JP2009195261A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine which has new playability by effective use of a probability variation limiter. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine includes a first limiter having start winning openings corresponding to two kinds of special symbols and clarifying the roles of the kind of special symbols corresponding to a game mode in which no prize balls are put out and the kind of special symbols corresponding to a game mode in which a large quantity of prize balls is put out, and triggering a shift to the game mode without prize balls to the game mode with a large quantity of prize balls and a second limiter triggering a return to the game mode with a large quantity of prize balls. By announcing the number of times a jackpot is won until the start of the limiters, the game machine stimulates players' desire to start the limiters. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that has a plurality of types of so-called special symbols and has a probability variation limiter function.

  When a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. A pachinko gaming machine provided with a display capable of “changing” the identification information, and causing a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result after the change of the identification information is in a specific display mode in the display Exists. The special game state is, for example, a state (special game state) that is advantageous for a player who is easy to win a ball when the state of the special prize opening is easy.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery is executed when a game ball enters a so-called start winning opening, and when the lottery is won, a so-called special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) as identification information is simplified. The display result of a display device that displays a special figure) is usually referred to as a “hit”. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And depending on the type of jackpot, after the jackpot game is finished, the jackpot probability is improved compared to that at the time of normal game, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (so-called electric tu) attached to the starting port is longer than that at the time of normal game. It may be controlled to a so-called probability change short state in which the variation time of the special symbol is set to be relatively shorter than that in the normal game as well as a long time (the jackpot that becomes a short state at the probability change time after the big hit game is finished). May be described as a promising jackpot).

  In addition, a limiter that limits the number of occurrences may be built in so that the probability variation jackpot does not occur repeatedly several times so that the euphoria does not become too high.

In the following Patent Document 1, a so-called probability variation jackpot is made, and then one probability variation jackpot is compensated (that is, two jackpots are compensated thereafter). When a high probability state (probability variation state) is repeated a predetermined number of times, the built-in limiter is activated at the time of the current jackpot occurrence, and if the non-probability variation jackpot is won, the current jackpot is the first In the case of this loop, a probabilistic state is established immediately after this jackpot, while if this jackpot is the second loop, a short-time game will occur immediately after this jackpot and after the short-time game ends It is disclosed that the integrated value of the limiter is reset.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-5406

  The best part of a pachinko gaming machine is a so-called villa that continuously generates jackpot games by continuing the probable jackpot. On the other hand, the limiter function is a function that is provided so that gambling is not too high. However, in Patent Document 1, a probabilistic state occurs after the jackpot game ends even when the limiter is activated. If the probability variation state does not occur, there is a problem that the meaning of starting the limiter that the short-time state occurs is weakened, which is too advantageous for the player.

  Therefore, the present invention has the original function of a limiter that ends the probability variation state at the time of start-up, and has a start winning opening corresponding to each of the two types of special symbols, and the two types of special symbols correspond to the game mode without playing. A pachinko gaming machine capable of creating an advantageous state for both the player side and the store side is provided by clarifying the roles of the special symbol to be played and the special symbol corresponding to the mode with a large number of balls. The limiter further comprises: a first limiter that triggers a transition from a game mode without a ball to a game mode with a large number of balls; and a second limiter that triggers a return to the game mode with a large number of balls. Informing the player of the willingness to continue the game by informing the number of jackpots until the start, and a pseudo-ceiling pachinko that can be an opportunity to switch from the no-ball mode to the ball-off mode when the first limiter is started It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine having a novel gaming property called a gaming machine.

The invention described in claim 1
At least two game medium passage specific areas as game start conditions;
Lottery means for independently drawing lots on the condition that the game medium passes through any of the plurality of specific areas;
Lottery result determination means for determining whether or not the lottery is successful;
A display unit capable of variably displaying identification information corresponding to each of the specific areas;
Based on the lottery result, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time, a special game that causes a special game state advantageous to the player in response to the display result being in a specific display mode determined in advance. Means of occurrence,
A displacement member control means for controlling a displacement member that changes the degree of difficulty for the game medium to pass through at least one of the specific areas;
A winning probability control means for controlling the lottery winning probability related to occurrence of a special gaming state to a low probability or a high probability; a game digestion efficiency control means for controlling a game digestion efficiency to a low efficiency or a high efficiency;
A first game mode in which the winning probability control means controls the winning probability to a low probability, and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency to a low efficiency;
A second game mode in which the winning probability control means controls the winning probability at a high probability, and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency at a low efficiency;
A third game in which the winning probability control means controls the winning probability to a low probability and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency to a high efficiency while the number of changes in the identification information is within a predetermined number of times. Mode,
A fourth game in which the winning probability control means controls the winning probability to a low probability and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency to a high efficiency while the number of changes in the identification information is within a predetermined number of times. Mode,
While the number of fluctuations of the identification information is within a variable predetermined number of times, the winning probability control means controls the winning probability to a low probability, and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency to a high efficiency. Game mode storage means for storing a fifth game mode;
The special game is executed as a result of winning the lottery in the second game mode, and the lottery is won in the first special game with a relatively small profit to the player and in the fourth game mode. And a second special game that is executed as a result and has a relatively large profit for the player,
Game mode transition means for shifting the one game mode to another game mode on condition that a predetermined condition is established;
High probability game continuation number storage means for storing the number of continuations for controlling the winning probability to the high probability game mode after the gaming state control means ends the special game;
High-probability continuation number notification means for notifying the predetermined display unit of the high-probability continuation number;
On condition that the high-probability game mode continuation count has reached a predetermined number of times, after the jackpot game is over, the game mode transition means triggers a transition from the second game mode to the third game mode. Limiter activation means;
On the condition that the high-probability game mode continuation count has reached a predetermined number, after the jackpot game is over, the game mode transition means becomes an opportunity to shift from the fourth game mode to the third game mode. A pachinko gaming machine comprising a limiter starting means.

  In the present invention, it has the original function of a limiter that terminates the probable change state at the time of activation, and has, for example, a start winning opening corresponding to each of two types of special symbols, and the two types of special symbols correspond to the game mode without playing A pachinko machine that can create an advantageous state for both the player and the store by providing a special symbol corresponding to the game mode with a large number of balls and clarifying its role. . The limiter further comprises: a first limiter that triggers a transition from a game mode without a ball to a game mode with a large number of balls; and a second limiter that triggers a return to the game mode with a large number of balls. Informing the player of the willingness to continue the game by informing the number of jackpots until the start, and a pseudo-ceiling pachinko that can be an opportunity to switch from the no-ball mode to the ball-off mode when the first limiter is started A pachinko gaming machine having a novel gaming property called a gaming machine can be provided.

The invention according to claim 2
2. The pachinko game according to claim 1, wherein when the first limiter starting means and the second limiter starting means are inactive, the winning probability control means controls the winning probability with a high probability after the special game is finished. Machine.

  According to the present invention, it becomes clear for a player that clearing the limiter activation condition is an opportunity to shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and therefore, there is an effect of increasing the player's willingness to continue the game. .

The invention of claim 3
The said continuation number memorize | stored in the said high probability game continuation number memory | storage means is reset when the said 1st limiter starting means or the 2nd limiter starting means act | operates, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. It is a pachinko machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to create a new gameability while operating the original function of the probability variation limiter, that is, when the limiter is activated, the probability variation ranger ends.

The invention of claim 4
When the winning probability control means controls the winning probability with a high probability, the winning probability controlling means comprises a falling lottery means for executing a lottery for shifting the winning probability to a low probability for each predetermined number of games. It is a pachinko gaming machine according to claims 1 to 3.

  According to the present invention, if the jackpot is continued until the limiter is activated without winning the odd variation falling lottery, there is an effect of encouraging a sense of expectation that the game state is advantageous to the player.

The invention of claim 5
In the variable period in which the winning probability control means in the fifth game mode controls the winning probability to a low probability and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency to a high efficiency, the fourth game mode is The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is the number of times the balance efficiency is continued when winning the falling lottery.

  According to the present invention, in the fourth game mode, there is an effect that the variety of games that the balance efficiency continuation number of the fifth game mode changes depends on the timing of winning the falling lottery.

The invention of claim 6
The plurality of specific areas are areas on the game board in which at least one specific area and the other specific areas can pass only one of them in one game medium. This is a pachinko machine.

