JP2010213909A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of making a game state a high probability state more profitable to a game player in the case of prize-winning of a jackpot (sudden probability jackpot) in the high probability state (probability variation state) for enhancing a sense of hope for a game thereafter while not providing the player with a sense of loss. <P>SOLUTION: In the case of prize-winning of either of jackpots including a first, a second and a third jackpot different from a game state in an opening time of a jackpot device and after a finish of a jackpot game in a predetermined prize-winning probability respectively and further in the case of prize-winning of the first jackpot in either high probability state, the game state after the finish of the first jackpot game can be controlled to a high probability state more profitable than that before a start of the first jackpot game. The high probability state includes a plurality of high probability states different from an extent of profitableness to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine.

  In recent seven-machine type pachinko machines, in addition to being able to get a lot of balls, in addition to a promising big jackpot that makes the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished a probable state with a high winning probability, By reducing the opening time and the number of times of opening of the big winning device, it is almost impossible to get a lot of balls, but there is one that has been set for a sudden big hit that becomes a probable change state thereafter. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-000668 A

  In the configuration according to the prior art such as Patent Document 1, if the player wins the sudden big hit in the normal state, the player can give the player an impression that the sudden sudden change has occurred. There was a problem of giving players a sense of loss as much as they could not. If you win a big hit in the probable state, the feeling of loss will be even higher.

  Against the background of the above problems, the object of the present invention is to win a big jackpot (surprising big hit) in a high probability state (probability variation state) in order to increase the sense of expectation for subsequent games without causing the player to feel a loss. Then, it is providing the pachinko game machine which can be set as a more advantageous high probability state.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

A pachinko machine for solving the above-mentioned problem performs a lottery process based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and at least one jackpot including a first jackpot, a second jackpot, and a third jackpot with a predetermined winning probability A lottery means for winning a prize, a large winning device arranged on a game area where balls launched from a launching device operated by a player flow down, exhibiting a closed state and an easily open state, and a result of a lottery process When it is the first jackpot, the probability that the first jackpot game is executed to open the jackpot device for the first opening period and the gaming state after the first jackpot game ends is won by any jackpot Is controlled to a relatively high probability state, and when the result of the lottery process is the second big hit, the big winning device is put into the open state for the second open period longer than the first open period. When the second jackpot game is executed, the gaming state after the second jackpot game is finished is controlled to a high probability state, and when the result of the lottery process is the third jackpot, the big winning device is set to be longer than the first opening period. A third jackpot game that is opened only for a long third release period is executed, and the game state after the third jackpot game is reduced to a low probability state in which the probability of winning one of the jackpots is lower than the high probability state. Game control means for controlling,
The high-probability state includes a plurality of high-probability states having different degrees of advantage for the player. If the game control means wins the first big win in any high-probability state, the game state after the first big-hit game ends Can be controlled to a high probability state more advantageous than before the first big hit game starts.

  In the present invention, when the first big hit (surprise big hit) is won in the high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability of being a big hit is higher than the low probability state (normal state), the subsequent gaming state is set to the previous high probability. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state that is more advantageous than the state. With the above-described configuration, even if the first big hit that is not possible to obtain a prize ball in a high probability state is won, the player can have a sense of loss and the expectation for subsequent games can be increased.

  In addition, the game control means in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, when winning the second jackpot, repeats a second game for the second jackpot game by repeating the round game for controlling the prize winning device to be open for the second period. When the third jackpot is won and the third jackpot game is executed by repeating the third round of the round game for controlling the grand prize winning device to the open state only for the third period when the third jackpot is won, a plurality of high probability states Then, different round numbers are set as the second round number or the third round number, and when the first big win is won in any high probability state, the gaming state after the first big hit game is By controlling to a high probability state in which the second round number or the third round number more than the high probability state before the start of the first jackpot game is set, the player By controlling the specific mode that is more advantageous to the player and the high probability state in which the number of second rounds or the number of third rounds than the high probability state before the start of the first jackpot game is not set, A mode setting means for setting any one of the non-specific modes which is not advantageous; and a mode suggesting means for suggesting to the player which mode is set out of these two modes.

  With the above-described configuration, it is possible to provide a new gameability in which a game is played while predicting which mode the player is in (that is, whether the player is in an advantageous situation or an unfavorable situation).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention comprises an operation means for a player to perform an operation input, and an operation input detection means for detecting an operation input by the operation means, and the game control means has any high probability. In the state, when an operation input is detected when the second jackpot is won, the second jackpot is changed to the first jackpot, the first jackpot game is executed, and the gaming state after the end of the first jackpot game Can be controlled to a high probability state more advantageous than before the first big hit game starts.

  With the above configuration, when the player is predicted to be in a specific mode and predicts that the player is in a specific mode, the player can make a promising big hit (second big hit) with his / her own will. ) And can be shifted to a more favorable probability change state (high probability state), but may also be shifted to a more disadvantageous probability change state, and operation input must be performed carefully. New playability can be provided.

The front schematic diagram of the pachinko game machine of this invention. The control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The figure which shows the memory map of RAM of FIG. The figure which shows an example of a distribution table. The flow figure explaining special figure change processing. The flowchart explaining a jackpot process. The flowchart explaining a small hit process. The figure which shows the example of a display of symbol fluctuation | variation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a front door 2 made of a transparent glass plate attached to a frame, a game board 3 disposed inside the frame and covered by the front door 2, and a diagonally lower left and right of the game board 3. The pair of speakers 4, the decorative lamps 5 arranged above the game board 3, the upper plate 31, the lower plate 32, and the lower plate 32, which are storage plates provided below the game board 3. And a firing handle 7 provided on the right side (as viewed in FIG. 1).

  The game board 3 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3a, and is provided at a central role 10 disposed at a substantially central position thereof and on the left side of the central role 10 (see FIG. 1). The passage gate 11, a large number of nails 3 b (only part of which are shown) planted on the game board 3, and the lower part of the central accessory 10, which is provided substantially below the central accessory 10. A first start winning device (also referred to as a first start port) 19, a second start winning device (also referred to as a second start port) 13 provided below the first start winning device 19, and a second start winning device 13 Is a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a normal figure) made up of LEDs arranged at the side edge of the game board 3 and a ball outlet 15 provided at the bottom of the game area 3a. The display unit 16 (which may be abbreviated), and a plurality (for example, four) of LEs connected to the lower side of the general map display unit 16 It is configured to include a Prussian view hold display unit 17 composed of a.

  A ball (game ball: 20) prepared on the upper plate 31 is launched toward the game area 3a by a launching device 151 (see FIG. 2) including the launching handle 7. A large number of nails 3b are erected in the game area 3a, and the central accessory 10 is arranged at the center position. Therefore, the ball 20 that reaches the game area 3a of the game board 3 through a rail (not shown) While being played by the nails 3b, they are distributed to the right side or the left side of the central actor 10 and flow down the game area 3a.

