JP2016146976A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the game amusement of the so-called one-kind and two-kind mixer.SOLUTION: If a game ball passes through a second specific area after the result of the variable display of identification information become a second specific result, a game ball can enter a variable ball entry port. When the game ball enters the variable ball entry port enabled to receive the game ball, there is executed a specific game advantageous for a player. In the so-called one-kind and two-kind mixer, more specifically, there can be realized a game property, in which the game ball can enter the variable ball entry port, if the game ball passes through a second specific area after the result of the variable display of the identification information became the second specific result.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

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.

  When the game ball enters the start opening provided on the game board, the identification information such as a special symbol is variably displayed, and the result of the variation display of the identification information is a display such as “stop display of the jackpot symbol”. There is known a gaming machine that executes a specific game advantageous to a player such as a big hit game when one specific result is obtained.

  In such a gaming machine, as described above, the specific game is not performed only when the identification information variation display result is the first identification result, but the identification information variation display result is “small”. By making the second specific result such as “stop display of winning symbol”, it becomes possible to enter the variable entrance, and even when the game ball entering the variable entrance passes the specific area, the specific game is played. There is a gaming machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) (Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-240423 A

  However, the type 1 type 2 mixing machine as described above has been widely recognized by players in recent years, and there is a problem that the gaming property is not fresh.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the gaming interest of a so-called one-type two-type mixing machine.

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,
When the identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information is provided, and the result of the variation display of the identification information is the first specific result, and the game ball that has entered the variable entrance has passed the first specific area In addition, a gaming machine that executes a specific game advantageous to the player,
The variable entrance may be entered when the game ball passes through the second specific area after the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the second specific result.

  In such a gaming machine, after the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the second specific result, when the game ball passes through the second specific area, the game ball can enter the variable entrance. Then, when a game ball enters the variable entrance where the ball can be entered, a specific game advantageous to the player is executed. That is, in the so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine, when the game ball passes the second specific area after the identification information variation display result becomes the second specific result, the game ball can enter the variable entrance. Can be realized. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

In addition, the gaming machine described above is
The first specific result has a first aspect and a second aspect,
The case where the result of the variation display of the identification information is the second specific result of the second aspect is more than the case where the result of the variation display of the identification information is the second specific result of the first aspect. The game ball that has entered the variable entrance may be easy to pass through the first specific area.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the result of the variation display of the identification information is the second specific result, the case where the mode of the second specific result is the second mode is the first mode. The game ball that has entered the variable entrance is more likely to pass through the first specific area, and thus the specific game is likely to be executed. Therefore, in the so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine, it is possible to realize the gameability of making the executability of the specific game different depending on the mode of the second specific result, and as a result, it is possible to further enhance the game entertainment. .

In addition, the gaming machine described above is
When the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the second specific result, it is possible to execute an effect indicating that the variable entrance can be entered if the game ball passes the second specific area. .

  According to such a gaming machine, when the result of the variation display of the identification information is the second specific result, “if the game ball passes the second specific area, the variable entrance is allowed to enter. Since the “showing effect” is executed, the above-described game performance can be further enhanced. In the above gaming machine having the first aspect and the second aspect as the second identification result, when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the second identification result, “the aspect of the second identification result ( The first aspect or the second aspect) may be executed, or “the possibility that the game ball may pass through the first specific area when the variable entrance becomes available. An effect related to (indicating) ”may be executed.

In addition, the gaming machine described above is
The identification information display means variably displays the identification information based on the game ball passing through the starting area,
The start area is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first area among game areas where the game ball can flow down can pass,
The second specific area may be provided at a position where a game ball flowing down a second area different from the first area in the game area can pass.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a game ball is launched so as to flow down the first area (hereinafter also referred to as “first launch”), the result of the variation display of the identification information as the game ball passes through the start area. May be the second specific result. And after the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the second specific result by performing the “first launch” in this way, the game ball is passed through the second specific area and the variable entrance is entered. In order to make it possible, it is necessary to launch a game ball so as to flow down the second region (hereinafter also referred to as “second launch”). Therefore, in the so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine, it is possible to realize the gameability of performing the “first launch” and the “second launch” in the process of allowing the variable entrance to enter. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the game fun of a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine.

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 screen structure of the presentation display apparatus of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 2nd start port of a present Example, and the big winning device for small hits. 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 illustrated the one aspect | mode of the effect performed with the effect display apparatus of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation related process of a present Example. It is 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 a flowchart which shows the small hit game process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows "the opening pattern of the big winning opening 51 for small hits" and "the operation pattern of the distribution member 57" in the small hit game of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the end of the big hit game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress process of the game in the non-electric support state of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress process of the game in the electric support state of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates "the effect during a small hit waiting state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of a modification.

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

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

  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 central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11, and an effect display device 27 is provided in the central device 26. The effect display device 27 is constituted by a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen, various effect symbols such as an identification symbol and a background image can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 27 in the central device 26, a game ball that flows down to the right of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) in the game area 11 can enter during the small hit game. A big winning device 50 for winning is provided. The detailed configuration of the small winning big winning device 50 will be described later.

  Below the central device 26 is provided a big winning device 31 for big hits that allows a game ball to enter during the big hit game. Specifically, the big hit prize winning device 31 is a big hit big prize opening 31d that opens largely in a substantially rectangular shape, an opening / closing member 31e that opens and closes the big hit big prize winning opening 31d, and a big hit big winning prize that operates the open / close member 31e. A winning opening solenoid 31m (see FIG. 6) is used. During the big hit game, the big hit big winning device 31 starts operating, the big hit big winning opening solenoid 31m opens the opening / closing member 31e, and the big hit big winning opening 31d is changed from the closed state to the opened state. As a result, the game ball enters the jackpot big winning opening 31d with a high probability. Also, a big hit big prize opening switch 31s is provided inside the big hit big prize opening 31d, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the big hit big prize opening 31d.

  Between the central device 26 and the big winning device 31 for jackpots, a position where the game ball flowing down to the left of the central device 26 (the effect display device 27) in the game area 11 can enter is the first. A starting port 16 is provided. The first start port 16 is a fixed (non-variable) entrance where the size of the game ball receiving hole that allows entry of game balls is unchanged (constant) and the game balls can always enter. The mouth.

  Further, a position in the game area 11 that is at the lower right side of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) and in which a game ball that flows down to the right of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) in the game area 11 can enter. Is provided with a second start port 17. The second starting port 17 is a variable entrance port configured such that a pair of blade pieces can be opened and closed on the left and right. The detailed configuration of the second start port 17 will be described later.

  The game balls that have entered the first start port 16 or the second start port 17 are guided to the back side of the game board 10 through the passages provided in the respective ones. A first start port switch 16s is provided in the middle of the passage inside the first start port 16, and a second start port switch 17s is provided in the middle of the passage inside the second start port 17 (FIG. 6). The game balls that have entered the first start port 16 or the second start port 17 are detected by the first start port switch 16s or the second start port switch 17s, respectively.

  Further, a position in the game area 11 that is to the right of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) and that can enter a game ball that flows down to the right of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) in the game area 11. The normal symbol operating gate 36 is provided, and the normal symbol operating gate 36 is provided with a general gate switch 36s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of the game ball.

  Further, a position on the right side of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) in the game area 11 where a game ball that flows down to the right of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) in the game area 11 can enter. Is provided with a small hitting start gate 37 (second specific area), and a small hitting gate switch 37s (see FIG. 6) for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided inside the small hitting start gate 37. ing.

  A large number of obstacle nails 23 are provided between and around each of the gaming devices described above, and affect the course of the game ball. Further, an out port 38 is provided at the lower part of the game board 10, and a back ball preventing member 39 is provided below the out port 38. The back ball preventing member 39 has a function of preventing the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position.

  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”.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 27 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As described above, the effect display device 27 is configured by using a liquid crystal display. On the display screen, three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c (identification information) and a background image 27d of the background are displayed. It 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).

  Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 27, a first hold display area 27e for indicating the first special figure hold number, and a second hold display area 27f for indicating the second special figure hold number, Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of the first special figure reservations is displayed by displaying the same number of “reserved symbols (small circular symbol in the figure)” in the first reservation display area 27e. The number of reserved symbols equal to the number of second special figure reservations is displayed in the second reservation display area 27f to indicate the number of second special figure reservations. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 4, it is shown that the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations are both four. Of course, the number of holds indicated by the holding symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 matches the number of holds indicated by the first special figure hold display LED 30b and the second special figure hold display LED 33b. .

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the second start port 17 provided in the game area 11. The second starting port 17 is configured as a variable ball entrance (variable starting port) having a pair of blade pieces 17w. The pair of wing pieces 17w has two states, a substantially upright closed state (a state indicated by a broken line in FIG. 5A) and an open state rotated toward the outside (a state indicated by a solid line in FIG. 5A). It can change to one state. As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the closed state is a state in which the obstacle nail 23 and the wing piece portion 17w block the game ball from entering the second starting port 17, and the open state is the first state. 2 The game ball can enter the start port 17.

  FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a small winning big prize device 50 provided on the right side of the effect display device 27. The small winning big winning device 50 is formed with a small winning big winning opening 51 (variable winning opening) opened to the right, and an opening / closing member 52 that opens and closes the small winning big winning opening 51. Have. The opening / closing member 52 has two states, a substantially upright closed state (a state indicated by a broken line in FIG. 5B) and an open state rotated toward the outside (a state indicated by a solid line in FIG. 5B). It can change. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the closed state is a state in which the opening and closing member 52 blocks the game ball from entering the small winning big winning opening 51, and the open state is guided to the opening and closing member 52. In this state, the game ball can enter the small winning big winning opening 51.

  In addition, a ball path 54 for guiding a game ball that has entered the small winning big winning opening 51 to a specific area 53 (so-called “V”) is formed inside the small winning big winning device 50. In addition, an opening 56 connected to a non-specific area 55 different from the specific area 53 is formed in the lower part of the middle part of the ball passage 54, and the opening 56 has a back side and a front side of the game board 10. A displacing member 57 is provided. In the “non-specific area sorting state” in which the sorting member 57 has moved to the back side, the opening 56 is opened, so that the game ball that has entered the small winning big winning opening 51 falls from the opening 56. To the non-specific area 55. Further, in the “specific area sorting state” in which the sorting member 57 has moved to the near side, the opening 56 is closed, so that the game ball that has entered the small winning big winning opening 51 falls from the opening 56. It is distributed to the specific area 53 (first specific area) without doing. Further, the front side of the big winning device 50 for small hits is formed of a light-transmitting material such as a transparent plate, and the player can play the game ball that has entered the big winning port 51 for small hits in the specific region 53. Alternatively, it is possible to visually recognize the state of being distributed to the non-specific area 55.

  The small winning big winning opening 51 is provided with a small winning big winning opening switch 51s (see FIG. 6). It is detected by the switch 51s. The specific area 53 is provided with a specific area switch 53s (see FIG. 6), and a game ball passing through the specific area 53 is detected by the specific area switch 53s. Furthermore, a non-specific area switch 55s (see FIG. 6) is provided in the non-specific area 55, and a game ball passing through the non-specific area 55 is detected by the non-specific area switch 55s.

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

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port switch 16s, a second start port switch 17s, a third start port switch 41s, a big winning big prize opening switch 31s, a small winning big prize opening switch 51s, a specific area switch 53s, When a detection signal of a game ball is input from the non-specific area switch 55s, the normal gate switch 36s, the small hit gate switch 37s, etc., commands for instructing various operations determined according to the switch in which the detection signal is input Is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like. Further, the main control board 200 has a second hitting solenoid 17m for opening and closing a pair of blade pieces 17w provided in the second starting port 17, and a big hit for opening and closing the big winning big winning opening 31d. A large winning opening solenoid 31m, a small winning large winning opening solenoid 51m for opening and closing the small winning large winning opening 51, a distribution solenoid 57m for moving the distributing member 57 to the front side and the back side, The 1st symbol display device 28, the 2nd symbol display device 32, etc. are connected via the relay terminal board (not shown), These various solenoids 17m, 31m, 51m, 57m, 1st symbol display device 28, 2nd These controls are also performed by transmitting a drive signal toward the symbol display device 32.

  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 a game effect according to the result. That is, by sending a command for designating display contents and audio contents to the image / sound control board 230, or by sending drive signals of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f to the decoration drive board 226, a game effect is provided. Do. Further, when the sub control board 220 detects a player's operation on the effect button BT via the effect button board 228, the sub control board 220 performs a game effect corresponding to the operation. That is, when the effect button BT is pressed by the player, the effect button signal input to the sub control board 220 via the effect button board 228 is turned on, and the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects this.

  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. When the main control board 200 transmits a prize ball payout command, the payout control board 240 receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m, whereby the prize ball is paid out.

B. Overview of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game is performed as follows. First, when a player throws a game ball into the recess of the upper plate part 5 and rotates the launch handle 8, the game balls thrown into the upper plate part 5 are supplied to the launcher unit 12 one by one, The game area 11 is fired as described above with reference to FIG. The strength at which the game ball is launched can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the launching handle 8, and the player can aim the game ball by changing the rotation angle of the launching handle 8. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, depending on the progress of the game, the player may launch a game ball so that the game ball flows down the game area 11 on the left side of the effect display device 27. In some cases, the player may launch a game ball so that the game ball flows down to the right of the effect display device 27. Hereinafter, launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the game area 11 on the left side of the effect display device 27 is also expressed as “left-handed”, and the game region 11 on the right side of the effect display device 27 is represented as a game ball. Launching a game ball so that spills down is also expressed as “right-handed”.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the first starting port 16 is provided at a position where a game ball (left-handed game ball) flowing down the game area 11 on the left side of the effect display device 27 can enter. ing. When the left-handed game ball enters the first starting port 16, whether the first special figure is to be stopped and displayed on the big hit symbol or the off symbol (to be described later) (the result of the symbol variation game to be described later is a big hit and missed) A big hit determination (whether or not) is performed, and the first special symbol display unit 30 of the first symbol display device 28 starts the variable display of the first special symbol.

  On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol operating gate 36 and the second starting port 17 are provided with a game ball (a right-handed game ball) flowing down the game area 11 on the right side of the effect display device 27. It is provided at a position where it can enter the ball. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 36, 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). When the normal symbol is hit and displayed as a stop symbol, the second start port 17 is opened. When a right-handed game ball enters the second starting port 17 that has been opened, whether the second special figure is to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missed symbol (of the later-described symbol variable game) A big hit determination is performed to determine whether the result is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, and the second special symbol display unit 33 of the second symbol display device 32 starts the variable display of the second special symbol.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second special figure may be stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, but the first special figure is not stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (first special figure). The result of the big hit judgment related to is never a small hit).

  As described above with reference to FIG. 3, since the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 have the same configuration, the first special diagram and the second special symbol are similar to each other. Fluctuation display is performed in the form of 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 fluctuations. When the variation time has elapsed, a predetermined combination of LEDs is turned on to stop and display any one of the big hit symbol, the off symbol, and the small hit symbol based on the big hit determination result. Subsequently, in order to confirm the symbols that are stopped and displayed, a display that maintains the state where the special symbols are stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses (hereinafter also referred to as “determined display”) is performed.

  As a result of variably displaying the first special figure or the second special figure, when the big hit symbol (first specific result) is stopped and displayed, the big hit game in which the big winning prize winning opening 31d is opened is started. During the big hit game, the game ball is paid out in response to the game ball entering the big winning prize opening 31d. On the other hand, when the small special symbol (second specific result) is stopped and displayed as a result of variably displaying the second special figure (the small special symbol is not stopped and displayed in the first special figure), the small hit game Is in a standby state (hereinafter also referred to as “small hit standby state”). Then, when the game ball passes through the small hit start gate 37 (second specific area) in the small hit waiting state, the small hit game in which the small hit big winning opening 51 is opened is started. Furthermore, during a small hit game, when a game ball enters the small hit big winning opening 51 and the game ball passes through the specific area 53 (first specific area), the big hit big winning opening 31d is opened. A big hit game is started.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit game is started when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the second special figure is the small hit. Triggered by the stop display with symbols (the game ball then passes through the small hit start gate 37, the small hit game is started, and the game ball passes the specific area 53 during the small hit game) A big hit game may be started. In the following, the jackpot game that is started when the first special chart or the second special chart is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol is also expressed as “direct hit jackpot game”, and the second special chart is a jackpot symbol. A jackpot game that is started when the stop display is displayed is also expressed as a “hit game via a small hit”.

  In addition, after the special symbol (identification information) starts displaying the variation, the variation display ends when a predetermined variation time elapses, and the special symbol is a big hit symbol (first specific result), a small hit symbol (second A game until a specific display) or a deviated symbol (non-specific result) is displayed in a fixed manner, that is, a game until a result of one variation display is obtained is also expressed as a “symbol variation game”.

  The game ball entering the first start port 16 is stored in the RAM 203 as the first special figure hold (first special figure hold) until the first special figure change display triggered by the ball 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 display LED 30b and the effect display device 27 It is displayed in the first hold display area 27e on the display screen.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 17, the second special figure is suspended (second special figure) until the change 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) is displayed on the second special figure hold display LED 33b and the effect display device 27. It is displayed in the second hold display area 27f on the screen.

