JP2011110160A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine providing a player with both the same sense of security at the first winning as felt in a conventional machine and such a gambling spirit as if a probability variable state is continued longer than setting in a one-set machine including a limiter function of limiting the number of times of continuance of a high-probability state. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: the limiter function for limiting the number of times of continuance of the high-probability state; and a probability variable time announcing means for announcing the number of jackpots to be won by the time when the game state after termination of a jackpot game is controlled in a low-probability game state. A jackpot number finalization announcing means for announcing the finalization of the number of jackpots to be won by the time of the control in the low-probability state is implemented on condition that the number of jackpots to be won is a maximum value, and either a pseudo probability variable state announcing means for announcing that at least two jackpots are won by the time of the control in the low-probability state or a pseudo regular state announcing means for announcing that the play is controlled in the low-probability game state after termination of a jackpot game is implemented on condition that the number of jackpots to be won is less than the maximum value. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention has a function (limiter function) in which a result of a lottery performed due to entering a starting gate is a high probability gaming state (probability change) that wins with a high probability and continues for a predetermined period across a big hit. The present invention relates to a ball game machine provided.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine has a normal symbol operation gate for performing a normal symbol lottery on the game board surface, a normal symbol display device for notifying a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and a predetermined prize that is released when the normal symbol lottery is won. Mouth (ordinary electric accessory), a special symbol start opening for special symbol lottery provided in the predetermined winning opening, a special symbol display device for notifying a lottery result of the special symbol lottery, and opening when a special symbol lottery is won In general, the game is configured with a special winning opening, and a game started when a special symbol lottery is won is called a big hit game.

  Based on the above configuration, after the jackpot game is over, depending on the jackpot symbol, the high probability game state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set high, the normal electric equipment opening time due to the normal symbol lottery winning The extended open state, the special symbol, the normal symbol change time is shortened (short time state), not only to increase the probability of winning the big hit in the high probability, but also the game ball by the open extended state There is a gaming machine equipped with a probability variation function that suppresses the decrease in the number of times, increases the number of symbol variations during a unit time in a short time state, and makes it possible to quickly acquire the next big hit. Note that a gaming state in which the lottery probability of the special symbol lottery is set low with respect to the high probability gaming state is referred to as a low probability gaming state or a normal gaming state.

  There are two types of main games having the probability variation function as shown below. One is that, as in Patent Document 1, the gaming state transitions to a high probability when the big hit game according to all the big hits in the low probability gaming state is triggered, and then reaches a preset number of big hits (the number of limiters). A game configuration (machine with limiter function) that continues the high probability gaming state across the jackpot game. The other is, as in Patent Document 2, when winning with a specific jackpot symbol in a low-probability gaming state, the jackpot game and the high-probability state are repeated twice in succession, while the non-specific jackpot symbol is consecutive twice. It is a game configuration (two-loop type) that continues a high probability state unless it is won. Note that, as in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine that is always controlled to a high probability state (100%) after the first hit and the limiter operates when the high probability state continues for a predetermined number of times across the jackpot game is also referred to as a one-set machine.

  Both of the above-mentioned probability variation machines are configured to be able to acquire a large amount of game balls in a relatively short time, but the limiter function-equipped machine is the number of limiters from the time of winning in the low probability game state (at the time of first hit) The game has a sense of reassurance that a symbol lottery game can be executed in a high-probability gaming state reliably up to a predetermined number of big hits. On the other hand, since the number of times a high probability gaming state is granted differs depending on the acquisition status of a specific jackpot symbol, a two-time loop machine has a situation where only two high probability gaming states are granted, depending on luck. An uncertain factor that the high-probability gaming state continues has a game property that stimulates the player's happiness.

JP 2007-252483 A JP-A-10-015177

  In the machine equipped with the limiter function (one set machine) of Patent Document 1, while performing the limiter number of times internally, the notification effect such as “unknown limiter remaining number”, “two times or more”, “three times or more” is performed. Therefore, the actual limiter operation frequency (the number of remaining jackpots that can be acquired in the high probability gaming state) is ambiguous, and a configuration is disclosed that allows the player to entertain without knowing how many times the high probability state continues, With this configuration, it is only possible to give pleasure only by not clearly informing the remaining number of times.

  In addition, the one-set machine has a sense of security that the high-probability state will continue for a certain number of times (acquires a constant big hit ball every time), but there is a possibility that the high-probability state will continue anywhere. Compared to, the player's support is also low due to its low gambling ability. In the double loop type, there was no change in the number of loops depending on the big hit symbol.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention sets a predetermined number of times to continue the high probability state as a one-set machine in advance, and whether the notification of the high probability gaming state that can be continued is indeterminate depending on the gaming situation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine capable of making a continuous notification effect of a high probability state of a one-set machine interesting by implementing any of the determined contents.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A first start opening with a constant winning rate and a second start opening that is made up of a variable winning device and can be entered only during operation, and a game ball enters the first start opening or the second start opening. A main control device that determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the random number value extracted due to
A sub-control device that determines a display effect according to information based on the result of the success / failure determination received from the main control device,
In the main controller,
Extracted due to a ball entering the first start port in either a high-probability gaming state with a high probability of being a big hit and a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of a big hit is lower than the high-probability gaming state A determination unit for determining whether or not the random number value extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port is given priority over the determined random number value;
A first symbol determining means for determining a symbol type from among a plurality of types of symbols indicating that it is a big hit according to the result of the success / failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting port;
A second symbol determining means for determining a symbol type from among a plurality of symbol types indicating a big hit according to the result of the success / failure determination based on the ball entering the second starting port;
The first symbol determining means determines whether or not the operation time of the variable prize-winning device is set to an open extended state that is set longer than the normal game state after the big hit game based on the entrance to the first start opening. First opening extension determining means for determining according to the type of symbol determined by
The first opening / extension determining means determines whether or not the extended extension state is reached after the big hit game based on the entrance to the second starting port according to the type of the symbol determined by the second symbol determining means. A second opening extension determining means for determining that the opening extension state is established with a high probability,
If the result of the success / failure determination in the low probability gaming state is a big hit, a high probability transition means for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game corresponding to the big hit to the high probability gaming state;
A jackpot number counting means for counting the number of jackpots every time the result of the success / failure determination is a jackpot, from the jackpot serving as an implementation opportunity of the high probability transition means;
From the execution of the high probability transition means until the count value by the jackpot count counting means reaches a predetermined number, the success / failure determination means is continuously executed in the high probability gaming state, and when the count value reaches the predetermined number High probability continuation means for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game to the low probability gaming state;
Decision symbol transmission means for transmitting a signal indicating the type of jackpot symbol determined by the first symbol determination means or the second symbol determination means to the sub-control device,
In the sub-control device,
A big hit number counting means for performance for counting the number of big hits based on the received signal corresponding to the result of the determination,
When the received signal indicating the type of jackpot symbol indicates that the extended extended state, the gaming state after the jackpot game is changed to the low probability gaming state according to the count value of the effect jackpot number counting means. A probability variation number notifying means for notifying the number of jackpots that can be won before being controlled,
The probability variation number informing means implements a big hit number confirmation notifying means for informing that the number of big hits until the low probability state is controlled is determined on the condition that the winning number is the maximum value. ,
On the condition that the number of jackpots that can be won is less than the maximum value, pseudo-probability change notification means for notifying that at least two jackpots will be won before being controlled to the low probability state, and after the jackpot game ends, Any one of the pseudo-normal notifying means for notifying that the low probability gaming state is controlled is implemented.

  The first start opening with a constant winning rate is that the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters does not change during the game, and the entrance may be made up of game nails or molded. You may be comprised with resin. The second starting port, which is composed of a variable winning device and is capable of entering a ball only during operation, is a configuration in which the winning / failing determination based on the entering into the second starting port is not performed when the variable winning device is not operated. Of course, the variable winning device may be an ordinary electric accessory.

  It is preferable that the various random numbers acquired when entering the first starting port and the various random numbers acquired when entering the second starting port are extracted from the same random number generator, and therefore the jackpot probability at the time of determination of success / failure is also common. However, a configuration with different jackpot probabilities (extracted from different random number generators) is also conceivable. In addition to the random numbers to be extracted, there may be a plurality of types of random numbers to be extracted. In addition to the random number for determining whether or not the game is a big hit (big hit), the type of fixed symbol to be displayed according to the lottery result of the random number for determining whether or not the game is true It is preferable to use random numbers used for determining the variation contents of the symbols. For example, the jackpot symbol determining random number 1, the jackpot symbol determining random number 2, the reach determining random number, and the variation pattern determining random number may be used.

  The success / failure determination means for preferentially determining whether the random number value extracted due to the ball entering the second start port is prioritized, the random number value extracted due to the ball entering the first start port, and the second If there are both random numbers extracted due to the entrance to the starting port, random numbers extracted due to entering the second starting port with priority regardless of the time elapsed since the extraction. The determination of whether or not the random number extracted due to the ball entering the first starting port is performed is due to the randomness extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port. It is sufficient if there is no numerical value.