  The firing handle 7 is composed of a rotational operation member, and when a rotation operation is performed by the player, a rotation operation signal representing the amount of rotation operation is output to the firing control unit 150 (see FIG. 2).

  The central character 10 displays a symbol made up of characters such as 3-digit Arabic numerals determined by a lottery result of a special symbol (hereinafter may be abbreviated as a special symbol), and displays a special symbol lottery result to the player. Is constituted by a liquid crystal display device 8 including an LCD and its driving circuit, and a special figure holding display portion 9 disposed on the upper side of the window frame of the liquid crystal display device 8. The liquid crystal display device 8 displays the special mode fluctuation display unit 8a in which the symbol variation is performed based on the special drawing lottery result, and the current mode (specific / non-specific) below the special diagram fluctuation display unit 8a. And a mode expectation bar display unit 8b which is a display unit for making the user predict. The special figure hold display unit 9 includes a first special figure hold display unit 9a and a second special figure hold display unit 9b, each of which includes a plurality of (for example, four) LEDs.

  Further, a warp route 21 is provided in the central actor 10. The entrance 22 opens on the side surface of the central accessory 10, and the ball 20 moves in the warp route 21 as indicated by an arrow and flows down from the exit 23 to a stage having a gentle slope. On the player side of the stage, a guide member 24 is attached so that the ball 20 that rolls on the stage does not fall from other than the opening 25 provided on the stage. Then, the ball 20 repeatedly moves left and right on the stage, and flows down from the opening 25 to the lower part of the game area 3a.

  The passing gate 11 is a gate without a prize ball, and when the ball 20 is passed through the passing gate 11, a usual lottery process is performed. In the common figure display section 16, symbol variation (LED blinking operation) is performed based on the lottery result of the usual figure, and if it is lit and displayed after a predetermined time (ordinary figure fluctuation time) has passed, it becomes a win. The rotating blade pieces 13a, 13a of the device 13 are opened for a predetermined time. If a lottery process for a new symbol is performed while the symbol is changing or during the opening operation of the second start winning device 13, the lottery result is temporarily stored (reserved) in a predetermined area (not shown) on the RAM 113. Then, the common figure hold display unit 17 lights up and displays according to the number of lottery results of the common figure that can hold up to four. When the previous symbol variation or release operation ends, the regular symbol display unit 16 starts a new symbol variation based on the reserved lottery result of the regular symbol.

  When the ball 20 wins the first start winning device 19, the lottery process of the first special drawing is performed. In the special figure fluctuation display unit 8a of the liquid crystal display device 8, the symbol fluctuation is performed based on the lottery result of the first special figure. Specifically, three-digit symbols start to fluctuate at the same time, stop after a predetermined time has elapsed, and if three identical numbers are lined up, it is a big hit and a big hit game (big hit processing) is performed. When a lottery process of a new first special figure is performed during the symbol variation of the special figure or the jackpot process, the lottery result is temporarily stored in the first special figure reservation storage area 113e (see FIG. 3) on the RAM 113. The first special figure hold display unit 9a lights up and displays according to the number of lottery results of the first special figure that can hold up to four. When the previous symbol variation or jackpot process ends, the special symbol variation display unit 8a starts a new symbol variation based on the lottery result of the first special diagram held.

  The second start winning device 13 is configured as a variable winning device called a so-called electric tulip (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as electric Chu) having a pair of rotating blade pieces 13a and 13a in the opening. The second start winning device 13 prevents the ball 20 from winning when the rotary wing pieces 13a, 13a are closed. 13a and 13a are opened for a predetermined time to make it easier to win the ball 20 flowing down the game area 3a. Further, when the ball 20 wins the second start winning device 13, the lottery process of the second special drawing is performed. In the special figure fluctuation display section 8a of the liquid crystal display device 8, the symbol fluctuation is performed based on the lottery result of the second special figure, as in the first special figure.

  When a lottery process of a new second special figure is performed during the special symbol change or jackpot process, the lottery result is temporarily stored in the second special figure reservation storage area 113h (see FIG. 3) on the RAM 113 (reserved) The second special figure hold display unit 9b lights up and displays according to the number of lottery results of the second special figure that can hold up to four. When the previous symbol variation or jackpot process ends, the special symbol variation display unit 8a starts a new symbol variation based on the reserved lottery result of the second special diagram.

  The big prize device 14 is a variable prize device called a so-called attacker, and is composed of an opening (large prize opening, not shown) and a lid member, and when the lid member moves, the opening portion is closed and opened. And switch.

  The ball discharge port 15 is opened at the lowermost part of the game area 3a, and discharges the balls that have finished flowing down the game area 3a to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The balls paid out from the payout device 141 (see FIG. 2) in accordance with the winnings of the first start winning device 19, the second start winning device 13, and the big winning device 14 are stored in the upper plate 31. And if the storage limit of the upper plate 31 is exceeded, it will flow down from the discharge port (not shown) provided in the upper plate 31 to the lower plate 32 through the inlet 33 provided in the lower plate 32. The lower plate 32 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34. When the player operates the ball discharge lever 34, a discharge port (not shown) provided at the bottom of the lower plate 32 is in an open state, and the balls stored in the lower plate 32 flow down to the ball box 35.

  FIG. 2 shows a control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 100 on which the main circuit 110 is mounted, various display units, a control board group, a detector, an actuator, and the like.

  The main circuit 110 is connected to display units (for example, LEDs) such as the special figure hold display unit 9 (9a, 9b), the general drawing display unit 16 and the general drawing hold display unit 17, and the drive circuit thereof.

  The main circuit 110 is connected to a display control board (not shown) on which a display control unit 130 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 8 is mounted, and controls the decorative lamps 5, the amplifier 40 and the speaker 4. A sub-control board (not shown) on which the sub-control unit 120 is mounted and a launch control board (not shown) on which the launch control unit 150 that controls the launch device 151 based on the rotation operation signal from the launch handle 7 is mounted. ) And a circuit board group such as a payout control board (not shown) on which a payout control unit 140 for controlling the payout device 141 is mounted.

  In addition, each board | substrate with which the circuit which comprises each control part which controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 was mounted is arrange | positioned at the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, the display control board with which the display control part 130 was mounted is The liquid crystal display device 8 is disposed on the back side.

  Further, the main circuit 110 is provided with a gate passage detector 161 provided alongside the passage gate 11, a first start prize detector 164 provided along with the first start prize device 19, and a second start prize device 13. The second start winning detector 162, the large winning detector 163 provided in the large winning device 14, and the operation of the operation button 36 which is attached to the substantially central portion of the upper plate 31 and is constituted by, for example, a mechanical switch is detected. Detectors such as a button operation detector 165, an electric chew solenoid 166 that opens and closes the movable wing pieces 13 a and 13 a of the second start winning device 13 that is an electric chew, and a big winning solenoid 167 that opens and closes the big winning device 14 Actuator is connected. The operation button 36 corresponds to the operation means of the present invention. Further, the button operation detector 165 corresponds to the operation input detection means of the present invention.

