in FIG. 1 operates immediately after the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, first, in S11, it is determined whether or not there is a backup recovery process. If it is determined that there is a backup restoration process (S11: Yes), the process proceeds to S12, and after performing the process of restoring the backup data, the process proceeds to S13. At this time, S201 in FIG. 27 is executed at the time point W1 in the course of proceeding from S12 to S13. In S201, an area for storing the value of the variable K is secured in the main control RAM 23 of FIG. 19, and “0” is substituted for the variable K. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no backup recovery process (S11: No), the process proceeds to S13 without doing anything. In S13, counters used for determination on the main board 20, such as a symbol counter, a fluctuation pattern counter, a reach counter, a left symbol counter, a middle symbol counter, and a right symbol counter, are counted up. Furthermore, after the initial value change counter is incremented in S14, the process returns to S13, and the above-described count-up processes in S13 and S14 are repeated.

  In this regard, the symbol counter, the fluctuation pattern counter, the initial value change counter, the reach counter, the left symbol counter, the middle symbol counter, the right symbol counter, and the like are secured in the main control RAM 23 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, the symbol counter is an arc counter that counts up the range of “1” to “6” every “1”, and a value obtained by doubling the value of the symbol counter or A value obtained by doubling the value of the symbol counter and subtracting “1” means a “big hit symbol” displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3. Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the left symbol counter, the middle symbol counter, and the right symbol counter are arc counters that increment the range of “1” to “12” every “1”. The combination of values means a combination of symbols other than the “hit symbol” displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 except for the 12 combinations shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the fluctuation pattern counter is an arc counter that counts up the range of “0” to “9” every “1”. Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the initial value change counter is an arc counter that counts up the range of “1” to “499” every “1”.

  On the other hand, FIG. 2 is a flowchart of an interrupt program executed on the main board 20. The interrupt program shown in FIG. 2 operates at regular time intervals (for example, every 4 msec) after the power is turned on, and the required time from start to return is at most constant time (eg, 4 msec). It will never be exceeded. In the interrupt program of FIG. 2, first, in S21, the jackpot counter is counted up. After that, the start winning process of S22, the result notification process of S23, the jackpot game process of S24, the initial value change process of the jackpot counter of S25, the winning ball payout process of S26, and the lost symbol process of S27 are sequentially performed. After the loss symbol processing of S27, the main program S13 and S14 of FIG. 1 are repeatedly performed on the main board 20 until this interrupt program is activated next time.

  In this respect, the jackpot counter is secured in the main control RAM 23 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, the jackpot counter is an arc counter that counts up the range of “0” to “499” every “1”, but is secured separately from the above-described initial value change counter. Furthermore, the same value as that of the above-described initial value change counter is not taken at the same time because of its function. Here, the meaning of the value of the jackpot counter will be described. When “7” is acquired when the pachinko ball wins at the start port 5, the value of the jackpot counter of the “7” is displayed. The three symbols that are changed and stopped on the display 4 are stopped in any one of the twelve predetermined combinations shown in FIG. 15, and the grand prize winning opening 6 opens and closes in a predetermined opening pattern. It becomes a jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot”). Further, when a pachinko ball is won at the starting port 5 in the probability changing state to be described later, any one of “7”, “150”, “200”, “250”, “300”, “450” is acquired. And it ’s a “big hit”. The three symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 shift to the “reach state” shown in FIG. 16, but after that, none of the twelve predetermined combinations shown in FIG. 15. The fact that the player does not stop and become a “hit game state” is called “losing reach”. Further, the three symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 do not shift to the “reach state” shown in FIG. 16, and are not any of the 12 predetermined combinations shown in FIG. Stopping things and not becoming a “big hit gaming state” is called “complete loss”.

  Next, the start winning process (S22 in the figure) of the interrupt program will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, first, in S31, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball has been won at the starting port 5. This determination is made based on whether or not the start port switch 63 provided in the start port 5 has detected a pachinko ball. Here, when it is determined that the pachinko ball has not won at the starting port 5 (S31: No), the process returns to the interruption program of FIG. 2, but when it is determined that the pachinko ball has won at the starting port 5 ( In S31: Yes, the process proceeds to S32.

  In S32, it is determined whether or not the upper limit of storage, that is, whether or not the storage area E4 (see FIGS. 17 and 18) is empty. If it is determined that the storage area E4 (see FIGS. 17 and 18) is not empty (S32: Yes), the process returns to the interrupt program in FIG. 2, but the storage area E4 (see FIGS. 17 and 18). Is determined to be empty (S32: No), the process proceeds to S33. In S33, the current jackpot counter value and the current symbol counter value are acquired, and as shown in any one of (a) to (f) of FIG. After storing the value of one set of counters in any of E2, E3, and E4, the process proceeds to S37.

  In S37, it is determined whether or not there is storage, that is, whether or not one set of counter values is stored in the storage area E0 (see FIGS. 17 and 18). Here, as shown in FIG. 17A, when it is determined that the value of one set of counters is not stored in the storage area E0 (S37: No), the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG. As shown in FIGS. 17B to 17E, when it is determined that one set of counter values is stored in the storage area E0 (S37: Yes), the process proceeds to S36.

  In S36, as shown in FIGS. 17C to 17F, when one set of counter values is stored in the storage area E1, one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E1 is turned on. Or, when one set of counter values is stored in the storage area E2, one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E2 is turned on, and then one set of counter values is stored in the storage area E3. After lighting one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E3, when one set of counter values was stored in the storage area E4, one holding lamp 61 corresponding to the storage area E4 was turned on. Then, the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG.

