JP2007159846A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To deter consecutive small wins in a pinball machine having big wins and the small wins. <P>SOLUTION: In the case of winning by winning/losing judgment caused by entering a ball to a first start opening 32, a small winning game by first opening/closing control is carried out and high probability is provided after this. In the case of winning by winning/losing judgment caused by entering a ball to a second start opening 33, probability variation judgment is carried out after second opening/closing control is carried out. Then, high probability is provided when winning, and normal probability is provided when losing. The high probability is provided after a small win game, so that next winning is generated easily, and a normal pattern time reduction function and an open extension function operate to improve entering probability to the second start opening 33 to improve expectation probability of occurrence of the next winning. Thus, the consecutive small wins are deterred. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

Some ball game machines perform a small hit game and a big hit game based on the success / failure random numbers extracted due to the ball entering the start opening.
In general, there are two types of games called small hit games. There are two types: a type that gives a privilege smaller than a big hit game (A type), and a game ball that has won a big prize at the time of a small hit game passes through a specific area. Some games (type B) generate games similar to jackpot games.

  The A type small win game is simply configured to open less than the big win game compared to the big win game, but enjoy the game with the same open time (about 30 seconds). There is time, and a maximum of 10 winnings are allowed per opening of the big winning opening, so it is possible to acquire 100 or more game balls per opening, We provide games that allow you to obtain game balls.

The B type small hit game is configured to release once for an extremely short time (about 0.6 seconds) compared to the big hit game, and at first glance, the player can obtain many game balls. Although it is not designed to provide games, it is configured to generate games that are similar to jackpot games when the game balls that won the big prize opening pass through a specific area, so many game balls are obtained from the player It can be said that the game is provided.
JP 2003-190560 A

  In conventional ball and ball game machines equipped with a type A or B type small hit game and a big hit game, the starting point that triggers the big hit game and the small hit game is common, and even if the game state is changed The big hit game and the small hit game are generated with the originally set probability, and a special game state cannot be created.

Therefore, in the A type, the player's interest is reduced due to the continuous small hit game.
Similarly, in Type B, a small win game is generated, so that a sense of expectation for the occurrence of a game similar to a big win game can be obtained. Since it is difficult to meet the two conditions for the winning game ball to pass through the specific area, the player's interest is reduced as the small hit games continue.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
The first special figure starting port,
A second special-purpose start opening that is configured as a normal electric accessory that changes open and close, and that is opened when a base drawing lottery is performed when a game ball enters the normal start opening;
A shared counter shared by the first special figure starting port and the second special figure starting port;
The success / failure random number acquired from the common counter due to entering the first special figure start opening or the second special figure start opening is compared with the hit value stored in the determination table, and the success / failure random number is A success / failure determination unit for performing a determination of success / failure as a winning if it matches any of the winning numerical values stored in the determination table;
Opening / closing control means for performing opening / closing control of the special winning opening when the result of the determination is successful,
In a ball game machine comprising: a determination table setting means for alternatively setting a determination table used by the success / failure determination means after completion of the opening / closing control to any one of a plurality of determination tables,
When the success / failure random number determined to be a winning in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the first special figure start opening, the first opening / closing with a relatively small expected number of winning balls When the success / failure random number determined by the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the second special figure starting port, the expected value of the number of winning balls is relatively large. The opening / closing control means for performing the second opening / closing control of
When the success / failure random number determined to be a hit in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the first special figure starting port, the success / failure determination means uses the first open / close control after the end. Setting the determination table to a second determination table in which the number of stored hit numerical values is larger than the first determination table;
When the success / failure random number determined to be a hit in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the second special figure starting port, it is caused by entering the second special figure starting port. The probability variation determination for comparing and comparing the probability variation determination random number obtained from a counter different from the shared counter together with the probability random number determined to be a success in the accuracy determination and the probability variation perception value stored in the probability variation determination table Performed after the end of the second opening / closing control, and if the probability variation random number value matches one of the probability variation hit values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used by the success / failure determination means is set in the second determination table. When the probability variation random number value does not match any of the probability variation hit values stored in the probability variation determination table in the probability variation determination, the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit is the first determination. It said judgment table setting means for setting the Buru,
When the second determination table is set as the determination table used by the success / failure determination means, compared with when the first determination table is set, the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second special figure starting port And a normal electric accessory control means for increasing the frequency of opening per unit time and lengthening the time of one opening.

  In this ball game machine, when the success / failure random number determined to be a success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the first special figure starting opening, the expected number of winning balls is relatively When a small number of first opening / closing controls (corresponding to the small hits of the prior art) are performed and the success / failure random number determined to be a success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained by entering the second special figure starting opening The second open / close control (corresponding to the big hit of the prior art) is performed with a relatively large number of expected balls.

  In addition, when the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the first special figure starting port, the determination table used by the success / failure determination means after the end of the first opening / closing control. Is stored in the second determination table in which the number of hit numerical values stored is larger than that in the first determination table.

  That is, there are a state where the first determination table is set as a determination table used by the determination unit (normal probability) and a state where the second determination table is set as a determination table (high probability). If the winning / incoming determination resulting from entering the starting opening of the figure is a win, the probability becomes high after the first opening / closing control (small hit) is performed.

  On the other hand, when the success / failure random number determined to be a hit in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the second special figure start opening, due to the entrance to the second special figure start opening, The second open / close control performs the probability variation determination for comparing and collating the random number value for probability variation obtained from a counter different from the common counter together with the random number determined to be a success in the failure determination and the probability variation winning value stored in the probability variation determination table. If the probability random number value matches one of the probability variation per unit values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used by the success / failure determination means is set in the second determination table, and the probability variation random value is determined by the probability variation determination. If it does not match any of the probability variation hit values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used by the success / failure determination means is set in the first determination table.

  In other words, when the winning / failing determination resulting from the entrance to the second special figure starting port is a hit, after the second opening / closing control (big hit) is performed, a probability change determination is made as to whether or not to increase the probability, and the probability change is determined. If the random number value matches one of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table (if it is determined by the probability variation determination), the probability becomes high, and if it falls out of the probability variation determination, the probability becomes a normal probability.

  Furthermore, this ball game machine is equipped with a normal electric accessory control means. When the probability is high, the unit per unit time of the normal electric accessory that is the starting point of the second special figure is higher than the normal probability. In order to increase the opening frequency (actual operation of the short time function for normal maps) and lengthen the opening time for one time (activate the open extension function), in a high probability state, change the probability of entering the first special figure starting port. Instead, by increasing the probability of entering the second special figure starting port, the proportion of occurrence of the second opening / closing control is relatively increased compared to the occurrence of the first opening / closing control.

  The ball game machine according to claim 1 is an expected value of the number of award balls in the small hit game by the first opening / closing control when the winning determination is executed due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port. Although it is small, it becomes a high probability after a small hit game, so the next hit is likely to occur and the normal time shortening function and the open extension function are activated, so the probability of entering the second special figure starting opening is The expected probability of the next hit will increase.

As a result, it is possible to suppress the consecutive small hits, and therefore it is possible to suppress the player's interest from deteriorating due to the continuous small hit games.
In addition, as the first hit, it is most advantageous to be a big hit and a probable hit (that is, a probable big hit) by the start of the second special figure, but in comparison with a small hit and a normal big hit (disappears in the probable change judgment), Since a small hit is accompanied by a high probability, there is a concept that even though few winning balls can be obtained, it is usually more advantageous than a big hit, and a new interest can be provided.

  Moreover, although it is comprised so that a common counter and a common determination table may be used, the probability that a jackpot will occur and the probability that a jackpot will occur can be made substantially different.

The ball game machine according to claim 2
The first special figure starting port,
A second special-purpose start opening that is configured as a normal electric accessory that changes open and close, and that is opened when a base drawing lottery is performed when a game ball enters the normal start opening;
The success / failure random number acquired due to the entrance to the first special figure start opening or the second special figure start opening is compared with the winning numerical value stored in the determination table, and the success / failure random number is stored in the determination table. A success / failure determination means for performing a determination of success / failure as a winning if it matches any of the stored winning numerical values;
Opening / closing control means for performing opening / closing control of the special winning opening when the result of the determination is successful,
In a ball game machine comprising: a determination table setting means for alternatively setting a determination table used by the success / failure determination means after completion of the opening / closing control to any one of a plurality of determination tables,
A first counter from which a random number for the determination of success or failure is obtained due to a ball entering the first special figure starting port;
A second counter from which a random number for the determination of success or failure is obtained due to a ball entering the second special figure starting port;
When the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained from the first counter, the first open / close control is performed with a relatively small expected value of the number of winning balls, and the success / failure determination is performed. When the success / failure random number determined to be a hit is the success / failure random number obtained from the second counter, the opening / closing control means for performing the second opening / closing control with a relatively large expected value of the number of winning balls,
When the success / failure random number determined to be a success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained from the first counter, the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit after the first opening / closing control is ended is stored. Set the number of hit numerical values in the second determination table larger than the first determination table,
When the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained from the second counter,
Due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port, the random number value for probability variation determination and the probability variation obtained from a certain probability random number counter different from the second counter together with the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination. Probability change determination is performed after the second opening / closing control is completed to compare and match the probability change per unit value stored in the determination table;
If the probability variation random value matches one of the probability variation per unit values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit is set in the second determination table, and the probability variation random value is determined by the probability variation determination. Is not coincident with any of the probability variation hit values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table setting means for setting the determination table used by the success / failure determination means in the first determination table;
When the second determination table is set as the determination table used by the success / failure determination means, compared with when the first determination table is set, the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second special figure starting port And a normal electric accessory control means for increasing the frequency of opening per unit time and lengthening the time of one opening.

  In this ball game machine, when the success / failure random number determined by the success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained from the first counter, the first opening / closing control (the expected number of prize balls is relatively small) When the success / failure random number determined to be a success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained from the second counter, the expected value of the number of prize balls is relatively large. 2. Open / close control (equivalent to big hit of the prior art) is performed.

  Further, when the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained from the first counter, the determination value used by the success / failure determination means after the end of the first opening / closing control is stored. The number is set in the second determination table having a larger number than the first determination table.

  That is, there are a state where the first determination table is set as a determination table used by the determination unit (normal probability) and a state where the second determination table is set as a determination table (high probability). If the success / failure determination based on the random number (entrance to the first special figure starting port) is a hit, the probability becomes high after the first opening / closing control (small hit) is performed.

On the other hand, when the success / failure random number determined to be a success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained from the second counter,
Due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port, the random number value for probability variation determination and the probability variation determination table acquired from the probability random number counter different from the second counter together with the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the failure determination. After the second opening / closing control is completed, the probability variation determination for comparing and comparing the stored probability variation hit value is performed,
If the probability variation random value matches one of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit is set in the second determination table, and the probability variation random value is stored in the probability variation determination table in the probability variation determination. If it does not match any of the probability variation hit values, the determination table used by the success / failure determination means is set in the first determination table.

