JP2016202320A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine with a high level of amusement never existed before by enhancing a correlation between a first special symbol and a second special symbol that vary simultaneously.SOLUTION: When in a normal game state if a big win (jackpot) value can be confirmed at a second reservation storage, a variation pattern selection table to be used for a first special symbol is shifted to a variation pattern selection table with a shorter average variation time than a normal average variation time, and a variation pattern selection table to be used for a second special symbol is shifted to a variation pattern selection table with a longer average variation time than the normal average variation time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit due to winning at a start opening.

  Pachinko machines that have become the mainstream in recent years, the first special symbol fluctuates when a game ball enters the first start opening, the second special symbol fluctuates when the game ball enters the second start opening, When the special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed with the big hit symbol indicating the big hit, the big hit game is generated, and the second special symbol is more than the case where the symbol showing the big hit is fixedly displayed on the first special symbol. In the case of the symbol confirmation display showing the big hit at, it is easier to select a big hit game that is advantageous to the player (the number of rounds is high, the percentage of high probability game state after the big hit game is high, etc.), and The second special symbol is preferentially changed over the first special symbol.

  In addition, as described in Japanese Patent No. 5393348 <Patent Document 1> and Japanese Patent No. 5400576 <Patent Document 2>, there is a pachinko gaming machine in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are simultaneously changed.

  In Patent Document 1, when one special symbol is confirmed and displayed with a symbol indicating winning, the other special symbol that is changing is determined and displayed with a symbol indicating loss before reaching a predetermined variation time. In Patent Document 2, when one special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a winning symbol, measurement of the variation time of the other special symbol is suspended, and the one special symbol is interrupted. After the jackpot game generated by the above, a configuration for restarting the measurement of the variation time of the other special symbol that has been interrupted is described.

Japanese Patent No. 5393348 Japanese Patent No. 5400576

  As described above, even if the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed at the same time, only when one of the special symbols is confirmed with the symbol indicating the winning effect, the other special symbol is affected. There is a problem that the characteristic that two special symbols fluctuate simultaneously is not fully exhibited.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention aims to provide an unprecedented high-ballistic ball game machine by enhancing the relevance between the first special symbol and the second special symbol that change at the same time. To do.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A first hold storage means for storing a predetermined number of random numbers extracted due to the game balls entering the first start opening as a first hold memory in the order of entry;
A second hold storage means for storing a predetermined number of random numbers extracted due to the game ball entering the second start port as a second hold storage in the order of entry;
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a jackpot game based on the first hold memory or the second hold memory;
A first special symbol control for performing a fixed display after performing a variable display using a variable time selected from a predetermined variable time selection table for the first special symbol for notifying the result of the success / failure determination based on the first reserved memory. Means,
Second special symbol control for performing a fixed display after performing a variable display using a variable time selected from a predetermined variable time selection table for the second special symbol for notifying the result of the success / failure determination based on the second reserved memory Means, and
The first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed at the same time, and when one of the special symbols is displayed in a definite manner to indicate a big hit, if the other special symbol is in a variable display, the remaining special time is considered. In the bullet ball game machine which performs the fixed display to end the fluctuation display and notify the loss,
Random number value confirmation means for confirming whether the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory before the determination of the jackpot determining means is a specific value;
Selection table switching means for switching the variation time selection table,
The selection table switching means
The random number confirmation means is used for the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the other reserved memory on the condition that at least one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has confirmed the specific value. This is a ball game machine characterized by switching a variable time selection table.

  There may be a plurality of random numbers extracted due to one game ball entering the first start port and the second start port, and a random number for determining whether or not a big hit is won (whether or not) Then, as a result of the determination, a random number that determines the type of the special symbol that informs the transition to the jackpot game may be acquired. Moreover, you may acquire the random number which determines the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) until a special symbol carries out a fixed display with those random numbers.

  The specific value confirmed by the random number confirmation means may be a value that causes a jackpot, and further confirms the contents of the jackpot game and the jackpot symbol determination random number that determines the game state after the jackpot game ends. It is good. The content of the specific value in that case is, for example, a value that generates a 15-round jackpot game, a value that shifts to an open extended state (short-time state), a high-probability game state after the jackpot game ends, or the like. In addition, even if the confirmation result of the success / failure determination is lost, the specific value confirms the reach determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern determination random value, and determines the specific reach (for example, to the player) A value indicating a reach that can give a big hit expectation may be a specific value. Thereby, a so-called gassing effect can be performed.

  If one of the special symbols has a variable display that is a big hit, and the other special symbol starts to display a variable, the variable display of the loss is started regardless of whether the other reserved memory is successful. When the special symbol is confirmed and displayed, the first hold storage means or the second hold is configured so that if the other special symbol is changing, the display is forcibly confirmed without regard to the result of the determination of success / failure. When a specific value is stored in one of the storage means, the change time selection table used for the other change display is switched. From the change display of the special figure using the change time to the final display. The symbol control is performed based on the result of the determination. If the special symbol shows a big hit symbol while the other special symbol has been changed in the variable time selection table, the decision of success / failure determination will be made even if the selected variable time has not been reached. Regardless of the result, the losing symbol is confirmed and displayed. In addition, for those that change when the change time selection table is switched, the change display is ended based on the change time selected at the start of the change. In addition, the condition for the selection table switching means to switch the variable time selection table is not limited to confirming a specific value in one reserved storage, but other conditions may be added. A specific value may not be stored in the hold storage.

The ball game machine according to claim 2
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The first starting port is a entrance where the entrance rate does not change constantly,
The second starting port is disposed at a predetermined distance from the first starting port, and the second starting port A, in which the rate of entering the ball is not constantly changed, and the variable winning is arranged at a distance from the first starting port than the predetermined distance. A second starting port B comprising a device,
The predetermined variation time selection table is provided with a first selection table having an average variation time shorter than that of the normal selection table,
When the jackpot game ends, it is a normal gaming state, a high probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the determination of success or failure is higher than the normal gaming state, and / or the operation of the variable prize winning device than the normal gaming state The game state after the end of the big hit game is greater when the second hold memory is won than when the first hold memory is won, and the game state can be shifted to any one of the extended game states with a long open time. It has a high probability of being advantageous to the player,
The selection table switching means includes
On the condition that the random value confirmation means confirms at least the specific value in the second reserved memory in the normal gaming state, the variation time selection table used for the variation display of the first special symbol is extracted from the normal selection table. A ball game machine characterized by switching to the first selection table.

  It is desirable that the flow path for entering the game ball into the first start port and the second start port A and the flow path for entering the game ball into the second start port B are different flow paths. When the launch intensity is adjusted to allow the game ball to enter the second start port B, it is preferable that the game ball does not easily roll along the flow path that enters the first start port and the second start port A. is there.

  In addition, it may be provided with a start port distribution means for alternately distributing the game balls to the first start port and the second start port A each time the game ball enters, An alternating distribution type starter device (so-called 8-chucker) is suitable as a distribution unit that alternately distributes one starter port or the second starter port A one by one, but the first starter port and the second starter port A Other configurations may be used as long as it is possible to perform the operation of alternately distributing the game balls one by one. Further, instead of alternately distributing one by one, it may be configured to distribute alternately at a predetermined ratio. The distribution may be a mechanical type using the game ball's own weight or an electric driving source.

  The variable time selection table preferably has a plurality of selection tables in addition to the normal selection table and the first selection table, and may have a plurality of normal selection tables and a plurality of first selection tables.

  The gaming state in which the determination is made includes a normal gaming state, a high probability gaming state, and an open extended state, and the high probability gaming state and the open extended state may be implemented simultaneously. In addition, “when the second hold memory is won, the probability that the game state after the big hit game is advantageous to the player is higher” is the second hold than when the first hold memory is won. In the case where the memory is won, it is preferable that the ratio of shifting to the high probability gaming state and / or the open extended state at the end of the big hit game is higher.