  Next, the interrupt program result notification process (S23 in the figure) will be described based on the flowchart in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, first, in S61, it is determined whether or not the three symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 are changing. Here, when it is determined that the three symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 are changing (S61: Yes), the process proceeds to S62, and whether or not the changing time of the symbol has ended. Determine whether. If it is determined that the symbol variation time does not end (S62: No), the program returns to the interrupt program of FIG. 2 without doing anything, but it is determined that the symbol variation time has ended. In this case (S62: Yes), the process proceeds to S63, where an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the symbol is transmitted to the display sub board 30 in FIG. 19, and then the process returns to the interrupt program in FIG.

  In S63, the memory is rewritten for the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, and E4. For example, at this time, as shown in FIG. 17 (f), when a set of counter values is stored in each of the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, E4, FIG. After passing through (a), as shown in FIG. 18 (b), rewriting of the storage for the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, and E4 is performed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18B, when a set of counter values is stored in each of the four storage areas E0, E1, E2, and E3, the storage area E0 is emptied. Then, as shown in (c) of FIG. 18, the rewriting of the storage for the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, and E4 is performed.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), when a set of counter values is stored in each of the three storage areas E0, E1, and E2, the storage area E0 is emptied. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), rewriting of storage for the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, and E4 is performed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), when a pair of counter values is stored in each of the two storage areas E0 and E1, after the storage area E0 is emptied, As shown in (e) of FIG. 18, rewriting of the storage for the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, and E4 is performed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), when one set of counter values is stored in one storage area E0, the storage area E0 is emptied and then ( As shown in a), the rewriting of the memory for the five storage areas E0, E1, E2, E3, E4 is performed.

Further, in S61, when it is determined that the three symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 are not changing (S61: No), the process proceeds to S64 to determine whether or not there is a memory. It is determined whether or not one set of counter values is stored in the storage area E0 (see FIGS. 17 and 18). Here, as shown in FIG. 17A, when it is determined that the value of one set of counters is not stored in the storage area E0 (S64: No), the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG. When determining that one set of counter values is stored in the storage area E0 as shown in (f) of FIG. 17 and (b) to (e) of FIG. 18 (S64: Yes), Proceed to S66.
In S64 described above, the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG. 2 even in the middle of the “big hit gaming state”.

  In S66, it is determined whether any one of the hold lamps 61 is lit. Here, when it is determined that all of the hold lamps 61 are not lit (S66: No), the process proceeds without doing anything, but it is determined that any one of the hold lamps 61 is lit. If yes (S66: Yes), the process proceeds to S67, and one of the right-side holding lamps 61 is turned off.

  That is, at this time, as shown in FIG. 18A, when all of the four holding lamps 61 are lit, as shown in FIG. 18B, it corresponds to the storage area E4. One hold lamp 61 to be turned off is turned off. At this time, when three of the four holding lamps 61 are lit as shown in FIG. 18B, the storage area E3 is stored as shown in FIG. The corresponding one holding lamp 61 is turned off. At this time, when two of the four holding lamps 61 are lit as shown in FIG. 18C, the storage area E2 is stored as shown in FIG. The corresponding one holding lamp 61 is turned off. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18D, when one of the four holding lamps 61 is lit, the storage area E1 is stored in the storage area E1, as shown in FIG. The corresponding one holding lamp 61 is turned off.

  Then, at time point W2 after S66 or S67 is executed, S211 in FIG. 28 is executed. That is, in S211, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable K is “500”. At this time, when it is determined that the value of the variable K is “500” (S211: Yes), the process proceeds to S70 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variable K is not “500” (S211: No), the process proceeds to S69 of FIG.

  Then, in the next S69, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot counter stored in the current storage area E0 is a jackpot value.

  Here, the process of S69 is demonstrated based on FIG. First, in S161, the value of the jackpot counter stored in the current storage area E0 is read. Next, in S162, it is determined whether or not a probability variation state to be described later. Here, when it is determined that the state is not the probability variation state (S162: No), the process proceeds to S163, and “7” that is a big hit value in the normal state is read. In this regard, “7”, which is a big hit value at the normal time, is read from the table shown in FIG. 6 provided in the main control ROM 22. Thereafter, in S164, “7”, which is a normal jackpot value, is subtracted from the value of the jackpot counter. In S165, it is determined whether or not the subtraction result is “0”. Here, when it is determined that the subtraction result is “0” (S165: Yes), the process proceeds to S70 of FIG. 4, but when it is determined that the subtraction result is not “0” (S165: No). ), The process proceeds to S73 of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation state is present (S162: Yes), the process proceeds to S166, and the jackpot values at the time of probability variation are "7", "150", "200", "250", "300", “450” is read. In this respect, the jackpot values “7”, “150”, “200”, “250”, “300”, “450” at the time of the probability change are read from the table shown in FIG. 6 provided in the main control ROM 22. It is. Thereafter, in S167, the jackpot value “7”, “150”, “200”, “250”, “300”, “450” at the time of probability change is subtracted from the value of the jackpot counter, and in S168, It is determined whether or not there is even one “0” among the six subtraction results. Here, when it is determined that “0” is one of the six subtraction results (S168: Yes), the process proceeds to S70 in FIG. 4, but all of the six subtraction results are “0”. If not (S168: No), the process proceeds to S73 in FIG.

  In S70 of FIG. 4, one of the 12 sets of “hit symbols” shown in FIG. 15 is selected as the “final stop symbol” from the value of the symbol counter stored in the current storage area E0. Here, the process of S70 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S251, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable K is “500”. At this time, when it is determined that the value of the variable K is “500” (S251: Yes), the process proceeds to S257, and after selecting the “big hit symbol” of “6” “6” “6”, Proceed to S71 of 4.