  The first symbol determining means for determining one of the symbol types from among a plurality of types of symbols indicating that it is a big hit according to the result of the success / failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting port, If the random number for determination of success / failure (big hit) extracted due to entering the first starting port is a big hit value, a plurality of random numbers for determining the big hit symbol determined at the same time as the random number for appropriateness determination A configuration that determines the type of jackpot symbol that indicates the contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game from among the types of jackpot symbols, and if the determination result is a loss, the configuration that determines the same lose symbol every time (One type of losing symbol) may be used, or a losing symbol may be determined from a plurality of types of symbols.

  The second symbol determining means for determining one of the symbol types from among a plurality of types of symbols indicating that it is a big hit according to the result of the success / failure determination based on the entrance to the second starting port, If the random number for determining whether or not (big hit) is extracted due to the entrance to the second starting port is a big hit value, the random number for determining whether or not the big hit symbol is determined in accordance with the random number for determining whether or not the hit is appropriate. A configuration that determines the type of jackpot symbol that indicates the contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game from among the types of jackpot symbols, and if the determination result is a loss, the configuration that determines the same lose symbol every time (One type of losing symbol) may be used, or a losing symbol may be determined from a plurality of types of symbols.

  The first symbol determining means and the second symbol determining means preferably have different allocation rates when determining the type of jackpot symbol. For example, when entering the first starting opening and when entering the second starting opening When the same random number value is acquired, a configuration in which a value for determining the same jackpot symbol and a value for determining a different jackpot symbol are mixed is desirable. The jackpot determination random number value acquired when entering the first start opening and the jackpot determination random value acquired when entering the second start opening are preferably acquired from the same random number generator, Different random number generators may be used for differentiating the distribution rate when determining the big hit symbol.

  The second open / extension determining means for determining that the open / extended state is to be established with a higher probability than the first open / extension determining means is a symbol (big hit symbol) that is in the open / extended state of the first symbol determining means and the second symbol determining means. The symbol distribution ratio (probability) for determining the second symbol determining means may be set higher in the second symbol determining means than in the first symbol determining means, and the second symbol determining means You may determine the pattern which will be in an open extension state after the end of the big hit.

  The symbol determined by the first symbol determining unit and the symbol determined by the second symbol determining unit may be selected and determined from a common symbol group, or each may be selected and determined from a dedicated symbol group. Also good.

  The first opening / extension determining means and the second opening / extension determining means are the first opening / extension determining means that are executed when the big hit is made based on the ball entering the first starting port, and the second starting The second opening / extension determining means may be implemented when the big hit is made based on the entrance into the mouth, but a configuration in which the types of symbols in the opening extension state have common contents is preferable.

  The present invention has a so-called limiter function that continues a high-probability gaming state a predetermined number of times across a big hit game, and the high-probability continuation means is a means having that function. The big hit number counting means for counting the number of big hits to a predetermined number may be any device that is used to determine whether or not the number of big hits that activates the limiter (a function that shifts the gaming state in which the determination of success / failure is performed with a low probability). In addition, it is possible to determine whether the count value is equal to a predetermined number by performing an increment process every time a big hit is made, or to set a predetermined number at the start of the big hit number counting means and to perform a decrement process every time a big hit is made It may be configured to determine whether the count value is 0 or a predetermined value and determine the operation of the limiter.

  The signal that is received by the sub-control device according to the result of the determination of the success / failure may be a signal that can count the number of jackpots, may be a signal that indicates the type of jackpot symbol by the determined symbol transmission means, or the main control It may be a signal indicating a value obtained by counting the number of big hits based on whether or not the device is successful.

  The number of jackpots that can be won before the game state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to the low probability game state may be the number of jackpots that can be won in the high probability game state before the limiter is activated. It is only necessary that the number of times is maximized when winning in the state (at the time of first hit). Therefore, the number of winning big hits that can be won is less than the maximum value as long as the winning time other than the initial winning time is applicable.

The notification of the number of jackpots that can be won before being controlled to the low probability gaming state will be made during the jackpot game that will be controlled to the low probability gaming state after the end of the determination of whether or not it will be a big hit in the low probability gaming state For example, a configuration that is performed during the start interval of the jackpot game may be used. Also,
It may be possible to execute from the time of acquiring a random value that is a big hit in the low probability gaming state, that is, confirm whether the acquired random number value is a value that becomes a big hit and the type of symbol before the determination of success / failure, You may alert | report before implementation of a decision | availability determination based on a confirmation result.

The ball game machine according to claim 2
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The pseudo-probability change notification means includes first pseudo-probability change notification means for notifying that at least two big hits are won, and second pseudo-probability change notification means for notifying that at least one big win is won. This is a ball game machine characterized by

  Notifying that at least two (one) jackpots will be won means that the player can recognize a situation in which at least two jackpot games and a high probability state can occur continuously (one time). The content of the notification gives an illusion that the game structure is equivalent to a game structure of a probability variable loop type that is a so-called two-time (one-time) loop.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is:
In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The pseudo-normal notification means includes a first pseudo-normal notification effect for performing a first promotion effect for notifying that at least one jackpot is won after the jackpot game is ended, and not winning a jackpot A bullet ball game machine comprising a second pseudo-normal notification effect for performing a second promotion effect for notification.

  Informing that the jackpot is not won is only necessary to indicate that the game is not controlled to the high probability gaming state after the notification is performed, and that the notification is controlled to the low probability state after the notification. Also good.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4,
When the count value of the effect jackpot number counting means reaches a predetermined number, the pseudo-probability change notification means performs the second pseudo-normal notification when the jackpot controlled to the low probability state at the end of the jackpot game is won. Either one of the first pseudo-probability change notification means or the second pseudo-probability change notification means is selected so as to be possible.

  According to the ball game machine according to claim 1, by setting the big hit game based on the entrance to the second start opening to be advantageous (the number of big hit balls is always large and the open extension function always operates), It is advantageous until a predetermined number of big hits that the limiter is activated occur when hitting with an open extended state at the time of the first hit when the number of possible big hits is the maximum value (at the time of big hit in the low probability gaming state) Since it is possible to carry out a game mainly based on whether or not to win based on the entrance to the second starting port, how many times can be won in a favorable state (high probability gaming state) like the conventional one-set machine? By providing the definite notification, there is an effect of giving the player a sense of security.

  If you win with a symbol that is in an open extended state other than the first hit when the number of big hits that can be won is less than the maximum value, the game with the uncertain element that the so-called two-time loop, one-time loop etc. It becomes possible to provide. Accordingly, it is possible to enjoy an effect peculiar to the one set machine and an effect peculiar to the two-time loop and the one-time loop in one one-set machine.

  According to the bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, in addition to the enjoyment of probability variation (high probability) or normal (low probability) by providing the probability variation notification of the two-time loop or the one-time loop illusion with the probability variation loop type. In addition, it is possible to give pleasure whether there is a chance twice or a chance even if there is a chance.

  According to the ball game machine according to claim 3, until the big hit, “2 times loop probability change” “normal (control to low probability state)”, “whether the probability change is 2 times or once” “normal It can have an interest in which symbol “Do you win”, and it will have an interest in “Do you get promoted to one loop probability change” or “Keep it normal” at the time of jackpot game when you are notified of the pseudo-normal state This makes it possible to provide interest at a plurality of game timings that are not found in conventional gaming machines.

  According to the ball and ball game machine according to claim 4, by selecting the notification contents according to the remaining number of times of the limiter, it is possible to perform the probabilistic loop type production without a sense of incongruity in the one-set game machine. Become.

2 is a front view of a game board 8. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a gaming machine. 4 is a flowchart of a pending storage process executed by the main control device 50. 4 is a flowchart of a success / failure determination process executed by main controller 50. It is a flowchart of the big hit limiter setting which the main controller 50 performs. It is a flowchart of the special symbol confirmation process which the main controller 50 performs. 7 is a flowchart of a hit game start process executed by the main controller 50. 7 is a flowchart of a hit game end process executed by the main controller 50. It is a chart which shows the contents of each flag which main controller 50 memorizes. It is a chart which shows the contents of the jackpot game implemented according to the symbol mode, and the game state after the jackpot game ends. It is a graph which shows the kind of jackpot symbol determined according to symbol mode. It is a table | surface which shows the content of the game state after the big hit game set according to the value of the mode buffer and mode buffer set according to symbol mode. It is a graph which shows the selection outline | summary of the notification effect which the sub integrated control apparatus 53 implements. It is a table | surface (1) which shows the distribution content of the notification effect with which the sub integrated control apparatus 53 is provided. It is a table | surface (2) which shows the distribution content of the alerting | providing effect with which the sub integrated control apparatus 53 is provided. It is a figure (1) which shows the content of the probability change frequency notification effect. It is a figure (2) which shows the content of the probability change frequency notification effect. It is FIG. (3) which shows the content of the probability change frequency alerting | reporting effect. It is FIG. (4) which shows the content of the probability change frequency notification effect. It is a figure which shows the other example of the probability change frequency notification effect.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 8 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is based on a well-known technique, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted.

  The game board 8 is provided with a substantially circular game area 26 surrounded by known guide rails 25a and 25b, and a large number of game nails 27 are implanted therein. A liquid crystal frame decoration 28 having a window portion 28a is provided substantially at the center of the game area 26, and the LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 54b (see FIG. 2) is configured to be visible to the player, and is not shown. Warp entrance, warp passage, stage, etc. are also provided.