  The main circuit 110 is connected to a power supply unit 168 that supplies a predetermined voltage to various display units, control board groups, detectors, actuators, and the like.

  The main circuit 110 includes a CPU 111, a ROM 112 for storing a control program (not shown), a RAM 113 to which a work area and various counters are assigned, an I / O (Input / Output: input / output circuit) 114, and the like. Various functions as a pachinko gaming machine are realized by the CPU 111 executing the control program. Each circuit constituting each control unit of each other board is generally provided with a CPU and a memory individually, but is omitted in FIG.

  The sub-control unit 120 outputs sound from the speaker 4 via the amplifier 40 in accordance with a control command input from the main circuit 110, and controls the lighting / extinguishing of the decorative lamps 5 to the display control unit 130. Display control commands.

  The display control unit 130 executes processing for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 8 in accordance with a display control command input from the sub control unit 120.

  The payout control unit 140 controls the payout device 141 according to the prize ball payout signal input from the main circuit 110 and causes the upper plate 31 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The firing control unit 150 activates the launching device 151 in accordance with the rotation operation of the launch handle 7 by the player. According to the rotation operation amount of the firing handle 7, it is possible to adjust the ball firing strength (ball flight distance) by the launching device 151. The ball that is fired stronger than the launcher 151 is released to the game area 3a formed on the game board 3 and flows down to the right side of the central actor 10 by its own weight, and the ball launched weaker than the launcher 151 is The left side of the accessory 10 flows down by its own weight.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of the contents stored in the RAM 113. In the RAM 113, a special figure acceptance / rejection random number counter 113a, a special figure random number counter 113b, a distributed random number counter 113c, a mode random number counter 113d, a first special figure reservation storage area (four pieces of 1 to 4) 113e, and a second special The figure holding storage area (four 1 to 4) 113h, a state flag 113f, a latent flag 113g, a mode flag 113j, and a hit flag 113k are included.

The special figure success / failure random number counter 113a is a loop counter which is incremented from 0 every predetermined time and returns to 0 after 199. The special figure success / failure random number extracted from the special figure success / failure random number counter 113a and the special figure in each state. Based on the determination table, the main circuit 110 (lottery means) makes a hit determination. The special figure determination table in each state is configured as follows, for example.
Normal special figure determination table 0: jackpot, 1-2: small hit, 3-199: lose (winning probability of jackpot: 1/200).
Probability special figure determination table 0-4: Big hit, 5-6: Small win, 7-199: Loss (winning probability of jackpot: 1/40).

  The special symbol random number counter 113b is a loop counter that is incremented from 0 every predetermined time and returns to 0 after the upper limit value. Based on the special symbol random number extracted from the special symbol random number counter 113b, The circuit 110 determines the variation time of the special figure corresponding to the lottery result, the contents to be displayed and the variation pattern (such as presence / absence of character display and reach effect), and the stop symbol.

  The distribution random number counter 113c is a loop counter that is incremented from 0 every predetermined time and returns to 0 after 99. In the case of a big hit, the main circuit 110 distributes the distribution disturbance extracted from the distribution random number counter 113c. Based on the numerical value, the type of jackpot to be executed (probability variation, non-probability variation, suddenness) and what kind of jackpot game to be performed are determined, and details will be described later.

The mode random number counter 113d is a loop counter that increments from 0 every predetermined time and returns to 0 next to 39. At the start of symbol fluctuation in the normal state, the mode random number counter 113d is based on the mode random number value extracted from the mode random number counter 113d. The main circuit 110 determines whether or not to change the mode. Note that mode transition is not performed in the latent state or the probability variation state.
-Mode random value is 0: Change the current mode. If it is a specific mode, it will change to a non-specific mode, and if it is a non-specific mode, it will change to a specific mode. At this time, the value of the mode flag 113j (described later) is rewritten according to the changed mode.
Mode random number value is 1 to 39: The current mode is maintained.

  The state flag 113f indicates a gaming state on the gaming board 3, and a value corresponding to a change in the gaming state (normal state: 0, latent state: 2, probability variation state: 3) is set. The normal state is a low-probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is low and the second start winning device 13 is not opened because the game is not well held because the transition is made after winning the non-probable jackpot. The latent state shifts after winning the winning jackpot, and is a high probability state where the probability of winning the jackpot is high. Like the normal state, the second start winning device 13 does not open, so the gaming state is not good. It is. The probability variation state is a high probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is high and the probability of winning the jackpot is high, and the second starting prize-winning device 13 is frequently opened, and is a gaming state with a good balance. At the start of the control program, the state flag 113f is initialized to 0 (normal state). The normal state corresponds to the low probability state of the present invention, and the probability variation state and the latent state correspond to the high probability state of the present invention.

  The latent flag 113g indicates the stage of the latent state, and is incremented by 1 when winning the winning jackpot and reset to 0 when winning the non-probable jackpot. When winning the jackpot in the first special figure, the main circuit 110 selects one of the allocation tables based on the value of the latent flag 113g at that time, the type of jackpot to be executed, and what kind of jackpot Whether or not to play a game will be determined, details will be described later.

  The mode flag 113j indicates the current mode. When the flag value is 0, the specific mode is indicated. When the flag value is 1, the non-specific mode is indicated.

  The winning flag 113k indicates a winning state, and a value corresponding to the winning state (none: 0, probability variation: 1, non-probability variation: 2, sudden accuracy: 3, small winning amount: 4) is set. The sudden jackpot corresponds to the first jackpot of the present invention, the probability variation jackpot corresponds to the second jackpot of the present invention, and the non-probable variation jackpot corresponds to the third jackpot of the present invention.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of the distribution table. In the example of FIG. 4, the first flag used when the mode flag 113j is a big hit in the first special chart in each of the specific mode (FIG. 4A) and the non-specific mode (FIG. 4B). A special figure allocation table and a second special figure allocation table used when the second special figure is a big hit are set. In the first special figure distribution table, six distribution tables corresponding to the value (0 to 5) of the latent flag 113g are set, and in the second special figure distribution table, the gaming state (high probability state, low probability state). ) Are set, and in each distribution table, a distribution value and the number of rounds (excluding suddenness) are set for each jackpot type. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, the mode at that time (specific mode or non-specific mode), the special figure (first special figure or second special figure) determined to be the big hit, and the latent flag at that time The allocation table to be referred to is determined according to the value of 113g or the state flag 113f, and the type of jackpot to be executed is determined by comparing the allocation random number value of the special figure with the allocation value of the allocation table to be referenced. If it is determined and the probability variation jackpot or the non-probability variation jackpot, the jackpot game is executed by repeating the round game of the number of rounds set in the distribution table. In addition, the number of rounds when winning the probability variation jackpot set in each distribution table corresponds to the second round number of the present invention, and the round number when winning the non-probability variation jackpot is the third round number of the present invention. Equivalent to.