  The selection table switching means generates a big hit in the normal game state (normal probability state) in the first reserved memory, on the condition that the variable time selection table used for the variable display of the first special symbol is switched from the normal selection table to the first selection table. It is possible to add that the value to be stored is not stored, “in the normal gaming state, the random value confirmation means does not confirm the value that is a big hit in the first reserved memory, and the specific value is stored in the second reserved memory. If “is confirmed,” the variation time selection table used for the variation display of the first special symbol may be switched from the normal selection table to the first selection table.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is:
In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
The predetermined variation time selection table is provided with a second selection table having an average variation time longer than that of the normal selection table,
The selection table switching means includes
In the normal gaming state, on the condition that the random value confirmation means confirms at least the specific value in the second reserved memory, the variable display of the second reserved memory stored before the specific value The bullet ball game machine is characterized in that the variable time selection table used for is switched from a normal selection table to the second selection table.

  The variable time selection table preferably has a plurality of selection tables in addition to the normal selection table and the second selection table, and may have a plurality of normal selection tables and a plurality of second selection tables. Further, the normal selection table described in claim 2 and the normal selection table described in claim 3 do not have to be the same variable time selection table.

  According to the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, not only when one special symbol displays a decisive display of the jackpot symbol, but also because the specific value is stored in one holding storage means, Since the variation time selection table for determining the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the storage means is switched, the player can expect the random number value that can be expected in one reserved storage means because the variation time of the other special symbol has changed. It is possible to enjoy an unprecedented game that can be guessed that is stored.

  According to the ball game machine of the second aspect, since the variation time of the first special symbol is shortened when the specific value is stored in the second reserved storage means while achieving the same effect as the first aspect, Before the jackpot symbol corresponding to the specific value of the second special symbol is fixedly displayed, the probability of digesting all the first reserved memory stored in the first reserved memory means is increased, and after the jackpot game of the second special symbol is finished. Despite the transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player (open extended state, high probability gaming state), the game returns to an unfavorable gaming state again by making a big hit in the determination of whether or not the first reserved memory remains. This can be avoided as much as possible.

  According to the ball game machine of the third aspect, it remains after the big hit game of the second special symbol ends by extending the variation time of the second special symbol while achieving the same effect as the second aspect. It is possible to further avoid returning to the disadvantaged gaming state again by hitting the first reserved memory.

The front view of the game board 1. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the start distribution apparatus 33. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the distribution apparatus 92. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a game machine. The flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table switching process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the 1st hit / no-go determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the 1st hit / no-go determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the 1st hit / fail determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the 2nd success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the 2nd success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. Chart 1 showing an example of a variation pattern selection table of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Chart 2 showing an example of a variation pattern selection table of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A chart showing the contents of the jackpot game according to the type of jackpot symbol The flowchart 1 which shows the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. 5 is a flowchart 4 illustrating special game processing executed by the main control device 80. The flowchart which shows the probability entrance entrance confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. A display example of the effect symbol display device 6.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and can take various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 of a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 1 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b divided into a first game area 3a and a second game area 3b. The left side of the center case 5 arranged in the section is the first game area 3a, and the right side is the second game area 3b. As a result, the first game area 3a is reached when the game ball is launched at a predetermined firing strength, and the second game area 3b is reached when the game ball is fired at a predetermined launch strength or higher. . In addition, a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b.

  The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window or the like on which the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays an effect symbol) can be faced. In the second game area 3b on the right side of the center case 5, the gate 17 and the second start port B12b (corresponding to the second start port B comprising the second start port and the variable winning device of the present invention) are unitized. A composite winning device is arranged. The second starting port B12b is provided with a normal electric accessory provided with an openable / closable wing piece. If the wing piece is not opened, the game ball is blocked by the restricting member 40 and cannot enter the second starting port B12b. It has become. An attacker-type first major winning opening 14 and a second major winning opening 15 are vertically arranged below the composite winning device in the second gaming area 3b, and a right winning opening 31d is located on the right side of the second major winning opening 15. Is provided.

  Below the center case 5 are a first start port 11 (corresponding to the first start port of the present invention) and a second start port A12a (corresponding to the second start port and the second start port A of the present invention). A starter apportioning device 33 provided with is arranged. The detailed configuration and operation of the starter distribution device 33 will be described later with reference to FIG. The starting distribution device 33 has a configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball that has flowed down the second game area 3b (on the right side of the center case 5) to enter the game nail. As a result, only the game balls that have flowed substantially through the first game area 3a (the left side of the center case 5) can enter the first start port 11 and the second start port A. On the left side of the start distribution device 33, a first left winning port 31a, a second left winning port 31b, and a third left winning port 31c are provided. The first left winning port 31a, the second left winning port 31b, the third left winning port 31c, and the right winning port 31d are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not always change.

  Also, below the starting distribution device 33, there is disposed a distribution device 92 provided with a probability changing port 94 through which a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 15 enters, and the configuration is shown in FIG. Will be described later.

  Below the second winning prize opening 15 are a first special symbol display device 9 composed of 7-segment LEDs, a second special symbol display device 10, an ordinary symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the number of ordinary symbol reservations. A display device 8, a first special symbol reservation number display device 18, and a second special symbol reservation number display device 19 are arranged. Note that the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 are arranged at positions where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and the symbols themselves to be displayed are difficult to discriminate. The player pays attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6 and plays the game.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, the game ball enters the start distribution device 33 only when the game ball flows down to the first game area 3a, and the game ball enters the first start port 11. When the ball (the first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 9, stops after a predetermined time, and the second start port A12a When the game ball enters (the second start port switch A12c (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol starts changing in the second special symbol display device 10 and stops after a predetermined time.

  When the game ball is caused to flow down to the second game area 3b, the game ball enters the gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), and the normal symbol display device 7 displays the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol). , Which is also described in the ordinary figure), starts to display the fluctuation and stops after a predetermined time, and drives the electric utility solenoid 12e (see FIG. 4) to be described later according to the stopped ordinary figure. When the electric utility solenoid 12e is driven, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory opens almost synchronously and enters the second starting port B12b (detection of the second starting port switch B12d (see FIG. 4)). Is configured to be possible. When a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory that is the second start opening B12b, the second special symbol display device 10 starts the variable display on the second special symbol display device 10 and stops after a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the second starting port B12b has a configuration in which a game ball cannot be entered unless the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven, but a configuration in which the ball can be entered only by difficulty in entering the ball. It is good.

  The first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the first special symbol) and the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the second special symbol) are judged whether the other special symbol is correct or not even if one special symbol is changing. Is executed, and the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 start the variable display based on the determination result, and perform the fixed display after a predetermined time. As a result, the two special symbols can be changed and displayed simultaneously. The effect symbol display device 6 simultaneously displays an effect display of the first pseudo symbol linked to the first special symbol and an effect display of the second pseudo symbol linked to the second special symbol according to the gaming state at that time. (Details will be described later with reference to the drawings).

  A first big prize opening solenoid 14b and a second big prize opening solenoid 15b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, are driven in accordance with the final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the first big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the first big prize opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and a game ball enters the first big prize opening 14 (count switch 14a (see FIG. 4)). When the second big prize opening solenoid 15b is driven, the door member of the second big prize opening 15 is opened almost synchronously, and the game ball enters the second big prize opening 15 A ball (a count switch 15a (see FIG. 4) detects a game ball) is configured. The contents of the opening of each big winning opening in the big hit game will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Since the gate 17 and the second starting opening B12b made of the ordinary electric accessory, the first big winning opening 14, and the second big winning opening 15 are arranged in the second game area 3b (on the right side of the center case 5). When the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state or the open extended gaming state, the player adjusts the firing handle so that all of the launched game balls reach the second gaming area 3b (predetermined launching). Launch a game ball above the strength).

  Next, an outline of the operation of the gaming machine will be described. The pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability variation machine, and the determination of success / failure based on the game ball entering the first start port 11, the second start port A12a, and the second start port B12b is a normal gaming state (low probability). Gaming state) (corresponding to the normal gaming state of the present invention) and a high probability gaming state (corresponding to the high probability gaming state of the present invention) with a higher probability of winning a big hit compared to the normal gaming state Will be implemented. In this embodiment, the normal (low) probability is set to 1 / 305.1 and the high probability is set to 1 / 30.51.