  On the other hand, in S251 described above, when it is determined that the value of the variable K is not “500” (S251: No), the process proceeds to S252. In S252, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable K is “350” or more. At this time, if it is determined that the value of the variable K is not equal to or greater than “350” (S252: No), the process proceeds to S253, where the symbol counter value is doubled and unified to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. After “design” is selected, the process proceeds to S71 in FIG. For example, when the value of the symbol counter stored in the current storage area E0 corresponds to “2”, the value obtained by doubling the symbol counter value and subtracting “1” becomes “5”. From “5”, “5” and “5”, select the “hit symbol”. If the value of the symbol counter stored in the current storage area E0 corresponds to “5”, the value obtained by doubling the symbol counter value and subtracting “1” becomes “9”. From “9”, “9” and “9”, select the “big hit symbol”.

  On the other hand, in S252 described above, when it is determined that the value of the variable K is equal to or greater than “350” (S252: Yes), the process proceeds to S254, and the “big hit symbol” in which the value of the symbol counter is doubled is obtained. After selecting, the process proceeds to S255. For example, when the value of the symbol counter stored in the current storage area E0 corresponds to “1”, the value obtained by doubling the value of the symbol counter becomes “2”. "Select" Big jackpot "of" 2 ". Further, when the value of the symbol counter stored in the current storage area E0 corresponds to “6”, the value obtained by doubling the symbol counter value becomes “12”, so that “12” “12 "Select a jackpot symbol for" 12 ".

  In S255, it is determined whether or not the “big hit symbol” of “6”, “6”, and “6” has been selected. At this time, if it is determined that the “big hit symbol” of “6”, “6”, and “6” has not been selected (S255: No), the process proceeds to S71 in FIG. 4 without doing anything. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “big hit symbol” of “6”, “6”, and “6” is selected (S255: Yes), the “big hit symbol” is changed to “2”, “2”, “2” in S256. After the replacement, the process proceeds to S71 in FIG.

  That is, when the value of the variable K is less than “350”, “1” “1” “1”, “3” “3” “3”, “5” “5” “5”, “7” “ “Big hit symbol” in which odd numbers such as “7”, “7”, “9”, “9”, “9”, “11”, “11”, “11” are arranged is selected. When the value of the variable K is in the range of “350” or more and less than “500”, “2” “2” “2”, “4” “4” except for “6” “6” “6”. “4,” “8,” “8,” “8,” “10,” “10,” “10,” “12,” “12,” “12,” “hits” are selected. Further, when the value of the variable K is “500”, the “big hit symbol” of “6”, “6”, and “6” is selected.

Then, in S71, after acquiring the value of the current fluctuation pattern counter (see FIG. 25), the process proceeds to S72, from the value of the current fluctuation pattern counter (see FIG. 25) and the fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. Then, the variation pattern number is selected, and the process proceeds to S80.
The variation pattern determination table in FIG. 10 will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, in S73, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach counter acquired at this time is a reach value. In this regard, the reach counter is secured in the main control RAM 23 of FIG. 19 and the like, and as shown in FIG. 21, the range from “0” to “99” is incremented by “1”. It is a going arc counter. Further, the reach value is secured in the main control RAM 23 of FIG. 19 and the like, as shown in FIG. 22, “7”, “17”, “27”, “37”, “47”, Ten pieces of “57”, “67”, “77”, “87”, “97” are stored. If it is determined that the value of the reach counter is one of the ten reach values (S73: Yes), the process proceeds to S74.

  In addition, S221 of FIG. 29 is performed in the time point W3 in the middle of progressing from S69 to S73. That is, in S221, “1” is added to the value of the variable K, and thereafter, the process proceeds to S73 in FIG. That is, the value of the variable K means the number of symbol repetitions that are changed and stopped on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 without shifting to the “hit game state” after the power is turned on. Alternatively, it means the number of symbol repetitions that are changed and stopped on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 without shifting to the next “hit gaming state” after the “big hit gaming state” is finished.

  In S74, the “lost reach symbol” stored in the later reach symbol storage area, which will be described later, is set as the “final stop symbol”. Then, in S75, after acquiring the value of the current fluctuation pattern counter (see FIG. 25), the process proceeds to S76, and from the value of the current fluctuation pattern counter (see FIG. 25) and the fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. Then, the variation pattern number is selected, and the process proceeds to S80.

  In S73, if it is determined that the value of the reach counter is not one of the ten reach values (S73: No), the process proceeds to S77. In S77, the “completely lost symbol” stored in the complete lost symbol storage area described later is set as the “final stop symbol”. In this regard, the “completely lost symbol” refers to anything other than the “big hit symbol” and the “loser reach symbol”. In S78, the value of the current variation pattern counter (see FIG. 25) is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to S79, and the current variation pattern counter (see FIG. 25) value and the variation pattern determination table in FIG. Then, the variation pattern number is selected, and the process proceeds to S80.

In S80, information on the “final stop symbol” and information on the number of the variation pattern are transmitted to the display sub-board 30 in FIG.
At this time, the display sub-board 30 in FIG. 19 displays the information on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 based on the information on the “final stop symbol”, the information on the number of the variation pattern, and the video selection table in FIG. While starting the change of three symbols, the display content of the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is controlled. The video selection table in FIG. 11 will be described in detail later.
In S81, the counting of the variation time is started, and then the process returns to the interrupt program in FIG.

  Here, the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 10 will be described. The variation pattern determination table in FIG. 10 is stored in the main control ROM 22 in FIG. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 10, seven variation pattern numbers “1” to “7” are prepared, and each variation pattern number includes a display of the symbol display device 3. The production time for changing / stopping the three symbols displayed in 4 is determined. Moreover, it is divided into “To”, “Hari”, and “Complete”.

