JP2016106921A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for performing a pseudo-rendering to perform multiple variation display in variation display of one-time identification information in which a game interest can be increased by facilitating bodily experience as if the variation display of the identification information is performed more than actual conditions.SOLUTION: When the result of variation display of identification information becomes a non-specific result (so-called non-winning) in a predetermined game state, a game rendering (pseudo-rendering) is executed in a rendering pattern for making a rendering symbol variably display several times during the variation display of one-time identification information. The result of the variation display of the identification information is turned out almost non-specific, if in a common game machine, and therefore in the game machine of the present invention, the pseudo-rendering may be performed in the variation display of most identification information in a predetermined period. Accordingly, the execution frequency of the variation display of the rendering symbol can greatly be increased to the execution frequency of the variation display of the identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine is known that performs special symbol variation display based on detecting a game ball flowing down on a game board surface (game area) in a predetermined start area such as a start port. In such a gaming machine, when the result of the variation display becomes a specific result, a specific game advantageous to the player can be executed.

  In such a gaming machine, in general, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol. In recent years, there is a high possibility that the result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a specific result by performing the variation display of the effect symbol multiple times (so-called pseudo-continuous production) during the variation display of one special symbol. There is something to show. For example, in Patent Document 1, if there is a high possibility that the result of the special symbol variation display will be the specific result, a plurality of presentation symbol variation displays are executed in accordance with the special symbol variation display. There has been proposed a gaming machine that performs a special effect such as so-called super reach while the last effect symbol change display is performed among the effect effect change displays for the first time.

JP 2012-249813 A

  However, since the above-described conventional technique is a technique that indicates that it is highly possible that the result of the special symbol variation display will be a specific result by performing so-called pseudo-continuous production, the frequency of execution of the pseudo-continuous production is It is kept small. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to experience the special symbols so that the variation display of the special symbols is performed more than actual even if the pseudo-continuous effects are performed.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problem, and in a gaming machine that performs a pseudo effect of performing variable display a plurality of times during one variable display of identification information, identification information (for example, a special symbol) The purpose of this game is to enhance the fun of the game by making it easier for the player to feel that the variable display is more than actual.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the detection of the game ball;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
An effect executing means for executing a game effect in a predetermined effect pattern along with the variation display of the identification information,
With
The performance executing means, when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a non-specific result different from the identification result at least during a predetermined period, the production symbol is displayed a plurality of times during one variation display of the identification information. The game effect is executed with an effect pattern that is variably displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, when the variation display result of the identification information becomes a non-specific result (so-called “displacement”) in a predetermined period, the representation design is displayed in a variable manner multiple times during the single variation display of the identification information. A game effect (pseudo effect) is executed with a pattern. If the game machine is a general game machine, the result of the variation display of the identification information is almost non-specific result. Therefore, in the game machine of the present invention, the pseudo display is performed in the variation display of most of the identification information during the predetermined period. Will be performed. Therefore, the execution frequency of the variation display of the effect symbol can be greatly increased with respect to the execution frequency of the variation display of the identification information (and thus the frequency at which the game ball is detected). As a result, in a predetermined period, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the variation display of the identification information (and hence the detection of the game ball) is performed more than it actually is, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on detection of game balls, up to a predetermined number;
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
An effect executing means for executing a game effect in a predetermined effect pattern along with the variation display of the identification information,
With
The effect execution means is a case where the result of the variation display of the identification information is a non-specific result different from the specific result in at least a predetermined period, and the number of acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means Is a specific number, the game effect is executed in an effect pattern in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times during one change display of the identification information.

  In such a gaming machine, when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a non-specific result (so-called detachment) in a predetermined period and a specific number of pieces of acquired information is stored, 1 A game effect (pseudo effect) is executed with an effect pattern in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times during the variable display of the identification information. If the game machine is a general game machine, the identification information variation display result is almost non-specific result. Therefore, in the game machine of the present invention, when a specific number of acquired information is stored in a predetermined period, The pseudo effect is performed in the variable display of the identification information. Therefore, the execution frequency of the variation display of the effect symbol can be greatly increased with respect to the execution frequency of the variation display of the identification information (and thus the frequency at which the game ball is detected). As a result, in a predetermined period, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the variation display of the identification information (and hence the detection of the game ball) is performed more than it actually is, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The effect execution means causes the effect symbol to be variably displayed a plurality of times during one variation display of the identification information even when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific result in the predetermined period. It is also possible to execute the game effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, the pseudo effect is executed not only when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a non-specific result but also when it becomes a specific result in a predetermined period. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the execution frequency of the variation display of the effect symbol with respect to the execution frequency of the variation display of the identification information (and hence the frequency at which the game ball is detected). As a result, in a predetermined period, it is possible to make it easier for the player to feel that the variation display of the identification information (and hence the detection of the game ball) is performed more than it actually is, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. Become.

  Further, in addition to the above configuration, when the reach effect is not performed, that is, (1) when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a non-specific result different from the specific result in a predetermined period, and the game effect Or when the reach effect is not executed, or (2) the variation display result of the identification information is a non-specific result different from the specific result in a predetermined period and is stored by the acquired information storage means In the case where the number of acquired information is a specific number and the reach effect is not executed as a game effect, the effect pattern is displayed with the effect pattern variably displayed several times during the change display of the identification information once. It is good also as what performs a game production. Thereby, it is possible to secure the game effect time related to the reach effect during the one-time fluctuation display of the identification information. Further, at this time, in the game effect when the reach effect is executed, the game effect may be executed with an effect pattern different from the effect pattern in which the effect symbols are variably displayed multiple times. Thereby, it is possible to secure more game production time related to the reach production.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine that performs a pseudo effect of performing variable display of a plurality of times during one variable display of identification information, the player can experience a sense that the variable display of identification information is performed more than the actual display. By making it easy to play, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the main information display part of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation display apparatus and hold display apparatus of a present Example. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the one aspect | mode of the effect performed with the effect display apparatus of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU of the main control board of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation related process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the jackpot determination table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern determination table referred to in the "high-accuracy / electric support state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table referred by the "high-accuracy and electric support state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the single fluctuation effect of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the pseudo | simulation production of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern determination table referred to in the "low-probability / non-electric support state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table referred in the "low-probability / non-electric support state" of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the pending | holding memory performed by CPU of the sub control board of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the design fluctuation effect process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect by the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect by the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modified example 2 notionally.

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

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

  The front frame 4 is formed of a plastic material, and a window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a so that the board surface of the game board 10 disposed on the back side can be visually recognized. In addition, various lamps 4b to 4f are provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4 for enhancing the gaming effect.

  Further, an upper plate part 5 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 4, and a lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A locking device 9 is provided on the right side of the front frame 4, and a prepaid card type ball lending device 13 (CR unit) is provided on the left side of the front frame 4.

  The upper dish portion 5 is provided with a dish-shaped recess and a dish outer edge portion 5a formed so as to surround the recess. The game ball is thrown into a recess formed in the upper plate part 5 and supplied to the launching device unit 12 (see FIG. 5). The dish outer edge 5a is provided with various buttons such as a game ball lending switch 5b, a return switch 5c, and a discharge button for discharging the inserted game ball. A speaker 5 y is provided on the left side of the upper plate part 5. Further, an effect button BT is provided on the front side of the upper plate 5, and when the player operates the effect button BT, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

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

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

  A main information display section 7 is provided on the lower left side of the surface (board surface) of the game board 10 and outside the outer rail 14 (outside the game area 11). The main information display unit 7 is visible from the outside (player side) through the window 4a (transparent plate such as a glass plate) of the front frame 4. As shown in FIG. 3, the main information display unit 7 of the present embodiment is provided with a first symbol display device 28 and a second symbol display device 32. Of these, the first symbol display device 28 can display the normal symbol and the first special symbol (identification information) in a variable manner, and the second symbol display device 32 displays the second special symbol (identification information). Fluctuation display is possible. In the following, the first special symbol may be simply abbreviated as “first special figure”, and the second special symbol may be simply abbreviated as “second special figure”.

  The first symbol display device 28 is configured by incorporating 16 small light emitting diodes (LEDs) in a substantially rectangular area. Of these 16 LEDs, 5 LEDs constitute the normal symbol display unit 29, and the remaining 11 LEDs constitute the first special symbol display unit 30. Further, the normal symbol display unit 29 is composed of one LED (normal symbol LED 29a) for displaying a normal symbol and four LEDs (normal symbol hold display LED 29b) for displaying the number of reserved normal symbols. It is configured. The first special symbol display unit 30 includes seven LEDs for displaying the first special symbol (first special symbol LED 30a) and four LEDs for displaying the number of reserved first special symbols ( First special figure hold display LED 30b). Hereinafter, the hold of the first special figure is also referred to as “first special figure hold”, and the hold number of the first special figure is also referred to as “first special figure hold number”.

  The second symbol display device 32 has a configuration in which the normal symbol display unit 29 is removed from the first symbol display device 28 described above. In other words, the second symbol display device 32 is provided with a second special symbol display unit 33 composed of eleven LEDs, and the seven LEDs provided at substantially the center of the second symbol display unit 33 have the second special symbol. These are LEDs for display (second special symbol LED 33a), and the remaining four LEDs are LEDs for displaying the number of reserves of the second special diagram (second special diagram reserve display LED 33b). Hereinafter, the hold of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure hold”, and the hold number of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure hold number”. If there is no need to distinguish between them, “first special figure hold” and “second special figure hold” are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”.

  A central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11 shown in FIG. 2, and an effect display device 27 is provided in the approximate center of the central device 26. The effect display device 27 is configured by using a liquid crystal display. On the display screen, as shown in FIG. 4A, three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c (identification information) and their backgrounds are displayed. The background image 27d is displayed. The three identification symbols 27a, 27b and 27c start the variable display in synchronization with the start timing of the variable symbol special display (identification information) display in the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33, and then The variation display is performed in various manners until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is completed in synchronization with the end timing of special symbol variation display (special symbol stop display).

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 27 shown in FIG. 2, a hold display device 35 capable of displaying the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is provided. As described above, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are also displayed on the main information display unit 7, and the main information display unit 7 is controlled by a CPU 201 of the main control board 200 described later. In contrast, the hold display device 35 is controlled by a CPU 221 of a sub-control board 220 described later. Naturally, the special figure hold number displayed on the main information display unit 7 matches the special figure hold number displayed on the hold display device 35.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the hold display device 35 has eight LEDs. Among these, the left four LEDs constitute the first hold display area 35a, and the right four LEDs A second hold display area 35b is configured. In the first hold display area 35a, the same number of LEDs as the first special figure hold number is turned on to display the first special figure hold number, and in the second hold display area 35b, the same number as the second special figure hold number. The second special figure reservation number is displayed by turning on the LED.

