JP2015198794A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine having a plurality of virtual ST periods where a high probability game state and an extended open state are to be executed, with an unprecedented game property.SOLUTION: After the end of a big win game, a high probability game state is kept until a special symbol is definitely displayed for 10000 times; a continuation period of an extended open game state is set for either 100 times or 50 times depending on big win symbols; and furthermore a normal symbol gate and a second start port constituted by a normal electric accessory, and a first start port and a fall port are disposed in different game areas to which shootings can be separately operated.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, in particular, a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit due to a winning at the start opening in a normal probability game state or a high probability game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. The present invention relates to a ball game machine to be implemented in any one.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and whether or not a big hit is determined based on the random number is determined. If there is, there is a game that opens a big winning opening and shifts to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous for winning a prize ball.

  This type of pachinko machine is configured to be able to be opened and closed by a high-probability gaming state in which the winning probability of the success / failure determination is high, and an accessory after the big-hitting game, in addition to the normal gaming state and the big-hit gaming state. In some cases, it is possible to enter the game when the role is released or to shift to the open extended game state in which the opening time of the starting port is extended to facilitate the entry. In many cases, the high-probability gaming state and the open extended gaming state can be transferred in an overlapping manner.

  In addition, the high probability game state and the open extended game state overlap and do not continue the game state advantageous to the player until the next big hit, but a predetermined period (for example, a special symbol of the special symbol) There is a type (so-called ST machine) in which the variable display is limited and executed only during a predetermined number of times such as 100 times, 50 times, or 20 times <Patent Document 1>. In such a type in which the gaming state advantageous to the player is limited to a predetermined period, it is natural that the winning performance is increased in the predetermined period, which is a high probability gaming state. To prepare.

JP 2002-58830 A

  However, in conventional gaming machines of a type that implements a gaming state advantageous to a player only for a predetermined period, it is common to have only one type of predetermined period (the number of fluctuations of special symbols), and the game is monotonous There were many fears of becoming. In addition, since the expectation of winning a big hit is drastically reduced by the end of the predetermined period, there is a risk that the intention to continue the game will be interrupted at the end and the operation itself may be reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention can prevent the player from losing his willingness to play at the same time and prevent the game from becoming monotonous even after a predetermined period of time in which the player is in a gaming state advantageous. An object is to provide a ball game machine.

The ball-type game machine according to claim 1 is:
A first start port in which the rate of entering the ball does not change constantly in the game area, and a second start port that makes it easy for the player to enter when the variable winning device is activated,
A determination unit for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on a random value extracted as a result of entering the first starting port or the second starting port;
High probability state transition means for transitioning the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state to a high probability gaming state having a higher probability of transitioning to the special gaming state than the normal gaming state;
An open extension means for extending the operation time of the variable prize apparatus after the special gaming state is completed, or / and increasing the number of operations of the variable prize apparatus.
In a gaming machine comprising: a falling entrance that shifts to the normal gaming state based on the incoming ball when a gaming ball enters in the high probability gaming state,
Giving a continuation period of the high probability gaming state at the end of the special gaming state and a continuation period of the open extension period selected from a plurality of periods equal to or less than the continuation period;
The game area includes a first game area and a second game area in which a game ball fired with a firing strength different from the firing strength for rolling the game ball to the first game region rolls,
The first start opening and the fall opening are arranged at positions where only game balls launched into the first game area can enter, and the game balls launched at least the second start opening into the second game area This is a ball game machine characterized by being placed in a position where it can enter.

  The second starting port that is easy to enter when the variable winning device is activated may be configured such that the variable winning device itself becomes the second starting port and cannot enter when the variable winning device is not activated. , Even if it enters the ball, it may be invalid (no random numbers are extracted). Switching between valid and invalid in this case may be performed according to a change in the gaming state, or may be valid only for a predetermined time after the normal symbol lottery result is displayed. Any configuration is a countermeasure against fraud, and it is possible to clearly distinguish between the determination of success / failure caused by entering the first starting port and the determination of success / failure caused by entering the second starting port.

  The random number value extracted due to the entrance to the first and second starting ports is a random number for determining whether or not the big hit is generated, in addition to the random number for determining whether or not to generate a big hit (big hit) determining random number. Any random number may be used to determine the type of symbol to be determined and displayed according to the determination result and the symbol variation content for deriving and displaying the symbol. For example, a big hit symbol determining random number, a small hit symbol determining random number, It may be a reach determination random number or a variation pattern determination random number.

  Also, a plurality of special game states may be provided, and the special game state based on entering the second start port is more advantageous for the player than the special game state based on entering the first start port ( (The expected value of the number of game balls that can be acquired is high). In addition, it may be configured to include a priority lottery means for preferentially drawing a random number extracted due to entering the second starting port over a random number extracted due to entering the first starting port, In that case, the special game state based on the ball entering the second start port is made more advantageous than the special game state based on the ball entering the first start port, thereby entering the second start port (variable winning device). The advantage of the extended extended state where the sphere increases is further increased.

  The high probability gaming state and the open extended gaming state may all be shifted after the special gaming state ends, or may be configured to shift only when a big hit is made with a predetermined type of symbol. In addition, when a transition is made to the high probability gaming state, the extended extended gaming state may always be set, or the open extended gaming state may be set only when a big hit is made with a predetermined type of symbol. In addition, in the continuation possible period of the high-probability gaming state, the number of success / failure determinations (a special symbol variation display count (determined symbol display count)) at which a next big hit occurs may be set.

  When a game ball enters the fall entrance, it is judged whether or not to change the gaming state from the high probability gaming state to the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) at the time of entering the ball, Based on this, the game state may be shifted. In addition, the timing of the transition of the game state may be transitioned as a condition (no fall judgment is performed), only the entrance to the fall entrance ball opening, may be at the time of the fall judgment winning, or first after the fall judgment winning It is good also as a structure which implements the said decision | availability determination after making a game state transfer to a low probability gaming state at the time of the decision | availability determination implemented. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the hold memory newly generated after the fall determination is won, whether or not the latest hold memory is correctly determined when the fall determination is won, or at the end of the variable display. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides a fall opening in the inside of a 1st start opening, and it is good also as a structure which combines a 1st start opening and a fall opening.

  “Give a continuation period of the high probability gaming state at the end of the special gaming state and a continuation period of the open extension period selected from a plurality of periods less than the continuation period,” The duration of the extended extended state and the duration of the high probability gaming state are both set at the end of the special gaming state (big hit gaming state). The duration of the extended extended state is the duration of the high probability gaming state. It is set to be set from a plurality of durations that are the same period or shorter than that.

  When a big hit occurs during the open extended state or the high probability gaming state, the duration of each state (continuable period) ends. In other words, if a big hit does not occur during the continuation period (continuable period) of each state, each state maintains each state until the set period, but the high-probability gaming state has a set continuous period Even before the game ends, the game ball ends based on the game ball entering the fall entrance described above.

  Note that it is preferable that the continuous period (continuable period) is set such that the number of fixed display variations (number of success / failure determination) of the special symbol is set as the continuous period (continuable period).

  “The game area includes a first game area and a second game area in which a game ball fired with a firing strength different from the firing strength for rolling the game ball into the first game region rolls.” For example, when the design of the actual game board surface is provided with a symbol display device at substantially the center, and the flow path of the game balls is formed so that the game balls circulate on both the left and right sides of the symbol display device, the symbol display Either the left or right side of the device is the first game area, and the other is the second game area.

  Further, the first game area and the second game area, which are the left and right game areas of the symbol display device, may include areas where game balls flowing down the respective areas intersect (the first game area and the second game area). The game area may overlap with a part of the game area), and only the respective game areas may flow down until the game ball is discharged.

  “The second start port is arranged at a position where at least the game ball launched into the second game area can enter” means that the second start port is located at the position where the game ball launched into the second game area is placed. In addition to entering a ball, it may be a position where a ball can be entered even when a game ball is launched into the first game area. In this case, the game ball is launched into the second game area, In this game state, aiming to enter the second starting port while avoiding entering the first starting port and the falling gate, the game ball is launched into the first gaming area to enter the second starting port. This is the case of a gaming state in which the balls entering the first starting opening and the falling opening may be ignored.

  The gaming states that may ignore the first starting hole and the falling hole, especially the entrance to the falling hole, are gaming states other than the high probability gaming state, and the first starting hole where the entrance rate does not change constantly. Since the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) in which the ball is the main is also the gaming state, in the normal gaming state, it is possible to enter the second starting port while keeping the firing strength as it is in the first gaming area. It becomes the composition which becomes.