  According to the first special figure allocation table in the specific mode (FIG. 4 (a)), the larger the value of the latent flag 113g, the larger the number of rounds of jackpot game to be executed when winning the probable big hit or non-probable big hit. According to the first special chart allocation table in the non-specific mode (FIG. 4B), the larger the value of the latent flag 113g, the larger the jackpot game to be executed when winning the probability variation big hit or the non-probability big hit The number of rounds has decreased. Further, in the example of FIG. 4, since the distribution rate per non-probable variation is set to the same 20% (distributed random number value: 0 to 19) in all the distribution tables, a high probability state (probability state) is always set. In addition, a lottery with a distribution ratio of 80% is performed.

Furthermore, it demonstrates concretely. For example, in the normal state, when the big win is won in the first special figure (when the special figure success / failure random number value is 0), when the mode flag 113j at that time is the specific mode, the latent flag 113g in FIG. With reference to the first special figure distribution table in the column where the value of 0 is 0, the type of jackpot and the number of rounds are determined according to the distribution random value as follows.
・ Distributed random numbers 0-19: Uncertain big hit, 6 rounds.
・ Distributed random value is 20 to 49: Probable big hit, 6 rounds.
-The distribution random number value is 50 to 99: sudden hit.
Note that the sudden hit is always set to 2 rounds, details of which will be described later.

In addition, when the jackpot is won in the second special figure in the probability variation state (when the special figure success / failure random number value is 0 to 4), when the mode flag 113j at that time is in the non-specific mode, FIG. 4 (b) With reference to the second special chart allocation table in the high probability column, the type of jackpot and the number of rounds are determined according to the distribution random number value as follows.
・ Distributed random numbers 0-19: Uncertain big hit, 6-15 rounds.
・ Distributed random value is 20 to 99: probable big hit, 6 to 15 rounds.
In the probabilistic state, if you win a probabilistic jackpot or non-probable jackpot according to the 2nd special figure, a jackpot game with the same number of rounds as the jackpot game executed when you win the probable jackpot just before that will be executed. Is set to 6 to 15R (round). Note that in the second special figure, an abrupt big hit is not set.

  In the probabilistic or non-probable big hit, the main circuit 110 opens the big winning device 14 by exciting the first big winning solenoid 167 and detects a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winnings by the first big winning detector 163. When 30 seconds have elapsed (the second period and the third period of the present invention), the round game in which the operation of closing the prize winning device 14 by closing the first prize winning solenoid 167 is rounded is distributed. The number of rounds determined according to the random number value (second release period, third release period of the present invention) is executed (second jackpot game, third jackpot game of the present invention). Moreover, in the big hit and the small hit, a round game in which the operation of closing the big winning device 14 is made one round when the big winning device 14 is opened and 10 pieces are won or 0.5 seconds elapse (first period) Two rounds (the first opening period of the present invention) are executed (the first jackpot game of the present invention, details will be described later).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 8, an outline of the flow of the game (change of the game state on the game board 3) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention will be described.

  The balls 20 fired from the launching device 151 and released to the game area 3a are distributed to the left and right by the central actor 10 and flow down to the right or left side of the central actor 10. Various devices are arranged in the game area 3a, and the ease of winning a prize differs depending on the arrangement position and the position where the nail 3b is planted. For example, a ball that flows down the left side of the central actor 10 can be awarded to the passing gate 11.

  In the normal state, when the ball enters the passing gate 11 and is detected by the gate passing detector 161, the main circuit 110 executes a normal lottery. Specifically, if there are three or fewer ordinary holds, the value is extracted from the random number counter for ordinary drawings, and the extracted ordinary random number value is used as the ordinary figure holding, and the ordinary figure holding storage area (not shown) of the RAM 113 is shown. Remember). When it is possible to start a change of a new figure (when the figure is not changing and the rotary wing piece 13a of the second start winning device 13 is not in operation) Is read out, and a determination is made using a normal map determination table. Then, the usual pattern display unit 16 blinks to perform the usual symbol variation, and when a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the lottery result is displayed on the universal diagram display unit 16 according to the determination result (the variation time is 1 second). Since the normal-game winning probability is 0/1, it is always determined to be lost, the LED of the general-purpose display unit 16 is stopped and displayed in an unlit state, and the second start winning device 13 is not released. In the normal state, no winning of balls to the second start winning device 13 occurs, so that a lottery based on the first special drawing is performed.

  When the ball 20 wins the first start winning device 19 and is detected by the first start winning detector 164, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three per win) are paid out to determine whether the start condition is satisfied. If the number of first special figure reservations stored in the first special figure storage area 113e (see FIG. 3) on the RAM 113 is three or less, it is determined that the start condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the start condition is satisfied, the special figure success / failure random number value extracted from the special figure success / failure random number counter 113a on the RAM 113, the special figure design random number value extracted from the special figure random number counter 113b, and the distributed random number The distribution random number value extracted from the counter 113c and the mode random number value extracted from the mode random number counter 113d are stored in the first special figure storage area 113e on the RAM 113 as the first special figure reservation.

  And when the change of the new special figure can be started (when the special figure is not changing and the game is not a big hit game), if the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area 113e, The oldest first special figure hold is read, and first, the current mode (specific / non-specific) is determined based on the read mode random number value of the first special figure hold. Subsequently, the display of the mode expectation level display unit 8b of the liquid crystal display device 8 is updated as necessary based on the mode random number value.

  In the mode expectation display portion 8b of the liquid crystal display device 8, the current portion increases as the colored portion (expectation bar) tends to extend (longer) from the left end (“low” side) to the right end (“high” side). It is displayed so that the expectation that the mode is in the specific mode is high.

  The length of the expectation bar is changed or maintained every time the symbol change display is started, depending on the current mode and the read mode random number value of the special figure hold. For example, the length of the expectation bar is set to 20 levels, and if the mode random number value is 1 to 13 in the specific mode, it is increased by 1 level, if it is 14 to 19, it is decreased by 1 level, and if it is 20 to 39, it is maintained. Similarly, in the non-specific mode, if the mode random number value is 1 to 13, it is shortened by one step, if it is 14 to 19, it is increased by one step, and if it is 20 to 39, it is maintained. If the mode random number is 0, the mode is changed. If the mode is changed to the specific mode, the mode is increased by one step. If the mode random number is not specified, the mode is decreased by one step.

  With the above configuration, the expectation bar tends to become longer as the specific mode continues, and tends to be shorter in the non-specific mode. Even when the specific mode continues, it may be shortened depending on the mode random number value. Then, the player can predict the current mode while watching whether the expectation bar tends to be longer or shorter.

  The player is playing while always predicting which mode is currently based on the movement of the expectation bar, and when a chance symbol is displayed by winning a small hit or a sudden big hit (FIG. 8 ( h) see), and further predicting which one has been won, and when it is predicted that it is in a specific mode, it indicates which gaming state (latent state) is currently in progress (the value of the latent flag 113g is several) If you are expecting, and if you expect to be in a latent state, continue the game in the hope that you will win a winning big hit and move to a latent state where you can run a jackpot game with a larger number of rounds. It will be.

