JP2014161502A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress a decrease in interest of a game even when entrance frequency of game balls into a start pocket is low.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine determines on the basis of entrance of game balls into a start pocket whether or not to execute a specific game advantageous to a player, executes win/lose suggestion performance suggesting a result of win/lose determination, and executes a specific game when a result of the win/lose determination is a specific result. Pseudo suggestion performance in a mode corresponding to the win/lose suggestion performance is executed on the basis of entrance of game balls into a pseudo start pocket. Also, prior to the pseudo suggestion performance, the win/lose determination and win/lose suggestion performance are executed. Thus, execution frequency of symbol variation performance a player is made to bodily experience is increased.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine that plays a game by firing a game ball on a game board on which a game area is formed.

  When a game ball enters the start opening provided on the game board, a determination of whether or not to execute a specific game advantageous to the player is performed, and whether or not to determine the appropriateness determination result is suggested. There is known a ball game machine that executes a specific game when the result of the determination is a specific result.

  In such a ball game machine, the player pays attention to the success / impact suggestion effect in order to confirm the result of the success / failure determination, but if the frequency of the game ball entering the starting port is low, execution of the success / failure determination is performed. The frequency is also lowered, and consequently the execution frequency of the success / failure suggestion is also lowered. As a result, there is a problem that the interest of the player who is paying attention to the success / failure suggestion is reduced. Further, if the frequency of entering the starting hole is increased, the profit for the player is increased too much, and there is a possibility that the hall may be damaged. As a technique for solving such a problem, when the demonstration screen is displayed without executing the success / failure suggestion effect in the effect display portion where the success / failure suggestion effect is executed, the game ball that falls in front of the effect display portion There has been proposed a technique for performing an effect in accordance with (Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-75252 A

  However, in the above-described proposed prior art, although the effect when the success / failure suggestion effect is not executed can be varied, the frequency of entering the game ball at the start port, that is, the execution frequency of the success / failure suggestion effect is different. The low is clearly recognized by the player, and there is a problem that it is difficult to say that the lowering of the gaming interest is suppressed by making up for it.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and a ball game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in gaming interest even when the frequency of entering a game ball into the start port is low. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the bullet ball game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Starting entry information storing means for storing starting entry information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the start opening;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to execute a specific game advantageous to a player based on the starting entry information;
Display means for displaying game effects;
Display control means for executing display control of a game effect displayed on the display means;
Specific game execution means for executing the specific game when the result of the determination is successful;
A ball game machine equipped with
Production start opening where game balls can enter,
Effect entry information storing means for storing effect entry information acquired based on an entry of a game ball into the effect start port;
With
The display control means is a game effect that is the same or related in at least a part of a game effect that is executed based on the entry to the start opening and a game effect that is executed based on the entry to the effect start port. Is executable,
When the start entry information and the effect entry information are stored, the game effect based on the start entry information is executed in preference to the game effect based on the effect entry information. To do.

  In such a ball game machine, even if the frequency of game balls entering the start port is low, the game ball enters the effect start port and is executed based on the entrance to the start port. Since a game effect that is the same as or related to the game effect to be performed can be executed, it is possible to increase the frequency of entering the start opening and the game effect execution frequency experienced by the player. Furthermore, when both the start entry information and the effect entry information are stored, it is desired to quickly confirm the result of the success / failure determination by preferentially executing the game effect based on the start entry information. The game effect can be executed without giving the player a feeling of frustration. In addition, since the game effect executed based on the effect entry information is a simple effect (no specific game is generated), the game effect based on the start entry information is more valuable for the player. . Therefore, an efficient game can be performed by preferentially executing the game effect based on the starting entry information. As a result, even if the frequency of entering the game ball into the start port is low, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game interest. Further, although the frequency of execution of the game effect increases by increasing the frequency of entering the effect start opening, the game store does not suffer damage such as excessive profits of the player.

  As the “game effect”, “a symbol variation display for displaying a symbol based on the result of the determination of validity (symbol variation effect)”, “a character variation display for displaying a character in a variable manner (character variation effect)”, or “predetermined An effect display displayed on display means (liquid crystal, LED, etc.) such as “story effect in which characters, symbols, etc. are displayed (variable display) according to the story” can be exemplified. In addition, the game effect executed based on the ball entering the starting port is performed based on the determination result, and suggests or indicates the result of the determination on the game effect. Specifically, an effect that displays the symbols in a variable manner and stops the display with a symbol indicating a hit or miss, a reach effect that is executed before the symbols are stopped and displayed, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of winning, etc. Is exemplified. In addition, as the game effect executed based on the entrance to the effect start opening, a game effect that is the same as or related to the game effect executed based on the entrance to the start entrance can be executed. Whether or not the specific game is to be executed is not determined based on the entry to the ball (the jackpot is not executed based on the ball entering the production start port). In addition, the “game effect related to the game effect executed based on the entrance to the start opening” is a game effect executed based on the entrance to the start entrance (hereinafter also referred to as “start start effect”). ) May be used, for example, a game effect may be configured using a part of image data (symbol, character, background, etc.) related to the start opening effect (a part of image data is shared), Although the form of the identification pattern (shape and color) is different, it is an effect common to the background and the appearance character, or a game effect based on entering the effect start opening in some manner (hereinafter also referred to as an “effect start start effect”) It is exemplified that a substantially common game effect is executed after indicating that the above is true. The “starting ball entry information” includes information acquired based on the ball entering the starting port such as a lottery value (a determination random number, a design random number, etc., which will be described later) acquired when entering the ball, and a variation pattern. Similarly, the “effect entry information” includes information acquired based on the entry to the effect start port, such as a lottery value (determination random number, design random number, etc., which will be described later) and a variation pattern obtained at the time of entry. It is.

In addition, the above-mentioned ball game machine is
The starting pitch information storage means can store the starting pitch information up to a specific number,
The effect entry information storing means can store the effect entry information, up to the specific number, together with the number of effect entry information stored by the start entry information storing means,
Display control of start memory information indicating the start pitch information stored in the start pitch information storage means and effect storage information indicating the effect pitch information stored in the effect pitch information storage means It is good also as providing the memory | storage information display control means to perform.

  According to such a ball game machine, the start entry information and the effect entry information are combined and stored up to a specific number (a number capable of storing the start entry information), and the start memory information and the effect storage information are stored. The information is displayed on a stored information display unit provided in a predetermined display area of the display means. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the effect storage information is the start storage information, and feel that the start storage information is stored more than originally. Thereby, the difference between the start opening and the production start opening that the player feels and the difference between the start opening production and the production start opening production can be reduced, and the execution frequency of the start opening production experienced by the player can be reduced. It can be further increased. As a result, it is possible to further suppress a decrease in gaming interest even when the frequency of game balls entering the start opening is low. In addition, since the start storage information is displayed with priority over the effect storage information within the specific number, when the number of storage information displayed on the storage information display unit is limited to a predetermined number, the start storage information Only when the number is less than the predetermined number, the effect storage information is displayed with the less number as an upper limit. Further, by displaying the start memory information and the effect memory information in the same display area, the difference between the start memory information felt by the player and the effect memory information can be further reduced, and the above-described effects are more prominent. It can be.

In addition, the above-mentioned ball game machine is
Provided with an input detection means for detecting an input by a player,
If the input detection means detects an input during execution of a game effect based on a ball entering the effect start port, the execution time of the game effect being executed may be shortened.

  According to such a ball game machine, the player can select whether or not to continue the game effect during the execution of the game effect based on the ball entering the effect start port. As a result, when the start entry information is stored during the execution of the game effect based on the entry to the effect start opening, the start of the game effect based on the entry to the start opening (based on the determination of success or failure) If the start entry information is a hit, the start of the specific game can be accelerated, and the game interest can be enhanced. In addition, as a condition for shortening the execution time of the game effect based on the entry to the effect start opening, the start entry information may be stored in the start entry information storage unit. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a period during which the game effect is not executed as much as possible, and to increase the derivation efficiency (game efficiency) of the determination result.

  In addition, as the configuration of “reducing the execution time of the game production based on the entrance to the production start opening”, the configuration for reducing the remaining time of the game production at the time when the input detection unit detects the input, or the input detection unit includes For example, a configuration in which the game effect is terminated when the input is detected can be exemplified. The “input detection means” includes an operation means having an operation unit that can be operated by the player, a contact-type detection means (touch sensor) for detecting a player's contact, and a non-contact for detecting a player's operation. Formula detection means and the like are included.

  According to the present invention, even when the frequency of entering a game ball into the start port is low, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st symbol display apparatus of a present Example, and a 2nd symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen structure of the presentation display apparatus of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the starting port unit of a present Example. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display mode of the normal symbol display part of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the one aspect | mode of the effect performed with the effect display apparatus of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation related process of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol game process of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol game process of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol game process of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special figure fluctuation display process of a present Example. It is the flowchart which showed the special figure fluctuation display process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the jackpot determination table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation | variation pattern table and pseudo | simulation fluctuation effect pattern determination table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the big hit game end of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the design fluctuation effect process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the effect pattern table of a present Example, and a pseudo | simulation variation effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pseudo fluctuation production of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the reminder effect of a present Example is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding display process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding display process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the pending | holding symbol of a present Example is displayed.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (ball game machine) called a “seven machine” or a “digipachi” will be described.

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a front frame 4, an upper dish part 5, a lower dish part 6, a game board 10, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 10 is omitted. The front frame 4 is attached to a middle frame 3 (not shown), and the middle frame 3 is attached to a main body frame 2 (not shown). The middle frame 3 is formed of a plastic material and is attached to the inside of the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1. One end of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported with respect to the middle frame 3, and one end of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and the front side is covered with the front frame 4.

  The front frame 4 is formed of a plastic material, and a circular window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a so that the board surface of the game board 10 disposed on the back side can be visually recognized. Further, the front frame 4 is provided with various lamps 4b to 4f for enhancing the game effect. An upper plate part 5 is provided below the front frame 4, and a lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A locking device 9 is provided on the right side of the front frame 4, and a prepaid card type ball lending device 13 (CR unit) is provided on the left side of the front frame 4.

  The upper dish portion 5 is provided with a dish-shaped recess and a dish outer edge portion 5a formed so as to surround the recess. The game ball is thrown into a recess formed in the upper plate part 5 and supplied to the launcher unit 12 (see FIG. 6). The dish outer edge 5a is provided with various buttons such as a game ball lending switch 5b, a return switch 5c, and a discharge button for discharging the inserted game ball. A speaker 5 y is provided on the left side of the upper plate part 5. An effect button BT is provided on the front side of the upper plate 5. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a game effect corresponding to the operation by accepting the player's operation on the effect button BT.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided with a discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1, and the discharged game balls are stored in the lower plate part 6. A firing handle 8 is provided at the right end of the lower plate portion 6. The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a for detecting that the player is touching the handle. The rotation axis of the launching handle 8 is connected to a launching device unit 12 (not shown) mounted on the back side of the lower pan 6, and when the player rotates the firing handle 8, the movement of the launching handle 8 is caused to the launching device unit 12. Then, a launch motor (not shown) incorporated in the unit is rotated, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 10. As described above, the game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 11 surrounded by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 is formed at the center of the game board 10. The game ball fired from the launching device unit 12 described above passes between the outer rail 14 and the inner rail 15 and is released to the game area 11, and flows down from above the game area 11.

  A central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11, a variable prize device 18 is provided in a lower portion of the game area 11, and a start unit 17 is provided between the central device 26 and the variable prize device 18. It has been. As will be described later, the starting port unit 17 is configured by combining two starting ports up and down, and the first starting port 17a provided on the upper side is a size of a game ball receiving opening that allows game balls to enter. Is a fixed (non-variable) entrance where the game ball can always enter, and the second start port 17b provided on the lower side has a pair of left and right The wing piece is a variable entrance that is configured to be openable and closable. The detailed configuration of the start port unit 17 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  A pseudo start port 60 is provided on the side of the start port unit 17. Similar to the first start port 17a, the pseudo start port 60 is a fixed (non-variable) entrance that allows game balls to enter at any time. The first start port 17a and the simulated start port 60 are provided at positions where a game ball flowing down the game area 11 enters when a game ball is launched from the launcher unit 12 with a specific strength (a specific range of strength). It has been. In other words, when the player launches a game ball aiming at the start port unit 17 (first start port 17a, second start port 17b), the pseudo start port 60 is provided at a position where the game ball can enter. ing. In addition, the first start port 17a and the pseudo start port 60 can enter a game ball fired with a specific strength by arranging game parts such as obstacle nails to change the falling direction of the game ball (so-called gauge configuration). It is said that. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable second start opening 17b is opened, the game ball launched with a specific strength is applied to the first start opening 17a, the second start opening 17b, or the pseudo start opening 60. Entering is possible. In addition, a pseudo start port switch 60 s is provided inside the pseudo start port 60, and a game ball that has entered the pseudo start port 60 can be detected. Here, the pseudo start port 60 corresponds to the “production start port” of the present invention.