  In other words, if the success / failure determination by the success / failure random number of the second counter (the ball entering the second special figure starting port) is a hit, the probability of whether or not to increase the probability after the second opening / closing control (big hit) is performed. When the determination is made and the probability variation random number value matches any of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table (if the probability variation determination is successful), the probability is high, and when the probability variation determination is out, the probability is normal.

  Furthermore, this ball game machine is equipped with a normal electric accessory control means. When the probability is high, the unit per unit time of the normal electric accessory that is the starting point of the second special figure is higher than the normal probability. In order to increase the opening frequency (actual operation of the short time function for normal maps) and lengthen the opening time for one time (activate the open extension function), in a high probability state, change the probability of entering the first special figure starting port. Instead, by increasing the probability of entering the second special figure starting port, the proportion of occurrence of the second opening / closing control is relatively increased compared to the occurrence of the first opening / closing control.

  The ball game machine according to claim 2 is an expected value of the number of award balls in the small hit game by the first opening / closing control when it is determined by the determination of success / failure executed due to the entrance to the first special figure starting port. Although it is small, the success / failure judgment of the 1st and 2nd counters is likely to occur after the small hit game, so the next hit will be more likely to occur, and the normal time shortening function and open extension function will be activated. Therefore, the probability of entering the second special figure starting port is increased, and the expected probability of the next hit is increased.

As a result, it is possible to suppress the consecutive small hits, and therefore it is possible to suppress the player's interest from deteriorating due to the continuous small hit games.
In addition, as the first hit, it is most advantageous to be a big hit and a probable hit (that is, a probable big hit) by the start of the second special figure, but in comparison with a small hit and a normal big hit (disappears in the probable change judgment), Since a small hit is accompanied by a high probability, there is a concept that even though few winning balls can be obtained, it is usually more advantageous than a big hit, and a new interest can be provided.

  In addition, even though the configuration is such that a common determination table is used, the probability that a jackpot will occur and the probability that a jackpot will occur will depend on the first and second counters. It can be substantially different.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is:
The first special figure starting port,
A second special-purpose start opening that is configured as a normal electric accessory that changes open and close, and that is opened when a base drawing lottery is performed when a game ball enters the normal start opening;
A shared counter shared by the first special figure starting port and the second special figure starting port;
The success / failure random number acquired from the common counter due to entering the first special figure start opening or the second special figure start opening is compared with the hit value stored in the determination table, and the success / failure random number is A success / failure determination unit for performing a determination of success / failure as a winning if it matches any of the winning numerical values stored in the determination table;
Opening / closing control means for performing opening / closing control of the special winning opening when the result of the determination is successful,
In a ball game machine, comprising: a determination table setting unit that sets a determination table used by the success / failure determination unit to any one of a plurality of determination tables after the end of the opening / closing control;
The first success / failure determination by comparing and collating with the hit value stored in the determination table set for the first success / failure determination with respect to the success / failure random number acquired due to the entrance to the first special figure starting opening. For the success / failure random number acquired due to the entrance to the second special figure starting port, a comparison is made with a comparison value stored in the determination table set for the second success / failure determination. (2) the above-described success / failure determination means for determining whether or not the vehicle is appropriate;
When it is determined that the winning is determined in the first winning / notifying determination, the first opening / closing control is performed with a relatively small number of expected values of the winning balls, and when it is determined that the winning is determined in the second winning / notifying determination, the number of winning balls is determined. The opening / closing control means for performing the second opening / closing control with a relatively large number of expected values;
When it is determined that the first winning / nothing determination is successful, the second number of the stored winning numerical values in the first determination table for determining whether or not the first winning / failing determination is larger than that in the first determination table after the first opening / closing control ends. Set in the determination table, and set the determination table for the second determination of success / failure in the fourth determination table having the same number of the stored hit numerical values as the second determination table,
When it is determined to be a win in the second success / failure determination,
Due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port, the randomness value for probability variation determination and the probability variation determination table acquired from a counter different from the shared counter together with the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the determination of success / failure Probability change determination for comparing and comparing the stored value with probability change is performed after the end of the second opening / closing control,
If the probability variation random value matches any one of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table for determining the first success / failure is set in the second determination table, and the determination for the second success / failure determination is performed. Set the table to the fourth determination table,
If the probability variation random value does not match any of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table in the probability variation determination, the determination table for the first success / failure determination is set in the first determination table, (2) the determination table setting means for setting a determination table for determining whether or not to be successful in a third determination table having the same number of stored hit numerical values as the first determination table;
When the second determination table and the fourth determination table are set as the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit, the first determination table and the third determination table are set as compared with the case where the first determination table and the third determination table are set. It is characterized by comprising normal electric accessory control means for increasing the frequency of opening of the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second special figure starting port per unit time and extending the opening time of one time.

  In this bullet ball game machine, the success / failure determination means, for the success / failure random number acquired due to the ball entering the first special figure starting opening, is stored in the determination table set for the first success / failure determination. The first success / failure determination is performed by comparison with the numerical value, and the success / failure random number obtained due to the entrance to the second special figure starting opening is stored in the determination table set for the second success / failure determination. A second win / fail decision is made by comparison with the winning numerical value.

  When it is determined that the winning is determined in the first winning / notifying determination, the expected value of the number of prize balls is subjected to a relatively small number of first opening / closing controls (corresponding to the small hits of the conventional technology), and is determined to be winning in the second winning / notifying determination. The second opening / closing control (corresponding to the big hit of the prior art) is performed with a relatively large number of expected balls.

  In addition, when it is determined that the winning is determined in the first determination of success / failure, the number of winning values stored in the determination table for determination of the first success / failure used by the determination unit for the success / failure used after the end of the first opening / closing control is obtained from the first determination table. The second determination table is set to the second determination table, and the second determination table for determining whether or not the second determination is made is set in the fourth determination table having the same number of hit numerical values as the second determination table. Note that the second determination table for determining whether or not there is also a third determination table having the same number of hit numerical values as the first determination table.

  That is, a state (normal probability) in which the first determination table and the third determination table are set as the determination table used by the determination unit, and a state (high probability) in which the second determination table and the fourth determination table are set. If the first determination of success / failure is a hit, the probability becomes high after the first opening / closing control (small hit) is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to be a win in the second win / fail determination, a probability change determination is performed after the second opening / closing control is completed, by comparing and collating the random number for probability change determination with the probability change hit value stored in the probability change determination table. If the random number value matches one of the probability variation per unit values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used by the success / failure determination means is set in the second determination table and the fourth determination table, and the probability variation random value is determined by the probability variation determination. When the probability variation per unit stored in the determination table does not match any of the probability variation hit values, the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit is set in the first determination table and the third determination table.

  That is, when the second win / fail determination is successful, after the second opening / closing control (big hit) is performed, the probability change determination is made as to whether or not to increase the probability due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port. If the probability random number value matches any one of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table (if it is determined by the probability variation determination), the probability becomes high, and if it falls outside the probability variation determination, the probability becomes a normal probability.

  Furthermore, this ball game machine is equipped with a normal electric accessory control means. When the probability is high, the unit per unit time of the normal electric accessory that is the starting point of the second special figure is higher than the normal probability. In order to increase the opening frequency (actual operation of the short time function for normal maps) and lengthen the opening time for one time (activate the open extension function), in a high probability state, change the probability of entering the first special figure starting port. Instead, by increasing the probability of entering the second special figure starting port, the proportion of occurrence of the second opening / closing control is relatively increased compared to the occurrence of the first opening / closing control.

  According to the third aspect of the ball game machine, when the first winning / failing determination is performed due to the ball entering the first special figure starting opening, the number of prize balls in the small hit game by the first opening / closing control is determined. Although the expected value is small, both the first hit determination and the second hit determination after the small hit game have high probability, so the next hit is likely to occur, and the normal time shortening function and the open extension function operate, The probability of entering the second special figure starting port increases, and the expected probability of the next hit occurrence increases.

As a result, it is possible to suppress the consecutive small hits, and therefore it is possible to suppress the player's interest from deteriorating due to the continuous small hit games.
In addition, as the first hit, it is most advantageous to be a big hit and a probable hit (that is, a probable big hit) by the start of the second special figure, but in comparison with a small hit and a normal big hit (disappears in the probable change judgment), Since a small hit is accompanied by a high probability, there is a concept that even though few winning balls can be obtained, it is usually more advantageous than a big hit, and a new interest can be provided.

  In addition, the probability that a small hit will occur and the probability that a jackpot will occur will be substantially different, even though the shared counter and the determination table having the same number of stored hit values are used. be able to.

  The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4, wherein the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second special figure starting port can enter the ball only when the accessory is opened. This is a bullet ball game machine.

  It is possible to enter the second special figure starting port only when the normal electric accessory is opened, and lower the probability of entering the second special figure starting port, thereby increasing the possibility of a small hit as the first hit. The result of the probability variation determination executed based on the random number value for the probability variation determination obtained due to the subsequent entry into the second special figure starting opening can be given an unprecedented interest. Can do.

  In addition, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board through the first special figure start opening and the second special figure start opening configured as a normal electric accessory. It is not necessary to change the firing intensity even when the second special figure starting port configured as a normal electric accessory opens by arranging in this way, Even if it is configured to open suddenly, the player can be prevented from being damaged.

  6. The ball game machine according to claim 5, wherein the first special figure starting port is on the upper side, and the second special figure starting port is on the lower side. 5. The bullet ball according to claim 4, further comprising a composite winning device that prevents the game ball from entering when the ordinary electric accessory serving as the start port is closed by the first special figure start port. It is a gaming machine.

  If comprised in this way, when the 1st special figure starting port and the 2nd special figure starting port are arrange | positioned along the same flow-down path | route, and the 2nd special figure starting port comprised as a normal electric accessory opens. However, it is not necessary to change the firing strength, and even if it is configured to open suddenly, the player can be prevented from being damaged.

  In addition, due to the increase in the size of the LCD screen in recent ball and ball machines, the effective area of the game board surface has been reduced, and the first special figure starting port and the second special figure starting port configured as a normal electric accessory are simply provided. The waste of the effective area can be reduced by configuring as one composite winning device.

  In addition, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a special prize opening different from the special prize opening that opens and closes by the first opening and closing control and the special prize opening that opens and closes by the second opening and closing control is provided. The second special figure starting port configured and configured as each big winning opening, the first special figure starting port and the ordinary electric accessory may be arranged along the same flow path of the game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board. it can.

  When the first special figure starting port and the second special figure starting port are arranged along the same flow path and configured as described above, the second special figure starting port configured as an ordinary electric accessory opens. In addition, it is possible to eliminate the need to change the firing strength, and by arranging the two big prize openings along the same flow path, there is no need to change the firing strength even if a small hit or a big hit occurs. It is possible to prevent the player from being damaged even if the electric accessory or the big prize opening is configured to be suddenly opened.