  Here, since the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 as described above, the player often has an opportunity to pay attention to the display screen of the effect display device 27. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number are displayed on the hold display device 35 provided separately from the effect display device 27. Therefore, compared with the case where the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number are displayed on the effect display device 27, the attention degree of the player with respect to the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number is increased. Can be small. Furthermore, in most cases, the player launches a game ball so as to flow down the left side of the effect display device 27, and there are many opportunities to pay attention to the game ball flowing down. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the hold display device 35 flows down the right side of the game ball flowing down the left side of the effect display device 27 (or the game ball flowing down the left side of the effect display device 27). Therefore, the degree of attention of the player with respect to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number can be reduced. In addition, it is good also as reducing a player's attention degree with respect to the 1st special figure reservation number and the 2nd special figure reservation number by providing the holding | maintenance display apparatus 35 in the area | region where a game ball does not pass at all.

  A normal symbol left operation gate 36 and a normal symbol right operation gate 37 are provided at the left end and the right end of the game area 11 shown in FIG. 2, and an operation for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided inside these gates. Gate switches 36s and 37s are provided (see FIG. 5). Further, lamp wind turbines 24 and 25 are provided between the left and right normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 and the central device 26. Further, a number of obstacle nails 23 are provided between and around each of these gaming devices.

  A start port unit 17 is provided below the central device 26. The starter unit 17 is configured by combining two starters up and down, and the first starter port 17a provided on the upper side is a game in which the size of the opening into which a game ball enters is unchanged (constant). It is a entrance where balls can always enter. On the other hand, the second start port 17b provided on the lower side includes a pair of blade pieces 17w that can be opened and closed to the left and right, a start port solenoid 17m (see FIG. 5) that operates the blade pieces 17w, and the like. It is a entrance that changes the possibility of entering a game ball by opening and closing the wing piece 17w. The game balls that have entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are guided to the back side of the game board 10 through the passages provided in the respective ones. A first start port switch 17s is provided in a passage inside the first start port 17a, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 17a can be detected. Further, a second start port switch 17t is provided in the passage inside the second start port 17b, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 17b can be detected.

  Below the start opening unit 17, a big prize device 31 is provided. The big winning device 31 is constituted by a big winning opening 31d that opens largely in a substantially rectangular shape, an opening / closing member 31e for opening / closing the big winning opening 31d, a big winning opening solenoid 31m (see FIG. 5) for operating the opening / closing member 31e, and the like. Has been. When a predetermined condition to be described later is satisfied, the special winning opening solenoid 31m is operated to open the opening / closing member 31e, and the special winning opening 31d is opened. As a result, a big hit game that is advantageous for a player who enters the big winning opening 31d with a high probability of a game ball is started. In addition, a special winning opening switch 31s (see FIG. 5) is provided inside the special winning opening 31d, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31d. An out port 48 is provided below the grand prize winning device 31, and a back ball prevention member 58 is provided below the out port 48. The back ball prevention member 58 has a function of preventing a game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and so on. The main control board 200 that controls the success / failure involved, the sub-control board 220 that controls the effect of the game using the design symbols, lamps, and sound effects, and the display and sound of images under the control of the sub-control board 220 The audio / video control board 230 that outputs the image, the decoration drive board 226 that drives the various LEDs and the lamps 4b to 4f under the control of the sub-control board 220, and the payout that controls the operation of paying out the rented or winning balls A control board 240 and a launch control board 260 for controlling the launch of the game ball are configured. These control boards include various types of CPUs, such as a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, and a RAM that stores temporary data when the program is executed. Peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus.

  When the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start port switch 17s, the second start port switch 17t, the big prize port switch 31s, the gate switches 36s, 37s, etc., the detection signal is input. A command for instructing various operations determined according to the switch is transmitted to the sub-control board 220, the dispensing control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like. Further, the main control board 200 includes a start port solenoid 17m for opening and closing a pair of blade pieces 17w provided in the second start port 17b, and a large winning port solenoid 31m for opening and closing the large winning port 31d, Furthermore, the main information display unit 7 (the first symbol display device 28, the second symbol display device 32) and the like are connected via a relay terminal plate (not shown). These various solenoids 17m and 31m, the main information display These operations are also controlled by transmitting a drive signal toward the unit 7.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a decoration drive board 226, and an effect button board 228. When the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the command and performs effects according to the results. That is, a command for designating display contents and audio contents is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and various LED, lamps 4b to 4f and driving signals for the hold display device 35 are transmitted to the decoration driving board 226. The production is performed. Further, when the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button BT via the effect button board 228, the sub control board 220 performs an effect corresponding to the operation.

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

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

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

  Then, when the game ball launched into the game area 11 enters the first start port 17a and the entered game ball is detected by the first start port switch 17s, the first special figure which will be described later is a big hit symbol which will be described later. A big hit determination is made to determine which one of the symbols to be stopped to stop display (whether the result of the symbol variation game described later is a big hit or out), and the first special symbol display unit of the first symbol display device 28 At 30, the variation display of the first special figure is started.

  Further, when the launched game ball passes the normal symbol right operation gate 36 or the normal symbol left operation gate 37, the normal symbol variation display is started in the normal symbol display unit 29 of the first symbol display device 28. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, the normal symbol display unit 29 is equipped with the normal symbol LED 29 a and the general symbol hold display LED 29 b, and among these, the normal symbol LED 29 a is used to display the variation of the normal symbol ( Repeated lighting and extinguishing). Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, a game per ordinary symbol is started with the second start port 17b open. Then, when a game ball enters the second start port 17b that is in the open state, and the game ball that has entered is detected by the second start port switch 17t, the second special figure is a big hit symbol, a dismissal symbol A jackpot determination is made to determine which stop display is to be performed (whether the result of the symbol variation game described later is a jackpot or miss), and the second special symbol display unit 33 of the second symbol display device 32 performs the second. The special figure variation display is started. The first start port 17a and the first start port switch 17s are provided in the game board 10 as a start region (first start region) for starting the fluctuation display of the first special figure. 17b and the 2nd starting port switch 17t are provided in the game board 10 as a starting area (2nd starting area) for starting the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special figure.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 3, the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 have the same configuration. Fluctuation display is performed in a manner. That is, in the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33, each of the seven LEDs (the first special symbol LED 30a and the second special symbol LED 33a) blinks for a predetermined fluctuation time. Display fluctuation. When the variation time has elapsed, a predetermined combination of LEDs is turned on to stop and display the symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination (either the jackpot symbol or the off symbol). Subsequently, in order to finalize the symbols that are stopped and displayed, a display that maintains the state that the special symbols are stopped and displayed until a predetermined time (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) elapses (hereinafter also referred to as “determined stop”). )I do.

  When the first special chart or the second special chart is displayed in a stop state (determined stop) with a predetermined jackpot symbol via a variable display (when a specific result is obtained), a big hit game (specific game) in which the big winning opening 31d is opened. ) Is started. During the big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out based on the game balls entering into the big winning opening 31d.

  In the following, after the special symbol (identification information) starts displaying the variation, the variation display ends with the elapse of a predetermined variation time, and the special symbol is a jackpot symbol (specific result), and the off symbol (non-specific result). A game until the game is stopped with any of the above, that is, a game until a result of one variation display is obtained is also referred to as a “symbol variation game”.

  The game ball entering the first starting port 17a is stored in the RAM 203 as the first special figure hold (first special figure hold) until the display of the first special figure is started. Remembered. A maximum of four first special figure holds can be stored, and the number of first special figure holds (the number of first special figure holds) of the first special figure hold LED 30b and the hold display device 35 is as follows. It is displayed in the first hold display area 35a.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start port 17b, the second special figure is suspended (second special figure) until the variation display of the second special figure is started. Stored in the RAM 203. Up to four second special figure holds can be stored, and the number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) can be stored in the second special figure hold display LED 33b and the hold display device 35. It is displayed in the second hold display area 35b.

  In accordance with the symbol variation game based on the first special diagram or the second special diagram, the effect display device 27 uses various effects using the effect symbols (identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c, etc.) (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”). ) Is performed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an aspect of the symbol variation effect performed by the effect display device 27. On the display screen of the liquid crystal display constituting the effect display device 27, a left symbol display area in which the left identification symbol 27a is displayed, a middle symbol display region in which the middle identification symbol 27b is displayed, and a right identification symbol 27c are displayed. The right symbol display area is formed, and three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed using these display areas. When the variation display of the special symbol is started on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c also start the variation display at the same time on the effect display device 27. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols is prepared.

  FIG. 6A conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed at the same time. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left identification symbol 27a is first stopped and displayed in any one of “1” to “9”, and then the right identification symbol 27c is stopped and displayed. Finally, the medium identification symbol 27b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 is a special symbol (first special symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 described above. Or it is comprised so that it may interlock with the stop display mode of the 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the “big hit symbol”, the combination of symbols (hereinafter “Zoro eyes”) in which the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the effect display device 27 are the same symbol. Is also displayed). In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are not the same symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as “separation”). Is stopped and displayed. The identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed are stopped (determined and stopped) until the special symbol fixed stop time elapses.

  Thus, the special symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 and the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c displayed on the effect display device 27 correspond to each other. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b and 27c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 27 is provided at a position that is more noticeable than the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, and the display screen is large and the display contents can be understood. Since it is easy, it is normal for a player to play a symbol variation game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 27. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the left identification symbol 27a initially stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 and the right identification symbol 27c subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. In this case, the middle identification symbol 27b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays a variation display (design variation effect) of the identification symbol, "Wouldn't the big hit game be started?" You will be watching. In this way, the effect performed in a state in which the two identification symbols are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be a doublet) and the last identification symbol is variably displayed is called “reach effect”. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest by generating.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of the game control process performed as control related to the progress of the game by the CPU 201 (game control means) mounted on the main control board 200.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the game control process, “Prize ball related process”, “Normal symbol game process”, “Per game illustration process”, “Special figure hold related process”, “Special symbol game process”, “Big hit game process”, etc. Each process is repeatedly executed. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a game control process based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec). During the game control process, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the various control boards including the sub control board 220. By doing so, the game progresses, and the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game. The game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart.

  When starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process (pay ball related process) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball (S50). In this process, among the various switches connected to the main control board 200, the switches related to the winning of the game ball (the first starting port switch 17s, the first starting port switch 17t, the big winning port switch 31s, etc.) It is determined whether or not a sphere has been detected. When a switch related to winning a game ball detects a game ball, after calculating the number of prize balls to be paid out, a payout command for instructing the payout control board 240 to pay out the number of prize balls is transmitted. To do. When the payout control board 240 receives the payout command transmitted from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 interprets the content of the command, and transmits a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the payout device (not shown) according to the result. Thus, a process of actually paying out the prize ball is performed.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a normal symbol game process (S100) following the prize ball related process (S50). In the normal symbol game process (S100), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not a game per game to be described later is being executed. If the game per game is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed. As a result, if normal symbol variation display is not in progress, it is determined whether there is a regular symbol hold (ordinary symbol hold) or not (whether it is “0”). The normal symbol hit judgment is performed. Here, the normal figure hold stores information (the value of the random number determined per normal figure) acquired by the game ball passing through the normal symbol left operating gate 36 or the normal symbol right operating gate 37. In the embodiment, the upper limit value of the storage number (holding number) is “4”. Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, it is determined whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed with the winning symbol or with the off symbol. Also, the variation time of normal symbols is determined. Then, after a normal symbol is displayed in a variably manner over the determined variation time, a normal symbol game in which the determined symbol is stopped and displayed is performed. As a result of this normal symbol game, when a winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a game per ordinary symbol is played.