In this respect, “this” means that the value of the jackpot counter stored in the current storage area E0 shifts to the “jackpot gaming state”, that is, the value of the jackpot counter is a jackpot value (normally “ 7 ”and“ 7 ”,“ 150 ”,“ 200 ”,“ 250 ”,“ 300 ”,“ 450 ”) at the time of probability change. Therefore, in S72 of FIG. 4, the value of the jackpot counter is a jackpot value ("7" in normal time, "7", "150", "200", "250", "300", "450" in probability variation). (S69: Yes), the number of the variation pattern of any one of “5” to “7” is selected.
When the variable K is “500”, it is treated as “the right” regardless of the value of the jackpot counter, and similarly, the number of the variation pattern of any one of “5” to “7”. Is selected.

  Further, at this time, when the value of the fluctuation pattern counter is “0”, the number of the fluctuation pattern “5” is selected, and when the value of the fluctuation pattern counter is any one of “1” to “3”. The variation pattern number “6” is selected, and if the variation pattern counter value is any of “4” to “9”, the variation pattern number “7” is selected. In addition, the fraction described in the table means the probability at this time.

  “Hari” means that the value of the jackpot counter is a jackpot value (“7” in normal time, “7”, “150”, “200”, “250”, “300”, “450” in probability variation). And the reach counter value is “7”, “17”, “27”, “37”, “47”, “57”, “67”, “77”, “87”, “ 97 ”, that is, transition to the“ reach state ”. Therefore, in S76 of FIG. 4, the value of the jackpot counter is a jackpot value ("7" in normal time, "7", "150", "200", "250", "300", "450" in probability variation). And the reach counter value is “7”, “17”, “27”, “37”, “47”, “57”, “67”, “77”, “87”, “ 97 ”(S73: Yes), the number of the variation pattern of any one of“ 2 ”to“ 4 ”is selected.

  Further, at this time, if the value of the variation pattern counter is any one of “0” to “5”, the number of the variation pattern “2” is selected, and the value of the variation pattern counter is “6” to “8”. Is selected, the variation pattern number “3” is selected, and when the value of the variation pattern counter is “9”, the variation pattern number “4” is selected. In addition, the fraction described in the table means the probability at this time.

  “Complete” means that the value of the jackpot counter is a jackpot value (“7” in normal time, “7”, “150”, “200”, “250”, “300”, “450” in probability variation). And the reach counter value is “7”, “17”, “27”, “37”, “47”, “57”, “67”, “77”, “87”, It means not being “97”, that is, shifting to “complete loss”. Therefore, in S79 of FIG. 4, the value of the jackpot counter is a jackpot value ("7" in normal time, "7", "150", "200", "250", "300", "450" in probability variation). And the reach counter value is “7”, “17”, “27”, “37”, “47”, “57”, “67”, “77”, “87”, “ 97 ”(S73: No), the number of the variation pattern“ 1 ”is selected.

  Of course, at this time, even if the value of the variation pattern counter is any of “0” to “9”, the number of the variation pattern “1” is selected. In addition, the fraction described in the table means the probability at this time.

  Next, the video selection table in FIG. 11 will be described. The video selection table in FIG. 11 is stored in the symbol display control ROM 32 in FIG. In the video selection table of FIG. 11, seven fluctuation pattern numbers “1” to “7” are prepared, and the video content is defined in each fluctuation pattern number. In this respect, the variation pattern numbers correspond to those in the variation pattern determination table of FIG.

  The video content refers to video content displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 when the three symbols displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 fluctuate / stop.

  Further, “completely lost” means an image displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 when “completely lost”. Further, “reach A” means reach A which is a type of “reach video” displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 in the “reach state”. Further, “reach B” means reach B which is a type of “reach video” displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 in the “reach state”. “Reach C” means reach C, which is a type of “reach video” displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 in the “reach state”. Further, ““ big hit ”display” means “big hit” that is displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 when the three symbols varying on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 are stopped with the “big hit symbol”. Means the character.

  The video content is composed of a combination of “completely lost”, “reach A”, “reach B”, “reach C”, and “display”.

  Next, the jackpot game process of S24 of FIG. 2 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, in the jackpot game process of S24 of FIG. 2, first, the flowchart shown in FIG. 30 is executed at a time point W4 before proceeding to S131. That is, in S231 of FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable K is “500”. At this time, when it is determined that the value of the variable K is “500” (S231: Yes), the process proceeds to S235, and after the jackpot game end condition is set to the third value, the process proceeds to S131 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variable K is not “500” (S231: No), the process proceeds to S232.

  In S232, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable K is “350” or more. At this time, when it is determined that the value of the variable K is equal to or greater than “350” (S232: Yes), the process proceeds to S234, and after the jackpot game end condition is set to the second value, the process proceeds to S131 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variable K is not equal to or greater than “350” (S232: No), the process proceeds to S233, and after the jackpot game end condition is set to the first value, the process proceeds to S131 in FIG.

  That is, the jackpot game end condition is the first value when the value of the variable K is less than “350”, and the second value when the value of the variable K is in the range of “350” or more and less than “500”. When the value of the variable K is “500”, it is set as the third value.

  Here, the termination condition of the “big hit gaming state” will be described. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a first type pachinko machine, and the “big hit gaming state” means, for example, that ten pachinko balls win the big prize opening 6 or a predetermined time elapses. Until then, the grand prize opening 6 is opened. At this time, when a pachinko ball wins in the V zone (not shown), the grand prize opening 6 is opened and closed to advance to the next round and continue up to 15 rounds. And proceed. Therefore, the end condition of the “big hit game state” is that the pachinko ball has not won a prize in the V zone (not shown) while the grand prize winning opening 6 is open, or has been digested up to 15 rounds.

