JP2008206781A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a savor by a new game form by providing a plurality of start ports. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a game board with a game area where a game ball rolls, a display means for performing performance display, a display control means for controlling the performance display, a plurality of first specified winning port and second specified winning port in the game area, and a big winning drawing means for executing the shift drawing of a big winning game by first drawing processing and second drawing processing corresponding to the plurality of specified winning ports respectively. Mode switching drawing is executed with an entry to the first specified winning port as a condition, the selection probability of selecting the big winning game wherein a game execution period is relatively long is lowered in the first drawing processing, and the selection probability is increased in the second drawing processing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine using a game ball.

  As a representative example of this type of gaming machine, a game ball is launched into a game area of a game board by a player operating a launch handle, and a game is repeated while repeatedly colliding with a number of game nails implanted in the game area. There is known a pachinko gaming machine in which a winning ball is acquired by causing a winning ball provided in the gaming area to win a prize ball while rolling down the ball.

  Conventionally, a general pachinko gaming machine has been provided with a plurality of types of winning holes and a display which is a display means for performing a predetermined effect display. When a game ball enters the mouth ”), a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift from a base game to a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the base game, and a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display. After the symbols have changed, the effect display using the effect image is performed, such as the character image etc. being displayed in accordance with the change display of these symbols while being stopped and displayed in combination according to the result of the big hit lottery It has come to be.

  In recent years, in order to provide players with more jackpot lottery opportunities, it has been considered to provide a plurality of starting holes in the game area, but if there are a plurality of starting holes, the timing of fluctuation of identification information, etc. Problems are likely to occur.

Therefore, a gaming machine is provided that displays a change in a plurality of identification information synchronously in response to winning of a game ball at a plurality of start openings (Patent Document 1). Furthermore, when a big hit lottery performed when a game ball wins at one start opening is a win, a gaming machine is provided that continues to fluctuate identification information at the other start opening (Patent Document 2). ).
JP 2006-26042 A JP 2006-181354 A

  However, even if a plurality of start ports are provided as in each of the above gaming machines, the conditions such as the big hit lottery are the same when the game ball wins anyway.

  Therefore, the player does not need to perform an operation such as changing the starting port to be aimed according to the game situation, and the game content is not different from the conventional one. Therefore, it is desired to provide a gaming machine that is provided with a plurality of start ports and can be improved by a new game form.

  (1) In the present invention, a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, and a specific winning opening provided in the game area and allowing a game ball to win, When the above condition is satisfied, the first specific prize opening provided with a variable member that changes to an open state in which the game ball is easy to win the prize opening and the second specific prize different from the first specific prize opening. When a game ball wins the mouth and the first specific winning opening, a first lottery process corresponding to the first specific winning opening is performed, and a game ball wins the second specific winning opening Performs the second lottery process corresponding to the second specific winning opening, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot game advantageous to the player, relative to the normal low probability state with a relatively low winning probability, A lottery that draws in one of the special probability states with a high probability of winning A special game mode in which the variation mode of the variable member is advantageous to the player for a predetermined period, and a normal game mode that is relatively disadvantageous to the player If the lottery result of the normal game execution means and the jackpot lottery means executed in any of the modes is a win, the jackpot selected with a predetermined probability from a plurality of types of jackpot games with different game execution periods The jackpot game execution means for executing the game and shifting the mode of the normal game after the jackpot game to the special game mode for a predetermined period of time, and the jackpot game on the condition that the first special winning opening is won. A mode switching lottery is performed for switching the normal game being executed after the game from the special game mode to the normal game mode with a predetermined lottery probability. If the lottery result based on the first lottery process and the first lottery process is a win, the selection probability that the jackpot game with a relatively short game execution period is selected by the jackpot game execution means is increased, When the lottery result based on the second lottery process is a win, the game machine is provided with a jackpot game selection probability changing means for lowering the selection probability.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the present invention provides the first specific prize when a game ball wins the first specific prize opening in order to suggest the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means. The first identification information corresponding to the mouth is variably displayed, and when the game ball is won at the second specific prize opening, the second identification information corresponding to the second specific prize opening is variably displayed, Thereafter, identification information variation control means for stopping and displaying each in a predetermined manner, and when the first specific winning opening is won while the first identification information varies, the variation of the first identification information, A change holding means for holding a change of the second identification information for a predetermined number of times when a game ball wins the second specific winning opening while the second identification information is changing; The identification information variation control means is suspended. The start of the variation of another information, and performing in favor of the first identification information.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the mode switching lottery by the mode switching means is executed in the jackpot game in addition to winning the first specific winning opening. It is performed on condition that the period is not less than a predetermined period.

  (4) The present invention is the gaming machine according to (3), wherein the mode switching lottery by the mode switching means is a jackpot game triggered by a winning of a game ball into the second specific winning opening, It is characterized in that it is performed on condition that the previous jackpot game execution period is a predetermined period or less.

  According to the present invention, when winning in the first specific winning opening, there is a high possibility of shifting to a jackpot game with a relatively short game execution period compared to winning in the second specific winning opening. In the special game mode, a variable member that changes to an open state in which a game ball is easy to win is attached. However, on the other hand, this special game mode may be changed to a normal game mode that is disadvantageous to the player. In this way, a novel gaming machine capable of providing various game forms while reducing the difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the first specific prize opening and the second specific prize opening is provided. It becomes possible.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a specific winning slot out of a gaming board having a gaming area where a gaming ball rolls and a plurality of winning holes provided in the gaming area and allowing the gaming ball to win. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a second specific winning opening provided with a variable member that changes to an open state in which a game ball can easily win a winning opening is different from the first specific winning opening. When a game ball wins a specific winning opening and the first specific winning opening, a first lottery process corresponding to the first specific winning opening is performed, and a gaming ball wins the second specific winning opening. If so, the second lottery process corresponding to the second specific winning opening is performed, and whether or not the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed is determined as a normal low probability state with a relatively low winning probability, Lottery processing in one of the special high probability states with a relatively high winning probability A bonus game lottery means and a normal game in which a lottery process is performed by the jackpot lottery means, a special game mode in which the change mode of the variable member is advantageous to the player for a predetermined period, and a normal game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player When the lottery result by the normal game execution means and the jackpot lottery means to be won is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot games having different game execution periods, with a predetermined probability On condition that the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game and shifting the mode of the normal game after the jackpot game to the special game mode for a predetermined period of time and winning the first specific winning opening, Mode switching for switching the normal game being executed after the jackpot game from the special game mode to the normal game mode with a predetermined lottery probability If the lottery result based on the first lottery process is a win, the selection probability that a jackpot game with a relatively short game execution period is selected by the jackpot game execution means is increased, while the second When the lottery result based on the lottery process is a win, the game is provided with a jackpot game selection probability changing means for lowering the selection probability.

  That is, in the present embodiment, in the normal game controlled by the normal game execution means, the game ball that the player has fired into the game area formed on the game board, for example, by operating the launch handle is the first specific prize opening. Alternatively, when a winning is made in the second specific winning opening, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from a normal game to a jackpot game advantageous to the player is performed by the jackpot lottery means by using the winning as a trigger. At this time, the lottery is drawn in either a normal low probability state or a special high probability state with different winning probabilities. And when the lottery result is a win, the jackpot game is executed by the jackpot game executing means.

  In such a configuration, the normal game execution means has a special game mode in which the variation mode of the variable member attached to the first specific prize opening is in a variation state advantageous to the player for a predetermined period after the big hit game ends. The normal game is executed under a so-called “short time” mode) or a normal game mode that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.

  The jackpot lottery means performs a first lottery process based on winning in the first specific winning slot and a second lottery process based on winning in the second specific winning slot. . In the first lottery process, the jackpot game selection probability changing means is a jackpot game having a relatively short game execution period among a plurality of types of jackpot games set, that is, a special bonus associated with the execution of the jackpot game. Jackpot game with a small number (for example, two times) of performing a release operation of a large winning opening (so-called a big winning opening), in other words, a jackpot game that is disadvantageous to a player who cannot expect a player to acquire a large number of game balls In the second lottery process, the probability that the jackpot game is selected is lowered.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a winning is made in the first specific winning opening where the condition for selecting the jackpot game is unfavorable, the mode switching means changes the normal game being executed after the jackpot game is finished to the special game mode (time saving In other words, there is a possibility that a so-called “short-time fall” of switching from the (mode) to the normal game mode with a predetermined lottery probability is performed.

  Therefore, when the degree of advantage for the player is compared between the first specific winning opening and the second specific winning opening, the first specific winning opening is a fluctuation that is advantageous to the player in the special game mode. Although a variable member that is in a state is attached, there is a high probability that the player will be selected a jackpot game that cannot be expected to acquire a large amount of game balls, and further, the game balls will be awarded to the first specific winning opening As a trigger, it also has an unfavorable game condition for the player that the lottery for switching the special game mode advantageous to the player (so-called “short-time fall” lottery) is executed.