  According to the present invention, for example, by arranging the first start port and the second start port as shown in FIG. 2, if the first special symbol corresponding to the first start port can not be expected to play, There is an effect that the role can be clearly assigned to the jackpot that can be expected to be played by the second special symbol corresponding to the 2 starting opening.

  According to the present invention, it has the original function of a limiter that terminates the probability variation state at the time of start-up, and has a start winning opening corresponding to each of the two types of special symbols, and the two types of special symbols are compatible with the game mode without playing. A pachinko gaming machine capable of creating an advantageous state for both the player side and the store side is provided by clarifying the roles of the special symbol to be played and the special symbol corresponding to the mode with a large number of balls. The limiter further comprises: a first limiter that triggers a transition from a game mode without a ball to a game mode with a large number of balls; and a second limiter that triggers a return to the game mode with a large number of balls. Informing the player of the willingness to continue the game by informing the number of jackpots until the start, and a pseudo-ceiling pachinko that can be an opportunity to switch from the no-ball mode to the ball-off mode when the first limiter is started It becomes possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine having a novel gaming property called a gaming machine.

  First, the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a main body frame 56 that is rotatably attached to a base frame (outer frame) 2. The front door 3 is formed with a substantially circular window 4 that opens at the top. A transparent plate 55 such as a glass plate is fitted into the window 4, and the game board 5 (see FIG. 2) attached to the main body frame 56 is visually recognized through the transparent plate 55. Can do. The front door 3 is attached to the main body frame 56 and can be rotated forward from the main body frame 56 and opened forward. Around the game board 5, lamps L <b> 1 that enhance the production effect are installed.

  At the lower part of the front door 3, an upper ball tray 6 for storing game balls as game media is arranged. A lower ball tray 56 that stores game balls overflowing from the upper ball tray is disposed below the upper ball tray. The game balls stored in the ball receiver 6 are supplied one by one to a launching device (not shown) provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1. A handle 7 is provided on the right side of the ball receptacle 6, and a player holds the handle 7 and rotates it around the axis line, thereby launching game balls one by one from the launcher toward the game board 5. Is done.

  At the bottom of the game board 5, push buttons 8, 9, and 10 that operate as operation means are arranged. These push buttons are used when the player participates in the game.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration example of the game board 5 seen through the glass plate. Among these, FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of the special symbol display section at the lower right portion of the game board 5. The game board includes the following 1) to 5) game parts.

1) First start port 18
The first starting port 18 is composed of a winning port that always allows one ball to enter, and a predetermined number, for example, three winning balls, for example, are awarded for each winning to the first starting port 18 (hereinafter referred to as a “first starting winning”). Along with paying out, for example, within the range of the first reserved ball, which is a maximum of four unprocessed upper limits, for example, one big winning lottery random number to be updated within a predetermined range of 0 to 65535 is acquired, and the main control unit MC They are stored in the reserved symbol storage area 159 for special symbols in the RAM in the order of acquisition. If the acquired random number value matches 1100 values, such as 7, for example, the winning value, it is a big win, otherwise it is a non-winning loss. For this winning or losing, a 7-segment LED is used. In the first special symbol display unit 24, the first special symbols are derived in order through random variations of the first special symbols. The first start port 18 and the first special symbol display unit (display device) 24 are main components of the first lottery device A for jackpot.

2) Second start opening (service start opening) 19
The second start port 19 is installed in the right area of the game board 5 and is normally in a state where it is impossible to enter the ball due to the obstacle 84, and the ball can enter when the petals 201 and 202 of the electric tulip 20 are opened. A predetermined number of, for example, three prize balls are paid out for each winning prize (hereinafter referred to as a second starting prize) to the second starting port 19 and, for example, within a range of second reserved balls, which is a maximum of four unprocessed upper limits. Thus, for example, one lottery lottery random number that is updated at high speed within a predetermined range of 0 to 65535 is acquired and stored in the reserved symbol storage area 159 for special symbols in the RAM of the main control unit MC in the order of acquisition. If the acquired random number value matches 1100 values, such as 7, for example, the winning value, it is a big win, otherwise it is not a non-winning, and this winning or losing uses 7 segment LED In the second special symbol display unit 80, the random second special symbols are sequentially derived. The second start port 19 and the second special symbol display unit (display device) 80 are main components of the second lottery device B for jackpot. Here, the first start port 18 and the second start port 19 are spaced apart from each other as shown in FIG. 2, for example. When one of the start ports is aimed, the other start port is almost awarded a prize. Gauge configuration with no possibility.

  In addition, the jackpot lottery result (whether winning or losing, or what type of jackpot game will be played), which is triggered when a game ball wins at the first starting port or the second starting port, The corresponding special symbol display unit is notified in a special symbol form. In addition, the jackpot lottery result is also notified in the effect design of the liquid crystal display unit 14 linked to the special design.

3) Center unit 87
The unit 7 includes a liquid crystal display unit (effect display unit) 14 including a color liquid crystal display that displays a visual effect in a space surrounded by decorative frames 86U, 86L, 86B, and 86R. The production symbols L, C, and R in each row are composed of numbers 1 to 9, for example, and when winning the jackpot, finally the three-dimensional alignment of any of 111 to 999 is stopped and displayed. Eventually, the missing symbols that do not come together are stopped and displayed. The liquid crystal display unit displays effect images such as backgrounds and characters in addition to the effect symbols. Note that the liquid crystal display unit may notify the player of the starting port to be aimed at as will be described in detail later. Instead of the liquid crystal display unit 14, a variable display device such as a cathode ray tube, a rotating reel, or a dot display may be used. The effect lamp L2, which constitutes a part of the decorative frame, is provided with the Arami lamp 75, which will be described in detail later, and the probability variation game continuation number display lamps 76, 77, 78 that trigger the start of the limiter.

4) Symbol display (see Fig. 3)
A first special symbol display unit 24 and a second special symbol display unit 80 are provided in the lower right part of the center unit. Furthermore, a normal symbol display unit 25 including a green lamp GL and a red lamp RL is provided below the first special symbol display unit. The liquid crystal display unit 14 is responsible for effects that are consistent with the variations of the first or second special symbol display unit 24 or 80, and the background image is superimposed with the variation of the effect symbols L, C, and R on the left, middle, and right columns. A predetermined performance appears. The first and second special symbol display units 24 and 80, after random fluctuations, for example, when winning a jackpot, any number 1 to 9 that determines the winning symbol is stopped, and when it is off, the bar “-” is stopped The

  The four lamps H11, H12, H13, and H14 arranged around the first special symbol display unit are the first or second special symbol that is the first one in the first or second special symbol display unit 24, 80. For the first special symbol that clearly indicates that the random number value acquired as the first reserved ball is effectively stored when the game ball is newly won at the first starting port 18 while the game is changing or the jackpot game The reserved ball display unit 26. The first start winnings that occur in excess of 4 with all of the display parts lit are subject to prize balls, but are excluded from the lottery drawing.

  H21, H22, H23, and H24 arranged around the second special symbol display unit are the second or first special symbol display units 80 and 24, and the first or second special symbol is changing or During the jackpot game, when a new game ball wins the second starting port 19, the reserved ball display section for the second special symbol that clearly indicates that the random number value acquired as the second reserved ball has been stored effectively It is. The second start winnings that occur in excess of four with all of the display parts lit are subject to prize balls, but are excluded from the lottery drawing.

  Lamps h1, h2, h3, and h4 arranged at the lower part of the first special symbol display unit 24 are similar reserved ball display units 27 for ordinary symbols triggered by passage of a ball to the gate 21 described later. .

5) Grand prize opening The first big prize opening 22 is arranged in the lower area of the game board 2, and the first special symbol display unit 24 displays the jackpot confirmed display symbol, and then opens the opening / closing plate 23 covering the front. Opening to make it easier to win game balls. A predetermined number, for example, three prize balls are paid out for each winning prize to the big winning opening 9. For example, a maximum of, for example, 9 winnings are allowed for each opening of a maximum of, for example, 30 seconds. When the predetermined number of winnings or the time elapses, the large winning opening 22 is temporarily closed at the end of one round, reopened after a predetermined interval of 2 to 3 seconds, and repeated up to a maximum of 10 rounds, for example.