  In the base game per game process (S200), after the second start port 17b is opened, a process for progressing the base game per game to be closed is performed. Specifically, if the start opening condition is satisfied, that is, immediately after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning pattern, or during the game per game where the second start opening 17b is opened multiple times, the second start opening When a predetermined time has elapsed since 17b is in the closed state, the second start port solenoid 17m is actuated to rotate the blade piece 17w provided at the second start port 17b to the second side. The starting port 17b is opened. When the start port closing condition is satisfied, that is, when the opening time of the second start port 17b has elapsed, or when a prescribed number of game balls have entered the second start port 17b, the second start port solenoid 17m Is operated to turn the blade piece 17w provided in the second start port 17b inward, thereby closing the second start port 17b. Of course, when the game is not in the normal game, the second start port 17b is not opened or closed.

  Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be broadly divided into a setting state of a probability (hit probability) determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, and an opening when the second start port 17b is in an open state. It is determined based on the time setting status. Among these, there are “electric support state” and “non-electric support state” as gaming states based on the setting state of the opening time of the second start port 17b. Compared to the “non-electric support state”, the “electric support state” has a higher probability that the result of the above-mentioned normal symbol hit determination will be “hit” (probability per normal figure), and the normal symbol change time (normal figure change time) ) Is short and the opening time of the second start port 17b in the game per game is set long. Therefore, in the “electric support state”, the second start port 17b (variable start port) is frequently opened and the period of the open state is longer than the “non-power support state”. 2 The frequency of entering the game ball into the start port 17b (variable start port) increases (high frequency state). In order to realize such a configuration, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is set to “electric support state”, the “variable shortening flag” and “open extension flag” are set to ON. When the gaming state is set to the “non-electric support state”, these flags are set to OFF. Then, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per ordinary figure to a high probability (for example, “99/100”) based on the fact that the “variation shortening flag” is set to ON, and the ordinary figure variation time. Is set to a short time (for example, “1 second”). Further, based on the fact that the “open extension flag” is set to ON, the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to a long time (for example, “1.5 seconds × 3 times opening = 4.5 seconds”). . On the other hand, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per ordinary figure to a low probability (for example, “2/100”) based on the fact that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF, and changes the usual figure fluctuation. The time is set to a long time (for example, “20 seconds”). Further, based on the fact that the opening extension flag is set to OFF, the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to a short time (for example, “0.1 seconds × 3 times opening = 0.3 seconds”).

  In this way, when the game process per game (S200) is performed, a special figure hold related process (S250) for storing the special figure hold is performed.

C-1. Special figure hold related processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing special figure hold related processing. In the special figure hold related process (S250), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 17a (whether or not a game ball has been detected) (S252). As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 17a (S252: yes), the number of first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). Is determined (S254). If the first special figure reservation number has not reached the upper limit (S254: no), a determination random number (acquisition information) is acquired (S256). Here, as the determination random number (acquired information), a random number for determining the contents of the symbol variation game, that is, a big hit determination random number used for determining the big hit, or the first symbol display device 28 (second start port) When a game ball enters 17b, the symbol determination random number used to determine the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 32), the variation used to determine the variation pattern until the symbol is stopped and displayed. Get random numbers such as pattern determination random numbers. Subsequently, information indicating the value of the acquired determination random number (acquisition information) is stored in the RAM 203 (acquisition information storage unit) mounted on the main control board 200 as a first special figure hold (S258). When the first special figure hold is stored in this manner (S258), "1" is added to the first special figure hold number (S260). Then, the first reserved storage command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S262). The first hold storage command includes information indicating that the first special figure hold has been stored, and information indicating the current first special figure hold number including the first special figure hold stored this time.

  Note that various types of information included in the first pending storage command may be transmitted using different commands. In addition, when a game ball does not enter the first start port 17a (S252: no), or when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S254: yes) ) And S256 to S262 are omitted.

  When the process relating to the first special figure hold is completed as described above, the process relating to the second special figure hold is subsequently started. The process relating to the second special figure hold is a process for performing the process relating to the first special figure hold performed on the first start port 17a on the second start port 17b. In the following, a brief description will be given. First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (whether a game ball has been detected) (S272). If the ball has entered (S272: yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment) (S274). As a result, if the second special figure reservation number does not reach the upper limit (S274: no), a determination random number (big hit determination random number, symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc.) as acquisition information is acquired (S276). ), The information indicating the value of the acquired determination random number is stored in the RAM 203 (acquired information storage means) mounted on the main control board 200 as the second special figure hold (S278). Then, after adding “1” to the second special figure hold number (S280), a second hold storage command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S282). The second hold storage command includes information indicating that the second special figure hold has been stored, and information indicating the current second special figure hold number including the second special figure hold stored this time.

  In addition, you may make it transmit each information contained in a 2nd pending | holding memory command with a respectively different command. In addition, when the game ball is not in the second start port 17b (S272: no), or when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S274: yes) ) And S276 to S282 are omitted.

  As described above, when the processes related to the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are finished, the special figure hold related process of FIG. 8 is finished, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. When returning from the special figure hold-related process, the game control process starts a special symbol game process (S300) described below.

C-2. Special design game processing:
9 and 10 are flowcharts showing the special symbol game process of this embodiment. When starting the special symbol game process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON (S302). The jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot game is being executed (during a jackpot game), and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is secured as a storage area for the jackpot flag. . The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the big hit game is being played according to the set state of the big hit flag.

  As a result, when the jackpot flag is set to ON, that is, when the jackpot game is being played (S302: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the game control process of FIG. 7 is resumed. On the other hand, when it is not in the big hit game (S302: no), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is in the variable display (S304). If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed (S304: no), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is in a fixed stop state (S306). . As described above, in any of the first special figure and the second special figure, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display is displayed until the predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display is ended. In order to confirm, a display (confirmation stop) which maintains the state where the special symbol is stopped and displayed is performed. In the process of S306, it is determined whether or not this “definite stop” is being executed. As a result, when the first special figure and the second special figure are neither in the variable display nor in the fixed stop (S304: no, S306: no), a process for starting the next special symbol variable display ( The special figure variation start process) is started (S310).

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are flowcharts showing special figure variation start processing. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the special figure variation start process, it first determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number is “0” (S400). As a result, if the second special figure hold number is not “0” (second special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S400: no), it is stored the oldest among the stored second special figure hold. The second special figure hold is read (S402). In the process of S402, various determination random numbers stored as the second special figure hold are read. Then, “1” is subtracted from the number of second special figure hold corresponding to the current reading of the second special figure hold (S404).

  On the other hand, when the second special figure hold number is “0” (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold number is “0” (S406). As a result, if the first special figure hold number is not “0” (first special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S406: no), it is stored the oldest among the stored first special figure hold. The first special figure hold is read (S408). In the process of S408, various determination random numbers stored as the first special figure hold are read. Then, "1" is subtracted from the number of first special figure hold corresponding to the current reading of the first special figure hold (S410).

  On the other hand, when the number of first special figure hold is “0” (S406: yes), since the number of second special figure hold has already been determined to be “0”, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold Since it is determined that none of the figure suspensions are stored, there is no need to perform a jackpot determination, which will be described later, or a variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the special figure variation start process of FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.

  As described above, in the special figure variation start process, it is first determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored (S400), and only when the second special figure hold is not stored (S400). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored (S406). Therefore, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the second special figure hold is always read in preference to the first special figure hold (second special figure hold). The first special figure hold is read out only when the second special figure hold is not stored.

  As described above, when either the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is read (S402 or S408), it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S412). Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is set to one of the above-mentioned “electric support state” or “non-electric support state”, and the probability that the big hit determination is determined to be a big hit (big hit probability) ) Having a high “high probability state” or a “low probability state” having a lower probability than the high probability state. The high-accuracy flag is a flag that is set to ON when setting a high-probability state (a state in which the probability changing function is activated), and the storage area is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200. ing. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if any jackpot symbol is stopped and the jackpot game is started, the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended is “high probability state and electric It is set to “high probability / electric support state” which is “support state”. Then, after the big hit game is finished, if the symbol variation game is executed 80 times without generating a big hit, the game state is “low probability state / non-electric support state” which is “low probability / non-electric support state”. Is set. That is, there are two types of gaming states that can be set in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment: “low probability / non-electric support state (normal state)” and “high probability / electric support state”.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state based on the setting state of the high probability flag. As a result of S412, if the high probability flag is set to ON, that is, if the gaming state is set to a high probability state (S412: yes), a high probability jackpot determination table is selected (S414). On the other hand, if the high probability flag is not set to ON, that is, if the gaming state is set to a low probability state (S412: no), a low probability jackpot determination table is selected (S416). . The big hit determination table is a table in which big hit determination results of “big hit” and “out” are set in association with the value of the big hit determination random number, and are stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table of the present embodiment. FIG. 13A shows a jackpot determination table for low probability, and FIG. 13B shows a jackpot determination table for high probability. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the jackpot determination table for low probability, “big hit” is set to 219 random numbers (0 to 218) out of 65536 random numbers (0 to 65535). Therefore, in the jackpot determination in the low probability state, the jackpot is determined with a probability of about 1 / 299.251. Also, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the high probability jackpot determination table, “big hit” is set to 1310 random numbers (0 to 1309) out of 65536 random numbers (0 to 65535). . Accordingly, in the jackpot determination in the high probability state, the jackpot determination is made with a probability of about 1 / 500.027. That is, when the jackpot determination is performed using the high probability jackpot determination table of FIG. 13B, the jackpot determination is performed using the low probability jackpot determination table of FIG. 13A. However, the determination result of “big hit” is obtained with high probability.

  When the jackpot determination table is selected in the processing of S414 or S416, the CPU 201 refers to the jackpot determination table and performs a jackpot determination (S418). That is, whether the value of the big hit determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is a value corresponding to “big hit” (hit value) or a value corresponding to “out” (outlier). judge.

  When the big hit determination is thus performed (S418), it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is “big hit” (S420 in FIG. 12). As a result, if the result of the big hit determination is “hit” (S420: yes), a process for selecting a big hit symbol (specific result) to be stopped and displayed in the current symbol variation game (a big hit symbol selection process) is performed. This is performed (S422). Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 100 types of jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and one type of off symbol 101 are stored in advance at predetermined addresses in the ROM 202. In the jackpot symbol selection process of S422, one jackpot symbol is selected from 100 types of jackpot symbols 1 to 100 with reference to a jackpot symbol selection table (not shown). That is, in the jackpot symbol selection table, 100 values “0 to 99” are set as symbol determination random numbers, and jackpot symbols 1 to 100 are set for each value of the symbol determination random numbers. Then, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol determination random number is selected from the determination random numbers (acquired information) read as the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold. When the jackpot symbol is selected in this way (S422), the selected jackpot symbol is stored in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 as a symbol for stopping and displaying (stop symbol) (S424). The jackpot symbol selection table is stored in the ROM 202 in advance.