On the other hand, the second specific prize opening has a low probability that a player wins a large number of game balls, and in other words, a jackpot game that the player can expect to acquire a large amount of game balls. In the special game mode, there is no variable member that is in a variable state that is advantageous to the player, but the first specific prize is not included. There are fewer opportunities for game balls to win than the mouth.
In this way, by setting the first and second specific winning awards in terms of advantages and disadvantages, either one of the specific winning openings is greatly advantageous or disadvantageous for the player. Although it does not become a thing, various game forms will be realized as compared with the conventional one, and the game interest will be enhanced for the player, and it will be possible to enjoy a pachinko game that has never existed.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, as a plurality of types of jackpot games that are set in advance, the jackpot game duration is relative to a “specific jackpot game (so-called“ surprise jackpot ”)” described later. The special jackpot lottery is performed in a special high probability state where the winning probability is relatively high for a predetermined period of time. The jackpot lottery performed in the game (the so-called “probable jackpot game”) and the normal game after the jackpot game ends with a special high probability state, but the “big hit game” (the so-called “surprise jackpot game”) has a very short duration. ")" Is defined.

  Then, if the game is won by the first lottery process that is triggered by the winning of the game ball in the first specific winning opening provided with a variable member that changes to an open state that is easy to win the winning opening if the condition is satisfied, The possibility of shifting to the “special jackpot game” (so-called “probability jackpot game”) having the longest duration is low, and even if the normal game after the jackpot game is in the corner special game mode, the mode switching means Therefore, there is a possibility that it may fall into the normal game mode. Therefore, the player is not always pleased just because he has won the first specific winning opening.

  By the way, the special game mode ("short time" mode) is the time required for the lottery process for determining the variation of the variable member (so-called "electric tulip") attached to the first specific prize opening, compared to the normal game mode. On the other hand, when the variable member fluctuates and becomes an open state, the time for maintaining the open state is made longer than the normal game mode, which is a very advantageous mode for the player.

  In other words, in the special game mode, the amount of time that the game ball is awarded to the first specific prize opening is increased by the longer the opening time of the variable member, and the payout of the prize ball due to the prize is also increased. Speed is reduced, and so-called “ball holding” is in a good state. In addition, the chances of winning the jackpot lottery increase and the chances of shifting to the jackpot will also increase.

  In addition, in the gaming machine having the above configuration, in order to suggest a lottery result by the jackpot lottery means, when a game ball wins the first specific winning opening, a first corresponding to the first specific winning opening The identification information is variably displayed, and when the game ball is won in the second specific prize opening, the second identification information corresponding to the second specific prize opening is variably displayed, and then in a predetermined manner. Identification information variation control means for stopping and displaying the first identification information when the first identification information winning is won while the first identification information is varying, the second identification information A change holding means for holding a change of the second identification information for a predetermined number of times when a game ball wins the second specific winning opening during the change, the identification information change control means; Change of pending identity The start of the first identification information it is possible to perform the control performed with priority.

Here, the identification information is, for example, a special design that displays variable display and stop display in 7 segments, etc., and unambiguously displays the result of the jackpot lottery according to the stop display result, and has various designs. There is a decorative design that also serves as an effect display that displays the display in a variety of manners and stops in various ways. In the present embodiment, both are provided.
In addition, the special symbol and the decorative symbol may be displayed corresponding to the first specific prize opening and the second specific prize opening, respectively, and the display mode and design may be common, Or you may make a display mode, a design, a position displayed, etc. mutually differ corresponding to the 1st specific winning a prize mouth and the 2nd specific winning a prize mouth.

  In any case, when both the first identification information and the second identification information are held pending, the first identification information is preferentially started to fluctuate. The probability of winning a jackpot game with a long game duration is low, and you will always be worried about the `` falling time '' mentioned above, and you will enjoy joy and thrill at the same time with an unprecedented game Can enjoy.

  In addition, the mode switching lottery probability by the mode switching means is triggered by the winning of a game ball to the first specific winning opening and after the “special big hit game (so-called“ probability big hit game ”) ends. In the case of being played, it is preferable to set higher than the case of being played after the other jackpot game is over.

In other words, after a specific jackpot game that is short of the game and unpleasant for the player is over, the player's enjoyment is to win the jackpot lottery again during the time-short mode, but the short-time mode suddenly Since it is so severe that the “short-time fall” that can be aborted is made, the lottery probability of mode switching by the mode switching means in that case lowers the winning probability compared to other cases.
Then, when the “special jackpot game” (the so-called “probability jackpot game”), which is the longest duration of the game and is most advantageous to the player, is completed, that is, the player is more than a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times or more). On the condition that a jackpot game having a certain game continuation period is acquired, the mode switching lottery probability by the mode switching means in that case is made higher than the other cases.

  Further, the lottery of mode switching (so-called “short-time fall”) by the mode switching means is triggered by the winning of a game ball to the first specific winning opening, and the second specific winning opening. It can also be performed when the jackpot game execution period (that is, the number of jackpot game continuation times) triggered by the winning of the game ball is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, eight times).

  In other words, as described above, the jackpot game with a short jackpot game execution period at the second specific winning slot, in which the lottery condition for the jackpot game is relatively advantageous to the player compared to the first specific winning slot. When winning (for example, the specific jackpot game), the first specific winning opening and the second specific are further determined by executing a lottery of mode switching (so-called “short-time fall”) by the mode switching means. This prevents the player's degree of advantage in the big win lottery from being greatly different due to the winning of the game ball with the winning opening.

  In addition, after a specific jackpot game that is unpleasant for the player is completed, a new normal game can be provided with a player's intention that a “short-time fall” occurs in which the short-time mode is terminated.

  The variable member can be changed by using an operation means such as a solenoid, and a jackpot lottery means, a normal game execution means, a jackpot game execution means, a mode switching means, a jackpot game selection probability change means, an identification information fluctuation control means, As the variable holding means, it is preferable that the function is assigned to a control unit provided with various memories such as a ROM storing a CPU, a game program, and the like, and a RAM used as a temporary storage means for a work area.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

[Composition of gaming machine]
A gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32 as a display means for displaying an image, a game board 14, a spacer 31 and the like are disposed. In addition, about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32, description is abbreviate | omitted for easy understanding.

  The gaming board 14 according to the present embodiment is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front (front) side where the launched game ball rolls. The game area 15 is surrounded by the guide rail 30 and is an area in which a game ball can roll. A game area outer area 16 is formed outside the guide rail 30. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15. In the present embodiment, the game nail 13 is included in one of various game members. Further, in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are partially omitted.

A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying an effect image relating to a game, is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In the present embodiment, the entire game board 14 is formed of a light-transmitting material, but the light-transmitting material may be used for a part of the game board 14, in which case The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the translucent member of the game board 14.
The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image related to the game. The display area 32a is the whole or a part of the spacer 31 and the game area 15, or the whole of the game area outer area 16. Or it can be visually recognized from the player side through a part. In addition, the image regarding the game displayed on the display area 32a refers to various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration.

  The spacer 31 is also formed of the above-described member having translucency, but in order to improve the visibility of the liquid crystal display device 32, a hole having a size corresponding to at least the game area 15 of the game board 14 is used. A portion 31a is formed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the light-transmitting area in the game board 14. For example, an area where the game nail 13 is planted, an accessory, a decorative member, etc. Since the area where the game members are provided can be increased, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  Decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are disposed at predetermined positions on the door 11 outside the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state.

  The door 11 is provided with a light-transmitting protective plate 19 made of a glass plate or the like. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed. Speakers 46R and 46L are arranged on the left and right above the protective plate 19.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In addition, in the following description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 3, a portion overlapping with the description using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 may be omitted. In FIG. 3, the game nail 13 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 is provided with two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), a first game member 55, a second game member 57, a passage gate 54, and a blade member 23. The opening 24, the 2nd starting port 25 which is not provided with the blade member 23, the big winning port 39 provided with the shutter 40 which can be opened and closed, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and move to the upper part of the game area 15, and are provided on the plurality of game nails 13 (see FIG. 2) and the game area 15. Due to the collision with the first game member 55 and the like, the game flows down toward the lower side of the game area 15 while changing its traveling direction.

  The first gaming member 55 is formed in an umbrella shape with the left and right ends positioned below the center, whereas the second gaming member 57 is curved with the left and right ends positioned slightly above the center. A part of the game ball that rolls in the game area 15 is temporarily received by the second game member 57 and formed in a concave shape at the center of the second game member 57. It passes through the guide groove 57a (see FIG. 15) and flows down toward the first start port 24.

The first start port 24 is defined as a first specific winning port, and is provided at a lower portion of the second game member 57 provided substantially at the center of the game area 15, and is a blade as a variable member driven by a solenoid or the like. A member 23 is attached. Further, the second starting port 25 that is not provided with the blade member 23 and is defined as the second specific winning port is provided below the first starting port 24 and above the special winning port 39.
When a game ball that rolls while colliding with the first game member 55 or the game nail 13 installed in the game area 15 wins the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, a special symbol game, which will be described later. And the jackpot lottery begins. In other words, the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are specific winning ports that trigger the special symbol game and the jackpot lottery.

  A large winning opening 39 provided at the lower part of the second starting opening 25 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front). In the shutter 40, a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 34 (FIG. 4), which will be described in detail later. When it is an aspect indicating that the game is shifted to the jackpot game which is a special game, the game ball is driven so as to be in an open state where the game ball can be easily received. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  A game from an open state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball is called a round game. It is opened during a round game and closed between each round game. In the present embodiment, a game that executes this round game is referred to as a jackpot game. In addition, since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round, the first round game in the jackpot game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round. .

