JP2015065967A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for improving a game amusement.SOLUTION: In a game machine, a first start port 50 and a second start port 60 are so constituted as a second kind non-electric generator that they are opened on the basis of the ball entry of a game ball into an actuation ball port 38. In the case where the result of a hit decision performed on the basis of the entry of the game ball into the first start port 50 is a success, there is executed either a success game (or a first specific game) capable of acquiring a first a profit amount (about 500 prize balls) or a success game (or a third specific game) capable of acquiring a third profit amount (about 1500 prize balls). In the case where the result of the hit decision performed on the basis of the entry of the game ball into the second start port 60 is a success, there is executed a success game (or a second specific game) capable of acquiring a second profit amount (about 1000 prize balls) larger than that of the first profit amount and smaller than that of the third profit amount.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, one that opens and closes a movable member by the weight of a game ball is known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a device that includes a start opening and a plurality of non-electrically-powered objects, and when a game ball enters the start-up opening, the plurality of non-electric-powered objects are simultaneously opened by the weight of the game ball. Has been.

  Further, Patent Document 2 includes a first start port arranged on the left side of the game area and a second start port arranged on the right side of the game area, so that the player can aim for a start port. What can be selected is disclosed.

JP 2008-104527 A JP 2006-25834 A

  However, the former gaming machine simply opens a plurality of non-electrically-powered objects at the same time, and the latter gaming machine can select a starting point that the player wants to aim at, but is not gameable and both It was not enough to improve the interest.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can improve the gaming interest by associating different new gaming characteristics with a plurality of variable start ports that are allowed to enter when the game ball enters the operation entrance. The main purpose is to plan.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
An operational entrance where game balls can enter,
A first variable start port and a second variable start port that change from a ball incapable state to a ball incapable state based on the entrance of the game ball into the operating ball entrance;
First hit / fail judgment means for making a first hit / no-go judgment based on a game ball entering the first variable start port;
Second hit / fail judgment means for making a second hit / no-go judgment based on a game ball entering the second variable start port;
Specific game execution means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring a game profit when the first win / fail determination result by the first win / fail determination means or the second win / fail determination result by the second win / fail determination means is a hit;
A gaming machine comprising
The first variable start port changes to a non-intrusive state when a game ball enters in a state where it is possible to enter,
The second variable start port changes to a non-intrusive state when a game ball enters in a state where it is possible to enter,
The specific game includes a plurality of specific games including at least a first specific game capable of acquiring a predetermined profit amount and a second specific game capable of acquiring a profit amount larger than the first specific game. Yes,
The gist is that the possibility of executing the second specific game differs between the case where the first success / failure determination result is a win and the case where the second success / failure determination result is a win.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, both the first variable start port and the second variable start port are allowed to enter based on the entrance of the game ball to the operating entrance, and the entrance is possible. When a game ball enters the first variable start port, the first variable start port changes to a state where it is impossible to enter, and when a game ball enters the second variable start port that is ready to enter the second variable start port, In the case where the state changes to the inability to enter the ball, the first win / no-go determination is made based on the game ball entering the first variable start port, and the second win / no go based on the game ball entering the second variable start port. It is assumed that the determination is made, and the specific game is executed when the result of the first success / failure determination is successful and when the result of the second success / failure determination is successful.
As a result, when both the first variable start port and the second variable start port are ready to enter the game, whether the game ball enters the first variable start port or the game ball enters the second variable start port Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the determination mode is different. As a result, the gaming interest can be improved by the different game characteristics respectively associated with the plurality of variable start ports that are allowed to enter when the game ball enters the operation entrance.
In addition, as the specific game, there are a plurality of specific games including a first specific game capable of acquiring at least a predetermined profit amount and a second specific game capable of acquiring a profit amount larger than the first specific game, The possibility of executing the second specific game is different between the case where the result of the 1-win determination is a win and the case where the result of the second win-win determination is a win.
Thereby, the player can obtain a chance to obtain a large amount of profit at a time by selecting which of the first variable start port and the second variable start port the game ball is to enter. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.
Here, “the possibility of executing the second specific game is different between the case where the first success / failure determination result is a win and the case where the second success / failure determination result is a win” The possibility that the second specific game is executed may be higher when the first hit / fail judgment result is hit than when the second hit / fail judgment result is hit, or the second hit / fail judgment result is hit. It is good also as a thing with high possibility of performing a 2nd specific game compared with the case where the direction where it becomes becomes the 1st success / failure determination result becomes a win.

In such a gaming machine of the present invention,
The specific game execution means is
The specific game includes a plurality of specific games including at least the first specific game, the second specific game, and a third specific game capable of acquiring a profit amount larger than the second specific game,
The expected value of the profit amount that can be acquired may be the same between the case where the first result negative result is a win and the case where the second result determination result is a win.

  In this way, it is possible to prevent a player who selects one of the first variable start port and the second variable start port from becoming unfavorable and to prevent unfairness that is disadvantageous to a player who selects the other.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The operation entrance is a variable operation entrance that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game is likely to enter,
High-frequency state generating means for generating a high-frequency state in which the frequency of entering a game ball into the variable operation entrance is higher than a predetermined game state;
A third start opening where game balls can enter;
With
A predetermined success / failure determination is performed based on the game ball entering the third starting port, and when the determination result is a hit, the specific game is executed,
The high-frequency generation means generates the high-frequency state with a predetermined probability after the specific game when the specific game is executed based on a game ball entering the third starting port. You can also.

In this way, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game is mainly made to select a start opening for entering a game ball from the first variable start opening and the second variable start opening associated with different determination modes. Can do. That is, when the high-frequency state does not occur, the game is mainly based on the third start port, and when the high-frequency state occurs, the game is mainly based on the first variable start port and the second variable start port. Therefore, it is possible to further diversify the gameplay and further improve the game entertainment.
Here, the predetermined success / failure determination made based on the game ball entering the third starting port is the same as the first success / failure determination made based on the game ball entering the first variable start port. It may be the same as the second winning / failing determination performed based on the game ball entering the second variable start port, or the third winning / failing which is different from both the first winning / failing determination and the second winning / failing determination. It may be determined. In addition, the high frequency state is a state in which the frequency of entering a game ball into the variable operation entrance is increased by the length of the period in which the variable operation entrance is in the second mode per unit time. is there.

Alternatively, in the gaming machine of the present invention,
The operation entrance is a variable operation entrance that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game is likely to enter,
Specific detection means capable of detecting game balls;
Specific success / failure determination means for performing a specific success / failure determination based on detection of a game ball by the specific detection means;
With
The variable operation entrance may be changed to the second mode when the specific success / failure determination result by the specific success / failure determination means is a hit.

  In this way, in order to execute the specific game, it is necessary that the specific success / failure determination result is a win and that the first determination result is a win or the second determination result is a win. In other words, the specific game is executed by the two-stage success / failure determination and the player selects the second-stage determination closer to the execution of the specific game. Can be increased.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention,
Based on the ball entering one of the first variable start port and the second variable start port in a state in which the ball can be entered, both the first variable start port and the second variable start port are in a state in which the ball cannot enter. It can also be.