  On the other hand, if you are expecting a non-specific mode, you will move to a latent state with fewer rounds when you win a promiscuous / non-probable big hit as you move to the next latent state after winning the odd hit So, hoping to win a promising jackpot soon, continue the game.

  Next, the special figure success / failure random value included in the read first special figure hold and the normal special figure determination table (special figure winning probability: 1/200) read from the ROM 112 and developed on the RAM 113 are used. Judgment is made. That is, it is determined whether or not the read special figure success random number value of the first special figure hold matches the jackpot value or the small jackpot value of the normal special chart determination table, and if it matches the jackpot value, the jackpot value is determined. Is determined to be a small hit, and otherwise, it is determined to be lost. When it is determined that it is a big hit, based on the read first random number hold random number value of the special figure and the first special figure distribution table in the normal state (the value of the latent flag 113g is 0) corresponding to the current mode, Determine which jackpot (probability, non-probability, or suddenness) you want. Subsequently, based on the result of the success / failure determination (including any of the jackpots in the case of a jackpot) and the special figure random number, the fluctuation time of the special figure corresponding to the lottery result, the contents to be displayed and the fluctuation pattern ( Character display, presence / absence of reach effect, etc.) and stop symbols are determined, and symbol variation display is started on the special symbol variation display unit 8a of the liquid crystal display device 8 (see FIG. 8B).

  Then, the symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined time, for example, fixed display (stop display) in the order of left → right → middle. At this time, when the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the left and right, reach is performed, and various reach effects are performed (see FIG. 8C). In the special figure fluctuation display unit 8a of the liquid crystal display device 8, if the determination result is a probable big hit, a three-digit odd number (1, 3, 5, 7) big hit symbol (for example, a “555” double-hit, FIG. 8 (d) )) Is confirmed, and if the determination result is a non-probable big hit, a three-digit even number (2, 4, 6, 8) jackpot symbol (for example, a “666” doublet) is confirmed and the judgment result is If it is a loss, a 3-digit loss symbol (for example, “357” or the like, see FIG. 8A) is displayed.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure fluctuation display portion 8a of the liquid crystal display device 8 (see FIG. 8F), the jackpot state is entered, and the main circuit 110 executes the jackpot game. Specifically, the main circuit 110 performs the above-described round game for the number of rounds determined based on the first special figure allocation table. At this time, the main circuit 110 corresponds to the game control means of the present invention.

  When a non-probable jackpot is won in the normal state, the even number jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as described above. If it is a specific mode, 6 rounds are played. It becomes a state. In addition, when winning a promising jackpot in the normal state, the odd jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as described above, and if the specific mode, 6 rounds, if non-specific mode, 15 rounds jackpot game is executed, then Probability is changed.

  In addition, when a winning big win is won in the normal state, the chance symbol with the symbol “!” Displayed on the middle symbol is stopped (see FIG. 8H), and the winning device 14 is displayed for 0.5 seconds × 2 It is released only once, and then the value of the latent flag 113g is set to 1 to enter the first latent state (see FIG. 8 (i)). Even when winning a small win, the chance symbol is stopped and displayed in the same manner as in the sudden hit, and the big winning device 14 is operated in the same manner as in the sudden hit, and then the normal state is entered. When one of the big hits or the big hits is won, it is impossible for the player to determine which is won.

  Even in the latent state, the second start winning device 13 is not opened, and no winning to the second start winning device 13 occurs, so that a lottery based on the first special drawing is performed. After entering the first latent state, the display of the mode expectation level display unit 8b is updated based on the read mode random number value of the first special figure hold, and the special figure success / failure random value is determined to be a special variation special figure determination table special figure winning. A hit determination is performed by determining whether or not it matches a big hit value or a small hit value of probability: 1/40). When the jackpot value matches the jackpot value, the jackpot value is judged to be a jackpot value. When the jackpot value matches, the jackpot value is determined, and the read distribution random number value of the first special figure hold and the value of the latent flag 113g in the current mode are 1. Which jackpot (probability variation, non-probability variation, suddenness) is determined based on the first special figure allocation table. Note that the mode is not changed in the latent state.

  If the first latent state is determined to be a non-probable big jackpot (winning a non-probable big jackpot), a 7-round jackpot game is executed in the specific mode, and a 10-round jackpot game is executed in the non-specific mode. Become. Also, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is in the first latent state, the jackpot game of the same number of rounds is executed, and then the probability variation state is entered.

  In addition, when a winning big hit is won in the first latent state, the chance symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8 (h)), the winning device 14 is opened only 0.5 seconds × 2 times, and the latent flag 113g is further displayed. 2 is set to the second latent state to maintain the latent state (see FIG. 8 (i)), and when it is determined that the second latent state is a hit, the distributed random number value and the current mode Based on the first special figure allocation table with the value of the latent flag 113g at 2, which jackpot is determined. In this way, when a winning big hit is won in the latent state, after that, it shifts to a new latent state that determines which big hit is made based on the first special figure allocation table that matches the value of the next latent flag 113g. It will be. In any latent state, when winning a small hit, the chance symbol is stopped and displayed in the same manner as the sudden hit, and the winning device 14 is operated in the same manner as the sudden hit, and then the latent state at the time of winning the small hit is displayed. Since it is maintained, it cannot be determined whether the player has won the big hit or the small hit, and it cannot be determined whether the player has entered the next latent state.

  When the probability change state is reached, the winning rate for the second start winning device 13 is increased, and the second special figure hold is prioritized over the first special figure hold, so the player continues to play balls. After that, the hit determination is made by holding the second special figure. In addition, when the ball wins the second start winning device 13 and this is detected by the second start winning detector 162, the operation of the ball for the first start is performed, such as payout of the winning ball, jackpot lottery, symbol variation display, etc. This is the same as when winning the winning device 19.

  That is, it is determined whether or not the read special figure acceptance random number value of the second special figure holding read matches the jackpot value of the probability variation special figure determination table read from the ROM 112 and developed on the RAM 113, and if it matches, the big hit Is determined. Then, based on the read distribution random number value of the second special figure hold and the second special figure distribution table for high probability in the current mode, which jackpot (probability, non-probability change, suddenness) is determined decide.

  When a probability change jackpot or non-probability change jackpot is won in the probability change state, a jackpot game with the same number of rounds as the jackpot game with the probability change jackpot performed immediately before that is executed. In other words, if the number of rounds of the jackpot game at the first probable jackpot is six rounds, then six rounds of jackpot game will be repeated each time the jackpot is won for the non-probable jackpot until it is won for the non-probable jackpot .

