JP2014239937A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To lighten player's mental burden just before and after closing time.SOLUTION: When current time is included in a predetermined time range and no jackpots are determined by jackpot winning/losing determination means, a sub-control processing part of a Pachinko machine executes a specific performance that does not appear when the current time is not included in the predetermined time range and no jackpots are determined by the jackpot winning/losing determination means, and suggests a possibility that a jackpot occurs to a player, enables the player to operate an operation part, and then performs a change regarding whether the specific performance is executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that uses a game ball to play a game.

  Generally, in a pachinko machine called a digipachi, a special design is triggered by the game ball being launched toward the game area in the game board by the player's handle operation, and the game ball flowing down the game area won the starting prize opening. The electronic lottery related to is executed. Then, in the special symbol display device, the special symbol is variably displayed, and the special symbol based on the electronic lottery result (lottery result) is stopped and displayed, so that the player is notified of the lottery result. At this time, if the lottery result is a jackpot, a special symbol combination indicating that it is a jackpot is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device, and a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player compared to a normal game is started. The In this jackpot game, the attacker device opens and closes a predetermined number of times and can win a big prize opening, so that the player can acquire many prize balls.

  In addition, in the electronic lottery on pachinko machines, it is not just a big win, but a normal probability big win where the jackpot winning probability is normal after the jackpot game is finished, or a high probability big win where the jackpot winning probability is higher than usual after the jackpot game ends (probability change) In general, it is a lottery. In addition, there may be a case where a time-saving game for operating the electric tulip provided in the winning path to the starting winning opening to increase the winning opportunity for the starting winning opening is given. For example, if a time-reduced game is given to a high-probability state after the jackpot game related to a high-probability jackpot, it is possible to increase the lottery opportunities per unit time while suppressing the additional insertion of acquired prize balls. It is possible to win the next jackpot efficiently in a short time and efficiently increase the possession ball.

  Furthermore, in addition to winning a high-probability jackpot, although it is a high-probability jackpot, it appears that the player wins the normal-probability jackpot, and that the jackpot winning probability is high after the jackpot game ends. By drawing lots of indeterminate high-probability states (latent probability change states) that cannot be easily recognized, the gameability is improved and the operation rate of pachinko machines is improved. However, if the player does not thoroughly recognize that the electronic lottery is performed with a high jackpot winning probability, the player may be frustrated. Therefore, through a specific opportunity such as pressing a specific button (for example, Patent Document 1), winning a small hit (for example, Patent Document 2), or winning for a specific performance mode (for example, Patent Document 3), There is known a technique for notifying a player that a gaming state is a state in which the jackpot winning probability is high.

  By the way, the privilege such as the gaming state having a high jackpot winning probability described above is given on the assumption that a certain amount of gaming time can be secured even after the jackpot game ends. However, even when the closing time of the store where the pachinko machine is installed is reached, even if the gaming state at that time is a gaming state (high probability state) promised to acquire many prize balls as described above After that, the game cannot be continued. Therefore, a technique for improving the operation efficiency of the pachinko machine by gradually reducing the variation time of the special symbol as the closing time approaches is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 4).

JP 2009-006028 A JP 2009-268697 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-065388 JP 2008-035940 A

  Winning a high-probability jackpot can easily be expected to win a jackpot at least once more, so it is common for players to continue playing until they win a winning ball for the jackpot game. Therefore, in order to prevent a situation in which a prize ball that should have been originally acquired cannot be acquired due to closing, the player often rushes the progress of the game when closing the store with a high probability state. Also, if the closing time is reached without winning the jackpot while the gaming state has a high probability of winning the jackpot, the player will not be disappointed that he could have won more prize balls if he had time. Did not get. In addition, when it is clear that the gaming state at the time of closing a pachinko machine is a gaming state with a high probability of winning a big hit, there are also stores that are offering a guarantee of a certain amount of balls after closing. Occasionally, with a limited number of employees, the store closing process, such as counting the number of prize balls as a result of the game and exchanging prizes, may be overwhelmed by the overlap of the payout process.

  In view of such a problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine capable of improving an operating rate by a limited time effect.

  In order to solve the above problems, a pachinko machine according to the present invention includes a game board having a game area where game balls flow down, a start winning opening provided in the game area, and an effect display device for displaying effects related to the game. In response to the command from the main control processing unit and the main control processing unit that controls the game by performing electronic lottery related to the special symbol triggered by the game ball winning at the start winning opening, A sub-control processing unit that executes an effect and an operation unit that accepts the player's operation, and the main control processing unit is a means for performing electronic lottery and generates a special symbol for a special symbol Random number generating means for special symbol Random means for acquiring random number for special symbol from among random numbers for special symbol generated by random number generating means for special symbol in response to a game ball winning at the start winning opening, And special figure When the special symbol random number acquired by the random number acquiring unit is a random symbol indicating a jackpot, the special symbol lottery unit configured to include a jackpot determination unit and a jackpot determination unit In a pachinko machine having a jackpot game control means for providing a jackpot game when judged, a timekeeping means for timing the current time, and a timekeeping judgment for determining whether the current time is included in a predetermined time range And the sub-control processing unit includes the current time in the predetermined time range when the current time is included in the predetermined time range and the jackpot determination unit determines that it is not a big hit. And a specific effect that does not appear when the jackpot determination means determines that the jackpot is not a jackpot and suggests that a jackpot may occur to the player, After the operation of the operations that are characterized by changing whether or not to execute the specific effect.

  In order to solve the above problems, a pachinko machine according to the present invention includes a game board having a game area where game balls flow down, a start winning opening provided in the game area, and an effect display device for displaying effects related to the game. In response to the command from the main control processing unit and the main control processing unit that controls the game by performing electronic lottery related to the special symbol triggered by the game ball winning at the start winning opening, A sub-control processing unit that executes an effect and an operation unit that accepts the player's operation, and the main control processing unit is a means for performing electronic lottery and generates a special symbol for a special symbol Random number generating means for special symbol Random means for acquiring random number for special symbol from among random numbers for special symbol generated by random number generating means for special symbol in response to a game ball winning at the start winning opening, And special figure When the special symbol random number acquired by the random number acquiring unit is a random symbol indicating a jackpot, the special symbol lottery unit configured to include a jackpot determination unit and a jackpot determination unit In a pachinko machine having a jackpot game control means for providing a jackpot game when judged, a timekeeping means for timing the current time, and a timekeeping judgment for determining whether the current time is included in a predetermined time range And when the current time is not included in the predetermined time range, the sub-control processing unit refers to the first table including a plurality of effects, and the current time is predetermined. When the current time is not included in the predetermined time range, the effect is executed with reference to the second table including the specific effect that does not appear when the current time is not included in the predetermined time range. After operation of the operating unit by the player during that are included between the range, and executes the rendering back to the first table.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the operation rate by the effect of limiting the time.

It is an external appearance perspective view for demonstrating the schematic mechanical structure of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the glass door of the pachinko machine. It is an external view for demonstrating the schematic mechanical structure of a pachinko machine. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the table referred with a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the table referred with a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the table referred with a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the table referred with a pachinko machine. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the presentation control which concerns on the winning of the game ball to a start winning opening.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do. Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of a pachinko machine that can be played by a player will be described in that order.