  In the present invention, after the special game state is finished, the game ball is fired toward the second game area in order to avoid entering the tumbling gate in order to shift to the high probability game state in the open extended state. . In addition, the duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the special game is selected from a plurality of durations that are the same as or shorter than the continuation possible period of the high probability gaming state, so when a short duration is selected If the open extended state ends before the high probability gaming state, it is impossible to enter the second starting port, but the high probability gaming state is still advantageous to the player. Accordingly, a game ball is launched into the first game area with the intention of entering the first starting port where the rate of entry always does not change. However, if a game ball is launched into the first game area, Since entering the ball is unavoidable, the transition from the high-probability gaming state to the normal gaming state is naturally performed.

The ball-type game machine according to claim 2 is:
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the special gaming state resulting from entering the first starting port, or at the end of the special gaming state arising from the non-open extended state is the second On average, it is shorter than the duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the special gaming state resulting from entering the starting port, or at the end of the special gaming state arising from the extended extended state. This is a ball game machine.

  The average duration of the extended extended state granted at the end of the big hit game is that when the big hit occurs due to the ball entering the first starting port, or when the big hit occurs in the non-open extended state, When a big hit occurs due to the entrance to the second start opening, or because it is shorter on average than when the big hit occurs in the open extended state, the big hit caused by the entrance to the second start opening or When the jackpot occurs in the open extended state, the player has a more advantageous configuration.

The ball-type game machine according to claim 3 is:
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the special gaming state resulting from entering the first starting port, or at the end of the special gaming state arising from the non-open extended state is the second On average, it is longer than the duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the special gaming state due to entering the starting port or at the end of the special gaming state arising from the extended extended state. A ball game machine.

  The third aspect has a configuration opposite to that of the second aspect, and is more advantageous to the player when the big hit caused by the ball entering the first starting port or the non-open extended state occurs.

A bullet ball game machine according to claim 4,
In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
Even at the end of the special gaming state due to entering the first starting port, or at the end of the special gaming state caused from the non-open extended state, the special gaming state from the high probability gaming state In the normal ball game state, the duration of the open extended state is longer on average than when the special game state occurs in the normal game state.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 5 is:
In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A ball ball game characterized by comprising fall judging means for judging whether or not to shift from the high probability game state to the normal game state due to the game ball entering the fall ball entrance Machine.

The ball-type game machine according to claim 6 is:
The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A special area is provided inside the special winning opening that opens and closes continuously in the special gaming state,
The high-probability state transition unit is a bullet ball game machine that makes a transition to the high-probability state based on a game ball entering the specific area.

  The specific area provided in the second winning prize opening may be configured such that a game ball that has entered the winning prize opening may enter or enter with a predetermined probability, and a movable piece arranged in the winning prize opening. May be controlled to change into a state where a specific area can be entered and a state where it is impossible to enter.

  When the big hit is generated by the hit determination means, the gaming state after the big hit ends is determined based on whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area provided in the second big winning opening that is activated during the big hit game. Note that the game state after the end of the big hit game is determined during the period in which the big prize opening is activated from the start of the big hit game to the end, but the determined game state is set for the big hit game At the end.

The ball-type game machine according to claim 7 is:
In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The ball game machine is characterized in that, during the open extended state, the ball entering the tumbling slot is invalidated.

  The invalidation of the entry into the tumbling gate is a configuration that does not perform the processing related to the fall that causes the transition from the high probability state to the normal gaming state even if the entry of the gaming ball into the tumbling gate is detected in the high probability gaming state. It becomes.

  According to the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, when the special game state (big hit game) is finished, when changing to the high-probability game state and the open extended state, it is possible to perform the open extension while avoiding the entrance to the falling entrance. In order to enter the entrance device (second start port), the game ball is launched toward the second game area. Here, if a period shorter than the continuation possible period of the high probability gaming state is given as the continuation period of the open extension state, the open extension state ends before the high probability gaming state. 2) It is in a state where it is not possible to enter the starting hole), but since it is still in a state of advantage to the player as a high-probability gaming state, An attempt is made to launch a game ball into the first game area.

  Since the game is still in a high-probability gaming state at the time when only the extended extended state is completed, it is advantageous to the player until the success / failure determination probability shifts to the normal gaming state (low probability) based on the ball entering the falling entrance. Will continue. Compared with the conventional ST type (a type in which the high-probability gaming state and the open extended state end at the same time), this demonstrates the effect that the degree of discouragement when the open extended state ends can be suppressed. , Creating a thrilling gameplay such as trying to enter the first starting opening while avoiding entering the falling entrance.

  In addition, the duration of the open extended state is shorter than the duration of the high probability gaming state, but by providing a plurality of durations, the duration of the pseudo high probability gaming state (so-called pseudo duration). It is possible to provide a plurality of (ST periods), and it is possible to give a player unprecedented game characteristics.

  According to the ball game machine of the second aspect, while having the same effect as the first aspect, the big hit occurs from the normal game state in which the ball enters the first starting port mainly and the open extended state is given. However, in that case, the duration is short on average, so it is difficult to generate a big hit during the duration, but the big hit is caused during the duration where the ball enters the second starting port. If this is done, the duration of the extended extended state granted according to the occurrence will be longer, and the possibility of a big hit again will increase, so there will be a sharp game (a big hit will occur during the duration of the first extended extended state) This increases the possibility that the big hits will continue).

  According to the ball game machine of the third aspect, while having the same effect as the first aspect, the big hit occurs from the normal game state in which the ball enters the first starting port mainly and the open extended state is given. If it is done, it will be a long duration on average, so it will be easy to generate a big hit during the duration, but it will cause a big hit during the duration where the ball enters the second starting port. As a result, an extended extended state with a short duration is given on average, making it difficult to generate a big hit during the subsequent open extension, increasing the possibility that the big hit will continue from the first hit, but gaining a big hit The number of times can be stabilized.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of the fourth aspect, while having the same effect as the second aspect, the game is entered in the first game area in order to enter the first starting port after the duration of the extended extended state is over. Even in a situation where a ball must be fired, in the high-probability gaming state, the duration of the extended extended state is longer than in the normal gaming state when a big hit occurs from entering the first starting port. Therefore, although there is a risk of entering the falling entrance, it is possible to provide a game that can be expected to return accordingly.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, if the player does not win the fall judgment even if the ball falls into the fall opening while achieving the same effect as any one of the first to fourth aspects, Since it does not shift to the normal gaming state, it is not necessary to be discouraged suddenly even if it enters the tumbling gate, and it is possible to give a thrill as to whether or not it has fallen by entering the tumbling gate.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of the sixth aspect, while having the same effect as any one of the first to fifth aspects, whether or not to enter a specific area during the big hit game, in other words, after the big hit game ends Interesting whether or not to shift to the probabilistic gaming state can be given.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of claim 7, while having the same effect as any one of claims 1 to 6, in the extended extended state, even if the ball enters the tumbling gate, the high probability game state is changed to the normal game state. The game ball can be fired with peace of mind.

The front view of the game board 1 in Example 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration in Embodiment 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the start winning confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the tumbling entrance entrance confirmation process 1 which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the tumbling entrance check process 2 which is a modification of the tumbling entrance check process 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 1 showing a normal / unusual determination process executed by the main controller 80. FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 2 showing a normal / failure determination process executed by the main control device 80. FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 3 showing a normal / unusual determination process executed by the main controller 80. FIG. The flowchart which shows the normal electric operation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the special figure success / failure determination process which the main controller 80 performs. Various setting contents in the first embodiment. The flowchart which shows the special symbol confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the hit game start process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. 7 is a flowchart showing a special game end process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in the first embodiment. Display example 1 performed on the production symbol display device 6. The example 2 of a display implemented on the production symbol display apparatus 6. FIG. The front view of the game board 101 in Example 2. FIG. Various setting contents in the second embodiment. The front view of the game board 201 in Example 3. FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration in Embodiment 3. 10 is a flowchart showing a probability variation entrance ball check process executed by the main control device 80 in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing special game end processing 2 executed by the main controller 80 in the third embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 of a pachinko machine in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 1 includes a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b, and a first case area 3a and a second game area 3 formed by a center case 5 disposed substantially at the center. The left side of the center case 5 is a first game area 3a, the right side is a second game area 3b, the first game area 3a corresponds to the first game area of the present invention, and the second game area 3b. The game area 3b corresponds to the second game area of the present invention. Accordingly, the game ball that has reached part A (almost the top of the center case 5) shown in the figure rolls on the second game area guide path A1, and reaches the second game area 3b (right side of the center case 5). Game balls that do not reach A flow down the first game area 3a (left side of the center case 5). A large number of game nails are planted in the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b.

  The center case 5 includes a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for displaying a screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays the effect symbol), and the like, as in the known case.