  In addition, it has an open extension function that changes the operating time of the ordinary electric accessory (second start port B12b). When the open extension function is not activated, the ordinary electric accessory is not used for one hit of the normal symbol. A 0.2-second opening operation is performed once, and when the opening extension function is activated (corresponding to the opening extension state of the present invention), the normal electric accessory is opened for 1.8 seconds with respect to one hit of the normal symbol. The operation is set to be performed twice.

  The variation pattern (variation time) of the first and second special symbols in the gaming state in which the opening extension function is activated (opening extension state) is a variation pattern selection table used in the gaming state when the opening extension function is not activated. The variation pattern selection table is set to be shorter than the average variation time. As a result, the number of fluctuations of special symbols per unit time when the open extension function is activated is increased (short time state) compared to when the open extension function is not activated. Operates in the same way as start and end.

  It should be noted that when the open extension function is activated, the time reduction function for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (increasing the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time) is also activated. Specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation time when the opening extension function is not activated is set to 6.2 seconds, and the normal symbol fluctuation time when the opening extension function is activated is set to 0.7 seconds. Yes. As a result, when the opening extension function is activated, the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time is increased, and the operation trigger of the ordinary electric accessory is greatly increased. As a result, the rate of entering the ordinary electric accessory per unit time increases, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol increases, and the decrease in holding balls is suppressed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the high probability gaming state is not determined based on the type of jackpot symbol at the time of determination of success / failure, but during the jackpot game, The game ball that has entered the winning opening 15 enters the probability changing port 94, so that it is determined to shift to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game is finished (high probability giving means).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment displays a total of 120 variation displays of the first special figure and the second special figure after the big hit game is completed on condition that the game ball enters the probability changing port 94 during the big hit game. It is configured to continue the high probability gaming state (so-called ST machine) until it is performed or until a new big hit occurs by the 120th time, and if the gaming ball does not enter the probability changing hole 94 during the big hit game, It does not become a probabilistic gaming state, but is in a short-time state (open extended state) until the first and second special drawings are displayed 100 times in total, or until a new jackpot occurs by the 100th time. . The contents of the jackpot game (the contents of the operation of the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15) are different between the big hit of the first special figure and the big special prize of the second special figure. For details, see FIG. Will be described later.

  Next, the structure of the start distribution apparatus 33 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view for explaining the configuration of the starting distribution device 33, and is a cross-sectional view cut at a predetermined position from the front front side so that the internal structure can be easily understood. The starter distribution device 33 has a mounting board 33b for mounting the starter distribution apparatus 33 on the front side surface of the game board 1, and an odd-shaped cross section in front of the mounting board 33b and can distribute game balls inside. And a housing member 33c serving as a housing in which a space is formed.

  The mounting board 33b has four screw holes that can be inserted into the game board 1 by inserting countersunk screws from the front. Since the housing member 33c shown in FIG. 2 is illustrated in a state where the internal configuration is easily understood as described above, the housing member 33c is provided at the foremost position of the housing member 33c to prevent the game ball from flowing out to the outside. A lid (not shown) is shown in a removed state for convenience. In the upper part of the housing member 33c, a entrance 33a is opened upward so that a game ball flowing down the game area 3 can enter.

  Further, the first start port 11 and the second start port for discharging the game balls that have entered the housing member 33c from the entrance port 33a to the rear of the housing member 33c are respectively provided on both lower sides of the housing member 33c. A12a is opened toward the front. The first start port 11 is configured to communicate with a first start port switch 11a (not shown), and the second start port A12a is configured to communicate with a second start port switch A12c (not shown). Further, in front of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port A12a, a guide rail for guiding the game ball to each starting port is formed in an E shape in a cross section in a front view. The guide rail is formed to be inclined downward toward the rear. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the housing member 33c from the ball entrance 33a is distributed to any one of the guide rails by the distribution member 34 described below, the game ball is surely and quickly transferred to the first start port. 11 or the second starting port A12a.

  At the approximate center of the housing member 33c, there is provided a sorting member 34 that is formed in a symmetrical shape when viewed from the left and right and is pivoted so that it can be swung (rotated) left and right by a central support shaft 34a. At the position directly below the sorting member 34, the sorting member 34 is swung clockwise by a predetermined angle, and the lower right portion of the sorting member 34 is in contact with the sorting member 34 so that the sorting member 34 is swung clockwise. A stopper that stops and stops the counterclockwise swinging of the sorting member 34 by contacting the lower left portion of the sorting member 34 at a position where the sorting member 34 swings a predetermined angle counterclockwise. The member 33d is formed so as to protrude forward in an isosceles triangular shape when viewed from the front.

  In addition, the distribution member 34 is configured not to rotate counterclockwise while maintaining its posture by its own weight when it swings clockwise and comes into contact with the stopper member 33d (FIG. 2 (e)). ing. In this posture, when a game ball enters from the upper entrance 33a, the fallen game ball is received by the recess in the upper left part of the sorting member 34 (FIG. 2 (a)), and the center of gravity position Is changed, is swung counterclockwise, and the further swinging is stopped by the stopper member 33d (FIG. 2B), and the posture is maintained again by its own weight.

  At this time, the distribution member 34 is configured to drop the game ball received first onto the guide rail located at the lower left and distribute the game ball toward the first start port 11. Similarly, the sorting member 34 is configured to drop the game ball on the guide rail located at the lower right and distribute the game ball toward the second starting port A12a. Thus, every time a game ball enters from the entrance 33a, the start distribution device 33 can alternately distribute the game balls to the first start port 11 and the second start port A12a one by one. It is configured to be possible.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the distribution device 92 provided with the probability variation port 94 will be described. A warp outlet 92a is provided on the inner upper portion of the sorting apparatus 92, and all the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 15 flow into the sorting apparatus 92 from the warp outlet 92a. A pair of sorting blades 93 is provided below the warp outlet 92a and operates when the second big prize opening 15 is opened and closed.

  If the game ball flows out from the warp outlet 92a when the distribution blade 93 is closed (FIG. (A)), the game ball does not enter the probability variation port 94 because it is led to the lost port 92b. When the game ball flows out from the warp outlet 92a when it is opened (FIG. (B)), it enters the probability variation port 94 indicated by V. Therefore, by setting the respective times in the closed state of FIG. (A) and the open state of FIG. Note that the game ball guided to the sorting device 92 is a game ball in which the second count switch 15a has detected the ball entering the second grand prize winning hole 15.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50, and is configured around the main controller 80. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and a power supply circuit that merely relay signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  At the input end of the main controller 80, the first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11 via the game board relay terminal board 74, and the second start port A12 have entered the ball. A second start port switch A12c that detects a game ball, a second start port switch B12d that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port B12, and a game ball that has entered the gate 17 that operates a normal symbol is detected. A normal symbol operation switch 17a, a first count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 14, and a second for counting the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 15. Count switch 15a, probability variation switch 94a that detects a ball entering probability variation hole 94, and the first left winning port 31a, the second left winning port 31b, the third left winning port 31c, and the right winning port 31d. Winning to detect game balls And the switch 31e is connected.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 7, which are connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, the first special symbol. The lighting of the number-of-holds display device 18, the second special symbol number-of-holds display device 19, and the normal symbol number-of-holds display device 8 is controlled.

  At the output end of the main controller 80, there are provided a first big prize opening solenoid 14b for driving the door member of the first big prize opening 14 via the game board relay terminal board 74 and a door member of the second big prize opening 15. The second big prize opening solenoid 15b to be driven, the universal electric component solenoid 12e to drive the blade member of the ordinary electric combination serving as the second start opening B12b, and the vibration driving the distribution blade 93 in the distribution device 92. The first and second solenoids 93b are connected to the first special symbol display device 9 for displaying the first special symbol via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol display device 9 is displayed. 1 special figure hold number display device 18, second special figure display device 10 that displays the second special symbol, second special figure hold number display device 19 that displays the number of reserved special symbols stored in the second special symbol, and normal symbol Normal symbol display device 7 for displaying the symbol, and normal symbol hold storage And Prussian view number of holding the display device 8 for displaying and is connected with the hall computer 87 (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal board 75 and the external connection terminal board 78, are connected.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. When a signal indicating that a game ball is input or a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor to stop because the output of the signals is stopped. The driving of 20 is resumed.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. To send a fire stop signal. In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out to the outside of the machine. However, it is also possible to use a sealed structure in which the prize balls generated in accordance with winnings are stored as ball data without being paid out.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 27, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device converts the data for the lamp control. Based on the operation of the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled. In addition, an effect button switch is connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect button 67, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83.

  Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82. The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S70 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S75 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing the main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When S10 is negative, that is, when it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial setting (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory and a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as an initial symbol, etc.) The initial values are written in the work area (S15) and the like (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S75).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3966”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that is incremented by 1 each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3966", the next process starts. Is returned to “0”, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. For example, if this value is 250, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3966” “0” “1”. The winning value in this embodiment (the special figure winning value common to the first special figure and the second special figure) is 23 to 35 in the normal gaming state (low probability), and 23 to 152 in the high probability gaming state. Yes.

  When the big hit determination random number is updated once (3967 times), the initial random number value at that time is used as the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determining random number makes one round again, the initial value random number at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determining random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “249” “87” “88”... “3966” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value.

  The jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. Each time this process is incremented by 1 and exceeds the maximum value, the initial value is “0”. Return to. The small-hit symbol determination random number update process (S35) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 150 integers from “0” to “149”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value. Return to "0".

  The subsequent hit determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0". Note that the values to be won (normal winning) are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. This winning determination random number update processing is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, small hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination Random numbers are used to draw special symbols.

  The reach determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and is the initial value “0”. Return to. In the normal probability state, the number of values that reach when the variable time reduction function is not activated is 21, and the values are “0” to “20”, and reach when the variable time reduction function is activated in the normal probability state. The number of values is 5, the values are “0” to “4”, the number of values that reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are “0” to “5”.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S50) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S55), the first starting port 11, the second starting port Aa12a, the second starting port B12b, the gate 17, the first to third winning ports 31a to 31c, the right winning port 31d, and the first major winning port. 14, confirmation of winning of the second big winning opening 15 and probability changing opening 94 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed. In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11, the second start port A12a, and the second start port B12b, a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. A plurality of random numbers are acquired, but the number that can be reserved is up to 4 at the first start port 11, and up to 4 at the second start port A12a and the second start port B12b. A configuration in which a plurality of random numbers are not stored and stored only when a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port 11, the second starting port A12a, or the second starting port B2b when the number is four. It has become.

  Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S60) for determining whether or not a big hit is made. When this success / failure determination process (S60) ends, each output process (S65) such as an image output process is subsequently executed. In each output process (S65), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 causes the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the first big prize opening solenoid 14b, Output processing is executed for each of the two big prize opening solenoids 15b, the universal electric component solenoid 12e, the sorting blade solenoid 93b, and the like. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S55) that there is a winning game ball at each winning port on the game board 1, the winning ball data is output to the payout control device 81 so as to pay out the gaming ball as a winning ball. In the process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83, an error signal is output to the effect symbol control device 82 in order to notify that there is an error when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine. Each process is executed.

  The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S70) is a process for monitoring whether or not fraudulent with respect to the normal winning mouths (first to third left winning mouths 31a to 31c, right winning mouth 31d) is performed. In this process, it is determined whether or not there are more game balls than the predetermined number, and if there are more game balls, the game ball is determined to be illegal.

  The above-described remaining process subsequent to this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S75), but is the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S70 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt process once is not uniform. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (3967 from 0 to 3966) when the big hit determination random number is made one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. The hit determination random number update process (S40) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In the start winning process, the main control device 80 stores various random numbers, such as for jackpot determination, that are acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 11, the second start port A12a, and the second start port B12b as reserved storage. Is stored (stored). In this process, a pre-reading determination process (corresponding to the random value checking means of the present invention) for confirming (determining) whether or not the stored random number is a preset value before performing the appropriateness determination process described later. Do. Further, in this process, a process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the first start port 11, the second start port A12a, and the second start port B12b to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed. Thereafter, the reserved memory stored when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 is stored in the first reserved memory (corresponding to the first reserved memory of the present invention), the second starting port A12a and the second starting port B12b. The hold memory stored when the game ball enters will be described as the second hold memory (corresponding to the second hold memory of the present invention).

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lighting of each of the first special figure hold number display device 18 and the second special figure hold number display device 19 is four (the maximum hold memory number is four). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the maximum number of memories may be eight. Even if the number of reserved memories is 0, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers extracted when a game ball wins the first starting port 11, the second starting port A12a, and the second starting port B12b are In the same manner as when there is a memory number less than the maximum value, it is stored in main controller 80.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit value (four) (S105). If the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the small hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the first reserved memory, A process of adding 1 to the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of first reserved memories is performed (S110).

  Subsequent to S110, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S115). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 1, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbols and the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening extension function of the normal electric accessory is activated. If the value is 0, main controller 80 determines that it is a non-time-short state (non-open extended state).

  If S115 is an affirmative determination (S115: yes), a prefetch determination process (corresponding to the random value confirmation means of the present invention) is performed (S120). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number is a value that causes a big hit, and if it is a big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is confirmed. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit is lost, it is checked whether the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super reach, it is confirmed whether or not it is a reach value, and the variation time is confirmed from the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is confirmed whether or not the random number stored on hold is the first hold stored that the player can expect to win the jackpot (whether or not an effect that can expect a jackpot is possible even if the player loses).

  Following S120, it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory stored based on the result of the prefetch determination is a big hit value (S125). If the determination is affirmative (S125: yes), 1 is set to the first prefetch determination flag. Set (S130). The first prefetch flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the big hit value is stored in the first hold memory, and if the value is 0, the big hit value is stored in the first hold memory. The main controller 80 determines that it has not been performed.

  Following the negative determination of S130 or S125 (S125: no), a first prefetch determination command is generated based on the result of the prefetch determination and is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S135), S135, or Following the negative determination in S115 (S115: no), a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S140).

  Following the negative determination of S140 or S100 (S100: no) and the negative determination of S105 (S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch A12c has detected a game ball (S145), and a negative determination is made. If so (S145: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch B12d has detected a game ball (S150). If S145 is an affirmative determination (S145: yes) or S150 is an affirmative determination (S150: yes), it is determined whether the number of second reserved memories stored in main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (four). (S155). If the determination is affirmative (S155: yes), the extracted big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the small hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number is stored as the second reserved memory, A process of adding 1 to the second reserved memory counter indicating the number of second reserved memories is performed (S160).

  Following S160, it is determined whether or not the time flag is 0 (S165). If the determination is affirmative (S165: yes), a prefetch determination process having the same contents as S120 is performed (S170), and the result of the prefetch determination is determined. It is determined whether or not the stored second hold memory is a big hit value (S175). If the determination is affirmative (S175: yes), the second prefetch determination flag is set to 1 (S180). If S175 is negative, that is, if it is a loss (S175: no), it is determined whether or not the reach determination random number stored in the second reserved memory based on the result of the prefetch determination is a super reach value (S185). (S185: yes), 2 is set to the second prefetch determination flag (S190).

  The second prefetch determination flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the big hit value is stored in the second reserved memory, and if the value is 2, the super reach value is stored in the second reserved memory. If the value is 0, main controller 80 determines that the big hit value and the super reach value are not stored in the second reserved storage.

  Following the negative determination (S185: no) in S180, S190, or S185, a second prefetch determination command is generated based on the result of the prefetch determination and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S193), S193. Alternatively, following the negative determination in S165 (S165: no), a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S160 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S195). Following S195 or S150, S155 negative determination (S150: no, S155: no), the process returns.

  When the sub integrated control device 83 receives the first and second reserved memory number instruction commands, the instruction signal for changing the number of reserved symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved memory number indicated by the received command. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82. When the first and second prefetch determination commands are received, the contents of the prefetch effect are determined based on the received prefetch determination commands, and an instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. In the present embodiment, the setting of the first and second prefetch determination flags is performed only in the normal gaming state (non-short-time state). However, the prefetch determination processing itself may be performed regardless of the gaming state. The determination command may be transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 with reference to the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the random number for determining the variation pattern is acquired when entering the starting opening. However, a configuration in which the random number for acquiring the special symbol is acquired at the start of the variation of the special symbol (acquired at the time of the determination process described later) is also conceivable.