(Mechanical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view for explaining a schematic mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 with a glass door opened. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is attached to a vertically long rectangular machine frame 2 installed in an island facility of a game arcade and a front opening of the machine frame 2 so as to be openable and closable in a door form. A front frame 6 that houses a launcher 5 that launches a game ball toward the game area 4 in the game board 3, and is attached to the front frame 6 so as to be openable and closable in the form of a door, and the game area 4 is played in the central opening. A glass door 8 fitted with a transparent glass plate 7 for allowing a person to observe, a tray 9 attached to the front frame 6 below the glass door 8 so as to be openable and closable in the form of a door, and containing a game ball, and a launching device 5 and a saucer unit 11 provided with a handle 10 for adjusting the launching intensity of the game ball. In addition, the upper part and the side part of the glass door 8 are provided with a speaker 12 that performs auditory effects such as sound effects and musical sounds, and a lamp unit 13 that performs visual effects with various light emission. Hereinafter, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described in detail.

  The game area 4 that can be observed through the glass plate 7 is partitioned and formed into a substantially circular shape by a guide rail 20 for sliding the game ball and a game ball regulating rail 21, and the launching device 5 is operated by operating the handle 10 by the player. The game ball fired from the game flows down in the game area 4. In the game area 4, a game nail (not shown) for changing the flow direction, a windmill (not shown), a stage 22, a start winning opening (start opening) 23 (see FIG. 23a and 23b are used, and the expressions 23a and 23b are used in the case where they are distinguished from each other.), A general winning opening 24, a through chucker 25, an electric tulip 26, an attacker device 27, and a special symbol display for informing a game result A device 28, an effect display device 29, a collection port 30 for collecting game balls that could not win a prize, and the like are provided.

  The special symbol display device 28 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays special symbols (numbers and patterns) in a variable manner. As a result of the electronic lottery performed when the game ball wins the start winning opening 23 The special symbol based on is stopped and displayed. The effect display device 29 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like located substantially in the center of the game board 3, and displays various effect modes having different jackpot expectations in conjunction with the change of the special symbol by the special symbol display device 28, for example. To do. The expression that the special symbol used in the following is changing is not only the state where the special symbol is changing on the special symbol display device 28 but also the effect display (display of various effect modes) on the effect display device 29. Including state. The player mainly enjoys the game while enjoying the effect display on the effect display device 29. Therefore, the special symbol display device 28 is provided apart from the lower right portion of the game board 3 so as not to enter the field of view of the player watching the effect display device 29 at the same time. Further, the shelf portion of the tray 9 is provided with a chance button 33 constituted by a push-type button switch. For example, only when the player presses the chance button 33, the currently changing special symbol is a big hit. When the effect display mode 29 is displayed on the effect display device 29, or when the special symbol that is currently changing is a big hit, the kite also seems to have won a big hit by pressing the chance button 33 by the player The player can be involved in the effect display by the effect display device 29 by performing an effect display to be shown.

  The through chucker 25 has a gate structure through which a game ball can pass, and a magnetic sensor type detection sensor (through chucker detection sensor) for detecting that the game ball has passed is built in the gate. . When the game ball passes through the through chucker 25, an electronic lottery related to the normal symbol is executed, and the lottery result is notified to the player through the normal symbol display device. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 34 is composed of two LED lamps provided adjacent to the special symbol display device 28, and one LED lamp is turned on when the lottery result of the normal symbol wins. In the event of a loss, the other LED lamp is lit.

  The stage 22 is disposed below the effect display device 29, and is a structure where the game ball stays temporarily while rolling. A groove is formed in the center of the stage 22, and a start winning opening 23a is arranged at a position directly below the groove. Therefore, the game ball dropped from the groove is guided to the start winning opening 23a with a high probability. The electric tulip 26 is provided in a winning path to the start winning opening 23 b and includes a pair of blade members that rotate about an axis orthogonal to the surface of the game board 3. When winning the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol performed when the game ball has passed through the through chucker 25, the solenoid of the electric tulip 26 is energized, and the pair of blade members rotate away from each other, It becomes possible to win the start winning opening 23b for a predetermined period. Thus, the player can obtain a lot of lottery opportunities.

  In the attacker device 27, the result of the electronic lottery related to the special symbol that is performed when the game ball wins at the start winning opening 23 becomes a big hit or a small win, and the big hit game that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game Or it is an apparatus that opens the winning path to the big winning opening 35 when the game is shifted to the small hit game. In the jackpot game, it becomes easy to win the big prize opening 35 through the attacker device 27, so that many prize balls are paid out to the player. However, in the jackpot game, the attacker device 27 is opened for a very short time and a small number of times. Because it is not, you can hardly get a prize ball. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 24, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize ball. It should be noted that sensors for detecting the passage of game balls are provided inside the start winning port 23, the general winning port 24, and the big winning port 35, respectively. The award ball (game ball) paid out in this way is once accommodated in the tray 9 and can be discharged to the outside as needed. The game balls thrown in or out by the player and accommodated in the tray 9 flow into the launching device 5 one by one, and the game area 4 has a firing strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle 10 by the player. Fired.

(Electric configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 3 is an external view for explaining a schematic mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, and FIGS. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the table referred with the pachinko machine. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control processing unit 50, a sub control processing unit 51, a special symbol display control unit 52, and a normal symbol via a support member on the back side of the game board 3. A display control unit 53, a payout control processing unit 54, and a launch control processing unit 55 are provided. The power supply device 57 shown in FIG. 4 receives supply of 24V AC power from an external power source, converts this AC power into a plurality of constant voltage DC power sources used in the pachinko machine 1, the main control processing unit 50, sub-control This is supplied to each control device such as the processing unit 51, the special symbol display control unit 52, the normal symbol display control unit 53, the payout control processing unit 54, and the launch control processing unit 55.

(Main control processing unit 50)
The main control processing unit 50 executes main processing related to the game of the pachinko machine 1 by a semiconductor integrated circuit including a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM storing programs, a RAM as a work area, and the like. Further, in the main control processing unit 50, the special symbol lottery unit (special symbol lottery means) 110 is obtained by cooperation of the central processing unit and the RAM based on the program stored in the ROM and the table stored in the storage unit. And a special symbol determination unit 120, a game command determination unit 130, a jackpot game control unit (a jackpot game control means) 140, a normal symbol lottery unit 150, and an electric tulip operation control unit 160, and a jackpot determination table 170 A command reference table 171 and a normal symbol determination table are stored in advance in a storage unit (not shown). The special symbol lottery unit 110 performs an electronic lottery related to the special symbol when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 23, and the special symbol determination unit 120 performs a special lottery based on the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 110. Determine the design. The game command determination unit 130 determines a variation pattern command that is a game command for determining the effect mode. The jackpot game control unit 140 activates the solenoid of the attacker device 27 to execute the jackpot game when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 110 is a jackpot. The normal symbol lottery unit 150 performs an electronic lottery related to the normal symbol when the game ball passes through the through chucker 25. The electric tulip operation control unit 160 controls the operation of the electric tulip 26.