  However, here, “the fact that the pachinko ball has not won in the V zone (not shown) or the game has been digested up to 15 rounds while the grand prize winning opening 6 is open” is the first jackpot game end condition. Value. The second value of the jackpot game end condition is “the pachinko ball has not won in the V zone (not shown) while the big prize opening 6 is open, or has been digested up to 20 rounds”. Further, the third value of the jackpot game end condition is “the pachinko ball has not won in the V zone (not shown) while the big prize opening 6 is open, or has been digested up to four rounds”.

  That is, when the jackpot game end condition is the first value, it can be digested up to 15 rounds, and when the jackpot game end condition is the second value, it can be digested up to 20 rounds. When the end condition is the third value, it is possible to digest up to 4 rounds.

  Then, in S131 of FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the “big hit gaming state” is in progress. Here, when it is determined that the “big hit gaming state” is in the middle (S131: Yes), the process proceeds to S132 to determine whether or not the “big hit gaming state” end condition is satisfied.

  The end condition of the “big hit gaming state” here is one of the first value, the second value, and the third value set at the time point W4 described above.

  Then, when it is determined that the end condition of the “hit game state” is not satisfied (S132: No), the process returns to the interruption program of FIG. 2, but when it is determined that the end condition of the “hit game state” is satisfied. (S132: Yes), the process proceeds to S133, and an end screen display command is transmitted to the display sub-board 30. In S134, after the “big hit gaming state” is terminated, the process proceeds to S137. At this time, when receiving the end screen display command, the display sub-board 30 ends the display content displayed on the display unit 4 of the symbol display device 3 during the “big hit gaming state”. Note that the flowchart of FIG. 31 is executed at the time point W5 in the course of proceeding from S134 to S137. That is, after substituting “0” for the value of the variable K in S241 of FIG. 31, the process proceeds to S137 of FIG. In S137, the “hit symbol” is “7” “7” “7”, “8” “8” “8”, “9” “9” “9”, “10” “10” “10”, It is determined whether or not any one of “11”, “11”, “11”, “12”, “12”, and “12”. Here, the “hit symbol” is “7” “7” “7”, “8” “8” “8”, “9” “9” “9”, “10” “10” “10”, “11” ”“ 11 ”“ 11 ”,“ 12 ”“ 12 ”“ 12 ”(S137: Yes), the process proceeds to S138 and secured in the main control RAM 23 of FIG. After substituting “1” indicating the probability change state into the flag, the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG. On the other hand, the “hit symbol” is “7” “7” “7”, “8” “8” “8”, “9” “9” “9”, “10” “10” “10”, “11” When it is determined that none of “11”, “11”, “12”, “12”, and “12” is obtained (S137: No), the process proceeds to S139, and the flag secured in the main control RAM 23 of FIG. Then, after substituting “0” indicating the normal state, the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG.

That is, here, the probability variation state refers to a state in which there are six jackpot values for the jackpot counter value: “7”, “150”, “200”, “250”, “300”, “450” ( S166) in FIG. 5, from the player side, the “big hit symbol” is “7” “7” “7”, “8” “8” “8”, “9” “9” “9”, “ Occurs when any of "10", "10", "10", "11", "11", "11", "12", "12", and "12". Further, the normal state means a state in which the jackpot value with respect to the value of the jackpot counter is only “7” (S163 in FIG. 5). From the viewpoint of the player, the “jackpot symbol” is “1”. “1” “1”, “2” “2” “2”, “3” “3” “3”, “4” “4” “4”, “5” “5” “5”, “6” Occurs when either “6” or “6”.
In the initial state, “0” representing the normal state is assigned to the flag secured in the main control RAM 23 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not in the middle of the “hit game state” (S131: No), the process proceeds to S135, and the “hit game” is displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 to notify the jackpot game. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not it is immediately after transmitting a command to stop the fluctuation of the symbol to the display sub-board 30 of FIG. Here, when it is determined that the command for stopping the variation of the symbol is not immediately after being transmitted to the display sub-board 30 of FIG. 19 (S135: No), the program returns to the interrupt program of FIG. 2, but the variation of the symbol is stopped. If it is determined that it is immediately after the instruction to be sent is sent to the display sub-board 30 in FIG. 19 (S135: Yes), the process proceeds to S136, and after starting the “big hit gaming state”, the interrupt program in FIG. Return to.

  Next, the initial value changing process of the jackpot counter in S25 of FIG. 2 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, in the initial value change processing of the big hit counter in S25 of FIG. 2, it is determined in S141 whether or not the big hit counter has made one round. Here, when it is determined that the big hit counter has not made one round (S141: No), the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG. 2, but when it is determined that the big hit counter has made one round (S141: Yes), S142. Then, the current value X1 of the initial value change counter is acquired. In S143, the jackpot counter is set to the value X1, and the process proceeds to S144 so that the jackpot counter can count up with the value X1 as an initial value, and then the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG.

  In this regard, as shown in FIG. 26, the jackpot counter is an arc counter that counts up the range of “0” to “499” every “1”, so whether or not the jackpot counter has made one round. (S141) is determined based on whether or not the value of the jackpot counter is a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the initial value X1.