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V / count sensor 102. . In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. Note that a gaming state that continues until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a jackpot gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is a very advantageous gaming state for the player because a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and the large winning port 39 described above, the type of each winning port is set. Accordingly, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 which are game ball storage units.

In addition, an electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the vicinity of the lower end of the door 11. As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical decoration unit 53 according to the present embodiment has a first special symbol display 33 and a second start opening corresponding to the first start opening 24 in a display case 37 arranged in the center thereof. The second special symbol display 34 corresponding to 25 is accommodated.
The 1st special symbol indicator 33 and the 2nd special symbol indicator 34 are comprised by 7 segment LED, and when this 7 segment LED wins a game ball to the 1st starting port 24 or the 2nd starting port 25 In addition, by turning on / off the 7-segment LED of the corresponding first special symbol display 33 or second special symbol display 34, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are special symbols. As a variable display. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state varies depending on the result is referred to as a “special symbol game” in the present embodiment.

On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, the first special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d corresponding to the first start port 24 and the second special symbol hold lamp corresponding to the second start port 25 are sandwiched between the display case 37. 34a to 34d are provided.
The first special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d are displayed on the first special symbol display 33 when the game ball has already won the first start port 24 while the special symbol is being displayed. The number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 24 is suspended (so-called “the number of the reserved balls of the special symbol”) is displayed by lighting until is there. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Similarly to the first special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d, the second special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are displayed in the second special symbol display 34 while the game ball is already in the second start opening during the special symbol variation display. The number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 25 is suspended until the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed when the prize is won (so-called “special symbol”). The number of reserved balls of “)” is displayed by lighting. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Specifically, the first special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d and the second special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d are lit in order from the left according to the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is held, When the change display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the next change display of the special symbol that has been put on hold is started, the special symbol hold lamp corresponding thereto is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, four times (pieces) for winning a game ball to the first start port 24, and the first 2 With respect to the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25, four times (pieces), that is, a maximum of eight times (pieces) in the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended.

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 24 and the second starting port 25 described above, for example, a number or the like is displayed at the start of the variable symbol display. The variation display of the decorative pattern for the production including is started. In addition, when the game ball wins the first start opening 24 and the second start opening 25 during the variable display related to the special symbol, the first start opening is displayed until the decorative design for effect during the variable display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the variation display of the decorative pattern for effect based on the winning of the game ball to the 24 and the second start opening 25 is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started. That is, the decorative display variation display and the special design variation display performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized, and the variation start and variation stop are performed at the same timing. .

  In the present embodiment, both the special symbol and the decorative symbol function as identification information, and the special symbol game which is a unit game from the change display of the special symbol to the stop display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol. The game is a “variable display game” in combination with a game in which the unit game is displayed from the change display of the decorative symbols to the stop display. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a variable display game is played when a game ball is won at the first start port 24 and the second start port 25. A game in which this variable display game is played is called a normal game.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 (see FIG. 3) provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15, the normal symbol display 35 provided on the right side of the second special symbol display 34 Two display lamps composed of symbols such as “◯” and “x” indicating symbols are variably displayed by alternately turning on and off.

  Further, below the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are provided. The normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are turned on or turned off when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the fluctuation of the above-described normal symbols (in this embodiment, symbols such as “O”, “X”). By turning off the light, the number of times that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol being held can be executed (so-called “the number of balls held in the normal symbol”) is displayed. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on sequentially from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the held normal symbols, and when the fluctuation is stopped and displayed, the next normal symbol that has been held is held. Is displayed, and the corresponding normal symbol holding lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called “normal electric accessories”) 23 provided as variable members on the left and right sides of the first start port 24 are closed. The game ball easily enters the first start port 24 by changing from the open state to the open state. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed so that the game ball is less likely to enter the first start port 24.
As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the jackpot game is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25. A jackpot lottery process is performed, and based on the lottery result, the first special symbol display 33 and the second special symbol display 34 display a special symbol variation display and a stop display.
In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a variable display game is executed in which a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols to be stopped and displayed are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. The effect display using the effect image etc. accompanying this variable display game is performed. When the lottery result is a win, the game shifts from a normal game to a jackpot game.

  In this configuration, in the present embodiment, different lottery processes are performed depending on whether the first start opening 24 is won or the second start opening 25 is won, and further, the first start opening 24 is won. And different effects are displayed depending on when the second start opening 25 is won.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 used at the time of the big hit game is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more on the game board are described. Any number of objects may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a cathode ray tube including a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), EL (Electronic Luminescent), Other forms such as plasma may be used.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the entire game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). Is positioned in things.

  As shown in the figure, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a jackpot game execution means or a jackpot lottery means.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. Etc. are stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Further, the main control circuit 60 includes a display control circuit 76 for controlling various displays and display lamps of the electric decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). The display control circuit 76 controls the fluctuation of the first special symbol display 33, the second special symbol display 34, and the normal symbol display 35 according to the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66. (For example, start of fluctuation and display stop at a predetermined symbol), and the first special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d, the second special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, and the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on and This is to turn off the light.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in the figure, a V / count sensor 102, a count sensor 104, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, a passing ball sensor 114, a first starting port winning ball sensor 116, a second starting port winning ball sensor 117, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, a special prize opening solenoid 120, and a seesaw solenoid 122 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins each of the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  A first start opening winning ball sensor 116 which is a game ball detecting means is provided in the first start opening 24. The first starting port winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won the first starting port 24 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  A second starting port winning ball sensor 117 which is a game ball detecting means is provided at the second starting port 25. The second starting port winning ball sensor 117 detects that a game ball has won the second starting port 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a backup clear switch 124 built in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The backup clear switch 124 has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager, and is also connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126 described later.

  A payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to the main control circuit 60. Connected to the payout / firing control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Do.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is a sub-CPU 206 that functions as various control means such as variable display control means and sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. 250, a sound control circuit 230 that controls the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the decorative lamps 133a and 133b. Then, the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs various effects control according to various command signals supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 208, a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed by the sub CPU 206 in connection with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and a round game during the jackpot game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a time table that defines the effect display period are also stored.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables are positioned such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like. Here, the reach in the present embodiment refers to a state of transition to the aforementioned jackpot game when one decorative symbol that is changing is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the other decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. Normally, a special reach effect display according to the reach state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 until the decorative pattern being changed stops.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied by the progress of effect display that is executed in relation to the variable display of special symbols, and in the round game during the jackpot game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speakers 46R and 46L in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

[Game machine operation]
Here, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be briefly described. In the present embodiment, the games of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are roughly divided into normal games (games that consume game balls while performing a big hit lottery and are relatively disadvantageous to the player as compared to the big hit games). The game is divided into jackpot games (games that are advantageous for the player who can expect to acquire a large number of game balls in a short time for the player).

Furthermore, in the jackpot game, a 15R probability variable jackpot game is drawn by a specific number symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 34, which is selected in the special symbol control process described later. Three types of jackpot games are determined: a 2R probability variable jackpot game (a so-called “surprise” jackpot game) or a 10R normal jackpot game.
The three types of jackpot games (15R-probable jackpot game, 2R-probable jackpot game or 10R normal jackpot game) refer to the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) in the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10) described later. However, lotteries are drawn with different lottery probabilities according to the normal mode or the probability variation mode of the normal game.
At this time, when the jackpot game is won, the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 33 and the second special symbol display 34 (see FIG. 4) is, for example, “15R probability variable jackpot game” For example, in the case of a 2R probability variation jackpot game, a special symbol of “3” is displayed. In the case of a 10R normal jackpot game, for example, a special symbol of “5” is displayed.

  Furthermore, when one of the three types of jackpot games is won, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 34 (see FIG. 4). At the same timing, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an odd three such as “777” is used in the case of a 15R probability variation big hit game due to a dedicated decorative design (for example, a set of three numbers). In the case of a 2R probability variation jackpot game, a combination of decorative symbols such as “123” is displayed. In the case of a 10R normal jackpot game, for example, an even number of three-piece decorative symbols such as “444” are displayed.

  When any of the three types of jackpot games is executed, the upper limit is a predetermined number corresponding to each of the three types of jackpot games (two times for 2R probability variable jackpot games, 15 times for 15R probability variable jackpot games, 10R Normally, 10 times in the big hit game), the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) attached to the big prize opening 39 repeats opening for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), so that the game balls launched into the game area 15 It becomes easy to win the big prize opening 39, and the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in a short time. Acquiring such a jackpot game (winning the jackpot game) is the greatest goal of general players, and can be said to be the best part of a pachinko game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued (maximum number of continuous rounds) is 15 rounds, 10 rounds, Although the number of rounds is two, the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the jackpot game is not limited. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). Any number of rounds may be used.

On the other hand, the normal game in the present embodiment is executed under three types of game modes: a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a time reduction mode (special game mode).
Here, the mode transition of each of the three types of normal games (the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode) and their characteristics will be briefly described below.

  The normal mode is a basic mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game is started from this normal mode.