  An effect display device 27 is provided substantially in the center of the central device 26. The effect display device 27 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen, various effect symbols such as an identification symbol and a background image can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Various effect symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 will be described later.

  A first symbol display device 28 is provided diagonally to the left of the effect display device 27, and a second symbol display device 32 is provided diagonally to the right of the effect display device 27. Among these, in the first symbol display device 28 provided at the lower left of the effect display device 27, it is possible to variably display the normal symbol and the first special symbol, and to be provided at the lower right of the effect display device 27. In the second symbol display device 32, the second special symbol can be variably displayed. Detailed configurations of the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 will be described later. In the following description, the first special symbol may be simply referred to as “first special figure”, and the second special symbol may be simply referred to as “second special figure”.

  A normal symbol operation left gate 36 and a normal symbol operation right gate 37 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 11, and gate switches 36s and 37s for detecting the passage of the game ball are provided inside these gates. Are provided. Further, lamp wind turbines 24 and 25 are provided between the left and right normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 and the central device 26. A number of obstacle nails 23 are provided between and around each of these gaming devices.

  In the variable winning device 18 provided below the central device 26, a large winning device 31 is provided substantially in the center. The big winning device 31 is configured by a big winning opening 31d that opens largely in a substantially rectangular shape, an opening / closing member 31e for opening / closing the big winning opening 31d, a big winning opening solenoid 31m (see FIG. 6) for operating the opening / closing member 31e, and the like. Has been. When a predetermined condition, which will be described later, is satisfied, the special winning device 31 starts operating, the special winning opening solenoid 31m opens the opening / closing member 31e, and the special winning opening 31d is opened. As a result, the game ball enters the big winning opening 31d with a high probability, and a big hit game (special game) advantageous to the player is started. In addition, a special winning opening switch 31s is provided inside the special winning opening 31d, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31d. An out port 48 is provided below the game board 10, and a back ball preventing member 58 is provided below the out port 48. The back ball prevention member 58 has a function of preventing a game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 3A shows the first symbol display device 28, and FIG. 3B shows the second symbol display device 32. First, the configuration of the first symbol display device 28 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the first symbol display device 28 of the present embodiment is configured by incorporating twelve small light emitting diodes (LEDs) in a substantially rectangular region. Of these 12 LEDs, 3 LEDs normally constitute the symbol display unit 29, and the remaining 9 LEDs constitute the first special symbol display unit 30. Furthermore, the normal symbol display unit 29 includes one LED for displaying a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol LED 29a) and two LEDs for displaying the number of reserved normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol). Called hold display LED 29b). In addition, the first special symbol display unit 30 displays seven LEDs for displaying the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as first special symbol LED 30a) and 2 for displaying the number of reserved first special symbols. It is comprised from LED (henceforth 1st special figure reservation display LED30b). In the following, the holding of the first special symbol (first special figure) is also referred to as “first special figure holding”, and the holding number of the first special figure is also referred to as “first special figure holding number”.

  The 2nd symbol display apparatus 32 shown in FIG.3 (b) becomes a structure which removed the normal symbol display part 29 with respect to the 1st symbol display apparatus 28 mentioned above. That is, the second symbol display device 32 is provided with a second special symbol display unit 33 composed of nine LEDs, and the seven LEDs provided in the approximate center of the second symbol display unit 33 display the second special symbol. LEDs for display (hereinafter referred to as second special symbol LED 33a), and the remaining two LEDs are LEDs for indicating the number of reserved special symbols (hereinafter referred to as second special symbol hold display LED 33b). Called). Hereinafter, the holding of the second special symbol (second special figure) is also referred to as “second special figure holding”, and the holding number of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure holding number”. If there is no need to distinguish between them, “first special figure hold” and “second special figure hold” are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 27 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As described above, the effect display device 27 is configured using a liquid crystal display, and three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c and a background image 27d of the background are displayed on the display screen. . The three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c start the variable display in synchronization with the start timing of the special symbol variable display in the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33. The variation display is performed in various modes until the variation time elapses. Then, the variation display of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is completed in synchronization with the end timing of special symbol variation display (special symbol stop display).

  In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 27, “first special figure hold display area 27e” for displaying the first special figure hold and “second special figure hold” for displaying the second special figure hold. 2 "special figure hold display area 27f" is provided. In the first special figure hold display area 27e and the second special figure hold display area 27f, one hold symbol is displayed corresponding to one special figure hold. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to store four each of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, so the first special figure hold display area 27e and the second special figure hold display Each area 27f can display four reserved symbols. In FIG. 4, a solid line circle with hatching indicates a reserved symbol, and a broken circle indicates that no reserved symbol is displayed. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 4, since the three special symbols are displayed in the first special figure hold display area 27e, the number of the first special figure hold is three, and the second special figure hold display area 27f. Since no reserved symbol is displayed on the display, it is displayed that the number of second special figure reservations is zero.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of the start port unit 17 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As described above, the start port unit 17 is provided with the first start port 17a and the second start port 17b. The first starting port 17a provided on the upper side is configured as a non-variable type (pocket type) inlet (general starting port) with a fixed size of the game ball receiving port, and the second starting port 17a provided on the lower side. The start port 17b is configured as a variable entry port (variable start port) having a pair of blade pieces 17w. The pair of wing pieces 17w can take two states, a substantially upright closed state (see FIG. 5A) and an open state rotated outward (see FIG. 5B). . As shown in FIG. 5A, the closed state of the second starter port 17b in which the pair of wing pieces 17w are almost upright is such that the game ball cannot enter the second starter port 17b and is exclusively used for the first start. In this state, the ball enters the mouth 17a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, the open state of the second starting port 17b in which the pair of wing pieces 17w are opened outward is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 17b. It is. In the starting port unit 17 of this embodiment, when the second starting port 17b is opened, the second starting port 17b is easier to enter the game ball than the first starting port 17a.

  The game balls that have entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are guided to the back side of the game board 10 through the passages provided in the respective ones. A first start port switch 17s is provided in the middle of the passage inside the first start port 17a, and a second start port switch 17t is provided in the middle of the passage inside the second start port 17b. The game balls that have entered the start port 17a or the second start port 17b are detected by the first start port switch 17s or the second start port switch 17t, respectively.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and so on. The main control board 200 that controls the success / failure involved, the sub-control board 220 that controls the effect of the game using the design symbols, lamps and sound effects, and the display and sound of images under the control of the sub-control board 220 The audio / video control board 230 that outputs the image, the decoration drive board 226 that drives the various LEDs and the lamps 4b to 4f under the control of the sub-control board 220, and the payout that controls the operation of paying out the rented or winning balls A control board 240 and a launch control board 260 for controlling the launch of the game ball are configured. These control boards include various types of CPUs, such as a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, and a RAM that stores temporary data when the program is executed. Peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus.

  The main control board 200 receives the detection signal of the game ball from the first start port switch 17s, the second start port switch 17t, the pseudo start port switch 60s, the big prize port switch 31s, the gate switches 36s and 37s, the effect button BT, and the like. When there is an input, commands for instructing various operations determined according to the switch to which the detection signal is input are transmitted to the sub-control board 220, the dispensing control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like. Further, the main control board 200 includes a start port solenoid 17m for opening and closing a pair of blade pieces 17w provided in the second start port 17b, and a large winning port solenoid 31m for opening and closing the large winning port 31d, Furthermore, the 1st symbol display device 28, the 2nd symbol display device 32, etc. are connected via the relay terminal board (not shown), These various solenoids 17m and 31m, 1st symbol display device 28, 2nd symbol These operations are also controlled by transmitting a drive signal to the display device 32.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a decoration drive board 226, and the like. When the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the command and produces a game according to the result. That is, by sending a command for designating display contents and audio contents to the image / sound control board 230, or by sending drive signals of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f to the decoration drive board 226, the effect of the game I do.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads out data (for example, sprite data or moving image data for displaying an effect design such as an identification design or a character image) from the image ROM 235 to generate an image to be used for displaying the designated image. Output to the display screen of the display device 27. Further, when receiving a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads out voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 236, and outputs a voice based on the voice data from the speaker 5y via the amplifier board 224.

  The payout control board 240 is responsible for various controls relating to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the ball lending switch 5b or the return switch 5c provided in the above-described upper plate part 5, this signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 242 via a relay terminal board (not shown). Is transmitted to the device 13. The ball lending device 13 pays out a ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. When the main control board 200 transmits a prize ball payout command, the payout control board 240 receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m, whereby the prize ball is paid out.

B. Overview of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game is performed as follows. First, when a player throws a game ball into the recess of the upper plate part 5 and rotates the launch handle 8, the game balls thrown into the upper plate part 5 are supplied to the launcher unit 12 one by one, The game area 11 is fired as described above with reference to FIG. The strength at which the game ball is launched can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the launching handle 8, and the player can aim the game ball by changing the rotation angle of the launching handle 8.

  When the launched game ball passes either the normal symbol operation left gate 36 or the normal symbol operation right gate 37 provided on the left and right of the game area 11, the first symbol display provided on the lower left side of the effect display device 27. In the device 28, the normal symbol variation display is started. As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the normal symbol display unit 29 is provided in the first symbol display device 28, and the normal symbol display unit 29 includes the normal symbol LED 29 a and the universal symbol hold display LED 29 b. Yes. Of these, the normal symbol LED 29a is used to display the variation of the normal symbol.

  FIG. 7 (a) is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing how ordinary symbols are variably displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol LED 29a is repeatedly blinked to display the variation of the normal symbol. In FIG. 7, the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a radial solid line, and the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a broken line. Then, after repeating blinking for a predetermined time, when the normal symbol LED 29a stops in a lighting state, it becomes a hit of the normal symbol, and the second start port 17b (starting below the start port unit 17 is started). Mouth) is open for a predetermined opening time. On the contrary, when it stops in the light-off state, it is out of the normal design and the second start port 17b does not open. Further, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation left gate 36 or the normal symbol operation right gate 37 during the normal symbol variation display, the passage of the game ball is stored in the RAM 203 as the normal symbol hold (normal figure hold). After the current normal symbol variation display is completed, the variation display is performed based on the ordinary diagram suspension. Up to four common figure holds can be stored, and the number of stored normal symbols (the number of common figure holds) is displayed by the common figure hold display LED 29b.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory view showing a state in which the number of universal symbols is displayed by the universal symbol hold display LED 29 b provided in the first symbol display device 28. When there is no general map hold (that is, when there is no general map hold), both of the two general map hold display LEDs 29b are turned off. When there is one common map hold, the left general map hold display LED 29b is turned off and the right general map hold display LED 29b is lit. When there are two common map holds, the left general map hold LED 29b lights in addition to the right general map hold LED 29b. Next, when there are three common map holds, the right general map hold display LED 29b blinks and the left general map hold display LED 29b lights. Further, when the number of normal map hold increases to the upper limit of four, the left and right general map hold display LEDs 29b blink. As described above, the normal symbol display unit 29 can display the number of 0 to 4 universal symbols on hold by turning on, off, or blinking the two common symbol hold display LEDs 29b.

  Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 3A, the first symbol display device 28 is provided with the first special symbol display unit 30, and the first special symbol (first special symbol) is variably displayed. It is possible. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the second special symbol display unit 33 provided in the second symbol display device 32 can display the second special symbol (second special symbol) in a variable manner. . Of these, the first special symbol corresponds to the first start port 17a, the second special symbol corresponds to the second start port 17b, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol corresponds to the corresponding start port. When a game ball enters, the change display starts. Further, as described above, the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 both have the same configuration, and therefore the first special symbol and the second special symbol change in the same manner. Display.

  The first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed until a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, and then stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol according to the result of the big hit determination. Then, a display (hereinafter also referred to as “determined display”) is performed to maintain the state in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to determine the jackpot symbol or the off symbol that has been stopped. In this embodiment, as the symbols to be stopped (stop symbols), 100 types of big hit symbols and one type of off symbol are provided for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, each of the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 is composed of seven LEDs, and each jackpot symbol and off symbol are the LEDs to be lit. The combinations are set differently. In the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, each of the seven LEDs (the first special symbol LED 30a and the second special symbol LED 33a) blinks for a predetermined variation time to display the variation of the special symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, a predetermined combination of LEDs is turned on to stop and display any of the big hit symbols or the off symbol. Then, when any of the jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game in which the jackpot 31d is opened (a jackpot is generated). In the following, a game from when the special symbol is variably displayed until the jackpot symbol or the off symbol is confirmed and displayed is also expressed as “symbol variable game”.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the “high probability state” in which the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (hit probability) is higher than normal is displayed as a variation display of the special symbol. It is set until (symbol changing game) is played “80 times”. That is, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a time-variable probability variation machine (so-called ST machine) with a probability variation entry rate of 100%.