  Also, on the upper left of the window portion 28a, a first special symbol display device 29 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED, on the upper right, a second special symbol display device 30 of the same member as the left, and in the center Is provided with a second special symbol reservation number display device 30a composed of four light emitting members, and a first special symbol reservation number display device similarly composed of four light emitting members under the window portion 28a. 29a is provided.

  A normal symbol operation gate 42 provided with a normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is provided on both the left and right sides or the left side of the liquid crystal frame decoration 28. A possible ordinary electric accessory 40 is provided as the second start port 32. Further, the normal electric accessory 40 is provided with a normal symbol display device 41 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED. Below the second start port 32, a big prize opening unit 33 having an attacker-type big prize opening 33a is arranged, and below the big prize opening unit 33, an out port 34 is provided. On the left side of the big winning opening 33a, there is provided a normal symbol holding number display device 41a composed of four LEDs. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the big prize opening unit 33, a prize opening unit 35 provided with a plurality of general prize opening 35a including a general prize opening switch 35b (see FIG. 2) described later is provided.

  By configuring the game board 8 as described above, when the normal symbol operation gate 42 enters the ball (the game ball is detected by the normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 2)), the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 41. The normal electric solenoid 40b (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol that starts the variable display and stops after a predetermined time. When the normal electric combination solenoid 40b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric combination 40 is driven almost synchronously, and the ball enters the normal electric combination 40 (with the second special symbol start switch 32a (see FIG. 2)). Detection rate). In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is driven is normally 0.3 seconds (once), and in the short time state (open extended state) is 5.0 seconds ( Once).

  When a game ball enters the first start port 31 (the game ball is detected by the first special symbol start switch 31a (see FIG. 2)), the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 29. Stop after a predetermined time. Further, when a ball is entered into the ordinary electric accessory 40 that is the second start port 32 (a game ball is detected by the second special symbol start switch 32a (see FIG. 2)), the second special symbol display device 30 causes the second special symbol display device 30 to perform the second special symbol. The symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect pattern display device 54b arranged in the window 28a displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority on the suspension of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do.

  A special prize opening solenoid 33c (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big prize opening solenoid 33c is driven, the door member of the big prize opening unit 33 is driven almost in synchronism, and the ball entering the big prize opening 33a (detection rate at the count switch 33b (see FIG. 2)) is obtained. It is configured to be possible.

  Subsequently, FIG. 2 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 does not describe a complicated power supply system, but is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply device (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing. Note that the parts relating to the pachinko machine body on which the game board 8 is mounted are not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first special symbol start switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 31 via the game board relay terminal plate 62 and a second start are provided at the input end of the main controller 50. A second special symbol start switch 32a that detects a game ball that has entered the normal electric accessory 40 that is the mouth 32, a normal symbol operation switch 42a that detects a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 42, and a grand prize. A count switch 33b that detects a game ball that has entered the mouth 33a and a general prize port switch 35b that detects a game ball that has entered the general prize port 35a are connected to each other via a back wiring relay terminal plate 63. A front frame closing switch 38 that detects that the front frame is closed and design frame closing switches 39a and 39b that detect that the design frame is closed are connected.

  At the output end of the main controller 50, a large winning opening solenoid 33 c that drives the door member of the large winning opening 33 a through the game board relay terminal plate 62 and a normal electric combination that drives the blade member of the normal electric accessory 31. A first special symbol display device 29 that is connected to the solenoid 40b and displays a first special symbol via the symbol display device relay terminal board 64, and a first special symbol hold that displays the number of first special symbols to be retained. A number display device 29a, a second special symbol display device 30 for displaying a second special symbol, a second special symbol hold number display device 30a for displaying the number of reserved second special symbols, and a normal symbol for displaying a normal symbol. A display device 41 is connected to a universal figure reservation number display device 41a for displaying the number of normal symbols held, and a hall computer 70 (not shown) is connected via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63 and the external connection terminal plate 61. Connected .

  The main controller 50 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The CPU executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the mounted ROM, and progresses the game based on various input detection signals. Various related commands are generated and output to the payout control device 51 and the sub integrated control device 53. Here, the main control device 50 and the payout control device 51 are configured as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the main control device 50 and the sub-integrated control device 53 are connected to the sub-control from the main control device 50 via the production relay terminal plate 65. It is configured as a one-way communication circuit to the integrated control device 53.

  At the input end of the payout control device 51, a ball break switch for detecting that there is a shortage of game balls in a ball tank (not shown) or tank rail (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63. 22a or 23a, a payout switch 24b for detecting a game ball paid out via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63 and the payout relay terminal plate 66, and a large number of game balls on the path to the lower plate without passing through various terminal plates The full switch 13a for detecting this is connected. A payout motor 24 a for paying out game balls to the upper plate is connected to the output end of the payout control device 51 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63 and the payout relay terminal plate 66.

  The payout control device 51 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control device 51 performs processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and is input from various detection signals that are input and from the main control device 50. Based on the command, various commands relating to payout of the game ball are generated and output to the main controller 50 and the launch controller 52. Here, the payout control device 51 and the main control device 50 are configured as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the payout control device 51 and the launch control device 52 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 51 to the launch control device 52. Has been.

  In addition, the payout control device 51 transmits information relating to the winning ball to the hall computer 70 via the external connection terminal board 61 and also transmits a firing stop signal to the firing control device 52. The launch control device 52 controls the launch motor 36 to cause the game ball to be launched into the game area 26. In addition to the payout control device 51, the launch control device 52 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 18, a touch signal from the touch switch 20a, and a launch stop switch signal from the launch stop switch 19a. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 18, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 18, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 19a. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 51, the game ball cannot be fired. If the firing stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be fired even if the player touches the firing handle 18. There is no such thing.

  A game switch 14 a that can be operated by a player is connected to an input terminal of the sub integrated control device 53. The output terminal of the sub integrated control device 53 is connected to a design frame (not shown) and various LEDs / lamps 37 provided in the game board 8 and the speaker 10 provided in the front frame and the speaker unit. The sub integrated control device 53 and the main control device 50 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53 via the production relay terminal board 65 between the sub integrated control device 53 and the sub integrated control device 53. The effect symbol control device 54a is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 53 to the effect symbol control device 54a.

  The sub-integrated control device 53 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The sub-integrated control device 53 executes processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and inputs the game switch 14a and the main control device 50. Various commands related to the production are generated on the basis of the command input from, and are output to the production symbol control device 54a of the production symbol unit 54. The sub integrated control device 53 is provided with a volume control switch 10a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume control switch 10a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 10, The sound volume output from the speaker 10 is controlled by software.

  The effect symbol control device 54a displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 53 (both those transmitted from the main control device 50 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 53). The device 54b is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo symbol on the window 28a.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. The pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability variation machine, and the determination of success or failure based on the game ball entering the first start port 31 and the second start port 32 includes a normal probability game state (low probability game state), The game is executed in any one of the high-probability gaming states in which the gaming state is advantageous (high probability of being a big hit) compared to the normal probability gaming state.

  When a big hit (first win) is determined in the normal probability gaming state determination, the game state is controlled to a high probability gaming state for all big hits (regardless of the big hit symbol) after the big hit game according to the type of the big hit symbol is completed. (Configuration of one set machine). This high-probability gaming state continues until a predetermined maximum number of hits (5 times including the first hit in this embodiment) is played (normal probability during a big hit game), and the normal probability after the end of the maximum number of hits Controlled to gaming state. This upper limit count becomes the limit value of the high probability gaming state limiter (probability variation limiter), and when the upper limit number is reached and the high probability gaming state is controlled to the normal probability gaming state, it is called limiter operation.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpot games in which the number of times and the opening time of the big prize opening 33a are different depending on the type of jackpot symbol, and the type of jackpot symbol is based on the symbol mode set at the time of lottery. Selected. Further, for each type of jackpot symbol, the presence / absence of an opening extension function (time reduction function) after the jackpot game is completed when the limiter is not activated is set. Therefore, the symbol mode can be understood as a type of symbol pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, when the limiter is not in operation, “0” is set in the symbol mode at the time of winning / not-winning lottery that is a big hit, and accordingly, the type of the big hit symbol is “2R no short time”. In the case of setting, the contents of the big winning opening 33a being released twice for 0.300 seconds are set for the jackpot game, and the opening extension function is not activated in the high probability gaming state as the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished. To do.

  When “1” is set in the symbol mode and “2R shortage is present” is set in the type of the jackpot symbol accordingly, the jackpot 33a is 0.300 seconds in the jackpot game as in the symbol mode “0”. However, after the big hit game is executed, the operation of the open extension function is set in the high probability gaming state and until the next big hit (specifically, up to 10,000 fluctuations).

  When “2” is set in the symbol mode and “15R time is short” is set in the type of the jackpot symbol accordingly, the jackpot game has the contents that the winning prize opening 33a is released 15 times for 28.000 seconds. After the big hit game is executed, the operation of the open extension function in the high probability gaming state and until the next big hit (specifically, up to 10,000 fluctuations) is set as in the symbol mode “2”. When the opening extension function is activated, the time shortening function is also activated, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (increases the number of fluctuations per unit time).