  Various effects using the effect symbols (identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c, etc.) in the effect display device 27 in accordance with the symbol variation game of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”). Is done. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the design 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. 7A 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 as a “big hit symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the effect display device 27 are symbol combinations that have the same symbol (horizontal eyes). Stopped display. 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 stopped and displayed with the same symbol combination (separated pattern). . In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as “small hit symbol”, “special identification symbol” is displayed. For example, when an identification symbol indicating a character different from “1” to “9” is displayed, or when a special symbol is “stopped” and “stopped” is displayed, a special rosette (“1”-“ 2 ”-“ 3 ”symbol combination, etc.) is stopped and displayed. The identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed are in a stopped display (determined display) until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  Thus, the special symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 and the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c displayed on the effect display device 27 correspond to each other. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b and 27c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 27 is provided at a position that is more noticeable than the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, and the display screen is large and the display contents can be understood. Since it is easy, it is normal for a player to play a symbol variation game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 27. 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 two identification symbols are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be a double-eyed) and the last identification symbol is variably displayed, that is, the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed as a double-dot or The effect of variably displaying one identification symbol in a state where the remaining identification symbols other than one identification symbol are stopped and displayed in the form of a double eye before being stopped and displayed with a disjointed pattern is “reach” It is called “production”, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach production.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 to control the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the game control process, “Prize ball related process”, “Normal symbol game process”, “Per game illustration game process”, “Special figure hold related process”, “Special symbol game process”, “Small hit game process” Each process such as “big hit game 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 start port switch 16s, the second start port switch 17s, the big hit big winning port switch 31s, the small hit Whether or not a game ball has been detected for the large prize winning opening switch 51s, etc.). When a switch relating to winning a game ball detects a game ball, the number of award balls to be paid out is calculated, and then a prize ball number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 240. When the payout control board 240 receives the prize ball number designation command transmitted from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 interprets the content of the command, and according to the result, a drive signal is sent to the payout motor 109m mounted on the payout device (not shown). Is sent out to actually pay out a prize ball.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 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 universal figure hold is a value of a random number for determination per common figure acquired (stored) when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 36, and in this embodiment, the stored number (hold) The upper limit value of “number” is “4”. In the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol (whether “win”) or a missed symbol based on the first stored common symbol hold (random determination per universal symbol). In addition to determining whether or not to stop display (whether it will be “out”), the variation time of the normal symbol is also determined. Then, after a normal symbol is displayed in a variably manner over the determined variation time, a normal symbol game is performed in which the determined symbol (winning symbol or off symbol) is stopped and displayed. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the normal symbol game, the game per ordinary symbol is played.

  In the base game per game process (S200), a process for advancing the base game per game to make the second start port 17 open and then closed is performed. Specifically, when the start port opening condition is satisfied, that is, immediately after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by the winning symbol, or during the game per game where the second start port 17 is opened multiple times, the second start port When a predetermined time elapses after the 17 is closed, the second start port 17 is opened (the second start port solenoid 17m is operated, and the blade piece provided on the second start port 17 is operated. 17w is rotated outward). When the start port closing condition is satisfied, that is, when the opening time of the second start port 17 has elapsed, or when a prescribed number of game balls have entered the second start port 17, the second start port 17 is The closed state is set (the second start port solenoid 17m is operated to turn the blade piece 17w provided in the second start port 17 inward). In addition, when the game is not in a normal game, naturally, the process of making the second start port 17 open or closed is not performed.

  Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is determined based on the setting state of the opening time when the second start port 17 is in the opened state. That is, the game state based on the setting state of the opening time of the second start port 17 is set to either “electric support state” or “non-electric support state”. 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 17 is set to be long. Therefore, in the “electric support state”, the second start port 17 is opened at a higher frequency and the period of the open state is longer than the “non-power support state”. The possibility of entering a game ball into is increased. In order to realize such a configuration, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is set to “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, based on the fact that the “variation shortening flag” is set to ON, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per ordinary figure to a high probability (for example, “99/100”) and shortens the ordinary figure variation time. (For example, “1 second”), and based on the fact that the “open extension flag” is set to ON, the opening time of the second start port 17 is extended for a long time (for example, “1.5 seconds × 3 times”). = 4.5 seconds "). On the other hand, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the probability per base map to a low probability (for example, “2/100”) and sets the base map variation time to a long time (for example, for example, based on the fact that the variation shortening flag is set to OFF. The opening time of the second start port 17 is set to a short time (for example, “0.1 seconds × 3 times opening = 0.3”) based on the fact that the opening extension flag is set to OFF. 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. 9 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 16 (S252). As a result, when a game ball enters the first starting port 16 (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 17, the symbol determination random number used to determine the symbol to be stopped and displayed by 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). Subsequently, the contents of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) based on the first special symbol suspension stored this time (result of jackpot determination, variation pattern, type of symbol to be stopped, etc.) are determined (S262). . This determination is referred to as “preliminary determination” because it is performed before the condition (variation start condition) for starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold stored this time is established.

  In this way, when a prior determination is made for the first special figure hold stored this time (S262), a first hold storage command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S264). In addition to the information indicating that the first special figure hold has been stored in the first hold storage command and the information indicating the current first special figure hold number including the first special figure hold stored this time, the first hold is stored. The result of the prior determination about the first special figure hold, that is, the contents of the special symbol variation display (design variation game) based on the first special figure hold stored this time is included.

  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 16 (S252: no), or when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S254: yes) ) And S256 to S264 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 described above performed on the first start port 16 on the second start port 17. Hereinafter, in brief, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 17 (S272), and if a game ball has entered the second start port 17 (S272). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure reservations has reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment) (S274). As a result, if the second special figure 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, “1” is added to the second special figure holding number (S280). Subsequently, the contents of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) based on the second special symbol hold (acquired information) stored this time (the result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern, the type of symbol to be stopped, etc.) are determined. (S282). This determination is also referred to as “preliminary determination” because it is performed before the condition (variation start condition) for starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol based on the second special figure hold stored this time is established.

  In this way, when the preliminary determination is made for the second special figure hold stored this time (S282), a second hold storage command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S284). In addition to the information indicating that the second special figure hold has been stored and the information indicating the current second special figure hold number including the second special figure hold stored in the second hold storage command, this time stored The result of the prior determination about the second special figure hold, that is, the contents of the special symbol variation display (design variation game) based on the second special figure hold stored this time is included.

  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 a game ball does not enter the second start port 17 (S272: no), or when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S274: yes) ) And S276 to S284 are omitted.

  When the processes relating to the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are finished as described above, the special figure hold related process shown in FIG. 9 is finished, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. In the game control process, a special symbol game process (S300) described below is subsequently started.

C-2. Special design game processing:
10 and 11 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 big hit flag is a flag indicating that a big hit game is being executed (during a big hit game), and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 is secured as its storage area. Therefore, in the determination process of S302, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being performed by determining whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON.

  As a result, if the game is a big hit game (S302: yes), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the big hit game is not being played (S302: no), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit waiting flag is set to ON. Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (when the second specific result is reached), the small hit game is not started immediately, but the start of the small hit game is waited for. Is in a waiting state (small hit standby state). When the game ball passes through the small hit start gate 37 (second specific area) in the small hit standby state, the small hit game is started. The small hit waiting flag is a flag indicating that the small hit waiting state is in effect, and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 is secured as its storage area. Accordingly, in the determination process of S303, it is determined whether or not the small hit standby state is in effect by determining whether or not the small hit standby flag is set to ON.

  As a result, even in the small hit waiting state (S303: yes), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is not in the small hit waiting state (S302: no), it is then determined whether or not the small hit flag is set to ON (S304). The small hit flag is a flag indicating that a small hit game is being executed (during the small hit game), and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 is secured as its storage area. Therefore, in the determination process of S304, it is determined whether or not the small hit game is being played by determining whether or not the small hit flag is set to ON. As a result, even when the small hit game is in progress (S304: yes), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if neither the big hit game, the small hit waiting state, or the small hit game is in effect (S302: no, S303: no, S304: no), either the first special figure or the second special figure fluctuates. It is determined whether display is in progress (S306). If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed (S306: no), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being confirmed (S308). As described above, in any of the first special figure and the second special figure, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display is displayed until the predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display is ended. In order to confirm, a display (determined display) that maintains the state where the special symbol is stopped and displayed is performed. In the process of S308, it is determined whether or not this “definite display” is being executed. As a result, if the first special figure and the second special figure are neither in the variable display nor in the final display (S306: no, S308: no), the next special symbol variable display (symbol variable game) is started. To start the process (special drawing variation start process) is started (S310).

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the special figure variation start process. 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” (if the second special figure hold number ≧ 1, S400: no), it is determined that the change start condition is satisfied, and the stored second special figure is stored. The second special figure hold (the various determination random numbers stored as the second special figure hold) stored first is read out of the hold (S402). Then, the “second special figure big hit determination table” referred to when performing the big hit determination based on the second special figure hold is selected (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 determined that the change start condition is satisfied and the stored first special figure hold The first special figure hold stored in advance (the various determination random numbers stored as the first special figure hold) is read out (S408). Then, the “first special figure big hit determination table” which is referred to when performing the big hit determination based on the first special figure hold is selected (S410).

  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 the “second special figure big hit determination table” or “first special figure big hit determination table” is selected (S404, S410), the big hit determination is performed with reference to the selected big hit determination table (S412).

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a “first special figure jackpot determination table” and a “second special figure jackpot determination table”. Among these, the “first special figure jackpot determination table” is a jackpot determination table for performing a jackpot determination based on the first special figure hold, and the “second special figure jackpot determination table” is based on the second special figure hold. It is a big hit judgment table for performing big hit judgment. In the jackpot determination based on the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold (in the process of S412 in FIG. 12), the jackpot determination table is referred to and acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. The jackpot determination result corresponding to the jackpot determination random number is determined. The jackpot determination table is stored in advance in a predetermined address of the ROM 202.

  In the “first special figure big hit determination table”, as shown in FIG. 14A, “big hit” is set for 328 random numbers out of 65536 random numbers. Therefore, in the jackpot determination based on the first special figure hold, it is determined as “big hit” with a probability of about 1/200. The remaining 65208 random numbers are set to “out”. Therefore, in the jackpot determination based on the first special figure hold, if it is not determined to be “big hit”, it is determined to be “off”. In the big hit determination based on the first special figure hold, it is not determined as “small hit”.