  On the other hand, the second big winning opening 74 is arranged in the right area of the game board 2 below the second starting opening 19, and the second special symbol display unit 80 displays the jackpot confirmed display symbol before the front. Opening the opening / closing plate 73 covering the front makes it easier to win game balls. A predetermined number of, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for each winning prize to the big winning opening 74. For example, a maximum of, for example, 9 winnings are allowed for each opening of a maximum of, for example, 30 seconds. When the predetermined number of winnings or the time elapses, the big winning opening 74 is temporarily closed at the end of one round, reopened after a predetermined interval of 2 to 3 seconds, and repeated up to a maximum of 10 rounds, for example.

6) Gate 21
The gate 21 is installed above the second start port 19 in the right area of the game board. By passing the ball to the gate 21, for example, one random number for normal symbol lottery that is updated at high speed within a predetermined range of 0 to 250 is acquired, stored in the RAM of the main control unit MC, and the normal symbol below the first special symbol. The normal symbol fluctuation by the alternate lighting of the green lamp GL and the red lamp RL in the symbol display part is activated. The normal symbol winning probability is, for example, 25/251 during normal times. After the jackpot game, when the player enters a probability-changing game in which the jackpot winning probability is increased from about 1/60 to about 1/9 of the normal time, and the number of lottery wins reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times, for example, 100 times. When the time is shortened (hereinafter referred to as time reduction), the time is 250/251.

  The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is, for example, 30 seconds in normal time and 1 second in time reduction. After fluctuation for a predetermined time, the green lamp GL is turned on when the normal symbol is won, and the red lamp RL is turned off when the normal symbol is won. At the time of winning, the petals 201 and 202 of the electric tulip 20 are opened up to a maximum of 0.5 seconds or a maximum of 10 balls in a normal time, and open up to a maximum of 6 seconds or a maximum of 10 balls in a short time.

7) Others A rail 13 that divides a substantially circular game board 5 and guides a ball to be launched by the launch handle 7, a ball return prevention piece 89, and a general winning opening 30 for paying out a predetermined number, for example, 10 prize balls for each prize. 31 and 32, a windmill 29, and an out port 72 for discharging a ball that has missed a prize. Although illustration is omitted as appropriate, a large number of game nails are struck on the game board according to a unique gauge.

  FIG. 4 shows a control device CN that controls the game. A main control unit MC including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and first and second peripheral control units SC1 and SC2 are provided. The main control unit MC is connected to the winning sensor 18s of the first starting port 18, the winning sensor 19s of the second starting port 19, the winning sensor 22s of the first big winning port 22, and the second via the I / O port IN1. The sensor signals of the winning sensor 74s of the big winning opening, the ball passing sensor (through gate sensor) 21s of the gate 21 and the winning sensors 30s to 32s of the general winning openings 30 to 32 are inputted. A command is transmitted one-way from the main control unit MC to the peripheral control units SC1 and SC2 via the relay board 150. The peripheral control units SC1 and 2 transmit and receive data bidirectionally. The sensor signals of the push button sensors 8s, 9s, and 10s are input to the peripheral control unit SC1 via the I / O port IN2.

  From the main control unit MC, via the driver circuit Dr0, the first special symbol display unit 24, the second special symbol display unit 80, the normal symbol display unit 25 (RL, GL), the reserved ball display for the first special symbol Part 26 (H11 to H14), second special symbol reserved ball display unit 87 (H21 to H24), normal symbol reserved ball display unit 27 (h1 to h4), petals 201 and 202 of the electric tulip 20 An accessory driving unit 61 such as a solenoid, a similar accessory driving unit 62 that opens and closes the movable member 23 of the first grand prize opening 22, and a similar accessory that opens and closes the movable member 73 of the second grand prize opening 74. The drive unit 63 is controlled. The first peripheral control unit SC1 controls the liquid crystal display unit 14 through the driver circuit Dr1, and controls the sound from the speakers 11 and 12 through the driver circuit Dr2. The second peripheral controller SC2 controls the lamps L1 and L2 via the driver circuit Dr3, and controls the Arami lamp 75 and the probability variation continuity notification lamps 76 to 78 via the driver circuit Dr4. In the main control unit MC, the elapsed time specified by the command transmitted to the peripheral control units SC1 and SC2 (hereinafter referred to as the sub-side) is managed as a timer, and the control on the main control unit MC side and the control on the sub-side To be consistent.

  The main control unit MC is for controlling the basic operation of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and includes lottery means, lottery result determination means, special game generation means, displacement member control means, winning probability control means, game Digestion efficiency control means, game mode transition means 151, first limiter activation means, limiter activation means 152 that also serves as second limiter activation means, and CPU 111 that operates as falling lottery execution means 153, game control program 154, and each game mode storage Means 155, ROM 112 storing jackpot random numbers including falling lottery random number generation means 156, game mode storage means, ST remaining number storage means (probability variation continuation number storage means) 157, short time remaining number storage means 158 and special symbol And a microcomputer including a RAM 113 having a reserved ball storage means 159 To have.

  The CPU 111 that operates as a lottery means for determining whether or not to win a jackpot, acquires various random values on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 18 or the second starting port 19, and acquires for jackpot It is determined whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot random number. The CPU 111 operating as a special game generating means generates a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player on condition that the jackpot acquisition random number value matches the jackpot random number in the random lottery.

  The jackpots in this embodiment include 2R, 5R and 10R jackpots. “2R”, “5R”, and “10R” indicate the number of open / close operations (number of rounds) of the first grand prize winning port 22 or the second big prize winning port 74 during the big hit game.

  The peripheral control unit SC1 receives a command from the main control unit MC, controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 14 via the driver circuit Dr1, and controls the sound generated from the speaker via the driver circuit Dr2. There is a microcomputer including a CPU 121, a ROM 122, and a RAM 123 that operate as a short remaining time notification means.

  In addition, a peripheral control unit SC2 that transmits and receives data bidirectionally is connected to the peripheral control unit SC1. The peripheral control unit SC2 controls the lamps L1 and L2 which are effect decoration lamps through the driver circuit Dr3, and controls lamps 75, 76, 77 and 78, which will be described later, through the driver circuit Dr4. Yes, it includes a CPU 131, ROM 132, and RAM 133 that operate as means for notifying the number of STs.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the first start winning process in the main control unit MC, if there is a first start winning (A1), if the count in the first reserved ball number storage unit is 4 or less (A2), The count of the first reserved ball number storage unit is incremented by 1 (A3), and the count of the total retained ball number storage unit of the first and second reserved balls is incremented by 1 (A4). Next, 1 is substituted into the number a (A5), and it is determined whether or not the a-th reserved ball storage unit in the special symbol reserved ball storage means 159 is empty (A6). In the reserved ball storage unit, the hold correspondence flag “0” for identifying the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the acquired random number for lottery lottery are stored (A7).

  If the a-th reserved ball storage unit is not free, the number a is incremented by 1 (A8), and the total upper limit of 8 of the first and second reserved balls is exceeded (A9) until the a-th reserved ball memory is stored. The vacancy of the part is searched and the random number for the big hit lottery is stored (A7). If the count of the first reserved ball number storage unit exceeds the upper limit of 4 in step A2 or if a exceeds 8 in step A9, the random number for lottery lottery is not acquired and discarded (A10)

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the second start winning process in the main control unit MC, if there is a second start winning (B1), if the count in the second reserved ball number storage unit is 4 or less (B2), The count of the second reserved ball number storage unit is incremented by 1 (B3), and the count of the total retained ball number storage unit of the second and first reserved balls is incremented by 1 (B4). Next, 1 is substituted for the number a (B5), and it is determined whether or not the a-th reserved ball storage unit in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 159 is empty (B6). In the reserved ball storage unit, the hold corresponding flag “1” for identifying the reserved ball of the second special symbol and the acquired random number for lottery lottery are stored (B7).