  In this way, when a game ball enters one of the first variable start port and the second variable start port that are ready to enter, both the first variable start port and the second variable start port enter. Since the ball is disabled, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering both the first variable start port and the second variable start port based on a single entry of the game ball into the working entrance. .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, by associating different new game characteristics with a plurality of variable start ports that are ready to enter when the game ball enters the operation entrance, Improvements can be made.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine 10 which is 1st Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of 1st Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of 1st Example. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a first start port 50. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the 1st starting port 50 and the 2nd starting port 60 open | release in conjunction with the entrance of the game ball to the operation entrance port 38. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus 42 at the time of big hit. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a sub control board 90. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol variation start process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the common figure determination table. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display related process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination table per special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for the 1st special symbols of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table for the 2nd special symbols of a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game machine 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of 2nd Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the common figure determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination table per special figure.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine of a type (so-called seven machine type) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this will be described. To do.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine), FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11. And an upper receiving tray 14 and a lower receiving tray 16 for storing game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 14 to the game board 30.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided. The upper tray 14 is provided with an effect button 26 for performing various effects in accordance with the player's operation at the center of the upper surface.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. The game board 30 is arranged on the left side of the game area 31 and has a first normal symbol operating gate 32 having a first gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and on the right side of the game area 31. A second normal symbol actuating gate 33 having a second gate switch 33a (see FIG. 3) arranged to detect the passing of the game ball, an effect display device 34 arranged in the center of the game area 31, and an effect display device 34 And a third start port having a third start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) which is disposed below the center role 49 and detects the entrance of a game ball. 36, an operation entrance port 38 having an operation entrance switch 38a (see FIG. 3) which is arranged below the third start entrance 36 and detects the entrance of a game ball, and is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 31. Detecting incoming game balls A first start port 50 having a start port switch 50a (see FIG. 3) and a second start port switch 60a (see FIG. 3) arranged at the lower right portion of the game area 31 to detect the entry of a game ball. A first grand prize port 44 having a first grand prize port switch 44a (see FIG. 3), which is arranged to be openable and closable at the lower side of the first startup port 50 and detects the entry of a game ball; 2 A second grand prize port 45 having a second grand prize port switch 45a (see FIG. 3), which is arranged to be openable and closable at the lower side of the starting port 60 and detects the entrance of a game ball, A symbol display device 40 disposed on the lower side, a general entrance hole (not shown), and an out port 48 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the entrance holes are provided. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with windmills 46 and 47 below the normal symbol operation gates 32 and 33, and guides and plays the game balls around the above-mentioned entrances. A number of nails (not shown) are provided.

  The operation entrance 38 is a variable entry entrance provided as an ordinary electric accessory, and a pair of left and right wing pieces 38c and an operation entrance solenoid 38b that operates the wing pieces 38c (see FIG. 3). And comprising. When the wing piece portion 38c stands upright, the operation entry port 38 is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2), and the wing piece portion 38c opens to the left and right. When the game ball is in the open state, the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than the normal state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the wing piece 38c is upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter a game ball into the working entrance 38.

  The first start port 50 and the second start port 60 are both variable-type balls that are provided as second-type non-electrically-operated objects that are opened based on the game balls entering the working ball opening 38. It is configured as a mouth. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the first start port 50. In addition, since the 2nd starting port 60 is the structure same as the 1st starting port 50, illustration and its description are abbreviate | omitted. As shown in the figure, the first start port 50 includes a pair of left and right wing pieces 51a and 51b, and a mechanical operation mechanism 52 that operates the wing pieces 51a and 51b. The actuating mechanism 52 is configured to be swingable with the support shaft 52a as a fulcrum, and on the front side of the support shaft 52a, a lock portion 52b is inserted between the blade pieces 51a and 51b and locked in a closed state. The connecting rod 52d is attached to the rear side of the support shaft 52 in parallel with the axial direction of the support shaft 52a. Also, below the lock portion 52b, a guide portion for guiding a game ball that has entered the wing piece portions 51a and 51b in an expanded state to a game ball passage (not shown) formed behind the game board 30. 52c is provided. In this operation mechanism 52, when the connecting rod 52d is pushed down, the lock portion 52b is pushed up by the swinging motion, so that the contact state of the lock portion 52b inserted between the blade pieces 51a and 51b is released. The blade pieces 51a and 51b are expanded due to their own weight. On the other hand, when the game ball enters between the wing piece portions 51a and 51b in the expanded state and falls to the guide portion 52c, the lock portion 52b is pushed down by the weight of the game ball, and therefore, between the wing piece portions 51a and 51b. The lock member 52b is inserted into the abutting state and the blade pieces 51a and 51b are closed.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 are opened in conjunction with the entry of the game ball into the operation entrance port 38. Two substantially L-shaped arm members 54 having front end portions 54b and 56b and base end portions 54c and 56c with the support shafts 54a and 56a interposed between the operation entrance port 38 and the first start port 50, 56, two substantially L-shaped members having front end portions 64b and 66b and base end portions 64c and 66c with the support shafts 64a and 66a sandwiched between the operation entrance hole 38 and the second start port 60. Arm members 64 and 66 are provided. Each of the arm members 54 and 56 is configured to be swingable with the support shafts 54 a and 56 a as fulcrums, and the arc teeth formed on the base end portion 54 c of the arm member 54 and the base end portion 56 c of the arm member 56. Are connected in a state of meshing with the circular-arc teeth formed on each other. Thus, when the arm member 54 swings clockwise in FIG. 5, the arm member 56 swings counterclockwise in FIG. The distal end portion 54b of the arm member 54 is disposed below the working entrance 38, and is pushed downward by the weight of the game ball that has entered the working entrance 38 to swing the arm member 54 clockwise. Move. The distal end portion 56b of the arm member 56 is disposed above the connecting rod 52d of the operating mechanism 52. When the arm member 54 swings clockwise, the arm member 56 swings counterclockwise, and the connecting rod 52d. Press down. As described above, when the connecting rod 52d is pushed down, the blade pieces 51a and 51b of the first start port 50 change from the closed state to the expanded state. The arm members 64 and 66 are also configured in the same manner as the arm members 54 and 56. That is, the arm member 64 swings counterclockwise in FIG. 5 when the distal end portion 64b is pushed down based on the entry of the game ball into the operation entrance port 38, and the base end portion 64b, The arm member 66 in which the 66b meshes is swung clockwise in FIG. When the arm member 66 swings clockwise, the tip end portion 66a pushes down the connecting rod 62d to change the blade pieces 61a and 61b of the second start port 60 from the closed state to the expanded state. In this way, when a game ball enters the operation entrance 38, both the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 are opened using a mechanical mechanism. Further, when a game ball enters the first start port 50 that is in the open state, the first start port 50 is closed, and when a game ball enters the second start port 60 that is in the open state, The start port 60 is closed.