  Further, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a single prize winning opening is opened / closed by the first opening / closing control and a big winning opening opened / closed by the second opening / closing control. You can also say it. Due to the increase in the size of the LCD screen in recent ball and ball machines, the effective area of the game board surface has been reduced, and it is more efficient to configure it as a single big prize opening that is open at the time of small hits and big hits. Can be small.

  7. The ball game machine according to claim 6, wherein when the first prize opening / closing operation is performed to open / close the big prize opening, the opening time of the big prize opening is equal to that during the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening by the second opening / closing control. The bullet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the number of times of opening and closing is set to be the same as the number of times of opening and closing the prize winning opening by the second opening and closing control. It is a ball game machine.

  When opening / closing the grand prize opening by the first opening / closing control, it is not possible to obtain many game balls by setting the opening time of the big prize opening extremely short compared to the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening by the second opening / closing control. It is possible to avoid wasting time on a small hit game, and to play a game in a promiscuous state in which the normal time shortening function and the open extension function are operated without putting a gap in time, enabling speedy game development.

  The ball game machine according to claim 7, wherein when the first prize opening / closing operation is performed to open / close the big prize opening, the opening time of the big prize opening is equal to that during the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening according to the second opening / closing control. 6. The bullet ball according to claim 1, wherein the ball is set to be extremely short, and the number of times of opening and closing is set to be less than that during the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening by the second opening and closing control. It is a gaming machine.

  When opening and closing the winning a prize opening by the first opening and closing control, the opening time of the winning prize opening is set to be extremely short compared to the opening and closing operation of the winning a prize opening by the second opening and closing control, and the number of times of opening is also large by the second opening and closing control. By setting it less than the opening and closing operation of the prize opening, it avoids wasting time on small hit games where many game balls cannot be obtained, and the normal time shortening function and opening extension function operate without putting a gap It is possible to play a game in a probable state and to speed up the game development.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the following examples and the like, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[Example 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, which is a kind of a ball game machine, includes a front frame 3 that is pivotally supported by a rectangular outer frame 2.

A glass window 5 is double-fitted into a circular window 4 provided in the front frame 3, and a game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is accommodated behind it.
An upper plate 6 is disposed below the window 4, and a CR settlement indicator 7 is attached to the front surface of the upper plate 6.

  A lower plate 8 is installed below the upper plate 6, and a firing handle 9 is attached to the right side thereof. When the firing handle 9 is turned clockwise, a launching device (not shown) is activated to launch the game ball supplied from the upper plate 6 toward the game board 20.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a known prepaid card unit (CR unit) 11.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is formed with a substantially circular game area 23 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. A number of game nails 24 are driven into the game area 23.

  A center case 25 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 23. The center case 25 includes a warp inlet, a warp passage, a stage, and the like, as in the known case. Moreover, the character display device 26 (the whole illustration is omitted) is held, and the screen 26a (that is, an image) is visible to the player.

  Above the screen 26a is a dot-matrix normal symbol display device 27 and a universal figure reservation number display 28 consisting of four LEDs, and on the lower side is a 7-segment special symbol display device 29 and four LEDs. A special figure hold number display 30 is installed.

An ordinary start gate 31 (corresponding to an ordinary start port) is arranged on the left side of the center case 25.
Below the center case 25 are a first start port 32 (corresponding to the first special figure start port), a second start port 33 (corresponding to the second special figure start port), and an attacker-type big prize port 34 in the vertical direction. Are arranged side by side, and an out hole 35 is provided therebelow.

In addition, on the left and right sides of the big winning opening 34, general winning openings 36 are arranged along the inner rail 21b.
As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 3, the first start port 32 is a so-called chucker and can always enter the ball.

  On the other hand, the second start port 33 is a so-called electric tulip having a pair of opening and closing blades 37, and changes in opening and closing similarly to a known electric tulip (FIG. 3 (a) is closed, FIG. 3 (b) is opening / closing). When opening the blade 37 left and right). The second start port 33 is a base drawing lottery performed when the game ball passes the base start gate 31, and when the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol display device 27 is confirmed and displayed, as shown in FIG. It will be easy to enter by opening. That is, the second start port 33 is a normal electric accessory.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (c), the game ball that has entered the first start port 32 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 and detected by the first special symbol start switch 32 a, and then to the second start port 33. The entered game ball is guided to the back side of the game board 20 and detected by the second special symbol start switch 33a. In FIG. 3C, a mechanism for opening / closing the opening / closing blade 37 is omitted for the sake of simplicity.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is configured around the main controller 40 as shown in the block diagram of FIG. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 40, the prize ball control device 45, the launch control device 44, the sub integration device 46, and the effect control device 47 are all CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port. Etc.

  The main control device 40 includes a first special symbol start switch 32a, a second special symbol start switch 33a, a normal symbol start switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal start gate 31, and a ball entering each general winning opening 36. Detection signals such as a general winning opening switch 36a for detecting the respective gaming balls and a count switch 52 for detecting the gaming balls that have entered the big winning opening 34 are input.

  The main control device 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and award ball control device 45, launch control device 44, and sub integration device 46. Output to.

  The main controller 40 controls the display of the special symbol display device 29 and the normal symbol display device 27, and the lighting of the special symbol reservation number display 30 and the universal symbol reservation number display 28. Further, the main control device 40 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 34 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 51, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 33 by controlling the ordinary electric role solenoid 53.

From the main controller 40, a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal device and sent to the hall main computer.
The main control device 40 and the prize ball control device 45 are capable of bidirectional communication.

  The prize ball control device 45 operates the prize ball motor in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 40 and pays out a prize ball. A game ball paid out as a prize ball is detected by a prize ball payout switch. The detection signal is input to the prize ball control device 45, and the prize ball control device 45 counts the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection signal.

In addition, since the CR unit 11 is attached to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the prize ball control device 45 communicates with the CR unit 11 and the CR adjustment display 7 to control the payout of the rented balls.
The launch control device 44 controls the launch motor based on the command sent from the main control device 40, the touch signal of the touch switch, the rotation amount signal of the launch handle 9, and the signal of the launch stop switch, thereby launching the game ball. To control. The lighting of the touch lamp is also controlled based on the touch signal.

  The sub-integrating device 46 receives the data and commands transmitted from the main control device 40, distributes them into data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control, etc. It transmits to the production | presentation control apparatus 47, and for sound control and lamp control is distributed to each control part (a function part as an audio | voice control apparatus and a lamp control apparatus) contained in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. Then, various LEDs and various lamps are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  The effect control device 47 is incorporated in the character display device 26, and includes data and commands received from the sub integration device 46 (both those transmitted from the main control device 40 and those generated by the sub integration device 46). ) To control the display of the LCD panel unit of the character display device 26. The above-described screen 26a is a liquid crystal screen of the LCD panel unit, on which effect images such as pseudo symbols and characters are displayed.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described according to various processes executed by the main controller 40.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a hold storage process executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).

In this process, the main controller 40 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 32 based on the detection signal of the first special symbol start switch 32a (S11).
If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol reservations stored is the maximum value (four in this embodiment) (S12).

  If the number of reserved storage is not the maximum value (S12: YES), the success / failure random number for jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the probability variation random number for probability variation lottery, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. Reading from each counter (S13), each random number is stored as a special symbol hold memory (S14).

  After executing this S14, if a negative determination is made in S11 or a negative determination in S12, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the second start opening 33 based on the detection signal of the second special symbol start switch 33a. (S15).

If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol reservations stored is the maximum value (four in this embodiment) (S16).
If the number of reserved memories is not the maximum value (S16: YES), the success / failure random number for jackpot determination, the probability variation random number for probability variation lottery, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. Reading from each counter (S13), each random number is stored as a special symbol hold memory (S14).

  Subsequent to S14 or when a negative determination is made in S16, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the normal symbol start gate 31 based on the detection signal of the normal symbol start switch 31a (S17).

If the number of stored normal symbols is not the maximum value (4 in this embodiment) in affirmative determination (S18: YES), the normal symbol random number for normal symbol lottery is read from the corresponding counter (S19), It is stored as a normal symbol hold memory (S20).

FIGS. 6 and 7 are flowcharts of special figure changing processing executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).
In this process, the main controller 40 does not change the special symbol (stopped. S21: YES), and if there is a special symbol hold memory (the above-described hold memory by S14) (S22: YES), the storage order. Is read as the determination target, and the storage position of the other reserved memory is shifted (S23).

  If the probability variation flag is 0 (normal probability, S24: YES), it is determined whether or not the random number read in S23 matches any of the winning values recorded in the first determination table (S25).

  If the success / failure random number matches one of the winning values in the first determination table (S25: YES), the winning definite symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S26), and the winning variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determining random number. Is selected (S27).

If they do not match (S25: NO), a symbol for confirming detachment is selected (S28) and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S29).
Subsequent to S27 or S29, the special symbol display device 29 is controlled to start the variable symbol variation display (S30).

  In addition, various commands such as a change start command including data of a winning fixed symbol and a winning variation pattern or a missing fixed symbol and a changing variation pattern are transmitted to the sub-integrating device 46 (S31).

  When the probability variation flag is set to 1 instead of 0 (high probability, S24: NO), it is determined whether or not the random number read in S23 matches any of the winning values recorded in the second determination table (S32). The number of hit values recorded in the second determination table is larger than that in the first determination table (10 times in this embodiment), and the probability of matching in S32 is higher than the probability in S25.

  If the success / failure random number matches one of the winning values in the second determination table (S32: YES), the winning determination symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S33), and the winning variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determining random number. Is selected (S34).

If they do not match (S32: NO), a symbol for determination of detachment is selected (S35), and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S36).
Subsequent to S34 or S36, the special symbol display device 29 is controlled to start variable symbol display (S37).

  In addition, various commands such as a change start command including data of a winning fixed symbol and a winning variation pattern or a missing fixed symbol and a changing variation pattern are transmitted to the sub-integrating device 46 (S38).

  Receiving the variation start command of S31 or S38, the sub integration device 46 performs the effect control of the sound and the lamp in response to the variation display of the special symbol, and sends the variation start command to the effect control device 47. Upon receiving the variation start command, the effect control device 47 determines a pseudo symbol and a variation effect to be confirmed and displayed based on the winning or losing symbol and the variation pattern, and controls the LCD panel unit of the character display device 26 to display the screen 26a. To display the fluctuating symbols.

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the normal map changing process executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).
In this process, the main controller 40 does not change the normal symbol (stopped; S41: YES), and if there is a normal symbol hold memory (the above-mentioned hold memory by S20) (S42: YES), the storage order. Is read as the determination target, and the storage position of the other reserved memory is shifted (S43).

Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol random number read in S43 is a predetermined value (a normal symbol hit value) (S44).
If this determination is successful (S44: YES), the winning normal symbol (determined symbol) is selected (S45), and if the determination is wrong (S44: NO), the deviating normal symbol (deterministic symbol) is selected ( S46).