  A tumbling slot 15 (corresponding to the tumbling slot according to the present invention) is arranged on the left side of the center case 5 serving as the first game area 3a. The falling entrance 15 is an entrance that will determine whether or not to change the gaming state to the normal gaming state (also referred to as the low probability gaming state) when a gaming ball enters during the high probability gaming state. is there. However, if the ball is in the open extended state, the transition determination (transition process) from the high probability gaming state is not performed (details will be described later with reference to the drawings).

  A first start port 11 (corresponding to the first start port of the present invention) is disposed under the center case 5, and an ordinary electric accessory (corresponding to the variable prize winning device of the present invention) is disposed under the first start port 11. The second start port 12 (corresponding to the second start port of the present invention) is provided. As a result, the game balls flowing down the first game area 3a can enter the falls 15, the first start port 11, and the second start port. Further, on the left side of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, general winning ports 31, 32, 33, which are normal winning ports where the winning rate does not change, are arranged. The second starting port 12 is made of an ordinary electric accessory provided with an openable / closable wing piece. The game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened.

  A normal symbol start gate 17 is disposed on the right side of the center case 5 serving as the second game area 3b, and a big winning opening 14 and a general winning opening 34 are disposed on the lower right of the center case 5. Thereby, the game balls flowing down the second game area 3b can enter the normal symbol start gate 17, the big winning opening 14, and the second start opening 12, and the molding resin and game forming the center case 5 The entrance path to the first starting port is closed by the nail. In addition, since the second start port 12 is arranged at a position where the game balls flowing down the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b (game balls that wrap around the left and right of the center case 5) intersect, The game ball that has flowed down the first game area 3a and the game ball that has flowed down the second game area 3b can enter the two major winning holes 12.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the falling entrance 15 and the first start opening 11 can enter only the game balls flowing down the first game area 3a, and the normal symbol start gate 17 and the big winning opening 14 are: Only the game balls flowing down the second game area 3b can enter, but the second start port 12 enters whether the game balls flow down the first game area 3a or the second game area 3b. Is possible.

  Below the second game area 3b, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol holding number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9 composed of a segment display device, and a second special symbol display device. 10 and the 1st special symbol reservation number display apparatus 18 and the 2nd special symbol reservation number display apparatus 19 which consist of several LED are arrange | positioned. It becomes difficult for the player to reliably recognize the display contents of the various display devices arranged at this position, and the player who is playing the game plays a game paying attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, a game ball enters the first start port 11 only when the game flow is made to flow down to the first game area 3a (first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 2). ) Detects a game ball), the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 9, and stops after a predetermined time.

  When the game ball flows down to the second game area 3b, the game ball enters the normal symbol start gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball), and the normal symbol display device 7 The symbol starts changing display, and the electric utility solenoid 12b (see FIG. 2) to be described later is driven according to the mode of the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time. When the universal electric component solenoid 12b is driven, the blades of the ordinary electric combination are opened almost synchronously, and the ball enters the second starting port 12 (detection of the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 2)). Is configured to be possible. Accordingly, a game ball can enter the second start port 12 from either the first game area 3a or the second game area 3b. However, in order to enter the game ball into the normal symbol start gate 17, 2. The game ball must flow down to the game area 3b. When a game ball enters the ordinary electric combination that is the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 uses the second special symbol. Starts the variable display and stops after a predetermined time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the second starting port 12 is configured such that a game ball cannot be entered unless the wing piece of the ordinary electric accessory is driven. It is good also as a simple structure.

  While the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the first special symbol) and the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the second special symbol) are fluctuating, the effect symbol display device 6 is simulated in conjunction with the variation of each special symbol. The variation effect mode of the symbol is displayed. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and the second special symbol changes (whether or not) is given priority regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. To implement. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped, and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation of the first special symbol reserved memory To start.

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and a game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

  Since the normal symbol start gate 17 and the big winning opening 14 are arranged at positions where only game balls flowing down the second game area 3b (right side of the center case 5) can enter, the game state is an open extended state. In the case of a big hit game in which the big winning opening 14 performs an opening operation, the launch handle is adjusted so that all of the launched game balls reach the second game area 3b.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a gaming state that shifts to a big hit will be described. In the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs, after all the big hit games are finished, the state shifts to a high probability gaming state (corresponding to the high probability gaming state of the present invention) and an open extended state (corresponding to the open extended state of the present invention). It has become. Note that the high-probability gaming state and the open extended state are functions that can be individually transferred. The open extended state is also referred to as a shortened state because the variation time of the special symbol as well as the normal symbol is shortened.

  The high probability gaming state is regulated by “probability variation flag” and “probability variation counter” described later, until the number of fluctuations of the special figure after the transition to the high probability gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times or a big hit Or until the high-probability gaming state is ended by the fall determination according to the entry of the game ball into the fall entrance 15. Similarly, the open extended game state is also regulated by “time-short flag” and “time-short counter” which will be described later, until the number of fluctuations of the special figure after shifting to the open extended state reaches a predetermined number of times, or Continue until the jackpot occurs.

  The jackpot probabilities of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are both “1/300” in the normal gaming state and “1/30” in the high probability gaming state. The variation time of the normal symbol is “6 seconds” in the normal gaming state and “0.5 seconds” in the open extended state. The release of the normal electric accessory is “1 second or 6 seconds (one long release in the normal gaming state performed with a predetermined probability) once in the normal gaming state”, and “5 seconds in the open extended gaming state. Is "once."

  Further, in this embodiment, the value of the “probability change counter” set at the end of the big hit game (corresponding to the continuation possible period of the present invention) depends on the special symbol type, the big hit symbol type, and the gaming state at the time of the big hit occurrence. Regardless of this, it will be “10000” each time (almost the value that allows a high probability gaming state to continue until the next big hit), but the value of the “short time counter” (corresponding to the duration of the present invention) is the special symbol type, big hit symbol Different values are set according to the type of game and the gaming state when the big hit occurs. Details of the setting contents will be described later using a chart.

  Next, a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The block diagram does not include a complicated power supply circuit, but is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from the power supply device to a control device or actuator that requires power. In this block diagram, a payout control device 81, a sub-integrated control device 83, and an effect symbol control device 82 are provided as sub-control devices with a main control device 80 that controls the game as a center. The main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the sub-integrated control device 83, and the production symbol control device 82 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and various controls are executed. The launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  Main controller 80 is electrically connected to hall computer 87 of the game facility via back wiring relay terminal board 75 and external connection terminal board 78. Further, the main controller 80 detects, via the back wiring relay terminal board 75, a detection signal from the glass frame opening switch 35 and the inner frame opening switch 36 for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed. Is input, and via the game board relay terminal board 74, a first start port switch 11a that detects a ball entering the first start port 11 and a second start port switch that detects a ball entering the second start port 12 12a, a normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting entry into the normal symbol start gate 17, a count switch 14a for detecting entry into the big winning opening 14, a fall switch 15a for detecting entry into the fall entrance 15, and A detection signal from a general winning opening switch 31a or the like for detecting the winning balls 31 through 34 is input.

  The main controller 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and the like, via the payout controller 81 and the effect relay terminal board 65. The command output to the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82, and the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the first special symbol device via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The display control of the figure hold number display device 18, the second special figure hold number display device 19, the universal figure display device 7, the universal figure hold number display device 8 and the like is performed.

  Further, the main control device 80 is connected to the big prize opening solenoid 14b and the general electric utility solenoid 17b via the game board relay terminal board 74 and controls the big prize opening solenoid 14b to perform the opening operation of the big prize opening 14. Then, the ordinary electric utility serving as the second starting port 12 is opened by controlling the universal electric component solenoid 17b. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and big hit is sent to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78.

  The payout control device 81 capable of two-way communication with the main control device 80 includes a ball break switch 23 that detects that the ball tank has become empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 75 and the payout relay terminal plate 76, Detection signals such as a payout switch 21 for detecting that the ball has been paid out and a full switch 22 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full are input. Further, the payout motor 20 is operated in accordance with a command sent from the main controller 80 to pay out the game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal board 24, and accepts the lending request and settlement request operation signals from the ball lending switch 57 and the settlement switch 58 via the settlement display device 25, and the CR unit 56. In response to the lending request signal, the payout motor 20 is operated to pay out the lending balls, and the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 56 is controlled.

  The firing control device 84 receives detection signals such as a switch 64 that detects a rotation operation of the firing handle, a firing stop switch 29, and a touch switch 28 that detects that a player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle. . Based on a command sent from the main control device 80 via the payout control device 81 (which reflects the signal of the touch switch 28 and the game situation), the rotation signal of the firing handle 64 and the signal of the firing stop switch 29. The launch motor 30 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

  The sub integrated control device 83 receives operation signals such as a volume control 83a and a game button switch 67a for detecting an operation of an effect button operable by the player. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 drives the speaker 66 to output sound, and controls turning on / off of various LEDs and various lamps 26. Furthermore, a command for a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like or a display form of a special symbol for a pseudo symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. The effect symbol control device 82 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with a command sent from the sub integrated control device 83. The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured to pay out prize balls outside the machine, but a predetermined number of gaming balls are enclosed in the machine, and the launched gaming balls are collected in the gaming machine and are recycled. Even if used as an enclosed game machine for playing games, the effects of the present invention are exhibited without any problems.