  Also, in the “second special figure jackpot determination table”, as shown in FIG. 14B, 328 random numbers out of 65536 random numbers are set to “big hit”. Therefore, even in the big hit determination based on the second special figure hold, it is determined as “big hit” with a probability of about 1/200. On the other hand, “small hit” is set for the remaining 65208 random numbers. Therefore, in the big hit determination based on the second special figure hold, it is determined as “small hit” with a probability (high frequency) of about 199/200. In the jackpot determination based on the second special figure hold, it is not determined to be “off”.

  As described above, although the jackpot determination based on either the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is determined as “big hit” with a probability of about 1/200, it is based on the second special figure hold. In the big hit determination, “small hit” is determined with a probability (high frequency) of about 199/200. In the determination based on the second special figure hold, it may be determined not only “big hit” or “small hit” but also “missed”. For example, the probability of being determined as “small hit” is about 198/200, the probability of being determined as “big hit” is about 1/200, and the probability of being determined to be “out” is about 1/200. be able to.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination table as described above (S412), it determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” (S420 in FIG. 13). ). As a result, if the result of the big hit determination is “hit” (S420: yes), a process for selecting a big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current symbol change game (a big hit symbol selection process) is performed (S422). . Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 100 types of big hit symbols 1 to 100 (first specific result), 25 types of small hit symbols 101 to 125 (second specific result), and one type of off symbol. 126 (non-specific result) is stored in advance in a predetermined address of 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 determination table (not shown). That is, in the jackpot symbol determination table, 100 values of “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 read out as the 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 determination table is stored in the ROM 202 in advance.

  Subsequently, a big hit fluctuation pattern selection process is performed to select a fluctuation pattern (big hit fluctuation pattern) when stopping display with the big hit symbol (S426). Here, 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 on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 ( (Variation time), and information (variation pattern ID) for identifying each variation pattern is attached to each variation pattern. In the big hit fluctuation pattern selection process, the big hit fluctuation pattern table (not shown) in which a plurality of big hit fluctuation patterns are set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determination random number is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired as the special figure hold is handled. Select a variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern table is stored in advance in a predetermined address of the ROM 202. In addition, as the big hit variation pattern table, a plurality of big hit variation pattern tables may be stored in correspondence with the gaming state. For example, the big hit fluctuation pattern table for the electric support state and the big hit fluctuation pattern table for the non-electric support state are stored. In the electric support state, the big hit fluctuation pattern is referenced with reference to the big hit fluctuation pattern table for the electric support state. A pattern is selected, and in the non-electric support state, the big hit variation pattern may be selected with reference to the big hit variation pattern table for the non-electric support state.

  In the above, the processing when the big hit determination result is “big hit” has been described. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination is not “big hit” (S420: no), it is determined whether or not it is “small hit” (S430). As described above, the result of the big hit determination is “small hit” only when the big hit determination based on the second special figure suspension is performed. As a result of the determination process of S420, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is “small hit” (S430: yes), a process for selecting the small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current symbol variable game ( Small hit symbol selection processing) is performed (S432). In this process, one small hit symbol is selected from 25 types of small hit symbols 101 to 125 with reference to the small hit symbol determination table (not shown). That is, in the small hit symbol determination table, four symbol determination random numbers (100 random numbers in total “0 to 99”) are set corresponding to each of 25 types of small hit symbols 101 to 125. . Then, a small hit symbol corresponding to the symbol determination random number is selected from the determination random numbers read as the second special symbol hold. When the small hit symbol is selected in this way (S432), the selected small hit symbol is stored as a stop symbol in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 (S434). The small hit symbol determination table is stored in advance in a predetermined address of the ROM 202.

  Subsequently, a small hit variation pattern selection process is performed for selecting a variation pattern (small hit variation pattern) for stop display with the small hit symbol (S436). In this process, with reference to a small hit variation pattern table (not shown) in which a plurality of small hit variation patterns are set corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number acquired as the second special figure hold is supported. Select the fluctuation pattern to be used. The small hit variation pattern table is stored in advance at a predetermined address in the ROM 202. Further, as the small hit variation pattern table, a plurality of small hit variation pattern tables may be stored in correspondence with the gaming state. For example, a small hit fluctuation pattern table for the electric support state and a small hit fluctuation pattern table for the non-electric support state are stored, and in the electric support state, refer to the small hit fluctuation pattern table for the electric support state. Thus, the small hit variation pattern may be selected, and in the non-electric support state, the small hit variation pattern may be selected with reference to the small hit variation pattern table for the non-electric support state.

  In the above, the processing when the big hit determination result is “small hit” has been described. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is not “small hit”, that is, when it is “disconnected” (S430: no), the storage area (stopped symbol) of the RAM 203 with the lost symbol 126 as a stopped symbol. (S440). That is, since only one type of out symbol (out symbol 126) is stored, the out symbol 126 is stored in the stop symbol storage area. Subsequently, a deviation variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern (displacement variation pattern) at the time of stop display with a symbol out of place is performed (S442). In this process, referring to an outlier variation pattern table (not shown) in which a plurality of outlier variation patterns are set corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired as the special figure hold is obtained. select. The deviation variation pattern table is stored in advance at a predetermined address in the ROM 202. Further, as the deviation variation pattern table, a plurality of variation variation pattern tables may be stored in correspondence with the gaming state. For example, an out-of-range variation pattern table for the electric support state and a out-of-range variation pattern table for the non-electric support state are stored. A variation pattern may be selected, and in a non-electric support state, a deviating variation pattern may be selected with reference to a non-electric support state deviating variation pattern table.

  Thus, when the stop symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area (S424, S434, S440) and the variation pattern is selected (S426, S436, S442), the big hit determination made previously is based on the first special symbol hold. It is determined whether it has been performed (S450). As a result, if it is based on the first special symbol hold (S450: yes), the first symbol display device 28 displays the variation of the special symbol (first special symbol) according to the selected variation pattern. (S452) is started (S452), and then “1” is subtracted from the first special figure holding number (S454). On the other hand, if the big hit determination is not made based on the first special figure hold, that is, if it is made based on the second special figure hold (S450: no), the second symbol display After starting the change display (symbol change game) of the special symbol (second special symbol) with the device 32 (S456), “1” is subtracted from the first special symbol hold number (S458).

  Thus, after subtracting “1” from the number of first special figure hold or the number of second special figure hold (S454, S458), the type of fluctuation pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure that has started the variable display is designated. A change pattern designation command (including a fluctuation pattern ID) or a stop symbol designation command for designating a stop symbol of a special symbol that is stopped and displayed after variation display is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a change start command. (S460).

  Here, when the CPU 221 mounted on the sub-control board 220 receives the above-described change start command, the CPU 221 executes a symbol change effect corresponding to the change start command (symbol change game). Specifically, on the basis of the stop symbol designation command, the effect display device 27 determines symbols to be stopped and displayed as the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c upon completion of the symbol variation game, and based on the variation pattern designation command. Then, an effect pattern from the start to the end of the current symbol variation game (an effect pattern from the start of variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c to the stop display) is selected. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes the symbol variation effect on the display screen of the effect display device 27 according to the selected effect pattern, and then stops and displays the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c with the determined symbols.

  When the change start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in this way (S460), the special figure change start process of FIGS. 12 and 13 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, in the case of neither big hit game, small hit standby state, or small hit game (S302: no, S303: no, S304: no), the first special figure and The process when it is determined that the second special figure is neither the variable display nor the fixed display (S306: no) has been described. On the other hand, although it is neither a big hit game, a small hit waiting state, or a small hit game (S302: no, S303: no, S304: no), either the first special figure or the second special figure Is in a variable display (S306: yes), the change pattern and the stop symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure have already been determined, and the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is displayed. Applicable if 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 shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 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 variation time has elapsed (S312: yes), the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed with the symbols set in advance (S424, S434, and S440 in FIG. 13). Thus, the confirmation display is performed (S314), and a command (symbol stop command) indicating that the special symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S316). Then, after setting the fixed display time (S318), it is determined whether or not the set fixed display time has passed (S320). As a result, if the fixed display time has not elapsed (S320: no), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 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. 8 in a state where the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, the special symbol game process of FIGS. 10 and 11 is started again. And it is determined that the second special figure is not being displayed in a variable manner (S306: no), and subsequently, it is determined that the special symbol is being displayed (S308: yes). ), It is determined again whether the fixed display time has passed (S320).

  If it is determined that the fixed display time has elapsed while repeating such determination (S320: yes), the process proceeds to FIG. 11 and the special symbol (first special chart or first display) that is stopped (currently displayed) is displayed. It is determined whether or not “2 special figure” is a “hit symbol” (S322 in FIG. 11). As a result, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol (S322: yes), a process for starting a big hit game (so-called "direct hit big hit game") is performed. Specifically, first, the big hit flag is set to ON in order to start the “direct hit big hit game” (S324). Subsequently, an opening pattern (opening count, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning prize winning opening 31d is set (S326). That is, in response to the fact that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “hit a big hit game” is started, and therefore, the opening pattern of the big hit big winning opening 31d in the “hit a big hit game” is set. As the opening pattern, an opening pattern is set in which the round game in which the big winning prize winning opening 31d is in an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is performed ten times. That is, the jackpot game of this embodiment is “10 round jackpot game”.