The probability variation mode is a game mode in which a transition is made after the jackpot game ends when a 15R probability variation jackpot game or a 2R probability variation jackpot is won among the three types of jackpot games in the normal game. The jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is set to be higher than the jackpot lottery probability in the mode.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode is “1/300”, whereas the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is “1/30”, which is 10 times the lottery. The probability is set (see FIG. 6, jackpot lottery table).
In other words, in the probability variation mode, a jackpot game is generated 10 times more frequently than in the normal mode, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. In particular, the 15R probability variation jackpot game has a maximum of 15 round games. This is the most advantageous game because it is continued.
On the other hand, the 2R probability variation jackpot has only two round games, and the duration of the jackpot game is the shortest game among the jackpot games, so when the normal game after the winning game is in the probability variation mode However, it cannot be said that the player is a favorable jackpot game as compared to the 15R probability variable jackpot game.
In the probability change mode, the probability change mode is maintained until the next jackpot game is won.

Finally, the time-saving mode (special game mode) is a game mode that is set after the jackpot game is ended, regardless of which of the three types of jackpot games is won.
In this normal game, the time-saving mode means that the variation time from the start of the special symbol and the normal symbol to the time when the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped is set to be shorter than that of the normal mode. In the case of “winning” (that is, when the display lamp is stopped and displayed as “O” in the normal symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4)), the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 is opened. The time is set longer than in the normal mode. Such control may be referred to as “electric chew support” in the present embodiment.
As described above, when “electric chew support” is executed, it becomes easy for a game ball to win the first start opening 24, so that the number of lottery wins per unit time is significantly increased as compared to the normal mode, and the first Since the payout of prize balls for winning at the start opening 24 also increases, there is little loss of game balls (so-called “ball holding” is good), and it can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player.

In this short-time mode, the duration is determined corresponding to the three types of jackpot games. When the jackpot game is a 10R normal jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is set as the duration.
On the other hand, when the jackpot game is a 15R probability change jackpot game or a 2R probability change jackpot game, the duration of the special symbol that can be expected to win the next jackpot game substantially after the jackpot game ends (for example, 10,000 times). ).
However, in this embodiment, although the details will be described later, based on a predetermined condition, mode switching means (that is, a short-time mode end lottery with a predetermined probability) and may be referred to as a “short-time mode drop lottery”. ) May be forcibly terminated even during the duration of the time-saving mode.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal game is performed under the four game modes of “normal mode”, “probability change mode”, “normal mode + time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode + time reduction mode”. In other words, the gaming state changes according to the change in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (that is, the occurrence of the three types of jackpot games, the execution of the mode switching means, etc.).

Further, in this embodiment, although details will be described later, a big win lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the big win game is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first start port 24 or the second start port 25. When performing, when a game ball wins in the 1st starting port 24, a 1st lottery process is performed, and when a game ball wins in the 2nd starting port 25, a 2nd lottery process is performed. In the first lottery process and the second lottery process, the lottery conditions for the jackpot game are different.
In other words, when a game ball wins at the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, a jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) corresponding to each start port 24 (25) is provided, and the above-described plurality of jackpot games are provided. By differentiating the winning probabilities (15R probability variable jackpot game, 2R probability variable jackpot game, 10R normal jackpot game), the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are differentiated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol displayed in the liquid crystal display device 32 when the game ball has won the first start port 24 or the second start port 25 is displayed as the first start port 24. The decorative symbol (for example, the number symbol, the character symbol, the background symbol) displayed in a different manner is different between the decorative symbol when the game ball is won and the decorative symbol when the game ball is won at the second start port 25. It is
In other words, the effect display by winning the game ball at the first start port 24 and the effect display by winning the game ball at the second start port 25 are different types of decorative patterns (for example, arithmetic numbers and Chinese numerals). By using the effect display, the player can enjoy the effect display with two types of decorative symbols (see FIGS. 17 to 19). Therefore, the player can enjoy the fun as if he / she is playing another pachinko game while playing with the same pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Hereinafter, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with the change in the gaming state described above is shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 7, first, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (step S11). Further, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, in the special symbol game, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 33 and the second special symbol display 34, respectively, on the liquid crystal display device 32, A special symbol control process related to the effect display by the decorative symbol corresponding to each of the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 is executed (step S12). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S13). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S12 and step S13 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each lottery value such as a jackpot lottery random value (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the first start port 24, the second start port 25, etc. (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports.

Further, in this input detection process (step S22), when the main CPU 66 detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, the random number updated in the random number update process (step S21). The numerical value is read out and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 with a maximum of four as the upper limit of the number of reservations for each first start port 24 or second start port 25.
Here, the winning and random number value of the game ball to the first start port 24 or the second start port 25 stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 are the big hits of the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10) described later. It will be referred to in the lottery process (step S64). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  In step S23, timer update processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a large time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit game is generated. Update processing of various timers such as a prize opening timer. Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, an output process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies a signal for drive control based on various output requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process described later, the main CPU 66 outputs signals to various driving game members (game members that are arranged in the game area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change their forms according to the game state). When the request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a signal corresponding to the request is output. For example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 for opening or closing the blade member 23 attached to the first start opening 24, or the big winning opening for opening or closing the shutter 40 attached to the big winning opening 39. When there is a drive request for each solenoid such as the solenoid 120, a control signal is output to perform a process of driving various drive game members.

  Further, in this output process, the main CPU 66 displays various indicators (a first special symbol display 33 corresponding to the first start port 24, a second start port) installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). 25, a second special symbol display 34 corresponding to 25, a normal symbol display 35, first special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d corresponding to the first starting port 24, and a second special symbol holding lamp corresponding to the second starting port 25. 34a to 34d and normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d), corresponding to the change request or stop request of lamps, or the lamp turn-on request or turn-off request stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, respectively. It controls the change or stop of the symbols, or the lighting or extinguishing of the lamps of various indicators installed in the lighting unit 53 (see FIG. 4). And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various command signals to the sub control circuit 200. As these various command signals, for example, a demonstration display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and a derived symbol designation that designates the type of decoration symbol corresponding to each of the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 Commands etc. are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command signal for causing the payout device 128 to play a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the random number value updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000) in the random number update process (step S21) is played to the first start port 24 or the second start port 25. It is read at the timing when the ball wins and used as a random value for the big hit lottery. However, the means for acquiring the random number value is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, a dedicated random number generator or the like is provided in the main control circuit 60, and within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000). A random value updated at random may be read out at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 24 or the second start port 25 and used as a random value for the big hit lottery.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the process of step S31, the main CPU 66 loads a special symbol control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S34. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process. As will be described in detail later, in this special symbol memory check process, the number of reserved special symbols is checked, and if there is a reserved number, a “big hit” lottery, special symbol variation start, special symbol variation timer is set, etc. Then, (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the special symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S36.

  In step S36, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process. In this special symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 stores a change stop request for the special symbol being displayed in a predetermined area in the main RAM 70 corresponding to each of the first start port 24 and the second start port 25. . Then, the special symbol fluctuation stop request stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4) in the output process (FIG. 8, step S24) of the system timer interrupt process described above. In response to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, the special symbols being displayed in a variable manner are variably stopped. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37, and if it is not a big win, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S39. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, a special winning opening release waiting process of step S38 is performed. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. This subroutine ends.

  In step S39, the main CPU 66 executes a mode switching process. Although details will be described later in this mode switching process, when the current normal game is in the short-time mode, the main CPU 66 performs the short-term mode end lottery with a predetermined lottery probability based on a predetermined condition and wins the end lottery. The time reduction mode is forcibly terminated and this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S43. When the special symbol control flag is (02), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the special prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S41 whether the special prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S42. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening 39 (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then the big hit Depending on the type, the opening time of the big prize opening 39 is set in the big prize opening timer (for example, 30 seconds when the jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot or 10R normal jackpot, or 1 second when 2R probability variation jackpot). Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends.

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S50. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the big prize opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether the big prize opening timer has timed out (that is, “0”) in step S44, or whether a prescribed number of game balls have won the big prize opening 39. Judge whether or not. Then, when the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the grand prize opening 39, the processing is terminated. Then, when the time of the winning opening opening timer expires or when a prescribed number of game balls in the large winning opening 39 satisfy one of the conditions for winning, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores a closing instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (so-called number of rounds), and reaches the specified number of times (10 times for the 10R normal jackpot, 15 times for the 15R probability variation jackpot, 2 times for the 2R probability variation jackpot) In step S49, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the jackpot ending process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening of the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball that won the big prize opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area in step S47. When the game ball that has won the big prize opening 39 does not pass through the predetermined specific area (when the V / count sensor 102 does not detect the passage of the game ball), the special symbol control flag is terminated in step S49. A value (04) for requesting processing is set, and the processing ends. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S48 when the game ball that has won the special winning opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area (that is, the V / count sensor 102 has detected the passage of the game ball).

  In step S48, the main CPU 66 performs a special winning opening opening waiting process. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is set again with a value (02) for requesting the opening of the special winning opening 39, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. Exit.