  The special symbol lottery unit 110 includes a special symbol random number generation unit (special symbol random number generation unit) 111, a special symbol random number acquisition unit (special symbol random number acquisition unit) 112, and a jackpot winning / non-winning determination unit (hit / hit determination unit). ) 113 and a reserved ball random number storage unit 114. The special symbol random number generator 111 updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 00000 to 34999) based on an interrupt signal periodically input (for example, every 200 microseconds). Generate software random numbers (random numbers for special symbols). The special symbol random number acquisition unit 112 receives a game ball in the start winning port 23 (a detection signal from the start winning port detection sensor 60 provided in the start winning port 23 is input to the main control processing unit 50). At this time, one special symbol random number is acquired (latched) from the special symbol random numbers generated by the special symbol random number generator 111.

  The jackpot determination unit 113 uses the jackpot determination table 170 (the normal probability jackpot determination table 170a, the high probability jackpot determination table 170b, and the distribution jackpot determination table 170c) shown in FIGS. It is determined whether or not the special symbol random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquiring unit 112 is a random number indicating a big hit or a small hit. Further, when the special symbol random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquiring unit 112 is a random symbol indicating a jackpot, the special symbol random number is determined to be an electronic bonus after the jackpot game is over. The probability of winning the jackpot in the lottery The probability of winning the jackpot wins after the end of the jackpot game, or the normal probability jackpot that shifts to the normal probability state in which the jackpot winning probability (acting probability) to win the jackpot in the lottery is a predetermined probability It is determined whether or not the random number indicates a high probability jackpot that shifts to a high probability state with a higher probability.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination unit 113 first determines whether the current gaming state is a normal probability state or a high probability state, and if it is a normal probability state, the jackpot for normal probability in FIG. If the determination table 170a and the distribution jackpot determination table 170c in FIG. 5 (c) are in a high probability state, the high probability jackpot determination table 170b in FIG. 5 (b) and the distribution jackpot determination table in FIG. 5 (c). 170c. If the current gaming state is a normal probability state and the special symbol random number is “00920”, the first three digits of the special symbol random number in the normal probability jackpot determination table 170a are “009” indicating a jackpot. In the distribution jackpot determination table 170c, the last two digits of the special symbol random number are included in the range of “00 to 59” indicating a high probability jackpot even among the jackpots. A big hit. Further, if the first three digits of the special symbol random number are “020”, for example, it is lost because it is neither a big hit nor a small hit.

  The jackpot winning / non-winning determination unit 113 determines the jackpot winning probability based on the ratio of the total number of special symbol random numbers that can be acquired (for example, 35000) and the number of special symbol random numbers that are jackpot (for example, 100). Therefore, in order to realize a high probability in a high probability state, as shown in the high-probability jackpot determination table 170b in FIG. 5B, it is determined that the jackpot is big while the total number of special symbol random numbers that can be acquired is fixed. It is only necessary to increase the number of special symbol random numbers to be generated (for example, 1000). Here, the electronic lottery of the jackpot itself and the type of the jackpot (high probability big hit, normal probability big hit) are performed with one special symbol random number, but not limited to this case, for example, 350 of 0 to 349 Only the jackpot determination is performed with the special symbol random number, and the type of the jackpot may be determined with 100 random numbers from 0 to 99 by separate electronic lottery.

  Further, the jackpot winning / non-winning determining unit 113 may draw lots as to whether or not to give a time-saving game for operating the electric tulip 26 through the electric tulip operation control unit 160, which will be described later, to increase the winning opportunity to the start winning opening 23b. . This time-saving game will be described in detail later.

  If the winning result by the jackpot winning / non-winning determination unit 113 is a high-probability jackpot, and the gaming state shifts to a high-probability state after the jackpot game is over, the jackpot is drawn with a higher probability than the normal probability state. Further, in many cases, the high-probability jackpot is set to have a shorter time-saving game than the normal probability jackpot (for example, it continues until the next jackpot win). In this way, when a time-reduced game is given to a high probability jackpot, it is possible to increase the lottery opportunities per unit time while suppressing the additional insertion of acquired prize balls, so that the player can efficiently and quickly It will be possible to win the next jackpot and certainly increase the number of possessions. Therefore, if the result of the electronic lottery is a big win, the player expects it to be a high probability big hit instead of a normal probability big hit, and will continue to win a high probability big win even after becoming a high probability state. You will expect to continue.

  If the special symbol is changing when the special symbol random number acquiring unit 112 acquires the special symbol random number, the reserved ball random number storage unit 114 uses the acquired special symbol random number as the reserved ball random number as a predetermined upper limit number. Store up to (for example, 4).

  The special symbol determination unit 120 determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 28 based on the result determined by the jackpot winning / failing determination unit 113. For example, if the determined result is a high probability jackpot, a special symbol indicating one high probability jackpot is determined by electronic lottery from a special symbol (a combination of specific symbols) indicating a plurality of different high probability jackpots. If the obtained result is a normal probability jackpot, a special symbol indicating one normal probability jackpot is determined by electronic lottery from a special symbol (a combination of specific symbols) indicating a plurality of different normal probability jackpots. Further, if the determined result is a small hit, a special symbol indicating a small hit is determined, and if the determined result is a loss that is neither a big hit nor a small hit, a special symbol indicating a loss is determined by electronic lottery.

  The game command determination unit 130 includes a variation pattern random number generation unit 131, a variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132, and a variation pattern command determination unit 133. The random number generator for variation pattern 131 updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 63) based on an interrupt signal that is periodically input (for example, every 200 microseconds). Generate software random numbers (variation pattern random numbers). The variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132 is a variation pattern random number generation unit 131 at a timing when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 23 and a detection signal from the start winning port detection sensor 60 is input to the main control processing unit 50. One variation pattern random number is acquired (latched) from the variation pattern random numbers generated by the above.

  The variation pattern command determination unit 133 uses the command reference table 171 to vary the special pattern random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit 112 and the variation pattern random number acquired by the variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132. Variation pattern No. of pattern command (game command) To decide. Here, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the command reference table 171 has a high probability jackpot used when the special symbol random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit 112 is a high probability jackpot. The time reference table 171a, the normal probability big hit reference table 171b used in the case of a normal probability jackpot, and the lost time reference table 171c used in the case of a loss are included in the high probability big hit reference table 171a. , A variation pattern No. that is a game command. 1 to 64 are assigned, and the normal probability big hit hour reference table 171b has a variation pattern No. which is a game command. 65 to 128 are assigned, and the reference table 171c at the time of losing has a variation pattern No. which is a game command. 129 to 192 are assigned.

  When the special symbol random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquiring unit 112 is a definite high probability jackpot, the variation pattern command determination unit 133 uses the high probability jackpot reference table 171a to change the variation pattern No. 1 to 64, the variation pattern No. 1 of one variation pattern command (game command) associated with the variation pattern random number acquired by the variation pattern random number acquisition unit 132 is obtained. And the variation pattern No. is determined. Is transmitted to the effect control processing unit 200 as a variation pattern command. When the special symbol random number indicates a normal probability jackpot or a loss, the variation pattern command determination unit 133 changes the variation pattern No. in the same manner as the high probability jackpot. And the variation pattern No. is determined. Is transmitted to the effect control processing unit 200 as a variation pattern command.