  Hereinafter, details of the operation will be described based on program processing executed by the main controller 80 and the sub integrated controller 83. FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 80. In the “main routine”, when a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When S10 is negative, that is, when it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial setting (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory and a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as an initial symbol, etc.) The initial values are written into the work area (S15), etc.) (S15), and the process proceeds to a residual process (initial random number update process (S85)).

  When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (S10: yes), initial value random number update processing (S20), big hit determination random number update processing (S25), big hit symbol determination random number 1 update processing (S30), big hit symbol determination Random number 2 update process (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update process (S40), hit determination random number update process (S45), fall determination random number update process (S50), reach determination random number update process (S55) Then, the random number update process for determining the variation pattern (S60), the subsequent winning confirmation process (S65), the success / failure determination process (S70), the output process such as the image output process (S75), and the fraud monitoring process (S80) are performed. The initial random number update process (S80) is looped within the remaining time until the interrupt signal is input.

  Next, the start winning confirmation process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is one of the winning confirmation processes (S65) shown in FIG. 3, and the “random number extracted based on the ball entering the first start port or the second start port” is set to the upper limit number ( In the embodiment, it is a process of holding and storing up to 4), which is acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 Various random numbers such as random numbers are stored (stored) in the main control device 80 as reserved storage. In this process, a prefetch determination process is performed to determine whether or not the stored random number is a preset value before executing a special figure determination process described later. Further, in this process, a process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed. Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the memory and normal symbol start gate 17 will be described as the normal diagram reserved memory.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting by each of the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special figure hold number display device 18, and the second special figure hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold memory number is However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of memories may be eight. Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers are stored in the main control device 80 in the same manner as when there are stored numbers less than the maximum value.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If a negative determination is made (S100: no), the process proceeds to S130. If an affirmative determination is made (S100: yes), it is determined whether the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S105). If the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S130, and if the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number The reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the first reserved memory, and 1 is added to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of the first reserved memories (S110).

  Subsequent to S110, the prefetch determination of the stored first reserved memory is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number is a value that causes a big hit, and if it is a big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is confirmed. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit is lost, it is checked whether the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect to win a jackpot (whether or not an effect that can expect a jackpot is possible even if the player loses).

  Subsequently, based on the determination result of S115, a first prefetch determination command is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S120), and a first hold number instruction indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 The command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S125).

  Following the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S130). If a negative determination is made (S130: no), the process proceeds to S160, and if an affirmative determination is made (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S135). If the determination is negative (S135: no), the process proceeds to S160. If the determination is affirmative (S135: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number The reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the second reserved memory, 1 is added to the second reserved memory counter indicating the second reserved memory number (S140), and the second reserved memory stored in the same manner as S110 A prefetch determination of the storage is performed (S145).

  Subsequently, a second look-ahead determination command is generated based on the determination result of S145. If the command indicates a big hit, whether it is a big hit in the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) or only in the high probability gaming state It is generated so as to be able to discriminate whether it is a big hit and is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S150). Subsequently, a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S140 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

  In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S160). If the determination is negative (S160: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S165). If the determination is negative (S165: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S165: yes), the extracted winning determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general-purpose storage, and the general-purpose storage is stored. 1 is added to the general figure hold memory counter indicating (S170), and a general figure hold memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general figure hold memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S175), and the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, the sub integrated control device 83 receives an instruction signal for changing each reserved memory number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. This is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice that expects a long opening of the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 12).

  Next, the tumbling entrance check process 1 executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is one of the winning confirmation processes (S65) shown in FIG. 3, and has a configuration of the fall determining means of the present invention and “determination of the entrance to the fall entrance during the open extended state”. Including.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the tumbling gate switch 15a has detected a game ball (S200). If the determination is negative (S200: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), the time flag is 1. It is determined whether or not (S205).

  The hour / short flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. When the value is “0”, the non-time-short state (non-time) in which the open extension function for making the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory longer than the normal time is not activated. When the value is “1”, the main controller 80 determines that the open extension function is in a short state (open extended state) when the open extension function is in operation. As a result, in this embodiment, the opening / closing extension function (function for extending the operating time of the normal electric accessory for one normal symbol winning) is activated by setting the hour / short flag, and the opening / extension function is activated when the time / short flag is lowered. The opening extension function corresponds to the opening extension means of the present invention.

  If the determination in S205 is negative, that is, if the opening is extended (S205: no), the process returns (corresponding to “the ball entering the tumbler is invalid during the open extension state” of the present invention), if the determination is affirmative (S205). : yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S210). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. When the value is “0”, the big hit probability is the normal gaming state (low probability state), and when the value is “1”, the high probability game. The main controller 50 determines that the state is a state (also referred to as a high probability state or a probability variation state) (corresponding to a part of the high probability state transition means of the present invention).

  If S210 is negative (S210: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S210: yes), it is determined whether the fall flag is 1 (S215). The fall flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is “1”, the normal game is played from the high probability game state by the fall judgment based on the game ball having entered the fall opening 15 during the high probability game state. If the value is “0”, the main controller 50 determines that the transition to the state has been determined, and that the transition has not been determined.

  If S215 is a negative determination (S215: no), a return is made and an affirmative determination is made, that is, a determination is made that a game ball enters the tumbling slot 15 during the high-probability gaming state in which the extended extended state has ended, and the transition to the normal gaming state is still made. If not (S215: yes), a fall determination random number is extracted (S220), and the extracted random number value is compared with a preset decision value in the fall table (S225) ( If the determination is negative (S225: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S225: yes), the fall flag is set to 1 (S230) and the process returns.

  The above is the falling entrance check process 1 performed in the present embodiment, and the setting of the falling flag is performed when the falling determination is won in a state where a predetermined condition is satisfied, but the falling flag is not performed without performing the falling determination. The tumbling entrance entering ball confirmation processing 2 in FIG. 6 is a modified example showing the configuration. In the fall entrance check process 2, the fall flag is set to 1 on condition that all the determinations from the detection of the fall switch 15b to S215 are affirmative (S250: yes, S255: yes, S260: yes, S265: yes). Is set.

  In the present embodiment, the actual gaming state is shifted from the high probability gaming state to the normal gaming state (the probability variation flag is set to 0) during the special figure success / failure determination process in which the falling flag is set (see FIG. 11). (The details will be described later with reference to the drawings), but the timing for shifting from the high-probability gaming state to the normal gaming state (timing for setting the probability variation flag to 0) may be at the time of the fall determination win or the falling ball It may be at the time of entering the mouth. In addition, when winning the fall determination, the game may be shifted to the normal gaming state from the time of the determination of whether or not the newest stored memory stored at that time is held, or the hold at that time (when the fall determination is won) The memory may not be affected, and the normal gaming state may be shifted from the execution of the determination of whether or not the newly generated pending storage is correct. Further, the game state may be shifted not at the time of executing the special figure determination (in other words, at the start of the special figure change) but at the end of the special figure change.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 7, 8, and 9, the universal determination determination process performed by the main controller 80 will be described. Note that the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 12) operates based on the winning of this process, and the ball can enter the second start port 12 by the operation.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (S300). If the determination is negative (S300: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), it is determined whether the normal symbol is not changing (S305) and whether the normal symbol is indeterminately displayed (S310). If both are affirmative determinations (S305: yes, S310: yes), it is determined whether there is a general-purpose hold memory (S315), if negative determinations are made (S315: no), returns, if affirmative determinations are made (S315: yes), It is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S320).

  If S320 is negative, that is, if the time is short (S320: no), the processing in the short time state is performed, but in the short time state, the contents of the variation pattern table for selecting the variation pattern of the normal symbol are different (as described above, the time is not short) The variation time is shorter than that on the average) and is not different from the prior art, so the description is omitted. If S320 is an affirmative determination (S320: yes), a shift process of the general-purpose reserved memory is performed, thereby making the oldest general-purpose reserved memory a target of the success / failure determination, and a general-purpose reserved memory counter indicating the number of general-purpose reserved memory 1 is subtracted from (S325). Next, a general figure reservation number instruction command indicating the value of the subtracted general figure storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S330).