  Following S45 or S46, it is determined whether or not the second determination table is being set (high probability) (S47). If the probability is high, the normal variation time is set (S48). Is selected (S49). The shortened variation time is shorter than the normal variation time.

Subsequent to S48 or S49, the normal symbol display device 27 is controlled to start normal symbol variation display (S50).
FIGS. 9 and 10 are flowcharts of special figure determination processing that is executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).

In this process, it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S51).
If the probability variation flag is 0 (S51: YES), it is determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display (S30) (S52).

  If the specified time has elapsed (S52: YES), the special symbol display device 29 is controlled to display the fixed symbol stationary, and an effect determination command is transmitted (S53). This effect confirmation command is sent to the effect control device 47 via the sub integration device 46, and the effect control device 47 causes the character display device 26 to confirm and display the pseudo symbol. Further, the sub integration device 46 ends the sound and lamp effect control in response to the special symbol variation display.

Then, it is determined whether or not the random number matches with any one of the winning values recorded in the first determination table (S54).
Here, if the determination result is affirmative and the random number is obtained by winning a game ball at the first start port 32 (S55: YES), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S56), and the small hit flag is set. Set to 1 (S57).

  If the success / failure random number is not obtained by winning the game ball at the first start port 32, that is, if it is obtained by winning the second start port 33 (S55: NO), the probability variation random number is a probability variation determination table. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the probability variation values recorded in (S58). If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S59), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S60). If the determination is negative, the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S61), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S62).

  If the probability variation flag is not 0 (S51: NO), if the specified time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display (S30) (S63: YES), the special symbol display device 29 is controlled to display the confirmed symbol. The display is stopped and an effect confirmation command is transmitted (S64). This effect confirmation command is sent to the effect control device 47 via the sub integration device 46, and the effect control device 47 causes the character display device 26 to confirm and display the pseudo symbol. Further, the sub integration device 46 ends the sound and lamp effect control in response to the special symbol variation display.

Then, it is determined whether or not the random number matches with any one of the winning values recorded in the second determination table (S65).
Here, if the determination result is affirmative and the random number is obtained by winning a game ball at the first start port 32 (S66: YES), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S67), and the small hit flag is set. 1 is set (S68).

  If the success / failure random number is not obtained by winning the game ball at the first start port 32, that is, if it is obtained by winning the second start port 33 (S66: NO), the probability variation random number is a probability variation determination table. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the probability variation values recorded in (S69). If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S70), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S71). If the determination is negative, the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S72), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S73).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the special figure hitting process executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).
In this process, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot flag is 1 (S76).

  If the jackpot flag is 1 (S76: YES), the first determination table is set as the determination table used for matching with the random number in the special figure fluctuation process (FIGS. 6 and 7) (S77), and the second opening / closing control is performed. (S78). Details of the second opening / closing control will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the probability variation flag is 1 (S79: YES), the second determination table is set as the determination table (S80). If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S79: NO), the second determination table is the first determination table. 1 determination table is set (S81).

  If the big hit flag is not 1 (S76: NO) and the small hit flag is 1 (S82: YES), the first determination table is set as the above determination table (S83), and the first opening / closing control is performed (S84). Details of the first opening / closing control will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the first determination table is set as the determination table (S85).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the case of the first opening / closing control, the opening time of one time of the big prize opening 34 is 0.1 second (S91), the number of times of opening is twice (S92), and the number of winnings per opening is defined. Each value is set to 10 (S93). In the case of the second opening / closing control, the opening time of the single winning opening 34 is 28 seconds (S94), the number of times of opening is 15 times (S95), and the prescribed value of the number of winnings per opening is 10 (S96). Set each.

  The subsequent processing is common to the first opening / closing control 2 and the start interval is executed (S97), the special winning opening 34 is opened (S98), and the number of opening is incremented by 1 (S99). When a winning ball to the big winning opening 34 is detected by the count switch 52 (S100: YES), the winning number is incremented by 1 (S101), and if the winning number reaches the specified value (S102: YES). ), The special winning opening 34 is closed (S103).

  When a winning ball to the big winning opening 34 is not detected (S100: NO) and when the number of winning prizes has not reached the specified value (S102: NO), the opening time is the above set value (the first opening / closing control is 0. It is determined whether or not the second opening / closing control has reached 28 seconds (S104). If it has reached (S104: YES), the special winning opening 34 is closed (S103). If not reached (S104: NO), the process returns to S100.

  Following the closing of the special prize opening 34 (S103), it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening has reached the set value (twice for the first opening / closing control and 15 times for the second opening / closing control) (S105). If not reached (S105: NO), an interval between rounds is performed (S106), and the process returns to S98.

When the number of releases reaches the set value (S105: YES), an end interval is performed (S107), and the process returns to the special figure hitting process.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a universal figure determination process executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).

In this process, it is first determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the start of the normal symbol variation display (S50).
If the specified time has elapsed (S110: YES), the specified value of the number of winnings per opening of the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 33) is set to 4 (S111).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second determination table is set as a determination table used for collation with the random number in the special figure changing process (FIGS. 6 and 7) (S112), and the second determination table is set. If so (S112: YES), support control (S113) is performed. If not set (S112: NO), normal control (S114) is performed.

Details of the support control and the normal control are as shown in FIG.
In the case of normal control, one opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 33) is set to 5 seconds (S115), and in the case of support control, one time of the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 33). The opening time is set to 0.3 seconds (S116).

  The subsequent processing is common to both controls, and the normal electric accessory (second start opening 33) is opened (S117), and the second special symbol start switch 33a is used to switch to the ordinary electric accessory (second start opening 33). When a winning ball is detected (S118: YES), the number of winnings is incremented by 1 (S119), and if the number of winnings reaches the specified value (S120: YES), the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 33). ) Is closed (S121).

  When a winning ball to the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 33) is not detected (S118: NO) and when the number of winnings has not reached the specified value (S120: NO), the opening time is the above set value ( It is determined whether or not the normal control has reached 5 seconds and the support control has reached 0.3 seconds (S122). If it has reached (S122: YES), the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 33) is closed. (S121) and return. If not reached (S122: NO), the process returns to S118.

  As is clear from the above description, in this pachinko machine 1, when the success / failure random number determined to be a success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained by entering the first start port 32, the number of winning balls The expected value is a relatively small number of first opening / closing controls, and the winning random number determined by winning / failing determination is the winning random number obtained by entering the second starting port 33, the prize ball The second opening / closing control is performed with a relatively large number of expected values.

  Further, when the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the first start port 32, a determination table used for the success / failure determination after the end of the first opening / closing control, The number of hit numerical values stored is set in the second determination table that is larger than that in the first determination table.

  That is, there are a state (normal probability) in which the first determination table is set as a determination table used in the determination of success / failure, and a state (high probability) in which the second determination table is set as the determination table. If a win / no-go determination resulting from entering the starting port 32 is a win, the probability becomes high after the first opening / closing control (small hit) is performed.

  On the other hand, when the success / failure random number determined to be a hit in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the second start port 33, this success / failure is caused by entering the second start port 33. A probability variation determination is performed after the second opening / closing control is completed, and a probability variation random value is obtained by comparing and collating a random number value for probability variation obtained from a counter different from the shared counter together with a random number and a probability variation hit value stored in the probability variation determination table. If it matches one of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used in the determination of validity is set in the second determination table, and the probability variation random value is stored in the probability variation determination table in the probability variation determination. If it does not match any of the above, the determination table used in the determination of success / failure is set in the first determination table.

  In other words, if the winning / failing determination resulting from the entry into the second start port 33 is a hit, after the second opening / closing control is performed, it is determined whether or not the probability is high, and the probability variable random number value is reliably changed. If it matches one of the probability variation values stored in the determination table (if it is determined by the probability variation determination), the probability becomes high, and if it falls outside the probability variation determination, the probability becomes a normal probability.

  Further, in this pachinko machine 1, when the probability is high, the opening frequency per unit time of the ordinary electric utility serving as the second starting port 33 is increased compared to the case of the normal probability (operation of the normal time shortening function) and Since the opening time of one time is lengthened (operation of the opening extension function), in a high probability state, the probability of entering the second starting port 33 is increased without changing the probability of entering the first starting port 32. Accordingly, the rate at which the second opening / closing control occurs is relatively increased as compared with the occurrence of the first opening / closing control.

  When the hit of the pachinko machine 1 is determined based on whether or not the ball is hit by entering the first starting port 32, the expected value of the number of winning balls in the small hit game by the first opening / closing control is small. Since a high probability after a winning game, the next hit is likely to occur, and the normal time shortening function and the opening extension function are activated, so that the probability of entering the second starting port 33 is increased, and the next hit occurs. The expected probability increases.

  As a result, it is possible to suppress the consecutive small hits (second opening / closing control), and therefore it is possible to suppress the player's interest from decreasing due to the continuous small hit games.

  In addition, as the first hit, it is most advantageous to have a big hit by the second starting port 33 and a probable change hit (that is, a probable change big hit), but in the comparison between the small hit and the normal big hit (disappears in the probability change judgment), If it is a win, there is a high probability, and although there are few prize balls, there is an idea that it is usually more advantageous than a big win, and it can provide a new interest.

  In addition, even though the common counter and the common first determination table or second determination table are used, the probability that a small hit will occur and the probability that a big hit will occur are substantially different. Can do.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the opening time of the large winning opening 34 when the large winning opening 34 is opened / closed by the first opening / closing control is longer than the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening 34 by the second opening / closing control. Since it is set to be extremely short and the number of times of opening and closing is set to be less than that of the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 34 by the second opening / closing control, it is time-consuming for the small hit game that cannot obtain many game balls. The game can be performed in a probabilistic state in which the short-time function and the open-extension function are activated without any need for a short time, and the game can be developed more speedily.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a first start port 32 and a second start port 33 configured as a normal electric accessory arranged along the same flow path of game balls flowing down on the game board surface. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the firing strength even when the second start opening 33 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened, and the player is not damaged even if it is configured to open suddenly. be able to.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is configured to open and close the same prize opening 34 for both the first opening / closing control and the second opening / closing control, and therefore, by increasing the size of the LCD screen in recent ball game machines, The effective area of the board surface is small, and it is possible to reduce the waste of the effective area if it is configured as a single large winning opening that is opened at the time of a small hit or a big hit.
[Example 2]
The random number is acquired from the same shared counter both when the ball enters the first start port 32 and when the ball enters the second start port 33. An example in which the counter for acquiring the random number is different is shown. This will be described as 2. In addition, about the part which is common in Example 1, the description is abbreviate | omitted using the same sign as Example 1. FIG.

  The configuration of the gaming board 20 of the pachinko machine (not shown in the whole figure) of the present embodiment is as shown in FIG. 15, and includes a composite winning device 39 in which the first starting port 32 and the second starting port 33 are unitized. Yes.