  If the a-th reserved ball storage unit is not free, the number a is incremented by 1 (B8), and the total upper limit of 8 of the second and first reserved balls is exceeded (B9) until the a-th reserved ball memory is stored. The vacant lot is searched and the random number for lottery lottery is stored (B7). If the count in the second reserved ball number storage unit exceeds the upper limit of 4 in step B2 or if a exceeds 8 in step B9, the random number for lottery lottery is not acquired and discarded (B10)

  FIG. 6 shows the processing procedure of the gate process executed by the game program in the ROM 112 of the main control unit 110 when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a through gate) 21. Yes. First, in step S11, it is determined whether or not the through gate sensor 33 of the through gate 21 has detected the passage of a ball. If NO is determined, the same determination is repeated in step S11. On the other hand, if YES is determined in step S11, the process proceeds to step S12, where it is determined whether or not the number of pending maps is four. If NO is determined, the number of pending maps is determined in the next step S13. In step S14, the current value of the random number for random drawing R5 is recorded in the regular drawing storage area of the RAM 113, and the process returns to step S11. On the other hand, if YES is determined in step S12, the process returns to step S11.

  FIG. 7 shows the procedure of the special symbol game process executed by the game program in the ROM 112 of the main control unit 110 in response to a winning at the start port 18 or the accessory start port 19. First, the special symbol variation pre-processing of S20 will be described. In addition, S20 here means step S20.

  FIG. 9 shows the special symbol pre-change process. If the total number of reserved balls in the first and second reserved balls is 0, the special symbol related processing is immediately terminated (S40). If there is an unprocessed reserved ball, the special symbol reserved ball storage means 159 The first lottery lottery random number and the pending correspondence flag (hereinafter referred to as jackpot random number, etc.) of the first reserved ball storage unit acquired and stored first in the operation random number storage unit, and the second reserved ball if there is a second acquisition memory When there is a third acquisition memory, the jackpot random number of the storage unit in the first reserved ball storage unit, when there is a fourth acquisition memory, the jackpot random number of the third reserved ball storage unit in the second reservation ball storage unit The jackpot random number of the fourth reserved ball storage unit is stored in the third reserved ball storage unit, and if there is a fifth acquired memory, the jackpot random number of the fifth reserved ball storage unit is stored in the fourth reserved ball storage unit as the sixth acquired memory. If there is a jackpot of the sixth reserved ball storage unit The number etc. is stored in the fifth reserved ball storage unit, and if there is a seventh acquired memory, the jackpot random number of the seventh reserved ball storage unit is stored in the sixth reserved ball storage unit, and if there is an eighth acquired memory, the eighth reserved ball The jackpot random number of the storage unit is sequentially shifted to the seventh reserved ball storage unit by one layer (S41), the count of the reserved ball number storage unit is decreased by one (S42), and the operation random number storage unit is reserved. If the flag corresponds to the first special symbol reserved ball (S43), the count of the first reserved ball number storage unit is decreased by one (S44), and if the hold corresponding flag in the operation random number storage unit corresponds to the second special symbol reserved ball (S45). ) The count of the second reserved ball number storage unit is decreased by 1 (S45), and the subroutine is returned.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the description of the special symbol game process is continued. In the next step S21, a big hit lottery is performed. Specifically, with reference to the first jackpot lottery table storing 1100 winning determination values in the normal state and the second jackpot lottery table storing 7000 winning determination values in the probability variation state, If either of the winning determination values stored in the lottery table matches the jackpot lottery random number R1 to be a lottery, it is determined that the jackpot winning, and if not, it is determined to be lost.

  In the next step S22, it is determined whether or not it is a big win, and if it is determined NO, that is, if it is determined that the game is lost, the process proceeds to step S23 and a special symbol variation time selection lottery is performed. In synchronism with special symbol variation described later, the liquid crystal display unit 14 executes a moving image effect accompanied by scroll variation of the effect symbols of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. Specifically, after starting the change of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol all at once, stop in the order of left symbol, right symbol, middle symbol, or stop the left symbol and right symbol at the same time, and then change the middle symbol As a result, if any of the three combinations of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbol combinations) is established on the active line, the jackpot is not a combination of the three effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as lost symbol combinations). Will be lost.

  On the other hand, when it is determined YES in step S22 shown in FIG. 8, that is, when the big hit lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S24, and the big hit type lottery is performed. In the jackpot type lottery, the jackpot type lottery number is determined based on the jackpot type lottery random number R2 and a jackpot type lottery table (not shown). As a result, the jackpot type number is determined as one of 1 to 3. If NO is determined in step S22, that is, if the player wins the big hit lottery, 0 is set as the big hit type number.

  In the next step S25, a special figure change time determination process at the time of big hit is executed. Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern number is determined based on a special figure fluctuation time lottery random number R3 and a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table at the time of jackpot not shown.

  In the next step S26, an effect start command is transmitted to the CPU 121 of the peripheral control unit SC1. The effect start command includes a jackpot type number and a special figure variation pattern number, and the CPU 121 of the peripheral control unit SC1 determines whether or not the liquid crystal display unit 14 responds to the jackpot type number when the special figure change is stopped. It is possible to determine whether or not to display the jackpot symbol on the active line, and according to the special diagram variation pattern number, it is possible to determine whether it is a loss effect or a jackpot effect and the special symbol variation time It has become. Accordingly, the CPU 121 of the peripheral control unit SC1 can execute an effect in accordance with the special symbol stop display result, that is, the jackpot lottery result, in synchronization with the special symbol change, by receiving the effect start command.

  In subsequent step S27, measurement of the special symbol variation and variation time in the special symbol display unit 24 is started, and in the next step S28, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed, and until it is determined YES, Repeat the same judgment. Further, during the special figure fluctuation, various moving image effects are executed on the liquid crystal display unit 14 by the CPU 121 of the peripheral control unit SC1.

  In the next step S29, an effect stop command is transmitted to the CPU 121 of the peripheral control unit SC1, and the special symbol variation is terminated in step S30, and a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot type number is displayed on the special symbol display unit 24. In addition, the CPU 121 of the peripheral control unit 120 that has received the effect stop command confirms and displays the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol that matches the stop symbol of the special symbol display unit 24 on the effective line of the liquid crystal display unit 14.

  In the next step S31, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game is being performed. If YES is determined, the time-saving remaining number is subtracted by 1 in step S32. Further, in the next step S33, it is determined whether or not the remaining time is 0. If YES is determined, the time-saving game is ended in step S34, and the process proceeds to step S35. Moreover, also when it determines NO in step S31 and S33, it transfers to step S35. In step S35, it is determined whether or not the jackpot winning is won. If NO is determined, the process returns to step S20. If YES is determined, the process shifts to the jackpot game processing in step S36, and the jackpot game is performed. After the process is completed, the process returns to step S20.

  Here, the short-time game will be described again. Short-time game means that when the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal symbol variation time will be shortened to the extent that the player's possession ball that keeps firing the game ball on the game board will not decrease, and the bonus start The opening time of the electric tulip 20 at the mouth (second starting port) 19 is lengthened. In particular, in the present invention, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds during normal games (for example, the first game mode described later) such as the initialization, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, While the opening operation of the electric tulip 20 is executed only once for 0.5 seconds, in the short-time game, the variation time of the normal symbol is 3 seconds, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the actor starts The opening operation of the electric tulip 20 in the mouth 19 is executed three times for 1.8 seconds, with an interval of 0.5 seconds. As described above, the extension extension of the electric tulip is executed, and in order to promote the digestion of the reserved ball that has entered the accessory starting port, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively longer than that in the normal game. A state where the time is short is a short-time game. In this embodiment, the normal symbol winning probability is, for example, 25/251 during normal times. After the jackpot game, when the player enters a probability-changing game in which the jackpot winning probability is increased from about 1/60 to about 1/9 of the normal time, and the number of lottery wins reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times, for example, 100 times. When the time is shortened (hereinafter referred to as time reduction), the time is 250/251.

  Next, the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S50, it is determined whether or not the probability change is in progress. If YES is determined, the number of consecutive times of probability change (ST number described later) is decremented by 1 in step S51, while if NO is determined, step S52 is determined. 3 is set to 3 (5 in the second embodiment to be described later) in the number of consecutive times (ST number), and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, according to the jackpot type number, the maximum number of rounds, the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 22, and the maximum number of winnings to the big winning opening 22 allowed in each round are set, and the next step After setting the round number to 1 in S54 and the count number to 0 in Step S55, the first big prize opening accessory driving unit 62 or the second big prize opening accessory driving unit 63 is set in Step S56. In operation, the first grand prize winning port 22 or the second grand prize winning port 74 is opened, and the measurement of the opening time is started.