In step S50, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot ending process, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the normal game is set to “probability variation mode + short time mode”, and as the duration of the short time mode, the number of fluctuations of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 10,000 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.
On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is 10R normal jackpot, the normal game is set to “normal mode + short-time mode”, and when the occurrence trigger of the current 10R normal jackpot is winning to the first start port 24, a predetermined In the case of the second start port 25, the number of changes in the special symbol (for example, 100 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the occurrence trigger of “10R normal jackpot” is winning in the first starting port 24, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates in the short time mode is smaller than in the case of winning in the second starting port 25. Since many are set, it is advantageous for the player. Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbols held when the game ball is won at the first start port 24 is “0”, and the number of special symbols held is determined. Is “0”, the process proceeds to step S62, and when the number of special symbols to be held is not “0” (that is, when there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbols held when the game ball is won at the second starting port 25 is “0”. If “0”, the process proceeds to step S73. If the number of special symbols to be reserved is not “0” (that is, when there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S73, the main CPU 66 executes a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 66 sends a demonstration display command signal to the sub-control circuit 200 in order to perform demonstration display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag, and moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a jackpot lottery process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether the winning of the game ball that triggers the jackpot lottery is the winning of the starting port of the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 One jackpot lottery table is selected from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different jackpot lottery values based on the current game mode (normal mode, probability change mode). Then, with reference to the jackpot lottery random value extracted when the game ball wins the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25 and the selected jackpot lottery table, the jackpot lottery (15R probability variation big hit 2R The probability variation jackpot is determined (10R is usually determined as either big jackpot or “out of”). That is, the first lottery process is performed when a game ball is won at the first start port 24, and the second lottery process is performed when a game ball is won at the second start port 25.

Here, the jackpot lottery table according to the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, for example, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability variation mode, the random value is set to 1 to 30000, and the jackpot lottery value is “100/30000” in the normal mode. On the other hand, in the probability variation mode, “1000/30000” is set.
That is, the sum of the jackpot lottery values of 2R probability variation jackpots (so-called “surprise”), which is a jackpot game with a small number of round games and a short duration of the jackpot game, that is, the jackpot game is won. The probability is set to 10/300 (1/30) in the probability variation mode while it is 1/300 in the normal mode.
In other words, the probability of transition to jackpot game differs depending on the game mode (normal mode and probability change mode), and when the normal game is played under probability variation mode, the probability of transition to jackpot game is the normal mode. Therefore, the probability variation mode is a very advantageous state for the player.

In the present embodiment, with respect to the jackpot lottery table, in the present embodiment, a first lottery process when a game ball wins at the first start port 24 and a second lottery process when a game ball wins at the second start port 25. In the jackpot lottery table selected in the above, the lottery value of “15R probability variation jackpot” having the longest duration of the jackpot game is made different.
That is, when the normal game state is the normal mode, in the big win lottery when the game ball is won at the first start port 24, the lottery value of “15R probability variable big hit” is set to “50/30000” of 29916 to 29965. In addition, the winning ratio in the overall jackpot winning is set to “50/100”, that is, 50%.
On the other hand, in the jackpot lottery when the game ball wins at the second start opening 25, the lottery value of “15R probability variation jackpot” is set to “62/30000” of 29904 to 29965, and the winning prize occupies the entire jackpot winning prize The ratio is set to “62/100”, that is, 62%.
In other words, comparing the case where a game ball is won at the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, the probability that the game ball won at the second start port 25 is more likely to win the “15R probability variation big hit”. It is set high.
In other words, when a game ball wins at the second start opening 25, “15R probability change big hit” is won with a probability of 1.24 times that when a game ball wins at the first start opening 24.

  In addition, the lottery value of “2R probable big hit” is “15/30000” of 29901 to 29915 in the table when the game ball wins the first start port 24 when the normal game state is the normal mode. The winning percentage of “2R probability variable jackpot” in the overall jackpot win is set to 15%, and in the table when a game ball wins at the second starting opening 25, the lottery value is “3 / 30,000” of 29901 to 29903. Yes, the percentage of winning the “2R probable jackpot” in the overall jackpot win is set at 3%.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when winning the first starting port 24, the probability of winning the “2R probability variation jackpot”, which is disadvantageous to the player, is higher than when winning the second starting port 25. The probability of winning the “15R probability variation jackpot” that is most advantageous to the player is lower, and the game conditions are set to be more advantageous for the second start port 25 than for the first start port 24.

Further, even when the normal game state is the probability change mode, the lottery value of “15R probability change big hit” in the selected big hit lottery table is the first lottery process corresponding to the first start port 24, as in the normal mode. Is different from the table used in the second lottery process corresponding to the second start port 25, and in the table when a game ball wins the first start port 24, the lottery values are 29151 to 29650 “ On the other hand, the lottery value is set to “620/30000” of 29031 to 29650 in the table in the case where a game ball is won at the second starting port 25, whereas “500/30000” is set.
Therefore, also in this case, the probability that the game ball is won at the second start port 25 and the “15R probability variation big hit” is executed is 1.24 times that when the game ball is won at the first start port 24. Yes.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first lottery process is performed when a game ball is won at the first start port 24, and the second lottery process is performed when a game ball is won at the second start port 25, respectively. By using the lottery table, the first start port 24 is configured such that the ratio at which “15R probability variation big hit” having the longest game period is determined by the jackpot lottery varies depending on the start port where the game ball wins. And the second start opening 25 differ in the degree of advantage for the player.
That is, the average number of round games to be continued differs between the case where the lottery process is performed in the first lottery process and the case where the lottery process is performed in the second lottery process.
In addition, the number of round games is calculated when the lottery process is performed in the first lottery process corresponding to the first start port 24 and when the lottery process is performed in the second lottery process corresponding to the second start port 25. If the second lottery process is to be made advantageous to the player without fail, the lottery value of “2R probability variation big hit” in the jackpot lottery table referenced in the second lottery process is set to zero, It is sufficient to add that amount to the lottery value of “15R probability variation big hit”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is won at the first start port 24 and the game ball is won at the second start port 25, the game ball at the second start port 25 is compared. Since the lottery value is set so that the winning frequency of “15R probable big hit” with a large number of rounds is higher for those who win the prize, comparing the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, the second start If the game ball wins in the mouth 25, the player is provided with an opportunity to win a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player.

  In the jackpot lottery table used in the present embodiment, as described above, in the probability variation mode, the probability variation jackpot (“2R probability variation jackpot” and “15R probability variation jackpot”) is 10 in comparison with the normal mode. Is set to double (that is, the winning probability is 10 times), but among the three types of jackpot games, the probability variation jackpot ("2R probability variation jackpot" and "15R probability variation jackpot") and the normal jackpot (10R regular jackpot) The generation ratio is the same as 65:35 in both the probability variation mode, the normal mode, and the time reduction mode.

Returning to the description of the special symbol memory check process shown in FIG.
When the jackpot lottery process in step S64 using the jackpot lottery table described above is completed, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S66 if the lottery result in the jackpot lottery process in step S64 described above is a big win, and moves the process to step S67 if not the big win.

  In step S66, a special symbol determination process that is a jackpot symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, “7” is determined for the special symbol for “15R probability variation jackpot”, “3” for the special symbol for “2R probability variation jackpot”, and special symbol for “10R normal jackpot”. The special symbol is determined corresponding to each jackpot, such as “5” for the symbol. Then, the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thereby, the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display corresponding to each start port (the first start port 24 or the second start port 25) installed in the electric decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). In the device 34, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of step S66, the main CPU 66 determines the type of jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal jackpot) and the number of jackpot occurrences determined in step S64. For each of the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 serving as a lottery opportunity, a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is stored and updated as a “big hit game history”.
Then, based on the “big hit game history” stored here, whether or not to execute the game mode switching (that is, the end of the time saving mode) in the present embodiment in the mode switching process (see FIG. 11) described later. It is determined. Then, when this process ends, the process moves to step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thereby, the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display corresponding to each start port (the first start port 24 or the second start port 25) installed in the electric decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). In the device 34, a special symbol corresponding to the deviation is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current normal game is in the time-saving mode, and if it is in the time-saving mode, the process proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current normal game is not in the time reduction mode, the special symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds) in the normal mode is set in the special symbol variation timer and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S69. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets a special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

In step S71, the main CPU 66 responds to the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 34 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25 where the game ball has won. The request for starting the variable display is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the process proceeds to step S72.
By this processing, the first special symbol display corresponding to each start port (the first start port 24 or the second start port 25) according to the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in step S69 and step S70. The special symbol fluctuation display is performed on the device 33 or the second special symbol display 34, and after a predetermined time has elapsed (after the special symbol fluctuation timer has timed out), the “big hit” determined in the above step S66 and step S67 or The special symbol of “out” will be stopped and displayed.

  In step S72, the decoration pattern displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and the effect time determination process are performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores the “big hit” or “out of” data stored in step S66 or step S67, the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70, and the decorative symbol. Based on whether the starting port that triggered the start of the change was the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, the decorative design and effect time displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are determined. And it memorize | stores in the predetermined area | region of main RAM70, and this subroutine is complete | finished.

  The decorative design and effect time displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 stored here are transmitted from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 by the command output process in step S25 of FIG. Is supplied to the sub CPU 206 as a derived symbol designation command. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, decorative symbols corresponding to the respective start ports (the first start port 24 or the second start port 25) are derived and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the decorative symbols are displayed. The variation time is also determined. That is, in the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4), the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 34 corresponding to each start port (the first start port 24 or the second start port 25) is derived. The variation time of the special symbol to be displayed and the variation time of the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized.