  The game balls entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are held on the first special symbol until the special symbol variable display triggered by the ball is started (the first special symbol hold). ) Or the second special symbol hold (second special figure hold) is stored in the storage area of RAM 203 (special figure hold storage area). The first special figure hold and the second special figure hold can each be stored up to four, and the number of the first special figure hold (the first special figure hold number) can be stored in the first special figure hold display LED 30b. The number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display LED 33b. The mode of displaying the number of special symbols on the first special figure hold display LED 30b or the second special figure hold display LED 33b is the same as the normal symbol hold number display by the general figure hold display LED 29b shown in FIG. Therefore, the description is omitted here.

  Corresponding to the symbol variation game of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect display device 27 uses various effects using the effect symbols (identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c, etc.) (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”). ) Is performed. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view illustrating one aspect of the symbol variation effect performed by the effect display device 27. On the display screen of the liquid crystal display constituting the effect display device 27, a left symbol display area in which the left identification symbol 27a is displayed, a middle symbol display region in which the middle identification symbol 27b is displayed, and a right identification symbol 27c are displayed. The right symbol display areas are formed, and three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed using these display areas. When the special symbol variation display is started in either the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c also start the variation display at the same time in the effect display device 27. To do. In the present embodiment, a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols is prepared.

  FIG. 8A conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed at the same time. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left identification symbol 27a is first stopped and displayed in any one of “1” to “9”, and then the right identification symbol 27c is stopped and displayed. The middle identification symbol 27b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 is a special symbol (first special symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 described above. Or it is comprised so that it may interlock | cooperate with the stop display aspect of a 2nd special symbol. For example, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped at the “big hit symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the effect display device 27 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol combination (horizontal eye). Is done. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped at the “off symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol combination (separated pattern). The identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  Thus, the special symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 and the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c displayed on the effect display device 27 correspond to each other. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b and 27c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 27 is provided at a position that is more noticeable than the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, and the display screen is large and the display contents can be understood. Since it is easy, it is normal for a player to play a symbol variation game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 27. Accordingly, when the left identification symbol 27a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 and the right identification symbol 27c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol, it is stopped and displayed last. The player will watch the variation display (symbol variation effect) of the identification symbol whether the medium identification symbol 27b stops at the same symbol and the so-called jackpot game is started. In this way, the effect performed in a state where the two identification symbols are stopped with the same symbol (a mode that can be a big hit symbol) and the last identification symbol is variably displayed is called “reach effect”. It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game by generating.

C. Game machine control contents:
C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 to control the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the game control process, “Prize ball related process”, “Normal symbol game process”, “Second start opening closing process”, “Special figure hold related process”, “Special symbol game process”, “Big hit game process” Each process is repeatedly executed. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is configured to perform a game control process based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined cycle. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt is generated every 4 msec. That is, the game control process shown in FIG. 9 is executed as a timer interrupt process every 4 msec in the CPU 201. During the game control process, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the various control boards including the sub control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire pachinko machine 1 proceeds, and the sub-control board 220 controls the production in accordance with the progress of the game. The game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart.

  When starting the game control process, the CPU 201 performs a process (pay ball related process) for paying out the game ball as a prize ball (S50). In this process, among the various switches connected to the main control board 200, switches related to the winning of the game ball (the first start port switch 17s, the second start port switch 17t, the pseudo start port switch 60s, the big prize port switch 31s etc.), it is detected whether or not a game ball has entered. If a game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated, and then a prize ball number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 240. When the payout control board 240 receives the prize ball number designation command transmitted from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 interprets the content of the command, and according to the result, a drive signal is sent to the payout motor 109m mounted on the payout device (not shown). Is sent out to actually pay out a prize ball.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not to perform the normal symbol game process following the prize ball related process (S50) (S100). This determination is made by detecting whether or not the second start port 17b is open. If the second start port 17b is not in the open state, it is determined that the normal symbol game process is performed (S100: yes), and if the second start port 17b is in the open state, it is determined that the normal symbol game process is not performed ( S100: no). When it is determined that the normal symbol game process is to be performed (S100: yes), the normal symbol game process described below is performed (S150). On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol game process is not performed (S100: no), the normal symbol game process (S150) is omitted.

  In the normal symbol game process (S150), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not a normal symbol hold (ordinary symbol hold) exists (whether or not it is “0”). If a general symbol hold exists, a normal symbol hit determination is performed. Here, the common figure hold stores information indicating the value of the random number for determining the common figure acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 36 and 37, and in the present embodiment, the memory is stored. The upper limit of the number (holding number) is “4”. Based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, it is determined whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed with the winning symbol (see FIG. 7A) or stopped with the off symbol. Subsequently, after the normal symbol variation time is set, the normal symbol variation display is started, and when the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol. At this time, when the symbol of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port solenoid 18m is operated to rotate the blade piece 17w provided in the second start port 17b to both sides, thereby starting the second start. The mouth 17b is opened (see FIG. 5B).

  When the normal symbol game process is completed as described above, it is determined whether or not the second start port 17b is in an open state (S190). And when it is an open state (S190: yes), the process (2nd start port closing process) for making the 2nd start port 17b into a closed state from an open state is performed (S200). On the other hand, when the 2nd starting port 17b is not an open state (S190: no), since it is not necessary to perform a 2nd starting port closing process, it abbreviate | omits.

  In the second starting port closing process (S200), when any of the following conditions is satisfied, that is, the opening time of the second starting port 17b has elapsed, or a prescribed number of games are stored in the second starting port 17b. It is determined whether any of the conditions for entering the ball is satisfied, and when any of the conditions (starting port opening end condition) is satisfied, the opened second starting port 17b is closed. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the opening time of the second start port 17b has not elapsed and the number of balls entering the second start port 17b has not reached the specified number (when the start port opening end condition is not satisfied), The second start port closing process (S200) is terminated with the second start port 17b open.

  Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be roughly divided into a setting state of a probability that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit (big hit probability), and an opening when the second start port 17b is in an open state. It is determined based on the time setting status. Among these, the game state based on the setting state of the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to either “open extended state” or “non-open extended state”. Compared to the “non-open extended state”, the “open extended state” has a higher probability (probability per ordinary figure) that the result of the above-mentioned normal symbol hit determination result is “hit”, and the normal symbol change time (normal figure change time) ) Is short and the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to be long. Therefore, in the open extended state, the second start port 17b is frequently opened and the period in which the second start port 17b is in the open state is longer than in the non-open extended state. The possibility of entering is increased. In order to realize such a configuration, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is set to “open extended state”, the “variable shortening flag” and “open extended flag” are set to ON, When the gaming state is set to “non-open extended state”, these flags are set to OFF. Then, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per base map to a high probability (for example, “99/100”) and sets the base map change time to a short time (for example, “99/100”). For example, “1 second” is set, and based on the “open extension flag” being set to ON, the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to a long time (for example, “1.5 seconds × 3 times open = 4.5 seconds "). On the other hand, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per base drawing to a low probability (for example, “2/100”) and sets the base map variation time to a long time (for example, “ 20 seconds "), and based on the fact that the opening extension flag is set to OFF, the opening time of the second start port 17b is short (for example," 0.1 seconds × 3 times opening = 0.3 seconds "). )). Since the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON or OFF at the same timing, only one of the flags may be set and the one flag may be used in place of the other flag. Good.

C-2. Special figure hold related processing:
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing special figure hold related processing. In the special figure hold related process (S250), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 17a (S252). As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 17a (S252: yes), the number of first special symbols (the number of first special figure reservation) is the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). Is determined (S254). If the first special figure hold number has not reached the upper limit (S254: no), a determination random number is acquired (S256). Here, as the determination random number, a big hit determination random number used for performing a big hit determination which will be described later, or a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 (or the second symbol display device 32) when a big hit occurs is determined. Random numbers such as a jackpot symbol determining random number used for, and a variation pattern determining random number used for determining a variation pattern until the symbol is stopped and displayed are acquired. Subsequently, information indicating the value of the acquired determination random number is stored as the first special figure hold in the RAM 203 (special figure hold storage area) mounted on the main control board 200 (S258). When the first special figure hold is stored (S258), "1" is added to the first special figure hold number (S260).

  Thus, when “1” is added to the first special figure hold number (S260), the sum of the first special figure hold number and the “pseudo hold number” after the addition of “1” is larger than “4”. It is determined whether it has become (“5”) or not (S262). Here, as will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if a game ball enters the pseudo start port 60, the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is not performed. However, when the game ball enters the simulated start opening 60, a “pseudo variation effect” similar to the symbol variation effect described above with reference to FIG. 8 is executed. Therefore, when the game ball enters the pseudo start port 60, the “pseudo determination random number” for determining the mode of the “pseudo variation effect” is acquired, and the acquired “pseudo determination random number” is set as “pseudo hold”. The data is stored at a predetermined address in the RAM 203. The number of “pseudo pending” stored in this way is the “pseudo pending number”.

  Note that “pseudo-decision random numbers” and “pseudo hold” do not determine whether or not to execute a specific game, but merely determine which effect to execute (lottery). It is also called “determination random number” or “production random number”. Further, instead of separately obtaining a pseudo-determining random number, a pseudo-variation effect (game effect) to be executed may be determined using the success / failure determining random number. Also, with respect to the variation pattern determination table for determining the pseudo variation effect (game effect) to be executed, by determining the same table as that of the first special figure hold, the variation pattern (the pattern variation effect mode) with the same probability May be determined. However, whether or not a specific game is to be executed is not determined depending on the entry to the pseudo-starting opening 60. Therefore, no matter how a highly reliable game effect is executed, a win occurs (a specific game) Will not be executed) (all will be missed).

  In the process of S262, it is determined whether or not the sum of the first special figure hold number and the pseudo hold number is greater than “4” (whether it is “5”). As a result, when the sum of the number of first special figure hold and the number of pseudo hold is larger than “4” (“5”) (S262: yes), one stored pseudo hold is deleted (S264). ). In this case, if a plurality of pseudo-holdings are stored, the oldest (first) stored pseudo-hold among these pseudo-holds is deleted. Corresponding to deleting one pseudo hold, “1” is subtracted from the number of pseudo hold (S266). If the total of the number of first special figure hold and the number of pseudo hold is “4” or less (S262: no), the processing of S264 to S266 is omitted.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the process of maintaining the total of the number of the first special figure reservations and the number of pseudo reservations at 4 or less is performed by deleting the pseudo reservations. Although this will be described in detail later, the first special figure hold display area 27e described above with reference to FIG. 4 displays not only the hold symbol corresponding to the first special figure hold but also the hold symbol corresponding to the pseudo hold. It is to do. That is, in the first special figure hold display area 27e, a total of four hold symbols corresponding to the first special figure hold and hold symbols corresponding to the pseudo hold are displayed. In the following, the reserved symbol corresponding to the first special figure hold is also referred to as “first special figure reserved symbol”, and the reserved symbol corresponding to the pseudo hold is also referred to as “pseudo reserved symbol”, corresponding to the second special figure hold. The reserved symbols to be performed are also referred to as “second special figure reserved symbols”.

  Subsequently, the first hold occurrence command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S268). The first hold occurrence command includes information indicating that the first special figure hold is stored (occurred), the current first special figure hold number including the first special figure hold stored (occurred) and the pseudo Contains information indicating the number of holds. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the first special figure hold number and the pseudo hold number based on the received first hold occurrence command. In addition, you may make it transmit each information contained in a 1st pending | holding occurrence command with a respectively different command. In addition, when a game ball does not enter the first start port 17a (S252: no), or when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S254: yes) ) And S256 to S268 are omitted.