  In this embodiment, there are two types of special symbols for the big hit lottery. However, in the first special symbol winning lottery based on the first start opening 31, the symbol modes are “0”, “1”, “2”. Is set and “2” is set in the symbol mode every time when the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is a big hit based on the ball entering the second starting port 32 made of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is made. Is done. With this setting, when the second special symbol is a big hit, a game in which a large number of game balls can be obtained is always executed, and after the big hit game ends, an advantageous game state (a reduction in the number of game balls is suppressed, 2), the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is increased), so that the configuration is superior to the big hit of the first special symbol. In this embodiment, the symbol mode is set to three types of “0”, “1”, and “2”. However, “3R” and “15R short time” are available depending on the game configuration. What is necessary is just to set a mode suitably according to the design of a gaming machine, such as providing "4" with different winning opening opening times.

  After the jackpot game where the limiter is activated, it will be in an open extended state until 100 fluctuations are made regardless of the type of the jackpot symbol (design mode) (however, after the jackpot game where the limiter is activated, the normal probability state) ). The setting of the open extension state according to the type of the jackpot symbol (symbol mode) is not limited to this content, and the open extension state may be operated by limiting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol even when the limiter is not operated. For example, symbol mode 2 does not activate the extended extended state until the next big hit, but the special symbol is 100 times after the jackpot big hit game set in symbol mode 2 (total of the first and second special symbols) It may be configured to operate the open extended state until the fluctuation of the is performed, or may be configured to add a symbol mode that will be such content, but the configuration with different dominance depending on the type of symbol (symbol mode) Is desirable.

  In addition, after the jackpot game where the limiter is activated according to the type of the jackpot symbol (symbol mode), the open extended state is not set uniformly 100 times, but a different number of times is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol (symbol mode). Conceivable. In this way, depending on which jackpot symbol is acquired with the jackpot when the limiter is activated, the possibility of winning the jackpot (first hit) again during normal probability extension changes, giving the player interest Can do.

  In this embodiment, the degree of superiority for each type of jackpot symbol (symbol mode) is that if the symbol mode is set to “0” when the limiter is not activated, a game ball cannot be acquired by the jackpot game, and even after the jackpot game ends. Since the opening extension function does not operate, the chances of entering the second starting port composed of the ordinary electric accessory 40 do not increase, and from the end of the big hit game until at least the next big hit, the first start as in the normal probability gaming state The game will be progressed mainly to enter the mouth (a lottery for the first special symbol). In this game progress situation, the probability of success / failure determination is higher than that of the normal probability game state, but the number of success / failure determinations per unit time is the same as the normal probability game state, and even though the probability is high. It is an unfavorable gaming state that is not promised to win the next big hit.

  When the limiter is not activated, if the symbol mode is set to “1”, the game ball cannot be acquired by the big hit game as in the case of the symbol mode “0”. Opportunity to enter the second starting port consisting of the object 40 increases, and the winning lottery of the second special symbol is mainly performed by the configuration in which the winning lottery of the second special symbol is prioritized over the first special symbol. Advance the game. In this game progress situation, the game ball could not be acquired by the big hit game, but the number of lotteries of the second special symbol per unit time increased while the decrease of the game ball was suppressed by the operation of the open extension function, the second special symbol This is an advantageous gaming state in which the next game ball is promised to be acquired by making it easy to win big hits.

  When the limiter is not activated, if the symbol mode is set to “2”, a big hit game that can acquire a game ball is executed, and after the big hit game is finished, the release extension function is activated and the symbol mode “1”. It becomes the same advantageous gaming state as. Therefore, if the symbol mode is set to a value other than “0” at the time of winning / losing lottery, the winning lottery until the limiter is activated mainly uses the second special symbol due to the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 40. It has a configuration that allows the player to continue to have a superior gaming state.

  In this configuration, regardless of whether the game state is a low-probability game state or a high-probability game state, in which game mode the game is mainly in the first starting entrance ball, which stage until the limiter is activated in the symbol mode “1” or “2”. It can be said that the number of acquired balls from the first hit to the limiter operation greatly changes depending on whether or not the number of remaining big hits is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the interest of the game is enhanced by changing the notification form of the remaining number of probability changes notified to the player according to the stage of setting the symbol mode “1” or “2”.

  Specifically, when the symbol mode “2” or “1” is set at the time of the first hit, an advantageous game mainly consisting of entering the second starting port can be easily continued until the limiter is activated. It becomes. Accordingly, in this case, a final announcement of the number of jackpots that can be easily acquired by continuing the high probability state is performed so that the player can enjoy the sense of achievement for acquiring the superior gaming state and can proceed with the game with peace of mind. However, in the symbol modes “1” and “2”, the contents of the big hit game, that is, the big hit balls to be acquired are different. For example, when the symbol mode “2” is set at the first hit, the big hit that can be recognized by the player The number of confirmed hits (the number of jackpots that the player can obtain) is 5, and when the symbol mode “1” is set, the number of jackpots that can be recognized by the player is 4. Accordingly, depending on the difference between the symbol modes “1” and “2”, the notification content (the number of determinations) is different although it is a final notification. This configuration implements the big hit number determination notifying means for notifying that the number of big hits until being controlled to a low probability state is determined on the condition that the number of big hits that can be won is the maximum value in the present invention. It corresponds to.

  If the symbol mode “1” or “2” is set at a time other than the initial hit, except for the big hit that activates the limiter, the game until the limiter is activated will enter the second starting port. This is an advantageous game situation that is mainly based on the ball (the lottery for the second special symbol), but the number of game balls won until the limiter is activated compared to the case where the symbol mode “1” or “2” is set at the first hit. Naturally decreases. Therefore, even in the gaming situation, as a notification effect for maintaining a strong game intention for the player, an illusion is made that the probability variation state continues beyond the setting due to an uncertain factor, that is, an illusion with probability-variable loop type gaming. Normal probability notification for notifying that the probability change effect notification is performed or that the high probability state is not continued is performed. However, when the normal probability notification is performed, there is a case where a probability change promotion effect (notification that the high probability state is continued once) is performed during the big hit game.

  This is a pseudo-probability change notification means for notifying that at least two big hits are won before being controlled to a low probability state in the present invention, and notifying that the low probability gaming state is controlled after the big hit game is finished. One of the pseudo-normal notifying means is implemented, and the pseudo-normal notifying means performs a first promotion effect for notifying that at least one jackpot is won after the jackpot game ends during the jackpot game. This corresponds to a normal notification effect and a second pseudo-normal notification effect for performing a second promotion effect for notifying that a jackpot is not won.

  In the present invention, among the plurality of effect symbols, the remaining number of jackpots until the limiter is activated (the value of the limiter counter), the effect symbol selection ratio according to the number of jackpots, and the type of effect symbol displayed last time Accordingly, the probability change notification effect is implemented by displaying one of the effect symbols at the big hit game start interval, which will be described in detail later.

  In addition to these big hits, it is assumed that there will be a small hit. If the action of performing the same 0.300 seconds as the symbol mode “0” is performed twice as the opening pattern of the big winning opening at the time of winning a small hit, the player can distinguish whether the symbol mode is “0” or not. Is not attached, and the remaining number of times cannot be determined. As a result, when the special winning opening is opened twice in 0.300 seconds, first, “whether the opening extension function operates (whether the symbol mode is“ 0 ”or“ 1 ”). "If the opening extension does not work, is it" small hit or big hit (small hit or symbol mode "0")? " In other words, it is possible to give an interest of “whether or not a high probability state has been entered”. By providing a small hit in this way, it becomes difficult to determine the game state and the remaining number of times until the limiter is activated, and a deep gaming property can be achieved.

  Next, the hold storage process performed by the main controller 50 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that each process performed as the main routine is in accordance with the prior art, and thus the description thereof is omitted. When the hold storage process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 31 (whether or not the first special figure start switch has detected a game ball) (S10). If the determination is affirmative (S10: YES), it is determined whether the number of reserved memories is less than the maximum value (four in this embodiment) (S20), and if the determination is affirmative (0 to 3) (S20: YES). ), The jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number 1, the jackpot symbol determination random number 2, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number are extracted as the first reserved memory and the number corresponding to the number of reserved memories 1 is stored in each storage area dedicated to reserved storage, 1 is added to the reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories (S30), and a first reserved number indicating signal indicating the value of the added reserved storage counter is sub-integrated. 53 (S40).

  Following the negative determination of S40 or S10, S20 (S10: NO, S20: NO), whether a game ball has entered the second start port 32 (whether the second special figure start switch has detected a game ball) It is determined whether or not (S50). If the determination is affirmative (S50: YES), it is determined whether the number of reserved memories is less than the maximum value (four in this embodiment) (S60), and if the determination is affirmative (0 to 3) (S60: YES). ), A jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number 1, a jackpot symbol determination random number 2, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number are extracted as a second reserved memory, and the number corresponding to the number of reserved memories 2 In addition to storing in each storage area dedicated to reserved storage, 1 is added to the reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories (S70), and a second reserved number indicating signal indicating the value of the added reserved storage counter is sub-integrated. 53 (S80). After S80 or S50, S60 negative determination (S50: NO, S60: NO), return to return.

  Next, the success / failure determination process performed by the main controller 50 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When the hit / no-go determination process is started, it is determined whether or not a special drawing start condition is satisfied (S90). In this determination process, it is confirmed that the big hit game is not being played and that the first and second special drawings are not changing or not being displayed. If the determination is negative (S90: NO), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S90: YES), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: YES), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is negative (S100: NO), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S110). If the determination is negative (S110: NO), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S110: YES), the process proceeds to S120. In accordance with the determination order of S100 and S110, the determination of whether or not the second reserved storage is appropriate is performed with priority, thereby constituting the priority determination unit in the present invention.