  In this way, when the opening pattern of the jackpot big winning opening 31d is set (S326), when the game state is set to the electric support state at the time of starting the “direct hit big hit game”, the electric support state Process to end That is, when the “direct hit game” occurs in the electric support state, the electric support state is terminated. Specifically, if the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S328: 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. (S330). Subsequently, “0” is set to the value of the electric support counter (S332). 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 S332, 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, if the power support state is not in effect when the “direct hit game” occurs (S328: no), the processing of S330 and S332 is omitted.

  When the flag and counter setting process at the start of the “direct hit big hit game” is completed (S324 to S332), a command indicating that the “direct hit big hit game” is started (a direct hit big hit start command) is issued. Transmission is performed toward the sub-control board 220 (S334). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the direct hit jackpot start command, the CPU 221 executes an effect corresponding to “direct hit jackpot game”. When the direct hit big hit start command is transmitted (S334), the big hit big winning opening solenoid 31m (opening / closing member) is set so that the big winning big winning opening 31d is opened or closed by the opening pattern set in the process of S326. The control of 31e) is started (S335). Thereafter, the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 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), this time, whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a "small bonus symbol", that is, the first special symbol. Since the figure is not stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “small hit symbol” (S340). As a result, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (S340: yes), the small hit waiting flag is set so as to wait for the start of the small hit game (small hit standby state). Set to ON (S342). That is, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit game is not immediately started, but a state of waiting for the start of the small hit game (a small hit standby state) is set. Then, a command (small hit standby command) indicating that the small hit standby state is started is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. The small hit waiting command includes information indicating the type of the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed this time. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the small hit standby command, the CPU 221 executes an effect corresponding to the small hit standby state (or the type of the small hit symbol stopped and displayed this time).

  Then, the process which advances the period of an electric support state is performed. That is, when a small hit occurs in the electric support state, the electric support number is subtracted in response to the current symbol variation game being performed without ending the electric support state. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not it is in the electric support state (S346). As a result, if it is in the electric support state (S346: yes), “1” is subtracted from the value of the electric support counter in order to subtract the electric support number once (S348). 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” ( S350). 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) (S352). Then, a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state has changed from the electric support state to the non-electric support state is transmitted to the sub-control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the game state designation command, it executes an effect corresponding to the start of the non-electric support state. When the game state designation command is transmitted (S354), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. If it is determined in step S346 that the power support state is not in effect (S346: no), the process for advancing the power support state period (S348 to S354) is omitted as a matter of course. If it is determined in the process of S350 that the number of electric support is not yet “0” (S350: no), the electric support state is continued (the processes of S352 and S354 are omitted).

  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 small hit symbol (S340: yes). Explained. On the other hand, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a small hit symbol, that is, if it is a missed symbol (S340: no), as in the case where the small symbol is stopped and displayed, Processing (S346 to S354) for advancing the state period is performed. That is, if it is in the electric support state (S346: yes), the number of electric support is subtracted once in response to the fact that the symbol variation game is performed this time (S348). Then, when the electric support number becomes zero (S350: yes), in order to end the electric support state, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF (S352), and a game state designation command is sent to the sub control board 220. Transmit (S354). When the game state designation command is transmitted (S354), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. The first special figure or the second special figure (identification information) is variably displayed based on the game ball entering the first start port 16 or the second start port 17 (the game ball passes through the start region). The CPU 201 to function functions as “identification information display means”.

  Thus, after performing the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, after returning to the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the small hit game process (S500) is subsequently performed. In the small hit game processing, processing related to the start and progress of the small hit game is performed.

C-3. Small hit game processing:
15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the small hit game process. When the small hit game process is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the small hit standby flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the small hit standby state is in effect (S502). If it is in the small hit waiting state (S502: yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the small hit start gate 37 (second specific area) (S504). As a result, when the game ball passes through the small hit start gate 37 (S504: yes), processing for starting the small hit game is performed. Specifically, first, since the small hitting game is started and the small hitting standby state is eliminated, the small hitting flag is set to OFF (S506). Then, the small hit flag is set to ON to start the small hit game (S508). Subsequently, the “opening pattern of the big winning opening 51 for small hits (opening count, opening time, closing time, etc.)” is set (S510). That is, since the small hit game is started, an opening pattern of the big hit prize winning opening 51 for the small hit game is set. Further, the “operation pattern of the distribution member 57” is set (S512). That is, during the small hit game, since the sorting member 57 is operated by controlling the sorting solenoid 57m, the operation pattern is set.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the “open pattern of the big winning opening 51 for small hits” and the “operating pattern of the sorting member 57” during the small hit game. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed so that the small hit game is started by passing the small hit start gate 37 after the game ball enters the small hit standby state. Depending on the type of the small hit symbol, the “open pattern of the big hit prize winning opening 51” and the “operating pattern of the sorting member 57” are set (stored in advance in a predetermined address of the ROM 202). That is, the “open pattern of the small winning prize winning opening 51” and the “operating pattern of the distribution member 57” are set according to the type of the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the small hit game.

  For example, when the small hit symbols 101 to 110 are the start of the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), the "open pattern of the big hit prize winning opening 51 for small hits" is 0.2 seconds. An opening pattern is set in which the opening is performed twice (the closing is performed for 0.2 seconds between the opening and opening). In addition, as the “operation pattern of the distribution member 57”, a specific area distribution state (the distribution member 57 moves to the front side and the game ball at the timing when the opening of the first big hit prize winning opening 51 is completed. Becomes a specific area 53), and the non-specific area distribution state (the distribution member 57 moves to the back side and the game ball is not An operation pattern that is a state of being distributed to the specific area 55 is set. That is, an operation pattern is set in which the specific area distribution state is set for 0.4 seconds after the opening of the first small winning big winning opening 51 ends.

  In addition, when the small hit symbols 111 to 115 are the start of the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 17B, the “open pattern of the big hit prize winning opening 51 for small hits” is 0.2 seconds. An opening pattern is set in which the opening is performed twice (the closing is performed for 0.2 seconds between the opening and opening). In addition, as the “operation pattern of the sorting member 57”, the specific area distribution state is entered at the timing when the first small hitting prize winning opening 51 is started, and the second small hitting big winning prize opening 51 is opened. An operation pattern that sets a non-specific area distribution state at the timing when is completed is set. That is, an operation pattern is set in which the specific area distribution state is set for 0.6 seconds after the opening of the first small winning big winning opening 51 starts.

  When the small hit symbols 116 to 120 are the start of the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the "open pattern of the small hit big winning opening 51" is 0.2 seconds. An opening pattern is set in which the opening is performed four times (the closing is performed for 0.2 seconds between the opening and the opening). Further, as the “operation pattern of the sorting member 57”, the specific area sorting state is entered at the timing when the opening of the first small winning jackpot 51 is completed, and the fourth small winning jackpot 51 is opened. An operation pattern that sets a non-specific area distribution state at the timing when is completed is set. That is, an operation pattern is set in which the specific area distribution state is set for 1.2 seconds after the opening of the first small winning big winning opening 51 ends.

  In addition, when the small hit symbols 121 to 125 are an opportunity to start a small hit game, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), the "open pattern of the small winning big winning opening 51" is 0.2 seconds. An opening pattern is set in which the opening is performed four times (the closing is performed for 0.2 seconds between the opening and the opening). In addition, as the “operation pattern of the sorting member 57”, the specific area sorting state is entered at the timing when the first small hitting big winning opening 51 is opened, and the fourth small winning big winning opening 51 is opened. An operation pattern that sets a non-specific area distribution state at the timing when is completed is set. That is, an operation pattern is set in which the specific area distribution state is set for 1.4 seconds after the opening of the first small winning big winning opening 51 starts.

  As is clear from a comparison of FIGS. 17A to 17D, a period during which the small winning big winning opening 51 is in the open state and the distribution member 57 is in the specific area distribution state (that is, the game ball is The period during which it is easy to allocate to the specific area 53) is the shortest when the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the small hit game is “small hit symbol 101-110”, and subsequently “small hit symbol 111-115” → It becomes longer in the order of “small hit symbols 116 to 120” → “small hit symbols 121 to 125”. Accordingly, when the small hit symbol that triggers the start of the small hit game is “small hit symbol 101-110”, the game ball is most difficult to pass through the specific area 53 (“big hit game via small hit” is executed). Subsequently, the game balls easily pass through the specific area 53 in the order of “small hit symbols 111 to 115” → “small hit symbols 116 to 120” → “small hit symbols 121 to 125” (“via small hits” No big hit game "). That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of small hit games having different possibilities of game balls passing through the specific area 53 ("possibility of executing a big hit game via small hits") can be executed. is there.

  In the processing of S510 and S512 of FIG. 15, the “open pattern of the small winning prize winning opening 51” and the “operating pattern of the distribution member 57” as shown in FIG. It is set according to the kind of small hit symbol. In this way, when the “open pattern of the small winning prize winning opening 51” and the “operating pattern of the sorting member 57” are set (S510, S512), the “opening of the big winning opening 51 for small hits” set in the processing of S510. The control of the small winning big winning opening solenoid 51m (opening / closing member 52) is started so that the small winning big winning opening 51 is in an open state and a closed state by the pattern (see FIG. 17) (S514). In addition, the distribution solenoid 57m (the distribution member 57) is set so that the specific area distribution state and the non-specific area distribution state are set according to the “operation pattern of the distribution member 57 (see FIG. 17)” set in the process of S512. ) Control is started (S516).