  When the process related to the occurrence of the first special figure hold is completed as described above, the process related to the occurrence of the second special figure hold is subsequently started. The process relating to the occurrence of the second special figure hold is a process of performing the processes of S252 to S260 and S268 performed on the first start port 17a on the second start port 17b. Briefly described below, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S272), and if a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S272). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure reservations has reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment) (S274). As a result, if the second special figure holding number does not reach the upper limit (S274: no), a determination random number (a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc.) is acquired (S276) and acquired. Information indicating the value of the determined random number is stored as the second special figure hold in the RAM 203 (special figure hold storage area) mounted on the main control board 200 (S278). Then, “1” is added to the second special figure holding number (S280). When “1” is added to the second special figure hold number in this way, a second hold occurrence command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S282). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the second special figure hold number based on the received second hold occurrence command. In addition, you may make it transmit each information contained in a 2nd pending | holding occurrence command by a separate command, respectively. In addition, when the game ball is not in the second start port 17b (S272: no), or when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S274: yes) ) And S276 to S282 are omitted. In addition, since the pseudo-hold (pseudo-hold symbol) is not displayed in the second special figure hold display area 27f described above with reference to FIG. 4, the processing relating to the occurrence of the second special figure hold is related to the occurrence of the first special figure hold. Processing corresponding to S262 to S266 of processing is not performed.

  As described above, when the process relating to the occurrence of the second special figure hold is completed, the process relating to the occurrence of the pseudo hold is subsequently started. In the process related to the occurrence of the pseudo hold, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the pseudo start port 60 (S284). As a result, when a game ball has entered the simulated start port 60 (S284: yes), it is determined whether or not the sum of the number of first special figure reservations and the number of pseudo reservations has reached “4” (S286). ). When the total number of the first special figure hold number and the pseudo hold number has reached “4” (S286: yes), the special figure hold related processing shown in FIG. Return to the game control process. That is, as described above, the first special figure hold display area 27f displays up to four first special figure hold symbols and pseudo hold symbols. When the sum of the numbers reaches “4”, even if a game ball enters the pseudo start port 60, a new pseudo hold is not stored.

  On the other hand, if the sum of the first special figure hold number and the pseudo hold number has not reached “4” (S286: no), a “pseudo determination random number” is acquired (S288). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a “pseudo fluctuation effect” is executed in response to the game ball entering the pseudo start port 60. Therefore, when the game ball enters the pseudo start port 60, a “pseudo determination random number” for determining the mode of the “pseudo fluctuation effect” is acquired (S288). Here, as the pseudo determination random number, a random number such as a pseudo variation effect pattern determination random number used for determining the type of pseudo variation effect (pseudo variation effect pattern) is acquired. Subsequently, information indicating the value of the obtained pseudo determination random number is stored as pseudo hold in the RAM 203 (pseudo hold storage area) mounted on the main control board 200 (S290). When the pseudo hold is stored, “1” is added to the pseudo hold number correspondingly (S292).

  Thus, when “1” is added to the number of pseudo hold (S292), a pseudo hold occurrence command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220 (S294). The pseudo-pending occurrence command includes information indicating that pseudo-pending has been stored (occurred), information indicating the current number of pseudo-holds including the first special figure holding number and the pseudo-holding stored this time. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the first special figure hold number and the pseudo hold number based on the received pseudo hold occurrence command. Note that each piece of information included in the pseudo-pending occurrence command may be transmitted using a different command. In addition, when a game ball has not entered the simulated start port 60 (S284: no), the processing of S286 to S294 is omitted.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the pseudo start port 60, if the sum of the first special figure hold number and the pseudo hold number does not reach “4”, the pseudo determination random number is calculated. Acquired and stores the acquired pseudo determination random number as a pseudo hold.

  When the processing relating to the occurrence of the first special figure hold, the occurrence of the second special figure hold, and the occurrence of the pseudo hold is completed as described above, the special figure hold related process shown in FIG. Return to the game control process. When returning from the special figure hold-related process, the game control process starts a special symbol game process (S300) described below.

C-3. Special design game processing:
11 to 13 are flowcharts showing the special symbol game process of this embodiment. When starting the special symbol game process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not a big hit game is being played (S302). If it is a big hit game (S302: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is not in the big hit game (S302: no), it is determined whether either the first special figure or the second special figure is in the variable display (S304).

  If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed in a variable manner (S304: no), it is determined whether the first special figure or the second special figure is being finalized (S306). As described above, in any of the first special figure and the second special figure, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display is displayed until the predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display is ended. In order to confirm, a display (determined display) that maintains the state where the special symbol is stopped and displayed is performed. In the process of S306, it is determined whether or not this “definite display” is being executed. As a result, when the first special figure and the second special figure are neither in the variable display nor in the final display (S304: no, S306: no), it is determined whether or not the pseudo-variable effect is being performed (S308). As a result, if it is not during the pseudo-variation effect (S308: no), a process (special pattern variation display process) for starting the next special symbol variation display (next symbol variation game (symbol variation effect)) is started. (S310).

  Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pseudo variation effect and the symbol variation game (the symbol variation effect) are not overlapped. Therefore, in the determination process of S308, it is determined whether or not the pseudo variation display is being performed. If the pseudo variation display is being performed, the special symbol variation display process (the next symbol variation game (symbol variation effect) described below) is performed. Process to start) is not performed.

  14 to 15 are flowcharts showing the special figure variation display processing of this embodiment. When the special figure variation display process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number is “0” (S3100). As a result, if the second special figure hold number is not “0” (second special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S3100: no), it is the oldest among the stored second special figure hold (first) ) The stored second special figure hold is read (S3102). In the processing of S3102, various determination random number values stored as the second special figure hold are read.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation number is “0” (S3100: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number is “0” (S3104). As a result, if the first special figure hold number is not “0” (first special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S3104: no), the first special figure hold stored is the oldest (first) ) The stored first special figure hold is read (S3106). In the process of S3106, as in the process of S3102 described above, the values of various determination random numbers stored as the first special figure hold are read.

  As described above, in the special figure variation display process, it is first determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored (S3100), and only when the second special figure hold is not stored (S3100). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored. Therefore, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the second special figure hold is always read in preference to the first special figure hold (the second special figure hold). Will be digested with priority).

  As described above, after reading either the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold (S3102 or S3106), it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S3108). Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is set to either the above-mentioned “open extended state” or “non-open extended state”, and the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (special feature). A “high probability state” having a high probability per figure or a big hit probability) or a “low probability state” having a lower probability than the high probability state is set. The high-accuracy flag is a flag that is set to ON when the gaming state is set to a high-probability state (a state in which the probability changing function is activated). A predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is a high-accuracy flag. Assigned as a flag. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state based on the setting state of the high probability flag. As a result of S3108, if the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S3108: yes), a high-probability jackpot determination table is selected (S3120), and if the high-accuracy flag is not set to ON (S3108: no) ), A jackpot determination table for low probability is selected (S3122). The big hit determination table is a table in which a determination result of “big hit” or “out” is set in association with the value of the big hit determination random number, and is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table stored in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16A shows a jackpot determination table for low probability, and FIG. 16B shows a jackpot determination table for high probability. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), in the jackpot determination table for low probability, among the jackpot determination random numbers from “0” to “599”, “big hit” is given for the values “13” to “14”. Judgment result is set. Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, the high probability jackpot determination table includes “13” to “32” values among the values of the jackpot determination random numbers “0” to “599”. “Big hit” judgment result is set.

  As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B, the high probability jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 16B is a low probability jackpot determination table shown in FIG. The determination result of “big hit” is set to more random numbers than the table. In other words, in the high probability jackpot determination table, a larger number of “random number values (big hit values) from which a jackpot determination result can be obtained” than the low probability jackpot determination table is set. Accordingly, when the big hit determination is performed using the high probability jackpot determination table of FIG. 16B, the big hit determination is performed using the low probability jackpot determination table of FIG. 16A. However, the determination result of “big hit” is obtained with high probability.

  Subsequently, in the special figure variation display process of FIG. 15, the value of the big hit determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is referred to with reference to the big hit determination table selected in the process of S3120 or S3122. It is determined whether or not the value corresponds to “big hit” (hit value) (S3124). That is, it is determined whether the result of the current big hit determination is a big hit or not.

  As a result, if the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit (S3124: no), that is, if the result of the big hit determination is out of place, the outlier variation pattern selection process is performed (S3140). In the deviation variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern from the start of the variation display of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) to the stop display on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 is displayed. Among these, a process of selecting a variation pattern (displacement variation pattern) when stopping and displaying with a symbol out of place is performed. Specifically, first, a deviation variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is selected.

  In FIG. 17A, as an example of the variation pattern table of this embodiment, a big hit is given in a period in which the gaming state is set to a low probability state and a non-open extended state (hereinafter also referred to as “low probability non-open extended period”). A variation pattern table (low probability non-open extension deviation variation pattern table) selected when the result of the determination (whether or not) is out of concept is conceptually shown. As shown in FIG. 17A, the fluctuation pattern table is a data table in which a fluctuation pattern is set in correspondence with a fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired as a special figure hold, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol is used as the fluctuation pattern. It is remembered. Each variation pattern is attached with variation pattern identification information for identifying the type of variation pattern.

  When the variation pattern is selected and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol is variably displayed according to the selected variation pattern (until the variation time elapses) and then stopped and displayed. When a variation pattern is selected, variation pattern identification information of the selected variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 executes a symbol variation effect corresponding to the command (variation pattern identification information). That is, when a symbol variation game is performed based on a predetermined variation pattern, a symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed. The low-accuracy non-open extension deviation variation pattern table shown in FIG. 17A is a variation pattern table that is selected when the result of the big hit determination is out of the low-probability non-release extension period. If the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern set in, the symbol corresponding to the symbol variation game (hereinafter also referred to as “displacement variation game”) in which the out symbol in the low probability non-release extension period is stopped and displayed As the variation effect, “the symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed in a disengaged manner” is executed. The variation pattern table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  In the deviation variation pattern selection process (S3140), the deviation variation pattern table is selected, and the variation pattern determination random number corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in S3102 or S3106 of FIG. Is selected with reference to the selected deviation variation pattern table.

  In this way, when a deviation variation pattern is selected in the variation variation pattern selection process (S3140), the symbol is stored in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 as a symbol to be stopped (stop symbol) (S3142).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination this time is a jackpot (S3124: yes), a process for selecting a jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol selection process) is performed. In this process, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit symbol determination random number among the determination random numbers read out as S1102 or S2106 hold in S3102 or S3106 in FIG. Selection (determination) is made with reference to (S3126).

  In this embodiment, 100 values of “0 to 99” are set as the jackpot symbol determining random number, and a jackpot symbol is set for each value of the jackpot symbol determining random number. That is, 100 types (100 pieces) of big hit symbols are set. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a correspondence relationship between “the value of the jackpot symbol random number” and “hit symbol” is set, and a table corresponding to the first special symbol and a table corresponding to the second special symbol are provided. Prestored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. In the process of S3126, referring to such a jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol determination random number read in S3102 or S3106 is selected. When the jackpot symbol is selected in this way (S3126), the selected jackpot symbol is stored as a stop symbol in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 (S3128).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 50 types (50) of big hit symbols out of 100 types (100) of big win symbols are played four times in a round game in which the big winning opening 31d is opened. It is a “4R jackpot symbol” corresponding to a jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as “4R jackpot game”), and the remaining 50 types (50) jackpot symbols are jackpot games in which the aforementioned round game is played 15 times ( “15R jackpot game” corresponding to “15R jackpot game”). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out to the player in one round game is almost the same, so the 15R jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous for the player than the 4R jackpot game. .

  When the big hit symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area in the process of S3128 of FIG. 15, the big hit fluctuation pattern selection process (big hit fluctuation pattern selection process) is performed (S3130). In the big hit variation pattern selection processing, the variation pattern from the start of the variation display of the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) to the stop display on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 is displayed. Among them, a process of selecting a variation pattern (big hit variation pattern) when stopping display with the big hit symbol is performed. Specifically, first, the big hit fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is selected from the fluctuation pattern table (hit big fluctuation pattern table) in which the big hit fluctuation pattern is set. Subsequently, based on the variation pattern determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in S3102 or S3106 of FIG. 14, the selected variation pattern determination random number is referred to by referring to the selected jackpot fluctuation pattern table. Select the corresponding jackpot variation pattern.

  When the symbols to be stopped and stored are stored and the variation pattern is selected, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination made previously is based on the second special figure hold (S3152). As a result, if it was performed based on the second special figure hold (S3152: yes), the special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed on the second symbol display device 32 according to the selected variation pattern. (S3154) After starting the symbol variation game (S3154), "1" is subtracted from the second special figure holding number (S3156). On the other hand, when the big hit determination is not performed based on the second special figure hold, that is, based on the first special figure hold (S3152: no), according to the selected variation pattern. After the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbol (first special symbol) is started on the first symbol display device 28 (S3158), "1" is subtracted from the first special symbol hold number (S3160).