  If the special symbol random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquiring unit 112 is a big jackpot, the jackpot game control unit 140 performs a round game for releasing the attacker device 27 based on the type of the jackpot a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). ) Control to do. Here, one round is a unit of game in which the attacker device 27 is released until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 35. is there. Here, for example, by reducing the opening time of one or more round games out of 15 round games, it is possible to realize a jackpot game with substantially less than 15 round games. The jackpot game control unit 140 executes only two round games in which the opening time is extremely shortened in the above-described jackpot game or the two-round jackpot game that realizes a change in the game state. The reason why such a two-round jackpot game exists will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol lottery unit 150 includes a normal symbol random number generator 151, a normal symbol random number acquisition unit 152, a normal symbol appropriateness determination unit 153, and a normal symbol reserved ball random number storage unit 154. The normal symbol random number generator 151 generates a software random number (normal symbol random number) by updating the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range based on the periodically input interrupt signal. The normal symbol random number acquiring unit 152 is triggered by the passing of the game ball through the through chucker 25 (at the timing when the detection signal from the through chucker detection sensor 61 is input to the main control processing unit 50), and the normal symbol random number. Is acquired (latched). The normal symbol success / failure determination unit 153 determines whether or not the normal symbol random number acquired by the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 152 is per normal symbol with reference to the normal symbol determination table, and determines the determination result as a normal symbol. It transmits to the electric tulip operation control part 160 as a success / failure command. When the normal symbol random number acquisition unit 152 acquires the normal symbol random number when the normal symbol random number storage unit 154 acquires the normal symbol random number, the normal symbol random number storage unit 154 uses the acquired normal symbol random number for the normal symbol. Store as a reserved ball random number.

  The electric tulip operation control unit 160 determines that the normal symbol random number determination unit 153 determines that the normal symbol random number is per normal symbol, based on the normal symbol correct / invalid command indicating the normal symbol per unit. The solenoid is energized and controlled to open and close. When the electric tulip 26 opens as described above, it becomes possible to win the start winning opening 23b, so that the player can obtain many lottery opportunities.

  Further, when the jackpot determination unit 113 gives a time reduction game to the high probability state or the normal probability state as the gaming state, the electric tulip operation control unit 160 operates the electric tulip 26 to win the winning prize opening 23b. To increase. Such a winning opportunity can be achieved by increasing the winning probability per normal symbol in the normal symbol lottery unit 150, increasing the opening time when winning in the electronic lottery related to the normal symbol, increasing the number of opening and closing, It can be increased by shortening the time required for such electronic lottery and increasing the number of lotteries per unit time. Such a time-saving game is also called electric chew support, and tends to be set longer in a high probability state. Therefore, as will be described later, it is not a high probability state, but it is actually a high probability state. In (indeterminate high probability state), it also plays a role of increasing the player's expectation that it is in a high probability state.

(Sub-control processing unit 51)
Next, the sub-control processing unit 51 that controls various devices in response to a command (command) from the main control processing unit 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 7, and 8. The effect control processing unit 200 constituting the sub-control processing unit 51 controls the effect display device 29, the speaker 12, the lamp unit 13, the touch button 33, and other effect devices according to the command generated by the main control processing unit 50. ing.

  The effect control processing unit 200 includes a high-probability state lottery unit 210, a high-probability state determination unit (high-probability state determination unit) 211, an effect mode determination unit 212, a time-unit (time-unit) 213, and a time-determination unit ( (Time determination unit) 214, selection ratio changing unit (selection ratio changing unit) 215, game time deriving unit (game time deriving unit) 216, effect display control unit (effect display control unit) 217, and lamp control processing unit 218, and a high probability state determination table 220, an effect table 230, and the like that are separately stored are used for each process as necessary.

  The high-probability state lottery unit 210 randomly selects one random number from the state random numbers from “00” to “99” when the jackpot determination unit 113 determines that the special symbol random number is a random number indicating a high-probability jackpot. The electronic lottery extracted is performed, and one state random number is transmitted to the high probability state determination unit 211. Such state random numbers are determined by the high-probability state determination unit 211 so that the player recognizes that the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high-probability state, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is over. Is used to determine an uncertain high probability jackpot (latency probability change) that makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether the player is in a high probability state or a normal probability state. Here, the reason why uncertain high probability jackpots have been adopted will be described.

  As described above, if the result of the electronic lottery is a big win, the player expects that it is not a normal probability big hit but a high probability big hit, and even if it becomes a high probability state, it will continue to be a high probability big hit. Hope to continue to win. However, if the high probability state and the normal probability state are simply distributed in this way, the player moves the gaming state from the high probability state to the normal probability state, and the time-saving game additionally given is also terminated. As soon as the game was stopped, there was a problem that it was difficult to improve the operation rate of the pachinko machine in the store.

  Therefore, in addition to a deterministic high probability jackpot (per probability change) that can be determined as a high probability jackpot, an uncertain high probability jackpot (latent probability variation) that cannot be determined as a high probability jackpot is provided. Due to such an uncertain high probability jackpot, even if the high probability state apparently ends, the player thinks that the high probability state may still continue and hesitates to stop the game. It is possible to improve the operating rate of the machine. In addition, it is possible to provide a new gameability that the player guesses from a production or the like that it is a normal probability state but is actually a high probability state (indeterminate high probability state).

  Further, in a round game in which the attacker device 27 is opened in the jackpot game, the opening time of the attacker device 27 is shortened, the number of times of opening and closing, that is, the round game is suppressed to two times, and the game is made without being conscious of the jackpot winning. Some pachinko machines have a so-called two-round jackpot game (suddenly probable) that pretends that the state has suddenly changed to a high probability state. Again, by providing an indeterminate high probability state that makes it difficult to recognize a high probability state, the player is in a high probability state (indeterminate high probability state) even though it appears to be a normal probability state. This can be expected, and the store side can improve the availability of pachinko machines.

  However, even if it is not possible to recognize that the gaming state is a high probability state, since the uncertain high probability jackpot is also a kind of jackpot, a special symbol indicating opening / closing of the attacker device 27 and a jackpot to the special symbol display device 28 Since the player who has noticed the opening and closing of the attacker device 27 can recognize that the jackpot is won and at the same time can uniquely recognize that the jackpot is an uncertain high probability jackpot, It is easy to grasp that the state is a high probability state. Therefore, the jackpot winning / non-judgment determining unit 113, together with the jackpot electronic lottery, has the same opening / closing operation as the two-round jackpot game, or has a behavior that approximates to the extent that it is difficult to distinguish from the two-round jackpot game. The winning electronic lottery is also performed. As for the small hit game that is executed in response to the winning of the small hit, the opening time of the attacker device 27 is shortened and the number of times of opening and closing is suppressed to several times (for example, two times) like the two round big hit game. The winning ball cannot be obtained substantially, and the gaming state (high probability state, normal probability state) is not changed before and after winning the small win.