  The first grand prize opening 44 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate 44c and a first big prize opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 44c. Prepare. The first big winning opening 44 is normally closed by closing the opening / closing plate 44c so as not to accept the game ball, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. When the specific game is started, the open / close plate 44c is actuated by the first big prize opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) and opened to the near side, so that an open state (open state) in which a game ball can be easily received is obtained. . The first big prize opening 44 is attached with a first big prize opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of balls entered. In the present embodiment, as the processing for the big hit game, the first big prize opening switch 44a counts ten game balls or ten times before a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before counting ten. The first grand prize opening 44 is opened as a round, and the opening operation of the first big prize opening 44 is repeated until the specified round. In addition, between each round, the 1st big winning opening 44 is made into a closed state only for predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  The second grand prize opening 45 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate 44c and a second big prize opening solenoid 45b (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 45c. Prepare. The second big winning opening 45 is normally closed by a closing plate 45c that does not accept a game ball, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. When the specific game is started, the open / close plate 45c is actuated by the second big prize opening solenoid 45b (see FIG. 3) and opened to the front, so that an open state (open state) in which a game ball can be easily received is obtained. . The second big prize opening 45 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of balls entered. In the present embodiment, as the processing for the big hit game, the second big prize opening switch 46a counts 10 game balls, or until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before counting 10 balls. The second big prize opening 45 is opened as a round, and the opening operation of the second big prize opening 45 is repeated until the specified round. In addition, between each round, the 2nd big prize winning opening 45 is made into a closed state only for predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 6, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that can display and stop displaying a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device that can display and stop displaying a special symbol. 42, and a round display device 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) of the jackpot game. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 7, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in the figure, the normal symbol display device 41 includes a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 7), and the left normal symbol display unit. A display mode in which 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 7), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see FIG. 7), and the left normal symbol display portion 41a and the right normal symbol display portion 41b are both lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 7). . When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device variably displays by sequentially switching the four display modes, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top in FIG. 7), the second start port 60 is held for a certain time (for example, , 0.5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. The special symbol display device 42 corresponds to either the first special symbol display unit 42a or the second special symbol display unit 42b when the entry of either the first starting port 50 or the second starting port 60 is detected. The special symbols are variably displayed by sequentially switching the display state of the special symbol display section to be performed, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (winning special symbol), it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a first start port corresponding display unit that displays the special symbol variably on the basis of the game ball entering the first start port 50, and the second special symbol display. The part 42b is a second start port corresponding display unit that variably displays a special symbol based on the game ball entering the second start port 60. Hereinafter, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a is also referred to as a first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is a second special symbol (special diagram 2). ). In FIG. 8, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in the figure, the special symbol (ordinary big hit symbol A) that is the normal big hit A has a display mode in which the vertical bar segments on the upper right, lower right, and lower left in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit (upper part of FIG. 8). The special symbol (ordinary big hit symbol B) that is the normal big hit B is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit. (Refer to the second row from the top in FIG. 8), and the special symbol (normal jackpot symbol C) that becomes the normal big hit C is the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right vertical bar segment in the second special symbol display portion 42a. Is displayed (see the third row from the top in FIG. 8). In addition, the special symbol (probability big hit symbol A) which is a probable big hit A has a display mode in which the middle horizontal bar segment and the upper right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit (upper part of FIG. 8). 4), the special symbol (probability big hit symbol B) which is the probability variation big hit B has a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit. Yes (see the fifth row from the top in FIG. 8), the special symbol (probability big hit symbol C) that becomes the probability variation big hit C is the upper and lower horizontal bar segments and the lower left vertical bar segment in the second special symbol display portion 42b. Is displayed (see the sixth row from the top in FIG. 8). In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any manner, and the type of the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to one type. It is good also as what prepares a kind. When a game ball enters one of the first starting port 50 and the second starting port 60 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the special symbol is suspended for up to four times for each starting port, When the current variation display is finished, the variation display of the special symbol that is held is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, in the normal jackpots A to C, a jackpot game (specific game) in which the opening operation of the first jackpot 44 or the second jackpot 45 is repeated over a specified number of rounds is performed, and the jackpot game ends. Later, the probability that the result of special symbol success / failure determination will be a big hit (probability per special symbol) is set to a low probability state, the fluctuation time of special symbols and normal symbols will be normal time, and the result of normal symbol success / failure determination A big hit mode that sets a state without electric support that the opening time of the operation entrance 38 is a normal time when the probability of hitting (probability per base figure) is in a low probability state and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a hit state (A big hit mode in which a low probability electric no support state is set after the big hit game). In addition, the probability variation jackpots A to C are played a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the first jackpot 44 or the second jackpot 45 is repeated over the specified number of rounds, and after the jackpot game is over, a predetermined number of times Until the special symbol variation display (for example, 10,000 times) is performed, the high probability state in which the probability per special symbol is higher than the low probability state is set, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened. In addition, a big hit mode (after a big hit game) that sets an electric support-free state in which the opening time of the operation entrance 38 is extended when the normal symbol hit probability is higher than the low probability state and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. A big hit mode for setting a state with high probability electric support. Hereinafter, a gaming state having a low probability per special figure is also referred to as a special low probability state, and a gaming state having a high probability per special figure is also referred to as a special high probability state. In addition, a gaming state in which the probability per base figure is in a low probability state is also referred to as a normal state low probability state, and a gaming state in which the probability per base figure is in a high probability state is also referred to as a general figure high probability state. Furthermore, a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened is also referred to as a short-time state, and a gaming state in which the opening time of the working entrance 38 is extended is also referred to as an open-extended state. In this embodiment, the power support state is a state in which all three states of the normal high probability state, the short time state, and the open extension state have occurred, but any one or two of the three states are It is good also as the state which generate | occur | produced.

  Usually, the big hits A to C and the probable big hits A to C are different in the number of rounds in the jackpot game (specific game) (the number of times the first big winning port 44 or the second big winning port 45 is opened). In the present embodiment, the normal jackpot A and the probable variation jackpot A are obtained by executing 15 rounds of the jackpot game (third specific game) and obtaining about 1500 winning balls (third profit amount). And the probability variation jackpot B can be obtained about 500 winning balls (first profit amount) by executing five rounds of the jackpot game (first specific game), and the normal jackpot C and the probability variation jackpot C are 10 rounds. The big hit game (second specific game) is executed and about 1000 winning balls (second profit amount) can be obtained. In other words, the second specific game has more prize balls than the first specific game, and the third specific game has more prize balls than the second specific game. Further, the normal big hit A and the probability variation big hit A (third specific game), the normal big hit B and the probability variation big hit B (first specific game) are provided as big hits of the first special symbol, and the normal big hit C and the probability variable big hit C (the first special game) 2 specific game) is provided as a big hit of the second special symbol. Therefore, if the first special symbol is a big hit, you will get about 500 prize balls (first profit amount) and about 1500 prize balls (third profit amount). One of the possible third specific games is selectively executed, and if the second special symbol is a big hit, the second specific game that can obtain about 1000 winning balls (second profit amount) is executed. Is done. In this example, the average value (expected value) of the earned profit is the same when the first special symbol is a big hit and when the second special symbol is a big hit.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 9, the effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and are composed of characters and numbers. ) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background symbol (not shown). This effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball enters the first start port 50 and when the game ball enters the second start port 60. . The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started, and when the execution time (variation time) of the variation display elapses, the effect on the left is displayed. The symbols 34L, the effect symbol 34R on the right, and the effect symbol 34M in the middle are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, a simple disengagement without reach is reached, and when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R coincide with each other, reach is reached. Then, when the middle production symbol 34M is stopped with a predetermined reach production, if the middle production symbol 34M and the right and left production symbols 34L and 34R do not match, the reach production pattern is lost. A big hit occurs when 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R coincide. The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. And corresponding.

  In the present embodiment, the first reserved symbol 35 a and the second reserved symbol 35 b are also displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 34. The first reserved symbols 35a are displayed one by one from the left each time a game ball enters the first start port 50 during the first special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol variation display is started. Every time it is erased in the reverse order of the starting entry. The second reserved symbols 35b are also displayed one by one from the left each time a game ball enters the second starting port 60 during the second special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation display is started. Every time it is erased in the reverse order of the starting entry.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment configured as described above, the third start port 36 is disposed below the effect display device 34 (center accessory 49), and the player can play the game ball on the left side of the game area 31 (effect By rotating the firing handle 18 (so-called “left-handed”) so as to flow down to the left side area of the display device 34, the game ball can enter the third start port 36. In addition, the first normal symbol operating gate 32 is arranged on the left side of the effect display device 34, and the player can pass the game ball to the first normal symbol operating gate 32 by left-handing. Further, the second normal symbol operation gate 33 is arranged on the right side of the effect display device 34, and the player can cause the game ball to flow down to the right side of the game area 31 (the right side area of the effect display device 34). The game ball can be passed through the second normal symbol operation gate 33 by firing the game ball by rotating it clockwise as much as possible (so-called right strike). In addition, the operation entrance 38 is arranged on the lower side of the effect display device 34, and when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, the left-handed or right-handed manner is opened. A game ball can be made to enter the operating entrance 38. When a game ball enters the operating ball opening 38, both the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 are opened. In addition, the first start port 50 is arranged at the lower left part of the game area 31. When the first start port 50 is in the open state, the player hits the left side to flow the game ball to the left side of the game area 31. Thus, the ball can enter the first start port 50 in the open state. In addition, the second start port 60 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game area 31. When the second start port 60 is in the open state, the player hits the right to flow the game ball to the right side of the game area 31. Thus, the ball can enter the second start port 60 that is in the open state. That is, the player can freely select which of the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 the game ball is to enter by changing the manner of launching the game ball. Further, the first big winning opening 44 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 31 and is variably displayed when a game ball enters the first starting opening 50 or the third starting opening 36 based on left-handed. When the big hit game is started based on the fact that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol, the player continues to left-handed, thereby causing the game ball to flow down to the left side of the game area 31 and being in the open state. It is possible to enter the first grand prize winning port 44. In addition, the second big winning opening 45 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31, and the second special symbol that is displayed variably when the game ball enters the second starting opening 60 based on the right strike is a big hit. When the big hit game is started based on the fact that the game is stopped and displayed, the player continues to hit the right side, thereby causing the game ball to flow down to the right side of the game area 31 and opening the second big game. A winning opening 45 can be entered.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, The control board includes a sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, and a control board such as a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logic operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, and various controls. A timer that measures the necessary time (system timer), a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, an oscillator that outputs a clock for CPU operations, and a watch that monitors CPU runaway Various peripheral LSIs such as a dog timer and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 50a and the second start port switch 60a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. The incoming signal, the incoming signal from the third start port switch 36a, and the incoming signal from the operating entrance switch 38a are directly inputted, and the passing signal from the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a. Passing signal, a ball signal from the first grand prize port switch 44a, a ball signal from the second big prize port switch 45a, a ball signal from a general ball port switch (not shown), etc. via the relay terminal board 72. Have been entered. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40a for controlling the display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the operation ball entrance solenoid 38b, a drive signal to the first big prize opening solenoid 44b, the second A drive signal or the like to the big prize opening solenoid 45 b is output via the relay terminal plate 72. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal board 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, etc., and receives various command signals from the main control board 70 and produces a game according to the commands. The sub control board 90 drives an effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, various LED lamps 93a, and operates a movable decorative member. A decoration drive board 93 that drives the decoration motor 93b, an effect button board 94 that is provided on the effect button 26 and that receives an operation signal from an operation detection switch 27 that detects the operation of the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. Transmit to the main control board 70.