  In the subsequent hit determination random number comparison process (S335), the hit determination random number stored in the ordinary figure holding memory as the target of the determination of the success / failure is compared with a preset common figure determination / rejection determination table. A comparison is made as to whether or not the value matches the determination value in the normal / bad determination table. There are two types of normal symbol success / failure judgment: normal probability (low probability) and high probability. If the gaming state at the time of success / failure judgment is the normal gaming state, the normal probability (50/100) is compared. Compare with high probability (100/100).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the comparison result in S335 is a win (S340). If the determination is affirmative (S340: yes), the winning symbol selection (S345) and the variation pattern determination (S350) are performed. If S340 is a negative determination (S340: no), determination of a missing symbol (S360), determination of a variation pattern (S350) is performed, and variation start processing of a normal symbol corresponding to the processing result is performed (S355), and the process returns.

  If S305 is negative, that is, if the normal symbol is changing (S305: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 8, and whether the normal symbol change time (normally 6.0 seconds, release extended 0.5 seconds) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S400). If the determination is negative (S400: no), the process returns to the return, and if the determination is affirmative (S400: yes), the normal symbol that is changing is stopped and displayed with the symbol determined in S345 or S360 (S405). It is determined whether or not is a winning symbol for operating the ordinary electric accessory (S410). If a negative determination is made (S410: no), a definite symbol fixed display time is set (S420), and the process returns to the return.

  If S410 is affirmative (S410: yes), a winning symbol fixed display time is set (S415), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S420). If the determination is affirmative, that is, the normal state (S420: yes), the operation setting of the normal electric actor in the normal gaming state is performed (S425), and if the determination is negative, that is, the open extended state (short-time state) (S420: no) Operation setting of the extended ordinary electric accessory is performed (S435). Subsequent to S425 or S435, the operation start processing of the ordinary electric accessory is performed (S430), and the process returns.

  If S310 in FIG. 7 is negative, that is, if the normal symbol is being confirmed (S310: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 9 to determine whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended (S440). If the determination is negative (S440: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S440: yes), the finalized symbol display end process is performed (S455), and the process returns.

  The above is the normal / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80. In this embodiment, the normal symbol is displayed only on the normal symbol display device 7, but the universal symbol change instruction command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the sub-integrated control device 83 receives it. A configuration is also conceivable in which, in response to the normal symbol change instruction command, a pseudo symbol for effect corresponding to the normal symbol is selected, and the effect variation and the definite symbol are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 using the pseudo symbol.

  Next, the utility operation process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (S500). If the determination is negative (S500: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected a game ball that has a prescribed number of winnings (10 in this embodiment). (S505). If a negative determination is made (S505: no), it is determined whether the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory set in S425 or S435 has ended (S515). If a negative determination is made (S515: no), the process returns to the return, S505, or If S515 is affirmative (S505: yes, S515: yes), a process for terminating the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is performed (S510), and the process returns.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This processing is processing including part of the success / failure determination means, high probability state transition means, and open extension means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a special drawing start condition is satisfied (S550). In this determination process, it is confirmed that the big hit game is not being played and that the first and second special drawings are not changing or not being displayed. If the determination is negative (S550: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S550: yes), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S555). If the determination is affirmative (S555: yes), the process proceeds to S565, and if the determination is negative (S555: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S560). If S560 is negative (S560: no), the process returns to the return. If affirmative (S560: yes), the process proceeds to S565. According to the determination order of S555 and S560, the determination of whether or not the second reserved storage is appropriate is performed with priority.

  In S565, a hold memory shift process is performed (S565), whereby the oldest hold memory is determined as a success / failure determination target, and 1 is subtracted from the hold memory counter indicating the number of hold memories.

  Subsequent to S565, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1, that is, whether or not the process is in a high-probability gaming state (S570). If the determination is affirmative (S570: yes), it is determined whether or not the fall flag is 1 (S575). If the determination is affirmative (S575: yes), 1 is set to the probability variation flag (S580). By the setting of S580, the subsequent success / failure determination is performed with a normal probability (low probability).

  S580 or negative determination of S570 (S570: no), that is, if the gaming state at the time of execution of the winning / failing determination is a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state), a random number for jackpot determination of the reserved memory as a target of the determination of Comparison is made with a preset determination table for normal probability (low probability 1/300) (S585). If S575 is negative (S575: no), that is, if the game state at the time of the determination is a high-probability gaming state, the jackpot determination random number for the reserved memory that is the target of the determination and a high probability ( The success / failure determination table for the low probability 1/30) is compared (S590).

  Subsequent to S585 or S590, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S585 or S590) is a big win (S595) (corresponding to the success / failure determination means of the present invention). If the determination is affirmative (S595: yes), symbol mode setting processing is performed (S600). In the symbol mode setting process, the type of hold memory (first hold memory or second hold memory) that is the target of the success / failure determination, the gaming state at the time of the process, and the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 of the hold memory that is the determination target Based on the above, the symbol mode for determining the contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game is set.

  In the present embodiment, the selection of the game state related to the contents of the jackpot game and the success / failure determination probability when the symbol mode is set, 10 round games are selected as the contents of the jackpot game at all the jackpot determination, and the special figure varies 10,000 times. The high-probability gaming state up to (almost until the next big hit occurs) is selected. On the other hand, the open extended state after the end of the big hit game is selected and set in accordance with the type of reserved memory that is the object of the determination, the gaming state at the time of the process, and the big hit symbol determining random number 1.

  Subsequent to S600, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 of the reserved storage to be determined (S605). This is a jackpot that displays on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 the type of jackpot determined by the setting of the symbol mode (the contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is finished). In order to notify according to the type of symbol, this is a process for determining a symbol to be displayed from among symbol groups set for each symbol mode. However, as described above, in this embodiment, it is difficult for the player to discriminate the types of special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10.

  (3) in FIG. 12 is a chart showing the relationship between the types of jackpot symbols corresponding to S600 and S605 and the contents for setting the gaming state after the jackpot game is over. The setting contents are classified into three types (a), (b), and (c) according to the conditions at the time of setting (the type of hold storage to be determined and the game state at the time of special figure determination). Since the probability change flag is set to 1 and the probability change counter is set to 10000 at the time of the big hit game, the setting contents that the high probability game state can be continued until the next big hit occurs in all the big wins only by looking at the high probability game state It becomes.

  On the other hand, when the first special symbol shown in (a) is a big hit in the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state), the setting contents regarding the open extended state are “1”, “2” (two types) ), 1 is set in the hour / hour flag and 100 is set in the hour / hour counter. With this setting, it is possible to continue the high-probability gaming state from the end of the big hit game until the next big hit, but the extended extended state is set to end when the special figure is displayed 100 times. If the type of jackpot symbol is any of “3” to “10” (eight types), 1 is set for the hour / hour flag and 50 is set for the hour / hour counter, which is greater than when the jackpot symbol type is “1” or “2”. It becomes a disadvantageous content that the open extended state ends early.

  The category of (b) is when the first special symbol is a big hit in the high probability gaming state, and this category is a high probability gaming state and an open extended state that is most advantageous to the player and an open extended state. This is a classification common to a gaming situation in which only the high probability gaming state is ended. However, in an actual game, if the game situation is a high-probability game state and an open-extended state, in order to carry out the variation of the second special figure at a high frequency while suppressing the decrease of the holding ball, to the normal symbol operation gate 17 A game ball will be launched into the second game area 3b where a ball can enter the second start port 12 while entering the ball, and the first special view does not change without entering the first start port 11.

  Therefore, the actual gaming situation to which the category (b) is applied is a gaming situation in which only the high-probability gaming state is continued after the open extended state has ended. In this gaming situation, the extension of the opening has ended and it is no longer possible to expect to enter the second starting port 12, but the high probability gaming state still continues, while taking the risk of entering the falling entrance 15. In order to try to enter the first starting port 11, the game ball is launched into the first game area 3 a (the first hold memory may be digested immediately after the open extended state ends). Including).

  The content set when the first special symbol of (b) is a big hit in the high-probability gaming state is that if the type of the big bonus symbol is “1” or “2” (two types), 10000 is set in the hour / hour counter. With this setting, the extended extended state as well as the high-probability gaming state will continue until the next jackpot occurs, and the gaming situation that is disadvantageous to the player (the first while avoiding the fall judgment based on entering the fall entrance 15) When a big hit is made with a predetermined jackpot symbol in the game area 3a), a gaming state that is most advantageous to the player is given with a predetermined probability.

  In (b), if the type of jackpot symbol is any of “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” (four types), 1 is set in the hour / hour flag, 100 is set in the hour / hour counter, and the type of jackpot symbol is “1”. ”Or“ 2 ”, the open extended state ends more disadvantageously. Also, if the type of jackpot symbol is “7”, “8”, “9”, or “10” (four types), 1 is set in the hour / hour flag and 50 is set in the hour / hour counter, and the type of jackpot symbol is changed from “3”. This is more disadvantageous than the case of “6”.