  The second start port 33 is a normal electric accessory of an electric tulip that opens and closes a pair of opening and closing blades 37 as in the first embodiment. However, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 16A and 16B, when closed (FIG. 16A), the distance between the first start port 32 and the opening / closing blade 37 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball. Sphere impossible. However, when the opening / closing blade 37 is opened to the left and right (FIG. 16B), it is easy to enter the ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, there are two special symbol display devices, a first special symbol display device 29a and a second special symbol display device 29b, and the special figure reservation number display device is also a first special figure display number display device 30a. There are two types: 4 on the right side of the 8 LEDs and the second special figure reservation number indicator 30b (4 on the left side of the 8 LEDs).

  The electrical configuration of this pachinko machine is as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 17, and the main controller 40 has two special symbol display devices, a first special symbol display device 29a and a second special symbol display device 29b, and a first special symbol display device 29b. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it controls two special figure reservation number indicators, a special figure reservation number indicator 30a and a second special figure reservation number indicator 30b.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described according to various processes executed by the main controller 40.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the hold storage process executed by the main controller 40 as a main routine (not shown) subroutine.

In this process, if the main controller 40 determines that a game ball has won the first start port 32 based on the detection signal of the first special symbol start switch 32a (S211).
It is determined whether or not the first special symbol reserved storage number is the maximum value (four in this embodiment) (S212).

  If the number of reserved memories is not the maximum value (S212: YES), the first hit / failure random number for jackpot determination is read from the first counter for the first hit / failure random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the probability variation random number for probability variation lottery, Reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, and the like are read from the corresponding counters (S213), and each random number is stored as a first special symbol hold memory (S214).

  After executing this S214, if a negative determination is made in S211 or a negative determination in S212, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start opening 33 based on the detection signal of the second special symbol start switch 33a. (S215).

If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is the maximum value (four in this embodiment) (S216).
If this number of reserved memories is not the maximum value (S216: YES), the second hit random number for jackpot determination is read from the second counter for second hit random number, the probability random number for probability variation lottery, the jackpot symbol determination random number Then, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, and the like are read from the corresponding counters (S217), and each random number is stored as a second special symbol hold memory (S218).

After this S218 is executed, if a negative determination is made in S215 or a negative determination in S216, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the normal start gate 31 (S219).
If the number of stored normal symbols is not the maximum value (4 in this embodiment) in affirmative determination (S220: YES), the normal symbol random number for normal symbol lottery is read from the corresponding counter (S221), It is stored as a normal symbol hold memory (S223).

19 and 20 are flowcharts of special figure changing processing executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).
In this process, main controller 40 does not change the first special symbol on first special symbol display device 29a (stopped; S225: YES), and if there is a first special symbol hold memory (S226: YES), the first special symbol reserved storage data having the storage order of 1 (oldest) is read as a determination target, and the storage position of the other first special figure reserved storage is shifted (S227).

  If the probability variation flag is 0 (normal probability, S228: YES), it is determined whether or not the first success / failure random number read in S227 matches any of the winning values recorded in the first determination table (S229).

  If the first success / failure random number matches one of the winning values in the first determination table (S229: YES), the winning determination symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S230), and the winning symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determining random number A variation pattern is selected (S231).

When they do not match (S229: NO), a symbol for determination of detachment is selected (S232), and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S234).
Following S231 or S234, the first special symbol display device 29a is controlled to start the variable display of the first special symbol (S235).

  After this S235 is executed, if a negative determination is made in S225 or a negative determination is made in S226, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 29b is changing (S236). If the second special symbol is stopped (S236: YES), and there is a second special symbol hold memory (S237: YES), the second special symbol hold memory data having the memory rank 1 (the oldest) is read as a determination target. Thus, the storage position of the other second special figure holding memory is shifted (S238).

  If the probability variation flag is 0 (normal probability, S239: YES), it is determined whether or not the second success / failure random number read in S238 matches any of the winning values recorded in the first determination table (S240).

  If the second success / failure random number matches one of the winning values in the first determination table (S240: YES), the winning determination symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S241), and the winning symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determining random number. A variation pattern is selected (S242).

When they do not match (S240: NO), a symbol for determination of detachment is selected (S243), and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S244).
Following S242 or S244, the second special symbol display device 29b is controlled to start the variable display of the second special symbol (S245).

Then, various commands are transmitted to the sub integration device 46 (S246).
In S228, a negative determination is made (when the probability variation flag is set to 1 and there is a high probability), as shown in FIG. 20, the first pass / fail random number read in S227 is one of the winning values recorded in the second determination table. It is determined whether or not they match (S247). The number of hit values recorded in the second determination table is larger than that in the first determination table (10 times in this embodiment), and the probability of matching in S247 is higher than the probability in S229.

  If the success / failure random number matches any one of the winning values in the second determination table (S247: YES), the winning symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S248), and the winning variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determining random number. Is selected (S249).

If they do not match (S247: NO), a symbol for determination of detachment is selected (S250), and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S251).
Subsequent to S249 or S251, the first special symbol display device 29a is controlled to start the special symbol variation display (S252).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 29b is changing (S253). If the second special symbol is stopped (S253: YES) and there is a second special symbol hold memory (S254: YES), the second special symbol hold memory data with the memory rank of 1 (oldest) is read as a determination target. Thus, the storage position of the other second special figure holding memory is shifted (S255).

Then, it is determined whether or not the second success / failure random number read in S255 matches any of the winning values recorded in the second determination table (S256).
If the second success / failure random number matches one of the winning values in the second determination table (S256: YES), the winning decision symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S257, winning variation based on the variation pattern determining random number) A pattern is selected (S258).

When they do not match (S256: NO), a symbol for determination of detachment is selected (S259), and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S260).
Following S258 or S260, the second special symbol display device 29b is controlled to start the variable display of the second special symbol (S261).

Then, various commands are transmitted to the sub integration device 46 (S262).
The common map changing process executed by the main control device 40 as a subroutine of the main routine (not shown) is the same as that of the first embodiment (FIG. 8), and thus the description thereof is omitted.

FIGS. 21 and 22 are flowcharts of special figure determination processing executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).
In this process, it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S271).

If the probability variation flag is 0 (S271: YES), it is determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the second special symbol (S245) (S272).
If the specified time has elapsed (S272: YES), it is determined whether or not the second success / failure random number matches any of the winning values recorded in the first determination table (S273).

  If an affirmative determination is made here (S273: YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation random number that has been stored with the second success / failure random number matches one of the probability variation hit values recorded in the probability variation determination table (S274). ).

  If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S275), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S276). If the determination is negative, the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S277), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S278). Subsequent to S276 or S278, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 29a is interrupted (S279). Note that the first special symbol does not stop even if it is interrupted (the apparently variable display is continued), but only the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the change is interrupted.

When a negative determination is made in S272 or S273, it is determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the start of the first special symbol variation display (S235) (S280).
If the specified time has elapsed (S280: YES), it is determined whether or not the first success / failure random number matches one of the winning values recorded in the first determination table (S281).

  If the determination is affirmative (S281: YES), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S282), the small hit flag is set to 1 (S283), and the second special symbol display device 29b changes the second special symbol. The display is interrupted (S284). The interruption of the fluctuation display only interrupts the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation, similarly to the interruption of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol described above.

When a negative determination is made in S271, as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the start of the second special symbol variable display (S261) (S285).
If the specified time has passed (S285: YES), it is determined whether or not the second success / failure random number matches any of the winning values recorded in the second determination table (S286).

  If an affirmative determination is made here (S273: YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation random number that is stored with the second success / failure random number matches one of the probability variation per unit values recorded in the probability variation determination table (S287). ).

  If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S288), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S289). If the determination is negative, the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S290), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S291). Subsequent to S289 or S291, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 29a is interrupted (S292).

When a negative determination is made in S285 or S286, it is determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the start of the first special symbol variation display (S252) (S293).
If the specified time has elapsed (S293: YES), it is determined whether or not the first success / failure random number matches any of the winning values recorded in the second determination table (S2941).

  If the determination is affirmative (S294: YES), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S295), the small hit flag is set to 1 (S296), and the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 29b. The display is interrupted (S297).

FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a special figure hitting process executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).
In this process, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot flag is 1 (S301).

  If the jackpot flag is 1 (S301: YES), the first determination table is set as the determination table used for matching with the random number in the special figure variation process (FIGS. 19 and 20) (S302), and the second opening / closing control is performed. (S303). Details of the second opening / closing control will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the probability variation flag is 1 (S304: YES), the second determination table is set as the determination table (S305), and the variable display of the first special symbol is resumed (the elapsed time measurement is resumed) ( S306).

If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S304: NO), the first determination table is set as the determination table (S307), and the variable display of the first special symbol is resumed (S308).
If the big hit flag is not 1 (S301: NO) and the small hit flag is 1 (S309: YES), the first determination table is set as the above determination table (S310), and the first opening / closing control is performed (S311). Details of the first opening / closing control will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a second determination table is set as the determination table (S312), and the variable display of the second special symbol is resumed (measurement of elapsed time is resumed) (S313).

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the case of the first opening / closing control, the opening time of the single winning opening 34 is 0.1 second (S314), the number of opening times is 15 times (S315), and the number of winnings per opening is defined. Each value is set to 10 (S316). In the case of the second opening / closing control, the opening time of the single winning opening 34 is 28 seconds (S317), the number of times of opening is 15 times (S318), and the prescribed value of the number of winnings per opening is 10 (S319). Set each.

  The subsequent processing is common to the first opening / closing control 2 and the start interval is executed (S320), the special winning opening 34 is opened (S321), and the number of times of opening is incremented by 1 (S322). When the winning ball to the big winning opening 34 is detected by the count switch 52 (S323: YES), the number of winning is incremented by 1 (S324), and if the number of winning reaches the above specified value (S325: YES). ), The special winning opening 34 is closed (S326).

  When a winning ball to the big winning opening 34 is not detected (S323: NO) and when the number of winning prizes has not reached the specified value (S325: NO), the opening time is set to the above set value (the first opening / closing control is 0. It is determined whether or not the second opening / closing control has reached 28 seconds (S327). If it has reached (S327: YES), the special winning opening 34 is closed (S326). If not reached (S327: NO), the process returns to S323.

  Following the closing of the special prize opening 34 (S326), it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening has reached the set value (15 times for both the first opening / closing control and the second opening / closing control) (S328). If not (S328: NO), an interval between rounds is performed (S329), and the process returns to S321.

When the number of releases reaches the set value (S328: YES), an end interval is performed (S330), and the process returns to the special figure hitting process.
The universal map determination process executed by the main control device 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown) includes normal control and support control which are the subroutine,
Since it is the same as Example 1 (FIGS. 13 and 14), description thereof is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, when the success / failure random number determined to be a success / failure determination is the first success / failure random number obtained from the first counter, the expected value of the number of winning balls is relatively small. When the open / close control is performed and the pass / fail random number determined to be a win / fail determination is the second pass / fail random number obtained from the second counter, the second open / close control with a relatively large number of expected winning balls is performed. Do.