  Next, the prize ball payout process in S26 of FIG. 2 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, in S151, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball has been won at the start port 5. Here, when it is determined that the pachinko ball has been won at the start opening 5 (S151: Yes), the process proceeds to S152, and the prize ball sub-board 50 is made to pay out the number of prize balls for winning at the start opening 5. After issuing the instruction, the program returns to the interrupt program of FIG. At this time, the prize ball sub-board 50 pays out a predetermined number of pachinko balls via the prize ball payout device 62. On the other hand, when it is determined that the pachinko ball has not won at the start opening 5 (S151: No), the process proceeds to S153, where it is determined whether or not the pachinko ball has won the big winning opening 6. Here, when it is determined that the pachinko ball has not won the grand prize opening 6 (S153: No), the process returns to the interruption program of FIG. 2, but when it is determined that the pachinko ball has won the big prize opening 6 (S153: Yes), the process proceeds to S154, and after giving a command to the prize ball sub-board 50 to pay out the number of prize balls for winning in the big prize opening 6, the process returns to the interruption program of FIG. At this time, the prize ball sub-board 50 pays out a predetermined number of pachinko balls via the prize ball payout device 62.

  Next, the lost symbol process in S27 of FIG. 2 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, in S171, it is determined whether or not the value of the left symbol counter and the value of the middle symbol counter are the same. If it is determined that the value of the left symbol counter and the value of the middle symbol counter are the same (S171: Yes), the process proceeds to S172, where the value of the middle symbol counter is the same as the value of the right symbol counter. Determine whether or not. In this regard, the left symbol counter, the middle symbol counter, and the right symbol counter are arc counters that increment the range of “1” to “12” every “1”, as shown in FIG.

  When it is determined that the value of the middle symbol counter and the value of the right symbol counter are the same (S172: Yes), the program returns to the interrupt program of FIG. 2, but the value of the middle symbol counter and the value of the right symbol counter are the same. Are determined not to be the same (S172: No), the process proceeds to S173, and the combination of the left symbol counter value, the middle symbol counter value, and the right symbol counter value is defined as the “loser reach symbol”. After overwriting the symbol storage area, the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG. Specifically, for example, when the value of the left symbol counter is “1”, the value of the middle symbol counter is “1”, and the value of the right symbol counter is “2” (S171: Yes, S172: No), Although “1”, “1”, and “2” are overwritten in the storage area for lost reach symbols as “lost reach symbols” (S173), the value of the left symbol counter is “1” and the value of the middle symbol counter is “1”. When the value of the right symbol counter is “1” (S171: Yes, S172: Yes), the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG. 2 without doing anything for the lost reach symbol storage area.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the left symbol counter and the value of the middle symbol counter are not the same (S171: No), the process proceeds to S174, where the value of the left symbol counter, the value of the middle symbol counter, and the value of the right symbol counter 2 is overwritten in the complete lost symbol storage area as “completely lost symbol” and then the process returns to the interrupt program of FIG. Specifically, for example, when the value of the left symbol counter is “0”, the value of the middle symbol counter is “1”, and the value of the right symbol counter is “2” (S171: No), “0” “ "1" and "2" are overwritten in the complete loss symbol storage area as "complete loss symbol" (S174).
The loss reach symbol storage area and the complete loss symbol storage area are secured in the main control RAM 23 of FIG.

  As described above in detail, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the value of the variable K is less than “350”, that is, after the power is turned on, the symbol display is not performed. When the number of times the symbol is changed / stopped on the display 4 of the device 3 is less than “350”, or after the “big hit gaming state” is completed, the next “big hit gaming state” is entered. If the number of times the symbol is changed / stopped on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is less than “350” times, the value of the jackpot counter acquired in S33 is the normal jackpot value in normal times. When “7” coincides with “7” (S69: Yes), at the time of probability change, the value of the jackpot counter acquired at S33 is the jackpot value at the time of probability change “7”, “150”, “200”, “250”. , “300”, “450” (S69: Yes), the game state is a “hit game state” in which the grand prize winning opening 6 can be opened and closed up to a maximum of 15 rounds (S232: No, S233).

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbols are changed and stopped hundreds of times on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 without shifting to the “big hit gaming state” after the power is turned on. What is repeated or stopped and displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 without shifting to the next “jackpot gaming state” after the “jackpot gaming state” is ended. If the player is in a disadvantageous state such as being repeated 100 times, when the number of times is repeated “350” times or more, the following operation environment is entered.

  That is, when the value of the variable K is in the range of “350” or more and less than “500”, that is, the symbol is displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 without shifting to the “hit game state” after the power is turned on. If the number of times the change / stop display is displayed is “350” or more and less than “500” times, or after the “big hit gaming state” is finished, the transition to the next “big hit gaming state” When the number of times the symbol is changed / stopped on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is “350” or more and less than “500”, the value of the jackpot counter acquired in S33 is normal. When the value matches with the jackpot value of “7” (S69: Yes), at the time of probability change, the value of the jackpot counter acquired at S33 is the jackpot value at the time of probability change “7”, “150”, “200”. When it matches any one of “250”, “300”, and “450” (S69: Yes), the “big hit game” in which the grand prize winning opening 6 can be opened / closed up to 20 rounds more than the above 15 rounds. Since the state becomes “state” (S232: Yes, S234), the interest of the player is enhanced, and the player who is in an unfavorable state is rescued.