  In this way, if it is a series of consecutive chunks from becoming a probabilistic state until winning the non-probable variation jackpot, the jackpot game of the same number of rounds is to be executed during this consecutive chunk, so the first The larger the number of rounds at the time of the promising jackpot, the more jackpot games will be repeated in that chain to get more balls. In other words, in this pachinko machine, since the number of rounds when winning the first big odds will have a large effect on the number of balls in the chain, it will be a big hit continuously in a latent state that is a high probability state. The more you win, the more you can expect in the specific mode.

  When the player stops firing the ball in the certain change state, the second special figure is no longer held, and the jackpot determination is made based on the first special figure hold. If the first special figure hold read at this time is a big hit, the first special figure allocation table used last, that is, the first special figure allocation table that matches the value of the current latent flag 113g If a sudden big hit is determined here, 1 is added to the value of the latent flag 113g and a transition to the next latent state is made (from the probabilistic state to the latent state). To). After that, when winning a probability variation jackpot or non-probability variation jackpot, in the specific mode, a jackpot game that is one round more than the jackpot game at the time of the previous probability variation jackpot is executed.

  If the winning combination is a non-probable big jackpot in the probabilistic state, after the jackpot game having the same number of rounds as the jackpot game for the previous probable big jackpot is executed, the normal state is set. In this case, if the second special figure hold is stored when the big hit is made, after the normal state is reached, a hit determination is made based on the second special figure hold (maximum second special figure hold). 4). Since the second start winning device 13 is not released in the normal state, the winning determination is made based on the second special figure hold while in the normal state. 2 Only when the special figure hold is carried over.

  If it is determined that the winning is based on the second special figure hold in the normal state, it is determined which of the big winnings is made in the second special figure allocation table for low probability. The game is assigned to one of the probable jackpots, and a 15-round jackpot game is always executed. Here, if the winning jackpot is won, all the jackpot games to be executed continuously will be 15 rounds (because the occurrence probability is low, it is positioned as a continuous chain with a high extra element).

  Also, in any latent state, when symbol variation is performed based on the first special symbol hold (see FIGS. 8A to 8C), an odd jackpot symbol is displayed by winning the probability variation jackpot (See FIG. 8D.) The operation of the operation button 36 is validated for a predetermined period, and the button operation by the player is accepted (see FIG. 8E). When the player operates the operation button 36 during this period, the probability change jackpot can be changed to a sudden jackpot. When it is changed to a surprise jackpot, the symbol change display is resumed without executing the jackpot game when the winning jackpot is won (see FIG. 8G), and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. (See FIG. 8 (h)), the grand prize winning device 14 is opened for 0.5 seconds × 2 times, and then the next latent state is entered (see FIG. 8 (i)). That is, by operating the operation button 36, it is possible to shift to the next latent state with the player's intention.

  If the internal mode is a specific mode, it will shift to a latent state that is more advantageous to the player, but if it is mistakenly read in a non-specific mode, it will shift to a latent state that is more disadvantageous to the player. turn into. Therefore, the player operates the operation button 36 only when the player is expected to be in the specific mode.

  However, in the latent state, the winning probability of the first special figure is increased, but since the winning rate to the second starting winning device 13 is low, it takes some time to win the next jackpot and consumes possession balls. Therefore, the player decides whether or not to operate the operation button 36 in consideration of the number of his own balls, the remaining game time, and the like.

  Since the latent state is set only up to the fifth latent state, even if the winning button is won in the fifth latent state, the operation of the operation button 36 is not effective, and the jackpot game (in the specific mode) 15 rounds and 6 rounds in the non-specific mode).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a special figure variation process included in a control program (not shown) executed by the CPU 111 in the main circuit 110 will be described. This process is repeatedly executed together with other processes included in the control program. The special figure hold is read in a special figure change pre-process (not shown) executed prior to this process. In this special figure fluctuation pre-processing, when the value of the hit flag 113k on the RAM 113 is 0 (a state where none of them are hit) and the special figure fluctuation is stopped (for example, a special figure fluctuation timer not shown is stopped). First, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area 113h, the oldest second special figure hold is read as the special figure hold. Further, when the second special figure hold is not stored and the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area 113e, the oldest first special figure hold is read as the special figure hold. .

  First, the main circuit 110 refers to the state flag 113f on the RAM 113, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal state (the value of the state flag 113f is 0) (S11). When it is determined that the state is not the normal state (S11: NO), the mode determination / change steps (steps S12 and S13) are skipped.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the current state is the normal state (S11: YES), the main circuit 110 refers to the read special random number value of the reserved figure and determines whether or not to change the mode (whether or not the mode random value is 0). ) Is determined (S12). When the mode random number is not 0 and the mode change is maintained (S12: NO), the mode change (step S13) is skipped. On the other hand, when it is determined to change the mode (S12: YES), the value of the mode flag 113j (described later) on the RAM 113 is rewritten (S13). That is, the non-specific mode (1) is set when the specific mode (0) is selected, and the specific mode is set when the non-specific mode is set.

  Next, the main circuit 110 determines the length of the expectation bar based on the current mode and the read special mode pending mode random number value by the method as described above, and the mode expectation of the liquid crystal display device 8. The display of the expectation bar on the display unit 8b is updated (S14). Specifically, a display control command for instructing the length of the expectation bar is transmitted to the display control unit 130 via the sub control unit 120, and the display control unit 130 displays the liquid crystal according to the received display control command. An expectation bar is displayed on the display device 8.

  Next, the main circuit 110 determines the success / failure based on the read special figure reservation random number value of the special figure hold and the special figure determination table corresponding to the gaming state read from the ROM 112 and developed on the RAM 113. (Lottery), if the success / failure determination (lottery result) is a big hit, the distribution table corresponding to the distribution random number value that has been read (which mode, which special figure, the latent flag 113g or the state) Which jackpot is to be determined is determined based on the value of the flag 113f. Then, based on the lottery result and the special symbol random number value, the variation time of the special symbol, the contents to be displayed and the variation pattern (such as presence / absence of character display and reach effect), and the stop symbol are determined (S15). At this time, the LED (holding lamp) lighting state of the special figure hold display unit 9 (9a or 9b) corresponding to the read special figure hold is changed. That is, the display state of the four LEDs is shifted one by one to the left, and the rightmost LED is turned off.

  Next, the main circuit 110 starts counting of a special figure variation timer (not shown) on the RAM 113 and displays the special figure in the liquid crystal display device 8 (special figure fluctuation display unit 8a) with respect to the sub-control unit 120. A change start is instructed (S16). Specifically, a display control command for instructing the effect content and the stop symbol is transmitted to the display control unit 130 via the sub-control unit 120, and the display control unit 130 displays the liquid crystal display according to the received display control command. The apparatus 8 starts displaying the special figure variation.

  After that, when the specified special figure change time has elapsed (S17: YES), the main circuit 110 stops and resets the count of a special figure change timer (not shown) on the RAM 113 and A special figure change stop is instructed on the liquid crystal display device 8 (special figure change display section 8a) (S18). Specifically, a display control command that instructs the display control unit 130 to stop changing is transmitted via the sub-control unit 120, and the display control unit 130 in the liquid crystal display device 8 according to the received display control command. Stops the special figure variation display, and displays the stop symbol instructed earlier. For example, when the special figure lottery result is a big hit, a big win symbol (for example, a doublet of “777”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.