  While the first grand prize opening 22 is being opened, it is determined in step S57 whether or not the winning sensor 22s of the big prize opening 22 has detected a winning, while while the second big prize opening 74 is being opened, step S57. It is determined whether or not the winning sensor 74s of the big winning opening 74 detects the winning. If YES is determined, the process proceeds to step S58 to add 1 to the count number, and in the next step S59, it is determined whether or not the count number is equal to or greater than the maximum count number. If YES is determined in step S59, the process proceeds to step S61, where the first big prize opening accessory driving unit 62 or the second big prize opening combination driving unit 63 is operated, The big prize opening 22 or the second big prize opening 74 is closed. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S57 and step S59, the process proceeds to step S60 to determine whether or not the maximum opening time, that is, 30 seconds has elapsed after the special winning opening 22 is opened. In such a case, in step S61, the first prize winning port 22 or the second prize winning opening 63 is operated to close the first prize winning port 22 or the second prize winning port. If NO is determined, the process returns to step S57.

  After closing the first grand prize winning port 22 or the second big prize winning port 74 in step S61, it is determined in step S62 whether or not the number of rounds is equal to the maximum number of rounds. While adding 1 to the number and returning to step S55, if it is determined YES, the process proceeds to the gaming state setting process after the jackpot game in step S63, and returns after the gaming state setting process after the jackpot game is completed.

  Next, based on FIG. 11, when the game ball passes through the through gate 21, the normal symbol executed by the game program in the ROM 112 of the main control unit MC (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a common figure) game processing Indicates the processing procedure. First, in step S90, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbols is 0. If YES is determined, the same determination is repeated in step S90. On the other hand, if NO is determined, the process proceeds to step S91, and the normal symbol holding number is decremented by 1, and at step S92, the random number is saved according to the first acquisition that is the lottery object, and the evacuation process causes a free space. The normal symbol hold storage area is pre-packed. In the next step S93, a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a small hit) lottery is performed. Specifically, referring to the lottery table in which 250 winning determination values are stored in both the normal state and the short time state, one of the winning determination values stored in the small lottery table and the random number for the big hit lottery subject to the lottery If they match, it is determined that a small win is won, and if they do not match, it is determined to be lost.

  In the next step S94, it is determined whether or not a short-time game is in progress. If NO is determined, the normal time is set to 30 seconds. If YES is determined, the normal time is set to 3 seconds. To do. In the next step S97, the variation of the normal symbol is started. In step S98, it is determined whether or not the variation time set in step S95 or step S96 has elapsed. If NO, the same process is repeated until the fluctuation time elapses. If YES, normal symbol fluctuation is stopped in step 99. Next, in step 100, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is won. If NO, the process returns to S90, and if YES, the process proceeds to the normal game process of step S101. As described above, the normal symbol display unit 25 uses, for example, red and green light-emitting diodes. When the lottery is selected, the green light-emitting diode GL is turned on after a predetermined time variation, and the loss is lost. In the case of, the red light emitting diode RL is lit.

  In the normal game process, as shown in FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether or not a short-time game is being performed in step S110. If YES is determined, the release time is 1.8 seconds and the maximum number of times of release in step S111. On the other hand, if NO is determined, in step S112, the opening time is set to 0.5 seconds, and the maximum opening frequency is set to 1. In step S113, the maximum count number is set to 9, and in step S114, 1 is set to the number of releases, and in step S115, the count number is set to 0. In step S116, the second starting port accessory driving unit is set. 61 is actuated to open the electric chew 20, that is, the opening of the accessory starting port 19, and start the measurement of the opening time.

  While the second starting port 19 is open, it is determined in step S117 whether the winning sensor 19s of the second starting port 19 has detected a winning. If YES is determined, the process proceeds to step S118 and the count number is reached. In step S119, it is determined whether or not the count number is equal to or greater than the maximum count number. If YES is determined in step S119, the process proceeds to step S120, where the second starting port accessory driving unit 61 is operated to close the electric chew 20, that is, the second starting port 19.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in steps S117 and S119, it is determined in step S121 whether or not the maximum opening time has elapsed after opening the accessory starting port 19, and if YES is determined, In step S122, the accessory starting port 19 is closed and the process proceeds to step S123. On the other hand, if NO is determined, the process returns to step S117. In the next step S123, it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening is equal to the maximum number of times of opening. If NO is determined, 1 is added to the number of times of opening and timing is started in step S124. In the next step S125, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed. If YES is determined, the process returns to step S116. If NO is determined, the same determination is repeated. On the other hand, if YES is determined in step S123, the normal game process is terminated and the process returns.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, each game mode and game mode transition of this embodiment corresponding to the game state setting process after the jackpot game in step S63 of FIG. 10 will be described. The jackpot probability of the special symbol of this embodiment is 1100/65536 (1 / 59.58). In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won, after the jackpot game is over, regardless of the type of jackpot, the game shifts to a probable (high probability) game, and in the promiscuous game, the jackpot winning probability is 7000/65536 (1 / 9.36). It becomes. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention has a probability change entry rate of 100% during jackpot game, and activating the probability change continuation limiter function described later is a game-free game mode during jackpot game with less profit for the player. It becomes an opportunity to shift to the mode with ball-out with great profit for the player.

  In addition, the probability variation game state after the so-called first hit is continued until the third jackpot game execution, and after the third jackpot game (including the first jackpot after the initialization), the probability variation limiter function is performed. Operates and falls to the normal gaming state (low probability state). However, after the low probability state, 100 time-saving games are executed. The number of jackpots after the first jackpot game after the initialization (so-called consecutive times) will be described as the ST number. At the end of the jackpot game after the initialization or when the jackpot is confirmed, the ST count 3 times (the probability variation limiter is 3 times) is stored in the ST remaining count storage means 157.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, by clarifying the roles of the two starting ports and the special symbols corresponding to each of the two starting holes, the no-hit ball mode (second game mode) and the big-hit game ball mode ( 4th game mode), and when winning the 3rd jackpot without winning the chance change lottery, the first game will be the opportunity to move from the second game mode to the fourth game mode via the third game mode. A probability variation limiter and a second probability variation limiter that triggers the return to the fourth game mode are provided. The role of the two starting ports and the special symbol corresponding to each of the first special symbol is basically clear that there is no ball at the time of jackpot, and the ball at the time of jackpot at the second special symbol. Start-up plays an important role in the past that triggers the mode with no ball to the mode with ball. Furthermore, although the distribution probability is small, it is a big hit in the first game mode and the second game mode, and by providing a big hit (10R) that shifts to the fourth game mode without activating the limiter after the big hit game ends. , Diversifying gameplay.

  A processing flow of the main control unit 110 for the first game mode (non-probability change / non-time reduction mode) will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. In this embodiment, the jackpot round distribution when winning the jackpot lottery is 85% for 2R, 14% for 5R, and 1% for 10R in any game mode. However, in this first game mode, the 2R jackpot game, which occupies most of the jackpot, can hardly expect a prize ball because the first big prize opening 22 opens only for 0.5 seconds twice with an interval of 2 seconds. . On the other hand, for the other 5R and 15R, the winning ball is obtained because the game end is whether the game ball wins 9 balls or is opened for 30 seconds. However, since the number of prize balls in the first grand prize opening is one game ball and three, only 135 balls can be obtained for 5R jackpots and 270 prize balls can be obtained for 10R jackpots.

  In the first game mode, it is determined whether or not the big win lottery is won (SP11), and if not, the determination is repeated until the winner is won (NO in SP11). When winning (YES in SP11), a jackpot game is executed (SP12). After the jackpot game ends, the remaining ST count is set to 3 (SP13). Next, when the jackpot is a 10R jackpot (YES in SP14), the process shifts to a fourth game mode (probability change time short mode) described later. However, since the 10R jackpot is only 1% of the total jackpot, the 10R jackpot is rarely won. When the jackpot is 5R or 2R (NO at SP14 and shifts to SP16), the mode shifts to a second game mode (probability non-short-time mode) described later.