  In S120, a hold memory shift process is performed (S120), whereby the oldest hold memory is determined as a result of the determination, and 1 is subtracted from the hold memory counter indicating the number of hold memories.

  In the subsequent big hit determination random number comparison process (S130), the big hit determination random number in the hold storage that is the target of the determination is compared with a preset determination table, and the value of the big hit determination random number is determined as the determination table. Compared with the judgment value in. Two types of tables for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and high probability (1/60) are set as the success / failure determination table. If the game state at the time of determination is normal game, the table for normal probability is used. Comparison is made using a success / failure determination table, and if a gaming state has a high probability, a comparison is made using a high / probability determination table.

  In the process of S140, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination random number comparison process (S130) is a jackpot (in this embodiment, 1/300). This process corresponds to the validity determination means in the present invention. If the determination is affirmative (S140: YES), that is, if it is a big hit, the big hit limiter setting for setting the limiter operation described above is performed.

  In the big hit limiter setting shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the limiter flag is 0 (S260). The limiter flag is a value stored in the main controller 50. As shown in FIG. 9 (7), if the value is 0, the value after controlling the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability state is set to 1. If so, it is a value for the main controller 50 to determine that the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the normal probability state.

  If S260 is affirmative, that is, if the limiter is not a big hit that operates (S260: YES), increment processing is performed to increment the limiter counter by 1 (S261), and it is determined whether the value of the limiter counter is 4 (S262). If the determination is affirmative (S262: YES), the limiter flag is set to 1 (S263), the limiter counter is set to 0 and cleared (S264), and the process proceeds to symbol mode setting. If S260 is negative, that is, if the limiter flag is 1 and the jackpot determination is made to activate the limiter (S260: NO), the process proceeds to symbol mode setting. If S262 is negative, that is, if the next big hit determination does not activate the limiter (S262: NO), the process proceeds to symbol mode setting. This big hit limiter setting corresponds to the big hit number counting means in the present invention.

  Subsequently, in the symbol mode setting process of S160, the symbol mode is set based on the type of reserved memory (first reserved memory or second reserved memory) that is the object of the determination, and the jackpot symbol determining random number 1 of the reserved memory. This is performed (S160). If the determination target is the first reserved memory, the symbol mode is selected from three types “0”, “1”, and “2” based on the jackpot symbol determining random number 1, and the target of the determination is the second reserved memory. Then, the symbol mode “2” is selected. As described with reference to FIG. 10, the contents of the jackpot game and the presence / absence of the opening extension function (including the time shortening function) after the jackpot game is selected according to the symbol mode. This structure corresponds to the first opening extension determining means or the second opening extension determining means in the present invention.

  In addition, according to the selected symbol mode and the value of the limiter counter incremented by 1 in S261, the end interval time of the big hit game is selected and set from the contents shown in FIG. In this configuration, when the result of the success / failure determination in the present invention is a big hit, the big hit waiting time to be performed before and / or after the big hit game corresponding to the big hit is determined by the count value by the big hit number counting means and the symbol determining means. This corresponds to the waiting time determining means that is determined according to the type of the symbol.

  Next, a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the special figure display device 29 is set based on the symbol mode set in S160 and the jackpot symbol determining random number 2 of the reserved memory that is the object of the determination (S170). In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, there are 18 types of jackpot symbols: “symbol 1 to symbol 18”. In this embodiment, the symbol determining means in the present invention is configured by the processing of S160 and S170. If the determination target is the first reserved memory, the first symbol determining means, and if the determination target is the second reserved memory, the second symbol is determined. It becomes a decision means.

  Subsequently, based on the jackpot symbol selected in S170, a command setting process for designating a symbol to be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53 is performed (S180). Based on the pattern determination random number, a variation pattern that is a variation time of a symbol displayed on the special symbol (special symbol) display device 29 is selected (S190).

  Subsequently, a mode buffer is set based on the symbol mode set in S160 (S200). The mode buffer determines the operation of the probability changing function and the open extension function (short-time function) after the big hit game ends, and there are four types of “0 (000) to 3 (011)” (binary numbers in parentheses). It is configured (see FIG. 13 (1)). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 (2), if the above-mentioned limiter flag value is 1, regardless of the symbol mode value, “1” is set in the mode buffer, and the game after the end of the big hit game The state is set to normal probability short time. In other cases (limiter flag = 0), if the symbol mode is “0”, “2” is set in the mode buffer, and if the symbol mode is “1” or “2”, “3” is set in the mode buffer.

  After the mode buffer setting process, it is determined whether or not the value of the limiter flag is 1, that is, whether or not to operate the limiter that changes the game state after the big hit game executed by the process to the normal probability state (S201). If the determination is affirmative (S201: YES), the limiter flag is set to 0 (S205). This is a limiter flag clearing process performed because the setting for operating the limiter is performed in the mode buffer setting process of S200. Therefore, the mode buffer setting process constitutes the high probability transition means and the high probability continuation means in the present invention.

  After the processing of S205, and if S201 is a negative determination (S201: NO), an opening pattern of the big winning game winning prize opening 33a is set based on the symbol mode set in S160 (S210) (see FIG. 10), and the above processing The information of the symbol designation command and variation pattern selected by (1) is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 as a variation instruction signal (S220), and the process returns. On the basis of the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53 that has received the variation instruction signal transmitted in S220, the effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b, and displays the symbol corresponding to the information on the pseudo symbol and the variation pattern. Start the variable display. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 to start the fluctuation of the special figure. Note that the variation instruction signal transmission process of S220 corresponds to the determination symbol transmission means for transmitting the signal indicating the type of jackpot symbol determined by the first symbol determination means or the second symbol determination means in the present invention to the sub-control device. To do.

  If S140 is negative (S140: NO), it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S130) is a small hit (1/150) (S230), and if it is a positive determination (S230: YES). The small hit symbol is selected (S240), the symbol designation command setting process corresponding to the small hit symbol (S180), the variation pattern selecting process corresponding to the small hit symbol (S190), and the small hit game opening pattern setting. The process (S210) is executed, and the symbol designating command and variation pattern information relating to the small hit is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S220). Thereafter, the effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53, and starts variable display of symbols corresponding to the information on the pseudo symbol and the variation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 to start the fluctuation of the special figure.

  If S230 is negative (S230: NO), a lost symbol is selected (S250), then a symbol designation command setting process (S180) corresponding to the lost symbol, a variation pattern setting process (S190) is executed, The symbol designation command and the variation pattern information are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S220). Thereafter, the effect symbol control device 54a controls the effect symbol display device 54b based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 53, and starts variable display of symbols corresponding to the information on the pseudo symbol and the variation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 53, the main control device 50 directly controls the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 to start the fluctuation of the special figure.

  The above is the description of the success / failure determination processing, and includes processing that constitutes part of the high probability transition means and the high probability continuation means in the present invention. Specifically, the mode buffer setting process of S200 is a process of setting in advance the control contents of the gaming state to be performed at the end of the big hit game based on the symbol mode (type of big hit symbol).

  In the “special symbol determination process” shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed (S290). If the determination is affirmative (S290: YES), a determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 53. The selected special figure is confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display device 29 or the second special figure display device 30 (S300). Thereafter, based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 53, the effect symbol control device 54a finalizes and displays the symbol of the effect symbol display device 54b. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S310). If the determination is affirmative (S310: YES), the jackpot flag is set to “1” (S320). If S310 is negative (S310: NO), it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol (S330), and if affirmative (S330: YES), the small hit flag is set to "1" (S340). After S320 and S340, or if S330 is negative (S330: NO), the process returns.

  Subsequently, in the “hit game start process” shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is 1 (S350). If the determination is affirmative (S350: YES), according to the game contents of the big win game based on the symbol mode (FIG. 10). (See)), a jackpot game setting process for starting the jackpot game by operating the condition device and the accessory continuous action device is performed (S360), and a state buffer setting process for installing a state buffer for storing the game state at the time of winning / failing lottery is performed. (S370). As shown in FIG. 9 (4), the status buffer is represented by "0 (00) to 3 (11)" (in the parentheses are binary numbers), and the upper digits in binary numbers are used as probability change flags, and the lower digits are used as time reduction flags. It corresponds. In the subsequent processes of S380 to S420, the state flag indicating the gaming state at the time of winning / failing lottery, the hourly flag, the hourly counter, the probability variation flag, and the probability variation counter are cleared and the process proceeds to S445. If S350 is negative (S350: NO), it is determined whether the small hit flag is “1” (S430). If negative (S430: NO), the process returns to the return, and if it is affirmative (S430: YES), small. The game content of the winning game is set and the small winning game is started (S440), and the process proceeds to S445. In S445, a hit start effect instruction command transmission process for transmitting a command for instructing a big hit or a small hit start effect to the sub-integrating device 53 is performed (S445). The command for instructing the big hit start effect includes information on which stage of big hit (the value of the limiter counter) from the first hit until the limiter is activated. Return to return after processing in S445.