  The category (c) is when the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of the gaming state, and the actual gaming situation corresponding to this case is in the extended extended state (rarely the long open of the normal electric game in the normal gaming state) The relationship between the type of jackpot symbol to be set and the hour / hour counter (the number of continuations in the open extended state) is the same as (b). In this embodiment, the duration of the open extended state given at the end of the jackpot game is different depending on the type of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) that has been won. The duration may be different depending on whether or not it is in the open extended state. In addition, the number of continuations of the extended extended state differs depending on whether the first special symbol is a big hit or the second special symbol is a big hit. May be.

  Comparing the setting contents of (a) and (c) described above, the “special game that occurred at the end of the special game state due to the entrance to the first start opening or the non-open extended state of the present invention” The duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the gaming state is the end of the special gaming state resulting from the entry to the second starting port, or from the extended extended state. The content corresponds to a configuration of “average shorter than the duration of the open extended state given at times”.

  In addition, when the setting contents of (a) and (b) described above are compared, “in the end of the special gaming state due to the ball entering the first starting port or from the non-open extended state of the present invention” Even at the end of the special gaming state, if the special gaming state occurs from the high probability gaming state, the duration of the open extended state is longer than when the special gaming state occurs in the normal gaming state The content is equivalent to the configuration of “Long on average”. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, since the fall determination is not performed in the open extended state, there is no game state of the normal extended game state (low probability game state) and the open extended state.

  Returning to FIG. 11, following S605, mode buffer setting processing is performed based on the symbol mode set in S600 (S610). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the big hit game determined at the time of the special figure win / fail judgment process until the special game end process for setting the game state (the probability change for setting the game state during the big hit game). (Because it is necessary to unload the flag and the hourly flag) The mode buffer is configured to store specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of operations thereof), and store values corresponding to the specific game contents. .

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S600, a winning pattern opening pattern setting process, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S615), and the random number for determining the reach and the variation pattern of the reserved memory subject to the determination of success / failure Based on the random number, a variation pattern that becomes a variation time of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 (or the second special symbol display device 10) and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table ( S620).

  Regardless of the result of the success / failure determination, if the special figure success / failure determination process is executed in the short time state (short time flag = 1, open extended state), the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern selection table dedicated to the short time state. To do. At this time, the dedicated variation pattern selection table in the short state is set to an extremely short average variation time than the variation pattern selection table used in the normal state, and the so-called loss variation variation time is approximately from the start to the stop. It is 3.0 seconds.

  In this embodiment, the random number for determining the variation pattern is extracted by the start winning confirmation process performed when the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, but immediately before the start of variation. The random number for determining the variation pattern may be extracted during the special figure success / failure determination process.

  Next, a variation instruction command for instructing information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is generated, transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S625), and the process returns. Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the variation instruction command, the production symbol control device 82 controls the production symbol display device 6 and starts the variation display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the information of the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern. To do. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special figure display device 9 or the second special figure display device 10 to start the change of the special symbol.

  If S595 is negative, i.e., lost (S595: no), it is determined whether the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S585 or 590) is a small hit (1/150) (S630). (S630: yes), a small hit symbol is selected (S635), then a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S615), and a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S620). A change instruction command, which is information about symbols and change patterns, is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S625). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this change instruction command, and starts to display the change of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the information of the small hit symbol and the change pattern. To do. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special figure display device 9 or the second special figure display device 10 to start the change of the special symbol.

  If S630 is negative (S630: no), a lost symbol is selected (S640), then a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S620), and a variation instruction command that becomes information on the symbol and variation pattern regarding the loss. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S625). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the change instruction command, and starts the variable symbol variable display corresponding to the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. . At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special figure display device 9 or the second special figure display device 10 to start the change of the special symbol.

  Next, a special symbol determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a process that is performed during the execution of the variable symbol special display corresponding to the special figure success / failure determination process. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S650). If the determination is negative (S650: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S650: yes), the change time (change pattern) selected in S620 is obtained. It is determined whether or not the process has been completed (S655). If the determination is negative (S655: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S655: yes), the pseudo-symbol variation display ends and the pseudo-symbol display is confirmed. A special command instructing is transmitted, and the special symbol being variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is the symbol selected in any of S605, S635, and S640 in FIG. The confirmation is displayed (S660).

  Subsequent to S660, it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a big hit symbol (S665). If the determination is affirmative (S665: yes), the big hit flag is set to 1 (S670) and the process returns to the return. If S665 is a negative determination (S665: no), it is determined whether the symbol that has been displayed is a small hit symbol (S675), if a negative determination is made (S675: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S675: yes), a small hit is determined. The flag is set to 1 (S680) and the process returns.

  Next, a winning game start process performed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is 1 (S700). If the determination is affirmative (S700: yes), the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated according to the release pattern set in S615 of FIG. Then, the big hit game setting process for starting the big hit game is performed (S705). In subsequent S710 to S725, the time reduction flag, the time reduction counter, the probability variation flag, and the probability variation counter indicating the gaming state at the time of the special figure determination process are cleared. If S700 is negative (S700: no), it is determined whether the small hit flag is “1” (S735), if it is negative (S735: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative (S735: yes), FIG. In accordance with the release pattern set in S615, the game content of the small hit game is set, and the small hit game is started (S740). After S725 or S740, a hit start effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. (S730) and the process returns.

  Next, the special game end process 1 executed by the main controller 80 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed at the end of the big hit game and is a process for setting a game state to be transferred after the big hit game is finished, and is a process including the high probability state transfer means and the release extension means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the time of the big hit end effect has ended (S750). If a negative determination is made (S750: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S750: yes), processing for stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is performed (S755), and processing for stopping the operation of the condition device is performed (S760). Referring to the mode buffer set in S610 of the special figure winning / failing determination process that caused the big hit during the processing (S765), the time-short flag, the time-short counter, the probability variation flag, the probability variation having the contents described with reference to FIG. A counter is set (S770, S775, S780, S785) (corresponding to the open extension means and the high probability state transition means of the present invention), and the mode buffer is cleared (S790). Subsequently, a state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, which indicates a game state after the end of the jackpot game determined by the setting of the jackpot end command, the time reduction flag in S770, and the probability variation flag in S780 (S795, 800). The big hit flag is cleared (S805) and the process returns.

  Next, the display example implemented on the effect symbol display apparatus 6 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 16 (1) shows a case where a big hit occurs in a normal state (a case where the first special figure is a big hit with low probability and non-opening extension), and in the display example, a pseudo-correspondence corresponding to the special jackpot symbol “1” is shown. “777” is displayed as a symbol in the pseudo symbol display section. In the game state notification unit at the top of the pseudo-symbol display unit, the character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) notifies that a big hit and a subsequent big hit game are to be performed with a right hand. The specific display contents include a character string “big hit!” And “right-handed start!” And a smiling character (Tatsuyoshi Bear).

  (2) is a display example that is implemented in a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends and in an open extended state. In this case, the pseudo-symbol display unit displays the effect change display of the pseudo-symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the special figure in the short-time state (open extended state), and the gaming state notification unit displays the high probability gaming state and the open extended state (electric support). ) And the character (Tatsuyoshi Bear) informs the remaining period of the open extended state. The specific display contents are a character string of “high probability”, “electric support”, and “remaining 60 times” and a character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma).

  (3) of FIG. 17 is a display example showing a situation where the high probability gaming state continues but the open extended state ends. The pseudo-symbol display unit displays the pseudo-design effect variation according to the normal special diagram variation, and the gaming status notification unit turns off the “electric support” display and leaves the “high probability” display, thereby increasing the probability. In order to change the special figure by displaying “Return to left-handed”, indicating that the extended extended state has ended while being in the state, left-handed (launching of the game ball to the first game area 3a) Inform that it is necessary.

  (4) in FIG. 17 shows that the game ball enters the fall entrance 15 by left-handed (launching of the game ball to the first game area 3a) according to the notification of (3), and is won by the fall judgment. This is a display example showing the status of transition to the normal gaming state. In this case, the gaming state notification unit disappears from the screen, and the pseudo symbol effect variation display of the pseudo symbol display unit is the main display.

  The above is the description of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, at the end of the big hit game, when a high probability game state and an open extended state of a period shorter than the execution period of the high probability game state are set, this creates a pseudo ST period. However, by providing a plurality of types of open extended state periods shorter than the period of the high probability gaming state, a plurality of pseudo ST periods are provided, and unprecedented gaming properties are created.