  Thus, even if the player confirms the opening / closing of the attacker device 27, the gaming state after that is a high probability state unless the type of the winning symbol is recognized by the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 28. Since this is not certain, a game such as a two-round jackpot game can be regarded as a chance of a high probability state, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, here, in order to facilitate understanding, the indeterminate high probability state after the jackpot game related to the indeterminate high probability jackpot is apparently described as the same state as the normal probability state. It is not limited to a game state that executes an effect mode different from both the normal probability state effect mode and the definite high probability state effect mode, and is a special one that is substantially either a normal probability state or an indeterminate high probability state. The player may change to such a special gaming state and confirm that the current gaming state is an uncertain high probability state compared to when the current gaming state is simply the same state as the normal probability state. You can expect more. In addition, by providing a plurality of such special game states with different production modes, the ratio of the normal probability state and the indeterminate high probability state in each of the special game states is different, It is also possible to bring about a change in the expectation that a certain gaming state is an indeterminate high probability state. The player expects that the current gaming state is an indeterminate high probability state by moving to such a special gaming state, and has a high expectation that the current gaming state is an indeterminate high probability state. By shifting to the gaming state, it is possible to expect to win the jackpot at an early stage, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  The high probability state determination unit 211 distributes such a definite high probability jackpot and an uncertain high probability jackpot. Specifically, the high-probability state determination unit 211 refers to the high-probability state determination table 220a illustrated in FIG. 7A, and the state random number extracted by the high-probability state lottery unit 210 is determined high-probability jackpot (probable change). Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the random number indicates an uncertain high probability jackpot (latency probability variation). If the state random number is “20”, since it is included in the range of “00 to 49” indicating the determined high probability jackpot in the high probability state determination table 220a, the result of the electronic lottery is the determined high probability jackpot. Become. Further, if the state random number is “70”, since it is included in the range of “50 to 99” indicating the uncertain high probability jackpot in the high probability state determination table 220a, the result of the electronic lottery is an uncertain high probability. A big hit. In addition, although one high probability state determination table 220a is illustrated here, the present invention is not limited to this case. For example, whether the winning for the high probability jackpot is the start winning opening 23a or the starting winning opening 23b. Depending on the game, the ratio of the gaming state may be varied.

  By the way, in the special symbol determination unit 120 described above, when a high probability jackpot is won, a special symbol indicating a high probability jackpot is determined by electronic lottery. When the state random number is an indeterminate high probability jackpot, the high probability state determination unit 211 receives a special symbol indicating the high probability jackpot determined by the special symbol determination unit 120, for example, an odd number symbol, It is changed to a special symbol to be shown, for example, an even number symbol so that the player does not recognize that the high probability jackpot has been won.

  First, the effect mode determination unit 212 changes the gaming state according to the type of jackpot based on the determination result of the jackpot winning / failing determination unit 113 and the determination result of the high probability state determination unit 211. For example, when it is determined that the jackpot winning / non-winning determination unit 113 is a high-probability jackpot and the high-probability state determining unit 211 determines that the game is a confirmed high-probability jackpot, the gaming state is changed to a determined high-probability state, and When it is determined that the probability is a big hit, and when the high probability state determination unit 211 determines the uncertain high probability big hit, the gaming state is changed to an uncertain high probability state, and when the jackpot determination unit 113 determines the normal probability big hit The game state is changed to the normal probability state.

  Then, based on the variation pattern command received from the game command determination unit 130 and the determination result of the high-probability state determination unit 211, the effect mode determination unit 212 generates an effect table 230 (a high-probability big hit effect table 230a, The effects used for the game are determined with reference to the normal probability big hit effect table 230b and the lost effect table 230c). Here, as shown in FIG. 1-No. A production mode is assigned so as to correspond to up to 64 variation pattern commands on a one-to-one basis. For example, the variation pattern No. No. 1 is “Long Reach A”. 30 is assigned “super super reach A”. These production modes all include reach (the production mode in a state where all other production symbols are stopped at the same design, leaving one production design that is fluctuating among multiple production designs), and reach. It is a mode in which a long-time production is performed as compared to a production that does not include. In addition, the normal probability big hit effect table 230b, as shown in FIG. 65-No. The production modes are assigned so as to correspond to the variation pattern commands up to 128 on a one-to-one basis, and the production modes that are almost the same as the high-probability big hit production table 230a are selected except for some of them.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the lost-time effect table 230c includes a variation pattern No. 129-No. The production mode is assigned so as to correspond to the variation pattern commands up to 192 on a one-to-one basis. For example, the variation pattern No. 129 “No reach A” indicates the variation pattern No. 129. 144, “Normal reach A” indicates the change pattern No. In “149”, “Long Reach A” indicates a change pattern No. “Super Super Reach B” is assigned to 192. The lost-time production table 230c is configured to include many productions without reach.

  Further, the effect mode determination unit 212 determines not only the effect mode but also the background mode corresponding to the background of the effect mode in the effect display device 29 according to the gaming state. If the normal appearance state or the uncertain high probability state, the effect appearance determination unit 212 sets the background aspect to a normal background, for example, a background color that is generally associated with a calm background color such as blue or green, or morning or noon. In the case of a fixed high probability state, a high-probability fixed background, for example, a background color that invites excitement such as red or purple, or a background drawing associated with evening or night is used. In this way, the player can easily recognize the current gaming state by showing the gaming state in the background manner that is continuously displayed, instead of the effect manner in which the manner changes for each electronic lottery. However, since the indeterminate high probability state appears to be not a high probability state, it is intentionally set as the same background mode as the normal probability state.

  Note that the variation pattern No. determined when the special symbol random number is a big hit. 1-128 are variation pattern Nos. In which the random numbers for special symbols are lost. Compared to 129 to 192, there are more variation pattern commands with a longer variation time of special symbols overall. Therefore, when an effect mode with a long variation time is displayed, the player expects that the possibility of a big hit is high. The variation pattern No. determined when the special symbol random number is a big hit. 1 to 128, the variation pattern Nos. Whose random numbers for special symbols are lost are shown. 129 to 192 may include a variation pattern command that does not exist. With such a configuration, when an effect mode corresponding to such a variation pattern command is displayed, the player can be sure of the jackpot.

  Further, as can be understood by comparing FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the variation pattern No. determined when the special symbol random number is a high probability jackpot. 1 to 64, the variation pattern Nos. In which the random numbers for special symbols are usually big hits. 65 to 128 may include a variation pattern command that does not exist (for example, “Premier Reach A” of variation pattern No. 63). With such a configuration, when an effect mode corresponding to such a variation pattern command is displayed, it is possible to be sure of the high probability jackpot from the special symbol display device 28 that has not yet displayed the special symbol indicating the high probability jackpot. It becomes possible, and the player can be immersed in a sense of superiority.

  Also, here, each effect mode of the loss-time effect table 230c is provided in common in the high probability state and the normal probability state. If the production mode corresponding to the variation pattern command that appears only in the high probability state is displayed even in the production mode that does not accompany the jackpot, the background mode is apparently highly probable. Even if the state is not indicated, the player can be sure that the current gaming state is a high-probability state, and can be immersed in a sense of superiority.

  The timer unit 213 includes a timer such as an RTC (Real Time Clock), for example, and measures the current time.