  Next, the processing flow of the main control unit 110 for the second game mode (probability change / non-time reduction mode) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, it is determined whether or not a winning change lottery has been won (SP21). If the answer is YES in SP21, the process proceeds to the first game mode in SP27. On the other hand, when the answer is NO in SP21, the process proceeds to SP22, and it is determined whether or not the big win lottery is won (SP22). If the prize is not won (NO in SP22), the process proceeds to SP21. When winning (YES in SP22), a jackpot game is executed (SP23). Next, 1 is subtracted from the ST number (SP24), and it is determined whether or not the ST number = 0 (SP25). When the answer is YES in SP25, the probability variation limiter is activated and a transition is made to the third game mode (SP26). When the answer is NO in SP25, the process proceeds to SP28 and it is determined whether or not the big jackpot is 10R. If YES at SP28, the process proceeds to the fourth game mode at SP29. When the answer is NO in SP28, the process proceeds to SP21 and the second game mode is continued.

  Next, a processing flow of the main control unit 110 for the third game mode (non-probability change / short time mode) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the time reduction count of 100 is stored in the time reduction remaining count storage means 158 (SP31). Next, at SP32, it is determined whether or not the remaining time is 0. If YES in SP32, the process proceeds to the first game mode in SP38. That is, the third game mode ends, and the next jackpot lottery determination process is executed in the first game mode. On the other hand, if NO in SP32, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery is won (SP33). If YES at SP33, a big hit game is executed at SP35. When NO at SP33, the routine proceeds to SP34, where a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the short time remaining number is stored in the short time remaining number storage means 158, and then the process proceeds to SP32. After the big hit game is executed in SP35, the process proceeds to SP36, and "3" is stored in the ST remaining number storage means 157. Next, the process proceeds to the fourth game mode of SP37.

  Next, a processing flow of the main control unit MC for the fourth game mode (probability change / short time mode) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the time reduction count of 100 is stored in the time reduction remaining count storage means 158 (SP41). Next, it is determined whether or not a winning change lottery is won (SP42). When YES at SP42, the process proceeds to the fifth game mode at SP50. If NO in SP42, it is determined whether or not the remaining time is "0" (SP43). If YES in SP43, the process proceeds to the first game mode in SP51. In other words, the fourth game mode ends here, and the next game jackpot lottery determination process is executed in the first game mode. If NO in SP43, it is determined whether or not a big hit lottery is won (SP44). When NO at SP44, 1 is subtracted from the remaining time in SP49, and the process proceeds to SP42. When YES at SP44, a big hit game is executed (SP45), and 1 is subtracted from the remaining ST count (SP46). Next, it is determined whether or not the remaining ST count is “0” (SP47). If NO in SP47, the process proceeds to SP42. If YES in SP47, the probability variation limiter is activated and the process proceeds to the third game mode in SP48.

  In the fourth game mode, since the game is a short game at the time of probability change, the player performs so-called right-handed so that a game ball is won at the second starting port 19 shown in FIG. Since the normal symbol lottery gate 21 is also provided above the second starting port, the opening extension function of the electric tulip 20 is activated while allowing the game ball to pass through the gate. It is possible to win a prize at the second starting port, and it can be expected to win the jackpot lottery early without reducing the number of balls. When the second special symbol corresponding to the second starting port is a big hit, the second big winning port 74 is opened, and the number of winning balls per winning is 15 balls and the first big winning port winning balls More than the number. In addition, even if 2R jackpot is won by the second special symbol, the end condition of each round is until 9 game balls are won or released for 30 seconds, and about 270 prize balls can be obtained. it can. With 5R jackpots, approximately 675 balls can be won with 10 round round jackpots.

  Next, a processing flow of the main control unit MC for the fifth game mode (non-probability change / short time mode) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the short remaining number of times when winning the probability variation falling lottery in the fourth game mode is stored in the short remaining number of times storage means 158 (SP61). Next, it is determined whether or not the remaining time is “0” (SP62). If YES at SP62, the process proceeds to the first game mode at SP68. That is, the fifth game mode ends here, and the big game lottery determination process for the next game is executed in the first game mode. If NO in SP62, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery is won (SP63). When NO at SP63, 1 is subtracted from the remaining number of time reductions (SP64), and the process proceeds to SP62. If YES in SP63, a jackpot game is executed (SP65), and after the jackpot game ends, “3” is stored in the ST count remaining number storage means 157. Next, the process proceeds to the fourth game mode of SP67.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, in the second game mode where there is almost no ball at the time of jackpot game, without winning the probability variation falling lottery, winning the limiter three times and starting the limiter, By making the special symbol game 100 times short, a chance mode for shifting to the fourth game mode in which a high-playing ball can be enjoyed during the big hit game is provided. Incidentally, the expected value for winning the jackpot lottery in the third game mode and shifting to the fourth game mode has a high probability of 81.6%.

  In addition, if you can win the 3rd big hit without winning the chance change lottery in the 4th game mode, the probability change limiter will operate and you will enter the 3rd game mode, and with a high probability of 81.6% The game mode can be shifted to the fourth game mode.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention makes clear the roles of the two start openings and the special symbols corresponding to each of the two starting openings, and does not have a big hit game (second game mode) and a big hit game. A first probability variation limiter that creates a presence mode (fourth game mode) and triggers the transition from the second game mode to the fourth game mode, and a second probability variation limiter that triggers the return to the fourth game mode ing.

  Next, the operating state of the liquid crystal display unit 14 and the lamps 75 to 78 will be described (see FIG. 19). The lamps 76, 77, 78 display the number of jackpots in the second game mode. In the present pachinko gaming machine, the second game mode is shifted only after a big hit (2R, 5R) in the first game mode, so the probability variation limiter “3” is stored. As long as the probability variation limiter is not activated, the game will be 100% probability variation after the jackpot game. Therefore, if the probability variation drop lottery is not won, the player can win three times in the second game mode. Most of the jackpots are 2R jackpots where almost no ball can be expected as described above.

  When the winning of the first jackpot lottery transitioning from the first game mode to the second game mode is confirmed, the saddle lamp 76 is turned on together with a specific sound. When the winning of the second jackpot lottery is confirmed, in addition to the 壱 lamp 76, the 弐 lamp 77 lights up with a specific sound. Further, if the winning of the third jackpot is confirmed, in addition to the 壱 lamp 76 and the 弐 lamp 77, the participation lamp 78 is turned on together with the specific sound.

  In the second game mode, as a chance notice during the effect symbol change, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a character appears on the liquid crystal display unit 14 and wins the jackpot lottery. An effect suggesting the possibility may be executed. The jackpot notice of the character may be such that there is a high possibility that the jackpot lottery is won if this notice is given. Even when the jackpot lottery is won, the chance notice may not be given, or when the jackpot lottery is not won, the chance notice may be given.

  In the second game mode, when a winning 2R jackpot that can hardly be expected, a chance chance as shown in FIG. 19B is displayed. If this is the third big hit in the second game mode, the attendance lamp will be lit following the 壱 lamp 76 and 弐 lamp 77, and then the Arami lamp 75 will be lit and the short-time game starts. As shown in 19 (c), the right-hand strike is notified on the liquid crystal display unit so as to win the ball at the second starting port.

  Next, referring to FIG. 20, in the second game mode, before the probability variation limiter is activated, the lamp and the liquid crystal display unit 14 for winning the probability variation falling lottery and falling to the first game mode are described. explain. For example, in the second game mode, a villain character that suggests the possibility of winning the probability variation falling lottery is displayed during the change of the design symbol of the liquid crystal display unit 14 with the 壱 lamp 76 and the 弐 lamp 77 lit. Then, a fall notice may be executed (FIG. 20a). When the probability change fall lottery is actually won, the production symbols are arranged in “xxx” (FIG. 20b). Thereafter, a villain character is introduced to notify that the player has fallen into the first game mode, and the heel lamp 76 and the heel lamp 77 are turned off (FIG. 20c).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, explanation will be given on the gaze notification as if the probability variation falling lottery was won. For example, in the second game mode, when the 壱 lamp 76 and the 弐 lamp 77 are lit, the probability variation during the effect symbol variation of the liquid crystal display unit 14 is not actually won in the probability variation falling lottery. A villain character that suggests the possibility of winning the falling lottery may be made to appear and the gaze notification may be executed (FIG. 21a). At this time, since the probability variation falling lottery is not actually won, the effect symbol stops at a normal loss appearance (FIG. 21b). Then, the villain character appears again, and this time, it is notified that it did not fall into the first mode (FIG. 21c).