  When “1” is subtracted from the number of second special figure hold or the number of first special figure hold (S3156 or S3160), the type of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure for which the variable display is started this time is designated. A change pattern designation command (including fluctuation pattern identification information) or a stop symbol designation command for designating a stop symbol of a special symbol that is stopped and displayed after variation display is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation start command. (S3162).

  Here, when the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 receives the above-described change start time command (stop symbol designation command), the effect display device 27 causes the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c to accompany the end of the symbol variation game. The symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. That is, when the stop symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command is out of the symbol, the symbols are determined so that the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed without the numbers being aligned (with a break). If the stop symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol, the symbols are determined so that the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with the numbers aligned (with a doublet).

  In addition, when the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 receives the above-described variation start command (variation pattern designation command), an effect pattern from the start to the end of the current symbol variation game, that is, the identification symbols 27a and 27b. , 27c from the start of the variable display until the stop display of these three identification symbols is selected. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect on the display screen of the effect display device 27 according to the selected effect pattern, and stops and displays the identified symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c.

  The above is the processing when the second special figure reservation number is not “0” (second special figure reservation number ≧ 1) (S3100: yes), and the second special figure reservation number is “0”. The process when the special figure hold number is not “0” (first special figure hold number ≧ 1) has been described (S3104: yes). On the other hand, if both the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number are “0” (S3104: yes), that is, the special figure hold is not stored, and thus the special symbol changes. When the display (symbol variation game) is not started, a process for starting the pseudo variation effect is performed. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the pseudo pending number is “0” (S3170). As a result, if the pseudo pending number is not “0” (pseudo pending number ≧ 0) (S3170: no), the oldest (first) stored pseudo pending is read out from the stored pseudo pending ( S3172). In the process of S3172, the value of the pseudo determination random number (pseudo variation effect pattern determination random number) stored as pseudo hold is read.

  When the pseudo hold is read (S3172), a process of selecting a pseudo variation effect pattern (pseudo variation effect pattern selection process) is performed (S3174). As will be described in detail later, the pseudo variation effect pattern is a type (mode) of the pseudo variation effect. In the pseudo variation effect pattern selection process, first, a pseudo variation effect pattern determination table is selected.

  FIG. 17B conceptually shows a low-accuracy non-open extension pseudo-variation effect pattern determination table selected during the low-probability non-open extension period as an example of the pseudo-variation effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment. Has been. As shown in FIG. 17B, the pseudo variation effect pattern determination table is a pseudo variation effect pattern identification information for identifying a pseudo variation effect pattern corresponding to a pseudo variation effect pattern determination random number acquired as a pseudo hold. Is set. In addition, an execution time of the pseudo variation effect (hereinafter also referred to as “pseudo variation effect time”) is set in association with each pseudo variation effect pattern identification information.

  Here, since the pseudo variation effect is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 without accompanying the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game), even if the special diagram suspension occurs during the execution of the pseudo variation effect. It is necessary to wait for the start of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) based on the special symbol suspension. Therefore, the pseudo variation effect time is set in the pseudo variation effect pattern determination table so that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that displays the variation of the special symbol can determine the pseudo variation effect time.

  In the pseudo variation effect pattern selection process (S3174), a pseudo variation effect pattern determination table is selected, and the pseudo variation effect pattern determination random number read as pseudo hold in S3172 is referred to the pseudo variation effect pattern determination table. A corresponding pseudo variation effect pattern (pseudo variation effect pattern identification information) is selected.

  In this way, when the pseudo variation effect pattern (pseudo variation pattern identification information) is selected in the pseudo variation effect pattern selection process (S3174), the pseudo variation effect start command which indicates the pseudo variation effect pattern identification information and instructs the start of the pseudo variation effect. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S3176). When the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 receives the pseudo variation effect start command, the CPU 221 starts the pseudo variation effect corresponding to the pseudo variation effect pattern identification information. The pseudo variation effect pattern determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in accordance with each gaming state (period).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, “the variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation effect in which the reach effect is executed is determined for all variation pattern determination random numbers. The “set fluctuation pattern table” is selected, and the fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to this fluctuation pattern table. Therefore, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the reach effect is executed with a probability of 100% as the symbol variation effect. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is out of the low-accuracy non-open extension period, the low-probability non-open extension deviation variation pattern table shown in FIG. For the random numbers (the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers 90 to 99 in the figure), the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern HP04 corresponding to the symbol fluctuation effect for which the reach effect is executed is selected. With reference to the variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined. Therefore, if the result of the big hit determination is out of the low probability non-open extension period, the reach effect is executed with a probability of 10% as the symbol variation effect.

  On the other hand, when the pseudo variation effect is executed in the low probability non-open extension period, the low probability non-open extension pseudo variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. A “pseudo variation effect pattern determination table in which a pseudo variation effect pattern GP04 similar to reach effect” is set is selected for the pseudo variation effect pattern determination random numbers 60 to 99 in FIG. The pseudo variation effect pattern is determined with reference to the determination table. Therefore, when performing a pseudo-variation effect in the low probability non-opening extension period, a pseudo-variation effect similar to the reach effect is executed with a probability of 40%.

  When the pseudo-variable effect start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the process of S3176 in FIG. 14, the pseudo-pending read when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts this pseudo-variable effect is erased and the pseudo-pending hold is executed. “1” is subtracted from the number (S3178). Thereafter, the special figure variation display process shown in FIGS. 14 to 15 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. If it is determined in the determination process of S3170 that the number of pseudo holds is also “0” (S3170: yes), the special figure variation display process shown in FIGS. 14 to 15 is terminated, and FIGS. Return to the special symbol game process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special figure hold (at least one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold) is not stored and the pseudo hold is stored. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 instructs the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 to execute the pseudo change effect based on the pseudo hold without performing the symbol change game. When both special figure hold and pseudo hold are stored, the special figure hold is always read in preference to the pseudo hold (special figure hold is preferentially used).

  In the above, when the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is executed, the big hit game is not being played (S302: no in FIG. 11), and neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed (see FIG. 11). 11, S304: no), the processing when it is determined that the pseudo-variable effect is not being executed (S308: no in FIG. 11) has been described. On the other hand, although it is not in the big hit game (S302: no), if it is determined that either the first special figure or the second special figure is in the variable display (S304: yes), it is already special. This corresponds to the case where the variation pattern of the symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the stop symbol are determined and the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S312). Since the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is determined in advance according to the fluctuation pattern, at the same time when the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure is started, a predetermined timer (fluctuation time measuring timer) is set. By setting the fluctuation time, it is possible to determine whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (fluctuation time measuring means). As a result, if the variation time has not yet elapsed (S312: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S312: yes), the special symbol during the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed with the symbol (S3128, S3142 in FIG. 15) set in advance. A confirmation display is performed (S314), and a command (symbol stop command) indicating that the special symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S316). Then, after setting the fixed display time (S318), it is determined whether or not the set fixed display time has passed (S320). As a result, when the fixed display time has not elapsed (S320: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  After returning to the game control process of FIG. 9 in a state where the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, the special symbol game process of FIGS. 11 and 12 is started again. And it is determined that the second special figure is not being displayed in a variable manner (S304: no). Subsequently, in determining whether or not the special symbol is being confirmed, it is determined that it is being confirmed (S306: yes). ), It is determined again whether the fixed display time has passed (S320). If it is determined that the final display time has elapsed while repeating such determination (S320: yes), the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that has been stopped (determined display) is displayed as “ It is determined whether or not it is a “hit symbol” (S322 in FIG. 12). As a result, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the “hit symbol” (S322: yes), an opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d during the jackpot game is set (S324). That is, when “4R jackpot symbol” is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the 4R jackpot game is executed, so the winning pattern 31d opening pattern (opening count, opening time, closing time, etc.) is set to four round games. When the “15R jackpot symbol” is stopped and displayed, the 15R jackpot game is executed, so the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d is set to a pattern corresponding to 15 round games.

  Thus, when the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d is set, the big hit flag is set to ON in order to start the big hit game (S326). The jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot game is being executed (during a jackpot game), and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is secured as a storage area for the jackpot flag. . The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the big hit game is being executed according to the set state of the big hit flag.

  Subsequently, when the big hit game is started, if the gaming state is in a period set to a high probability state and an open extended state (hereinafter also referred to as “high probability open period”), processing for ending the period is performed. Specifically, if the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S328: yes), the high-accuracy flag is set to OFF (S330), and if the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S332: yes). Since the release extension flag is set to ON together with the change shortening flag, the change reduction flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF (S334). These flags are set again when the game state is set at the end of the big hit game. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the high probability state and the open extension state are set simultaneously.

  When the flag setting process for starting the big hit game is completed (S326 to S334), a command indicating that the big hit game is started (a big hit game start command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S340). When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 executes an effect corresponding to the jackpot game. When the big hit game start command is transmitted (S340), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  The above is the processing when the special symbol stopped on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 (that is, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is a big hit symbol (S322: yes). explained. On the other hand, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol, that is, if it is a missed symbol (S322: no), a process related to the progress of the highly accurate release period is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a high probability release period is started following the end of the big hit game, and the number of times the symbol variable game has been executed since the high probability release period has started is a big hit. When the predetermined number of times (80 times) is reached without occurrence, the high-accuracy opening period is configured to end. In other words, after the start of the high probability release period, when the symbol variation game in which the out symbol is stopped and displayed (separation variation game) is continuously performed 80 times, the high probability release period ends. Therefore, in the process related to the progress of the high probability release period, first, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the gaming state is set to a high probability state (S342). As a result, when it is in the high probability state (S342: yes), “1” is subtracted from the value of the high-accuracy counter (S344). The high-accuracy counter is a counter in which the remaining number of symbol variation games until the end of the high probability state is set, and “1” is subtracted every time one outlier variation game is completed. If the value of the high-accuracy counter after subtracting “1” by the process of S344 is “0”, that is, the remaining number of symbol variation games in the high probability state becomes “0” (S346: yes), the high probability In order to end the state, the high-accuracy flag is set to OFF (S348). When the high-accuracy flag is set to OFF (S342: no), the processing of S344 to S348 is omitted, and the value of the high-accuracy counter is not “0” although the high-accuracy flag is set to ON. (S346: no), the process of S348 is omitted.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the gaming state is set to the open extension state (S350). As a result, when it is in the open extended state (S350: yes), “1” is subtracted from the value of the fluctuation shortening counter (S352). The variation shortening counter is a counter in which the remaining number of symbol variation games until the end of the open extension state is set, and “1” is decremented every time one outlier variation game is completed. When the value of the fluctuation shortening counter after subtracting “1” by the processing of S352 is “0”, that is, when the remaining number of symbol fluctuation games in the high probability state becomes “0” (S354: yes), the opening is extended. In order to end the state, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF (S356). If the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S350: no), the processing of S352 to S356 is omitted, and the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON and the value of the fluctuation shortening counter is not “0”. (S354: no), the process of S356 is omitted.

  When the processing related to the progress of the high probability release period is thus performed, a game state designation command indicating the setting state of the game state is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S366). Thereafter, the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. In the high-accuracy counter and the fluctuation shortening counter, each storage area is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200. Further, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the high probability state and the open extension state start and end at the same time, any one of the flags and counters corresponding thereto is shared. You may make it utilize.

  In the above, when the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is executed, it is determined that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is in the variable display or the fixed display (S304 in FIG. 11). : Yes, S306: yes). On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure) is neither in the variable display nor in the final display (S306: no), but is in the pseudo variable effect ( S308: yes) First, it is determined whether or not the pseudo-variation effect time has elapsed (S370 in FIG. 13). Since the pseudo variation effect time is predetermined according to the pseudo variation effect pattern, the pseudo variation effect time is set in a predetermined timer (pseudo variation effect time measurement timer) at the same time as the pseudo variation effect is started. It is possible to determine whether the production time has elapsed (pseudo fluctuation production time measuring means). As a result, if the pseudo variation effect time has not yet elapsed (S370: no), it is determined whether or not the special figure hold (at least one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold) is stored. Judgment is made (S372).

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 14, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special figure hold is stored, even if the pseudo hold is stored, the pseudo variation effect based on the pseudo hold is Do not execute, execute the symbol variation game based on the special figure hold (prioritize the special figure hold). Therefore, in the process of S372, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold has occurred since the start of the pseudo variable effect since the special variable hold is not stored at the start of the pseudo variable effect being executed.