  Thus, when the small hit game is started, a command indicating that the small hit game is started (small hit game start command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S518). When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the small hit game start command, it executes an effect corresponding to the small hit game. Thereafter, the small hit game process shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. If the game ball has not passed through the small hit start gate 37 (S504: no), the above-described processing related to the start of the small hit game (S506 to S518) is omitted.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit standby state is established. When the game ball passes the small hit start gate 37 during the small hit standby state, the small hit game is not performed. Done. In addition, depending on the type of the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the small hit game, there is a possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 53 during the small hit game ("big hit game via small hit" may be performed) Sex) is different.

  The above has described the processing (S502: yes) when it is determined in the determination processing of S502 that the device is in the small hit standby state. On the other hand, if it is not in the small hit waiting state (S502: no), it is determined whether or not the small hit game flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the small hit game is in progress (S520). ).

  As a result, when the small hit game is being played (S520: yes), the process for advancing the small hit game shown in FIG. 16 is performed. Specifically, first, in the “open pattern of the small winning jackpot 51 for small hits (see FIG. 17)” set in the processing of S510, the big winning jack for small hits 51 is in an open state and a closed state. The small winning big winning opening solenoid 51m (opening / closing member 52) is controlled (S522). In addition, the distribution solenoid 57m (the distribution member 57) is set so that the specific area distribution state and the non-specific area distribution state are set according to the “operation pattern of the distribution member 57 (see FIG. 17)” set in the process of S512. ) Is controlled (S524).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball that has entered the big hit prize winning opening 51 during the small hit game has passed the specific area 53 (S526). As a result, when the game ball has passed the specific area 53 (S526: yes), a specific flag is set to ON to store that the game ball has passed the specific area 53 (S528). The specific flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 53, and the storage area is secured at a predetermined address in the RAM 203. Then, a command indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 53 (specific area passing command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S529). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the specific area passing command, the CPU 221 executes a game effect corresponding to the game ball passing through the specific area 53.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied (S530). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the operation of opening the small winning big winning opening 51 based on the opening pattern set in the above-described processing of S510 is finished, and the game that has entered the small winning big winning opening 51 When all of the balls pass through the specific area 53 or the non-specific area 55 and are discharged, it is determined that the end condition for the small hit game is satisfied. It should be noted that whether or not all of the game balls that have entered the small winning big winning opening 51 have passed the specific area 53 or the non-specific area 55 is determined based on the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 53s and the non-specific state. This is done by determining whether or not the sum of the number of game balls detected by the area switch 55s matches the number of game balls detected by the small winning big winning opening switch 51s.

  As a result of the determination processing in S530, if the end condition for the small hit game has not yet been established (S530: no), the small hit game processing shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is ended as it is, and the game control shown in FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, when the end condition of the small hit game is satisfied (S530: yes), the small hit flag is set to OFF to end the small hit game (S532), and the small hit game is ended. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S534).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the specific flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the game ball that has entered the big hit prize winning hole 51 during the small hit game ended this time has passed through the specific area 53. (S536). As a result, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 53 (S536: no), the small hit game process shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the specific area 53 (S536: yes), the special flag is set to OFF in preparation for the next small hit game (S538), and then the big hit game (so-called “small hit via Process to start the big hit game ")". That is, similar to the above-described process for starting the “spot hit game” (S324 to S335 in FIG. 11), first, the jackpot flag is set to ON to start the jackpot game (S540). Then, an opening pattern (opening count, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning prize winning opening 31d is set (S542). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an opening pattern similar to that of the “big hit big hit game” is set as the open pattern of the big winning jackpot 31d for “big hit via small hit”. That is, the “big hit game via small hits” in this embodiment is “10 round big hit games”. Subsequently, when starting the “big hit game via small hits”, if the electric support state is set (S544: yes), the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are turned OFF in order to end the electric support state. In addition to setting (S546), "0" is set to the value of the electric support counter (S548). Of course, in starting the “big hit game via small hits”, if the electric support state is not set (S544: no), the processing of S546 and S548 is omitted.

  When the flag and counter setting process at the start of “big hit game via small hits” is completed (S542 to S548), a command indicating that “big hit game via small hits” is started (start command via big hit game command) ) To the sub-control board 220 (S550). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the small hit via big hit start command, the CPU 221 executes an effect corresponding to “big hit through big hit game”. When the small hit big hit start command is transmitted (S550), the big hit big winning opening solenoid 31m (opening / closing member) is set so that the big winning big winning opening 31d is opened or closed by the opening pattern set in the processing of S542. The control of 31e) is started (S552). Thereafter, the small hit game process shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. After performing the small hit game process shown in FIG. 15 and then returning to the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the big hit game process for advancing the big hit game is subsequently performed (S600).

C-4. Jackpot game processing:
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the big hit game process. When the big hit game processing is started, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON, that is, during the big hit game ("direct hit big hit game" or "big hit game via small hit"). ) Is determined (S601). As a result, if the big hit game is in progress (S601: yes), the big winning game solenoid 31m for big hit is controlled to set the opening pattern when starting the big hit game (S326 in FIG. 11, S542 in FIG. 16). Then, the opening / closing member 31e is operated so that the big winning prize winning opening 31d is in an open state and a closed state (so that 10 round games are performed) (S602).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied, that is, whether or not 10 round games have been performed (S604). As a result, if ten round games have not been played yet (S604: no), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 18 is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if 10 round games are played (S604: yes), the big hit flag is set to OFF to end the big hit game (S606), and the big hit indicating that the big hit game is ended. An end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S608). Subsequently, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to a non-electric support state or an electric support state. Specifically, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF or ON (S610), and the number of times of electric support is set to the value of the electric support counter (S612).

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing the gaming state (number of times of electric support) after the big hit game is over. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), after the completion of the “direct hit big hit game”, when the “direct hit big hit game” is started, the big hit symbols 1 to 50 (any of the 50 big hit symbols are selected). ) Is displayed in a stopped state, the fluctuation support flag and the release extension flag are set to ON, and the electric support counter value is set to “50”, thereby setting the electric support state for 50 electric support times. To do. On the other hand, if the big hit symbol 51-100 (any one of the 50 big hit symbols) is stopped and displayed when the "direct hit big hit game" is started, the fluctuation shortening flag and the open extension are displayed. The non-electric support state is set by keeping the flag set to OFF and keeping the value of the electric support counter set to “0”.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 100 jackpot symbols are assigned to the gaming state after the “direct hit game” is completed as described above, so that after the “big hit game” is finished, 50 A power support state of 100 power support times is set with a probability of%, and a non-power support state is set with a probability of 50%.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19B, after the “big hit game via small hits” is completed, the gaming state is set in correspondence with the small hit game that is the start trigger of the “big hit via small hit game”. Is done. That is, when the start timing of the small hit game is the small hit symbol 101 to 110 (any one of the ten small hit symbols), the fluctuation reduction flag and the release extension flag are set to ON and the value of the electric support counter By setting “100” to, a power support state with 100 power support times is set. In addition, when the start timing of the small hit game is the small hit symbol 111-115 (any one of the five small hit symbols), the fluctuation reduction flag and the release extension flag are set to ON and the value of the electric support counter By setting “80” to, a power support state of 80 power support is set. In addition, when the small hit game start trigger is the small hit symbol 116-120 (any one of the five small hit symbols), the fluctuation reduction flag and the release extension flag are set to ON and the value of the electric support counter By setting “60” to, a power support state of 60 power support times is set. In addition, when the start of the small hit game is the small hit symbol 121-125 (any one of the five small hit symbols), the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF and the electric support The non-electric support state is set by keeping the value of the counter set to “0”.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since 25 small hit symbols are allocated to the game state after the end of the “big hit game via small hits”, the end of the “big hit game via small hits” is completed. After that, a power support state of 100 power support times is set with a probability of 40%, a power support state of 80 power support times is set with a probability of 20%, and a power support state of 60 power support times with a probability of 20%. The support state is set, and the non-electric support state is set with a probability of 20%.

  In addition, as described above, when the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the small hit game is “small hit symbol 101-110”, the most electric support number of times is set (the most advantageous state for the player) Then, the number of electric supporters set in the order of “small hit symbols 111 to 115” → “small hit symbols 116 to 120” → “small hit symbols 121 to 125” is reduced (which is disadvantageous to the player) State is set). On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIG. 17, the game ball is least likely to pass through the specific area 53 when the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the small hit game is “small hit symbol 101-110” ( It is difficult to execute “big hit game via small hits”, and subsequently, the game balls are in a specific area in the order of “small hit symbols 111 to 115” → “small hit symbols 116 to 120” → “small hit symbols 121 to 125” 53 (the “big hit game via small hit” is easily executed). Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “big hit game via the small hit” is performed (via) the small hit game having a high possibility that the game ball will pass the specific area 53. When a “big hit game via small hits” is performed (via) triggered by a small hit game with a low possibility that a game ball will pass through the specific area 53, a more advantageous state is set for the player Is done.