  Next, a special figure variation pattern selection table switching process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This processing corresponds to selection table switching means of the present invention. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the time flag is 0 (S200). If the determination is negative (S200: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), it is determined whether the table flag is 0 (S205). ). The table flag is a value stored in the main control unit 80. If the value is 1, it means that in the normal gaming state, the special pattern variation pattern selection table is switched to a table different from the normal one. If 0, the main controller 80 determines that the normal variation pattern selection table is used in the normal gaming state.

  If the determination in S205 is affirmative, that is, if the normal variation pattern selection table is used in the normal gaming state (S205: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the second prefetch flag is greater than 0 (S210). If a negative determination is made (S210: no), a return is made and an affirmative determination is made, that is, if a value that is a big hit value or a lost but super reach is stored in the second reserved memory (S210: yes), the first look-ahead flag Is determined to be greater than 0 (S215), affirmative determination, that is, if the big hit value is stored in the first hold memory (S215: yes), return, negative determination, that is, the first hold If the jackpot value is not stored in the memory (S215: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the second prefetch flag is 1 (S220).

  If S220 is negative, that is, if the value of the second look-ahead flag is greater than 0 but not 1 (S220: no), the value is 2, so that the effect of shortening the fluctuating time that is not a big hit is implemented. In order to determine whether or not to perform, a switching lottery random number is extracted (S225), it is determined whether or not the extracted random number value is a switching value of the variation pattern selection table (S230), and if it is a negative determination (S230: no) Return.

  If S220 is affirmative (S220: yes), or if S230 is affirmative (S230: yes), the process of switching the fluctuation pattern selection table used for the first special symbol from normal use to fluctuation time reduction (S235), (2) The process of switching the fluctuation pattern selection table used for the special symbol from the normal use to the extension of the fluctuation time (S240) is performed, the table flag is set to 1 (S245), and the table change command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. (S250) Return.

  If S205 is negative, that is, if the special pattern variation pattern selection table is switched to a table different from the normal one in the normal gaming state (S205: no), whether or not the value of the second prefetch flag is 0? If it is determined (S255), if it is negative (S255: no), the process returns and affirmative determination, that is, whether the big special symbol of the second special symbol has already been confirmed (corresponding to the second prefetch flag = 1) or the second forward If the super-reach fluctuation of the second special symbol corresponding to the second reserved memory whose reading flag value is 2 is confirmed in the lost symbol (set the second prefetch determination flag to 0) (S255: yes), the first special The process of switching the variation pattern selection table used for the symbol from the variation time reduction to the normal one (S260), and the variation pattern selection table used for the second special symbol from the variation time extension to the ordinary one Ri Order processing (S265) and performs, by sending a table restore command to the sub integrated control apparatus 83 (S270) to return.

  The above is the special figure variation pattern selection table switching process executed by the main controller 80. The timing at which 0 is set when the value of the second prefetch flag is 1 (the jackpot symbol of the second special figure is fixed) will be described later with reference to the drawing, but when the value is 2, 0 is set. The timing to be displayed may be the time when the corresponding super-reach has made a definite display with the losing symbol as described above, or may be the time when the second special symbol has performed the variable display for a predetermined number of times, or a value of 2 is set. It may be a point in time when a predetermined time has elapsed since then.

  Next, the first success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to individually determine whether the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are appropriate, and this process is a process related to whether the first special symbol is determined individually. Therefore, this process corresponds to the big hit determination means and the first special symbol control means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation, that is, whether or not a big hit game is being played (S300). If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), a return is made. (S300: no), it is determined whether or not the first special figure is changing (S305). If not changing (S305: no), it is determined whether or not the fixed symbol display of the first special figure is being displayed. (S310) If the confirmation display is not in progress (S310: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first reserved memory (S315), and it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 0 (S320).

  The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, it indicates a high probability gaming state (also referred to as a probability variation state). If the value is 0, a normal gaming state (also referred to as a normal state or a low probability state). It is determined that. If S320 is negative, that is, if the gaming state is high probability (S320: no), the processing according to the prior art is performed as processing of the high probability gaming state, and the description is omitted.

  If S320 is affirmative, that is, if it is a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) (S320: yes), a shift process of the first reserved memory is performed (S325). As a result, the oldest first reserved memory is determined as a result of the determination, and 1 is subtracted from the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first special figure forced loss variation flag is 0 (S330). The first special figure forced loss fluctuation flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 1, a fluctuation display in which the second special figure configured to be capable of simultaneous fluctuation with the first special figure is a big hit. The main controller 80 indicates that the first special figure forcibly starts losing fluctuation based on the fact that the first special figure starts, and if the value is 0, the first special figure does not forcibly start losing fluctuation. to decide.

  If the determination in S330 is affirmative, that is, if the second special figure is not displayed as a big win (S325: yes), the big hit determination random number value of the reserved memory that is the target of the success / failure determination and the preset normal game The state determination result comparison table (low probability 1 / 305.1) is compared to compare whether the determination target random number value matches the determination value in the result determination table (S335). Next, it is determined whether or not the comparison result is a big hit (same as the determination value) (S340) (corresponding to the big hit determination means of the present invention). If the determination is positive, that is, if the big hit (S340: yes), the first hold Based on the stored jackpot symbol determination random number, a process of selecting a jackpot symbol to be displayed as a first special figure is performed (S350) (symbol selection means), and the jackpot game content that becomes the contents of the jackpot game based on the selected jackpot symbol A process of setting an opening pattern for the first grand prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15 is performed (S360).

  Here, the contents of the jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol will be described using the chart of FIG. Each of the first special figure and the second special figure has 10 types of jackpot symbols, and any of the jackpot symbols performs 10 rounds of jackpot game. In all jackpot games, the first big prize opening 14 is operated from the first round to the ninth round, and the second big prize opening 15 provided with the probability variation opening 94 is operated only in the final 10 rounds. Accordingly, the game ball entering the second big prize opening 15 in 10 rounds has a configuration that affects the gaming state after the big hit game is finished, and the operation contents of the first big prize opening 14 from the first round to the ninth round. Is the same operation content (9 counts, or 29.0 seconds open) for all jackpot symbols in both the first special figure and the second special figure, but the first special figure and the second special figure only in the last 10 rounds. The contents are different.

  When the first special figure is a big hit, the operation contents of the final 10 rounds are the same as the first big prize opening 14 of the 1st to 9th rounds if the big winning symbol is 1 to 5 (5 types). If 9 counts or 29.0 seconds are released and the jackpot symbol is 6 to 10 (five types), the second big prize opening 15 is opened only once for 0.2 seconds and is finished. In 10 rounds, the sorting blades 93 in the sorting device 92 change from the closed state to the opened state 0.2 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening 15 regardless of the type of special figure or jackpot symbol. , 0.2 seconds after the opening of the second grand prize opening 15 is finished, the closed state returns to the open state. Further, when a game ball enters the probability variation opening 93, the sorting blade 93 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  On the other hand, the operation content of the final 10 rounds when the second special figure is a big hit is the second big prize opening 15 in the same way as the first big prize opening 14 of the first to ninth rounds in all the big hit symbols (10 types). Opens for 9 counts or 29.0 seconds. Accordingly, the game ball can easily enter the second big prize opening 15 and the blade member 93 in the sorting device 92 is changed to the open state when the second big prize opening 15 is operated. A game ball that has entered the winning opening 15 easily enters the probability changing hole 94. As a result, when the second special figure is a big hit, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state and a short-time state after almost all the big hit games are finished, but when the first special figure is a big hit, the probability is about 1/2. Then, after the big hit game is over, it shifts to a high probability gaming state and a short time state. This configuration has a higher probability that the game state after the big hit game is advantageous to the player when the second hold memory is won than when the first hold memory is won Is equivalent to.

  In this embodiment, the rate of entering the second large winning opening 15 has an influence on the rate of entering the probability varying opening 94. However, the probability variation opening 94 is controlled by controlling the opening / closing operation of the distribution blade 93. It is good also as a structure which changes an entrance rate.