  As a result, when the special figure suspension occurs after the start of the pseudo-variation effect being executed (S372: yes), the remaining time of the execution time (pseudo-variation effect time) of the pseudo-change effect is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time. Whether or not (S374). As a result, when the remaining time of the pseudo variation effect time is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time (S374: yes), it is determined whether or not an operation of the effect button BT by the player is detected (S376). When the operation of the effect button BT is detected (S376: yes), the pseudo-variable effect time is shortened by setting a second predetermined time shorter than the first predetermined time as the remaining time of the pseudo-change effect time. (S378). This is performed by setting a second predetermined time in the pseudo-variable effect time measurement timer that is measuring the pseudo-change effect time. In this way, by setting the second predetermined time as the remaining time of the pseudo variation effect time, if the pseudo variation effect time is shortened (S378), a pseudo variation effect shortening command for instructing the shortening of the pseudo variation effect time is sent to the sub-control board 220. (S380). Thereafter, the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the effect button BT if the remaining time of the pseudo-variation effect time is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time when the special figure suspension occurs during the execution of the pseudo-change effect. It is determined whether or not is operated. When the effect button BT is operated, the second predetermined time is set as the remaining time of the pseudo-variation effect time, thereby shortening the pseudo-change effect time. As a result, the player can select whether to continuously execute the pseudo-variation effect or to shorten the pseudo-change effect time and accelerate the start of the symbol variation game (symbol variation effect). It becomes possible.

  If the special figure hold is not stored (S372: no), the effect change button BT is operated because the symbol change game (design change effect) is not started even if the pseudo change effect is shortened and terminated early. Regardless of whether or not, the pseudo-variation production time is not shortened. If the remaining pseudo variation effect time is less than the first predetermined time (S374: no), since the degree of the shortening is small even if the pseudo variation effect time is shortened, whether or not the effect button BT has been operated. Regardless, the pseudo-variation production time is not shortened. Of course, even when the effect button BT is not operated (S376: no), the pseudo-change effect time is not shortened.

  When the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is repeatedly performed in a state where the pseudo variation effect time is shortened in this way, it is determined that the shortened pseudo variation effect time has passed (S370: yes). In this case, a pseudo variation effect stop command for instructing stop of the pseudo variation effect is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S382). Of course, even if the pseudo variation effect time has not been shortened, it is determined that the pseudo variation effect time has passed (S370: yes), and a pseudo variation effect stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S382). . When the pseudo variation effect stop command is transmitted in this way (S382), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the game control process, when returning from the special symbol game process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON (S350). As described above, the big hit flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is a big hit game. Therefore, when the big hit flag is set to ON (S350: yes), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the big hit game process described below (S400).

C-4. Jackpot game processing:
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the big hit game process. By executing this jackpot game process, a jackpot game is performed. Hereinafter, the big hit game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When starting the big hit game process (S400), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the big winning opening 31d is in an open state (opening) (S402). The big prize opening 31d is closed as long as the big hit game is not started, and immediately after the big hit game is started, the big prize opening 31d is closed. Accordingly, it is determined that the special winning opening 31d is not open (S402: no), and it is determined whether or not the number of round games (hereinafter also referred to as “round number”) has reached a predetermined number (S404). As described above, during the big hit game, the special winning opening 31d is opened, and the round game is repeated a predetermined number of times (4 times or 15 times). Corresponding to this, when the special winning opening 31d is closed (S402: no), the number of rounds of the special winning opening 31d is a predetermined number of times (the number of opening of the opening patterns set in S324 of FIG. 12). (4 times or 15 times)) is reached (S404).

  As a matter of course, immediately after the big hit game is started, the number of rounds has not reached the predetermined number (S404: no), and it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31d has elapsed (S406). The closing time of the special winning opening 31d is a time during which the special winning opening 31d is closed between the round game and the round game. In the present embodiment, the closing time of the special winning opening 31d is set to 1 second. Immediately after the big hit game is started, it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 31d has elapsed since the big prize opening 31d is closed (S406: yes), and the big prize opening 31d is opened. A new round game is started (S408). Then, after a command indicating the start of the round game (round start command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S410), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 18 is temporarily ended, and the game control process shown in FIG. Return.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, as shown in FIG. 9, after performing a series of various processes after the prize ball related process (S50), the big hit game process (S400) is started again. . In this embodiment, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process (S50 to S400) shown in FIG. 9 is “4 msec”, so the jackpot game process shown in FIG. It is executed every 4 msec. Then, when the big hit game is started and the big hit game process of FIG. 18 is executed for the first time, the big winning opening 31d is opened in S408 as described above, and the process is ended as it is, but after 4 msec, 2 When performing the process of the round, it is determined in S402 that the special winning opening 31d is open (S402: yes).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined opening time (opening time (for example, 30 seconds) in the opening pattern set in S326 of FIG. 12) (S412). As described above, in the big hit game, the opening time set based on the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are placed in the big winning opening 31d before the opening time elapses. When the player enters the ball, the open winning opening 31d is closed, and in response to this, in S412, it is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 31d. If the opening time has elapsed (S412: yes), after closing the big winning opening 31d (S416), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 18 is terminated and the game control process shown in FIG. At the predetermined opening If the game ball has not passed (S412: no), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31d has reached a specified number (S414). (S414: yes) closes the special winning opening 31d (S416), whereas if the specified number has not been reached (S414: no), the predetermined opening is still open after the special winning opening 31d is opened. Since the time has not passed and the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31d has not reached the prescribed number, the big hit game process shown in FIG. Returning to the game control process of FIG.

  While the game control process of FIG. 9 is repeatedly executed, whether a predetermined opening time has elapsed after the grand prize opening 31d is opened (S412: yes), or a prescribed number of game balls are entered into the big prize opening 31d. When the ball is formed (S414: yes), the special winning opening 31d is closed (S416).

  Thus, one round game is completed. When the big hit game process is executed in the game control process due to the next timer interrupt, it is determined in S402 that the big winning opening 31d is closed (S402: no), and the predetermined number of round games are completed. Is determined (S404). As a result of the determination process of S404, if all the round games have not ended (S404: no), after confirming that the closing time of the big prize opening has reached a predetermined time (S406: yes), the big prize opening again 31d is opened and a new round game is started (S408), and a round start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S410). On the other hand, if it is determined in S404 that the predetermined number of round games have ended (S404: yes), the jackpot flag is set to OFF to end the jackpot game (S418), and a command indicating the end of the jackpot game. After the (big hit game end command) is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S420), the big hit end processing is started (S450).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process of this embodiment. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the big hit end process, the CPU 201 performs a process for starting the high probability release period with the end of the big hit game. In this process, first, the high-accuracy flag is set to ON to set the gaming state to a high probability state (S500), and the high probability state is repeatedly executed up to 80 times without generating a big hit. In step S502, the value of the high-accuracy counter is set to “80” in order to continue the operation. Next, in order to set the gaming state to the open extended state, the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension flag are set to ON (S504, S506), and the open extended state is changed 80 times at maximum without causing a big hit. In order to continue until the game is repeatedly executed, “80” is set to the value of the fluctuation shortening counter (S508). It should be noted that during the high probability release period after the end of the big hit game, before the number of executions of the symbol variable game reaches 80 times, that is, before the values of the “high accuracy counter” and “variation shortening counter” become “0”, respectively. When a big hit occurs, “80” is set in each counter again after the big hit game related to the big hit is completed.

  As described above, when various flags and counters are set in order to start a highly reliable release period with the end of the big hit game, a game state designation command indicating the setting status is transmitted to the sub control board 220 (S514). ). Thereafter, the big hit game end process shown in FIG. 19 is finished and the big hit game process shown in FIG. 18 is finished, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  Whether the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes a jackpot game (specific game) advantageous to the player based on the game ball entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b (start port). A big hit determination (whether or not) is executed. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes a jackpot determination (whether or not determination) as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game (specific game) advantageous to the player based on the special figure hold (starting ball entering information). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to “correction determination unit”. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes a big hit game (specific game) when the result of the big hit determination (whether or not determination) is a big hit (winning). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to “specific game execution means”. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 detects that the effect button BT has been operated (input by the player). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to “input detection means”.

  In addition, the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 stores up to four (specific number) special figure reservations (starting ball entering information acquired based on the ball entering the starting port). Therefore, the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 corresponds to “starting ball entry information storage means”. In addition, the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 combines the pseudo hold (the effect entry information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the effect start opening) with the number of the special figure hold (start entry information). Store up to 4 (specific number). Therefore, the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 corresponds to “effect entry ball information storage means”.

D. Production control process:
Next, an effect control process for executing a game effect (symbol change effect, pseudo-change effect, jackpot game effect, etc.) in conjunction with the progress of the game will be described. The game effect is performed using effect devices such as various LEDs / lamps 4b to 4d, the speaker 5y, and the effect display device 27. Specifically, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits various driving signals to the various LEDs / lamps 4b to 4d via the decorative driving board 226 in accordance with the progress of the game, whereby the various LEDs / lamps 4b to 4d. Are made to emit light with light emission patterns corresponding to various effects. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 transmits a command (effect command) to the image / sound control board 230 in accordance with the progress of the game. When the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 receives the effect command from the sub control board 220, the type of image data corresponding to the effect command, the display position of the image data, the enlargement / reduction ratio of the image data, etc. (drawing list) And the determined drawing list is transmitted to the VDP 234. When the VDP 234 receives the drawing list, the VDP 234 reads out image data from the image ROM 235 based on the received drawing list, and outputs the read image data to the effect display device 27 in the position and display method based on the drawing list. When the CPU 221 of the image / sound control board 230 receives the effect command from the sub-control board 220, it determines the sound data (music data, etc.) corresponding to the effect command and sends the determined sound data from the sound ROM 236. read out. Then, sound (music or the like) based on the read sound data is output from the speaker 5y via the amplifier board 224.

  As described above, the image / sound control board 230 according to the present embodiment responds to the effect commands independently of the sub control board 220 after receiving the commands (effect commands) corresponding to the various effects from the sub control board 220. Image and audio output can be performed. As described above, in this embodiment, the “CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220” is the main player, and the game effects are performed in cooperation with the “decorative drive board 226” and the “CPU 231 and VDP 234 of the image / sound control board 230”. It has become a thing. In the following, a process for executing a game effect will be described with reference to “CPU 221 of sub-control board 220”, which is the execution subject of the game effect.

  The “symbol variation effect process” and “hold display process” performed in the effect control process will be described below. The effect control process is executed as a timer interrupt process every 4 msec in the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. Therefore, the “symbol variation effect process” and the “hold display process” performed in the effect control process are also executed every 4 msec.

D-1. Design variation effect processing:
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation effect process of the present embodiment. The symbol variation effect process is executed in the effect control process by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. When the symbol variation effect process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (S5000). As described above with reference to FIG. 15, the change start command is sent from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220 when the special symbol change display is started on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32. This is a command (variation pattern designation command, stop symbol designation command) for designating the variation pattern identification information for identifying the variation pattern of the special symbol and the stop symbol.

  When the variation start command is received (S5000: yes), a process of determining the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is performed (S5002). Here, the effect pattern table is stored in the ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220. In the effect pattern table, after the variable display of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is started on the screen of the effect display device 27, the mode until the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a predetermined stop symbol is displayed. The effect pattern to be shown is stored in association with the variation pattern identification information of the special symbol.

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a part of the effect pattern table of the present embodiment. On the left side of FIG. 21A, variation pattern identification information designated by a variation pattern designation command is shown. In addition, on the right side of FIG. 21A, an effect pattern corresponding to each variation pattern identification information is shown. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command as the variation start command, in step S5002 of FIG. 20, the representation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern identification information designated by the variation pattern designation command is displayed in the representation pattern table. Select from. Examples of the production pattern include the type of image data used for the design variation production and its output mode, the type and output mode of the audio data used for the design variation production, the light emission patterns of the various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4d in the design variation production, etc. Is remembered.

  When the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined (S5002), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c to be stopped and displayed on the screen of the effect display device 27 in the symbol variation effect are determined (S5004). Specifically, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command is out of the design, the symbols are displayed so that the numbers of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are not aligned (in a deviating manner). To decide. In particular, when the effect pattern determined in the process of S5002 is a reach effect pattern, the left identification symbol 27a and the right identification symbol 27c are the same number, and the middle identification symbol 27b is another number. Determine the design. When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command is a big hit symbol, the symbols are determined so that the numbers of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are aligned (in a big hit manner) and stopped.

  Thus, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined (S5002), and when the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c to be stopped and displayed as a result of this symbol variation effect are determined (S5004), the identification symbol 27a is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 27. , 27b and 27c are started to start the symbol change effect (S5006). If no change start command has been received (S5000: no), the processing of S5002 to S5006 is omitted.