  Next, the flow of the game in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment configured in this way will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of the game flow of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, when a game ball enters the third start port 36 (S1000), the first special symbol variation display is started (S1010). When the first special symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (S1020), the removal is confirmed (S1030). When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in either of the normal jackpot symbols A and B (S1040), the jackpot game is started (S1050). Normally, when a big hit is made in the big hit symbol, the gaming state after the big hit game is a state without low probability electric support, and the game proceeds to S1000. On the other hand, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with either of the probable big hit symbols A and B (S1060), the big hit game is started (S1070), and the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a state with high probability electric support. . As described above, when there is a power support state, the probability per universal symbol becomes high, the fluctuation time of special symbols and normal symbols is shortened, and the operation ball enters when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol. Since the opening time of the mouth 38 is extended, the possibility that a game ball can enter the working entrance 38 is increased. When the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operating gate 32 or the second normal symbol operating gate 33 (S1080), the normal symbol variation display is started (S1090). When the normal symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (S1100), the removal is confirmed (S1110). On the other hand, when the normal symbol is hit and displayed as a stop symbol (S1120), the operation entrance 38 is opened (S1130). When a game ball enters the open operation entrance 38 (S1140), the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 are opened (S1150). If the player strikes left and enters the game ball into the first start opening 50, the player can proceed with the game mainly based on the first special symbol, and hit the right and place the game ball in the second start opening. If the player enters the ball 60, a game based on the second special symbol can be advanced. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a promising big hit symbol and a big hit is made, the player can play a game mainly based on the first special symbol and a game mainly based on the second special symbol as a game after the big hit game. Any one can be freely selected.

[Main control processing]
Next, the detail of operation | movement of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example is demonstrated. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process executes a power-on process required for power-on such as an initialization process (S10), a game start process (S20), a normal symbol game process (S30), and a special symbol game process (S40). And the big hit game process (S50) is repeatedly executed. In this embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S20 to S50 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S20, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first makes various sensors (first gate switch 32a, second gate switch 33a, operation entrance switch 38a, first start port switch 50a, second start port). The state of the switch 60a, the third start opening switch 36a, the first big prize opening switch 44a, the second big prize opening switch 45a, the general ball opening switch, etc.) are detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c. Various kinds of determination information (such as a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a normal symbol success / failure determination random number, etc., which will be described later) are updated. Subsequently, the switches related to the entry of game balls (the operation entrance switch 38a, the first start opening switch 50a, the second start opening switch 60a, the third start opening switch 36a, the first big prize opening switch 44a, the second It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by a large winning opening switch 45a, a general winning opening switch, etc., and if it is determined that it has been detected, the number of winning balls to be paid out is calculated and given as predetermined ball information in the RAM 70c. The prize ball information is stored in the prize ball information storage area. When the prize ball information is not 0, a prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. When a game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the prize ball is received. The process is repeated until the information becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S120.

[Normal design game processing]
The normal symbol game process of S30 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the normal symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the first normal symbol operation gate 32 based on the passage signal from the first gate switch 32a. Based on the passing signal from the two gate switch 33a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the second normal symbol operating gate 33 (S100). If it is determined that the game ball has passed through either the first normal symbol operating gate 32 or the second normal symbol operating gate 33, the current number of normal symbols retained (the number of ordinary symbols retained) is the upper limit value (in this embodiment). , Value 4) is determined (S102). If it is determined that the current number of reservations is less than the upper limit value, the number of reservations is incremented by 1 (S104), and determination information for normal symbols (ordinary symbol success / failure determination random number) is acquired to obtain the RAM 70c. Is stored in the determination information storage area for a predetermined normal symbol (S106). If it is determined in S100 that the game ball has not passed through any of the first normal symbol operation gate 32 and the second normal symbol operation gate 33, or if it is determined in S102 that the number of holds has reached the upper limit value, The process of S104 and S106 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the operation entrance 38 is being opened (S108), whether or not the normal symbol is in a variable display (S110), and whether or not the normal symbol is in a stop display time (S112). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held is 0 (S114). If it is determined that the operation entrance 38 is not open, the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, the normal symbol is not in the stop display time, and the number of normal symbols held is not 0, the normal symbol is used for determination. The oldest determination information among the determination information stored in the information storage area is read (S116), and the normal symbol variation start process (ordinary variation start process) illustrated in FIG. 14 is executed (S118). The symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  14, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not there is a power support state (S150). Here, whether or not there is a power support state can be determined based on whether or not a variation shortening flag, which will be described later, is on, or whether an open extension flag is on. If it is determined in S150 that there is no power support but not power support, the probability variation function of the normal symbol is not activated, so a hit determination table is used using the low probability hit determination table (S152). If it is determined that there is a power support state, since the probability variation function of the normal symbol is activated, the determination is made using the high probability hit determination table (S154). FIG. 15 shows an example of a normal symbol hit determination table (ordinary symbol hit determination table). In the low-probability hit determination table, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), a hit determination random number is a value 3 to a value 152 out of a value 0 to a value 299 (1/2 hit probability). . On the other hand, in the hit determination table for high probability, as shown in FIG. 15B, the hit determination random number is a value 3 to a value 299 out of a value 0 to a value 299 (297/300 (about 1 / 1.01) hit probability).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit determination of S152 and S154 is a win (S156). If the result of the hit determination is a win, a hit symbol is set (S158), and if the hit is not a hit, that is, if it is a miss Is set to the off symbol (S160). Then, it is determined whether or not the electric support is present (S162). If it is determined that the electric support is not present but not the electric support state, the normal symbol variation time is set to a long time (for example, 60 seconds). If a long-time variation pattern is set (S164) and it is determined that there is a power support state, a short-time variation pattern is set (S166), in which the variation time of the normal symbol is short (for example, 5 seconds). When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set, the symbol display board 40a is controlled to start the fluctuation display of the normal symbol (S168), the normal symbol holding number is decremented by 1 (S170), and the normal symbol fluctuation start processing is performed. finish.

  Returning to the normal symbol game processing of FIG. 13, when the normal symbol variation display is started, the next time the normal symbol game processing is executed, it is determined in S110 that the normal symbol is being varied, and the variation time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S120). This determination can be made on the basis of the variation time set in S164 or S166 of the above-described normal diagram variation start process and the elapsed time since the start of the regular symbol variation display. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display is stopped (S122), the stop display time is set (S124), and it is determined whether the stop display time has elapsed (S126). The stop display time is an interval from when the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped to when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started next, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the stop display of the normal symbol is made, it is determined in S112 that the stop display is being performed. Therefore, in S126, it is determined again whether or not the stop display time has elapsed. It is determined whether the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S128).