  Next, in the “hit game end process” shown in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the end interval time of the big hit game or the small hit game has elapsed (S450). If the negative determination is made (S450: NO), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S450: YES), it is determined whether the big hit flag is 1 or not, and it is confirmed whether the big hit game has ended or the small hit game has ended (S460). If a negative determination is made (S460: NO), the process proceeds to S580, and if an affirmative determination, that is, if the big hit game is ended (S460: YES), the operation stop processing of the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device is performed (S470, S480). With reference to the mode buffer (FIG. 13 (1)) set in the “prohibition determination process” (S490), the setting value (FIG. 13 (3)) based on the mode buffer is used to set the status flag (S500), A flag setting process (S510), a time reduction counter setting process (S520), a probability variation flag setting process (S530), and a probability variation counter setting process are performed (S540), and the mode buffer is cleared (S550). Then, a big hit game or a small hit game end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S580), the big hit flag or the small hit flag is cleared (S590), and the process returns.

  Next, the state flag based on the mode buffer, the hourly flag, and the probability variation flag, and the setting values of the hourly time counter and the probability variation counter, which are set in the winning game end process, will be described with reference to FIG. . When “1” is set in the mode buffer in S200, that is, when the limiter flag is 1 and the limiter is activated, 01 (H) is set in the hourly flag and 64 (H) in the lower part of the hourly number counter by the winning game end process. 00 (H) in the upper part of the hourly number counter, 00 (H) in the probability variation flag, 00 (H) in the upper part of the probability variation counter, 00 (H) in the lower part of the probability variation counter, and 01 (H) in the status flag. . With these set values, the game state after the big hit game ends with a normal probability (probability change flag 00 (H)), and the special symbol changes by 100 times (short time counter 0064 (H)) for the opening extension function that shortens the time. It will be in a state to implement until. After the special symbol changes 100 times, the hourly flag is set to 00 (H), and the initialization state is the same as when the power is turned on.

  If “2” is set in the mode buffer in S200, the winning game end process makes 00 (H) for the hour / hour flag, 00 (H) for the lower hour / hour counter, and 00 (H) for the upper hour / hour counter. 01 (H) is set in the flag, 10 (H) is set in the lower part of the probability variation counter, 27 (H) is set in the upper part of the probability change counter, and 02 (H) is set in the status flag. With these setting values, the game state after the big hit game is a high probability (probability variation flag 01 (H)) until the special symbol fluctuates 10,000 times (probability variation number counter 2710 (H)), and the opening extension function is shortened Does not operate (hour reduction flag 00 (H)).

  If "3" is set in the mode buffer in S200, the winning flag is set to 01 (H) for the hourly flag, 10 (H) for the lower part of the hourly counter, and 27 (H) for the upper part of the hourly counter. 01 (H) is set in the flag, 10 (H) is set in the lower part of the probability variation counter, 27 (H) is set in the upper part of the probability change counter, and 03 (H) is set in the status flag. With these setting values, the game state after the big hit game is a high probability (probability variation flag 01 (H)) until the special symbol fluctuates 10,000 times (probability variation number counter 2710 (H)), and the opening extension function is shortened Until the special symbol fluctuates 10,000 times (time-count counter 2710 (H)).

  The mode buffer on which the set value of such contents is based is set at the time of the winning / losing lottery that is a big hit in the same manner as the symbol mode by the symbol mode described above. Therefore, the contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game are determined at the time of lottery (S140, S150, S160, S170) to be a big hit, but during the big hit, it is necessary to clear the short time flag and the probability variation flag. Therefore, the setting contents of each flag are distinguished and stored as a mode buffer until the end of the big hit game.

  Next, the probability change notification effect that is executed according to the content of the symbol designation command received by the sub integrated control device 53 from the main control device 50 will be described. The sub-integrated control device 53 is provided with an effect big hit number counter for counting the number of big hits based on the received symbol designation command, and the big hit from the big hit (first hit) in the low probability gaming state until the limiter is operated. The number of times can be determined. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the hit start effect instruction command (S445) received from the main control device 50 also includes information (limiter counter value) of the same content that is factored by the main control device 50, but this information is sub-integrated. It is used for confirmation when the control device 53 returns to error. In addition, the sub integrated control device 53 may be configured to control the effect using information (limiter counter value) from the main control device 50 without independently providing the effect big hit number counter.

  In the gaming configuration of the present embodiment, regardless of whether the gaming state is low probability or high probability, the jackpot symbol (symbol mode “2” or “1”) in which the jackpot won when the opening extension function is not activated becomes the extended extension state after the jackpot game ends. The number of big hits (the number of times of probability variation) given before the limiter is activated differs depending on whether or not In this configuration, the most advantageous situation for the player is that the symbol mode “2” (a jackpot symbol which is controlled to an open extended state after completion of the jackpot game in which the prize winning opening 33a is opened 15 times) is set at the first hit. In this case, since the success / failure determination based on the entrance to the second starting port is shifted to the main gaming state by the operation of the opening extension function, a series of five times in which the limiter operates from the first hit. In all of the big hits, a big hit ball can be obtained as much as the big winning opening 33a is opened 15 times.

  On the other hand, the most disadvantageous situation for the player is that when the symbol mode “0” is set for all big hits from the first hit to the big hit where the limiter operates, or immediately before the big hit when the limiter operates from the first hit. Until the symbol mode “0” is set, the symbol mode “1” may be set with a big hit when the limiter operates. In these cases, the gaming state is controlled to the high probability state based on the initial hit, but the gaming state is again controlled to the low probability state without acquiring the big hit ball during the series of high probability gaming states. Will be.

  When “1” is set in the symbol mode, it is not possible to acquire a ball by the corresponding big hit, but the open winning function 33a is set so that the big winning opening 33a is set in the remaining series of big hits in which the limiter is activated. A big hit ball that opens 15 times can be obtained. However, when “1” is set in the symbol mode for the first time at the big hit when the limiter is activated (“0” is set in the symbol mode from the first hit to the big hit immediately before the big hit when the limiter is activated) The situation is the same as when the symbol mode “0” is set at the time of the big hit (the big hit ball cannot be obtained at all). Therefore, with the above configuration, the probability change notification effect (notification of the number of jackpots that can be easily acquired before the limiter is activated) is performed at the jackpot start interval triggered by the jackpot for which the symbol mode “2” or “1” is set. The In this embodiment, the probability change notification effect is implemented at the jackpot start interval (partially promoted during the jackpot game), but this is not limited to this, during the jackpot game, during the jackpot end interval, during pseudo symbol fluctuation It can be implemented in any situation.

  A basic configuration of the probability change notification effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The chart of (1) is a table showing the selection ratio of the effect symbol used for the probability change notification effect when the symbol designation command corresponding to the symbol mode “2” is received at the first hit (effect jackpot counter = 1). is there. There are a total of five types of effect symbols, and the names of each effect symbol are “deterministic symbol”, “pseudo-probable variation symbol A”, “pseudo-probability variation symbol B”, “pseudo-normal symbol symbol A”, “pseudo-normal symbol symbol B”. It has become. However, in this case (when the first hit, the symbol designation command corresponding to symbol mode “2” is received) is selected from four types excluding “pseudo normal symbol B”.

  As described above, the situation where the symbol designation command corresponding to the symbol mode “2” is received at the first hit is the most advantageous situation for the player. Accordingly, a probable change notification effect is provided for the purpose of notifying that the player can play with peace of mind until the limiter is operated while enjoying a sense of accomplishment with respect to the acquisition of the superior gaming state. When the design symbol name “design symbol” becomes “final symbol” and the symbol design command corresponding to symbol mode “2” is received at the first hit, When the symbol designation command corresponding to symbol mode “1” is received at the time of the first hit, it is displayed at the big hit game start interval of the next big hit (the big hit corresponding to the limiter counter = 2). Is done.

  The selection rate at which the “determined symbol” is displayed in the symbol mode “2” at the time of first hit is 10% as shown in FIG. 13 (1). In this case, a specific probability change notification effect is that in the symbol mode “2”, a big hit game in which the big winning opening 33a is opened 15 times is performed. The maximum number (5 times) of big hits is notified. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16 (1), the effect symbol display device 54b displays “Yaku 5 consecutive decision!” And “Character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma)” with a slick smile. In the lower part of the screen, three Chinese numerals “5” are displayed side by side as “determined symbols”. This has the effect of giving the player a sense of accomplishment that the maximum number of big hits has been secured five times and a sense of security until the low probability state is controlled (the remaining big hits can be easily acquired).