  When the symbol variation effect is started as described above (S5006), it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command is received from the main control board 200 (S5008). As described above with reference to FIG. 11, the symbol stop command is used when the special symbol that is being variably displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 is stopped and displayed for final display. This is a command transmitted from 200 to the sub-control board 220. If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S5008: no), the symbol variation effect process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol stop command is received (S5008: yes), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the effect display device 27 are stopped and displayed with the symbol determined in the process of S5004 ( S5010).

  Here, after the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed together with the special symbol, the next symbol variation game is not started until the display time for the special symbol has elapsed, so the next symbol variation effect is also started. Not. Normally, if a new effect is not started in a state in which the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c remain stopped and displayed. That is, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed are stopped and displayed until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  Next, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines whether or not a pseudo-variable effect start command is received (S5020). As described above with reference to FIG. 14, the pseudo variation effect start command is a command in which the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 instructs the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 to start the pseudo change effect. In addition, information (pseudo variation effect pattern identification information) for identifying the pseudo variation effect pattern determined by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is included.

  If a pseudo variation effect start command has been received (S5020: yes), a process of determining a pseudo variation effect pattern is performed (S5022). Here, the ROM 222 of the sub-control board 220 stores a pseudo variation effect pattern table. In the pseudo variation effect pattern table, a pseudo variation effect pattern indicating an effect mode similar to the symbol variation effect is stored in association with the pseudo variation effect identification information.

  FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a part of the pseudo variation effect pattern table of the present embodiment. On the left side of FIG. 21 (b), pseudo-variation effect pattern identification information designated by the pseudo-change effect start command is shown. In addition, on the right side of FIG. 21 (b), pseudo variation effect patterns corresponding to each pseudo variation effect pattern identification information are shown. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pseudo variation effect start command, the pseudo variation effect pattern corresponding to the pseudo variation effect pattern identification information specified by the pseudo variation effect start command is converted into the pseudo variation in the process of S5022 of FIG. Select from the production pattern table. As the pseudo variation effect pattern, similar to the effect pattern described above with reference to FIG. 21A, the type of image data used for the pseudo variation effect, its output mode, the type of audio data used for the pseudo variation effect, and its The output mode, the light emission patterns of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4d in the pseudo variation effect, and the like are stored. When the pseudo variation effect pattern is determined (S5022), pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z to be stopped and displayed on the screen of the effect display device 27 in the pseudo variation effect are determined (S5024).

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a pseudo-variation effect according to the present embodiment. As is apparent from a comparison between FIG. 22 and FIG. 4, in the pseudo variation effect of this embodiment, instead of “identification symbols 27 a, 27 b, 27 c surrounded by circles” in the symbol variation effect, "Pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, 27z" surrounded by a pentagon are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27.

  In the process of S5024 in FIG. 20, the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z as shown in FIG. 22 are determined as symbols to be stopped and displayed as a result of the pseudo variation effect. Specifically, if the pseudo variation effect pattern determined in the process of S5022 is a “pseudo variation effect pattern corresponding to (similar to) the symbol variation effect of the out-of-phase”, the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, 27z The symbol is determined so that the numbers are not displayed and stopped. In particular, when the pseudo variation effect pattern determined in the process of S5022 is a “pseudo variation effect pattern corresponding to (similar to) the reach effect (a kind of symbol variation effect)”, the left pseudo identification symbol 27x and the right pseudo effect pattern 27x are displayed. The symbols are determined so that the identification symbol 27z is the same number and the medium pseudo-identification symbol 27y is another number. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “pseudo variation effect pattern corresponding to (similar to) the symbol variation effect of the big hit mode” is not stored. That is, the pseudo-variation effect that stops and displays the numbers of the pseudo-identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z is not executed. This is different from the case where the numbers of the pseudo-identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z are aligned and stopped in the pseudo-variation effect, and the numbers of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are aligned and stopped in the symbol-change effect. This is because the big hit game is not started. That is, if the numbers of the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z are stopped and displayed together in the pseudo-variation effect, the player is expected to start the big hit game, but eventually the big hit game is not started, so it is warped. This is because it may cool down the entertainment industry.

  Thus, the pseudo variation effect pattern is determined (S5022), and when the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z to be stopped and displayed as a result of the pseudo variation effect are determined (S5024), the pseudo identification symbol 27x is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 27. , 27y, 27z are started to display a pseudo-change effect (S5026). If the pseudo-variable effect start command has not been received (S5020: no), the processing of S5022 to S5026 is omitted.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a pseudo variation effect is being performed (S5027). As a result, when the pseudo variation effect is being performed (S5027: yes), it is determined whether or not the “shortening effect” is being performed (S5028). As described above with reference to FIG. 13, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a special figure hold occurs during the pseudo-variation production, when the production button BT is operated, the execution time of the pseudo-variation production ( By setting the remaining time of the pseudo variation effect time) to the second predetermined time, the pseudo variation effect time is shortened. When the second predetermined time is set in this way, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a pseudo variation effect corresponding to the second predetermined time. The pseudo variation effect corresponding to the second predetermined time is a “shortening effect”. In the determination processing in S5028, it is determined whether or not the “pseudo effect” has already been executed because the pseudo variation effect has been shortened.

  As a result, when the shortening effect is not being performed (S5028: yes), whether the first hold occurrence command or the second hold occurrence command has been received, that is, the shortening effect is not yet performed during the execution of the pseudo variable effect. It is determined whether special figure suspension has occurred in a state where it has not been executed (S5030). As a result, when the special figure hold occurs (S5030: yes), the “prompt effect” for prompting the player to operate the effect button BT is executed to shorten the pseudo-variable effect (S5032).

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the reminder effect of the present embodiment is executed. As shown in FIG. 23, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if a special figure hold (here, the first special figure hold) occurs during execution of the pseudo-variable effect, the characters “shortened” and the design of the effect button BT “Reminder effect 27g” is executed. The prompting effect 27g is displayed smaller than the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z so as not to prevent the player from visually recognizing the pseudo symbol variation effect.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the shortening effect is not yet executed during the execution of the pseudo variation effect, the reminder effect 27g is executed every time the special figure hold occurs. Of course, if no special figure suspension occurs (S5030: no), even if the pseudo variation effect is shortened and terminated early, the symbol variation game (design variation effect) is not performed, so the prompting effect 27g is not executed.

  If the shortening effect is not yet executed while the pseudo-change effect is being executed, it is subsequently determined whether or not a pseudo-change effect shortening command is received (S5034). As described above with reference to FIG. 13, the pseudo variation effect shortening command is a command transmitted from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 when the effect change button BT is operated to shorten the pseudo variation effect time. If the pseudo variation effect shortening command is received (S5034: yes), the shortening effect is executed instead of the pseudo variation effect being executed (S5036). Specifically, as the shortening effect, after the fluctuation speed of the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z is reduced, the effect of a mode in which the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z are stopped is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the prompting effect is executed during the pseudo-change effect, the pseudo-change effect time is obtained by executing the shortened effect as the pseudo-change effect when the effect button BT is operated. Shorten. Of course, when the effect button BT is not operated, that is, when the pseudo variation effect shortening command is not received (S5034: no), the process of S5036 is omitted. If the pseudo-change effect is not being performed (S5027: no), and if the pseudo-change effect is already being executed (S5028: yes), the processing of S5030 to S5036 is omitted.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a pseudo variation effect stop command is received (S5038). As described above with reference to FIG. 13, the pseudo variation effect stop command is a command in which the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 instructs the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 to stop the pseudo change effect. As a result, when the pseudo variation effect stop command is received (S5038: yes), the identification symbols 27x, 27y, 27z of the effect display device 27 are stopped and displayed with the symbols determined in the process of S5024 (S5040). If the pseudo variation effect stop command has not been received (S5038: no), the process of S5040 is omitted.

  Here, as described above, when the symbol variation effect is executed, the next symbol variation effect is not started until the special symbol fixed display time elapses, so that the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped are displayed. It is possible to secure time for the player to visually recognize the game. On the other hand, when the pseudo variation effect is executed, since the fixed display time is not set, the next symbol variation effect or the pseudo variation effect can be started immediately after the end of the pseudo variation effect. That is, there is a possibility that the player cannot visually recognize the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z. Therefore, the pseudo variation effect of the present embodiment is a predetermined time (visual recognition of the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, 27z) than the end time of the pseudo variation effect in order to make the player visually recognize the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, 27z. The pseudo-identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z are stopped and displayed just before the time necessary for Of course, when the pseudo variation effect is executed, the fixed display time may be set as in the case where the symbol variation effect is executed.

D-2. Hold display processing:
24 to 25 are flowcharts showing the hold display process of this embodiment. The hold display process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as part of the effect control process. In the hold display process, “first special figure hold symbol” indicating that the first special figure hold is stored, “pseudo hold symbol” indicating that the pseudo hold is stored, and the second special figure hold are displayed. A process of displaying “second special figure holding symbol” indicating that it is stored on the display screen of the effect display device 27 is performed.

  When the hold display process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a first hold occurrence command has been received (S6000). As described above with reference to FIG. 10, the first hold occurrence command is a command transmitted from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 when the first special figure hold occurs.

  As a result, when the first hold occurrence command is received (S6000: yes), the “first special figure hold symbol” and the “pseudo hold symbol” are displayed in the first special figure hold display area based on the first hold occurrence command. 27e is displayed (S6002). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 10, the first hold occurrence command includes information indicating the first special figure hold number and the pseudo hold number obtained by adding the first special figure hold generated this time. Based on this information, the “first special figure hold symbol” and the “pseudo hold symbol” are displayed in the first special figure hold display area 27e.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the reserved symbol of this embodiment is displayed. In FIG. 26, the circular reserved symbol displayed in the first special figure holding display area 27e indicates the first special figure reserved symbol, and the pentagonal reserved symbol indicates the pseudo reserved symbol. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 26, in the state where one first special figure hold and one pseudo hold are stored, the first special figure hold increases to two by the occurrence of the first special figure hold. The appearance is shown. The circular reserved symbol displayed in the second special figure hold display area 27f is the second special figure reserved symbol.

  Here, in the first special figure hold display area 27e, corresponding effects (symbol variation effect, pseudo variation effect) are executed in order from the hold symbol displayed on the left side (in order from the hold symbol displayed on the left side). Digested). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 14, the symbol variation effect based on the special symbol hold is executed with priority over the execution of the pseudo variation effect based on the pseudo hold (the special diagram). As shown in FIG. 26, even if the first special figure hold occurs in the state where the pseudo hold is stored first, the first special figure hold symbol has priority over the pseudo hold symbol as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the left side.

  In this way, when the processing related to the display of the holding symbol when the first special figure holding is generated is finished, it is determined whether or not a pseudo holding occurrence command is received (S6004). As described above with reference to FIG. 10, the pseudo hold generation command is a command transmitted from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 when the pseudo hold occurs.

  As a result, when the pseudo hold occurrence command is received (S6004: yes), the “first special figure hold symbol” and the “pseudo hold symbol” are stored in the first special figure hold display area 27e based on the pseudo hold occurrence command. It is displayed (S6006). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 10, the pseudo hold occurrence command includes information indicating the first special figure hold number and the pseudo hold number obtained by adding the pseudo hold generated this time. Based on this, the “first special figure hold symbol” and the “pseudo hold symbol” are displayed in the first special figure hold display area 27e. Of course, the pseudo hold symbol corresponding to the pseudo hold generated this time has the lowest priority in executing the corresponding effect (pseudo variation effect), so the hold symbol displayed in the first special figure hold display area 27e. It is displayed on the rightmost side.

  In this way, when the process related to the display of the hold symbol at the time of the pseudo hold occurs, it is determined whether or not the second hold occurrence command is received (S6008). As described above with reference to FIG. 10, the second hold occurrence command is a command transmitted from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 when the second special figure hold occurs.

  As a result, when the second hold occurrence command is received (S6008: yes), the “second special figure hold symbol” is displayed in the second special figure hold display area 27f based on the second hold occurrence command (S6010). ). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 10, the second hold occurrence command includes information indicating the number of second special figure holds added to the second special figure hold generated this time. Based on this, the “second special figure holding symbol” is displayed.

  As described above, when the processing related to the display of the reserved symbols at the time of the first special figure hold occurrence, the pseudo hold occurrence, and the second special figure hold occurrence has been completed, whether or not the change start command has been received subsequently. Is determined (S6020 in FIG. 25). As described above with reference to FIG. 15, the change start command is a command transmitted from the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to the sub control board 220 when the symbol change game is started based on the special figure hold. is there. Therefore, in the determination process of S6020, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game is started based on any special figure hold.