  Further, when the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination is the first success / failure random number obtained from the first counter, the winning value stored in the determination table used in the success / failure determination after the end of the first opening / closing control is stored. Are set in the second determination table having a larger number than the first determination table.

  That is, there are a state in which the first determination table is set as the determination table used in the determination of the success (normal probability) and a state in which the second determination table is set as the determination table (high probability). If the success / failure determination based on the success / failure random number (entrance to the first start port 32) is a hit, the probability becomes high after the first opening / closing control (small hit) is performed.

  On the other hand, when the success / failure random number determined to be a success / failure determination is the second success / failure random number obtained from the second counter, it is determined that the success / failure determination is a success due to the ball entering the second start port 33. Probability change judgment for comparing and collating the random number value for probability variation determination obtained from the probability variation random number counter different from the second counter together with the second success / failure random number and the probability variation hit value stored in the probability variation determination table is performed in the second opening / closing control. After completion, if the probability variation random number value matches one of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used for the determination of validity is set in the second determination table, and the probability variation random value is determined to be probability variation by the probability variation determination. If it does not match any of the probability variation values stored in the table, the determination table used in the determination of validity is set in the first determination table.

  In other words, if the success / failure determination by the second success / failure random number (entrance to the second start port 33) of the second counter is successful, whether or not to increase the probability after the second opening / closing control (big hit) is performed. If the probability variation determination is performed and the probability variation random number value matches any one of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table (if the probability variation determination is successful), the probability is high, and if the probability variation determination is exceeded, the probability is normal.

  Furthermore, in this pachinko machine, when the probability is high, the opening frequency per unit time of the ordinary electric utility serving as the second start port 33 is increased (operation of the normal time shortening function) and 1 when compared with the normal probability. Increase the probability of entering the second starting port 33 without changing the probability of entering the first starting port 32 in a high probability state because the opening time of the operation is lengthened (operation of the opening extension function). As a result, the rate at which the second opening / closing control occurs is relatively increased compared to the occurrence of the first opening / closing control.

  In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the winning ball number in the small hit game based on the first opening / closing control is small when the winning determination is executed due to the ball entering the first start port 32. After the small hit game, both the first and second random numbers are determined with high probability, so the next hit is likely to occur, and the normal time shortening function and the open extension function are activated. The probability of entering the starting port 33 is increased, and the expected probability of the next hit is increased.

As a result, it is possible to suppress the consecutive small hits, and therefore it is possible to suppress the player's interest from deteriorating due to the continuous small hit games.
In addition, as the first hit, it is most advantageous to have a big hit by the second starting port 33 and a probable change hit (that is, a probable change big hit), but in the comparison between the small hit and the normal big hit (disappears in the probability change judgment), If it is a win, there is a high probability, and although there are few prize balls, there is an idea that it is usually more advantageous than a big win, and it can provide a new interest.

  In addition, even though the configuration is such that a common determination table is used, the probability that a jackpot will occur and the probability that a jackpot will occur will depend on the first and second counters. It can be substantially different.

  Further, the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is integrated with the first start port 32 on the upper side and the second start port 33 on the lower side, and when the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second start port 33 is closed. Since the composite winning device 39 that prevents the game ball from entering the ball by being blocked by the first start port 32 is provided, the first start port 32 and the second start port 33 are arranged along the same flow path, It is not necessary to change the firing strength even when the second start opening 33 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened, and even if it is configured to open suddenly, it can be prevented from causing damage to the player. .

  In addition, the ordinary electric accessory which is the second start opening 33 can enter only when the ordinary electric accessory is opened, and the probability of entering the second start opening 33 is lowered, so that the first hit is a small hit. The result of the probability variation determination executed based on the random number value for the probability variation determination obtained due to the subsequent entry into the second start port 33 is thus far Can have no interest.

  In addition, the effective area of the game board surface has been reduced due to the recent increase in the size of the LCD screen, and the first start port 32 and the second start port 33 configured as an ordinary electric accessory are configured as a single composite winning device 39. By doing so, the waste of the effective area can be reduced.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the opening time of the big prize opening 34 when opening / closing the big prize opening 34 by the first opening / closing control is compared with the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 34 by the second opening / closing control. Although it is set to be extremely short, the number of times of opening and closing is set to the same number of times as the opening and closing operation of the big prize opening 34 by the second opening and closing control, so time is wasted on a small hit game that cannot obtain many game balls. Thus, it is possible to perform a game in a promiscuous state in which the normal time shortening function and the open extension function are activated without putting in a gap, thereby enabling speedy game development.

In addition, the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is configured to open and close the same prize opening 34 in both the first opening and closing control and the second opening and closing control. The effective area can be reduced, and the waste of the effective area can be reduced by configuring as a single large winning opening that is opened at the time of a small hit or a big win.
[Example 3]
In the first and second embodiments, one big winning opening 34 is used for the big hit and the small hit, but two big winning openings are provided for the big win and the small hit respectively as the third embodiment. explain. In addition, about the part which is common in Example 1 or 2, the same code | symbol as Example 1 or 2 is used, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The configuration of the gaming board 20 of the pachinko machine (not shown in the whole figure) of the present embodiment is as shown in FIG. 25, and is provided with two points, a first big prize opening 34a and a second big prize opening 34b. Different from Example 1 or 2.

  The electrical configuration of this pachinko machine is as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 26. The main control device 40 controls the opening / closing of the winning prize opening solenoid 51a by controlling the winning prize opening solenoid 51a, and the winning prize opening solenoid 51b. By controlling the opening and closing of the big prize opening 34b and the winning ball to the big prize opening 34a are detected by the first count switch 52a, and the winning ball to the second big prize opening 34b is detected by the second count switch 52b. The point detected by is different from the first or second embodiment.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described according to various processes executed by the main controller 40.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a hold storage process executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).

In this process, if the main controller 40 determines that a game ball has won the first start port 32 based on the detection signal of the first special symbol start switch 32a (S411).
It is determined whether or not the first special symbol reserved storage number is the maximum value (four in this embodiment) (S412).

  If the number of reserved memories is not the maximum value (S412: YES), the first hit / failure random number for jackpot determination is read from the shared counter for hit / failure random numbers, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the probability variation random number for probability variation lottery, and the reach determination A random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and the like are read from each corresponding counter (S413), and each random number is stored as a first special symbol hold memory (S414).

  After this S414 is executed or when a negative determination is made in S411, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start opening 33 based on the detection signal of the second special symbol start switch 33a (S415).

If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reserved storage number is the maximum value (four in this embodiment) (S416).
If this number of reserved memories is not the maximum value (S416: YES), the second hit / failure random number for jackpot determination is read from the common counter for pass / fail random numbers, the probability variable random number for probability variation lottery, the random number for jackpot symbol determination, for reach determination A random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern, etc. are read from each corresponding counter (S413), and each random number is stored as a second special symbol hold memory (S418).

Subsequent to S418 or in the case of negative determination in S416, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the normal start gate 31 (S419).
If the number of stored normal symbols is not the maximum value (4 in this embodiment) in the affirmative judgment (S420: YES), the normal symbol random number for normal symbol lottery is read from the corresponding counter (S421), It is stored as a normal symbol hold memory (S423).

FIGS. 28 and 29 are flowcharts of the special figure changing process executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).
In this process, main controller 40 does not change the first special symbol on first special symbol display device 29a (stopped; S425: YES), and if there is a first special symbol hold memory (S426: YES), the first special symbol reserved storage data having the storage order of 1 (oldest) is read as a determination target, and the storage position of the other first special symbol reserved storage is shifted (S427).

  If the probability variation flag is 0 (normal probability, S428: YES), it is determined whether or not the first success / failure random number read in S427 matches any of the winning values recorded in the first determination table (S429).

  If the first success / failure random number matches one of the winning values in the first determination table (S429: YES), the winning determination symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S430), and the winning symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determining random number. A variation pattern is selected (S431).

If they do not match (S429: NO), a symbol for determination of detachment is selected (S432), and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S434).
Following S431 or S434, the first special symbol display device 29a is controlled to start the variable display of the first special symbol (S435).

  After this S435 is executed, if a negative determination is made in S425 or a negative determination in S426, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 29b is changing (S436). If the second special symbol is stopped (S436: YES), and there is a second special symbol hold memory (S437: YES), the second special symbol hold memory data with the memory rank of 1 (oldest) is read as a determination target. Thus, the storage position of the other second special figure holding memory is shifted (S438).

  If the probability variation flag is 0 (normal probability, S439: YES), it is determined whether or not the second success / failure random number read in S438 matches any of the winning values recorded in the third determination table (S440). The number of hit values recorded in the third determination table is the same as that in the first determination table. Here, the probability that the success / failure random number matches any of the winning values is the same probability as in S429.

  If the second success / failure random number matches one of the winning values in the third determination table (S440: YES), the winning symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S441), and the winning pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determining random number. A variation pattern is selected (S442).

If they do not match (S440: NO), a symbol for determination of detachment is selected (S443), and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S444).
Following S442 or S444, the second special symbol display device 29b is controlled to start the variable display of the second special symbol (S445).

Then, various commands are transmitted to the sub integration device 46 (S446).
In S428, a negative determination is made (when the probability variation flag is set to 1 and there is a high probability), as shown in FIG. 29, the first pass / fail random number read in S427 is one of the winning values recorded in the second determination table. It is determined whether or not they match (S447). The number of hit values recorded in the second determination table is larger than that in the first determination table (10 times in this embodiment), and the probability of matching in S447 is higher than the probability in S429.

  If the success / failure random number matches one of the winning values in the second determination table (S447: YES), the winning definite symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S448), and the winning variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determining random number. Is selected (S449).

When they do not coincide (S447: NO), a symbol for confirming detachment is selected (S450), and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S451).
Subsequent to S449 or S451, the first special symbol display device 29a is controlled to start the special symbol variation display (S452).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 29b is changing (S453). If the second special symbol is stopped (S453: YES), and there is a second special symbol hold memory (S454: YES), the second special symbol hold memory data with the storage rank of 1 (oldest) is read as a determination target. Thus, the storage position of the other second special figure holding memory is shifted (S455).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second success / failure random number read in S455 matches any of the winning values recorded in the fourth determination table (S456). The number of hit values recorded in the fourth determination table is the same as that in the second determination table, and thus is larger than that in the third determination table (10 times in this embodiment), and the probability of matching in S456 is the same as that in S440. Probability higher than probability.

  If the second success / failure random number matches one of the winning values in the fourth determination table (S456: YES), the winning symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S457, the winning variation based on the variation pattern determining random number) A pattern is selected (S458).