  On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is not “big hit”, that is, when it is “out” (S420: no), first, the storage area (stop) of the out symbol (non-specific result) as a stop symbol. (S426). That is, since only one type of off symbol (out symbol 101) is set, the off symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area.

  Thus, when the stop symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) is stored in the stop symbol storage area (S424, S426), a variation pattern selection process is performed to select a variation pattern when the stop symbol is stopped and displayed (S440). . The fluctuation pattern is the time from when the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure) starts the variable display to the stop display (the variable time) on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32. In addition, each variation pattern is attached with variation pattern identification information for distinguishing it from other variation patterns. In the variation pattern selection process (S440), a variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set in correspondence with the variation pattern determination random number is referred to. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number (acquired information) acquired as the special figure hold is selected (determined). This variation pattern determination table is stored at a predetermined address in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200. The variation pattern selection process (S440) will be described in detail later.

  Thus, when the stop symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area (S424, S426) and the variation pattern is selected (S440), whether the big hit determination made previously is based on the first special figure hold? It is determined whether or not (S450). As a result, if it is based on the first special figure hold (S450: yes), the CPU 201 displays the first special figure on the first symbol display device 28 according to the selected fluctuation pattern ( The symbol variation game) is started (S452). On the other hand, when the big hit determination is not performed based on the first special figure hold, that is, based on the second special figure hold (S450: no), The change display (symbol change game) of the second special figure is started on the 2 symbol display device 32 (S456). It should be noted that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that performs detection of a game ball, that is, a special symbol change display based on special symbol hold (acquisition information) functions as a “special symbol display means”.

  Next, change the fluctuation pattern designation command (including fluctuation pattern identification information) to specify the type of fluctuation pattern this time, the stop symbol designation command to specify the stop symbol of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display, etc. A command at the start is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S460).

  When the change start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in this way (S460), the special figure change start process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process of FIGS. .

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S312: yes), the special symbol during the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed with the symbols set in advance (S424 and S426 in FIG. 12). A fixed stop is performed (S314), and a command (symbol stop command) indicating that the special symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S316). Then, after setting “0.5 seconds” as the fixed stop time (S318), it is determined whether or not the set fixed stop time has passed (S320). As a result, when the fixed stop time has not elapsed (S320: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  After returning to the game control process of FIG. 7 with the first special figure or the second special figure being confirmed and stopped in this way, when the special symbol game process of FIGS. 9 and 10 is started again, the first special figure is started. It is determined that the second special figure is not being displayed in a variable manner (S304: no), and then, in determining whether or not the special symbol is being fixed, it is determined that the special symbol is being stopped (S306: yes). ), It is determined again whether the fixed stop time has elapsed (S320).

  If it is determined that the fixed stop time has elapsed while repeating such determination (S320: yes), the process moves to FIG. 10, and the special symbol (first special chart or first stop) that has been stopped (currently stopped) is displayed. It is determined whether or not “2 special figure” is a “hit symbol” (S322 in FIG. 10). As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S322: yes), a process for starting the jackpot game is performed. Specifically, first, an opening pattern (opening count, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the special winning opening 31d is set (S324). That is, since the big hit game is started in response to the fact that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d in the big hit game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an opening pattern is set in which a round game in which the special winning opening 31d is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is performed 16 times. That is, during the big hit game, the big winning device 31 (variable winning device) is operated in an opening pattern in which the round game in which the big winning opening 31d is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is performed 16 times. When the jackpot symbol is stopped (determined stop) as a result of the special symbol variation display (when it becomes a specific result), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performing the jackpot game (specific game) advantageous to the player is: It functions as “specific game execution means”.

  Thus, when the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d is set (S324), the big hit flag is set ON to start the big hit game (S326). Subsequently, when the big hit game is started, a process of ending the “high probability / electric support state” is performed. That is, if the gaming state is set to the “high probability / electric support state” at the start of the big hit game, a process of ending the “high probability / electric support state” is performed. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the gaming state is set to a high probability state (S328). As a result, if the high-accuracy flag is set to ON (S328: yes), the high-accuracy flag is set to OFF (S330). Subsequently, “0” is set to the value of the high-accuracy counter (S332). The high-accuracy counter is a counter in which the number of symbol variable games (hereinafter also referred to as “high-accuracy count”) until the high-probability state is finished, and the storage area is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 203. . In the process of S332, “0” is set to the value of the high-accuracy counter so that the high-accuracy count becomes “0” when the high-probability state ends. Of course, when the big hit game is not in a high probability state (S328: no), the processing of S330 and S332 is omitted.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the gaming state is set to the electric support state (S334). As a result, if the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S334: yes), since the release extension flag is set to ON together with the fluctuation shortening flag, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF (S336). ). Subsequently, “0” is set to the value of the electric support counter (S338). The electric support counter is a counter in which the number of symbol variable games (hereinafter also referred to as “electric support number of times”) until the electric support state is ended, and a storage area is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 203. . In the process of S338, the value of the electric support counter is set to “0” in order to set the electric support count to “0” with the end of the electric support state. Of course, when it is not in the electric support state at the start of the big hit game (S334: no), the processing of S336 and S338 is omitted. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the high probability state and the electric support state are set at the same time.

  When the flag and counter setting process at the time of starting the big hit game is thus performed (S326 to S338), a big hit start command indicating the start of the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S340). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the jackpot start command, it executes a jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is being played. When the jackpot start command is transmitted (S340), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  The above is the processing when the special symbol stopped on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 (that is, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is a big hit symbol (S322: yes). explained. On the other hand, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol (S322: no), that is, if it is a missed symbol (S322: no), first, is the high-accuracy flag set to ON? It is determined whether or not it is in a high probability state (S342). As a result, if the state is in a high probability state (S342: yes), the value of the high-accuracy counter is decremented by "1" to subtract the high-accuracy count once (S344). Then, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the high-accuracy counter, it is determined whether or not the value of the high-accuracy counter has become “0”, that is, whether or not the high-accuracy count has become “0” (S346). ). As a result, when the number of times of high accuracy becomes “0”, the high probability flag is set to OFF in order to end the high probability state (to make it a low probability state) (S348). If it is determined in step S342 that the high-probability state is not in effect (S342: no), the process for advancing the period of high-probability state (S344 to S348) is omitted. Further, when it is determined in the process of S346 that the high-accuracy count has not yet been “0” (S346: no), the high-probability state is continued (the process of S348 is omitted).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not it is in the power support state (S350). As a result, if it is in the electric support state (S350: yes), the value of the electric support counter is decremented by “1” to subtract the electric support number once (S352). Then, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the electric support counter, it is determined whether or not the value of the electric support counter has become “0”, that is, whether the number of electric support has become “0” (S354). ). As a result, when the electric support number becomes “0”, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF in order to end the electric support state (to make the non-electric support state) (S356). If it is determined in the process of S350 that the current state is not in the electric support state (S350: no), the process for advancing the period of the electric support state (S352 to S356) is omitted as a matter of course. If it is determined in the process of S354 that the number of power support has not yet been “0” (S354: no), the power support state is continued (the process of S356 is omitted).

  Subsequently, a gaming state designation command indicating the currently set gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S358). Thus, when the game state designation command is transmitted (S358), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  After returning to the game control process shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S490). As a result, if the jackpot game is in progress (S490: yes), the jackpot game process for advancing the jackpot game is performed (S500). Specifically, by controlling the winning prize solenoid 31m, the winning prize opening 31d is opened (16 rounds) with the opening pattern (S324 in FIG. 10) set when starting the big hit game. The opening / closing member 31e is operated so that a game is performed. In the big hit game process, it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied, that is, whether or not 16 round games have been executed. As a result, if 16 round games have not been played yet, the big hit game processing of S500 is ended as it is. On the other hand, when 16 round games are played, the big hit flag is set to OFF to end the big hit game, and a big hit end command indicating that the big hit game is ended is sent to the sub-control board 220. Send to. Subsequently, the gaming state after the big hit game is set. Specifically, the high-accuracy flag is set to ON and “80” is set to the value of the high-accuracy counter. Further, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON, and the value of the electric support counter is set to “80”. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, with the end of the big hit game, the gaming state is set to the high probability state with the high probability of 80 times and the electric support state with the electric support number of 80 times (the big hit game). Is set to a “high probability / electric support state” that ends when the symbol variation game is played 80 times without being performed).

  Next, the variation pattern selection process (S440) described above with reference to FIG. 12 will be described in detail. In the variation pattern selection process, as described above, the variation pattern determination table is selected with reference to the variation pattern determination table. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is displayed in various situations (big hit determination Switching according to the result, gaming state, number of special figure hold, etc.). That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a variation pattern determination table is stored for each of various situations, and a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each situation are set in each variation pattern determination table. In the variation pattern selection process (S440), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 varies among the plurality of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the current situation (result of jackpot determination, gaming state, number of special figure hold, etc.). Refer to the pattern determination table. As a result, a variation pattern corresponding to the current situation is automatically selected.