  On the other hand, also in the fourth game mode, every time it is determined that the jackpot lottery in FIG. 17 has been won, the 壱 lamp 76, the 弐 lamp 77, and the participation lamp 78 may be lit. In addition, since the probability variation falling lottery notification in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 is most afraid that the player falls from the fourth game mode with a large profit, the notification including the gusset is particularly effective in increasing the thrill of the player. There is.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, a slump graph of the ball that is played when the gaming machine of the present invention is operated for 8 hours will be described. The specifications of the pachinko gaming machine are as shown in FIG. In the graph of FIG. 22, the vertical axis represents the number of net balls increased and the horizontal axis represents time per memory per hour. It represents the time when the round mark is a big hit. The period (A1, A2, A3) in which the number of balls is increased and the period (B1, B2) in which the number of balls is decreased are clear, and it is possible to create an advantageous state for both the store and the player. In other words, when staying in the first game mode / second game mode loop, even if a big win is won, the number of balls will not increase, which is advantageous to the store side that consumes game balls, When staying in the 3 game mode / 4th game mode loop, it is advantageous for the player who has increased the number of balls to be played. Also, for example, point a is where the limiter has been activated and the mode has been switched from the no-ball-to-ball mode to the ball-with-ball mode.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 22, when the player wins a game (A1, A2, A3), the number of net increases increases in a relatively short time, and the player can experience the real thrill of a recreational resort. In addition, when the player loses, that is, when the number of net increase is reduced (B1, B2), it takes a relatively long time, so even if losing, it places a heavy burden on the player There is also an effect that you can enjoy the game.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described below. 1 to 12 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. With reference to FIG. 23, each game mode and game mode transition of the present embodiment corresponding to the game state setting process after the jackpot game in step S63 of FIG. 10 will be described. The jackpot probability of the special symbol of this embodiment is 1100/65536 in the first game mode after initialization (when the RAM is cleared and the power is turned on) (when it is a low probability, it may be described as non-probability non-short time). 1 / 59.58). In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won, after the jackpot game is over, regardless of the type of jackpot, the game shifts to a probability change (high probability) game, and in the case of the probability change game, the jackpot winning probability is 5000/65536 (1 / 13.11). It becomes. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention has a probability variation entry rate of 100% during a big hit game, and it is less profitable for the player to activate the probability variation continuation limiter function without winning the probability variation falling lottery described later. This is an opportunity to shift from the no-playing game mode (second game mode) to the player-with-balling mode (fourth game mode), which has a large profit for the player.

  In addition, the probability variation game state after the so-called first win continues until the fifth jackpot game execution, unless it wins the probability variation falling lottery, and the fifth (if the first jackpot after the initialization is included, the sixth) After the jackpot game, the probability variation limiter function is activated and falls to the normal gaming state (low probability state). However, after the low probability state, 100 time-saving games are executed. The number of jackpots after the first jackpot game after the initialization (so-called consecutive times) will be described as the ST number. At the end of the jackpot game after the initialization, the ST number of 5 times (the probability variation limiter is 5 times) is stored in the ST remaining number storage means 157.

  With reference to FIGS. 23 and 24, a processing flow of the main control unit 110 for the first game mode (non-probability change / non-time reduction mode) will be described. In the present embodiment, the jackpot round when winning the jackpot lottery is only 2R in any game mode, but there are two types of jackpot symbols of A and B in the first special symbol. In this first game mode, the first big winning opening 22 is only opened twice for 0.3 seconds with a 2-second interval in any of the jackpot symbols. Can not.

  In the first game mode, it is determined whether or not a big win lottery is won (SP71), and if it is not won, the determination is repeated until it is won (NO in SP71). When winning (SP71: YES), a jackpot game is executed (SP72). After the jackpot game is over, the remaining ST count is set to 5 (SP73). Next, when the jackpot is a special jackpot A (91% of the total) (YES in SP74), the process shifts to a second game mode (probability non-short-time mode) described later. When the jackpot is a special jackpot B (9% of the total) (SP74 is NO and shifts to SP76), the game mode shifts to a fourth game mode (probability change time reduction mode) described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. 25, a processing flow of the main control unit 110 for the second game mode (probability change / non-time reduction mode) will be described. First, it is determined whether or not a winning change lottery has been won (SP81). If the answer is YES in SP81, the process proceeds to the first game mode in SP89. On the other hand, when the answer is NO in SP81, the process proceeds to SP82, and it is determined whether or not the big win lottery is won. If it is not won (NO in SP82), the process proceeds to SP81. When winning (SP82: YES), a jackpot game is executed (SP83). Next, 1 is subtracted from the ST number (SP84), and it is determined whether or not the ST number = 0 (SP85). When YES in SP85, the probability variation limiter is activated, and the third game mode is entered (SP88). If NO in SP85, the process proceeds to SP86, and it is determined whether or not the current jackpot symbol is B. When YES at SP86, the process proceeds to the fourth game mode at SP87. If NO in SP86 (that is, the current jackpot symbol is A), the process proceeds to SP81.

  Next, a processing flow of the main control unit 110 for the third game mode (non-probability change / short time mode) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the time reduction count of 100 is stored in the time reduction remaining count storage means 158 (SP91). Next, at SP92, it is determined whether or not the remaining time is 0. If YES in SP92, the process shifts to the first game mode in SP98. That is, here, the third game mode ends, and the big game lottery determination process for the next game is executed in the first game mode. On the other hand, if NO in SP92, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery is won (SP93). If YES at SP93, a big hit game is executed at SP95. If NO in SP93, the process proceeds to SP93, where a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the remaining time is stored in the time remaining number storage means 158, and then the process proceeds to SP92. After the big hit game is executed in SP95, the process proceeds to SP96 and “5” is stored in the ST remaining number storage means 157. Next, the process proceeds to the fourth game mode of SP97.

Next, a processing flow of the main control unit MC for the fourth game mode (probability change / short time mode) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the time reduction count of 100 is stored in the time reduction remaining count storage means 158 (SP
101). Next, it is determined whether or not the winning change lottery is won (SP102). When YES at SP102, the process proceeds to the fifth game mode at SP110. If NO in SP102, it is determined whether or not the remaining time reduction is “0” (SP103). If YES in SP103, the process proceeds to the first game mode in SP111. That is, the fourth game mode ends here, and the next jackpot lottery determination process is executed in the first game mode. When the answer is NO in SP103, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery is won (SP104). If NO in SP104, 1 is subtracted from the remaining time in SP109, and the process proceeds to SP102. When the answer is YES in SP104, a jackpot game is executed (SP105), and 1 is subtracted from the ST remaining number (SP106). Next, it is determined whether or not the remaining ST count is “0” (SP107). If YES in SP107, the probability variation limiter is activated and the process proceeds to the third game mode in SP108. When NO at SP107, the user stays in the fourth game mode at SP112.

  In the fourth game mode, since the game is a short game at the time of probability change, the player performs so-called right-handed so that a game ball is won at the second starting port 19 shown in FIG. Since the normal symbol lottery gate 21 is also provided above the second starting port, the game ball is passed through the gate and the opening extension function operation of the electric tulip 20 is used to efficiently play the game ball. It is possible to win at the starting point and expect to win the big hit lottery without reducing the number of balls. There is one kind of jackpot symbol of the second special symbol corresponding to the second starting opening, the second big winning opening is opened, and the number of winning balls per winning is 15 balls and the first big winning opening. More than the number of prize balls. In addition, even if 2R jackpot is won with the second special symbol, the end condition of each round is until 8 game balls are won or released for 30 seconds, and approximately 240 prize balls can be obtained. it can.

  Next, a processing flow of the main control unit MC for the fifth game mode (non-probability change / time reduction mode) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the short remaining number of times when winning the probability variation drop lottery in the fourth game mode is stored in the short remaining number of times storage means 158 (SP121). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining time is “0” (SP122). When YES at SP122, the process proceeds to the first game mode at SP128. That is, the fifth game mode ends here, and the next game jackpot lottery determination process is executed in the first game mode. If NO in SP122, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery is won (SP123). If NO at SP123, 1 is subtracted from the remaining time (SP124), and the process proceeds to SP122. If YES in SP123, a jackpot game is executed (SP125), and after the jackpot game ends, “5” is stored in the ST remaining number of times storage means 157 (SP126). Next, it shifts to the fourth game mode of SP127.