Further, in the special symbol memory check process described above, when a plurality of game balls are won in the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, that is, the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are held simultaneously. When there is a number (in other words, when there is a special symbol lottery request), first, the number of reserves in the first start port 24 is checked, and if there is no reserve number in the first start port 24, then the second start. The number of held mouths 25 is checked.
In this embodiment, when a game ball is won in the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, as described above, the player who wins the game ball in the second start port 25 The special symbol lottery conditions (see the jackpot lottery table shown in FIG. 6) are provided, so that the special symbol lottery process by winning the game ball to the first start port 24 is prioritized and the game is unilaterally performed. This is to prevent the game from being executed under a game condition advantageous to the player.
In addition, in the opening / closing process of the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 executed in the normal symbol control process (see FIG. 12) described later by priority of the first start port 24, as in the time reduction mode, In the game mode where the opening frequency of the blade member 23 is high and the opening time is long, there are many chances for winning the game ball to the first start port 24, so based on the lottery conditions of special symbols that are disadvantageous to the player, The lottery processing of special symbols is relatively frequently executed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is the decorative symbol and the second starting port 25 when the game ball wins the first starting port 24. Since a decorative pattern (see FIGS. 17 to 19) of a different theme is prepared for the decorative pattern in the case of winning a game ball to the player, the player can display the effect on one pachinko gaming machine 10 Two different types of effect display can be enjoyed. That is, it is possible to make the player feel as if different pachinko games are being performed while playing the same pachinko game with the same pachinko gaming machine 10.

[Mode switching process]
The mode switching process executed in step S39 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S81, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current normal game is in the time saving mode. If not, the process proceeds to step S92. On the other hand, in the time reduction mode, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the trigger for the current mode switching process is a prize for the first start port 24. If the main CPU 66 is not a prize for the first start port 24, step S89 is performed. Move processing to. On the other hand, if it is a win to the first start port 24, the process proceeds to step S83.

In step S83, the main CPU 66 wins the “big hit game” selected from the “big hit game history” stored and updated in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the special symbol storage check process (FIG. 10, step S66). Are read out (2R probability variation jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal jackpot).
In step S84, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the average number of rounds executed in the previous “big hit game” and the previous “big hit game” is “8 rounds” or more. If so, the process proceeds to step S86. On the other hand, if it is not “8 rounds” or more, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the main CPU 66 further determines whether or not the previous “big hit game” was a “2R probability variable jackpot” triggered by the second start port 25, and if it was “2R probability variable jackpot”. Then, the process proceeds to step S87. On the other hand, if it is not “2R probability variation big hit”, the process proceeds to step S89.

In step S86, the main CPU 66 performs an end lottery in the time reduction mode with a high probability (for example, 1/20), stores the lottery result in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and moves the process to step S88.

  In step S87, the main CPU 66 performs an end lottery in the time reduction mode with a low probability (for example, 1/200), stores the lottery result in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and moves the process to step S88.

  In step S88, the main CPU 66 determines the result of the lottery in the short time mode in step S86 or step S87 described above. If the result of the determination is a win (that is, the fall in the short time mode), the process proceeds to step S91. On the other hand, if not won, the process proceeds to step S89.

In step S89, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the number of special symbol fluctuations stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as the duration of the time reduction mode, and updates the memory.
In step S90, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of changes in the special symbol has become “0” (that is, the end of the time reduction mode) by the subtraction process of the number of changes in the special symbol in step S89. In the case of 0 ", the process proceeds to step S91. On the other hand, if it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S91, the main CPU 66 resets the time reduction mode in the normal game (that is, sets the end of the time reduction mode), and moves the process to step S92.

  In step S92, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value “00” for requesting the special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 10) in the special symbol control process (see FIG. 9)) Exit the subroutine.

Here, in the present embodiment, as explained in the above-mentioned “operation of the gaming machine”, one of the three types of jackpot games (15R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal jackpot) is won, Even if the time reduction mode is set after the jackpot game ends, the time reduction mode may be forcibly ended.
For example, depending on the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, such as whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 24 which becomes a special symbol change opportunity, how the jackpot gaming history etc. When the end lottery (short-time mode drop lottery) is executed with different probabilities and the end lottery is won, it is forcibly reset (that is, the short-time mode fall).
Of course, in addition to the above-mentioned end lottery, when the predetermined duration period ends (that is, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is “0”), the short-time mode is reset (that is, the end of the short-time mode is set). Is done.

At this time, if the jackpot game that triggered the setting of the short-time mode is “15R probability change jackpot” or “2R probability change jackpot”, the game mode set at the end of the jackpot game is “time reduction mode + probability mode”. However, since only the short-time mode ends, the normal game is continued under the probability changing mode.
On the other hand, if the jackpot game that triggered the setting of the short-time mode is “10R normal jackpot”, the short-time mode set at the end of the jackpot game ends, so the normal game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the normal mode. The game is continued under the so-called basic normal game having the longest stay time in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are compared, the first start port 24 has a shorter time when the game condition is advantageous to the player. A blade member 23 for executing the mode is attached.

  However, when a game ball is won at the first start port 24 by the mode switching process described above, this is used as an opportunity for the “big hit game history” (first start port 24 and second start port 25 of the pachinko gaming machine 10). The number of wins for each jackpot game and the type of the winning jackpot game) is determined to execute the short-time mode falling lottery with a predetermined different probability, and the short-time mode is forcibly terminated when the end lottery is won. It is said.

That is, in the present embodiment, first, the lottery value of the short-time mode drop lottery is made different depending on whether or not the average value of the number of execution rounds of the “big hit game” in the previous and previous games is “8 rounds” or more.
More specifically, if the average value of the number of execution rounds of the “big hit game” in the previous and previous rounds is “8 rounds” or more, the “big hit game” in the previous and previous rounds will be “15R probability variable big hit” Since it is a series of “10R normal jackpot” or a combination of “15R probable jackpot” and “10R normal jackpot”, it is determined that the player has obtained a predetermined number of prize balls or more, and a high probability (for example, 1 / In 20), the short-time mode drop lottery is performed.
Also, if the previous “big hit game” was a “2R probable big hit” triggered by the second starting port 25, it could not be said that a predetermined number or more of the winning balls that the player was satisfied with were obtained. If the player falls quickly to the short time, the player's willingness to play will be lost. Therefore, by performing the lottery in the short time mode with a low probability (for example, 1/200), the short time mode can be continued for a predetermined number of times or more. , So that the player can enjoy the short-time mode.

In other words, if the “big hit game history” is, for example, the average number of rounds of “big hit game” in the previous and previous rounds is “8 rounds” or more, it is determined that the big hit game advantageous to the player has continued. Then, the falling lottery in the short time mode is executed with high probability (for example, 1/20).
And even if the average value of the number of execution rounds of the “big hit game” in the previous and previous rounds is “8 rounds” or less, the previous big hit game was “2R probable big hit” triggered by the second starting port 25 In consideration of the fact that the game conditions are somewhat disadvantageous to the player, the lottery is drawn with a low probability (for example, 1/200).

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control flag in step S101. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step S103 is performed. This normal symbol memory check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106. In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request to stop the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 35 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol storage check process. When this process is completed, the stored number of normal symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to the ordinary electric charge releasing process in step S109. On the other hand, when determining that the normal symbol is not a hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the processing in step S110.

  In the ordinary electric accessory release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory (stores the release of the ordinary electric accessory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, according to the gaming state of the gaming table, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (wing member 23) (for example, 3 seconds when the game mode is the short-time mode, 0.2 seconds when the game mode is the normal mode or the normal mode) The normal electric accessory release timer is set, the normal symbol control flag is set to (03), and the process is terminated.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112 to determine whether the normal electric accessory release timer has timed up (that is, “0”). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, in the normal electric accessory closing process of step S113, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Memorize the closing of the electric accessory). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value “00” for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol holding number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. This normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When it is detected that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol holding number increases by "1" with the predetermined number (for example, "4") as an upper limit. When the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game is completed, “1” is subtracted and the memory is updated. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of retained normal symbols is not “0”, in step S122, the main CPU 66 sets the value “01” of the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request to the normal symbol control flag, and then proceeds to step S123. Move processing.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting area is passed (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating an off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this way are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the normal symbol display 35 starts normal symbol variation display (for example, “◯” and “x” symbols are alternately blinked). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal game is in the time reduction mode. If the normal game is in the time reduction mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 stops the normal symbol fluctuation shorter than the normal mode. The time (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the normal symbol variation timer, and the process ends. On the other hand, when the game mode is not the time reduction mode (that is, the probability variation mode or the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets a normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the time reduction mode in the normal symbol variation timer. To finish the process.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit main process is a process that is started when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes various commands (for example, a derived symbol designation command) sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, and executes a process according to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control such as a decorative symbol according to the derived symbol designation command. This is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes sound control processing (step S205) for controlling sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L and lamp control processing for controlling light emission of the various decorative lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  As described above, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[First start port 24 and second start port 25]
Here, the configuration of the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 in the present embodiment will be described, the first lottery process when a game ball wins the first start port 24, and the second start port 25. In the second lottery process when a game ball wins, the game is further performed by opening and closing the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 controlled in the above-described normal symbol control process (see FIG. 12). A change in the flow of the sphere will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing the positional relationship between the second gaming member 57 and the first starting port 24 and the second starting port 25, and FIG. 16 shows the game ball by opening and closing the blade member 23 attached to the first starting port 24. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of flow.