  Next, the main circuit 110 determines whether or not the special design stop symbol (result of determination) is a probable big hit (S19). If it is a probable big hit (S19: YES), the state flag 113f is referred to and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a latent state (the value of the state flag 113f is 1) (S20). When it is determined that the current gaming state is not a latent state (S20: NO), the steps (S21 to S23) relating to the operation button 36 are skipped, and 1 (probability change) is set to the value of the hit flag 113k on the RAM 113 (S24). ), The number of rounds is set based on the distribution table (S31), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the latent state (the value of the state flag 113f is 1) (S20: YES), the main circuit 110 validates the operation of the operation button 36 by the player (S21). . That is, when the button operation detector 165 detects the operation of the player's operation button 36 (S22: YES), if it is within the valid period (S23: NO), the main circuit 110 determines that the button operation is valid. Then, the value of the hit flag 113k is set to 3 (probability) (S26), and this process ends. On the other hand, when the button operation detector 165 does not detect the operation of the player's operation button 36 within the effective period (S22: NO → S23: YES), the main circuit 110 sets the value of the hit flag 113k to 1 ( (Probability change) is set (S24), a value is set to the number of rounds (not shown) on the RAM 113 based on the distribution table (S31), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol stop symbol is not a probable big hit (S19: NO), the main circuit 110 determines whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is a sudden big hit (S25). If it is a sudden hit (S25: YES), the main circuit 110 sets 3 (rush) to the value of the hit flag 113k (S26), and ends this processing.

  On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the special figure is not a sudden big hit (S25: NO), the main circuit 110 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the special figure is a non-probable big hit (S27). If it is a non-probable large hit (S27: YES), the main circuit 110 sets 2 (non-probable change) to the value of the hit flag 113k (S28), and the number of rounds on the RAM 113 (not shown) based on the distribution table. ) Is set (S32), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the special figure is not an uncertain change big hit (S27: NO), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special figure is a small hit (S29). If it is a small hit (S29: YES), the main circuit 110 sets 4 (small hit) as the value of the hit flag 113k (S30), and ends this processing. On the other hand, if it is not a small hit (S29: NO), this process is immediately terminated.

  Next, a jackpot process included in a control program (not shown) executed by the CPU 111 in the main circuit 110 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is repeatedly executed together with other processes included in the control program. First, the main circuit 110 determines whether or not the value of the hit flag 113k on the RAM 113 is 1 (probability change) or 2 (non-probability change) (S51). If the value of the hit flag 113k is neither 1 nor 2 (S51: NO), this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the winning flag 113k is 1 or 2 (S51: YES), the main circuit 110 subtracts 1 from the number of rounds (not shown) on the RAM 113 (S52) and turns on the winning prize solenoid 167. By exciting, the big prize device 14 is opened (S53). Thereby, the winning of the ball to the big winning device 14 becomes possible.

  Then, whether or not 10 balls, which are the number of balls that can be won in one round, win the winning device 14 (S54: YES), or the maximum opening time of one round after the winning device 14 becomes open 30. When either one of the seconds has passed (S55: YES), the main circuit 110 closes the big prize device 14 by de-energizing the big prize solenoid 167 (S56). Thereby, it becomes impossible to win a ball to the big winning device 14.

  If the number of rounds is not 0 (S57: NO), the process is temporarily ended and then executed again, and this process is repeated until the number of rounds becomes 0. On the other hand, when the number of rounds becomes 0 (S57: YES), the main circuit 110 determines whether or not the value of the hit flag 113k is 1 (probability change) (S59).

  When the value of the hit flag 113k is 1 (S59: YES), the main circuit 110 sets 2 (probability change state) to the value of the state flag 113f on the RAM 113 (S60). Then, 0 is set to the value of the hit flag 113k (S61), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the hit flag 113k is not 1 (ie, 2) (S59: NO), the main circuit 110 sets the value of the state flag 113f on the RAM 113 to 0 (normal state) (S62) The value of the flag 113g is set to 0 (S63). Then, 0 is set to the value of the hit flag 113k (S61), and this process is terminated.

  Next, a small hit process included in a control program (not shown) executed by the CPU 111 in the main circuit 110 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is repeatedly executed together with other processes included in the control program. First, the main circuit 110 determines whether or not the value of the hit flag 113k on the RAM 113 is 3 (probability) or 4 (small hit) (S71). If the value of the hit flag 113k is neither 3 nor 4 (S71: NO), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the winning flag 113k is 3 or 4 (S71: YES), the main circuit 110 adds 1 to the number of rounds (not shown) on the RAM 113 (S72) and turns on the big winning solenoid 167. By exciting, the big prize device 14 is opened (S73). Thereby, the winning of the ball to the big winning device 14 becomes possible.

  Then, whether or not 10 balls, which are the number of balls that can be won in one round, win the winning device 14 (S74: YES), or 0 that is the maximum opening time of one round after the winning device 14 becomes open. When either of 5 seconds has elapsed (S75: YES) is satisfied, the main circuit 110 closes the big prize device 14 by de-energizing the big prize solenoid 167 (S76). Thereby, it becomes impossible to win a ball to the big winning device 14. In the small hit processing that is performed when winning the big hit or small win, the maximum opening time of the big winning device 14 is set very short, and almost no balls can be awarded to the big winning device 14, so a prize is awarded. I can't get a ball.

  Then, when the number of rounds is less than 2 which is the maximum number of rounds (S77: NO), this processing is once ended and then executed again, and this processing is repeated until the number of rounds becomes 2. On the other hand, when the number of rounds reaches 2 which is the maximum number of rounds (S77: YES), the main circuit 110 resets the number of rounds to the initial value 0 (S78).

  Subsequently, the main circuit 110 determines whether or not the value of the hit flag 113k is 3 (probability) (S79). When the value of the hit flag 113k is 3 (S79: YES), the main circuit 110 sets 1 (latent state) to the value of the state flag 113f on the RAM 113 (S80), and adds 1 to the value of the latent flag 113g. Then, the process proceeds to the next latent state (more advantageous or more disadvantageous) (S81). Then, 0 is set to the value of the hit flag 113k (S82), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the hit flag 113k is not 3 (that is, 4 (small hit)) (S79: NO), the main circuit 110 sets the value of the hit flag 113k to 0 (S82) and performs this processing. finish.