  After selecting the variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern determination table, the CPU 201 of the main control substrate 200 transmits a variation pattern designation command (variation start command) indicating the variation pattern to the sub-control substrate 220 (FIG. 12). S460). When receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect with an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the command. Therefore, in the fluctuation pattern selection process (S440), the fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the current situation is referred to (that is, by selecting the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the current situation), so that the current situation is supported. The symbol variation effect is executed with the effect pattern to be performed. In the following, first, the variation pattern determination table referred to during the “high accuracy / electric support state” will be described.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the result of the big hit determination is out of place in the “high accuracy / electric support state”. In particular, FIG. 14A shows the case where the number of special figure reservations is 3 or 2 as a result of reading the special figure hold this time (that is, the case where the first special figure hold is read this time). If the number of reserved 1 special figure is 3 or 2, if the second special figure hold is read this time, the number of reserved 2 special figure is 3 or 2, and so on. “Outgoing variation pattern determination table A” is shown. FIG. 14B shows the case where the special figure hold is read as a result of the current read, and the number of special figure hold is 1 or 0 (that is, the first special figure hold is read when the first special figure hold is read this time. When the number of special figure hold becomes 1 or 0, when the second special figure hold is read this time, when the second special figure hold number becomes 1 or 0, the same applies hereinafter) “Extraction variation pattern determination table B” is shown. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same variation pattern determination table is referred to when the variation pattern is determined based on either the first special diagram or the second special diagram.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), in the deviation variation pattern determination table A, variation patterns HT32a and HT32b are set, and “50%” is set as the selection probability for any variation pattern, and a special symbol is set. Is set to “2 seconds”. Accordingly, when the result of the big hit determination is out of place in the “high accuracy / electric support state”, when the number of special figure holds becomes 3 or 2, 2 based on either the variation pattern HT32a or HT32b. After the change display of the special symbol for the second is performed, the off symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, after the symbol variation effect for 2 seconds is performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (symbol variation game), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a break. As described above with reference to FIG. 9, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special symbol is stopped and displayed and stopped for 0.5 seconds. The symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is not started. Accordingly, after the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed in accordance with the special symbol stop display (definite stop), the next symbol variation effect is not started until the fixed stop time elapses. The identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are naturally fixed and stopped for 0.5 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, the fluctuation pattern HT10a and HT10b are set in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table B, and “50%” is set as the selection probability for any fluctuation pattern. “5 seconds” is set as the variation time of the special symbol. Accordingly, when the result of the big hit determination is out of place in the “high accuracy / electric support state”, if the number of special figure holds becomes 1 or 0, 5 based on either the variation pattern HT10a or HT10b. After the special symbol fluctuation display for 2 seconds is performed, the off symbol is stopped and displayed (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds). In addition, after the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is performed for 5 seconds, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a break (0.5 seconds fixed stop). The Rukoto.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit in the “high probability / electric support state”. In particular, FIG. 15A refers to the case where the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) is read three times or two as a result of reading this time. The “big hit fluctuation pattern determination table A” is shown, and FIG. 15B shows the result of reading the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) this time, and the special figure hold A “big hit variation pattern determination table B” which is referred to when the number becomes 1 or 0 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, in the big hit variation pattern determination table A, variation patterns AT32a and AT32b are set, and “50%” is set as the selection probability for any variation pattern, and the special symbol Is set to “2 seconds”. Accordingly, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit in the “high accuracy / electric support state”, when the number of special figure holds becomes three or two, it is based on either of the variation patterns AT32a and AT32b. After the special symbol variation display for 2 seconds is performed, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (determined stop). In addition, in accordance with this special symbol variation display (symbol variation game), after the symbol variation effect is performed for 2 seconds, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a doublet (fixed stop). Become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the big hit variation pattern determination table B, variation patterns AT10a and AT10b are set, and for each variation pattern, “50%” is set as the selection probability. “5 seconds” is set as the variation time of the special symbol. Accordingly, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit in the “high accuracy / electric support state”, if the number of special figure holds becomes one or zero, it is 5 based on one of the variation patterns AT10a and AT10b. After the special symbol variation display for 2 seconds is performed, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (determined stop). In addition, after the symbol variation effect for 5 seconds is performed in accordance with this special symbol variation display (symbol variation game), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a doublet (fixed stop). Become.

  As is clear from comparing FIG. 14 (a) and FIG. 14 (b) or comparing FIG. 15 (a) and FIG. 15 (b), during the “high accuracy / electric support state”, The fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter when the number of figure holdings is large than when the figure holding number is small. In this way, when the number of special figure hold is close to the upper limit (4) (here, 3 or 2), the special figure hold is quickly digested (the symbol variation game based on the special figure hold is finished early). Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the state in which the number of special figure reservations is the upper limit value (4). If the number of special figure reservations reaches the upper limit (4), some players will hold special figures even if the game balls are inserted into the starting port (first starting port 17a, second starting port 17b). Since the number does not increase, there is a person who stops the launch of the game ball, and as a result, the operation rate of the pachinko machine 1 may decrease. In this respect, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to suppress the prolongation of the state where the number of special figure reservations is the upper limit value (4), so that the player stops firing the game ball. It can suppress that the operation rate of the pachinko machine 1 falls by extension.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a “single variation effect” and a “pseudo effect” as symbol variation effects. When the variation patterns set in the above-described deviation variation pattern determination tables A and B (FIG. 14) and jackpot variation pattern determination tables A and B (FIG. 15) are selected, that is, “high accuracy / electric support”. During the “state”, a “single variation effect” is executed. Hereinafter, “single variation effect” and “pseudo effect” will be described.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a “single variation effect” of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, in the single variation effect, after the variation display in the vertical direction of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c is started (FIG. 16 (a)), the variation time of the special symbol (FIG. 14 or FIG. 15). When 2 seconds or 5 seconds, which is the variation time of the variation pattern shown, elapses, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c are stopped and displayed (determined stop) (FIG. 16B). Thereafter, the fixed stop is continued until the fixed stop time of 0.5 seconds elapses (FIG. 16C). That is, the single variation effect is a symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c (effect symbols) are variably displayed only once during one symbol variation game. When the variation pattern described above with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15 is selected, that is, during the “high accuracy / electric support state”, such a single variation effect is performed.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a “pseudo effect” of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, the pseudo effect starts the variation display in the vertical direction of the identification symbols 27 a, 27 b, 27 c (FIG. 17A), and then uses the variation time of the special symbol (FIG. 18 and FIG. 19). When 2 seconds or 5 seconds, which are shorter than the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern described later), have elapsed, the fluctuation display in the vertical direction of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c is stopped and the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c is displayed in a swingable manner so that the player can identify it (FIG. 17B). The swinging display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c in a state where the player can identify them is also referred to as “temporary stop”.

  After temporarily stopping the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c (FIG. 17B), when the temporary stop time of 0.5 seconds has elapsed, the vertical display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is resumed. (FIG. 17C). After resuming the vertical display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c, when 2 seconds or 5 seconds, which is shorter than the variation time of the special symbol, has elapsed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed ( (Definite stop) (FIG. 17D). Thereafter, the fixed stop is continued until the fixed stop time of 0.5 seconds elapses (FIG. 17E). That is, the pseudo effect is a symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c (effect symbols) are variably displayed multiple times (here, twice) during one symbol variation game. This simulated performance is performed during the “low probability / non-electric support state (predetermined gaming state)”. Hereinafter, the variation pattern determination table referred to during the “low-probability / non-electric support state” will be described.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the result of the big hit determination is out of place in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”. In particular, FIG. 18 (a) shows that when the special figure hold is read out as a result of this, the number of special figure hold becomes three (that is, when the first special figure hold is read this time, the first special figure is read). When the number of holds becomes 3, when the second special figure hold is read this time, when the second special figure hold number becomes 3, the same applies hereinafter) “Outgoing variation pattern determination table C” It is shown. FIG. 18 (b) shows a case where the number of special figure hold becomes two as a result of reading the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) this time (that is, the first special figure hold). When the figure hold is read this time, the number of the first special figure hold becomes 2; when the second figure hold is read this time, the number of the second special figure hold becomes 2; The “displacement variation pattern determination table D” referred to in FIG. FIG. 18C shows the case where the special figure hold is read as a result of the current read, and the number of special figure hold becomes 1 or 0 (that is, the first special figure hold is read when the first special figure hold is read this time. When the number of special figure hold becomes 1 or 0, when the second special figure hold is read this time, when the second special figure hold number becomes 1 or 0, the same applies hereinafter) “Extraction variation pattern determination table E” is shown. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined based on either the first special diagram or the second special diagram, the same variation pattern determination table is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), in the deviation variation pattern determination table C, variation patterns HG3a and HG3b are set, and for each variation pattern, “50%” is set as the selection probability, and a special symbol is set. Is set to “4.5 seconds”. Accordingly, when the result of the big hit determination is out of place in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, when the number of special figure holds becomes 3, 4.5 based on one of the fluctuation patterns HG3a and HG3b. After the special symbol fluctuation display for 2 seconds is performed, the off symbol is stopped and displayed (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds).

  Here, when the special symbol variation display for 4.5 seconds based on either the variation pattern HG3a or HG3b is performed, the symbol variation for 4.5 seconds in accordance with the variation display (design variation game) of this special symbol. After the performance is performed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed in a broken pattern. In this case, a pseudo performance is performed as a design variation effect for 4.5 seconds. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed for 2 seconds, temporarily stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are again displayed for 2 seconds. After the display is changed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a break. As a matter of course, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed in this way are confirmed and stopped for 0.5 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), only the variation patterns HG3a and HG3b for executing the pseudo effect are set in the deviation variation pattern determination table C. Accordingly, all symbol variation games to which the variation variation pattern determination table C is referred, that is, all that the result of the big hit determination is unsuccessful in the “low-probability / non-electric support state” and the number of special figure pending is three. In the symbol variation game, a pseudo effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (b), fluctuation patterns HG2a and HG2b are set in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table D, and “50%” is set as the selection probability for any fluctuation pattern. Is set to “7.5 seconds”. Accordingly, when the result of the big hit determination is out of place in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, when the number of special figure holds becomes two, 7.5 based on one of the fluctuation patterns HG2a and HG2b After the special symbol fluctuation display for 2 seconds is performed, the off symbol is stopped and displayed (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds).

  Here, when the variation display of the special symbol for 7.5 seconds based on either the variation pattern HG2a or HG2b is performed, the symbol variation for 7.5 seconds is performed in accordance with the variation display (design variation game) of this special symbol. After the effect is performed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a break (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds). In this case, a pseudo effect is performed as a symbol variation effect for 7.5 seconds. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18B, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed in a variable manner for 2 seconds, then temporarily stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are again displayed for 5 seconds. After the display is changed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a break. Naturally, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed in this way are also fixedly stopped for 0.5 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, only the variation patterns HG2a and HG2b for executing the pseudo effect are set in the deviation variation pattern determination table D. Therefore, all symbol variation games to which the variation variation pattern determination table D is referred, that is, all that the result of the big hit judgment is unsuccessful in the “low-probability / non-electric support state” and the number of special figure suspensions is two. In the symbol variation game, a pseudo effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (c), fluctuation patterns HG10a and HG10b are set in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table E, and “50%” is set as the selection probability for any fluctuation pattern, and a special symbol is set. Is set to “10.5 seconds”. Therefore, when the result of the big hit determination is out of place in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, if the number of special figure holds becomes 1 or 0, it is based on either the variation pattern HG10a or HG10b. After the variation display of the special symbol for 10.5 seconds is performed, the off symbol is stopped and displayed (0.5 seconds fixed stop).

  Here, when a special symbol variation display for 10.5 seconds based on either the variation pattern HG10a or HG10b is performed, the symbol variation for 10.5 seconds is performed in accordance with this special symbol variation display (symbol variation game). After the performance is performed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a break (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds). In this case, a pseudo-effect is performed as a symbol variation effect for 10.5 seconds. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed for 5 seconds, then temporarily stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are again displayed for 5 seconds. After the display is changed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a break. Naturally, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed in this way are also fixedly stopped for 0.5 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, only the fluctuation patterns HG10a and HG10b for executing the pseudo effect are set in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table E. Therefore, the result of the big hit determination is out of all the symbol variation games to which the deviation variation pattern determination table E is referred, that is, the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, and the number of special figure hold is one or zero. In all of the symbol variation games that become, a pseudo effect will be executed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, all variation pattern determination tables that are referred to when the result of the big decision is out of place in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” execute the pseudo effect. Only the fluctuation pattern to be set is set. Accordingly, the pseudo effect is executed for all the symbol variation games in which the result of the big hit determination is out of the “low probability / non-electric support state”.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit in the “low probability / non-electric support state”. In particular, FIG. 19A shows a “big hit fluctuation pattern determination table C” that is referred to when the number of special figure reservations becomes three as a result of reading special figure reservations this time. Further, FIG. 19B shows a “big hit fluctuation pattern determination table D” that is referred to when the number of special figure reservations becomes two as a result of reading special figure reservations this time. Further, FIG. 19C shows a “big hit fluctuation pattern determination table E” that is referred to when the number of special figure holds becomes 1 or 0 as a result of reading the special figure hold this time. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, variation patterns AG3a and AG3b are set in the jackpot variation pattern determination table C, and “50%” is set as the selection probability for each variation pattern, and the special symbol Is set to “4.5 seconds”. Accordingly, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, when the number of special figure reservations is 3, 4.5 based on one of the variation patterns AG3a, AG3b After the special symbol fluctuation display for 2 seconds is performed, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds).