  Returning to FIG. 8, following S360, the first special symbol display device 9 and the effect symbol display device 6 display the result based on the determination result, the reach determination random number in the first reserved memory, and the variation pattern determination random number. A variation pattern serving as a symbol variation time is selected from a variation pattern selection table set during the processing (S365).

  Subsequently, the second special figure forced loss variation flag is set to 1 (S370). The second special figure forced loss fluctuation flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. If the value is 1, the second special figure is based on the fact that the first special figure has started a fluctuation display that is a big hit. The main control device 80 determines that the loss fluctuation is forcibly started, and that the second special figure does not forcibly start the fluctuation fluctuation if the value is zero. When 1 is set in the second special figure forced loss fluctuation flag in S370, the second special figure which starts the fluctuation display thereafter selects the loss fluctuation from the start of the fluctuation and starts the fluctuation. When the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the first special figure, 0 is set to the second special figure forced loss fluctuation flag.

  Subsequently, the information of the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction command (S375). On the basis of an instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and the first pseudo-event based on the jackpot symbol and variation pattern information of the first special symbol. The effect change display of the symbol is started. Almost simultaneously with the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 to start the variation of the first special symbol.

  If S340 is negative (S340: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison processing in S335 is a small hit (S380). If positive (S380: yes), a small hit symbol is selected (S385). Subsequently, a small hit game opening pattern setting process is performed (S360), a variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S365), and a change instruction command serving as information on the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device. 83 (S375). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and the first special symbol corresponding to the first special symbol based on the information on the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. Starts pseudo-variation display. Almost simultaneously with the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 to start the variation of the special symbols. In the small hit game, regardless of the type of special drawing, the first grand prize winning opening 14 is opened once for 1.0 second.

  If S380 is negative (S380: no), a lost symbol is selected (S390), and then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S365). Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 53 (S375). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and the first pseudo corresponding to the first special figure based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. Starts variable display of symbols. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S330 is negative, that is, if the second special figure has started a variable display that is a big hit (S330: no), the big hit determination of the first reserved memory that is the determination target in S325 is not performed, and forcibly lost. The symbol is selected (S390), the variation pattern is selected (S365), and the process proceeds to S375. In this case, the reach variation is not selected regardless of the value of the reach random number.

  Next, if the determination in S305 of FIG. 8 is affirmative, that is, if the first special figure is changing (S305: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 9 and the fluctuation time of the first special figure (the fluctuation selected in S365). It is determined whether or not (based on the pattern) has elapsed (S400). If a negative determination is made (S400: no), a return is made. If an affirmative determination is made (S400: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the first special symbol display device 9 is controlled and selected in S350, S385, or S390. The confirmed symbol is confirmed and displayed (S405). The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the confirmation command transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the first pseudo symbol (left middle right) selected in advance to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 receives the signal. In response, the effect symbol display device 6 is controlled to display the first pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. As a result, the first special symbol and the first pseudo symbol have the same timing (synchronization) at the start and end of the fluctuation.

  Subsequent to S405, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a big hit symbol (S410). If the determination is affirmative (S410: yes), the display setting process for the confirmed symbol (the time to be displayed in the confirmed symbol) (S415), the second special figure forced loss confirmation process is performed (S420), the first prefetch flag is set to 0 (S425), and the second special figure forced loss fluctuation flag is set to 0. (S430). The second special figure forced loss confirmation process of S420 is based on the fact that the big hit of the first special figure has been confirmed, and if the second special figure has changed, the second special figure is clearly displayed. This is the process of ending the variable display of the second special figure.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S435). If the determination is affirmative (S435: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S440). Following the negative determination (S435: no) of S440 or S435, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S445). If the determination is affirmative (S445: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S450). Subsequent to the negative determination of S450 or S445 (S445: no), the condition device operation start processing (S455) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start processing (S460) are performed, and the hit start effect instruction command is sub-integrated. The data is transmitted to the control device 83 (S465).

  On the other hand, if the determination in S410 is negative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a jackpot symbol (S410: no), a display setting process for the confirmed symbol (setting of the time to be displayed in the confirmed symbol) is performed (S475), and the probability variation flag. Is determined to be 1 (S480). If the determination is affirmative (S480: yes), the probability variation counter is decremented (S485), whether the probability variation counter is 0 is determined (S490), and if the determination is affirmative (S490: yes). The probability variation flag is set to 0 (S495).

  If S495, or S480, S490 is negative (S480: no, S490: no), it is determined whether or not the time flag is 1 (S500). If it is positive (S500: yes), the time counter is decremented (S505). Then, it is determined whether the hour / hour counter is 0 (S510). If the determination is affirmative (S510: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 (S515). As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9, each time a special symbol performs a definite display according to the determination of success / failure, a probability variation count that regulates a high probability gaming state and a short time state (open extended state) and a short time counter are counted. When the counter reaches the predetermined value (0), the high-probability gaming state and the short-time state are terminated, and the normal gaming state is entered.

  Subsequently, if S515 or S500, S510 is a negative determination (S500: no, S510: no), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a small hit symbol (S520), and if it is an affirmative determination (S520: yes). ), A process for starting the operation of the small hit game is performed (S525). Subsequent to the negative determination (S520: no) in S465, S525, or S520, a state designation command indicating a gaming state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S470), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 8, if the determination in S310 is affirmative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S310: yes), the flow proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 10 to determine whether or not the determined symbol display time has passed (S550). (S550: no) Return, and if it is affirmative (S550: yes), a final symbol display end process (S555) is performed, and the first special symbol display device 9 (second special symbol display device 10) is controlled to control the special symbol. Is finished, the sub-integrated control device 83 is instructed to end the confirmation display of the pseudo symbol, and the process returns. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 has the same configuration in the second determination processing to be described later.

  FIGS. 11 and 12 (10) are flowcharts showing the second win / fail determination process executed by the main controller 80. FIG. The processing configuration of this process is the same as the first success / failure determination process described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10, and the difference is that the process performed for the variation of the second special figure in the first success / failure determination process is the same as this process. In the process (the second success / failure determination process), a processing unit is provided for the variation of the first special figure. For example, in S370 (FIG. 8) of the first success / failure determination process, at the time when the first special figure starts a big hit change, the fluctuation of the second special figure starting after that time is changed from the start of the fluctuation. In order to control to select, the second special figure forced loss fluctuation flag is set to 1, but in this process (second win / fail determination process), 1 is similarly set to the first special figure forced loss fluctuation flag. (S660). Accordingly, since the description of this process is substantially the same as the first success / failure determination process, only the flowchart is shown and used.

  Next, an example of the variation pattern selection table used for determining the variation pattern (variation time) between the first special symbol and the second special symbol using the diagrams shown in FIGS. The contents of the variation pattern selection table that is switched in S235, S240, S260, and S265 of the variation pattern selection table switching process will be described. (1) in FIG. 13 is an example of a normal variation pattern selection table used in the normal gaming state with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variation time of the variation pattern 1 in this selection table is set to 11.0 seconds, and this variation pattern 1 is the variation time selected most frequently in the normal gaming state.

  In the normal gaming state, a common variation pattern selection table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but a variation pattern selection table for the normal gaming state may be provided individually, in which case, for example, The variation pattern of reach A is the same as that of the first special figure but not in the second special figure, or the fluctuation pattern that exists only in the individual selection table is provided. Can be given. However, also in this case, it is preferable that the variation time of the variation pattern 1 selected most frequently is the same time, and the average time is substantially the same.

  (2) of FIG. 13 is an example of a shortened variation pattern selection table used mainly in the time-short state (open extended state) for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also in this selection table, the variation pattern 1 is selected most frequently, and the variation time is set to about 2.0 seconds, and the reach variation is not different from the normal variation pattern selection table, so the time-short state (open extended state) The average variation time of the shortened variation pattern selection table used in is shorter than the average variation time of the normal variation pattern selection table.

  This shortened variation pattern selection table is used to select the variation time of the first special figure even in the normal gaming state by the special figure variation pattern selection table switching process described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Flag = 1 and second prefetch flag = 1) (corresponding to the first selection table of the present invention).