  If it is determined that the winning symbol is determined in S128, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a state with electric support (S130). Therefore, when the opening time of the second start port 60 is set to a short time (for example, 2 seconds), a short time opening pattern is set (S132), and when it is determined that there is an electric support, the opening extension function is activated. Therefore, a long-time opening pattern in which the opening time of the second start port 60 is long (for example, 10 seconds) is set (S134). Then, the operation entrance 38 is opened with the set opening pattern (S136), and the normal symbol game process is ended. Here, the opening of the operation entrance 38 is performed by opening and closing the blade portion 38c to the left and right by driving and controlling the operation entrance solenoid 38b as described above.

  When the normal symbol game process is executed in a state where the operation entrance 38 is opened, it is determined in S108 that the operation entrance 38 is being opened, so it is determined whether or not the release time has elapsed (S138). When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of the operation entrance 38, and when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the opening of the operation entrance 38 is ended. (S140), the normal symbol game process is terminated. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S40.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S40 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 50a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 50, A detection signal from the third start port switch 36a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the third start port 36 (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered either the first start port 50 or the third start port 36, the current number of reserved first special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not (S202). When it is determined that the number of retained first special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of retained first special symbols is incremented by 1 (S204), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S206), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S208). Here, as the determination information acquired in S206, the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed based on the ball of the game ball entering the first start port 50 or the third start port 36, A jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, a variation pattern determining random number for determining a variation pattern of the first special symbol Information on the progress of the symbol variation game such as can be exemplified. Note that the jackpot determination corresponds to determination of whether or not a special symbol is appropriate. Further, the first special symbol hold time command includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol 35 a in the display screen of the effect display device 34. Here, the first start port 50 is opened based on the entrance of the game ball to the operation entrance 38, and the operation entrance 38 enters the game ball when the current game state is no electric support. The possibility of entering a game ball increases when the possibility is low and there is electric support. For this reason, when there is no electric support, the possibility of entering the game ball into the first start port 50 is low, and the game is advanced with the third start port 36 as a main body. In S200, it is determined that the game ball is not in any of the first start port 50 and the third start port 36, or it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit. Then, the process of S204-S208 is skipped and it progresses to the process of following S210.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 60 for variably displaying the second special symbol (S210). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 60, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S212). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S214), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S216), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S218). Here, as the determination information acquired in S216, the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the second start port 60, or the big hit determination result is the big hit In the case of a symbol change game such as a big hit symbol determination random number for determining a big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display means 42b, a variation pattern determination random number for determining a variation pattern of the second special symbol, etc. Information on progress can be exemplified. The second special symbol hold occurrence command includes a second special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol 35b in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S210 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 60, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit value, the processing of S214 to S218 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S220.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S220), whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in a variable display (S222), the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is determined whether any of them is in the stop display time (S224). If it is determined that a big hit game is in progress, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process of S150. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time, it is not in the big hit game. 2. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (S226). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination information of the second special symbol determination information (big hit determination random number) stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) is determined. Reading (S228), the second special symbol variation display related process is executed (S230), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is 0 (S232). If it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is not 0, the oldest determination information among the determination information (big hit determination random number) of the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) Reading (S234), the first special symbol variation display related processing is executed (S236), and the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S226 to S236, when both the number of reserved first symbol symbols and the number of reserved second symbol symbols are not 0, the second special symbol variable display (holding digestion) is preferentially executed (see Fig. 2). Priority). Details of the variable display related process will be described below. The first special symbol variation display-related process and the second special symbol variation display-related process are both executed in common, and will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart in FIG. 19).

  In the variation display related processing, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is a high probability state or a low probability state (S300). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is a low probability state, the big hit determination is performed using the big hit determination random number read in S228 or S234 and the low probability hit determination table (S302), and the probability change flag Is turned on, that is, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the read big hit determination random number and the high probability hit determination table (S304), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit Is determined (S306). An example of a special symbol hit determination table (special symbol hit determination table) is shown in FIG. FIG. 20A shows a determination table for low probability special charts, and FIG. 20B shows a determination table for high probability special charts. In the low probability special figure per judgment table, the big hit judgment random number is a value 60 to 63 out of the values 0 to 799, and a big hit probability (1/200 big hit probability). When the random number is 0 to 799 and the value is 60 to 99, the jackpot is assumed to be a jackpot (1/20 jackpot probability). In the present embodiment, a common special symbol determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When the result of the big hit determination is determined to be a big win in S306, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S308), and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determining random number is read. Select and decide (S310). Here, for the determination of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 21 is used, and for the determination of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol, it is illustrated in FIG. A jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol is used.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 21, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 63 among the values 0 to 255, the first symbol of FIG. 8 is selected. “Normal jackpot A” (25% appearance probability), when the big hit symbol determination random number is 64 to 127, the second symbol in FIG. 8 is selected and becomes “normal jackpot B” (25% appearance) Probability), when the jackpot symbol determining random number is 128 to 191, the symbol in the fourth row in FIG. 8 is selected to be “probability hit jackpot A” (25% appearance probability), and the jackpot symbol determining random number is the value 192. When ˜255, the symbol in the fifth row in FIG. 8 is selected and becomes “probability big hit B” (appearance probability of 25%). That is, in the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, the probability of subtracting the probability variation jackpot (probability variation jackpot A or probability variation jackpot B) is 50%, and the average number of continuations (average number of consecutive resorts) for the jackpot is two. . In addition, the probability of drawing 15R jackpot (bonus of about 1,500 winning prize balls) and probability of drawing 5R jackpot (bonus of about 500 winning prize balls) are 50% each, so the number of rounds (winning prize ball) The average value (expected value) is 10R (about 1000 shots).

  Also, in the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 22, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 127 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol in the third stage in FIG. 8 is selected. Thus, when the random number for determining the big hit symbol is 127 to 255, the sixth symbol in FIG. 8 is selected and becomes “probable big hit C” (50%). % Appearance probability). In other words, in the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol, the probability of pulling the probability variation jackpot is 50%, and the average continuation number (average number of extended games) of the jackpot is two. In addition, the probability of winning 10R big hit (approximately 1000 winning prize balls) is 100%. Therefore, the jackpot related to the first special symbol and the jackpot related to the second special symbol both have the same average number of extended games and the same average value (expected value) of the number of rounds of the jackpot game (acquired prize ball). It has become.

  If it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, the winning symbol is determined to be lost (S312). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  When the stop symbol is determined in this way, a variation pattern table is set (S314). Although the fluctuation pattern table is not shown in the figure, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the big hit fluctuation pattern table is set, and if the result of the big hit determination is out of the range, the loss fluctuation pattern table is set. By doing. Each variation pattern table defines various variation patterns in association with the current gaming state (whether or not there is electric support), the number of holds, and a variation pattern determination random number. In this case, one variation pattern is selected using these variation pattern tables. The special symbol variation pattern indicates the variation time of the special symbol.

  Returning to the variation display related processing of FIG. 19, when the variation pattern table is set in this way, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S316), and the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination random number thus read and the set variation pattern table. It sets (S318). Then, the change display of the special symbol is started (S320), the number of special symbols held is decremented by 1 (S322), and the symbol change start command and the hold digest command are transmitted to the sub-control board 90. (S324), the variation display related process is terminated. In the process of S320 to S324, when the target of the current variation display related process is the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value 1. This is a process for transmitting a command for holding digestion of the first special symbol as a command for holding digestion. On the other hand, when the current subject of the variable display related process is the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is started and the number of hold of the second special symbol is decremented by the value 1, As a process of transmitting a command for holding and digesting the second special symbol. The symbol variation start command transmitted in S324 includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit determination result is a big hit. When the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a loss stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and generates a control signal (effect command) according to the determination. ) To the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34. When the special symbol variable display is started, the determination information (holding information) related to the variable display is cleared from the determination information storage area.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 16 to 18, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S222. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S238). The variation time is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol. This can be done by comparison. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol being varied is stopped (S240), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S242). The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 34. Then, a stop display time is set (S244), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S246). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S224 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that has passed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S248).