  As shown in FIG. 15, a second game member 57 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 15, and a first start port 24 to which a blade member 23 is attached is provided at an appropriate interval below the second game member 57. Furthermore, the 2nd starting port 25 is provided in the downward position (refer FIG. 2). That is, the game ball fired on the game board 14 rolls due to a collision with the plurality of game nails 13 and the first game member 55 provided in the upper part of the game area 15, and a part thereof is the second game member 57. Thus, the other game balls flow down above the first start port 24 or below the game area 15 while repeating rolling. As described above, the second gaming member 57 is formed in a stage shape that is gently curved downward, and a guide groove 57a is formed at the center position that is the bottom of the second gaming member 57, so that it is received by the second gaming member 57. Among the game balls, the game balls falling from the guide groove 57a have a higher probability of winning the first start port 24 than the game balls falling from other parts.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 24 and the second starting port 25 described above becomes an opportunity for the “big hit game” which is the greatest profit for the player. In general, a game is played by adjusting the firing strength of the launch handle 26 so that the game balls are concentrated around the first start port 24 and the second start port 25.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), in a state where the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 is closed, the game ball launched into the game area 15 is a second game configured in a stage shape. Once received by the member 57, it is guided so as to pass through the guide groove 57 a of the second gaming member 57 and flow down to the upper part of the first starting port 24. Then, the game balls that have not won the first starting port 24 flow down to the upper part to the second starting port 25. Further, as shown in the drawing, game balls that have not collided with the second game member 57 and game balls that have not flowed down from the guide groove 57a of the second game member 57 also flow down toward the second starting port 25. There is a case.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined gap is provided between the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 (the extent that the game ball passes sufficiently), and the plurality of game nails 13 are substantially reversed in a U shape. It is planted in a shape. Therefore, if the game ball flowing down from the guide groove 57a of the second game member 57 does not win the first start port 24, it can be expected that the second start port 25 will win further.

  In the configuration described above, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), when the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 is opened, it passes through the guide groove 57a of the second gaming member 57 described above, Most of the game balls guided to flow down to the upper part of the first start port 24 are received by the opening of the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 and win the first start port 24. become.

  At this time, the winning of the game ball to the second start port 25 is that the flow of the game ball from the upper portion decreases due to the opening of the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24, so the blade member 23 is opened. In such a state, the winning rate of the game ball to the second start opening 25 is lowered. In other words, in the present embodiment, as shown in the drawing, the winning opportunity to the second starting port 25 is limited to those that jump into the lower part around the second starting port 25 from the side.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the game mode of the normal game is “time reduction mode + normal mode” or “probability change mode + time reduction mode”, the opening frequency of the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 increases. Since the opening time is also set longer, the winning rate of the game balls to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 is higher than when the game mode is only the “normal mode” or the “probability change mode”. It will change greatly.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start port 24 and when the game ball wins the second start port 25, all the lottery probabilities (“ The total of the lottery probabilities of “2R-probable jackpot”, “15R-probable jackpot”, and “10R normal jackpot” is the same, but it is more advantageous for the player when the game ball wins the first starting port 24. The winning percentage for “15R probability variation jackpot” is set low, and at the same time, the winning percentage for “2R probability variation jackpot” disadvantageous to the player is set high (see the jackpot lottery table in FIG. 6).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the time reduction mode (that is, the state in which the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 is frequently opened), the occurrence frequency of “2R probability variation big hit” with a small number of rounds is high. In addition, as the number of winning opportunities at the first start port 24 increases, the opportunity for the short-time mode drop lottery also increases, so the short-time mode that is advantageous to a corner player is forcibly terminated. Although the possibility increases, this time the game can be expected to win the second starting port 25 which is advantageous to the player.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, both the winning of the game ball to the first start port 24 and the winning of the game ball to the second start port 25 are specified as triggers for the big hit lottery. However, it is advantageous for the player to win the second starting port 25 from the viewpoint of gaming conditions. On the other hand, the first start port 24 is provided with a blade member 23 that increases the winning rate of the game ball during the time reduction mode, and is advantageous for the player because it can suppress the consumption of the game ball during the time reduction mode. As the winning rate of the game ball increases, the probability that the short-time mode at the corner will end increases. As described above, while the difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 is reduced, the change of the game is diversified and has an unprecedented game form. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can be obtained.

[Production display corresponding to each of the first start port 24 and the second start port 25]
Further, the difference between the effect process triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start port 24 and the effect process triggered by the winning of the game ball at the second start port 25 is shown in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. A description will be given by taking an effect design including a decorative design displayed in 32a as an example. These display controls are executed by the sub-control circuit 200 described above. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing a display form of a decorative design in a normal performance, and FIG. 18 is a reach production (that is, three numerical symbols, which are a variety of decorative designs that are variably displayed, stop displaying up to two with the same numerical design. ), And FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a display form of the decorative symbol during the execution of the jackpot game.

In the normal performance of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is won at the first start port 24, as shown in FIG. In addition to being displayed, the effect is displayed by the first background symbol 82 with the theme of “sea” including a girl character.
On the other hand, when a game ball is won at the second starting port 25, as shown in FIG. 17B, three second number symbols 94 of Chinese numerals are displayed in a variable manner as decorative symbols, and the boy character The second background pattern 83 with the theme of “space” including

  In the reach effect when the game ball is won at the first start opening 24 and the reach state is reached, the left and right symbols of the first numeric symbol 93 are shown in FIG. An effect display that stops at “7” and waits for the middle symbol to stop is executed. When the middle symbol stops at the same symbol (ie, “7”), the game shifts to a jackpot game. Of course, when a different symbol (that is, a number other than “7”) stops (so-called “out”), the game does not shift to the jackpot game. Further, in the first background symbol 82 including the girl character, the player can have a sense of occurrence of the jackpot game by making the type and number of various effect symbols used for the effect different from the normal effect. It is configured.

  On the other hand, when the game ball reaches the second starting port 25 and reaches the reach state, as shown in FIG. 18B, the left and right symbols of the three second digit symbols 94 in Chinese numerals are “seven”. The effect display which stops at "" and waits for the stop of the middle symbol is executed. When the middle symbol stops at the same symbol (that is, “seven”), the game shifts to a jackpot game. Of course, when a different symbol (that is, a number other than “7”) stops (so-called “out of”), the game does not shift to the jackpot game. Furthermore, similarly to the reach effect of the first start port 24 described above, also in the second background symbol 83 including the boy character, the type and number of various effect symbols used for the effect are different from the normal effect. In addition, the player is given a sense of expectation for generating a big hit game.

Then, when a game ball is won at the first start opening 24, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the three first number symbols 93 by arithmetic numbers stop at “7”, which is a set of three. The effect display of the jackpot game is executed. Also, in the first background symbol 82 including the girl character, the type and number of various effect symbols used for the effect are suitable for jackpots, and are made a unique effect that is further different from the normal effect and the reach effect. The person can enjoy the effect display more.
On the other hand, when a game ball is won at the second starting port 25, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the three second number symbols 94 of Chinese numerals are stopped at “seven”, which is a set of three, The jackpot game effect display is executed, but in the same manner as during the jackpot game execution at the first start port 24 described above, in the second background symbol 83 including the boy character, By making the number a unique effect different from the normal effect or reach effect, which is suitable for the jackpot, the player can enjoy the effect display more.

  Here, the first and second decorative symbols 93 and 94 and the first and second background symbols 82 and 83 have been described as examples, but only the image display effect processing by the liquid crystal display device 32 has been described. As the effect display executed in a different manner corresponding to the winning to 24 and the winning to the second start opening 25, the effect by the light using the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, the sound using the speakers 46R and 46L An effect may be sufficient, and the effect process which combined these may be sufficient.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, there are two types of specific winning ports for the lottery game lottery, the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, and the first Comparing the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, the second start port 25 has a lottery condition for a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the first start port 24 is provided with a blade member 23 that increases the winning rate of the game ball during execution of the time reduction mode in the present embodiment, which is advantageous to the player. Further, in the winning of a game ball to the first start opening 24, the mode switching process in this embodiment (that is, the time-short mode falling lottery advantageous to the player) is executed. Since the winning rate of the game ball to the second start opening 25 that is advantageous to the player is increased by the end (falling) of the game, it is generally not disadvantageous to the player. As described above, in the present embodiment, the player's degree of advantage due to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 is not greatly different.
The decorative design displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is made different depending on the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, thereby overflowing an unprecedented interest. It is a pachinko machine.