  If the “determined symbol” is selected and displayed at the time of the first hit, as shown in the chart of FIG. 13 (2), the “determined” corresponding to the number of each big hit at the start interval in all big hits until the subsequent limiter is activated. "Design" is displayed. As shown in FIG. 16 (2), the specific change notification effect in this case displays “4 more confirmed!” And a smiling “character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma)” at the top of the screen of the effect display device 54b. At the bottom of the screen, three Chinese numerals “four” are displayed side by side as “determined symbols”. Thereby, there is an effect of giving the player a sense of security until the low probability state is controlled (the remaining 4 big hits can be easily acquired). In this way, “three”, “two”, and “one” are displayed in the “determined symbol” in accordance with the remaining number of big hits (the value of the production big hit number counter) until the big hit when the limiter operates. Note that the structure for commenting the remaining number of times by the character and the structure for indicating the remaining number of times by the jackpot symbol correspond to the jackpot number determination notification means in the present invention.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13 (1), the selection rate at which “pseudo-probability pattern A” is displayed as a probable change notification effect at the first hit of symbol mode “2” is 30%. The probability change notification effect in this case is a notification effect that makes the player feel the illusion of the above-described probability change loop type game. Probability loop type gameability means that when a big win is made with a “special jackpot symbol”, the control is repeated to a high probability state until a predetermined number of big hits are won after the big hit game ends, until the predetermined number of big hits wins. If a specific jackpot symbol is won, the control to the high probability state is repeated from that point until a new number of jackpots is reached. In this case, the “specific jackpot symbols” are often “777” and “333”, and these “777” and “333” are strongly imprinted on the player as specific jackpot symbols.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17 (1), the specific probability change notification effect in this case is “probability fluctuation! 2 more hits” at the top of the screen on the effect symbol display device 54b. Tatsuyoshi) ”is displayed, and“ 777 ”or“ 333 ”is displayed as“ pseudo-probable variation A ”at the bottom of the screen. By presenting the keyword “probability variation, twice, 777 or 333”, the player imagines a probability variation twice loop type, so that the prescribed number of times is ensured after ensuring the continuation of the probability variation twice (two times). There is an effect of expecting the continuation of probability fluctuation (big hit) more than (twice). In addition, at this time, since the high probability state of 4 times actually continues, it becomes possible to make an illusion that the high probability state has been continued based on the gameability of the probability variation 2 times loop in subsequent notifications. This configuration corresponds to the first pseudo-probability notification means in the present invention. The “pseudo-probability pattern A” is selected and displayed at the third big hit start interval from the first hit as shown in FIG. 13 (2), but is not selected at the fourth and last fifth. This is because the pseudo-probability change notification means of the present invention, when the count value of the performance jackpot count counting means reaches a predetermined number of times, when the jackpot controlled to a low probability state at the end of the jackpot game is won, This corresponds to a configuration in which either the first pseudo-probability change notifying unit or the second pseudo-probability change notifying unit is selected so that the implementation is possible.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13 (1), the selection rate at which “pseudo-probable variation B” is displayed at the first hit of symbol mode “2” is 30%. The probability change notification effect in this case is a notification effect that causes an illusion of the probability-variable loop type game nature, as in the case of the effect using the “pseudo-probability variation pattern A”. However, “pseudo-probability variation pattern A” has the illusion of the probability variation twice loop type, whereas “pseudo-probability variation pattern B” has the illusion of the probability variation once loop type.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 17 (2), a specific probability change notification effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b at the top of the screen with "Probability change! Once again" and "Character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) Is displayed, and “111” or “555” is displayed as “pseudo-probability variation B” at the bottom of the screen. By presenting the keyword “probability variation, once, 111 or 555”, the player imagines a probability variation once loop type, so the probability variation (big hit) is expected to continue more than the specified number of times (one time). There is an effect to make. Further, at this time point, since the high probability state of 4 times actually continues, it is possible to make an illusion that the high probability state has continued based on the gameability of the probability variation 1 time loop in the subsequent notification. This configuration corresponds to the second pseudo-probability notification means in the present invention. The “pseudo-probability pattern B” is selected and displayed at the fourth big hit start interval from the first hit as shown in FIG. 13 (2), but is not selected at the last fifth time. This is because the pseudo-probability change notification means of the present invention, when the count value of the performance jackpot count counting means reaches a predetermined number of times, when the jackpot controlled to a low probability state at the end of the jackpot game is won, This corresponds to a configuration in which either the first pseudo-probability change notifying unit or the second pseudo-probability change notifying unit is selected so that the implementation is possible.

  Next, the selection rate at which “pseudo-normal symbol A” is displayed when the symbol mode “2” is first hit is 30% as shown in FIG. The probability change notification effect in this case notifies that the start interval is not controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot end, but notifies that the probability change promotion effect is performed during the jackpot game and is controlled to the high probability state. Perform the production.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (1), the specific probability change notification effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b by displaying "Do your best!" And "Hard expression character (Tatsuyoshi Kumano)" at the top of the screen. In the lower part, “444” is displayed as “pseudo-normal symbol A”. By presenting the keyword “Do your best, 444”, there is an effect of making the player imagine that the continuation of probability variation has ended. The “pseudo-normal symbol A” is selected and displayed at the fourth big hit start interval from the first hit as shown in FIG. 13 (2), but is not selected at the last fifth time.

  FIG. 18B shows a “probability promotion effect” performed during the big hit game in accordance with “pseudo normal symbol A”. In this example, at the time of the tenth release of the big winning opening 33a during the big hit game, “Mission accomplished! Probability promotion!” Is displayed at the top of the screen of the production symbol display device 54b, and “Smile character ( “Tatsuyoshi Kuma) is now a million years old”. In addition, a display of “probability promotion” is added below the single character “4” which is the “pseudo-normal symbol A” displayed in the upper right of the screen. As a matter of course, the timing, number of times, and display content of the promotion effect are not limited to this, and any content that allows the player to recognize that the game is controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game is finished. Since this “probable promotion effect” is a display corresponding to “pseudo-normal symbol A”, as with “pseudo-normal symbol A”, as shown in FIG. Although it is displayed inside, it is not displayed during the last big hit game.

  Next, “pseudo normal symbol B” that is not selected and displayed at the time of the first hit in the symbol mode “2”, but is selected and displayed at the fifth big hit when the limiter operates from the second big hit after that will be described. “Pseudo-normal symbol B” is an effect that is performed at the start interval and notifies that the high probability state is not reached after the jackpot ends, and the effect content of the start interval is the same as “pseudo-normal symbol A”. Therefore, the specific probability change notification effect is the same as the content of FIG. 18 (1) described in the “pseudo normal symbol A”. This “pseudo-normal symbol B” is selected and displayed at a big hit start interval other than the first hit as shown in FIG. 13 (2), but this “pseudo” is displayed every time at the fifth big hit start interval when the limiter is activated. “Normal symbol B” is displayed.

  In the state where the open extension function is activated in the one-set machine, it is possible to secure a big hit until the limiter operation, so the game will be played in a stable state without mental undulations, but depending on the design, it is looped twice, looped once, Since the normal symbol is associated, the player will have a strong interest in which symbol will be hit next, and various situations up to the limiter operation (if the normal symbol is drawn once more, the probability variation will end. Psychological situation such as “I am relieved because the probability fluctuation is secured two more times” can be tasted on one set machine.

  FIGS. 14 and 15 show the flow and selection rate of the effect symbols displayed at the start interval from the first hit to the fifth big hit when the limiter operates when the symbol mode “2” is set for the first hit. It is a chart which shows. The effect symbols selected at the time of the first hit (the effect big hit number counter = 1) and the selection rate of each effect symbol are the contents shown in FIG. The effect symbols displayed thereafter are set with the number of jackpots (the value of the jackpot counter for effects) and the selection rate of the effect symbols to be displayed according to the type of the effect symbol displayed last time. In addition, the case where the probability change notification effect is first implemented at the time other than the first hit (including the case where the symbol mode “1” is set at the first hit) will be described later.

  In the second big hit (effect big hit number counter = 2), if the previously displayed effect symbol is “pseudo-probability variation A”, “pseudo-probability variation symbol A” is 20% and “pseudo-probability variation symbol B” is 20%. “Pseudo normal symbol A” is selected at a rate of 20%, and “Pseudo normal symbol B” is selected at a rate of 40% (see FIG. 14, second column of the table). Although the selection rate of “pseudo normal symbol B” that does not continue the probability variation is the highest, if this “pseudo normal symbol B” is selected, this time, even if the effect symbol does not continue the probability variation, Since the “pseudo-probability pattern A” that was displayed last time has secured the continuation of two probability variations, there is a chance that one more chance of continuation of probability variation is secured, and there will be a chance to continue the probability variation further. It shows that it will be in the state left once. Thereby, it becomes the structure which greatly amplifies the expectation with respect to the type (probability change will continue) of the next big hit symbol (effect design).

  If the previously displayed effect symbol is “pseudo-probable variation B” or “pseudo-normal symbol A” in the second big-hit (produce jackpot number counter = 2), “pseudo-probable variation symbol A” is 30%, “Probability variation symbol B” is selected at a rate of 30%, and “pseudo normal symbol A” is selected at a rate of 40% (see FIG. 15, second column of the table). Here, the “pseudo-normal symbol B” is not selected, but at this point in time, continuation of the probability variation to the next time is not ensured on the effect symbol.