  When it is determined in S248 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S250), and a big hit game start designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S252). As a result, a big hit game start effect or the like is executed in the big hit game effect process described later. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the release extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (S254, S256), and the variation is shortened when the variation shortening flag is on. The flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S258 to S262), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next S50 jackpot game process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S248 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (S264). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not on, the processing proceeds to the next step S274. If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S266), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S268). Here, the probability variation counter indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the high probability state, and the value is set at the end of the jackpot game. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the next step S274 while maintaining the high probability state. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is 0, the probability variation flag is turned off (S270) and the game state designation is performed. The command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S272), and the process proceeds to the next step S274. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state. The gaming state designation command includes a setting state of a probability change flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like. The sub control board 90 that has received the gaming state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the gaming state to the effect display control board 91 to change the display of the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the high probability state to the low probability state. For example, change the process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (S274). When the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S276), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S278). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the operating state of the fluctuation time shortening function (variation shortening of the special symbol and the normal symbol). The corresponding value is set. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the electric support state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off to end the electric support state. (S280), the release extension flag is turned off (S282), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S284), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the state with the electric support to the state without the electric support. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to display the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the state with the electric support to the electric support. Processing such as changing to the state of none is performed. The determinations at S268 and S278 are executed regardless of whether the probability state is high or low. However, in the probability variation big hits A to C, 10,000 times are set in the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter after the big hit. Therefore, in the case of these probability variation big hits, the probability variation counter and the fluctuation shortening counter cannot normally have a value of 0, and the high probability state and the electric support state will not end until the next big hit is drawn.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S60 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 23 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (step 400). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is OFF, the big hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game flag is on, it is determined whether or not it is a game start timing (S402), and if it is determined that it is a game start timing, the number of remaining rounds (the number of remaining R) is initialized. That is, whether the big hit type is big hit A (“normal big hit A” or “probable big hit A”) (S404), big hit B (“normal big hit B” or “probable big hit B”) ( S406) is determined, and if the big hit type is determined to be a big hit A, the remaining round number is set to 15 (S408). If the big hit type is determined to be a big hit B, the remaining round number is set to 5 times. Set (S410) and if it is determined that the big hit type is neither big hit A nor big hit B, the big hit type is big hit C ("normal big hit C" or "probable big hit C"), so set the remaining number of rounds to 10 (S412). When the big hit type is either big hit A or B, the big hit game is started to open the first big winning port 44 where a game ball can enter by left-handed, and the big hit type is the big hit C Starts a big hit game that opens the second big prize opening 45 where a game ball can enter by right-handing. As described above, since the big hits A and B are generated based on the game balls entering the first starting port 50 or the third starting port 36 by left-handed, the big hit games start based on the big hits A and B. Then, the game ball can be made to enter the first big winning opening 44 by continuing the left-handed. Further, since the big hit C is generated based on the game ball having entered the second starting port 60 by the right hit, when the big hit game is started based on the big hit C, by continuing the right hit, A game ball can be entered into the two major winning holes 45. If it is determined that it is not the game start timing, the remaining number of rounds has been initialized, and the process of S404 to S412 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process. Next, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening is open (if the big hit type is big hit A or B, the first big winning opening 44 and if the big hit C is the second big winning opening 45). S414) If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed (not open), it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the special winning opening (S416). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the big winning opening, the big winning opening solenoid is driven and controlled so that the big winning opening is opened (S418), and the big hit game processing is once ended. In the process of S418, when the big hit type is big hit A or B, the first big winning opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the first big winning opening 44 is opened, and when the big hit type is C, the second big winning opening is set. This is a process for driving and controlling the second big prize opening solenoid 45b so that 45 is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined in S416 that it is not the timing for opening the big winning opening, the big hit game process is once ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S414 that the special winning opening is open, it is determined whether it is the closing timing of the special winning opening (S420). This determination is based on the number of game balls that have passed the specified opening time (25 seconds in this embodiment) or entered the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 44 or the second big winning opening 45). This is performed by determining whether any of the numbers (10 in this embodiment) has been reached. If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the big prize opening, the big hit game processing is once ended while maintaining the opening of the big prize opening. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the closing timing of the big prize opening, the big prize opening solenoid is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening is closed (S422). In the process of S422, when the big hit type is big hit A or B, the first big prize opening 44 is open, so the first big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the first big prize opening 44 is closed. In the case of big hit C, since the second big prize opening 45 is being opened, the second big prize opening solenoid 45b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 45 is closed. Then, the number of remaining rounds is decremented by a value of 1 (S424), and it is determined whether or not the number of remaining rounds is a value of 0 (S426). If it is determined that the number of remaining rounds is not 0, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is. If it is determined that the number of remaining rounds is 0, the process for ending the jackpot game illustrated in FIG. 24 is executed (S428). The jackpot game process is terminated.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 24, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns off the big hit game flag (S450), and determines whether or not the current big hit is the probability variable big hits A to C ( S452). If it is determined that the current big hit is not a probable big hit but a normal big hit, the probability change flag, the fluctuation shortening flag, and the open extension flag are maintained off, and if the current big hit is determined to be the probable big hit, the probability change counter is set to 10 Is set to 1,000 times to turn on the probability variation flag (S454, S456), and the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times to turn on the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag (S458 to S462). As described above, when the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter are set to 10,000 times, the high probability state and the electric support state are substantially continued until the next big hit. Then, the jackpot game end designation command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S464), and the jackpot game end processing is terminated. In addition, the sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command, for example, transmits an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 and displays the background screen of the effect display device 34 according to the game state at that time. The process etc. which are set to are performed.