  The time determination unit 214 determines whether or not the current time is included in a predetermined time range. Here, the predetermined time range indicates a time zone before the closing of the store. For example, when 22:45 is set as the closing time, the predetermined time range is set between 22:00 and 22:45. Such a predetermined time range can be freely set for each store. Moreover, it can also set for every further pachinko machine 1 in a store like the game time derivation | leading-out part 216 mentioned later. Here, the timing unit 213 and the timing determination unit 214 are provided in the sub-control processing unit 51, but may be provided in the main control processing unit 50 and other functional units.

  When the time determination unit 214 determines that the current time is included in the predetermined time range, the selection ratio changing unit 215 changes the selection ratio between the definite high probability state and the uncertain high probability state in the jackpot determination unit 113. The current time is changed so as to be different from the selection ratio when the current time is not included in the predetermined time range.

  When the current time is 22:00 in the time determination unit 214, that is, when the current time is included in a predetermined time range (22:00 to 22:45), the selection ratio changing unit 215 will be described with reference to FIG. By switching the high probability state determination table 220a shown in a), the selection ratio for the uncertain high probability jackpot is relatively higher than the selection ratio for the determined high probability jackpot so that the gaming state is likely to become an uncertain high probability state. . For example, the selection ratio changing unit 215 switches the high probability state determination table 220a to the high probability state determination table 220b illustrated in FIG. 7B, and sets the selection ratio between the definite high probability jackpot and the uncertain high probability jackpot to 1: 4. The high probability state determination table 220a is switched to the high probability state determination table 220c shown in FIG. 7C, and the selection ratio between the definite high probability jackpot and the uncertain high probability jackpot is set to 0: 1. In the latter high probability state determination table 220c, even if a high probability jackpot is won, it becomes a 100% uncertain high probability jackpot. In addition, a plurality of high-probability state determination tables 220 in which the selection ratio between the deterministic high-probability jackpot and the uncertain high-probability jackpot is changed in stages, and the deterministic high-probability jackpot is determined from the deterministic high-probability jackpot according to the progress of the current time. You may make it the selection ratio per probability probability increase gradually.

  As described above, the selection ratio changing unit 215 rewrites a part or all of the confirmed high probability jackpot to the uncertain high probability jackpot, so that the player's spirit that the prize ball that can be obtained at the time of closing may not be obtained. Burden (pain and impatience) can be reduced. In addition, even if the player cannot win the next hit just before closing the store, he / she feels regretful that he / she thinks that the game state is in a normal probability state regardless of whether the game state is actually a high probability state or not. No need. In addition, since most pachinko machines are in a normal probability state or an indeterminate high probability state when the store is closed, it is not clearly indicated that the state is a high probability state, and the store side does not have to guarantee the appearance.

  In addition, the player's psychology is that no matter what the game state was when the game was stopped, after the game was stopped, other players started the game on the same pachinko machine 1, and the player himself acquired it. It should be regrettable that other players will receive the benefits of a high probability state. Here, when it is just before the store closes, it seems that it is usually in a normal probability state, so other players can not easily start launching the pachinko machine 1, and the player feels regrettable You do n’t have to.

  As another example, when the current time is included in a predetermined time range (22: 0 to 22:45), the selection ratio changing unit 215 has a high probability state determination table illustrated in FIG. 220a may be switched so that the selection ratio for the determined high probability jackpot is relatively higher than the selection ratio for the uncertain high probability jackpot so that the gaming state is likely to become the determined high probability state. For example, the selection ratio changing unit 215 switches the high probability state determination table 220a to the high probability state determination table 220d shown in FIG. 7D, and sets the selection ratio between the definite high probability jackpot and the uncertain high probability jackpot to 4: 1. Or the high probability state determination table 220a is switched to the high probability state determination table 220e shown in FIG. 7E, and the selection ratio between the definite high probability jackpot and the uncertain high probability jackpot is set to 1: 0. In the latter high-probability state determination table 220e, when a high-probability jackpot is won, it becomes a 100% confirmed high-probability jackpot.

  With this configuration, the player can easily recognize whether the current game is a high-probability game or a normal-probability game, and when the store closes, the game continues even though it is actually a normal probability state instead of an indeterminate high-probability state. It can be avoided to reduce the number of possessions, and the dissatisfaction of the player can be solved. Also, even if it is difficult to win the jackpot after knowing that it is in a high probability state, the player can continue to play with confidence that the player is in a high probability state. The possibility of being able to be increased. In this way, the player can continue playing with peace of mind. In addition, the store side can eliminate uncertain high probability jackpots just before closing the store, make it possible to appeal that it can play to the end after reliably grasping the high probability state and the normal probability state, improving the operating rate be able to. In this way, the player can enjoy an indeterminate high probability state as one of the games while not close to the store closing, and when the store closes, the player clearly understands the game state and effectively wins a prize ball It becomes possible to do.

  In addition, the selection ratio changing unit 215, when it is determined that the current time is included in the predetermined time range and the gaming state is an indeterminate high probability state, the lost time effect table illustrated in FIG. 8C. You may switch to the effect table (not shown) at the time of loss different from 230c. The lost time effect table adopted when the current time is included in the predetermined time range is more effective than the lost time effect table 230c when the current time is not included in the predetermined time range. The background aspect may be different, or the auditory performance output from the speaker 12 during a special symbol change may be different. In this way, by the effect that appears only when the current time is included in the predetermined time range, it can be confident that it is in a high-probability state although it appears to be a normal probability state. Moreover, since such an effect is also a time-limited premier effect, a player who wants to see the premier effect can improve the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 just before closing.

  The game time deriving unit 216 applies the present embodiment in the store when the selection ratio changing unit 215 sets the selection ratio for the uncertain high probability jackpot relatively higher than the selection ratio for the determined high probability jackpot. Further, for each one or a plurality of pachinko machines 1, an average high probability game time that is the sum of the average digestion time and the average win time is derived using the current time. The average digestion time is an average value of the digestion time of the jackpot game, and the digestion time is the time from when the special symbol display device 28 notifies the jackpot game until the jackpot game control unit 140 described later ends the jackpot game. is there. In addition, the average winning time is determined by winning the next jackpot from the start of the high probability state, that is, when the jackpot game control unit 140 ends the jackpot game related to the high probability jackpot, that is, the special symbol display device 28 It is the average value of the game time between winning until the jackpot is notified. However, the next jackpot mentioned here is a jackpot that may change the gaming state, and does not include jackpots or jackpots that are understood by the player or the like not to change.

  Specifically, the game time deriving unit 216 stores, for each pachinko machine 1, the time when the jackpot is notified and the time when the jackpot game ends in a storage unit (not shown), and through the history, the game time and the winning game All the times are extracted, and the game time between wins in the normal game state is excluded from the time, and the average high-probability game time is derived by taking the sum of the average digestion time and the average win-time. The predetermined time range described above is determined based on the derived average high probability game time. For example, if the closing time is 22:45 and the average high probability game time is 30 minutes, the predetermined time range is: 22: 15-22: 45. In this way, by making the length of the predetermined time range the same as the average high probability game time, even if it wins a high probability jackpot before being included in the predetermined time range, even if it becomes a confirmed high probability jackpot Theoretically, the jackpot game will be terminated with a high probability by the closing time. In addition, after the current time falls within the predetermined time range, even if a big win is won, it will only be an uncertain high probability big hit, so as described above, the mental burden of the player at the time of closing and the store side It becomes possible to reduce the burden.