  FIG. 14 (3) also becomes an extended variation pattern selection table used for selecting the variation time of the second special diagram in the normal gaming state by the special diagram variation pattern selection table switching processing of FIG. 7. Also in this selection table, the variation pattern 1 is selected most frequently, and its variation time is set to about 20.0 seconds, and the average variation time becomes longer than the average variation time of the normal variation pattern selection table (in the present invention). Equivalent to the second selection table).

  Next, the special game process executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process is a process of controlling the big hit game in which the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15 are operated based on the release pattern set in S360 of FIG. Also, at the end of the big hit game of this processing, during the big hit game, more specifically, the entrance into the probability changing hole 94 by the probability changing entrance check process (described later with reference to the drawing) performed when the second big prize opening 15 is operated. Based on the confirmation result, the game state after the big hit game is set.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is not operated (S900). If it is affirmative, that is, if it is not a big hit game (S900: yes), it is judged whether or not a small hit game is being played (S905), and if not a small hit game (S905: no), it returns. If a small hit game is being played (S905: yes), it is determined whether or not a small hit start effect is being performed (S910), and if an affirmative determination is made (S910: yes), it is determined whether or not the end time of the small hit start effect is (S915). If S915 is a negative determination (S915: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S915: yes), the first big winning opening 14 is released (S920), and the process returns.

  If S910 is negative (S910: no), it is determined whether or not a small hitting operation is being performed (the first big winning opening 14 is operating) (S925). If it is affirmative (S925: yes), the detection ball of the first count switch 14a is detected. It is determined whether or not the number (the number of balls entered to the first big winning opening 14) is less than nine (S930), and if it is negative (S930: no), the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 as a small hit game Is determined (S935). If the determination is negative (S935), the process returns. If S930 or S935 is an affirmative determination (S930: yes, S935: yes), the first big winning opening 14 is closed (S940), the small hit end effect process is performed (S945), and the process returns. If S925 is negative, that is, if the opening of the first big winning opening 14 that is a small hit game has ended (S925: no), it is determined whether or not the time of the small hit end effect has ended (S950), If the determination is negative (S950: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S950: yes), a small hit game end process is performed (S955), and the process returns.

  If S900 is negative, that is, if a big hit game is being played (S900: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 17, and it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 14 and the second big prize opening 15 are closed (S1000). . If S1000 is an affirmative determination (S1000: yes), it is determined whether or not a big hit start effect is being performed (S1005), and if an affirmative determination is (S1005: yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect time has ended (S1010). If S1010 is a negative determination (S1010: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1010: yes), the first big winning opening 14 is released (S1015) and the process returns.

  If S1005 is negative determination, that is, if the big hit start effect is not being performed (S1005: no), it is determined whether or not it is during the opening interval (S1020), if it is affirmative determination (S1020: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the interval. If it is negative (S825: no), the process returns. If S1025 is affirmative (S1025: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the last 10 rounds to start (S1030), and if negative, the process proceeds to S1015 described above and the first big winning opening 14 is opened. If S1030 is affirmative (S1030: yes), the second big prize opening 15 is released (S1035), and the distribution blade in the distribution device 92 into which the game ball that entered the second big prize opening 15 enters. 93 is performed (S1040), 1 is set to the probability variation effective flag (S1045), and the process returns.

  The probability variation opening valid flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. If the value is 1, it indicates that the game ball is valid for entering the probability variation opening 93 for determining the transition to the high probability gaming state. If the value is 0, main controller 80 determines that it is not the entry valid period. In addition, the entrance confirmation to the probability variation mouth 94 is performed by the probability variation entrance entrance confirmation process described later.

  If S1020 is negative, that is, the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are closed, but it is not the big hit start effect or the opening interval (S820: no), it is decided whether or not the big hit end effect is in progress. If a negative determination is made (S1050) (S1050: no), a big hit start effect process for transmitting a command to instruct the big hit start effect to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed (S1055), and the process returns.

  If S1000 is negative, that is, if the first grand prize winning port 14 or the second grand prize winning port 15 is open (S1000: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. It is determined whether or not the winning opening 14 is operating (S1100). If the determination is affirmative (S1100: yes), it is determined whether or not the first count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S1105). If the determination is affirmative (S1105: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 14 in the round is less than nine (S1110). If S1105 is a negative determination (S1105: no) or S1110 is an affirmative determination (S1110: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 14 has ended (S1115), and if it is a negative determination (S1115: no). Return. If S1110 is negative (S1110: no) or S1115 is affirmative (S1115: yes), the first big prize opening 14 is closed (S1120), and a big hit interval is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83. Processing is performed (S1125) and the process returns.

  If S1100 is negative, that is, if the game of the last 10 rounds in which the second big prize opening 15 operates (S1100: no), it is determined whether or not the second count switch 15a has detected a game ball (S1130). If it is determined (S1130: yes), it is determined whether or not there are less than 9 game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 15 in the round (S1135). If S1130 is negative (S1130: no) or S1135 is positive (S1135: yes), it is determined whether the opening time of the second big prize opening 15 has ended (S1140), and if negative (S1140: no). Return. If S1135 is negative (S1135: no), or if S1140 is positive (S1140: yes), the second big prize opening 15 is closed (S1145), and a big hit end effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. The big hit end effect process is performed (S1150) and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 17, if S1050 is affirmative determination, that is, if the jackpot end effect is being performed (S1050: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 19 to determine whether or not the jackpot end effect time has passed (S1200), and if negative determination ( S1200: no) Return. If S1200 is affirmative (S1200: yes), stop processing of the accessory continuous operation device (S1205), operation stop processing of the condition device (S1210) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1 (S1215).

  The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main control unit 80. If the value is 1, if the value is 0, it means that the game ball has entered the probability variation port 94 in the final 10 rounds when the second large winning opening 15 is activated. The main controller 80 determines that no ball has entered.

  Here, the probability variation entrance check processing executed by the main control device will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a process that starts when the last 10 rounds in which the second big prize opening 15 operates (probability opening valid flag = 1) are started. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the probability variation opening valid flag is 1 (S1300). If the determination is negative (S1300: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1300: yes), the probability variation opening switch 94a detects the game ball. It is determined whether or not (S1305). If S1305 is negative (S1305: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1300: yes), the probability variation entry flag is set to 1 (S1310), and a probability variation entry confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. (S1315), the probability variation effective flag is set to 0 (S1320), the operation of the sorting blade solenoid 93b is terminated (S1325), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 19, if S1215 is affirmative (S1215: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S1220), the probability variation counter is set to 120 (S1225), and the time reduction flag is set to 1 (S1230). The counter is set to 120 (S1235). If S1215 is negative (S1215: no), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S1240), the probability variation counter is set to 0 (S1245), the time reduction flag is set to 1 (S1250), and the time reduction counter is set to 100. (S1255). If S1215 is negative (S1215: no), the probability variation valid flag is set to 0 (S1240), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S1245), the probability variation counter is set to 0 (S1250), and the time reduction flag is set to 1. Setting is made (S1255), and 100 is set in the hour / hour counter (S1260).

  Based on the determination result of S1215, if the game ball enters the odds opening 94 in the final round in which the second big prize opening 15 is activated (probability variation flag = 1), the special figure will be displayed 120 times after the end of the big hit game. Until the game is performed, the game moves to a high probability gaming state (probability variation flag = 1) and a short time state (open extended state) (short time flag = 1), and if the game ball does not enter the probability variation port 94 in the final round (probability variation port) (Flag = 0), after the big hit game is over, until the special figure displays the fluctuation display 100 times, it shifts only to the short time state (open extended state) (short time flag = 1).

  Subsequent to S1235 or S1260, a jackpot end command and a state designation command indicating the set gaming state are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S1166, S1270), and the process returns.

  Next, an effect display example of the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIG. (1) is a display example in the normal gaming state. Specifically, the first pseudo symbol display area on the upper side of the screen and the first reserved memory number display area below the first pseudo symbol display area are arranged in the first pseudo symbol display area corresponding to the first special figure. The pseudo symbols are displayed, and the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the first reserved memories are displayed in the first reserved memory number display area. The second pseudo symbol display area and the second reserved memory number display area are arranged below the second pseudo symbol display area, and the left, middle and right pseudo symbols corresponding to the second special figure are displayed in the second pseudo symbol display area. Then, the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the second reserved memories are displayed in the second reserved memory number display area.