  Here, as described above, when the gaming state is the state without electric support (“the state with no low probability electric support”), there is a low possibility of the game ball entering the operation entrance 38, and the third start Although the game is proceeding mainly with the mouth 36, if a probable big hit ("probable big hit A" or "probable big hit B") is drawn based on the game ball entering the third starting port 36, the electric power is played after the big hit game. A support state (“high probability electric support state”) occurs. When the electric support state is generated, the possibility that the game ball enters the operation entrance 38 is increased. When the game ball enters the operation entrance 38, the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 are provided. Since both are opened, a game mainly composed of the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 is advanced. A player can enter a game ball into the first starting port 50 by left-handing the firing mode, and can enter a game ball into the second starting port 60 by setting the firing mode to the right. Can be balled. That is, the player can freely select which of the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 the game ball is to enter. At this time, since the jackpot A that can be obtained the most winning balls (about 1500 shots) is included in the jackpot generated based on the game balls entering the first starting port 50, a large number of winning balls are received at once. There is a chance to win, and you can improve your game entertainment. On the other hand, only the big hit C that can win more prize balls than the big hit B (about 1000 shots), although the big hit generated based on the game balls to the second starting port 60 has fewer prize balls than the big hit A. Is included, it is possible to secure a certain amount of profit and advance the game with peace of mind. Note that the average value (expected value) of the profit obtained by jackpot is the same regardless of whether the game ball is inserted into the first start port 50 or the game ball is inserted into the second start port 60. A player who selects one of the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 is advantageous, and there is no unfairness in which a player who selects the other is disadvantageous.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, both the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 are opened based on the game ball entering the working ball opening 38, and the open state. When the game ball enters the first start port 50, the first start port 50 is closed, and when the game ball enters the open second start port 60, the second start port 60 is closed. Since the first starting port 50 and the second starting port 60 are configured as the second type non-electrically-powered item so that the player can enter the game ball of the first starting port 50 and the second starting port 60 The starting port to be made can be freely selected. In addition, when the result of the success / failure determination made based on the game ball entering the first starting port 50 is a big hit, the big hit game that can obtain the first profit amount (about 500 winning balls). (First specific game) and a jackpot game (third specific game) that can obtain a third profit amount (about 1500 award balls) larger than the first profit amount is executed, and the second start port 60 If the result of the success / failure determination made based on the game ball entering the game is a big hit, the second profit amount (approximately 1000 award balls is greater than the first profit amount and less than the third profit amount). ) A big hit game (second specific game) that can be acquired is executed. Thereby, since there is a chance that a lot of prize balls can be obtained at once by entering the game balls into the first start opening 50, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Moreover, since a certain amount of profit can be ensured by making a game ball enter into the 2nd starting port 60, a game can be advanced in peace. Furthermore, the average value (expected value) of the profit amount (first profit amount, third profit amount) that can be obtained by jackpot based on the game ball entering the first start port 50 is the value to the second start port 60. Since it is the same as the profit amount (second profit amount) that can be obtained by jackpot based on the game ball entering, the player who has selected one of the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 is advantageous, There is no unfairness that is disadvantageous to the player who chooses the other.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the probability of occurrence of a high probability state or a power support state after a big hit game is a big hit in the first special symbol and a big hit in the second special symbol. The same probability is used, but different probabilities are possible. FIG. 25 shows a jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol of the modified example, and FIG. 26 shows a jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol of the modified example.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol of the modified example, as shown in FIG. 25, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 127 out of the values 0 to 255, it becomes “normal jackpot X” (50% Appearance probability), when the jackpot symbol determination random number is between 128 and 255, it becomes “probability big hit Y” (appearance probability of 50%). Here, “normal jackpot X” means that 14 rounds of jackpot game (second specific game) are executed and about 1400 award balls (second profit amount) can be obtained. “No electric support” is set. On the other hand, “probable big hit Y” is that six rounds of big hit game (first specific game) are executed and about 600 winning balls (first profit amount) can be obtained. “Supported state” is set. In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol of this modification, the probability of pulling the probability variation jackpot Y is 50%, so the average number of consecutive jackpots (average number of extended games) is two. In addition, “normal jackpot X” is a 14-round jackpot game with a probability of 50% and can obtain about 1400 prize balls, and “probability jackpot Y” is a 6-round jackpot game with a probability of 50%. Since it is possible to acquire about 600 shots, the average winning prize ball per jackpot game is about 1000 shots, and the first start port 50 (first special symbol) is mainly used during the jackpot ream. When the game is performed, the average value (expected value) of the amount of profit that can be acquired by the player from the “first hit” to the end of the big hit consecutive villa is about 2000.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol of the modified example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the random number for jackpot symbol determination is a value 0 to 63 among the values 0 to 255, “normal jackpot X” (25% ), And when the jackpot symbol determination random number is between 64 and 255, it becomes “probable variation jackpot Z” (appearance probability of 75%). Here, “probability big hit Z” is that two rounds of big hit game are executed and about 200 winning balls can be obtained, and after the big hit game, “high probability electric support is present” is set. In the big hit symbol determination table for the second special symbol of this modified example, the probability of drawing the probability variation big hit Z is 75%, so the average number of consecutive big hits (average number of extended games) is four. In addition, “normal jackpot X” has a probability of 25% and 14 rounds of jackpot game are executed and about 1400 prize balls can be obtained, and “probability jackpot Z” has a probability of 75% and 2 rounds of jackpot game. Is executed, and about 200 shots can be obtained, so the average winning ball per jackpot game is about 500 shots, and the second starting port 60 (second special symbol) is mainly used during the jackpot. When playing a game, the average value (expected value) of the amount of profit that a player can earn from the “first hit” to the end of the jackpot reunion is mainly from the first start opening 50 (first special symbol) The same profit amount (about 2000 shots) as when playing the game. Thereby, a player who selects one of the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 is advantageous, and there is no unfairness in which a player who selects the other is disadvantageous.

  Here, in the case of playing a game mainly using the first start opening 50, the average value (expected value) of the profit amount (prize ball) obtained in one big hit game is about 1000, and the second start In the case of playing a game mainly based on the mouth 60, the profit amount (prize ball) obtained by one big hit game is about 500. In addition, the possibility that a big hit game (second specific game) that can acquire the second profit amount (about 1400) is executed is more likely to be performed when the game is based on the first start port 50. It is higher than the case of playing a game mainly of 60. Therefore, in the case where it is desired to obtain a lot of profits in one big hit game, the player should aim to enter the game ball into the first starting port 50. On the other hand, when playing a game with the first start port 50 as a main component, the probability that a “high probability electric support state” will occur after the big hit game is the first probability (50%), and the second start port 60 In the case of playing a game based mainly on the second probability (75%), the probability that the “high probability electric support state” will occur after the big hit game is higher than the first probability. Accordingly, when a “high probability electric support” state is generated after a big hit game and a large number of big hits are aimed at, the player aims to enter a game ball into the second starting port 60. Better. In this way, the game can be progressed according to the player's wishes, so that the game interest can be further improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment and the modified example, when the big hit is a probable big hit, both the high probability state and the electric support state are generated after the big hit game, but the invention is not limited to this. A big hit mode that generates a high probability state but does not generate an electric support state may be provided, or a big hit mode that generates an electric support state but does not generate a high probability state may be provided. In addition, when a high probability state or a state with electric support occurs after a big hit game, the state is maintained until the next big hit is drawn, but this is not limited to this, and a special symbol after the big hit game When the fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation game) is executed a predetermined number of times, the high probability state may be ended and changed to the low probability state, or the electric support state may be ended and the electric support state may be established. In this case, for example, 50 times or 100 times may be set in S454 or S458 of the big hit game end process in FIG.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the third starting port 36 for variably displaying the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball is provided, but the third starting port 36 may not be provided. . In this case, the gaming state is a state without electric support (a state in which the possibility of entering a game ball into the working entrance 38 is low) and a state with electrical support (a possibility of entering the game ball into the working entrance 38). In any state of the high state), in order to variably display the special symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the winning symbol, and the game enters the open entrance 38 which is opened by the normal symbol hit. It is necessary to enter the game ball into one of the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 which are opened by entering the game ball into the operation entrance port 38. . As described above, the player can freely select whether to enter the game ball into the first start port 50 or the second start port 60.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the game ball enters the third start port 36, the same variation display related processing (first special symbol variation display related) as when the game ball enters the first start port 50. Process), the jackpot symbol is determined using the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. The jackpot determination (second winning / failing determination) is performed by the same variation display related processing (second special symbol variation display related processing) as when entering the starting port 60, and the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol is used. It is good also as what determines a jackpot symbol, and the big hit determination by the other variable display related process different from the case where it enters into the 2nd start opening 60 unlike the case where it enters the 1st start opening 50 (3rd success / failure determination) And do A third jackpot symbol determination table may be as determining the jackpot symbols used to. In the latter case, the big hit game is compared to the case where the result of the third win / fail decision is a big win, the case where the result of the first win / fail decision is a big win, and the case where the result of the second win / fail decision is a big win. The probability that the probability per later special figure will be in a high probability state, the probability that the probability per ordinary figure will be in a high probability state, the probability that the opening time of the operation entrance 38 will be extended when a normal symbol is hit is low, etc. May be higher or higher.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol in a normal symbol variation game, the special symbol can be variably displayed in a special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is a big hit symbol. When the stop display is made, the game has a gameability in which a big hit game is started. FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, and FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment. . In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the structure same as 1st Example among each structure of the pachinko machine 10 of 2nd Example, Since the description overlaps, it abbreviate | omits. In the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the hardware configuration includes the point that the third starting port 36 is not provided, the first normal symbol operating gate 32 and the second normal symbol operating gate 33. Instead, it is different from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment in that it includes one normal symbol operation gate 132 having a gate switch 132a that is disposed below the effect display device 34 and detects the passage of a game ball. . In the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the main control board 70 performs the hit determination using the normal hit determination table of FIG. 29 in S152 and S154 of the normal change start process of FIG. 16 is omitted in S200 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 16 and the processing of S264 to S272 of the special symbol game process of FIG. (The process related to setting) is omitted, the hit determination is performed using the special figure determination table of FIG. 30 instead of S300 to S304 of the variation display related process of FIG. 19, and the big hit game end of FIG. It differs from the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment in that the processing of S454 and S456 (processing related to setting of the probability variation flag) is omitted in the time processing.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal symbol hit determination table. In the hit determination table for low probability, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the hit determination random number is a value 10 to value 19 out of a value 0 to a value 199 (a hit probability of 1/20). . On the other hand, in the hit determination table for high probability, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the hit determination random number becomes a hit when the value is 10 to 109 among the values 0 to 199 (1/2 hits). probability).