  In the pachinko machine of the present invention, in the second game mode with almost no ball at the time of the big hit game, without winning the probability variation falling lottery, winning the big hit five times, starting the limiter, By making the special symbol game 100 times short, a chance mode for shifting to the fourth game mode in which a high-playing ball can be enjoyed during the big hit game is provided. Incidentally, the expected value for winning the jackpot lottery in the third game mode and shifting to the fourth game mode has a high probability of 81.6%.

  In addition, if you can win the 3rd big hit without winning the chance change lottery in the 4th game mode, the probability change limiter will operate and you will enter the 3rd game mode, and with a high probability of 81.6% The game mode can be shifted to the fourth game mode.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention makes clear the roles of the two start openings and the special symbols corresponding to each of the two start openings, the no-hit-game no-ball mode (second game mode) and the big-hit game ball A first probability variable limiter that creates a presence mode (fourth game mode) and triggers the transition from the second game mode to the fourth game mode, and a second probability variation limiter that triggers the return to the fourth game mode ing. In particular, in the second embodiment, the first special symbol basically does not have a big hit, so the roles of the two start ports and the corresponding special symbols become clearer. It plays an important role in the past, which is the opportunity to move from the none mode to the presence mode. Furthermore, the jackpots in the first game mode and the second game mode are diversified by providing a jackpot (2R_B) for transitioning to the fourth game mode without activating the limiter after the jackpot game ends. ing.

  Note that the lamp and the liquid crystal effect when the jackpot is confirmed are the same as in FIGS. However, there are five types of lamps indicating “probable big hit continuation times”: “壱”, “弐”, “San”, “肆”, and “伍” because the limiter activation number is five consecutive big hits.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the slump graph of the ball when the gaming machine of the present invention is operated for 8 hours will be described. The specifications of the pachinko gaming machine are as shown in FIG. In the graph of FIG. 23, the vertical axis represents the number of net balls increased and the horizontal axis represents time per memory per hour. The period (A1, A2) in which the number of balls is increased and the period (B1) in which the number of balls is decreased are clear, and a state that is advantageous for both the store and the player can be created. A circle indicates that you have won the jackpot. Also, for example, point a is where the limiter has been activated and the mode has been switched from the no-ball-to-ball mode to the ball-with-ball mode. In other words, when staying in the first game mode / second game mode loop, even if a big win is won, the number of balls will not increase, which is advantageous to the store side that consumes game balls, When staying in the 3 game mode / 4th game mode loop, it is advantageous for the player who has increased the number of balls to be played.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 29, when the player wins a game (A1, A2), the number of net balls increases in a relatively short time, and the player can experience the real pleasure of a recreational resort. At the same time, when the player loses, that is, when the net increase in the number of balls decreases (B1), it takes a relatively long time, so even if the player loses, the player can play the game without incurring a strong cost burden. There is an effect that you can enjoy.

  According to the pachinko machine of the present invention, as can be seen from the specifications of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, for example, the jackpot winning probability, the probability variation falling lottery winning probability, the jackpot round allocation rate, the first game mode to the fourth By designing the transition rate to the game mode and the like as appropriate, it is possible to realize a practical and diversified appearance design.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to the thing of embodiment shown in figure. Various modifications and variations can be made to the illustrated embodiment within the same range or equivalent range as the present invention.

It is a housing perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention (common to the first embodiment and the second embodiment). It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine including a game board (common to the first embodiment and the second embodiment). It is an enlarged view of a symbol display part (common to 1st Example and 2nd Example). It is an electric control block diagram of the pachinko machine of the present invention (common to the first embodiment and the second embodiment). This is a flow of the first start port process (common to the first and second embodiments). It is a flow of the 2nd start opening process (the 1st example and the 2nd example are common). This is a flow of through-gate processing (common to the first and second embodiments). This is a flow of special symbol game processing (common to the first embodiment and the second embodiment). It is a flow of the special symbol variation start pre-processing (common to the first and second embodiments). It is a flow of jackpot game processing (common to the first embodiment and the second embodiment). This is a flow of normal symbol game processing (common to the first and second embodiments). This is a flow of normal game processing (common to the first and second embodiments). It is a game mode state and a transition diagram (first embodiment). It is a control flow of a 1st game mode (1st Example). It is a control flow of a 2nd game mode (1st Example). It is a control flow of a 3rd game mode (1st Example). It is a control flow of 4th game mode (1st Example). It is a control flow of a 5th game mode (1st Example). It is the example 1 of an information lamp and a liquid crystal display (common to 1st Example and 2nd Example). It is the example 2 of a notification lamp and a liquid crystal display (common to 1st Example and 2nd Example). It is the example 3 of an information lamp and a liquid crystal display (common to 1st Example and 2nd Example). It is a slump graph of the ball of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention (first embodiment). It is a game mode state and a transition diagram (second embodiment). It is a control flow of a 1st game mode (2nd Example). It is a control flow of the 2nd game mode (2nd Example). It is a control flow of a 3rd game mode (2nd Example). It is a control flow of 4th game mode (2nd Example). It is a special symbol fluctuation | variation time selection table of 5th Example. It is a slump graph of the ball of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention (second embodiment).

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Claims (6)

At least two game medium passage specific areas as game start conditions;
Lottery means for independently drawing lots on the condition that the game medium passes through any of the plurality of specific areas;
Lottery result determination means for determining whether or not the lottery is successful;
A display unit capable of variably displaying identification information corresponding to each of the specific areas;
Based on the lottery result, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time, a special game that causes a special game state advantageous to the player in response to the display result being in a specific display mode determined in advance. Means of occurrence,
A displacement member control means for controlling a displacement member that changes the degree of difficulty for the game medium to pass through at least one of the specific areas;
A winning probability control means for controlling the lottery winning probability related to occurrence of a special gaming state to a low probability or a high probability; a game digestion efficiency control means for controlling a game digestion efficiency to a low efficiency or a high efficiency;
A first game mode in which the winning probability control means controls the winning probability to a low probability, and a game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency to a low efficiency;
A second game mode in which the winning probability control means controls the winning probability at a high probability, and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency at a low efficiency;
A third game in which the winning probability control means controls the winning probability to a low probability and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency to a high efficiency while the number of changes in the identification information is within a predetermined number of times. Mode,
A fourth game in which the winning probability control means controls the winning probability with a high probability and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency with a high efficiency while the number of changes in the identification information is within a predetermined number of times. Mode,
While the number of fluctuations of the identification information is within a variable predetermined number of times, the winning probability control means controls the winning probability to a low probability, and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency to a high efficiency. A game mode storage means for storing a game mode; and
The special game is executed as a result of winning the lottery in the second game mode, and the lottery is won in the first special game with a relatively small profit to the player and in the fourth game mode. And a second special game which is executed as a result of the game and which is relatively profitable to the player,
Game mode transition means for shifting the one game mode to another game mode on condition that a predetermined condition is established;
High probability game continuation number storage means for storing the number of continuations for controlling the winning probability to the high probability game mode after the gaming state control means ends the special game;
High-probability continuation number notifying means for notifying the predetermined display unit of the high-probability continuation number;
On condition that the high-probability game mode continuation count has reached a predetermined number of times, after the jackpot game is over, the game mode transition means triggers a transition from the second game mode to the third game mode. Limiter activation means;
On the condition that the high-probability game mode continuation count has reached a predetermined number, after the jackpot game is over, the game mode transition means becomes an opportunity to shift from the fourth game mode to the third game mode. A pachinko gaming machine comprising limiter activation means.   2. The pachinko game according to claim 1, wherein when the first limiter starting means and the second limiter starting means are inactive, the winning probability control means controls the winning probability with a high probability after the special game is finished. Machine.   The said continuation number memorize | stored in the said high probability game continuation number memory | storage means is reset when the said 1st limiter starting means or the 2nd limiter starting means act | operates, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Pachinko machine.   When the winning probability control means controls the winning probability with a high probability, the winning probability controlling means comprises a falling lottery means for executing a lottery for shifting the winning probability to a low probability for each predetermined number of games. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is characterized by the following.   In the variable period in which the winning probability control means in the fifth game mode controls the winning probability to a low probability and the game digestion efficiency control means controls the game digestion efficiency to a high efficiency, the fourth game mode is The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is a balance efficiency continuation count when winning the falling lottery.   The plurality of specific areas are areas on the game board in which at least one specific area and the other specific areas can pass only one of them in one game medium. Pachinko machines.

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