  As is clear from the above description, in this embodiment, a plurality of latent states are set to execute jackpot games with different numbers of rounds when winning a probable jackpot or a non-probable jackpot. In the case where a winning big hit is won, the subsequent game state is controlled to a latent state capable of executing a big hit game with a larger number of rounds than the previous latent state. Thereby, even if a winning game with a high probability state and a small number of balls is won, the player can increase a sense of expectation for the subsequent game without feeling lost.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when a winning big hit is won in any latent state, a specific mode that is controlled to a latent state capable of executing a big hit game with a larger number of rounds than the previous latent state, A player who is set to any one of the non-specific mode controlled to a latent state capable of executing a jackpot game with a smaller number of rounds than the latent state and is set by the mode expectation bar display unit 8b. It is structured to suggest. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the player with a new gameability of guessing which mode is currently set and playing the game, and to enhance the player's interest in the game.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the winning jackpot symbol is displayed in the latent state and the jackpot symbol is displayed, the operation of the operation button 36 is enabled, and when the operation is accepted, the probability changing jackpot is changed to a sudden jackpot, It is configured to control the subsequent gaming state to an advantageous latent state set with a larger number of rounds. Thereby, since the player can shift the gaming state to the next latent state by his / her own intention, the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

  In addition to the above-described embodiment, when any condition is satisfied, the current mode may be switched with the player's intention. For example, when a chance symbol is displayed, the operation of the operation button 36 is validated for a predetermined period, and when the operation of the operation button 36 is received, the current mode may be changed to the other mode. If the chance symbol is based on a big hit, the mode is changed and the next latent state is entered. That is, even in the latent state, the mode can be changed when a button operation is accepted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the structure is such that a small hit can be generated. However, when the chance symbol is displayed and the chance symbol is displayed, the player can recognize that the player is in a latent state. Also good. If the current mode is not clearly notified, the player can be provided with a new gameability of predicting which mode, and the player's interest can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the specific mode, the number of rounds of the jackpot game that is executed when the jackpot is won is increased as the transition to the next latent state is performed, so that the transition to the latent state that is more advantageous as the sudden hits are continued. Although it was configured, by increasing the allocation ratio to the probable jackpot instead of the number of rounds, by increasing the number of winning balls for one winning, or by providing multiple winning devices and opening the winning device with a high winning rate It is only necessary to be configured so that some conditions are advantageous, such as being able to obtain many prize balls. In the present embodiment, the number of second rounds and the number of third rounds are the same in each distribution table, and all the second periods and the third periods are also in the same period (10 in the grand prize winning device 14). Whether winning or 30 seconds have passed) is set, but different values may be set for each, and the first jackpot game at the time of winning the winning big hit is a jackpot game with fewer balls than other jackpot games If so, the first round number and the first period may be set as appropriate.

  The notification form for predicting the current game mode is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and any display form may be used. For example, a movable accessory may be used. Further, the game mode confirmation display may be included in the prediction display. For example, when a certain condition is satisfied, for example, when the same mode is continued for 50 times or more without changing, the current game mode may be confirmed.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the sudden hit big hit, it is configured to be in a 100% latent state, but some percent is distributed to the probable change state, other jackpot winning probabilities, jackpot allocation ratio at the time of winning, etc. You may set suitably. Further, after the end of the non-probability change jackpot, it may be shifted to a short time state (a state where the winning probability for the jackpot is low but the winning rate to the second winning device 13 is increased).

  In the above-described embodiment, only one second special figure allocation table for probability change is set. However, a plurality of distribution tables that are more advantageous in a specific mode are prepared, and a winning combination is won. It is preferable to shift to a probability change state that refers to the next distribution table each time.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific mode that becomes more advantageous as the sudden big hits continue and the non-specific mode that becomes disadvantageous are set. However, instead of or in addition to any mode, it is advantageous or disadvantageous. You may set a mode that does not. If the player has a relatively advantageous mode, the player can have an interest in predicting which mode is in the mode, so that the game motivation can be improved even with the above configuration.

  In the above-described embodiment, the mode transition is not performed in the latent state, but the mode transition may be performed based on the mode random number value even in the latent state or the probability variation state. If there is a possibility that the mode is changed even after entering the latent state, it becomes more difficult for the player to predict whether or not the player is currently in the latent state, and the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the knowledge of those skilled in the art can be used without departing from the spirit of the claims. Various modifications based on this are possible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Liquid crystal display device 9 (9a, 9b) special figure holding | maintenance display part 11 Passing gate 13 2nd starting prize-winning device (electric Chu)
14 Grand Prize Winner 19 First Start Winner 36 Operating Button (Operating Means)
100 main control board 110 main circuit (lottery means, game control means)
113 RAM
113a Special figure random number counter 113c Distribution random number counter 113d Mode random number counter 113f Status flag 113g Latency flag 113j Mode flag 113k Hit flag 165 Button operation detector (operation input detection means)

Claims (3)

Lottery means for performing a lottery process based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition and winning at least one of the big jackpots including the first big jackpot, the second big jackpot, and the third big jackpot with a predetermined winning probability;
A large winning device that is arranged on a gaming area where balls launched from a launching device operated by a player flow down, exhibiting a closed state and an open state that facilitates winning,
When the result of the lottery process is the first jackpot, the first jackpot game is executed to open the jackpot device for the first opening period, and the gaming state after the first jackpot game is ended. Control to a high probability state with a relatively high probability of winning either jackpot,
When the result of the lottery process is the second jackpot, a second jackpot game is executed in which the big winning device is opened for a second opening period longer than the first opening period, and the second Control the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability state,
When the result of the lottery process is the third jackpot, a third jackpot game is executed in which the big winning device is opened for a third opening period longer than the first opening period, and the third winning game is executed. Game control means for controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game to a low probability state in which the probability of winning one of the jackpots is low compared to the high probability state;
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The high probability state includes a plurality of high probability states having different degrees of advantage for the player,
When the game control means wins the first jackpot in any of the high probability states, the game state after the first jackpot game can be controlled to a higher probability state that is more advantageous than before the first jackpot game starts. A pachinko machine characterized by being. The game control means executes the second jackpot game by repeating a second round of round games for controlling the big winning device to be open only for a second period when the second jackpot is won, When the third big hit is won, the third big hit game is executed by repeating a third round of round games for controlling the big winning device to be open for a third period.
In the plurality of high probability states, different round numbers are set as the second round number or the third round number,
When the first jackpot game is won in any of the high probability states, the gaming state after the first jackpot game is ended is more than the second round number or the first round number higher than the high probability state before the first jackpot game is started. By controlling to the high probability state in which the number of three rounds is set, the specific mode that is more advantageous for the player, and the second round number or the third number more than the high probability state before the first big hit game starts. A mode setting means for setting one of a non-specific mode that is not more advantageous to the player by controlling to a high probability state in which the number of rounds is not set;
A mode suggestion means for suggesting to the player which of these two modes is set;
A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1. An operation means for a player to input an operation;
Operation input detection means for detecting an operation input by the operation means;
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The game control means changes the second jackpot to the first jackpot if the operation input is detected when the second jackpot is won in any high probability state, and the first jackpot game The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state after the first jackpot game is controlled to a higher probability state that is more advantageous than before the first jackpot game is started.

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