  Further, when the value of the variable K becomes “500”, that is, the number of times that the symbol is changed / stopped on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 without shifting to the “big hit gaming state” after the power is turned on. When the number of times reaches 500, or after the “big hit gaming state” is completed, the symbols are changed and stopped on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 without shifting to the next “big hit gaming state”. When the number of times reaches “500”, the value of the jackpot counter acquired in S33 is “7”, which is the normal jackpot value, or “7”, “150”, “200” which is the jackpot value at the time of probability change. , “250”, “300”, “450” (S211: Yes), the prize winning opening 6 is always opened and closed up to 4 rounds less than the above 15 rounds. Since the Rukoto that can "jackpot game state" (S231: Yes, S235), without causing a large loss in the hole side, to reliably repair the player in a disadvantageous state. In addition, when the number of times the symbol is changed / stopped on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 approaches “500” times, the number of cases where the game is continued increases, and as a result, the operation rate of the pachinko machine 1 is increased. Become.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning.
For example, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the value of the variable K is in the range of “350” or more and less than “500”, the value of the jackpot counter satisfies the predetermined condition (S69: Yes). When the jackpot 6 is opened and closed and the jackpot 6 can be opened and closed up to a maximum of 20 rounds, which is greater than the maximum of 15 rounds above, and the value of the variable K becomes “500”, regardless of the value of the jackpot counter (S211: Yes), it will be sure to be in the “hit game state” in which the big winning opening 6 can be opened and closed up to a maximum of 4 rounds less than the maximum of 15 rounds.

In this regard, the state of the value of the variable K may be displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 as shown in FIG. 33, for example. In FIG. 33, in the display area 201, the value of the variable K up to “500” is displayed as the length of the bar graph 201A, and how close the current value of the variable K is to “500”. Can know. Therefore, judging from the length of the bar graph 201A, the symbols on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 are left until the “big hit gaming state” is reached in which the big winning opening 6 can be opened and closed up to a maximum of four rounds. It is possible to detect how many times the change / stop display should be performed, that is, how many more pachinko balls should be awarded to the start port 5.
In FIG. 33, the value of the variable K up to “500” is displayed as the length of the bar graph 201A in the display area 201, but in addition, it is displayed by a mark corresponding to the value of the variable K. Also good.
Moreover, the status of the value of the variable K may be always displayed, or may be displayed when the value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. For example, when the value of the variable K is less than “350”, the bar graph 201A is not displayed, and when the value of the variable K is “350” or more, the length from “350” to “500” is the length of the bar graph 201A. Display with the right size. At this time, the length of the bar graph 201A is slow before and after “400”, and the length may be abruptly increased from the vicinity of “480”.
Further, the value of the variable K may be digitally displayed on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3.
Further, a display or a lamp for displaying the status of the value of the variable K may be provided separately.

  Also, “350” and “500”, which are judgment criteria for the value of the variable K, are examples, and are set to various numerical values from the viewpoint of profit balance between the hall side and the player side. is there.

  Therefore, for example, when the value of the variable K is in the range of “700” or more and less than “900”, the value of the jackpot counter satisfies the predetermined condition (S69: Yes), and is larger than the maximum of 15 rounds. When the jackpot gaming state where the jackpot 6 can be opened and closed up to a maximum of 20 rounds and the value of the variable K becomes “900”, regardless of the value of the jackpot counter (S211: Yes), be sure to It may be in a “hit game state” in which the grand prize winning opening 6 can be opened and closed up to 4 rounds less than the above 15 rounds.

  Further, for example, when the value of the variable K is in the range of “700” or more and less than “900”, the value of the jackpot counter satisfies the predetermined condition (S69: Yes), and is larger than the maximum of 15 rounds. When the jackpot gaming state that can be opened and closed up to a maximum of 20 rounds and the value of the variable K becomes “1500”, regardless of the value of the jackpot counter (S211: Yes), It may be in a “hit game state” in which the grand prize winning opening 6 can be opened and closed up to 4 rounds less than the above 15 rounds.

  The maximum number of rounds in the “big hit gaming state” is also an example, and is set to various values from the viewpoint of profit balance between the hall side and the player side.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the value of the variable K is in the range of “350” or more and less than “500”, the value of the jackpot counter satisfies the predetermined condition (S69: Yes), The player can be rescued even if only the “big hit gaming state” in which the grand prize winning opening 6 can be opened and closed up to a maximum of 20 rounds, which is greater than the maximum of 15 rounds, can be rescued, and the variable K When the value of “500” is reached, regardless of the value of the jackpot counter (S211: Yes), it is always possible to open and close the grand prize winning opening 6 up to 4 rounds, which is less than the above 15 rounds. Even if only the “state” is implemented, the player can be relieved.
Even in these cases, “350” and “500”, which are judgment criteria for the value of the variable K, can be set to various values from the viewpoint of the profit balance between the hall side and the player side. Also, the maximum number of rounds in the “big hit gaming state” can be set to various values from the viewpoint of profit balance between the hall side and the player side.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, when the value of the variable K is “500”, that is, after the power is turned on, the symbol display is not performed. When the number of times the symbol is changed / stopped on the display 4 of the device 3 is “500”, or after the “big hit gaming state” is finished, the state does not shift to the next “big hit gaming state”. When the number of times the symbol is changed / stopped on the display 4 of the symbol display device 3 is “500” (S211: Yes), S70 in FIG. 4 is performed without making the determination in S69 in FIG. By doing so, it was in a “hit game state” in which the big prize opening 6 can be opened and closed up to 4 rounds.
In this regard, when the determination of “Yes” is made in S211 of FIG. 28, FIG. 6 showing the big hit value at the normal time and the big hit value at the time of the probability change, instead of performing the processing to jump to S70 in FIG. Instead of this table, it is possible to change to a table in which all the values “0” to “499” of the jackpot counter are jackpot values, and to proceed to the determination of S69 of FIG. In this case, any value of the jackpot counter acquired in S33 matches the jackpot value (S69: Yes), so that the jackpot 6 can be reliably opened and closed up to a maximum of four rounds. It is possible to achieve a possible “hit game state” (S231: Yes, S235). In this case, in S241 in FIG. 31, FIG. 6 shows the normal jackpot value and the jackpot value at the time of probability change from a table in which all the values “0” to “499” of the jackpot counter are jackpot values. Process to return to the table.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in FIG. 30, “A pachinko ball has not won in the V zone (not shown) while the big prize opening 6 is open, or has been digested up to 15 rounds”. Is the first value of the jackpot game end condition, and the second value of the jackpot game end condition is “the pachinko ball has not won in the V zone (not shown) while the big prize opening 6 is open, or Furthermore, the third value of the jackpot game end condition is “the fact that the pachinko ball did not win the V zone (not shown) while the big winning opening 6 was open, or 4 "It has been digested until the round." Therefore, the difference between the first value, the second value, and the third value is provided by the number of rounds of the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 6, but in this respect, the number of rounds of the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 6 is the same. Even if it exists, you may provide a difference by the opening time of the big winning opening 6, the maximum allowable number of winning balls per opening of the big winning opening 6, the number of payout balls per winning ball, and the like. Of course, after making a difference in the number of rounds of the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 6, the opening time of the big prize opening 6, the maximum allowable number of winning balls per opening of the big prize opening 6, and the payout per winning ball A difference may be provided by the number of balls.