If they do not match (S456: NO), a symbol for determination of detachment is selected (S459), and a variation pattern for detachment is selected (S460).
Following S458 or S460, the second special symbol display device 29b is controlled to start the variable display of the second special symbol (S461).

Then, various commands are transmitted to the sub integration device 46 (S462).
The common map changing process executed by the main control device 40 as a subroutine of the main routine (not shown) is the same as that of the first embodiment (FIG. 8), and thus the description thereof is omitted.

FIGS. 21 and 22 are flowcharts of special figure determination processing executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown).
In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S471).

If the probability variation flag is 0 (S471: YES), it is determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed from the start of the second special symbol variation display (S445) (S472).
If the specified time has passed (S472: YES), it is determined whether or not the second success / failure random number matches any of the winning values recorded in the third determination table (S473).

  If an affirmative determination is made here (S473: YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation random number that has been stored with the second success / failure random number matches one of the probability variation per unit values recorded in the probability variation determination table (S474). ).

  If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S475), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S476). If the determination is negative, the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S477), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S478). Subsequent to S476 or S478, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 29a is interrupted (S479). Note that the first special symbol does not stop even if it is interrupted (the apparently variable display is continued), but only the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the change is interrupted.

When a negative determination is made in S472 or S473, it is determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed from the start of the first special symbol variation display (S435) (S480).
If the specified time has elapsed (S480: YES), it is determined whether or not the first success / failure random number matches one of the winning values recorded in the first determination table (S481).

  If the determination is affirmative (S481: YES), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S482), the small hit flag is set to 1 (S483), and the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 29b is changed. The display is interrupted (S484). The interruption of the fluctuation display only interrupts the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation, similarly to the interruption of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol described above.

When a negative determination is made in S471, as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed from the start of the second special symbol variable display (S461) (S485).
If the specified time has elapsed (S485: YES), it is determined whether the second success / failure random number matches one of the winning values recorded in the fourth determination table (S486).

  If an affirmative determination is made here (S473: YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation random number that is held and stored together with the second success / failure random number matches one of the probability variation per unit values recorded in the probability variation determination table (S487). ).

  If the determination is affirmative, the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S488), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S489). If the determination is negative, the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S490), and the jackpot flag is set to 1 (S491). Subsequent to S489 or S491, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 29a is interrupted (S492).

When a negative determination is made in S485 or S486, it is determined whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the start of the first special symbol variation display (S452) (S493).
If the specified time has elapsed (S493: YES), it is determined whether or not the first success / failure random number matches any one of the winning values recorded in the second determination table (S4941).

  If the determination is affirmative (S494: YES), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S495), the small hit flag is set to 1 (S496), and the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 29b is changed. The display is interrupted (S497).

  In the present embodiment, the special chart hitting process (main) executed by the main controller 40 as a subroutine of the main routine (not shown) is performed as shown in FIG. 23, in the step of setting the first determination table as the determination table in FIG. 23, the first and third determination tables are set (S302a, S307a, S310a), and the second determination table is also set as the determination table. In the step, the second and fourth determination tables are set (S305a, S312a).

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the case of the first opening / closing control, the opening time of one time of the first big winning opening 34a is 0.1 second (S511), the number of opening times is 15 times (S512), and the number of winnings per opening Are set to 10 (S513), and the first big prize opening 34a (that is, the first big prize opening solenoid 51a as the control target) is set as the big prize opening to be opened (S514).

  In the case of the second opening / closing control, the opening time of the second large winning opening 34b is 28 seconds (S515), the number of times of opening is 15 times (S516), and the prescribed value of the number of winnings per opening is 10 (S517). ), And the second big prize opening 34b (that is, the second big prize opening solenoid 51b as a control target) is set as the opening big prize opening (S518).

  The subsequent processing is common to the first opening / closing control 2 and the start interval is executed (S520), and the opening target winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening 34a or the second winning prize opening 34b) is opened ( S521), the number of times of opening is incremented by 1 (S522). When the count switch 52a or 52b detects a winning ball to the first big winning opening 34a or the second big winning opening 34b (S523: YES), the winning number is incremented by one (S524), and the winning number is If the above specified value is reached (S525: YES), the opened special winning opening (first large winning opening 34a or second large winning opening 34b) is closed (S526).

  When a winning ball to the open big winning opening (the first big winning opening 34a or the second big winning opening 34b) is not detected (S523: NO) and when the number of wins has not reached the specified value (S525: NO) ), It is determined whether or not the opening time has reached the set value (0.1 second for the first opening and closing control, 28 seconds for the second opening and closing control) (S527: YES). Then, the opened large winning opening (the first large winning opening 34a or the second large winning opening 34b) is closed (S526). If not reached (S527: NO), the process returns to S523.

  Following the closing (S526) of the open big winning opening (the first big winning opening 34a or the second big winning opening 34b), the number of opening is the above set value (both the first open / close control and the second open / close control). 15 times) is determined (S528). If not reached (S528: NO), an interval between rounds is performed (S529), and the process returns to S521.

When the number of releases reaches the set value (S528: YES), an end interval is performed (S530), and the process returns to the special figure hitting process.
Since the universal figure determination process executed by the main control device 40 as a subroutine of the main routine (not shown) is the same as that of the first embodiment (FIGS. 13 and 14), including the normal control and the support control which are the subroutines. Description is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the first success / failure random number acquired due to the ball entering the first start port 32 is stored in the determination table 1 or 2 set for the first success / failure determination. A determination table 3 or 4 that is set for the second determination of whether or not the second success / failure random number acquired by entering the second start port 33 by performing a first comparison determination with a numerical value is used. The second win / no-go determination is performed by comparison with the hit numerical value stored in.

  The number of hit numerical values stored is the same for the first determination table and the third determination table, the same for the second determination table and the fourth determination table, and is second than the first determination table and the third determination table. There are more judgment tables and fourth judgment tables.

  When it is determined that the winning is determined in the first winning / notifying determination, the first opening / closing control is performed with a relatively small expected value of the number of winning balls for the first large winning opening 34a, and the winning is determined in the second winning / notifying determination. When this happens, the second opening / closing control is performed with the expected value of the number of winning balls being relatively large for the second big winning opening 34b.

  Further, when it is determined that the first win / no-go determination is successful, after the first opening / closing control is completed, the determination table for the first win / no-go determination is set as the second determination table, and the determination table for the second win / no-go determination is the fourth. Set in the judgment table.

  That is, a state in which the first determination table and the third determination table are set as the determination table used in the determination (normal probability), and a state in which the second determination table and the fourth determination table are set (high probability) If there is a first hit / no-go determination, the probability becomes high after the first opening / closing control (small hit) is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to be a win in the second win / fail determination, a probability change determination is performed after the second opening / closing control is completed, by comparing and collating the random number for probability change determination with the probability change hit value stored in the probability change determination table. If the random number value matches one of the probability variation per unit values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used by the success / failure determination means is set in the second determination table and the fourth determination table, and the probability variation random value is determined by the probability variation determination. When the probability variation per unit stored in the determination table does not match any of the probability variation hit values, the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit is set in the first determination table and the third determination table.

  That is, when the second win / fail determination is successful, after the second opening / closing control (big hit) is performed, the probability change determination is made as to whether or not to increase the probability due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port. If the probability random number value matches any one of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table (if it is determined by the probability variation determination), the probability becomes high, and if it falls outside the probability variation determination, the probability becomes a normal probability.

  Furthermore, when the probability is high, the frequency of opening of the ordinary electric utility serving as the second starting port 33 per unit time is increased (operation of the normal time short function) and the time of opening once is higher than when the probability is normal. By increasing the length (operation of the opening extension function), in a high probability state, the first opening / closing is performed by increasing the probability of entering the second starting port 33 without changing the probability of entering the first starting port 32. The rate at which the second opening / closing control occurs is relatively increased compared to the occurrence of the control.

  In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, when the first winning / failing determination is performed due to the ball entering the first starting port 32, the expected value of the number of winning balls in the small hit game by the first opening / closing control is Although it is small, both the first hit determination and the second hit determination after the small hit game become high probability, so the next hit is likely to occur, and the normal time shortening function and the open extension function operate, so the second start The probability of entering the mouth 33 is increased, and the expected probability of the next hit is increased.

As a result, it is possible to suppress the consecutive small hits, and therefore it is possible to suppress the player's interest from deteriorating due to the continuous small hit games.
In addition, as the first hit, it is most advantageous to have a big hit by the second starting port 33 and a probable change hit (that is, a probable change big hit), but in the comparison between the small hit and the normal big hit (disappears in the probability change judgment), If it is a win, there is a high probability, and although there are few prize balls, there is an idea that it is usually more advantageous than a big win, and it can provide a new interest.

  In addition, the probability that a small hit will occur and the probability that a jackpot will occur will be substantially different, even though the shared counter and the determination table having the same number of stored hit values are used. be able to.

  Further, the pachinko machine of the third embodiment is integrated with the first start port 32 on the upper side and the second start port 33 on the lower side, and when the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second start port 33 is closed. Since the composite winning device 39 that prevents the game ball from entering the ball by being blocked by the first start port 32 is provided, the first start port 32 and the second start port 33 are arranged along the same flow path, It is not necessary to change the firing strength even when the second start opening 33 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened, and even if it is configured to open suddenly, it can be prevented from causing damage to the player. .

  In addition, the ordinary electric accessory which is the second start opening 33 can enter only when the ordinary electric accessory is opened, and the probability of entering the second start opening 33 is lowered, so that the first hit is a small hit. The result of the probability variation determination executed based on the random number value for the probability variation determination obtained due to the subsequent entry into the second start port 33 is thus far Can have no interest.

  In addition, the effective area of the game board surface has been reduced due to the recent increase in the size of the LCD screen, and the first start port 32 and the second start port 33 configured as an ordinary electric accessory are configured as a single composite winning device 39. By doing so, the waste of the effective area can be reduced.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, the first big prize opening 34a that opens and closes by the first opening and closing control and the second big prize opening 34b that opens and closes by the second opening and closing control are configured as different big prize openings, Each of the big winning holes 34a, 34b, the first starting port 32, and the second starting port 33 configured as a normal electric accessory are arranged along the same flow path of the game balls flowing down on the game board surface. It is possible to eliminate the need to change the firing intensity even when the second starting port 33 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened, and to arrange the two big winning ports 34a and 34b along the same flow path. Even if a small hit or a big win occurs, it is not necessary to change the firing strength, and even if it is configured to suddenly open the ordinary electric accessory and the big winning openings 34a and 34b, the player will not be damaged. It is possible .

  In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, the opening time of the first big prize opening 34a when the first big prize opening 34a is opened and closed by the first opening / closing control is the same as that of the second big prize opening 34b by the second opening / closing control. Although the opening / closing operation is set to be extremely short as compared with the opening / closing operation, the number of opening / closing operations is set to be the same as the opening / closing operation of the second large winning opening 34b by the second opening / closing control. It is possible to avoid wasting time on the hit game, and to play a game in a probable state in which the normal time shortening function and the open extension function are activated without putting a gap in time, and speedy game development is possible.