  In addition, a high probability gaming state and an open extended state are set for all jackpots, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the configuration includes a plurality of pseudo ST periods, the type of jackpot symbol that grants only the open extended state is selected. There may be provided a counting means for counting the number of consecutive big hits during the pseudo ST period (high probability gaming state and open extended state), and when the number of times reaches a predetermined number, It is good also as a structure which provides only an open extension state, and this can suppress euphoria moderately.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment in the arrangement positions of the second start port 12 and the falling port 15 on the game board, and the high probability gaming state at the end of the big hit game. And open extension state settings are different. In the following description, portions that are not specifically described are common contents, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

  A gaming board 101 according to this embodiment, which is different from the first embodiment in the arrangement of components, will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 12 made of an ordinary electric accessory is arranged on the right side of the center case 5. Therefore, in the present embodiment, only the game balls flowing down the second game area 3b can enter the second start port 12. In addition, the fall opening 15 is shared with the first start opening 11 disposed under the center case 5 as in the first embodiment, and the fall switch 15a always detects a game ball entering the first start opening 11. It has a configuration.

  Also in the present embodiment, the game area 3 is distinguished into the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b by the distribution of the game balls at the substantially vertex A of the center case 5, and the first start port 11 (the fall port 15). Only the game balls flowing down the first game area 3a enter the common game), and only the game balls flowing down the second game area 3b enter the second start port 12. In this configuration, the game area includes a second game area where a game ball launched with a predetermined firing strength or more reaches, and a game ball launched with a launch intensity that does not reach the second game area flows down first. The game area includes a variable winning device, a first start opening, and a fall opening arranged in different game areas.

  When the first start opening 11 and the fall opening 15 are made a common entrance, when the open extension state ends and only the high probability gaming state continues, the first start is changed. When a game ball enters the mouth 11, the fall determination is always performed. Accordingly, in this configuration, in the situation where only the high-probability gaming state continues, the ball entering the first starting port 11 itself is thrilling, and it is possible to provide gaming with high gambling characteristics.

  In the present embodiment, the setting contents of the high-probability gaming state and the open extension state performed at the end of the big hit game are different from the first embodiment, and the setting contents in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Also in this embodiment, the setting contents are classified into three types (a), (b), and (c) according to the conditions at the time of occurrence of the big hit. In any division, the probability change flag is set to 1 at the end of the big hit game, and the probability change counter is set. 10,000 is set. Accordingly, when only the high probability gaming state is viewed, the setting content is such that the high probability gaming state can be continued until the next big hit occurs in all the big hits.

  The difference from the first embodiment is the value of the hourly counter corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol. When the first special symbol of (a) is a big hit in the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state), the type of jackpot symbol is If it is either “1” or “2” (two types), 10000 is set in the hour / hour counter. If the type of jackpot symbol is “3” to “6” (4 types), 100 is set in the hour / hour counter, and if the type of jackpot symbol is “7” to “10” (4 types), 50 is set in the hourly counter.

  The setting contents when the first special symbol of (b) is a big hit in the high probability gaming state is the same as (a), and when the second special symbol of (c) is a big hit (regardless of the gaming state) If the symbol type is “1” or “2” (two types), 100 is set in the hour / hour counter, and if the jackpot symbol type is any of “3” to “10” (eight types), the hour / hour counter is set. 50 is set in the counter.

  According to the setting contents described above, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol is a big hit, the game state after the big hit game is more advantageous to the player than when the second special symbol is a big hit (given as an open extended state) The average duration is long). As a result, when the first special symbol is a big hit in the normal gaming state (low probability and non-open extended state), the probability of consecutive big hits occurring in the high probability gaming state and the open extended state after the big hit ends increases. However, when the second special symbol is a big hit during the open extended state, the probability that the big hit will occur during the open extended state after the big hit is lower than the first hit (when the first special symbol is a big hit).

  Therefore, when the first hit is obtained in the normal gaming state, it is possible to stabilize the number of consecutive big hits while increasing the probability of the big hit that the big hits continue.

  The above is the description of the second embodiment. The contents described with reference to FIG. 19 are given at the end of the special game state resulting from the entry to the first starting port, or at the end of the special game state generated from the non-open extended state. The duration of the extended extended state is the release given at the end of the special gaming state resulting from the ball entering the second starting port, or at the end of the special gaming state arising from the extended extended state. This corresponds to a configuration of “on average longer than the extended duration”.

  Next, Example 3 will be described. The pachinko machine according to the third embodiment is based on a random number value that is stored in a pending manner as to whether or not to shift to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot ends, while the setting contents at the end of the jackpot game are the same as those in the first embodiment. Rather than performing the game, it is determined according to whether or not a game ball has entered a probability variation opening (corresponding to a specific area of the present invention) in the big winning opening during the big hit game. Further, in this embodiment, when adopting the method for determining the transition to the high probability gaming state, a probability variation opening is provided inside the first large winning opening 14 corresponding to the large winning opening 14 of the first embodiment. The second grand prize winning opening 100 is provided. In the following description, portions that are not specifically described have common contents, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

  A gaming board 201 according to the present embodiment, which is different from the first and second embodiments in the arrangement of components, will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the fall opening 15 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5 (first game area 3a), and the first moving port 11 is below the center case (first game area 3a) as in the first and second embodiments. The second start port 12 is disposed on the right of the center case (second game area 3b). In addition, a first grand prize-winning port 14 is disposed below the first start opening 11, and a second major prize-winning port having a probability variation opening 102 provided in the lower right (second game area 3 a) of the center case 5. 100 is arranged.

  The second grand prize winning opening 100 is provided with an inlet 103 for taking a game ball entered when the opening / closing door is opened into the apparatus, and a pair of left and right shutters 104 that can be opened and closed are installed immediately below the inlet 103. . In a state where the shutter 104 is closed, the game ball sent out from the intake port 103 is guided to the left and right sides of the shutter 104 and does not enter the probability changing port 102. On the other hand, when the shutter 104 is opened, it is possible to allow the game ball sent out from the intake port 103 to enter the lower probability change port 102. As described above, the shutter 104 is displaced between the closed position and the open position, thereby distributing the game balls and making it possible to control the rate of entering the probability changing opening 102.

  FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration in the present embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment is the addition of the electrical portion related to the second grand prize opening 100 described above. Specifically, the main controller 80 is connected to the second big prize opening via the game board relay terminal board 74. Detection signals such as a second count switch 100a for detecting a ball entering 100 and a probability changing switch 102a for detecting a ball entering the probability changing port 102 are additionally input. The main controller 80 is connected to the second big prize opening solenoid 100b and the shutter solenoid 104b through the game board relay terminal board 74, and the opening operation of the second big prize opening 100 and the distribution operation of the shutter 104 are connected. To control.

  In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, regardless of which special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is a big hit, the first round to the seventh round and the ninth round of the big hit game (total 8 rounds) ), The first grand prize opening 14 performs an opening operation, and the 10th round which is the eighth round and the final round (two rounds in total), the second grand prize winning opening 100 having the probability variation opening 102 therein performs the opening operation. It is configured to do. In the present embodiment, the second grand prize winning opening 100 operates for a total of two rounds, but is not limited thereto, and may be more or less.

  Since the normal symbol start gate 17, the second start port 12 made of a normal electric accessory, and the second big winning port 100 are arranged in the second game area 3b (to the right of the center case 5), the gaming state is opened. When transitioning to the extended state and when the second grand prize opening 100 performs an opening operation, the firing handle is adjusted so that all of the launched game balls reach the second game area 3b.

  Since the first grand prize opening 14 can easily enter the game balls that have flowed down the second game area 3b, the first round big hit game in which the first big prize opening 14 starts to open is started. By adjusting the launch handle so that the game ball flows down to the second game area 3b from the time of the game, only the eighth round and the tenth round in which the second grand prize winning opening 100 performs the opening operation are directed to the second game area 3b. There is no need to perform a complicated launching operation such as launching a game ball.

  Furthermore, when a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 100 enters the probability changing hole 102 during the big hit game in which the second big prize opening 100 of the eighth round and the tenth round is opened, the big hit game ends. After that, a high-probability gaming state until the special figure fluctuates 10,000 times is set and an open extension period according to the type of the big hit symbol is set, so even if the big hit ends, toward the second game area 3b The game can proceed with the firing strength being fired.

  In this embodiment, in all jackpot games, the second big prize opening 100 performs the opening operation in the eighth round and the tenth round, but if the first special symbol hits a big hit with a predetermined jackpot symbol, The opening operation of the second grand prize winning opening 100 in the eighth round and the tenth round is performed for a short time (for example, 0.9 seconds) in which it is difficult to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is a big hit, the second big winning opening 100 of the eighth round and the tenth round is the opening operation for the game ball to enter easily regardless of which symbol is the big hit. (Open about 29.0 seconds).

  Therefore, unlike the first and second embodiments, in the present embodiment, when the first special symbol is a big hit, there is a gaming state in which only the open extended state is given after the big hit game ends (probability opening). When the grand prize opening provided with 102 is opened for a long time, if the game ball is launched toward the big prize opening, the game ball easily enters the probability changing hole 102). In addition, when a game ball does not enter the probability changing opening 102 during the big hit game, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which not only a high probability game state but also an open extended state is not given.