  The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine having a first type special electric accessory.

In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about a main program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about the start winning process of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about the result alerting | reporting process of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about the result alerting | reporting process of an interruption program. 6 is a table showing a jackpot value at normal time and a jackpot value at probability change in the pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about the jackpot game process of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about the initial value change process of the jackpot counter of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about the prize ball payout process of an interruption program. It is the figure which showed the fluctuation pattern determination table in the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a video selection table in the pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view which showed the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is the figure which showed the kind of three symbols which are fluctuate | varied and stopped with the indicator of a symbol display apparatus. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is the front view which showed the symbol display apparatus and its indicator. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is the figure which showed the predetermined combination about three symbols which are fluctuate | varied and stopped with the indicator of a symbol display apparatus. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is the figure which showed the mode at the time of a reach state about three symbols which are fluctuate | varied and stopped with the indicator of a symbol display apparatus. In the pachinko machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, a diagram showing a method of holding data in five storage areas, a method of turning on / off four hold lamps, and a relationship between five storage areas and four hold lamps It is. In the pachinko machine by one embodiment of the present invention, it is a figure showing how to hold data of five storage areas, how to turn on / off a hold lamp, and the relationship between five storage areas and four hold lamps. . 1 is a block diagram of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a conceptual diagram of a symbol counter. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a conceptual diagram of a reach counter. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a conceptual diagram of a reach counter table. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a conceptual diagram of a left symbol counter, a middle symbol counter, and a right symbol counter. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about the loss symbol process of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a conceptual diagram of a fluctuation pattern counter. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a conceptual diagram of a jackpot counter and an initial value change counter. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about a part of main program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about a part of result notification process of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about a part of result notification process of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about a part of jackpot game process of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about a part of jackpot game process of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart figure about a part of result notification process of an interruption program. In the pachinko machine by one Embodiment of this invention, it is the front view which showed the symbol display apparatus and its indicator.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4 Display 5 Start opening 6 Big prize opening 7 Left symbol display area 8 Middle symbol display area 9 Right symbol display area 21 Main control CPU
23 Main control RAM
D1 to D4 One set of counter values E0 to E4 Storage area K Variable

Claims (4)

An acquisition means for acquiring a value of a jackpot counter updated within a predetermined range as an acquisition value when the pachinko ball has won a start opening;
Display means for performing a change / stop display of a plurality of symbols on a display device when a pachinko ball wins at the start opening,
A privilege granting means for performing a first value privilege that activates the jackpot gaming object when the acquired value matches a predetermined jackpot value;
A counting means for counting the number of times the symbols are changed / stopped on the display after the power is turned on or after the operation of the jackpot gaming object is completed,
The privilege granting means activates the jackpot gaming object when the acquired value matches a predetermined jackpot value when the number counted by the counting means is equal to or greater than a first predetermined number of times. A pachinko machine characterized by providing value benefits. An acquisition means for acquiring a value of a jackpot counter updated within a predetermined range as an acquisition value when the pachinko ball has won a start opening;
Display means for performing a change / stop display of a plurality of symbols on a display device when a pachinko ball wins at the start opening,
A privilege granting means for performing a first value privilege that activates the jackpot gaming object when the acquired value matches a predetermined jackpot value;
A counting means for counting the number of times the symbols are changed / stopped on the display after the power is turned on or after the operation of the jackpot gaming object is completed,
The pachinko machine, wherein the privilege granting unit performs a third value privilege that activates the jackpot gaming object when the number of times counted by the counting unit reaches a second predetermined number of times. An acquisition means for acquiring a value of a jackpot counter updated within a predetermined range as an acquisition value when the pachinko ball has won a start opening;
Display means for performing a change / stop display of a plurality of symbols on a display device when a pachinko ball wins at the start opening,
A privilege granting means for performing a first value privilege that activates the jackpot gaming object when the acquired value matches a predetermined jackpot value;
A counting means for counting the number of times the symbols are changed / stopped on the display after the power is turned on or after the operation of the jackpot gaming object is completed,
When the number of times counted by the counting means is in the range from the first predetermined number of times to less than the second predetermined number of times, the bonus granting unit matches the jackpot game when the acquired value matches a predetermined jackpot value The second value privilege for operating the service item is performed, and the third value privilege for operating the jackpot gaming product is performed when the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the second predetermined number of times. A pachinko machine. A pachinko machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
Changing means for changing all the values of the jackpot counter to the jackpot value;
When the number counted by the counting means becomes the second predetermined number, the changing means is executed, and the obtaining means obtains the value of the jackpot counter as the obtained value, whereby the privilege A pachinko machine characterized in that the giving means performs the third value privilege.

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