The following gaming machines are realized by the above embodiment.
That is, a game board 14 having a game area 15 on which a game ball rolls, and a specific winning slot provided in the gaming area and allowing a game ball to win, and satisfying a predetermined condition A first specific winning port (for example, the first start port 24) provided with a variable member (for example, the wing member 23) that changes to an open state in which the game ball easily wins into the winning port when it is satisfied, and the first When a game ball wins a second specific winning opening (for example, the second start opening 25) different from the first specific winning opening and the first specific winning opening, it corresponds to the first specific winning opening. When a first lottery process (for example, main CPU 66, special symbol memory check process (FIG. 10)) is performed and a game ball is won in the second specific winning slot, the second specific winning slot is supported. Second lottery process (for example, main CPU 66, special chart The memory check process (FIG. 10)) is performed, and whether or not the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed is determined relative to the normal low probability state (for example, the normal mode of normal game) having a relatively low probability of winning. A jackpot lottery means (for example, a jackpot lottery table (FIG. 6)) for lottery processing in any probability state of a special high probability state (for example, probability change mode of normal game) with a high winning probability, and a lottery by this jackpot lottery means The normal game to be processed is divided into a special game mode in which the change mode of the variable member is advantageous to the player for a predetermined period (for example, a normal game short-time mode) and a general game mode (for example, relatively disadvantageous to the player) Normal game execution means (for example, main control circuit 60, main CPU 66) to be executed under any of the normal game normal mode or probability change mode; When the lottery result by the lottery means is a win, a jackpot game selected at a predetermined probability from a plurality of types of jackpot games with different game execution periods (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal jackpot) is executed with a predetermined probability And a jackpot game execution means (for example, main control circuit 60, main CPU 66, special symbol control process (FIG. 9)) for shifting the normal game mode after the jackpot game to the special mode for a predetermined period; Mode switching means for switching the normal game being executed after the jackpot game is finished from the special game mode to the general game mode with a predetermined lottery probability on the condition that the first specific winning opening is won. Main control circuit 60, main CPU 66, mode switching process (FIG. 11)), and lottery result based on the first lottery process In the case of winning, a jackpot game with a relatively short game execution period (for example, 2R probability variable jackpot) increases the selection probability selected by the jackpot game execution means, while the lottery result based on the second lottery process A game machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) comprising jackpot game selection probability changing means (for example, a main control circuit 60, a main CPU 66, and a mode switching process (FIG. 11)) for lowering the selection probability in the case of winning.

  In order to suggest a lottery result by the jackpot lottery means (for example, the jackpot lottery table (FIG. 6)), if a game ball wins in the first specific winning port (for example, the first start port 24), First identification information (for example, the first special symbol display 33) corresponding to one specific winning port is displayed in a variable manner, and a game ball wins a prize at the second specific winning port (for example, the second starting port 25). If it is, the identification information variation control for displaying the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol display 34) corresponding to the second specific prize opening in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying each in a predetermined manner. Means (for example, main control circuit 60, main CPU 66, special symbol control process (FIG. 9)), and the first identification when the first identification information is won while the first identification information is fluctuating The change in information When a game ball wins the second specific winning opening while the identification information is changing, a change holding means (for example, the first special symbol hold lamp 33a for holding the change of the second identification information for a predetermined number of times, respectively) And 33d, second special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d), and the identification information variation control means prioritizes the first identification information to start the variation of the held identification information. Machine (Pachinko machine 10).

  In the mode switching lottery by the mode switching means (for example, the main control circuit 60, the main CPU 66, and the mode switching process (FIG. 11)), the first specific winning port (for example, the first starting port 24) has been won. In addition, the execution period of the jackpot game (for example, 2R probability variable jackpot, 15R probability variable jackpot, 10R normal jackpot) is longer than a predetermined period (for example, the average number of rounds of the previous and previous jackpot games is “8 rounds” or more) A gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 10) that is played on condition that it is.

  The mode switching lottery by the mode switching means (for example, the main control circuit 60, the main CPU 66, and the mode switching process (FIG. 11)) is a game ball to the second specific winning opening (for example, the second starting port 25). Game machines (pachinko machines) that are executed on condition that the execution period of the previous jackpot game (for example, 2R probability variable jackpot) is less than or equal to a predetermined period (for example, 8 times or less) 10).

In addition, this invention is not restricted to embodiment mentioned above, For example, the game board 14 does not necessarily need to be formed with the member which has translucency.
Further, in the present embodiment, the specific jackpot game with a relatively short duration of the jackpot game is set to “2R probability variation jackpot” and corresponds to the first lottery process corresponding to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25. The lottery value of “2R probability variation jackpot” in the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) referred to in the second lottery process is different, but the probability that “2R probability variation jackpot” is won in the second lottery process. Is not necessarily limited to the method using the lottery table, and may be in another form.

  Furthermore, the number of executions of the time-saving mode (so-called special game mode) advantageous to the player is set to “100 times” when “10R normal jackpot” is won with the first start port 24 as an opportunity, When the “10R normal jackpot” is won with the second start opening 25 as an opportunity, “50 times” is set, so that the first start opening 24 has more advantageous game conditions for the player. However, the number of executions of the short time mode is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, by providing a plurality of short-time mode execution frequency lottery tables such as “100 times, 80 times, 60 times, 40 times” and the like, as a gaming condition advantageous to the player, The lottery value with many can also be raised. Also in this case, control processing without using a table can be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the mode switching process for ending the time-saving mode advantageous to the player (so-called special game mode), the time is shortened with a predetermined lottery probability according to the “big hit game history” of the pachinko gaming machine 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a time when the winning game is not won continues for a long time (so-called “hamari” game that is disadvantageous to the player) (State) may be stored, and the end of the short-time mode may be lottery with a predetermined lottery probability accordingly.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbols displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are made different according to the winnings at the first start port 24 and the second start port 25. This may also be performed with a single decorative pattern.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, 2R probability variation jackpot (2R continuation), 15R probability variation jackpot (15R continuation), 10R normal jackpot (10R continuation), and three kinds of jackpot game execution periods (so-called continuation rounds) are different. Although the jackpot game has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, three or more jackpot games in which the number of rounds is set in more detail can be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the second start port 25 is different from the first start port 24 having the blade member 23 in the configuration without the blade member 23. It does not have to be presence / absence, and the area of the winning opening may be different. Moreover, although the 2nd start port 25 was arrange | positioned below the 1st start port 24, the positional relationship of the 1st start port 24 and the 2nd start port 25 is not limited at all.

  Further, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a big hit lottery table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the 1st start port and 2nd start port in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the flow-down of the game ball | bowl to a 2nd start port by operation | movement of the blade member attached to the 1st start port in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the difference of the production | presentation display triggered by the 1st starting port in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention, and the production | presentation display triggered by the 2nd starting port. It is explanatory drawing which shows the difference of the production | presentation display triggered by the 1st starting port in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention, and the production | presentation display triggered by the 2nd starting port. It is explanatory drawing which shows the difference of the production | presentation display triggered by the 1st starting port in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention, and the production | presentation display triggered by the 2nd starting port.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines 14 Game board 15 Game area 23 Blade member (variable member)
24 1st start opening (1st special winning opening)
25 2nd start opening (2nd specific winning opening)
32 Liquid crystal display device 33 First special symbol display 34 Second special symbol display 35 Normal symbol display 60 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
It is provided in the gaming area and is a specific winning slot out of a plurality of winning holes where game balls can be won, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming ball changes to an open state in which it is easy to win the winning hole A first specific prize opening provided with a variable member and a second specific prize opening different from the first specific prize opening;
When a game ball wins the first specific winning opening, a first lottery process corresponding to the first specific winning opening is performed, and when a game ball wins the second specific winning opening, The second lottery process corresponding to the second specific winning opening is performed to determine whether or not the jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed, and the normal low probability state with a relatively low winning probability and the relative winning probability Jackpot lottery means for lottery processing in any probability state of high special high probability state,
In the normal game for performing the lottery process by the jackpot lottery means, either the special game mode in which the change mode of the variable member is advantageous to the player for a predetermined period or the normal game mode relatively disadvantageous to the player Normal game execution means to be executed under the mode;
When the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means wins, the jackpot game selected with a predetermined probability from a plurality of types of jackpot games having different game execution periods is executed, and the mode of the normal game after the jackpot game ends Jackpot game execution means for shifting to the special game mode for a predetermined period of time,
Mode switching for performing mode switching lottery that switches the normal game being executed after the jackpot game from the special game mode to the normal game mode with a predetermined lottery probability on condition that the first specific winning opening is won Means,
When the lottery result based on the first lottery process is a win, the probability that a jackpot game having a relatively short game execution period is selected by the jackpot game execution means is increased, while the second lottery process is performed. A jackpot game selection probability changing means for lowering the selection probability when the lottery result based on winning is;
A gaming machine comprising: In order to suggest the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means, when a game ball wins the first specific winning slot, the first identification information corresponding to the first specific winning slot is displayed in a variable manner, and the first When a game ball wins two specific winning openings, identification information fluctuation control means for variably displaying the second identification information corresponding to the second specific winning opening and then stopping and displaying each in a predetermined manner. When,
When the first specific winning award is won while the first identification information is fluctuating, the first identification information is fluctuated when the first identification information is fluctuating. A change holding means for holding a change of the second identification information for a predetermined number of times when a game ball is won;
Further comprising
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information variation control means preferentially starts the variation of the pending identification information with priority given to the first identification information.   The mode switching lottery by the mode switching means is performed on the condition that, in addition to winning the first specific winning opening, the execution period of the jackpot game is not less than a predetermined period. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.   The mode switching lottery by the mode switching means is performed on the condition that the execution period of the previous jackpot game is less than or equal to a predetermined period of the jackpot game triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second specific prize opening. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein

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