The front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1. FIG. The front view of the game board of Example 1. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the starting port of Example 1. FIG. 1 is an electric block diagram of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a hold storage process executed by the main control device in the first embodiment. The flowchart (1) of the special figure fluctuation | variation process which a main control apparatus performs in Example 1. FIG. Flowchart (2) of special figure fluctuation processing executed by the main control device in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of universal map change processing executed by the main controller in Embodiment 1. FIG. The flowchart (1) of the special figure confirmation process which a main control apparatus performs in Example 1. FIG. The flowchart (2) of the special figure confirmation process which a main controller performs in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a special figure hitting process executed by the main controller in the first embodiment. FIG. The flowchart of the 1st, 2nd opening / closing control which a main control apparatus performs in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of universal figure determination processing executed by the main control device in Embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of normal control and support control executed by the main control device in the first embodiment. The front view of the game board of Example 2. FIG. Explanatory drawing of the starting port of Example 2. FIG. FIG. 6 is an electric block diagram of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 2. 10 is a flowchart of a pending storage process executed by the main control device in the second embodiment. The flowchart (1) of the special figure fluctuation | variation process which a main control apparatus performs in Example 2. FIG. The flowchart (2) of the special figure fluctuation | variation process which a main control apparatus performs in Example 2. FIG. The flowchart (1) of the special figure confirmation process which a main control apparatus performs in Example 2. FIG. The flowchart (2) of the special figure confirmation process which a main control apparatus performs in Example 2. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of special chart hitting processing executed by the main control device in the second embodiment. 7 is a flowchart of first and second opening / closing controls executed by the main control device in Embodiment 2. The front view of the game board of Example 3. FIG. FIG. 6 is an electric block diagram of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 3. 10 is a flowchart of a pending storage process executed by the main control device in the third embodiment. The flowchart (1) of the special figure fluctuation | variation process which a main control apparatus performs in Example 3. FIG. Flowchart (2) of special figure fluctuation processing executed by the main controller in the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart (1) of special figure determination processing executed by the main control device in the third embodiment. Flowchart (2) of the special figure confirmation process executed by the main controller in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of special chart hitting processing executed by the main control device in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of first and second opening / closing controls executed by the main control device in Embodiment 3.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Pachinko machine (ball game machine),
20 ... Game board,
23: Game area,
26 ... Character display device,
27 ... Normal symbol display device,
28 ... Trading number indicator,
29 ... Special symbol display device,
29a ... 1st special symbol display device,
29b ... 2nd special symbol display device,
30 ... Special figure hold number display,
30a ... 1st special figure reservation number indicator,
30b ... 2nd special figure reservation number indicator,
31 ... The usual starting gate,
32 ... 1st starting port,
33 ... the second starting port,
34 ... Grand prize opening,
34a ... First big prize opening,
34b ... Second Grand Prize Exit,
39: Compound winning device,
40 ... Main control device,
47 ... Production control device.

Claims (7)

The first special figure starting port,
A second special-purpose start opening that is configured as a normal electric accessory that changes open and close, and that is opened when a base drawing lottery is performed when a game ball enters the normal start opening;
A shared counter shared by the first special figure starting port and the second special figure starting port;
The success / failure random number acquired from the common counter due to entering the first special figure start opening or the second special figure start opening is compared with the hit value stored in the determination table, and the success / failure random number is A success / failure determination unit for performing a determination of success / failure as a winning if it matches any of the winning numerical values stored in the determination table;
Opening / closing control means for performing opening / closing control of the special winning opening when the result of the determination is successful,
In a ball game machine comprising: a determination table setting means for alternatively setting a determination table used by the success / failure determination means after completion of the opening / closing control to any one of a plurality of determination tables,
When the success / failure random number determined to be a winning in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the first special figure start opening, the first opening / closing with a relatively small expected number of winning balls When the success / failure random number determined by the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the second special figure starting port, the expected value of the number of winning balls is relatively large. The opening / closing control means for performing the second opening / closing control of
When the success / failure random number determined to be a hit in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the first special figure starting port, the success / failure determination means uses the first open / close control after the end. Setting the determination table to a second determination table in which the number of stored hit numerical values is larger than the first determination table;
When the success / failure random number determined to be a hit in the success / failure determination is a success / failure random number obtained by entering the second special figure starting opening,
Due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port, the randomness value for probability variation determination and the probability variation determination table acquired from a counter different from the shared counter together with the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the determination of success / failure Probability change determination for comparing and comparing the stored value with probability change is performed after the end of the second opening / closing control,
If the probability variation random value matches any of the probability variation per unit stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit is set in the second determination table,
In the probability variation determination, when the probability variation random number value does not match any of the probability variation determination values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table that sets the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit in the first determination table Setting means;
When the second determination table is set as the determination table used by the success / failure determination means, compared with when the first determination table is set, the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second special figure starting port A bullet ball game machine comprising a normal electric accessory control means for increasing the frequency of opening per unit time and lengthening the time of one opening. The first special figure starting port,
A second special-purpose start opening that is configured as a normal electric accessory that changes open and close, and that is opened when a base drawing lottery is performed when a game ball enters the normal start opening;
The success / failure random number acquired due to the entrance to the first special figure start opening or the second special figure start opening is compared with the winning numerical value stored in the determination table, and the success / failure random number is stored in the determination table. A success / failure determination means for performing a determination of success / failure as a winning if it matches any of the stored winning numerical values;
Opening / closing control means for performing opening / closing control of the special winning opening when the result of the determination is successful,
In a ball game machine comprising: a determination table setting means for alternatively setting a determination table used by the success / failure determination means after completion of the opening / closing control to any one of a plurality of determination tables,
A first counter from which a random number for the determination of success or failure is obtained due to a ball entering the first special figure starting port;
A second counter from which a random number for the determination of success or failure is obtained due to a ball entering the second special figure starting port;
When the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained from the first counter, the first open / close control is performed with a relatively small expected value of the number of winning balls, and the success / failure determination is performed. When the success / failure random number determined to be a hit is the success / failure random number obtained from the second counter, the opening / closing control means for performing the second opening / closing control with a relatively large expected value of the number of winning balls,
When the success / failure random number determined to be a success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained from the first counter, the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit after the first opening / closing control is ended is stored. Set the number of hit numerical values in the second determination table larger than the first determination table,
When the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination is the success / failure random number obtained from the second counter,
Due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port, the random number value for probability variation determination and the probability variation obtained from a certain probability random number counter different from the second counter together with the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the success / failure determination. Probability change determination is performed after the second opening / closing control is completed to compare and match the probability change per unit value stored in the determination table;
If the probability variation random value matches one of the probability variation per unit values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit is set in the second determination table, and the probability variation random value is determined by the probability variation determination. Is not coincident with any of the probability variation hit values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table setting means for setting the determination table used by the success / failure determination means in the first determination table;
When the second determination table is set as the determination table used by the success / failure determination means, compared with when the first determination table is set, the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second special figure starting port A bullet ball game machine comprising a normal electric accessory control means for increasing the frequency of opening per unit time and lengthening the time of one opening. The first special figure starting port,
A second special-purpose start opening that is configured as a normal electric accessory that changes open and close, and that is opened when a base drawing lottery is performed when a game ball enters the normal start opening;
A shared counter shared by the first special figure starting port and the second special figure starting port;
The success / failure random number acquired from the common counter due to entering the first special figure start opening or the second special figure start opening is compared with the hit value stored in the determination table, and the success / failure random number is A success / failure determination unit for performing a determination of success / failure as a winning if it matches any of the winning numerical values stored in the determination table;
Opening / closing control means for performing opening / closing control of the special winning opening when the result of the determination is successful,
In a ball game machine, comprising: a determination table setting unit that sets a determination table used by the success / failure determination unit to any one of a plurality of determination tables after the end of the opening / closing control;
The first success / failure determination by comparing and collating with the hit value stored in the determination table set for the first success / failure determination with respect to the success / failure random number acquired due to the entrance to the first special figure starting opening. For the success / failure random number acquired due to the entrance to the second special figure starting port, a comparison is made with a comparison value stored in the determination table set for the second success / failure determination. (2) the above-described success / failure determination means for determining whether or not to perform
When it is determined that the winning is determined in the first winning / notifying determination, the first opening / closing control is performed with a relatively small number of expected values of the winning balls, and when it is determined that the winning is determined in the second winning / notifying determination, the number of winning balls is determined. The opening / closing control means for performing the second opening / closing control with a relatively large number of expected values;
When it is determined that the first winning / nothing determination is successful, the second number of the stored winning numerical values in the first determination table for determining whether or not the first winning / failing determination is larger than that in the first determination table after the first opening / closing control ends. Set in the determination table, and set the determination table for the second determination of success / failure in the fourth determination table having the same number of the stored hit numerical values as the second determination table,
When it is determined to be a win in the second success / failure determination,
Due to the ball entering the second special figure starting port, the randomness value for probability variation determination and the probability variation determination table acquired from a counter different from the shared counter together with the success / failure random number determined to be successful in the determination of success / failure Probability change determination for comparing and comparing the stored value with probability change is performed after the end of the second opening / closing control,
If the probability variation random value matches any one of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table, the determination table for determining the first success / failure is set in the second determination table, and the determination for the second success / failure determination is performed. Set the table to the fourth determination table,
If the probability variation random value does not match any of the probability variation values stored in the probability variation determination table in the probability variation determination, the determination table for the first success / failure determination is set in the first determination table, (2) the determination table setting means for setting a determination table for determining whether or not to be successful in a third determination table having the same number of stored hit numerical values as the first determination table;
When the second determination table and the fourth determination table are set as the determination table used by the success / failure determination unit, the first determination table and the third determination table are set as compared with the case where the first determination table and the third determination table are set. A bullet ball game machine comprising: a normal electric accessory control means for increasing the frequency of opening of an ordinary electric accessory serving as a second special figure starting port per unit time and lengthening one opening time.   The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second special figure starting port can be entered only when the accessory is opened. A composite winning device in which the first special figure starting port is arranged on the upper side and the second special figure starting port is arranged on the lower side, and when the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second special figure starting port is closed. 5. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4, further comprising a composite winning device in which the game ball is blocked by the first special figure starting port and cannot enter the ball.   The opening time of the special prize opening when the first prize opening / closing operation is performed to open / close the special prize opening is set to be extremely short as compared with the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening according to the second opening / closing control. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the number of times is set to the same number of times as the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening by the second opening / closing control.   The opening time of the prize winning opening when the opening / closing operation of the prize winning opening by the first opening / closing control is set to be extremely short compared with the opening / closing operation of the prize winning opening by the second opening / closing control. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the number is set smaller than that during the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening by the second opening / closing control.

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