  In the third big hit (effect big hit number counter = 3), if the previously displayed effect symbol is “pseudo-probability variation A”, “pseudo-probability variation symbol A” is 20% and “pseudo-probability variation symbol B” is 20%. , “Pseudo Normal Symbol A” is selected at a rate of 20%, and “Pseudo Normal Symbol B” is selected at a rate of 40%. If the previously displayed effect symbol is “pseudo-probability variation B”, “pseudo-probability variation symbol A” is selected at a rate of 30%, “pseudo-probability variation symbol B” is selected at a rate of 30%, and “pseudo normal variation symbol A” is selected at a rate of 40%. The If the previously displayed effect symbol is “pseudo normal symbol A”, “pseudo probability variable symbol A” is selected at a rate of 30%, “pseudo probability variable symbol B” is selected at a rate of 30%, and “pseudo normal symbol A” is selected at a rate of 40%. The If the previously displayed effect symbol is “Pseudo Normal Symbol B”, “Pseudo Probability Variation A” is selected at a rate of 30%, “Pseudo Probability Variation B” is selected at a rate of 30%, and “Pseudo Normal Symbol A” is selected at a rate of 40%. The

  In the fourth big hit (effect big hit number counter = 4), if the previously displayed effect symbol is “pseudo-probability variation A”, “pseudo-probability variation symbol A” is 0% and “pseudo-probability variation symbol B” is 50%. , “Pseudo Normal Symbol A” is selected at a rate of 10%, and “Pseudo Normal Symbol B” is selected at a rate of 40%. The reason why the “pseudo-probability pattern A” is not selected is that the limiter is activated at the next big hit and the probability variation from this point in time is continued once at most. If the previously displayed performance symbol is “pseudo-probability variation B”, “pseudo-probability variation symbol A” is 0%, “pseudo-probability variation symbol B” is 50%, “pseudo-normal variation symbol A” is 50%, “pseudo-normal symbol” “B” is selected at a rate of 0%. If the previously displayed effect symbol is “pseudo normal symbol A”, “pseudo probability variable symbol A” is 0%, “pseudo probability variable symbol B” is 50%, “pseudo normal symbol A” is 50%, “pseudo normal symbol”. “B” is selected at a rate of 0%. If the previously displayed effect symbol is “pseudo normal symbol B”, “pseudo probability variable symbol A” is 0%, “pseudo probability variable symbol B” is 50%, “pseudo normal symbol A” is 50%, “pseudo normal symbol”. “B” is selected at a rate of 0%. In the fifth big hit, the selection rate of “pseudo-normal symbol B” is 100% as described above. Thus, the probability variation continuation is converged without notifying the continuation of the high probability state more than the internal setting even in the probability variation notification effect.

  Next, at the first hit, the symbol mode “0” or “1” is set, and the winning symbol selection ratio of the symbol pattern “2” is set for the second time and the probability change notification effect is started. Will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19 (1), the “deterministic symbol” is 10%, the “pseudo-probable variation symbol A” is 30%, the “pseudo-probability variation symbol B” is 30%, and the “pseudo normal symbol A” is 30%. %, “Pseudo-normal symbol B” is selected at a rate of 0%. When “determined symbol” is selected, “determined symbol” is displayed until the big hit when the limiter is activated, as in the case of selecting “determined symbol” for the first time. As shown in FIG. 16 (3), the display content in that case displays “Big Chance 4th Station Confirmed!” And a smiling “Character (Tatsuyoshi Kumano)” at the top of the screen of the production symbol display device 54 b, At the bottom of the screen, three Chinese numerals “four” are displayed side by side as “determined symbols”. In addition, selection of the effect symbol in the big hit after the third time is the same as the contents of FIGS.

  Next, when the first hit is the symbol mode “0”, the second big hit is the symbol mode “0” or “1”, and the third hit is the symbol mode “2”. The selection ratio of the effect design will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19 (2), the “deterministic symbol” is 0%, the “pseudo-probability variation symbol A” is 30%, the “pseudo-probability variation symbol B” is 30%, and the “pseudo normal symbol A” is 40%. %, “Pseudo-normal symbol B” is selected at a rate of 0%. Subsequent selections of effect symbols in the fourth and subsequent jackpots are the same as those shown in FIGS.

  Next, symbol mode “0” for the first and second jackpots, symbol mode “0” or “1” for the third jackpot, the jackpot that will be symbol mode “2” for the fourth time will be won, and the probability change will be notified. A description will be given of the selection ratio of the effect symbols when the effect starts. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19 (3), the “deterministic symbol” is 0%, the “pseudo-probable variation symbol A” is 0%, the “pseudo-probability variation symbol B” is 50%, and the “pseudo normal symbol A” is 50%. %, “Pseudo-normal symbol B” is selected at a rate of 0%. Subsequent selection of the effect symbol in the fifth big hit is “pseudo-normal symbol B” is 100%.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In this way, when the remaining number of times reaches a predetermined number, by setting the selection rate of the symbols on the display to lead to the end of the probability variation, it is possible to perform an effect display that is consistent with the limiter operation, and one set Although it is a machine, it is possible to produce with a two-time loop and one-time loop system without causing a problem. In this embodiment, the number of limiters is set to 5. However, the number of limiters is not limited to this. The number of limiters may be set to other numbers in accordance with the game balance such as the probability of success / failure and the big hit ball. In addition, since the number of limiters is set to five, the selection rate of the fourth effect design is adjusted to display that the continuation of probability variation ends at the fifth, but if the number of limiters is different, the adjustment timing is also the number of times Depending on the situation.

  In this embodiment, the “probability change symbol” is used to notify whether or not the high probability state continues, but the probability change notification effect may be performed using the mini game effect shown in FIG. As a specific example, the probability variation continuation number is indicated on the roulette, and the subsequent game proceeds according to the probability variation continuation number indicated when the rotating roulette stops. By using such a mini-game effect, it is possible to improve the euphoria by making an illusion that the number of continuations of probability variation that are actually defined can be continued indefinitely.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine equipped with the limiter function of the present invention, it is possible to set the content of the probable variation effect according to the jackpot symbol and the remaining number of jackpots until the limiter is activated. Accordingly, it is possible to carry out a confirmed effect of continued probability change and an effect whose number of continuations is uncertain. Therefore, it can be applied to a ball game machine having a plurality of jackpot symbols and having a limiter function.

8 gaming board 29 1st special symbol display device 30 2nd special symbol display device 31 1st start port 32 2nd start port 40 normal electric accessory 50 main control device 53 sub integrated control device 54a effect symbol control device 54b effect symbol display apparatus

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A first start opening with a constant winning rate and a second start opening that is made up of a variable winning device and can be entered only during operation, and a game ball enters the first start opening or the second start opening. A main control device that determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the random number value extracted due to
A sub-control device that determines a display effect according to information based on the result of the success / failure determination received from the main control device,
In the main controller,
Extracted due to a ball entering the first start port in either a high-probability gaming state with a high probability of being a big hit and a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of a big hit is lower than the high-probability gaming state A determination unit for determining whether or not the random number value extracted due to the ball entering the second starting port is given priority over the determined random number value;
A first symbol determining means for determining a symbol type from among a plurality of types of symbols indicating that it is a big hit according to the result of the success / failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting port;
A second symbol determining means for determining a symbol type from among a plurality of symbol types indicating a big hit according to the result of the success / failure determination based on the ball entering the second starting port;
The first symbol determining means determines whether or not the operation time of the variable prize-winning device is set to an open extended state that is set longer than the normal game state after the big hit game based on the entrance to the first start opening. First opening extension determining means for determining according to the type of symbol determined by
The first opening / extension determining means determines whether or not the extended extension state is reached after the big hit game based on the entrance to the second starting port according to the type of the symbol determined by the second symbol determining means. A second opening extension determining means for determining that the opening extension state is established with a high probability,
If the result of the success / failure determination in the low probability gaming state is a big hit, a high probability transition means for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game corresponding to the big hit to the high probability gaming state;
A jackpot number counting means for counting the number of jackpots every time the result of the success / failure determination is a jackpot, from the jackpot serving as an implementation opportunity of the high probability transition means;
From the execution of the high probability transition means until the count value by the jackpot count counting means reaches a predetermined number, the success / failure determination means is continuously executed in the high probability gaming state, and when the count value reaches the predetermined number High probability continuation means for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game to the low probability gaming state;
Decision symbol transmission means for transmitting a signal indicating the type of jackpot symbol determined by the first symbol determination means or the second symbol determination means to the sub-control device,
In the sub-control device,
A big hit number counting means for performance for counting the number of big hits based on the received signal corresponding to the result of the determination,
When the received signal indicating the type of jackpot symbol indicates that the extended extended state, the gaming state after the jackpot game is changed to the low probability gaming state according to the count value of the effect jackpot number counting means. A probability variation number notifying means for notifying the number of jackpots that can be won before being controlled,
The probability variation number informing means implements a big hit number confirmation notifying means for informing that the number of big hits until the low probability state is controlled is determined on the condition that the winning number is the maximum value. ,
On the condition that the number of jackpots that can be won is less than the maximum value, pseudo-probability change notification means for notifying that at least two jackpots will be won before being controlled to the low probability state, and after the jackpot game ends, Any one of the pseudo-normal notifying means for notifying that the low probability gaming state is controlled is implemented. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The pseudo-probability change notification means includes first pseudo-probability change notification means for notifying that at least two big hits are won, and second pseudo-probability change notification means for notifying that at least one big win is won. A ball game machine characterized by In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The pseudo-normal notification means includes a first pseudo-normal notification effect for performing a first promotion effect for notifying that at least one jackpot is won after the jackpot game is ended, and not winning a jackpot A bullet ball game machine comprising: a second pseudo-normal notification effect for performing a second promotion effect for notification. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The pseudo-normal notification means includes a first pseudo-normal notification effect for performing a first promotion effect for notifying that at least one jackpot is won after the jackpot game is ended, and not winning a jackpot A bullet ball game machine comprising: a second pseudo-normal notification effect for performing a second promotion effect for notification.

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