  Here, when a special symbol variation display for 4.5 seconds based on either of the variation patterns AG3a, AG3b is performed, the symbol variation for 4.5 seconds in accordance with the variation display (design variation game) of this special symbol. After the effect is performed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a doublet (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds). In this case, a pseudo effect is performed as a symbol variation effect for 4.5 seconds. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed for 2 seconds, temporarily stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are again displayed for 2 seconds. After the variable display, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a doublet. As a matter of course, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed in this way are fixedly stopped for 0.5 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, only the variation patterns AG3a and AG3b for executing the pseudo effect are set in the big hit variation pattern determination table C. Therefore, all the symbol variation games to which the big hit variation pattern determination table C is referenced, that is, all the cases where the result of the big hit determination is a big hit and the number of special figure holdings is three in the “low probability / non-electric support state”. In the symbol variation game, a pseudo effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (b), in the big hit variation pattern determination table D, variation patterns AG2a and AG2b are set, and for each variation pattern, “50%” is set as the selection probability, and a special symbol is set. Is set to “7.5 seconds”. Accordingly, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, when the number of special figure reservations becomes two, 7.5 based on one of the fluctuation patterns AG2a and AG2b After the special symbol fluctuation display for 2 seconds is performed, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds).

  Here, when a special symbol variation display for 7.5 seconds based on either of the variation patterns AG3a, AG3b is performed, the symbol variation for 7.5 seconds is performed in accordance with the variation display (design variation game) of this special symbol. After the performance is performed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a doublet (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds). In this case, a pseudo-effect is performed as a design variation effect for 7.5 seconds. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c are displayed in a variable manner for 2 seconds, then temporarily stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c are again displayed for 5 seconds. After the variable display, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and stopped with a doublet. Of course, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed in this way are also fixedly stopped for 0.5 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, only the variation patterns AG2a and AG2b for executing the pseudo effect are set in the big hit variation pattern determination table D. Therefore, all the symbol variation games to which the big hit variation pattern determination table D is referred, that is, all of the results of the big hit determination in the “low-probability / non-electric support state” and the special figure holding number is two. In the symbol variation game, a pseudo effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (c), in the big hit variation pattern determination table E, variation patterns AG10a and AG10b are set. For each variation pattern, “50%” is set as the selection probability, and a special symbol is set. Is set to “10.5 seconds”. Accordingly, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, when the number of special figure holds becomes one or zero, it is based on one of the fluctuation patterns AG10a and AG10b. After the special symbol fluctuating display for 10.5 seconds, the big hit symbol is stopped (fixed and stopped for 0.5 seconds).

  Here, when the change display of the special symbol for 10.5 seconds based on either of the change patterns AG10a and AG10b is performed, the symbol change of 10.5 seconds is performed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol (symbol change game). After the performance is performed, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a flat eye (fixed stop for 0.5 seconds). In this case, a pseudo-effect is performed as a symbol variation effect for 10.5 seconds. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed for 5 seconds, temporarily stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are again displayed for 5 seconds. After the variable display, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and stopped with a doublet. Of course, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed in this way are also fixedly stopped for 0.5 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, only the variation patterns AG10a and AG10b for executing the pseudo effect are set in the big hit variation pattern determination table E. Therefore, in all symbol variation games to which the big hit variation pattern determination table E is referred, that is, the result of the big hit judgment is “low probability / non-electric support state”, and the special figure holding number is one or zero. In all of the symbol variation games that become, a pseudo effect will be executed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, all the variation pattern determination tables that are referred to when the result of the big decision is a big hit in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” execute the pseudo effect. Only the fluctuation pattern to be set is set. Accordingly, the pseudo effect is executed for all the symbol variation games in which the result of the big hit determination is the big hit in the “low probability / non-electric support state”.

  18 (a), 18 (b), and 18 (c) are compared with each other, or FIGS. 19 (a), 19 (b), and 19 (c) are compared with each other. In addition, during the “low-accuracy / non-electric support state”, the special symbol variation time is shorter in the “high-accuracy / electric support state” than when the number of special figure suspensions is small. As a result, during the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, as in the “high accuracy / electric support state”, it is possible to suppress the extension of the state in which the number of special figure hold is the upper limit (4). Since it can do, it can suppress that a player stops discharge | release of a game ball and by extension, the operation rate of the pachinko machine 1 falls.

D. Process to execute the production according to the progress of the game:
Next, a process for executing an effect (such as a hold display or a symbol variation effect) in accordance with the progress of the game will be described. This effect is performed using effect devices such as various LED / lamps 4b to 4f, the speaker 5y, the hold display device 35, and the effect display device 27. Specifically, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits drive signals to the various LEDs / lamps 4b to 4f and the hold display device 35 via the decorative drive board 226 in accordance with the progress of the game. As a result, the various LEDs / lamps 4b to 4f are caused to emit light in light emission patterns corresponding to various effects, or the special display reservation number is displayed on the hold display device 35. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 transmits a command (effect command) to the image / sound control board 230 in accordance with the progress of the game. When the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 receives the effect command from the sub control board 220, the type of image data corresponding to the effect command, the display position of the image data, the enlargement / reduction ratio of the image data, etc. (drawing list) And the determined drawing list is transmitted to the VDP 234. When the VDP 234 receives the drawing list, the VDP 234 reads image data from the image ROM 235 based on the received drawing list, and outputs the read image data to the effect display device 27 in the position and display method based on the drawing list. When the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 receives an effect command from the sub-control board 220, it determines sound data (music data, etc.) corresponding to the effect command, and reads the determined sound data from the sound ROM 236. . Then, sound (music or the like) based on the read sound data is output from the speaker 5y via the amplifier board 224. As described above, the image / sound control board 230 according to the present embodiment responds to the effect commands independently of the sub control board 220 after receiving the commands (effect commands) corresponding to the various effects from the sub control board 220. Image and audio output can be performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the “CPU 221 (production control means) of the sub-control board 220” is mainly used in cooperation with the “CPU 231 and VDP 234 of the image / audio control board 230” and the “decorative drive board 226”. It is intended to produce. Below, the process for performing an effect on the basis of the “CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220”, which is the effect execution subject, will be described.

D-1. Processing during hold storage:
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a process of holding storage executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. The on-hold storage process is a process of displaying the number of special figure holds on the hold display device 35 (see FIG. 4B) as part of the production when the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored. It is. Note that the on-hold storage process is executed as a timer interrupt process, for example, every 4 msec.

  When the on-hold storage processing is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not a hold storage command (first hold storage command or second hold storage command) has been received (S600). The hold storage command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 as described above with reference to FIG. is there. If the command is the first hold storage command, the command indicates information indicating that the first special figure hold is stored, and the current first special figure hold number including the first special figure hold stored this time. Contains information to indicate. If the command is a second hold storage command, information indicating that the second special figure hold is stored, and information indicating the current second special figure hold number including the second special figure hold stored this time are included. ing. When the hold storage command is received (S600: yes), the hold display is updated (S602). That is, based on the received hold storage command, the current special figure hold number including the special figure hold stored this time is displayed on the hold display device 35 (the hold display is updated). For example, if the current number of first special figure reservations becomes three by storing the first special figure hold this time, four LEDs in the first hold display area 35a in the hold display device 35 (FIG. 4B). Turn on three of the references. Further, when the current number of second special figure holds becomes one by storing the second special figure hold this time, four LEDs in the second hold display area 35b in the hold display device 35 (FIG. 4B). 1) is turned on. Needless to say, when the hold storage command has not been received (S600: no), the update processing of the hold display (S602) is omitted.

D-2. Design variation effect processing:
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a symbol variation effect process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. The symbol variation effect process is a process for executing a symbol variation effect (single variation effect or pseudo effect) in accordance with a symbol variation game (variable display of a special symbol). The symbol variation effect process is executed as a timer interruption process, for example, every 4 msec.

  When the symbol variation effect process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not a variation start command is received (S700). The change start command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the symbol change game (special symbol change display) is started as described above with reference to FIG. As a result, when the change start time command is received (S700: yes), the hold display is updated (S702). That is, the special figure hold is subtracted with the start of the symbol variation game, and accordingly, the special figure hold number is subtracted and displayed. Specifically, when the symbol variation game is started based on the first special figure hold, one of the LEDs that are lit in the first hold display area 35a of the hold display device 35 (see FIG. 4B). Turn off the light. In addition, when the symbol variation game is started based on the second special figure hold, one of the LEDs (see FIG. 4B) that is lit in the second hold display area 35b of the hold display device 35 is turned off. Let

  When the hold display is updated in this way (S702), the symbol variation effect is started in accordance with the symbol variation game started this time (S704). Specifically, first, the variation pattern of the symbol variation game started this time is recognized based on the variation pattern designation command included in the variation start command received this time. Then, an effect pattern corresponding to this variation pattern (design variation effect effect pattern) is selected with reference to an effect pattern selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 222.

  In the effect pattern selection table, effect patterns corresponding to the respective variation patterns described above with reference to FIGS. 14, 15, 18, and 19 are set. In other words, the single fluctuation effect pattern (single variation effect pattern) described above with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15 is set corresponding to the deviation variation patterns A and B and the big hit variation patterns A and B. Corresponding to C to E and big hit variation patterns C to E, the effect pattern (pseudo effect pattern) of the pseudo effect described above with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 is set. In the process of S704, with reference to such an effect pattern selection table, an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the symbol variation game started this time is selected. Then, the symbol variation effect is started based on the selected effect pattern. If it is determined in S700 that the change start command has not been received (S700: no), the processes in S702 and S704 are omitted.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above in the pseudo production, the two identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed in a variable manner, and these two identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed. The variation display is performed in the same variation display mode. Also, at least one of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the variation display of the two identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c performed in the pseudo effect, and one identification performed in the single variation effect. The variation display of the symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is performed in the same variation display mode. As the “same variation display mode” here, for example, a mode in which the variation direction of the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is the same, and a variation rate of the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are the same. A certain aspect, an aspect in which the appearances of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are the same, and other images displayed during the variable display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c (for example, a background image 27d (see FIG. 4A)) And a character image etc.) are the same.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not a symbol stop command has been received (S706). As described above with reference to FIG. 9, the symbol stop command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the symbol variation game is terminated. If the symbol stop command has been received (S706: yes), the symbol variation effect is ended by displaying the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c in a stopped manner (determined stop) (S708). For example, when the variation pattern received at the start of the symbol variation effect is a big hit variation pattern, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with a flat eye, and when the received variation pattern is an outlier variation pattern, the identification symbol 27a is displayed. , 27b, 27c are stopped and displayed with a break. On the other hand, when the symbol stop command has not been received (S706: no), the process of S708 is omitted. Note that the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the symbol variation effect (game effect) with the above-described effect pattern in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol functions as “effect execution means”.