D. Progressing game in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment:
FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 are explanatory diagrams showing the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the following description, the symbol “ev” in parentheses corresponds to the symbol in the figure.

  FIG. 20 conceptually shows the progress of the game in the non-electric support state. During the non-electric support state, even if a game ball is passed through the normal symbol operating gate 36, the second start port 17 is less frequently opened. Is difficult to enter game balls. Accordingly, during the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 20, a game aiming to enter the first starting port 16 is performed exclusively by performing “left-handed”. When a game ball enters the first start port 16 by left-handed (ev. 1), the variation display of the first special figure is executed (ev. 2). In the jackpot determination based on the first special figure hold, it is determined as “big hit” with a probability of about 1/200, and it is determined as “out” with a probability of about 199/200 (see FIG. 14A). In most cases, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the off symbol (ev. 3). While repeating the display of the variation of the first special figure, if the big hit determination based on the first special figure hold is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev. 4), "Spot hit game" is executed (ev. 5).

  Then, when the “big hit big hit game” is finished, if the big hit symbol that triggered the start of this “big hit big hit game” is “big hit symbol 1-50” (that is, with a probability of 50%) If the gaming state is set to the electric support state with 100 electric support times (ev.6), and if it is “big hit symbol 51-100” (that is, with a probability of 50%), the gaming state is set to the non-electric support state (Ev. 7). Among these, when the gaming state is set to the non-electric support state (ev. 7), the frequency of the second start port 17 being in the open state remains low, so the above-described left-handed game is repeated. Will be.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the game proceeds as described above, in the non-electric support state, the player is expected to execute the “direct hit game” and the “direct hit game”. It is possible to realize the gameability of allowing the player to expect the electric support state to be set after the completion of "."

  On the other hand, the following game is performed during the electric support state. That is, during the electric support state, the second start port 17 is frequently opened, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 17. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 21, during the electric support state, a game aiming to enter the second starting port 17 is performed exclusively by performing “right-handed”. Then, when a game ball enters the second start port 17 (ev. 11), the variation display of the second special figure is executed (ev. 12). In the big hit determination based on the second special figure hold, it is determined as “big hit” with a probability of about 1/200, and is determined as “small hit” with a probability of about 199/200. When it is determined that the jackpot determination based on the second special figure hold is a “hit”, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the same manner as the game progression process in the non-electric support state (ev. 4 to 7 in FIG. 20) ( ev.13), “Spot hit game” is executed (ev.14). Then, when the “big hit big hit game” is finished, if the big hit symbol that triggered the start of this “big hit big hit game” is “big hit symbol 1-50” (that is, with a probability of 50%) The game state is set to the power support state with 100 power support times (ev. 15), and if it is “big hit symbol 51 to 100” (that is, with a probability of 50%), the game state is set to the non-power support state (Ev. 16).

  On the other hand, when it is determined as “small hit” in the big hit determination based on the second special figure hold, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev. 20), and the small hit standby state is entered. When the game ball passes through the small hit start gate in the small hit waiting state (ev. 21), the small hit game is started (ev. 22). Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 17, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 53 (see FIG. 5B) (“big hit game via small hit”). A plurality of small hit games with different possibilities) can be executed. That is, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 21 with a broken line, the game ball passes through the specific area 53 most when the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the small hit game is “small hit symbol 101 to 110”. It is difficult ("Big hit game via small hit" is difficult to be executed), and then the game balls are played in the order of "small hit symbols 111-115" → "small hit symbols 116-120" → "small hit symbols 121-125" It becomes easy to pass through the specific area 53 (“big hit game via small hit” is easily executed).

  Then, when the game ball that has entered the small winning big winning opening 51 during the small hit game passes through the specific area 53 (ev. 23), the “big hit game via the small hit” is executed (ev. 24). . When the “big hit game via small hits” is completed, if the small hit symbol at the start of the small hit game is “small hit symbols 101 to 110” (that is, with a probability of 40%) When the power support state is set to 100 times of power support (ev. 25), and “small hit symbols 111 to 115” (that is, with a probability of 20%), the game state is set to power support number of 80 times. When the state is set (ev. 26) and the game is “small hit symbol 116-120” (that is, with a probability of 20%), the gaming state is set to the electric support state with 60 electric support times (ev. 27). ), In the case of “small hit symbols 121-125” (that is, with a probability of 20%), the gaming state is set to the non-electric support state (ev. 28). That is, when the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the small hit game is “small hit symbol 101-110”, the most electric support number of times is set (the most advantageous state for the player is set), then Thus, the number of times of electric support set in the order of “small hit symbols 111 to 115” → “small hit symbols 116 to 120” → “small hit symbols 121 to 125” is reduced (a disadvantageous state is set for the player) ). Even if the small hit game is played (ev. 22), if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 53 (ev. 29), naturally, the “big hit game via the small hit” is not executed.

  As described above, during the electric support state (in a game where the player makes a right turn), a game ball enters the second start port 17 with a high frequency and enters a small hit standby state with a high frequency. When the game ball passes the small hit start gate 37, the small hit game is executed. Then, when a game ball that has entered the big hit prize winning opening 51 passes through the specific area 53 during the small hit game, the “big hit game via the small hit” is executed. That is, the electric support state is an advantageous state for a player who can start a “big hit game via small hits” at a relatively early stage while suppressing a decrease in the holding ball. And the probability that the electric support state advantageous to the player is set in this way is higher than the case where the “big hit big hit game” is executed (when the big hit symbols 1 to 50 are stopped and displayed, that is, 50%. ), The case where the “big hit game via small hits” is executed (when the small hit symbols 101 to 120 are stopped and displayed, that is, 80%) is higher. Therefore, in the electric support state, it is possible to realize a game property in which the player is expected to perform “big hit game via small hit” rather than “direct hit big hit game”.

  In addition, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit standby state is established, and when the game ball passes the small hit start gate 37 during the small hit standby state, A small hit game is started. Therefore, by adjusting the timing at which the game ball passes the small hit start gate 37, the small hit game can be started at the timing intended by the player. For example, the player temporarily suspends the game while the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and then completes various tasks (e.g., checking emails on mobile phones and smartphones and resting on the toilet), and then starts hitting the game ball. A small hit game can be started by passing through the gate 37. In addition, compared to the case where the small hitting game is started immediately after the small hitting symbol is stopped, the time from when the small hitting symbol is stopped to the start of the small hitting game (in the small hit waiting state) ) Can be secured, so that the player can think about various things during that time. For example, the contents of the small hit game (for example, the ease of passing through a specific area, etc.), the examination of the launch strength of the game ball in the small hit game, the timing for starting the small hit game, etc. Can be made.

  In addition, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol that is the trigger for starting the small hit game is “small hit symbol 101 to 110”, the largest number of electric support is set. (The state that is most advantageous to the player is set), and then the number of times of electric support set in the order of “small hit symbols 111-115” → “small hit symbols 116-120” → “small hit symbols 121-125” Is reduced (a disadvantageous condition is set for the player). On the other hand, when the small hit symbol that triggered the start of the small hit game is “small hit symbol 101 to 110”, the game ball is most difficult to pass through the specific area 53 (“big hit game via small hit” is executed). Subsequently, the game balls easily pass through the specific area 53 in the order of “small hit symbols 111 to 115” → “small hit symbols 116 to 120” → “small hit symbols 121 to 125” (“small hit symbols”). It ’s easier to run a big hit game via). Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “big hit game via the small hit” is performed (via) the small hit game having a high possibility that the game ball will pass the specific area 53. When a “big hit game via small hits” is performed (via) triggered by a small hit game with a low possibility that a game ball will pass through the specific area 53, a more advantageous state is set for the player It is possible to realize a novel gameability. Then, this gameability allows the player to pay attention to the type of the small hit game and in which small hit game the game ball passes through the specific area. In addition, it is possible to expect the game ball to pass through the specific area during the small hit game where the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 53 is low. Further, since a state advantageous to the player is not set even if the game ball is passed during the small hit game in which the possibility that the game ball will pass the specific area 53 is high, the game ball is not stored in the specific area during the small hit game. The player is intentionally avoided from passing through 53 (for example, the game ball is not allowed to enter the small winning big winning opening 51), and the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 53 is low. It is also possible to realize a novel gameplay that allows the player to intentionally aim the game ball to pass through the specific area 53 (for example, to enter the game ball into the small winning big winning opening 51).

  Of the two of “small hit symbols 101-110”, “small hit symbols 111-115”, “small hit symbols 116-120”, and “small hit symbols 121-125”, the game ball is in a specific area 53. One that is less likely to pass through (the first specific area) corresponds to the “second specific result of the first aspect” in the present invention, and the one in which the game ball is likely to pass through the specific area 53 (the first specific area) in the present invention. This corresponds to the “second specific result of the second aspect”.

E. Processing to execute the game production as the game progresses:
Next, a process for executing a game effect in accordance with the progress of the game described above will be described. The game effect is performed using effect devices such as various LEDs / lamps 4b to 4f, the speaker 5y, 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 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. 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 of the sub-control board 220” is the main player, and the game effects are performed in cooperation with the “CPU 231 and VDP 234 of the image / audio control board 230” and the “decorative drive board 226”. It has become a thing. In the following, the “small hit waiting state effect”, “small hit game effect”, and “specific area passing effect”, which are part of the game effect, will be described with the “CPU 221 of the sub control board 220” as the execution subject.