  Here, since the average high probability gaming time is derived for each pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 having a relatively high winning rate (the number of winnings per unit time) has a short average high probability gaming time. The start time of the time range is delayed. Similarly, in the pachinko machine 1 with a relatively low winning rate, the average high probability game time becomes longer, and the start time of the predetermined time range becomes earlier. As a result, even if a predetermined time range is not set uniformly on the store side, an average high probability game time suitable for each pachinko machine 1 is automatically derived according to the habit and the winning rate.

  Therefore, even if the player knows the flow of such a game, the predetermined time range is not grasped by the player, so unexpectedly, by winning the confirmed high probability jackpot just before closing, It can be understood that the pachinko machine 1 that was playing is excellent in the winning rate. In this way, the average high probability game time itself has game characteristics, and the player's interest can be enhanced.

  The effect display control unit 217 controls the effect display device 29 to display the effect mode and the background mode determined by the effect mode determination unit 212. In addition, when the time determination unit 214 determines that the current time is included in the predetermined time range, the effect display control unit 217 has a high probability state according to the switching of the effect table at the time of the loss by the selection ratio changing unit 215. The effect based on the gaming state determined by the determination unit 211 is controlled to be different from the effect when it is not included in the predetermined time range.

  For example, as described above, the selection ratio changing unit 215 selects an effect table at the time of losing when the current time is not included in a predetermined time range, so that the effect mode or the background mode is selected. Can be made different. At this time, for example, according to the player's pressing operation of the chance button 33, the lost-time effect table having a different effect mode or background mode can be returned to the original lost-time effect table 230c. In addition, when the current time is included in the predetermined time range, the effect display control unit 217 continues or frequently produces an effect that is in an indeterminate high probability state but can be predicted to be in a high probability state. When the player is playing, for example, in response to the player's pressing operation of the chance button 33, the effect can be changed to an effect that cannot be recognized as being in a high probability state. Further, the effect display control unit 217 may notify only the player of the pachinko machine 1 of the current gaming state according to a predetermined trigger while the current time is included in the predetermined time range. For example, when the chance button 33 is pressed within a predetermined time range, if the current gaming state is an indeterminate high probability state at the time of pressing, the fact is notified.

  Thus, after the game is stopped, another player starts the game in the same pachinko machine 1, and the player feels regretful that the other player receives a privilege in a high probability state that the player himself has acquired. Can be avoided.

  Similarly to the effect display control unit 217, the lamp control processing unit 218 performs lighting control of the lamp unit 13 and the illumination according to the effect mode and the background mode determined by the effect mode determination unit 212.

(Special symbol display control unit 52)
Returning to FIG. 4, the special symbol display control unit 52 is based on the command indicating the special symbol determined by the special symbol determination unit 120 of the main control processing unit 50 and the variation pattern command determined by the game command determination unit 130. The special symbol determining unit 120 displays the special symbol determined by the special symbol display unit 28 in such a manner that the special symbol is changed for a predetermined time and then stopped.

(Normal symbol display control unit 53)
On the other hand, the normal symbol display control unit 53 receives a command indicating the lottery result related to the normal symbol by the normal symbol lottery unit 150, and changes the normal symbol to the normal symbol display device 34 based on the command, and then stops the normal symbol. Control to display. The normal symbol display control unit 53 has substantially the same basic configuration of display control, although the symbols to be displayed are different compared to the display control by the special symbol display control unit 52 described above.

(Payout control processing unit 54)
The payout control processing unit 54 receives the ball lending command from the ball lending signal control device 37 connected to the CR unit and controls the prize ball paying device 38 so as to lend the game ball to the player. In response to the payout command from 50, the prize ball payout device 38 is controlled so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player. The prize ball payout device 38 includes a sprocket (not shown) formed with a notch for holding the game balls one by one and a motor (not shown) for rotating the sprocket. By controlling the rotation of the motor, the required number of prize balls can be paid out. Specifically, when the start winning port detection sensor 60, the general winning port detection sensor 62, the big winning port detection sensor 63, etc. detect the passing of the game ball, the winning ball payout device 38 passes through the main control processing unit 50. The game ball is paid out based on the received command.

(Launch control processing unit 55)
The firing control processing unit 55 is a device that controls the operation of the firing device 5 in accordance with the amount of rotation of the handle 10. More specifically, control processing is performed such as energizing the launching device 5, stopping energization, or changing the energization current. The launch control processing unit 55 is connected to the payout control processing unit 54, and receives a launch stop signal when the CR unit is not connected.

(Production control)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of effect control related to winning a game ball at the start winning opening 23. FIG. 9 shows a series of processes when the special symbol random number acquiring unit 112 acquires one special symbol random number when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 23.

  The special symbol random number acquisition unit 112 determines whether or not a special symbol random number has been acquired in accordance with the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 23 (S300), and if the special symbol random number has been acquired. (YES in S300), the big hit determination unit 113 determines whether or not the special symbol random number is a random number indicating a win (big hit or small win) (S301). Until the special symbol random number is acquired (NO in S300), the special symbol random number acquisition determination step (S300) is repeated.

  If the special symbol random number is not a random number indicating a win (NO in S301), the special symbol determining unit 120 determines a special symbol indicating a loss by electronic lottery (S302), and the effect display control unit 217 is an effect mode determining unit. The effect aspect which the special symbol which finally shows the loss which 212 determined is displayed is performed (S303). If the special symbol random number is a random number indicating a win (YES in S301), the big hit determination unit 113 determines whether or not the special symbol random number is a random number indicating a small hit (S304), and the special symbol random number. Is a random number indicating a small hit (YES in S304), the special symbol determining unit 120 determines a special symbol indicating a small hit by electronic lottery (S305), and the effect display control unit 217 is determined by the effect mode determining unit 212. The effect aspect which the determined special symbol which finally shows a small hit is displayed is performed (S306). Then, the jackpot game control unit 140 executes a jackpot game (S307).

  If the special symbol random number is not a random number indicating a big hit (NO in S304), that is, if the random number indicating a big hit, the jackpot determination unit 113 determines whether the special symbol random number is a random number indicating a high probability big hit. If the special symbol random number is not a random number indicating a high probability jackpot (NO in S308), that is, if it is a random number indicating a normal probability jackpot, the special symbol determination unit 120 determines a normal probability jackpot. The special symbol to be shown is determined by electronic lottery (S309), and the effect display control unit 217 executes the effect mode in which the special symbol finally showing the normal probability jackpot, which is determined by the effect mode determining unit 212, is displayed (S310). ). Then, the jackpot game control unit 140 executes a jackpot game (S311), and the effect mode determination unit 212 sets the game state to the normal probability state regardless of the previous game state (S312).