E. Effects of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment:
22 and 23 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effects of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit determination result is out of place in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, the out-of-range variation pattern determination tables C to E ( The variation pattern is determined with reference to FIG. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), during the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, pseudo effects are performed in all the symbol variation games in which the result of the big hit determination is out of place. As described above with reference to FIG. 13, in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, the probability that the result of jackpot determination will be a jackpot is about 299.251, so in most symbol variation games The result of the jackpot determination is out of place. For this reason, assuming that the simulated performance is performed in all symbol variation games in which the result of the big hit determination is out of place in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, most of the symbol variations in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” Pseudo effects will be performed in the game. Therefore, the variation display execution frequency of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is greatly increased with respect to the execution frequency of the symbol variation game (and hence the frequency of entering the game ball into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b). Can be increased. As a result, in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, the game is performed so that the symbol variation game (and consequently, the game ball is inserted into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b) is actually performed. This makes it easier for the person to experience the game and enhances the entertainment interest of the game.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when the big hit determination result is a big hit in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, the big hit fluctuation pattern determination tables C to C in which only the fluctuation pattern for executing the pseudo effect is set. The variation pattern is determined with reference to E (see FIG. 19). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22A, during the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, even if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, a pseudo effect is performed in all the symbol variation games. For this reason, the execution frequency of the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is set with respect to the execution frequency of the symbol variation game (and hence the frequency of entering the game ball into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b). It can be further increased. As a result, in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, the symbol variation game (and hence the game ball entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b) is performed more than actual. Thus, it becomes easy for the player to experience the game, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure are provided by the hold display device 35 provided separately from the effect display device 27. Displays the number of holds. Further, in the hold display device 35, the game ball flowing down on the left side of the effect display device 27 (or the game ball flowing down on the right side than the game ball flowing down on the left side of the effect display device 27 passes more easily). Area). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the player's attention to the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, and to make it difficult for the player to recognize the increase or decrease in the number of special figure holds. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the execution frequency of the symbol variation game. Also from this, in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, the pattern variation game (and consequently, the game ball entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b) is performed more than actual. Thus, it becomes easy for the player to experience the game, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the number of special figure reservations is 3, 1, or 0 (refer to the deviation variation pattern determination tables C and E or the big hit variation pattern determination tables C and E). In the case of determining the variation pattern), the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c in the pseudo effect is performed for the same variation time (5 seconds or 2 seconds) as shown in FIG. 22B. Is called. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel that the two variations of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c in the simulated performance are the same as each other. The player can be made to experience the game so as to correspond to the number of symbol variation games (special symbol variation display) (as if there is no pseudo effect). As a result, in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, the symbol variation game (and consequently, the game ball entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b) seems to be performed more than actual. This makes it easier to experience the game and enhances the fun of gaming.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the two identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the pseudo effect is performed in the same manner (variable display mode). Therefore, this also makes it possible for the player to feel the fluctuation display of the two identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c in the pseudo performance as the same quality, and consequently, the fluctuation of the two performance symbols in the pseudo performance. It is possible for the player to experience the display so that each display corresponds to one symbol variation game (variable display of a special symbol) (as if no pseudo effect is performed). As a result, in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, the symbol variation game (and consequently, the game ball entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b) seems to be performed more than actual. This makes it easier to experience the game and enhances the fun of gaming.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are temporarily stopped for 0.5 seconds after the first variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c in the pseudo performance. After the change display of the symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are confirmed and stopped for 0.5 seconds. That is, the temporary stop time and the fixed stop time (lane hatched portion in the figure) are the same. Therefore, this also makes it possible for the player to feel the fluctuation display of the two identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c in the pseudo performance as the same quality, and consequently, the fluctuation of the two performance symbols in the pseudo performance. It is possible for the player to experience the display so that each display corresponds to one symbol variation game (variable display of a special symbol) (as if no pseudo effect is performed). As a result, in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, the symbol variation game (and consequently, the game ball entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b) seems to be performed more than actual. This makes it easier to experience the game and enhances the fun of gaming.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the number of special figure reservations is 3 → 2 → 1 in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, 6 times during 3 symbol variation games Variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is performed as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 22C, first, when the number of special figure hold reaches 3, the fluctuation display for 2 seconds is performed twice, and when the number of special figure hold reaches 2, the fluctuation display for 2 seconds is performed. Fluctuation display for 5 seconds is performed after the break, and when the number of special figure hold is 3, the variation display for 5 seconds is performed twice (see FIGS. 18 and 19). In other words, out of the six variation displays of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c, the previous three variation display times (variation times) are 2 seconds, but the subsequent three variation display times (variations) The time is changed (switched) to 5 seconds. The change (switching) of the variation time is performed in the middle of the symbol variation game when the number of special figure reservations becomes two. It is possible to make the player feel as if the symbol variation game has ended with the stop. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel as if the simulated performance is not performed. Therefore, in the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, it is more likely that the symbol variation game (and consequently, the game ball entering the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b) is performed more than the actual number. It becomes easy to experience and it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  Note that the configuration shown in FIG. 22C can be regarded as the following configuration. That is, the first symbol (for example, identification symbols 27a, 27b, etc.) for the first time (for example, 2 seconds) in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol in the case where the first number of special symbol reservations (for example, three) is stored. 27c) is displayed a plurality of times (for example, twice), and in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol when the second number (for example, two) of the special number hold that is one less than the first number is stored. , After changing the display of the effect symbol for the first time for a predetermined number of times (for example, once), the display of the effect symbol for a second time (for example, 5 seconds) different from the first time is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, once). In accordance with the change display of the special symbol when the third number (for example, one) of the special symbol hold that is 1 less than the second number is stored, the change display of the effect symbol of the second time is performed a plurality of times (for example, 2 Times).

  Here, since the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b is high during the “high accuracy / electric support state”, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed with high frequency. On the other hand, during the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, although the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 17b is high, pseudo effects are performed in all symbol variation games. Even in this case, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed in a variable manner with high frequency. In addition to this, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of one time in the pseudo performance during the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” are displayed. The variation display and the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c in the single variation effect in the “high accuracy / electric support state” have the same variation time (2 seconds or 5 seconds) and variation display mode. As a result, the variation display status of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” and the variation display status of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c in the “high accuracy / electric support status” Can be approximated. For this reason, even in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, the player can feel that it is in the “high accuracy / non-electric support state”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the temporary stop time (0.5 seconds) in the pseudo effect during the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” and the fixed stop time (in the “high accuracy / electric support state”) 0.5) is the same. Also from this, the variation display status of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” and the variation display status of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c in the “high accuracy / electric support state”. Can be approximated. For this reason, even in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, the player can feel that it is in the “high accuracy / electric support state”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. .

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23B, even in the pseudo effect in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, the single variation effect in the “high accuracy / electric support state”. Similarly, the variation time of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c becomes shorter as the number of special figure reservations decreases. Also from this, the variation display status of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” and the variation display status of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c in the “high accuracy / electric support state”. Can be approximated. For this reason, even in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, the player can feel that it is in the “high accuracy / electric support state”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. .

F. Modified example:
Next, modifications 1 to 3 of the present embodiment will be described.
F-1. Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, during the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, regardless of the number of special figure holds (in all cases where the number of special figure holds becomes 0 to 3 by reading the special figure hold). Then, it was decided to execute a pseudo-production. On the other hand, in the first modification, when the special figure reservation is read and the special figure reservation number becomes a specific number (for example, 0, 1, 3), a pseudo effect is performed. When the number of holds becomes a non-specific number (for example, two) different from the specific number, a single variation effect is performed.

  For example, if the number of special figure holds becomes 3 during the “low-probability / non-electric support” state, refer to the deviation variation pattern determination table C and jackpot variation pattern determination table C as in the above-described embodiment. Then, when the fluctuation pattern is determined and the number of special figure holds becomes 1 or 0, as in the above-described embodiment, referring to the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table E and the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table E, Determine the variation pattern. On the other hand, when the number of special figure holdings becomes 2 during the “low-probability / non-electric support state”, what is the above-described embodiment (outgoing variation pattern determination table D, jackpot variation pattern determination table D)? Differently, a variation pattern determination table in which a variation pattern for executing a single variation effect is set is referred to. For example, in the embodiment, the deviation variation pattern determination table A and the big hit variation pattern determination table A that are referred to during the “high accuracy / electric support state”, Is referred to as a variation pattern determination table when there are two. In this way, during the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, if the special figure hold number becomes 0, 1, or 3 by reading the special figure hold, a pseudo effect is performed, and the special figure hold number is When the number is two, a single variation effect is performed.

  As described above, in the first modification, during the “low accuracy / non-power support state”, when the number of special figure reservations reaches a specific number, a pseudo-effect is performed, and the number of special figure reservations becomes a nonspecific number. In the case of a change, a single variation effect is performed. For this reason, while the modification 1 has the same effect as the above-described embodiment, the frequency of the fluctuation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c becomes excessively high in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”. This can be suppressed.

F-2. Modification 2
In the embodiment described above, a single variation effect is executed during the “high accuracy / electric support state”, and a pseudo effect is executed during the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”. On the other hand, in the modified example 2, during the “high accuracy / electric support state”, the single variation effect is executed in the same manner as in the embodiment, but during the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”, the “high accuracy / electric support state” is executed. The period (predetermined period) from the completion of the “electric support state” to the end of 50 symbol variation games (after the start of the “low-probability / non-electric support state”) is set as the “pseudo effect period” In this pseudo production period, a pseudo production is performed. Such Modification 2 will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the second modification. As shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 also has the deviation variation pattern determination tables A and B (see FIG. 14), the big hit variation pattern determination table during the “high accuracy / electric support state” in the second modification. A variation pattern is selected with reference to A and B (see FIG. 15). As a result, during the “high accuracy / electric support state”, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a single variation effect.

  On the other hand, in the second modification, when the “high accuracy / electric support state” is ended and the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the effect flag to ON. In addition, “50” is set to the value of the effect counter. The effect flag is a flag indicating that it is during the pseudo effect period, and the effect counter is a counter in which the number of symbol variation games until the end of the pseudo effect period is set. The storage area of the effect flag and the effect counter is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200. The process of setting the effect flag to ON and setting the value of the effect counter to “50” is performed, for example, after the high-accuracy flag is set to OFF in FIG. 10 (S348), and the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are turned OFF. (S356) is performed.