  As a result, when the symbol variation game is started based on any special figure hold (S6020: yes), it is determined whether the special figure hold is the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold (S6022). ). This determination processing is performed based on information included in the change start command received this time. When the symbol variation game is started based on the first special figure hold (S6022: yes), the first special figure hold symbol corresponding to the first special figure hold stored first (first) (first) The first special figure holding symbol displayed on the leftmost side in the one special figure holding display area 27e is deleted, and the first special figure holding symbol and the pseudo holding symbol that are still displayed are shifted to the left (S6024). . On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is started based on the second special figure hold (S6022: no), the second special figure hold corresponding to the oldest (first) stored second special figure hold. The symbol (the second special figure reservation symbol displayed on the leftmost side in the second special figure reservation display area 27f) is deleted, and the second special figure reservation symbol still displayed is shifted to the left side (S6026). Of course, by deleting the first special figure reservation symbol, when the reserved symbols (first special figure reservation symbol, pseudo-holding symbol) displayed in the first special figure reservation display area 27e disappear, and When the second special figure holding symbol displayed in the second special figure holding display area 27f disappears by deleting the second special figure holding symbol, the process of shifting the holding symbol to the left is omitted.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a pseudo variation effect start command has been received (S6028). As described above with reference to FIG. 14, the pseudo-variable effect start command is a command for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to instruct the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 to start the pseudo-variable effect. Therefore, in the determination process of S6028, it is determined whether or not the pseudo variation effect is started based on the pseudo hold.

  As a result, when the pseudo variation effect is started based on the pseudo hold (S6028: yes), the pseudo hold symbol corresponding to the oldest (previously) stored pseudo hold (in the first special figure hold display area 27e). The pseudo-pending symbols displayed on the left side of the displayed pseudo-pending symbols) are deleted, and the first special figure holding symbols and pseudo-pending symbols that are still displayed are shifted to the left (S6038). Of course, if the reserved symbol (first special symbol reserved symbol, pseudo reserved symbol) displayed in the first special symbol reserved display area 27e disappears by deleting the pseudo reserved symbol, the reserved symbol is displayed on the left side. The process of shifting to is omitted.

  The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes display control of game effects (symbol change effect, pseudo change effect, jackpot game effect, etc.) displayed on the display means (effect display device 27). Also, based on the symbol variation effect (game effect) executed based on the ball entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b (start port) and the ball entering the pseudo start port 60 (effect start port). In at least a part of the pseudo variation effect (game effect) to be executed, the same or related game effect can be executed. In addition, as a symbol variation effect (game effect to be executed based on the ball entering the start opening), if the result of the big hit determination (win / fail determination) is not a big hit (specific result), it has a probability of 10% (predetermined probability). Reach effect (specific effect) is executed, and the effect is similar to the reach effect with a probability of 40% (probability higher than a predetermined probability) as a pseudo-variable effect (game effect executed based on entering the effect start opening) (A game effect identical or related to the specific effect) is executed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, when special figure hold (starting ball entry information) and pseudo hold (effect ball entry information) are stored, produces a pseudo-variable effect (based on the ball entry information). Prior to the game effect), the symbol variation effect (game effect) based on the special figure hold (starting entry information) is executed. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 corresponds to “display control means”.

  In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 has a first special figure holding symbol (starting storage information) indicating special figure holding (starting ball entering information) and a pseudo holding symbol (producing ballistic information) indicating pseudo holding (effect ball entering information). (Memory information) display control. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 corresponds to “stored information display control means”. Further, the CPU 221 (display control means) of the sub-control board 220 determines that the result of the big hit determination (win / no-go determination) is the big hit (specific result) as the symbol variation effect (game effect executed based on the ball entering the start opening). If it is, the reach effect (specific effect) is executed with a probability of 100% (first probability), and if the result of the big hit determination (whether or not) is not the big hit (specific result), a probability of 10% (second probability) ) To execute a reach effect (specific effect), and as a pseudo-variable effect (game effect based on the ball entering the effect start opening), an effect similar to the reach effect (the third effect) (specific effect and Execute the same or related game effects). Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 indicates that the effect button BT has been operated during execution of the pseudo-variation effect (game effect based on the ball entering the effect start port). ) Is detected, it is possible to shorten the execution time of the pseudo variation effect (game effect) being executed.

E. Effects obtained by the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when the frequency of entering the game ball into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b is low, the game ball enters the pseudo start port 60. By making a ball, it is possible to increase the frequency of entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b that the player can experience. In addition to this, even if the execution frequency of the symbol variation effect is low because the frequency of entering the game ball into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b is low, the game ball to the simulated start port 60 is low. By executing the pseudo variation effect based on the entrance of the ball, the execution frequency of the symbol variation effect that the player can experience can be increased. As a result, even when the frequency of entering the game balls into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b is low, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first start port 17a, the second start port 17b, and the simulated start port 60 are provided at positions where a game ball launched with a specific strength can enter the game area 11. It has been. Thereby, a game ball launched at a specific intensity by the player to enter the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b can also enter the pseudo start port 60. Accordingly, when the player aims to enter the game ball into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b, the game ball naturally enters the pseudo start port 60 and the pseudo variation effect is executed. The difference between the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b and the simulated start port 60 that the player feels, and the difference between the symbol variation effect and the pseudo variation effect can be reduced, and the symbol variation that the player can experience The execution frequency of the production can be further increased. As a result, even if the frequency of entering the game ball into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b is low, it is possible to further suppress the decrease in the game interest.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the reach effect is executed with a higher probability than in the case of losing, so the player is expected to execute the reach effect. . Then, when a game ball enters the simulated start opening 60, an effect similar to the reach effect that the player expects (a pseudo-variable effect) is executed. Execute with a higher probability than Therefore, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of reach effects that the player can experience. As a result, even if the frequency of entering the game ball into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b is low, it is possible to further suppress the decrease in the game interest. In addition, when a ball is simply entered into the pseudo start opening, the probability effect is executed at least one of the first start opening and the second start opening in the selected pseudo variation effect (game effect). The reach production may be executed with a high probability. Also, not all reach productions are executed with a high probability, but a specific reach production is executed with a high probability, and with respect to other reach productions, the first start port or the second start port is executed with a higher probability. Or may be executed with the same probability. Further, the pseudo fluctuation effect (game effect) executed with high probability is not limited to the reach effect, but may be a notice effect, an operation of a movable object, a button effect, or the like.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when special figure hold (first special figure hold, second special figure hold) and pseudo hold are stored, the symbol change game based on the special figure hold (design change effect) ) Is executed in preference to the pseudo variation effect based on the pseudo hold (special drawing hold is preferentially digested). Therefore, the pseudo variation effect can be executed without giving a feeling of frustration to the player who desires to confirm the result of the big hit determination early.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays the first special figure reservation symbol and the pseudo reservation symbol in the first special figure reservation display area 27e, and the first special figure reservation symbol and the pseudo reservation symbol are four in total. Up to (the number that can store the first special figure hold) is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the pseudo-holding symbol is the first special figure holding symbol and to feel that many first special figure holdings are stored. As a result, the difference between the first start port 17a and the pseudo start port 60 that the player feels and the difference between the symbol variation effect and the pseudo variation effect can be further reduced. As a result, even if the frequency of entering the game balls into the first start port 17a is low, it is possible to further suppress a decrease in the game interest.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a special figure hold occurs during execution of a pseudo-variable effect, indicates the execution time (pseudo-variable effect time) of the pseudo-variable effect being executed when the effect button BT is operated. Shorten. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to select whether to continue the pseudo-variable effect or to shorten the pseudo-variable effect time and accelerate the start of the symbol-variable game (symbol-variable effect). Is possible. Further, as the means for detecting the player's input, the effect button is exemplified, but the operation means having an operation unit that can be operated by the player, the contact type detection means (touch sensor) for detecting the player's contact, It is good also as a non-contact-type detection means which detects a player's operation. These are collectively referred to as “input detection means for detecting player input”. Moreover, you may provide separately the production | generation button BT and the shortening button which shortens the execution time of a pseudo | simulation variation production.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described about this invention, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the effect of changing the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the symbol variation effect to the pseudo identification symbols 27x, 27y, and 27z is executed as the pseudo variation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is only necessary that at least a part of the image displayed during the pseudo variation effect is the same as any of the images displayed during the symbol variation effect. For example, a configuration in which the character images to be displayed are the same between the pseudo variation effect and the symbol variation effect, or a configuration in which only the background image to be displayed is different from each other may be employed. Of course, the image displayed during the pseudo variation effect may be the same as the image displayed during the symbol variation effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the symbol variation effect is executed prior to the pseudo variation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of the first start port 17a, the second start port 17b, and the pseudo start port 60 is used. It is good also as a structure which performs corresponding production | presentation (symbol variation production or pseudo-variation production) in the order in which the game balls entered. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs a pseudo | simulation variation effect in priority with a design variation effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the symbol variation effect and the pseudo variation effect are not executed redundantly. However, these effects may be executed redundantly. In the above-described embodiment, the symbol variation effect based on the first special symbol hold and the symbol variation effect based on the second special symbol hold are not executed redundantly, but these effects are executed redundantly. It is good also as a structure.

  In the above-described embodiment, the symbol variation effect is performed in response to the special symbol variation display. However, the symbol variation effect (hereinafter, also referred to as “general variation variation effect”) is performed in response to the normal symbol variation display. It is good also as composition which performs. Then, either the normal symbol operation left gate 36 or the normal symbol operation right gate 37 and the pseudo start port 60 are provided at a position where a game ball launched at a specific intensity can enter the game area 11, and the pseudo start It is good also as a structure which performs the pseudo | simulation fluctuation effect similar to a usual figure change effect when a game ball enters a mouth.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a time-variable probability variation machine (so-called ST machine) having a probability variation rush rate of 100% has been described. However, for example, a model in which the jackpot probability after the jackpot game ends is set to “low probability” or “high probability”, or the jackpot probability is set to a low probability and the opening time of the second start port 17b is extended. The present invention can be applied to all types of pachinko machines, such as a model that can set a probability open extension state (low probability open period) and a model that does not change the jackpot probability before and after the jackpot game starts. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination is performed, and when it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the jackpot game (specific game) in which the jackpot 31d is opened is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As a result of the determination as to whether or not the game is successful, a specific game in which the big winning opening 31d is in an open state may be executed even when a small win is provided. In this case, at least a jackpot in which the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to a predetermined period and a jackpot in which the period in which the big prize opening is in an open state compared to the jackpot is set to be a small hit can do. Further, in this embodiment, the big hit determination is determined as a hit / no-go determination, but the determination of whether the big hit, the small hit or missed is also referred to as “win / no-go determination”. Moreover, in this specification, it is also simply called "hit" as a term indicating both big hits and small hits.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port 17a, first game port provided on the game board) are used. 2) A pachinko machine that gives a player a profit (game value) as a result of a game by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the game balls entering the start opening 17b, the big prize opening 31d, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that gives a player a game profit (game value), and in this case, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained. . As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  The present invention can be used for a ball game machine used in a game hall.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine), 17a ... 1st starting port, 17b ... 2nd starting port, 27 ... Production display device (display means), 28 ... 1st symbol display device, 32 ... 2nd symbol display device , 31d ... Large winning opening, 60 ... Pseudo start opening (production start opening), 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (win / fail judgment means, specific game execution means, input detection means), 203 ... RAM (starting pitch information) Storage means, effect entry ball information storage means), 220... Sub-control board, 221... CPU (display control means, storage information display control means).

Claims (3)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Starting entry information storing means for storing starting entry information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the start opening;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to execute a specific game advantageous to a player based on the starting entry information;
Display means for displaying game effects;
Display control means for executing display control of a game effect displayed on the display means;
Specific game execution means for executing the specific game when the result of the determination is successful;
A ball game machine equipped with
Production start opening where game balls can enter,
Effect entry information storing means for storing effect entry information acquired based on an entry of a game ball into the effect start port;
With
The display control means is a game effect that is the same or related in at least a part of a game effect that is executed based on the entry to the start opening and a game effect that is executed based on the entry to the effect start port. Is executable,
When the start entry information and the effect entry information are stored, the game effect based on the start entry information is executed in preference to the game effect based on the effect entry information. A ball game machine to play. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The starting pitch information storage means can store the starting pitch information up to a specific number,
The effect entry information storing means can store the effect entry information, up to the specific number, together with the number of effect entry information stored by the start entry information storing means,
Display control of start memory information indicating the start pitch information stored in the start pitch information storage means and effect storage information indicating the effect pitch information stored in the effect pitch information storage means A bullet ball game machine comprising storage information display control means for executing In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
Provided with an input detection means for detecting an input by a player,
When the input detection means detects an input during execution of a game effect based on a ball entering the effect start port, the execution time of the game effect being executed can be shortened.

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