  The first special symbol is disadvantageous by the player as compared to the second special symbol because it does not shift to the high probability gaming state from the big hit by the predetermined big hit symbol of the first special symbol (it is difficult to shift). If the first special symbol is a big hit symbol that makes it easy to enter the two big winning openings 100, the duration of the extended extended state to be granted is lengthened (for example, until the special symbol changes 100 times). If the second special symbol is a big hit, it will be shorter (for example, until the special symbol fluctuates 50 times), and the transition rate and transition to the high probability gaming state with the first special symbol and the second special symbol The balance between the advantages and disadvantages for the types of special drawings is achieved by making the duration different from that.

  In addition, if the duration of the extended extended state is made longer when the second special symbol is a big hit than when the first special symbol is a big hit, it will cause a big hit in the first open extended state corresponding to the first hit. It is difficult, but if you clear it, you will be able to easily generate big hits continuously.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is provided with two types of big winning openings, but it is also possible to have a configuration in which the second big winning opening 100 having the probability variation opening 102 provided therein is provided as only one big winning opening. In such a case, the entrance to the probability changing opening 102 is invalidated except for a predetermined round (for example, the eighth round and the tenth round), or control is performed so as not to enter the probability changing opening 102 by the distribution of the shutter 104. Is preferred.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, a description will be given of the probability changing entrance check process executed by the main controller 80 during the big hit game in the present embodiment. This process is performed in the eighth and tenth rounds when the second grand prize winning opening 100 is opened.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the big hit is a predetermined round, that is, whether the big hit game is the eighth round or the tenth round (S850). If the determination is negative (S850: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S850: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 0 (S855). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 1, it means that a game ball has already entered the probability variation 102 in a predetermined round (eighth round or tenth round). If it is 0, the main controller 80 determines that a game ball has not yet entered the probability changing opening 102 in a predetermined round.

  If S855 is negative, that is, if a game ball has already entered the probability changing port 102 (S855: no), the process returns, and if a positive determination is made (S855: yes), whether the probability change switch 102a has detected a game ball or not. If it is determined (S860), a negative determination is made (S860: no), the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made (S860: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S865), and the process returns.

  The above is the probability changing entrance check process executed by the main controller 80 in this embodiment. As described above, in this embodiment, whether or not to shift to the high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends is determined in the second jackpot 100 during the jackpot game (specifically, the eighth round and the tenth round). Since it is determined according to whether or not a game ball has entered the probability variation opening 102, the game state after the big hit game determined as the symbol mode at the time of determination of whether or not a special figure is only matters relating to the open extended state.

  However, the jackpot game is determined only if it is determined whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state depending on the type of jackpot symbol and then the jackpot symbol selected in the special chart win / fail determination process is determined not to perform the transition. A configuration is also conceivable in which a game is shifted to a high-probability game after the big hit game is finished by entering the probability variation opening 102 in the middle. In the conventional machine, there are many things that perform probability change promotion during the big hit game, but all of them are implemented as display effects during the big hit game after deciding whether to shift to the high probability gaming state or not doing. On the other hand, in this configuration, whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game is determined by the rolling of the game ball in the actual big hit game, so the degree of attention of the player in the big hit game is marked It becomes the composition which goes up to.

  Next, the special game end process 2 executed by the main controller 80 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed at the end of the big hit game, similar to the special game end process 1 described with reference to FIG. 15 in the first embodiment, and sets the game state to be shifted to after the big hit game ends. The setting is performed according to the result of the probability variation entrance check process executed during the big hit game. Also in this embodiment, this processing is processing including the high probability state transition means and the open extension means of the present invention.

  The basic configuration of this process is the same as the special game end process 1 described in the first embodiment, and the difference is from S915, which is performed following the conditional device operation stop process (S910, S760 in the first embodiment). The process is up to S925. Specifically, following the conditional device operation stop process (S910), it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1 (S915). If the determination is affirmative (S915: yes), the probability change flag is set to 1 (S920). ), 10000 is set in the probability variation counter (S925).

  If the determination is negative in S925 or S915 (S915: no), the mode buffer set in S610 (in this case, only information related to the open / extended state is set) is referred to (S930), the time reduction flag and the time reduction counter, Is set (S935, S940), and the following processing is the same as the special game end processing 1. In addition, the configuration of the present embodiment includes the “first grand prize winning opening that continuously opens and closes in the special gaming state” and the second grand prize winning opening provided with a specific area inside the present invention, The high probability state transition means corresponds to “transition to the high probability state based on a game ball entering the specific area”.

  The above is the special game end process 2 executed by the main controller 80 in this embodiment. In this process, if S915 is negative, that is, if the game ball does not enter the odd variation slot 102 in the second big prize opening 100 in a predetermined round (eighth, tenth round) during the big hit game. After the big hit game ends, the game state has a normal probability (low probability) and shifts to the open extended state only. Therefore, the game state of the low probability game state and the open extended state exists only in this embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, it is configured that the ball is surely entered into the probability variation opening 102 as long as the launch of the game ball toward the second game area 3b is not interrupted during the big hit game.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the embodiment, during the open extended state, even if a game ball enters the fall opening 15, processing for shifting from the high probability game state to the normal game state is not performed (the entry to the fall opening 15 is Invalid), that is, the processing, that is, S205 in FIG. 5 or S255 in FIG. 6 may be deleted. With this configuration, a sense of tension is given by the game in the open extended state.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, the setting for shifting to the high-probability gaming state and the open extended state is performed at the end of the big hit game, but the setting content is the duration of the open extended state. Select one of the multiple, and set a duration longer than any open extension period as the duration of the high-probability gaming state. It is configured to fire a game ball in a non-game area. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a ball game machine having a function for simultaneously shifting to a high-probability gaming state and an open extension state, and a tumbling gate for shifting from a high-probability gaming state to a normal gaming state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display device 9 1st special symbol display device 10 2nd special symbol display device 11 1st starting port 11a 1st starting port switch 12 2nd starting port (normal electric accessory)
12a 2nd start opening switch 14 (1st) big prize opening 14a (1st) count switch 15 tumble opening 15a tumble switch 17 normal symbol start gate 17a normal symbol operation switch 80 main controller 82 production symbol controller 83 sub integrated control Device 101 Game board (Example 2)
201 Game board (Example 3)
100 Second grand prize opening 100a Second count switch 102 Probability opening 102a Probability change switch

Claims (7)

A first start port in which the rate of entering the ball does not change constantly in the game area, and a second start port that makes it easy for the player to enter when the variable winning device is activated,
A determination unit for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on a random value extracted as a result of entering the first starting port or the second starting port;
High probability state transition means for transitioning the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state to a high probability gaming state having a higher probability of transitioning to the special gaming state than the normal gaming state;
An open extension means for extending the operation time of the variable prize apparatus after the special gaming state is completed, or / and increasing the number of operations of the variable prize apparatus.
In a gaming machine comprising: a falling entrance that shifts to the normal gaming state based on the incoming ball when a gaming ball enters in the high probability gaming state,
Giving a continuation period of the high probability gaming state at the end of the special gaming state and a continuation period of the open extension period selected from a plurality of periods equal to or less than the continuation period;
The game area includes a first game area and a second game area in which a game ball fired with a firing strength different from the firing strength for rolling the game ball to the first game region rolls,
The first start opening and the fall opening are arranged at positions where only game balls launched into the first game area can enter, and the game balls launched at least the second start opening into the second game area A ball game machine characterized by being placed in a position where it can enter. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the special gaming state resulting from entering the first starting port, or at the end of the special gaming state arising from the non-open extended state is the second On average, it is shorter than the duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the special gaming state resulting from entering the starting port, or at the end of the special gaming state arising from the extended extended state. A ball game machine. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the special gaming state resulting from entering the first starting port, or at the end of the special gaming state arising from the non-open extended state is the second On average, it is longer than the duration of the extended extended state given at the end of the special gaming state due to entering the starting port or at the end of the special gaming state arising from the extended extended state. A ball game machine. In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
Even at the end of the special gaming state due to entering the first starting port, or at the end of the special gaming state caused from the non-open extended state, the special gaming state from the high probability gaming state In the normal gaming state, the duration of the extended extended state is longer on average than when the special gaming state occurs in the normal gaming state. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A ball ball game characterized by comprising fall judging means for judging whether or not to shift from the high probability game state to the normal game state due to the game ball entering the fall ball entrance Machine. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A special area is provided inside the special winning opening that opens and closes continuously in the special gaming state,
The high-probability state transition means makes a transition to the high-probability state based on a game ball entering the specific area. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A ball game machine characterized in that, during the open extended state, the entry into the fall entrance is invalidated.

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