  Then, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, during the period in which the effect flag is set to ON (pseudo effect period), is a deviation variation pattern determination table C to E (see FIG. 18), jackpot variation pattern determination table C to E ( The variation pattern is selected with reference to FIG. As a result, during the pseudo effect period, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes the pseudo effect. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the symbol variation game once in order to subtract the number of symbol variable games until the pseudo effect period ends (in order to advance the pseudo effect period). Every time the effect counter value is decremented by “1”. This process is performed, for example, when it is determined that the off symbol is stopped and displayed in FIG. 10 (S322: no).

  Then, when the value of the effect counter becomes “0”, 50 symbol variation games have been performed since the start of the pseudo effect period, so the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 ends the pseudo effect period. Therefore, the production flag is set to OFF. This process is also performed, for example, when it is determined that the off symbol is stopped and displayed in FIG. 10 (S322: no). After the pseudo performance period is over, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines the deviation variation pattern determination tables A and B (see FIG. 14) and the jackpot variation pattern determination even in the “low probability / non-electric support state”. A variation pattern is selected with reference to Tables A and B (see FIG. 15). As a result, after the pseudo effect period ends, the single variation effect is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 even in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state”.

  As described above, in the modified example 2, since the pseudo effect is performed during the pseudo effect period, the effect relating to the “low-probability / non-electric support state” of the above-described embodiment can be exhibited in the pseudo effect period.

  Here, similarly to the “low-accuracy / non-electric support state” in the above-described embodiment, the fluctuation display status of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is approximated to the “high-accuracy / electric support state” for the pseudo performance period. However, after the end of the pseudo performance period, the execution frequency of the variable display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c decreases. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel as if the gaming state has changed when the simulated performance period ends, and as a result, the “high accuracy / electric support state” seems to be extended to the end of the simulated performance period. Can make you feel. As a result, game entertainment can be enhanced.

F-3. Modification 3
In the above-described second modification, the pseudo production period is executed regardless of the number of special figure holds (in all cases where the number of special figure holds becomes 0 to 3 by reading the special figure hold). It was decided. On the other hand, in the third modification, when the special figure reservation is read and the special figure reservation number becomes a specific number (for example, 0, 1, 3), a pseudo effect is performed. When the number of holds becomes a non-specific number (for example, two) different from the specific number, a single variation effect is performed.

  For example, when the number of special figure holds becomes 3 during the pseudo performance period, the variation pattern is referred to by referring to the deviation variation pattern determination table C and the jackpot variation pattern determination table C as in the second modification described above. Even when the number of special figure reservations becomes 1 or 0, the variation pattern is determined by referring to the deviation variation pattern determination table E and the big hit variation pattern determination table E as in the second modification described above. decide. On the other hand, when the number of special figure reservations is two during the pseudo-production period, unlike the above-described modification example 2 (displacement variation pattern determination table D, jackpot variation pattern determination table D), a single variation effect Reference is made to a variation pattern determination table in which variation patterns for executing are set. For example, the deviation variation pattern determination table A and the jackpot variation pattern determination table A that are referred to after the end of the pseudo-production period in the “high accuracy / electric support state” or the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” are modified. 3 is referred to as a variation pattern determination table when the number of special figure reservations becomes 2 during the pseudo performance period. In this way, during the pseudo production period, when the special figure hold number becomes 0, 1, or 3 by reading the special figure hold, the pseudo production is performed, and the special figure hold number becomes two. Will perform a single variation.

  As described above, in the third modification, during the pseudo production period, the pseudo production is performed when the number of special figure reservations reaches a specific number, and when the number of special figure reservations becomes a non-specific number, a single variation production is performed. I do. For this reason, in the modification 3, while exhibiting the effect of the modification 2 mentioned above, it can suppress that the frequency of the fluctuation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c becomes too high in the pseudo performance period.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the pseudo-effects are executed in all the symbol variation games during the “low-probability / non-electric support state” or the pseudo-production period. Pseudo effects may be executed in all the symbol variation games in the “state”. In this way, the “high-accuracy / electric support state” in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b is high, that is, the execution frequency of the variable display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c does not perform a pseudo effect. In the high “high accuracy / electric support state”, the execution frequency of the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c can be further increased. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel as if the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 17b in the “high accuracy / electric support state” is greatly increased, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the pseudo-effects are executed in all the symbol variation games during the “low-probability / non-electric support state” or the pseudo-production period. The pseudo effect may be executed during the “supporting state” or 50% or more (predetermined percentage or more) of the symbol effect game.

  Further, in the above-described modification 1 or modification 3, the pseudo effect is executed when the number of special figure holds becomes zero, one, or three in the “low accuracy / non-electric support state” or the pseudo effect period. However, it is also possible to execute a pseudo effect when the specific number of reservations is 1 or less (a predetermined number or less). Here, when the special figure holding number is equal to or less than the predetermined number, it is inferred that the frequency of entering the game ball into the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b is reduced, and in this case, the game There is a risk that interest will decline. In this regard, as described above, when the pseudo-representation is executed when the specific number of reservations is equal to or less than the predetermined number, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling a decrease in the frequency of entering, and to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest. .

  Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is performed twice during the pseudo performance, but the number of variation displays of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c during the pseudo performance is as follows. The number of times of the variable display may be three or more.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, in the variation pattern selection process (S440 in FIG. 12), a plurality of (2 in the above-described embodiment and modification are referred to) by referring to the variation pattern determination table corresponding to each situation. However, in the variation pattern selection process, without referring to the variation pattern determination table, one variation pattern corresponding to each situation is stored. Only one variation pattern stored in accordance with each situation may be selected.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, in addition to the big hit game, the small winning game may be executable in which the opening time of the big winning opening 31 is shorter than the big hit game (for example, 0.2 seconds × 2 times). For example, as a special symbol type, a small hit symbol may be provided in addition to the big hit symbol and the off symbol, and the small hit symbol may be stopped when the small hit symbol is stopped as a result of the variable symbol game. Good. In this case, not only the big hit game but also the small hit game corresponds to the “specific game” in the present invention.

Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, in the variation display other than the variation display related to the big hit, a pseudo-effect that causes the presentation symbol to be displayed in multiple variations in all cases may be executed. At the time (when the specific game is not executed), a pseudo effect that causes the effect symbol to be variably displayed multiple times may be executed in all cases.
Further, in the variable display other than when the big hit and the reach effect are executed, a pseudo effect in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner multiple times may be executed in all cases. Further, in the variable display other than when the big hit, the small hit and the reach effect are executed, a pseudo effect in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times may be executed in all cases. In this case, in the variable display for executing the reach effect, a plurality of variable displays, that is, a pseudo effect may not be performed. As a result, during one variation display when performing a reach effect, it is possible to sufficiently secure the game effect time related to the reach effect even if the variation display time is not as long as the left. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a game machine that performs a predetermined number of pseudo effects in accordance with the hit reliability during one variation display and then executes a reach effect. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, since the pseudo display is executed for all the variable displays that are determined to be out and are not accompanied by the reach effect, before the variable display in which the reach effect is executed (the out and reach effect is executed). In the variable display, a pseudo effect is executed. This fluctuating display or the pseudo effect in the fluctuating display and the previous fluctuating display can be used as an effect indicating the hit reliability related to the reach effect. It should be noted that the number of variable displays executed in the variable display before the reach effect is determined in advance according to the prior determination result (in accordance with the hit reliability) according to the prior determination result (according to the hit reliability). (The number of pseudo effects) will be determined. In addition, (1) in a predetermined gaming state (predetermined period), when the identification information variation display result is a non-specific result different from the specific result and the reach effect is not executed as a game effect, or ( 2) The number of pieces of acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means when the variation display result of the identification information is a non-specific result different from the specific result in a predetermined gaming state (predetermined period). When the reach effect is not executed as a game effect, the game effect is executed with an effect pattern in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times during one change display of the identification information. It may be a thing.

  Further, the predetermined game state or the predetermined period may be a period for determining (setting) the variation display mode of the effect symbol using the variation pattern table in which the pseudo effect is executed in the variation display of all the effect symbols. it can. In addition, the predetermined game state or the predetermined period can be a period for determining (setting) the variation display mode of the effect symbol using the variation pattern table in which the pseudo effect is executed at least in the variation display related to the deviation. . The predetermined game state or the predetermined period is at least a period in which the variation display mode of the effect symbol is determined (set) using the variation pattern table in which the pseudo effect is executed in the variable display that is out and the reach effect is not executed. It can be. In addition, a period during which the possibility of determining the pseudo effect is extremely high, that is, a period in which the change pattern of the special symbol (the change pattern of the effect symbol) is determined by using the change pattern table in which the pseudo effect is executed is It may be limited to a predetermined number (for example, when there are 0 hold and 1 hold).

  Moreover, you may have the pseudo production of a different production mode as a production mode performed during a pseudo production. For example, the first pseudo effect and the second pseudo effect have different background patterns, different characters appearing during the pseudo effect (notice character), or the variation display mode (change speed, The direction of variation etc.) may be different. Further, the first pseudo effect and the second pseudo effect may be different in the change time of each variable display constituting the pseudo effect. For example, the first pseudo effect is 2 second fluctuation display → 0.5 second temporary stop → 2 second fluctuation display... → 0.5 second fixed stop, and the second pseudo effect is 4 second fluctuation display → 0. 5 seconds temporary stop → 4 seconds fluctuation display... → 0.5 seconds fixed stop.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game state is set to “high probability / electric support state” with the end of the big hit game, the game is executed when 80 symbol variation games are executed without the big hit game being played. The state is set to “low probability / non-electric support state”. Not limited to this, if the gaming state is set to “high probability / electric support state” at the end of the big hit game, the gaming state remains set to “high probability / electric support state” until the next big hit game is played. It is good also as composition to do. In addition, after the game state is set to “high probability / electric support state” at the end of the big hit game, the game state is set to “high probability state and non-electric support state” when a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed. Or it is good also as a structure set to a "low probability state and an electric support state".

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 17a ... 1st starting port, 17b ... 2nd starting port, 28 ... 1st symbol display device, 32 ... 2nd symbol display device, 31d ... Grand prize opening, 35 ... Hold display device , 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (special symbol display means, specific game execution means), 202 ... ROM (acquisition information storage means), 203 ... RAM, 220 ... sub-control board, 221 ... CPU (effect execution means) 222 ROM.

Claims (3)

Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the detection of the game ball;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
An effect executing means for executing a game effect in a predetermined effect pattern along with the variation display of the identification information,
With
The performance executing means, when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a non-specific result different from the identification result at least during a predetermined period, the production symbol is displayed a plurality of times during one variation display of the identification information. A gaming machine characterized in that the game effect is executed with an effect pattern to be variably displayed. Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on detection of game balls, up to a predetermined number;
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means;
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
An effect executing means for executing a game effect in a predetermined effect pattern along with the variation display of the identification information,
With
The effect execution means is a case where the result of the variation display of the identification information is a non-specific result different from the specific result in at least a predetermined period, and the number of acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means When is a specific number, the game effect is executed with an effect pattern in which the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times during one change display of the identification information. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The effect execution means causes the effect symbol to be variably displayed a plurality of times during one variation display of the identification information even when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific result in the predetermined period. The game machine is characterized in that the game effect is executed.

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