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol hit determination table. In the special symbol hit determination table, as shown in FIG. 30, the big hit determination random number becomes a big hit when the value is 120 to 199 among the values 0 to 799 (1/10 hit probability).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, since the big hit game is executed on condition that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the hit symbol, the substantial jackpot probability is When the gaming state is a normal low probability state, 1/200, and when the gaming state is a normal high probability state, 1/20. In other words, the jackpot probability (probability of jackpot game) varies depending on whether the probability per hit is a low probability state or a high probability state. For this reason, the probability per special figure is constant regardless of the gaming state. In addition, when the gaming state is a state without electric support, the frequency of the opening of the operation entrance 38 is low and the possibility of entering the game ball is low, so that the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 are moved to. When the game ball is less likely to enter and the game state is in the state of electric support (short time state and open extended state), the operation ball entrance 38 is frequently opened, and the game ball is inserted. Since the possibility is high, the possibility of entering the game ball into the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 is increased. Therefore, when the probability variation big hit symbol is selected as the special symbol big hit symbol, there is an opportunity to continuously win big hits. In the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the jackpot symbol determination table (the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol) is the same as the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment. In order to determine the jackpot symbol by using, when the game ball enters the operation entrance 38 and both the first start port 50 and the second start port 60 are opened, the first start port 50 Since there is a chance that a lot of prize balls can be obtained at once by entering the game balls, it is possible to improve the game interest and to gain a certain amount of profit by entering the game balls at the second starting port 60 Since the amount can be secured, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the first embodiment that the game can be proceeded with peace of mind.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first and second embodiments, when one game ball enters the first start port 50, the first start port 50 is closed, and one game ball enters the second start port. The second starting port is configured to be closed when the ball is turned. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the open state is maintained until a predetermined number of game balls enter the first starting port 50. Alternatively, the open state may be maintained until a predetermined number of game balls enter the second start port 60. Further, when a game ball enters one of the first start port 50 and the second start port 60, only the start port that has entered the ball is closed, but both start ports may be closed. In this case, for example, the support shaft 52a of the operation mechanism 52 of the first start port 50 and the support shaft of the operation mechanism 62 of the second start port 60 are provided on the same axis, and the first start port is separated from the support shaft. By connecting the operating mechanism 52 and the operating mechanism 62 of the second start port 60, the two operating mechanisms 52, 62 may be linked.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first and second embodiments, the two large winning holes 44 and 45 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of large winning holes is one. Also good.

  In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “rental balls” and “prize balls”, and various entrances (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied 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 game balls enter the various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entrance is stored in the RAM (game) of the main control unit or the payout control unit. By storing the value in the value management control unit), the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a player a gaming profit (game value). The effect of can be obtained. Of course, as the game value managed by the game value management control unit, the game value obtained as a result of the game and the game value obtained by inserting cash or the like may be managed separately (displayed separately). , May be managed together (displayed by addition / subtraction) (both separate display and addition / subtraction display may be performed). As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through the various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to the “gaming machine”, the operation entrance 38 corresponds to the “operation entrance”, the first start port 50 corresponds to the “first variable start port”, the first The two start openings 60 correspond to “second variable start openings”, and whether or not the variation display related processing of FIG. 19 is correct is determined based on the game balls entering the first start openings 50 and FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processing of S306 to S310 using the big special symbol determination table for the first special symbol corresponds to the “first winning / non-judgment determining means”, and the game balls to the second starting port 60 are The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that performs the determination of S300 to S304 of the variation display related processing based on the incoming ball and executes the processing of S306 to S310 using the big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol of FIG. "Second winning / failing determination means" It corresponds to, CPU 70a of the main control board 70 for executing the jackpot gaming process in FIG. 23 corresponds to the "specific game execution unit". Further, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes S458 to S462 of the big hit game end process of FIG. 24 corresponds to the “high frequency state generating means”. Further, the gate switch 132a corresponds to “specific detection means”, and the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processing of S150 to S154 of the common map variation start processing of the second embodiment corresponds to “specific success / failure determination means”. . The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 27 operation detection switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 first normal symbol operation gate, 32a first gate switch, 33 first 2 normal symbol operation gate, 33a second gate switch, 34 effect display device, 34L, 34M, 34R effect symbol, 35a first hold symbol, 35b second hold symbol, 36 third start port, 36a third start port switch, 38 Actuation entrance, 38a Actuation entrance solenoid, 38b Actuation entrance Mouth switch, 38c Wing piece, 40 Symbol display device, 40a Symbol display board, 41 Normal symbol display device, 41a Left normal symbol display portion, 41b Right normal symbol display portion, 42 Special symbol display device, 42a First special symbol display Part, 42b 2nd special symbol display part, 43 round display part, 44 1st big prize opening, 44a 1st big prize opening switch, 44b 1st big prize opening solenoid, 44c Opening and closing plate, 45 2nd big prize opening, 45a 2nd grand prize opening switch, 45b 2nd big prize opening solenoid, 45c open / close plate, 46 out opening, 47, 48 windmill, 49 center role, 50 first start opening, 50a wing piece, 50b first start opening switch 52, 62 Opening / closing mechanism, 52a Support shaft, 52b Lock part, 52c Guide part, 52d, 62d Connecting rod, 54, 56, 64, 66 Member 54a, 56a, 64a, 66a Support shaft, 54b, 56b, 64b, 66b Tip, 54c, 56c, 64c, 66c Base end, 60 Second start port, 60a Blade piece, 60b Second start port 70, main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 relay terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame release switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 switch before payout, 85 after payout Switch, 86 Dispensing motor, 87 Relay terminal board, 90 Sub control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 Production display control board, 92 Amplifier board, 93 Decoration drive board, 93a LED lamp, 93b Decoration motor, 94 Production Button board, 100 Launch control board, 102 Bottom pan full switch, 13 Normal symbol operating gate, 132a gate switch.

Claims (5)

An operational entrance where game balls can enter,
A first variable start port and a second variable start port that change from a ball incapable state to a ball incapable state based on the entrance of the game ball into the operating ball entrance;
First hit / fail judgment means for making a first hit / no-go judgment based on a game ball entering the first variable start port;
Second hit / fail judgment means for making a second hit / no-go judgment based on a game ball entering the second variable start port;
Specific game execution means for executing a specific game capable of acquiring a game profit when the first win / fail determination result by the first win / fail determination means or the second win / fail determination result by the second win / fail determination means is a hit;
A gaming machine comprising
The first variable start port changes to a non-intrusive state when a game ball enters in a state where it is possible to enter,
The second variable start port changes to a non-intrusive state when a game ball enters in a state where it is possible to enter,
The specific game includes a plurality of specific games including at least a first specific game capable of acquiring a predetermined profit amount and a second specific game capable of acquiring a profit amount larger than the first specific game. Yes,
The possibility of executing the second specific game is different between the case where the first success / failure determination result is a win and the case where the second success / failure determination result is a win. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The specific game includes a plurality of specific games including at least the first specific game, the second specific game, and a third specific game capable of acquiring a profit amount larger than the second specific game,
The expected value of the profit amount that can be acquired is the same when the first negative result is a win and when the second win / fail decision result is a win. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The operation entrance is a variable operation entrance that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game is likely to enter,
High-frequency state generating means for generating a high-frequency state in which the frequency of entering a game ball into the variable operation entrance is higher than a predetermined game state;
A third start opening where game balls can enter;
With
A predetermined success / failure determination is performed based on the game ball entering the third starting port, and when the determination result is a hit, the specific game is executed,
The high-frequency generation means generates the high-frequency state at a predetermined probability after the specific game when the specific game is executed based on the game ball entering the third starting port. To play. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The operation entrance is a variable operation entrance that can be changed between a first mode in which a game ball is less likely to enter and a second mode in which a game is likely to enter,
Specific detection means capable of detecting game balls;
Specific success / failure determination means for performing a specific success / failure determination based on detection of a game ball by the specific detection means;
With
The gaming machine, wherein the variable operation entrance is changed to the second mode when a result of the specific success / failure determination by the specific success / failure determination means is a hit. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Based on the ball entering one of the first variable start port and the second variable start port in a state in which the ball can be entered, both the first variable start port and the second variable start port are in a state in which the ball cannot enter. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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