  FIG. 21 (2) shows that, in the normal gaming state, the variation pattern selection table used by the first special diagram and the second special diagram is shortened by the special diagram variation pattern selection table switching process described with reference to FIG. This is a display example when switching to the extension variation pattern selection table (reception of the table change command (S250)). In this case, the background mode changes and the effect mode is different from the normal game state.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In this embodiment, when the special figure variation pattern selection table switching process (FIG. 7) switches the variation pattern selection table of the first special figure from the normal state to the shortening state, the variation pattern selection table for shortening is in the short time state ( Although the variation pattern selection table (FIG. 13 (2)) used in the open extended state is used, it is not the variation pattern selection table used in the short time state (in the open extended state), but a dedicated variation pattern selection for shortening. It is good also as a structure which uses a table. In this case, it is preferable that the dedicated shortening variation pattern selection table has a shorter average variation time than the variation pattern selection table used in the short-time state (in the open extended state).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment, when the big hit value can be confirmed in the second reserved memory in the normal gaming state, the variation pattern selection table is set as the first special figure on the condition that there is no big hit value in the first reserved memory. The second special figure is configured to switch between shortening and extension. Based on this configuration, even if the random value for determining the big hit in the first reserved memory is a value determined to be lost in the normal gaming state, it may be determined as a big hit in the high probability gaming state. The first hold memory determined to be lost in the prefetch determination process during the state is completely digested until the jackpot confirmation display corresponding to the determination of whether or not the second hold memory has been confirmed in the prefetch determination process. It is desirable to carry out (performance determination).

Further, in the start winning process described with reference to FIG. 6, as the determination to set the first prefetch flag, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number is a value that is a big hit in the normal gaming state. A configuration is also conceivable in which the first prefetch flag is set by checking whether or not the value is a big hit.
Specifically, the first prefetch flag is set even when the first pending memory in which the big hit occurs in the high probability gaming state is stored, although the big hit value in the normal gaming state is not stored. The first reserved memory that is a big hit only in the probability gaming state is also included in the specific value of the present invention.

  As a result, when the game shifts to the high probability game state after the big hit game of the second special figure, the big hit is caused by the first reserved memory stored before the big hit game (losing in the normal game state but hitting in the high probability game state). As a result, it is possible to avoid returning to a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player.

  Also, if a big hit is confirmed in the second reserved memory, and the first reserved memory that is a big hit only in the high probability gaming state at that time is stored, the big hit that may be in the normal gaming state after the big hit game ends A configuration is also conceivable in which the player can select whether to win or avoid the jackpot. In that case, based on the prefetch effect determination (determined based on the first prefetch determination command and the second prefetch determination command) executed by the sub integrated control device 83, the effect symbol display device 6 shifts to the high probability gaming state. Immediately after that, it is possible to select whether to win the jackpot of the first special figure or to abandon the acquisition and secure a high probability gaming state, and the case where the player abandons is described in the embodiment When the player selects the jackpot of the first special figure, the first operation is performed by performing a predetermined operation (for example, providing an effect button connected to the main control device 80 and operating the effect button). The fluctuation pattern selection table used for the special figure fluctuation display is switched to a selection table (for example, the second or fourth selection table) whose average fluctuation time is longer than the selection table in the normal state, and is used for the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Fluctuating path Over down the selection table average variation time than in the normal state selection table short selection table (e.g., first or third selection table) may be switched on. Thereby, the big hit of the first reserved memory can be seated in the state where the big hit of the second reserved memory is generated first and the state is shifted to the high probability gaming state.

  With this configuration, it is possible to provide gameability that allows a player to select a safe gaming state or gambling according to his / her own gaming situation.

  Further, when the first prefetch flag is set in the start winning process, if the first reserved memory is a big hit value, it is determined whether or not the type of the big hit symbol (whether it is a big hit that can easily enter the probable opening 94 or not). ) May be configured to set different flag values. With this configuration, when the big hit value is confirmed in the second reserved memory, the value of the first look-ahead flag indicates a big hit, but when the big hit game can easily enter the odd hole 94 during the big hit game, When the variation pattern selection table is not switched and the value of the first look-ahead flag indicates a big hit that is difficult to enter into the probability variation opening 94 during the big hit game, the big change in the second reserved memory is changed by switching the fluctuation pattern selection table. A configuration is also conceivable in which a big hit of the first reserved memory is generated earlier.

  With this configuration, the player can efficiently win a big hit (while securing an advantageous gaming state).

  As described above, according to the ball game machine equipped with the change pattern table switching process of the present invention, when the big hit value is confirmed in the second hold memory advantageous to the player, the big hit value is set in the first hold memory. If not, the fluctuation time of the first special figure is selected from the fluctuation time selection table in which the average fluctuation time is shortened than usual, and the fluctuation time of the second special figure is selected as the fluctuation time in which the average fluctuation time is extended more than usual. By adopting a configuration that selects from the table, it is possible to provide unprecedented playability. Therefore, it can be applied to a ball game machine in which the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed simultaneously.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display device 9 1st special symbol display device 10 2nd special symbol display device 11 1st starting port 12a 2nd starting port A
12b Second starting port B (ordinary electric accessory)
14 First Grand Prize Port 15 Second Grand Prize Port 33 Start Distribution Device 80 Main Control Device 82 Production Symbol Control Device 83 Sub Integrated Control Device 92 Distribution Device 94 Probability Change Port

Claims (3)

A first hold storage means for storing a predetermined number of random numbers extracted due to the game balls entering the first start opening as a first hold memory in the order of entry;
A second hold storage means for storing a predetermined number of random numbers extracted due to the game ball entering the second start port as a second hold storage in the order of entry;
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a jackpot game based on the first hold memory or the second hold memory;
A first special symbol control for performing a fixed display after performing a variable display using a variable time selected from a predetermined variable time selection table for the first special symbol for notifying the result of the success / failure determination based on the first reserved memory. Means,
Second special symbol control for performing a fixed display after performing a variable display using a variable time selected from a predetermined variable time selection table for the second special symbol for notifying the result of the success / failure determination based on the second reserved memory Means, and
The first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed at the same time, and when one of the special symbols is displayed in a definite manner to indicate a big hit, if the other special symbol is in a variable display, the remaining special time is considered. In the bullet ball game machine which performs the fixed display to end the fluctuation display and notify the loss,
Random number value confirmation means for confirming whether the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory before the determination of the jackpot determining means is a specific value;
Selection table switching means for switching the variation time selection table,
The selection table switching means
The random number confirmation means is used for the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the other reserved memory on the condition that at least one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has confirmed the specific value. A ball game machine characterized by switching the variable time selection table. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The first starting port is a entrance where the entrance rate does not change constantly,
The second starting port is disposed at a predetermined distance from the first starting port, and the second starting port A, in which the rate of entering the ball is not constantly changed, and the variable winning is arranged at a distance from the first starting port than the predetermined distance. A second starting port B comprising a device,
The predetermined variation time selection table is provided with a first selection table having an average variation time shorter than that of the normal selection table,
When the jackpot game ends, it is a normal gaming state, a high probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the determination of success or failure is higher than the normal gaming state, and / or the operation of the variable prize winning device than the normal gaming state The game state after the end of the big hit game is greater when the second hold memory is won than when the first hold memory is won, and the game state can be shifted to any one of the extended game states with a long open time. It has a high probability of being advantageous to the player,
The selection table switching means includes
On the condition that the random value confirmation means confirms at least the specific value in the second reserved memory in the normal gaming state, the variation time selection table used for the variation display of the first special symbol is extracted from the normal selection table. Switching to the first selection table. A bullet ball game machine. In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
The predetermined variation time selection table is provided with a second selection table having an average variation time longer than that of the normal selection table,
The selection table switching means includes
In the normal gaming state, on the condition that the random value confirmation means confirms at least the specific value in the second reserved memory, the variable display of the second reserved memory stored before the specific value The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable time selection table used for is switched from a normal selection table to the second selection table.

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