  If the special symbol random number is a random number indicating a high probability jackpot (YES in S308), the special symbol determination unit 120 determines a special symbol indicating a high probability jackpot by electronic lottery (S313), and the time determination unit 214 Is determined to be included in the predetermined time range (S314). If it is not included in the predetermined time range (NO in S314), that is, if there is still time until the store is closed, the high probability state determination unit 211 again distributes the high probability jackpot to the determined high probability jackpot and the uncertain high probability jackpot. Based on the distribution result, the special symbol is determined again (S315). Subsequently, the effect display control unit 217 displays an effect mode in which a special symbol indicating a high probability jackpot is finally displayed, which is determined by the effect mode determination unit 212 based on the determination result of the high probability state determination unit 211, or Finally, an effect mode in which a special symbol indicating a normal probability jackpot is displayed is executed (S316). Then, the jackpot game control unit 140 executes the jackpot game (S317), and the effect mode determination unit 212 determines the gaming state based on the determination result of the high probability state determination unit 211 regardless of the previous gaming state. The probability state or the indeterminate high probability state is set (S318).

  If the current time is included in the predetermined time range (YES in S314), that is, when the store closes, the selection ratio changing unit 215 sets the high probability state determination table 220a as, for example, a confirmed high probability big hit. The high probability state determination table 220c is switched to the high probability state determination table 220c in which the selection ratio for the determined high probability jackpot is 0: 1 (S319), and the high probability state determination unit 211 rewrites all of the high probability jackpots to uncertain high probability jackpots and also displays special symbols. It is converted (redetermined) to a special symbol indicating a normal probability jackpot (S320). Subsequently, the effect display control unit 217 executes the effect mode in which the special symbol indicating the normal probability jackpot is finally displayed, which is determined by the effect mode determination unit 212 based on the determination result of the high probability state determination unit 211. (S321). Then, the jackpot game control unit 140 executes the jackpot game (S322), and the effect mode determination unit 212 determines the gaming state based on the determination result of the high probability state determination unit 211 regardless of the previous gaming state. A high probability state is set (S323).

  In such effect control, the selection ratio changing unit 215 rewrites the confirmed high probability jackpot to the uncertain high probability jackpot (S320), so that a player who may not be able to obtain a prize ball at the time of closing may not be obtained. Mental burden (pain and impatience) can be reduced. In addition, even if the player cannot win the next hit just before closing the store, he / she feels regretful that he / she thinks that the game state is in a normal probability state regardless of whether the game state is actually a high probability state or not. No need. In addition, since most pachinko machines are in a normal probability state or an indeterminate high probability state when the store is closed, it is not clearly indicated that the state is a high probability state, and the store side does not have to guarantee the appearance.

  When the high probability state determination unit 211 changes all the uncertain high-probability jackpots to the definite high-probability jackpot instead of the process of changing all high-probability jackpots to the uncertain high-probability jackpot (S320), the player It is easier to recognize whether the game is a high-probability game or a normal-probability game, and when the store closes, the game will continue and the number of possessions will be reduced even though it is actually a normal probability state instead of an indeterminate high-probability state Can be avoided, and the dissatisfaction of the player can be resolved. Even if it is difficult to win the jackpot, the game can be continued with confidence that it is in a high probability state, so the possibility of winning the next jackpot as planned increases. In this way, the player can continue playing with peace of mind. In addition, the store side can eliminate uncertain high probability jackpots just before closing the store, make it possible to appeal that it can play to the end after reliably grasping the high probability state and the normal probability state, improving the operating rate be able to. In this way, the player can enjoy an indeterminate high probability state as one of the games while it is not close to the store, and when the store closes, the player can clearly grasp the game state and effectively acquire a prize ball. It becomes possible.

  In addition, a program that functions as the pachinko machine 1 and a recording medium that records the program are also provided by the computer.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  It should be noted that each step in the production control of the present specification does not necessarily have to be processed in time series in the order described in the flowchart, and may include parallel or subroutine processing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game board 6 ... Front frame 23 ... Start winning opening 29 ... Production display device 50 ... Main control processing part 51 ... Sub-control processing part 110 ... Special symbol lottery part (special symbol lottery means)
111 ... Special design random number generator (Special design random number generator)
112 ... special symbol random number acquisition unit (special symbol random number acquisition means)
113 ... jackpot winning / failing determining section (jacket winning / not determining means)
140 ... jackpot game control unit (jackpot game control means)
211 ... High probability state determination unit (high probability state determination means)
213 ... Timekeeping section (timekeeping means)
214 ... Time determination unit (time determination unit)
215 ... selection ratio changing unit (selection ratio changing means)
216 ... Game time deriving section (game time deriving means)
217 ... Effect display control unit (effect display means)

Claims (2)

A game board having a game area where game balls flow down;
A start winning opening provided in the game area;
An effect display device for displaying effects related to the game;
A main control processing unit for controlling a game by performing electronic lottery related to a special symbol when a game ball is won at the start winning opening;
In response to a command from the main control processing unit, a sub-control processing unit that executes an effect on the effect display device;
An operation unit for accepting a player's operation;
With
The main control processing unit
A means for performing the electronic lottery, a special symbol random number generating means for generating a random number for a special symbol, and generated by the special symbol random number generating means when a game ball is won at the start winning opening Special symbol random number acquisition means for acquiring one special symbol random number from among the special symbol random numbers, and whether the special symbol random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit is a random number indicating a jackpot A special symbol lottery means configured to include a jackpot winning / non-judgment judging means for judging
Jackpot game control means for providing a jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot winner determination means is a jackpot;
In a pachinko machine with
A time measuring means for measuring the current time;
Time determination means for determining whether or not the current time is included in a predetermined time range;
With
The sub-control processing unit
If the current time is included in a predetermined time range and the jackpot determination unit is not a big hit, the current time is not included in the predetermined time range and the jackpot determination unit is a big hit If it is determined that it is not, perform a specific effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit to the player,
A pachinko machine that changes whether or not to execute a specific performance after the player operates the operation unit. A game board having a game area where game balls flow down;
A start winning opening provided in the game area;
An effect display device for displaying effects related to the game;
A main control processing unit for controlling a game by performing electronic lottery related to a special symbol when a game ball is won at the start winning opening;
In response to a command from the main control processing unit, a sub-control processing unit that executes an effect on the effect display device;
An operation unit for accepting a player's operation;
With
The main control processing unit
A means for performing the electronic lottery, a special symbol random number generating means for generating a random number for a special symbol, and generated by the special symbol random number generating means when a game ball is won at the start winning opening Special symbol random number acquisition means for acquiring one special symbol random number from among the special symbol random numbers, and whether the special symbol random number acquired by the special symbol random number acquisition unit is a random number indicating a jackpot A special symbol lottery means configured to include a jackpot winning / non-judgment judging means for judging
Jackpot game control means for providing a jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot winner determination means is a jackpot;
In a pachinko machine with
A time measuring means for measuring the current time;
Time determination means for determining whether or not the current time is included in a predetermined time range;
With
The sub-control processing unit
When the current time is not included in the predetermined time range, referring to the first table including a plurality of effects,
When the current time is included in the predetermined time range, the effect is executed with reference to the second table including the specific effect that does not appear when the current time is not included in the predetermined time range,
A pachinko machine characterized in that after the player operates the operation unit while the current time is included in a predetermined time range, the player returns to the first table to execute the effect.

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