E-1. Production while waiting for small hits:
When the small hit standby state is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a “small hit standby state effect” indicating that the small hit standby state is in effect. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects that the small hit standby state has been started by receiving the small hit standby command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the small hit standby state is started. Further, since the small hit waiting command includes information indicating the type of the small hit symbol stopped and displayed this time, the type of the small hit symbol stopped and displayed this time is detected based on the command.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, as shown in FIG. 22, “is in a small hit standby state” “plays a game ball in a small hit start gate 37 (second specific area). ) ”,“ The difficulty of passing the game ball through the specific area 53 during the small hit game started this time (hereinafter also referred to as “passing difficulty”) ”,” When the big hit game (the big hit game via the small hit) is started through the small hit game started this time, the advantage of the state after the big hit game (hereinafter referred to as “state advantage”) is used as it is. A game effect is displayed on the effect display device 27. Of these, the number of stars corresponding to the difficulty of passing is displayed for the difficulty of passing. That is, when the “small hit symbol 101-110” with the lowest passing difficulty level is stopped and displayed, one star is displayed as shown in FIG. When symbols "111 to 115" are stopped and displayed, two stars are displayed as shown in FIG. 22 (b), and then "small hit symbols 116 to 120" having a low difficulty of passing are stopped and displayed. 22 displays three stars as shown in FIG. 22C, and when “small hit symbols 121 to 125” having the highest difficulty of passing are stopped and displayed, four stars are displayed as shown in FIG. Display an asterisk. As for the state advantage, the number of stars corresponding to the state advantage is displayed. That is, when the “small hit symbol 101-110” having the lowest state advantage is stopped and displayed, one star is displayed as shown in FIG. When symbols "111 to 115" are stopped and displayed, two stars are displayed as shown in FIG. 22 (b), and then "small hit symbols 116 to 120" with a lower state advantage are displayed. 22 displays three stars as shown in FIG. 22 (c), and when “small hit symbols 121 to 125” having the highest state advantage are stopped and displayed, four stars are displayed as shown in FIG. 22 (d). Display an asterisk.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, compared to the case where the small hitting game is started immediately after the small hitting symbol is stopped, the small hitting game is stopped after the small hitting symbol is stopped and displayed. Since it is possible to secure the time until the start (time in the small hit standby state), various effects using the time (in this case, the small hit standby state corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol) Can be executed. Then, by performing the effect during the small hit standby state as described above with reference to FIG. 22, it is possible to make the player recognize the passing difficulty level and the state advantage level. The effect can be further enhanced.

E-2. Production during small hit games:
When the small hit game is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes a “small hit game effect” indicating that the small hit game is in progress. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the small hitting start command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the small hitting game is started (when the game ball passes the small hitting start gate 37). It detects that the hit game has started. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 includes, for example, a game effect that displays on the effect display device 27 the above-described difficulty of passing and state advantage in addition to being in the small hit game. I do.

E-3. Specific area passing production:
When the game ball passes the specific area 53 during the small hit game (when it is determined that the “big hit game via small hit” is started), the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 plays the game ball during the small hit game. The “specific area passing effect” indicating that has passed the specific area 53 is executed. The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects that the game ball has passed the specific area 53 by receiving a specific area passing command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the game ball has passed the specific area 53. . For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs a game effect indicating the type of jackpot game that is started when the current game ball has passed the specific region 53 as the “specific region pass effect”. For example, the above-described state advantage is displayed on the effect display device 27. This allows the player to recognize the type of “big hit game via small hits” (status advantage) before the “big hit game via small hits” is started. It can enhance the game entertainment related to.

F. Modified example:
Next, a modified example of the present invention will be described. In the above-described embodiment, the normal symbol operation gate 36, the second start port 17, and the small hit start gate 37 are provided at positions where a right-handed game ball can enter. Not limited to this, a small hitting start gate 37 may be provided at a position where it is difficult for a game ball that can enter the normal symbol operating gate 36 and the second start port 17 to enter. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the normal symbol operating gate 36 and the second starting port 17 (starting region) are provided at positions where a right-handed game ball can enter (provided in the first region) The hit start gate 37 (second specific area) may be provided at a position where a left-handed game ball can enter (provided in the second area). The gate 36 and the second starting port 17 (starting area) are provided at positions where left-handed game balls can enter (provided in the first area), and the small hitting start gate 37 (second specific area) is on the right. It is good also as being provided in the position where the hit game ball can enter (it is provided in the 2nd field).

  In this way, it is possible to prevent the game ball launched aiming at the normal symbol operating gate 36 and the second starting port 17 from passing through the small hitting start gate 37 against the intention of the player during the electric support state. Can do. As a result, after the player enters the small hit standby state, the player again starts the small hit game by aiming the small hit start gate 37 (changing the launch intensity of the game ball) and firing the game ball. Therefore, the small hit game can be easily started at the timing intended by the player. For example, the normal symbol operation gate 36 and the second start opening 17 are provided at a position where a right-handed game ball can enter, and the small hit start gate 37 is provided at a position where a left-handed game ball can enter. In the case of the configuration, when the right hit is made, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the small hit standby state is entered, and then the left hit is made to pass the small hit start gate 37 to the game ball. A small hit game can be started.

  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 embodiment, the game ball may pass through the specific area 53 during the small hit game by making both the opening pattern of the small winning big winning opening 51 and the operation pattern of the sorting member 77 different. (Passing difficulty) was made different. Not limited to this, it is possible that the game ball passes through the specific area 53 during the small hit game by making any one of the opening pattern of the small winning big winning opening 51 and the operation pattern of the distribution member 77 different ( It is good also as making passage difficulty (difference) different.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the big hit determination based on the first special figure hold is not determined as “small hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even a big hit determination based on the first special figure hold may be determined as “small hit”. Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined that “missing” is not determined in the jackpot determination based on the second special figure hold. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even a jackpot determination based on the second special figure hold may be able to be determined as “off”.

  In the embodiment described above, the opening pattern of the big winning prize winning port 31d (the execution pattern of the big hit game) is the same for the “big hit game for direct hit” and “the big hit game via the small hit”. These may be different from each other. Also, different open patterns may be set according to the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the electric support state is terminated when the symbol variation game is performed a predetermined number of times (100, 80, 60) without playing the big hit game (the non-electric support state is set). However, it may be continued until the next jackpot game is played.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the non-electric support state or the electric support state. However, the big hit determination is determined as “big hit” with a predetermined probability (low probability). The gaming state after the end of the big hit game may be set in the “low probability state” or the “high probability state” determined as “big hit” with a higher probability than the low probability state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the small hit game is performed when the game ball passes through the small hit start gate 37 in the small hit standby state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If it passes through the area (second specific area), it may be configured to play a small hit game. For example, a small hit game may be performed when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance in a small hit standby state.

  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 switch 16s or the like provided on the game board) , The second start opening switch 17s, the small hit gate switch 37s, the big hit big prize opening switch 31s, the small hit big prize opening switch 51s, etc.), and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the incoming balls. Thus, the example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game has been described. The present invention can also be applied to the type of gaming machine to be given. 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), 16 ... 1st starting opening (starting area), 17 ... 2nd starting opening (starting area), 28 ... 1st symbol display apparatus, 32 ... 2nd symbol display apparatus, 31d ... Big hit Big winning opening 37 for small hits (second specific area), 51 Big winning opening 51 for small hits (variable ball opening), 53 ... Specific area (first specific area), 200 ... Main control board 201 ... CPU (identification information display means), 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU.

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,
When the identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information is provided, and the result of the variation display of the identification information is the first specific result, and the game ball that has entered the variable entrance has passed the first specific area In addition, a gaming machine that executes a specific game advantageous to the player,
Variable display of the results of identification information starts execution of a variable ball entrance opening open game where the variable inlet ball port and game balls after a second identification result passes through the second specific region becomes possible ball entrance,
A game ball that triggers the execution of the variable entrance opening game by passing through the second specific area, the game ball passes through the second specific area and flows down on the game board. Is configured so as not to enter the variable entrance .

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When the identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information is provided, and the result of the variation display of the identification information is the first specific result, and the game ball that has entered the variable entrance has passed the first specific area In addition, a gaming machine that executes a specific game advantageous to the player,
The variable entrance is capable of entering when the game ball passes the second specific area after the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the second specific result. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first specific result has a first aspect and a second aspect,
The case where the result of the variation display of the identification information is the second specific result of the second aspect is more than the case where the result of the variation display of the identification information is the second specific result of the first aspect. A gaming machine in which a game ball entering the variable entrance is easy to pass through the first specific area. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
When the result of the variation display of the identification information is the second specific result, an effect is shown that indicates that the variable entrance is allowed to enter if the game ball passes the second specific area. To play. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The identification information display means variably displays the identification information based on the game ball passing through the starting area,
The start area is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first area among game areas where the game ball can flow down can pass,
The gaming machine, wherein the second specific area is provided at a position through which a game ball flowing down a second area different from the first area in the gaming area can pass.

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