JP2017038835A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game amusement in a so-called latent probability variable state.SOLUTION: In the game machine of the present invention, in a so-called latent probability variable state (second game state), a probability of a third identification information being displayed in a third specific mode is set higher than in a first game state. By doing so, in the latent probability variable state (second game state), a frequency of ball entrance to a second start port becomes high, and thereby a second specific game becomes more likely to be played. As the result, the number of game balls to be put-out to a player in the latent probability variable state (second game state) can be more increased than in the first game state, and therefore game amusement becomes possible to be enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

  A first start port into which a game ball can enter and a second start port that can be changed into a first mode and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. A gaming machine provided in the area is known. In such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port, a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the variable ball opening is opened. The jackpot game to be executed is executed. In addition, when a game ball is detected in a predetermined starting area such as a normal symbol gate, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed per symbol, the variable entrance is shorter than the big hit game. A game per game that is only open for hours is executed.

  Some gaming machines as described above can set a high probability state in which the probability that a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol is higher than a predetermined probability. Such a high-probability state is often set together with an open extended state in which the time at which the second start port is in the second mode in a game per game is set longer than a predetermined time. It can be grasped that the high probability state is set based on the time when the second start port is in the second mode. On the other hand, in recent years, there is also a gaming machine that can set a state (a so-called latent probability variation state) in which only the high probability state is set among the high probability state and the extended extension state. In such a latent probability changing state, even if a high probability state is set, the time for the second start port to be in the second mode does not become long, so whether or not the high probability state is set for the player. It is difficult to grasp the game, and in this way, the game entertainment is improved.

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  However, in the latent probability changing state as described above, even if the high probability state is set, the time for the second start port to be in the second mode does not become long, so that there are few game balls to be paid out to the player. As a result, there is a problem that the entertainment interest of the game may be lowered.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the gaming interest in the latent probability changing state.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second start port that is changeable between a first mode and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
First display means for variably displaying the first identification information based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Second display means for variably displaying the second identification information based on a game ball entering the second start port;
Third display means for variably displaying the third identification information based on detection of a game ball in a predetermined start area;
First specific game execution means capable of executing a first specific game for opening a variable entrance when the first identification information or the second identification information is displayed in a first specific mode;
A second specific game executing means capable of executing a second specific game for opening the variable entrance for a shorter time than the first specific game when the second identification information is displayed in a second specific mode;
Third specific game execution means capable of executing a third specific game in which the second starting port is the second aspect when the third identification information is displayed in a third specific aspect;
A game state setting means capable of setting a game state;
With
The gaming state setting means includes
It is possible to set a first gaming state and a second gaming state with a higher probability that the first identification information and the second identification information are displayed in the first specific mode than the first gaming state,
In the second gaming state, the probability that the third identification information is displayed in the third specific mode is set higher than that in the first gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to set the second gaming state in which the first identification information and the second identification information are more likely to be displayed in the first specific mode than the first gaming state. Even if is set, when the third specific game is performed, the time for the second start port to be in the second mode does not increase. That is, the second gaming state is a gaming state called a so-called latent probability changing state. In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in such a latent probability changing state (second gaming state), the probability that the third identification information is displayed in the third specific mode is set higher than in the first gaming state. . If it carries out like this, in the latent probability change state (2nd game state), the frequency with which a game ball enters into a 2nd starting port will become high, and it will become easy to perform a 2nd specific game by extension. As a result, the number of game balls to be paid out to the player in the latent probability changing state (second game state) can be increased as compared to the first game state, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The first game state and the second game state may have the same variable display time of the third identification information.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is easy for the player to feel the second gaming state in the same state as the first gaming state, and thus the second gaming state in which the player can feel the same state as the first gaming state. In this case, as described above, the number of game balls to be paid out to the player can be increased more than that in the first game state, so that the player can feel surprise. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The first start port is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first area among the game areas where the game ball can flow down can enter,
The second start port is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down a second region different from the first region among the game regions can enter,
The starting area may be provided at a position through which a game ball flowing down the second area can pass.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the player aims to enter the game ball into the second starting port, the game machine may aim to enter the first starting port. The game balls can be fired so that the game balls pass through different game areas. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The sum of the variable display count of the first identification information and the variable display count of the second identification information, or the variable display count of the first identification information reaches a predetermined number of times after the second gaming state is set. Is set so that the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation display time of the second identification information is not less than a predetermined time, and after reaching the predetermined number of times, the fluctuation display time of the second identification information The fluctuation display time may be set so that the average fluctuation time is less than the predetermined time.

  According to such a gaming machine, even if the second gaming state is set, the sum of the variable identification number of the first identification information and the variable identification number of the second identification information, or the variable identification number of the first identification information ( These numbers are simply referred to as “variable display times” below), but until the predetermined number of times is reached, the frequency of execution of the second specific game is low because the variable identification time of the second identification information is long. For this reason, it is possible to make the player aim for the game ball to enter the first start port until the number of times of the variable display reaches the predetermined number. On the other hand, after the number of times of changing display reaches the predetermined number of times, the time for changing display of the second identification information is shortened and the execution frequency of the second specific game is increased. For this reason, after the number of times of variable display reaches the predetermined number, it is possible to aim for the game ball to enter the second start port. As described above, the present invention aims to allow a game ball to enter the first start port from the time when the second gaming state is set until the number of times of variable display reaches the predetermined number of times, and the number of times of variable display is the predetermined number of times Since the game ball can be aimed to enter the second starting port after reaching, the game characteristics in the second game state can be diversified, and the game interest can be enhanced.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in a so-called latent probability variation state.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the main information display part of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen structure of the presentation display apparatus of a present Example. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the one aspect | mode of the effect performed with the effect display apparatus of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU of the main control board of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation related process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the jackpot determination table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure holding | maintenance related process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol game process of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure change start process of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the common figure determination table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting content which concerns on the normal symbol of a present Example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 10. As described above, the game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 11 surrounded by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 is formed at the center of the game board 10. The game balls launched from the above-described launcher unit 12 (see FIG. 5) are discharged to the game area 11 through the space between the outer rail 14 and the inner rail 15, and flow downward from above the game area 11. To do.

  A central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11, and an effect display device 27 is provided in the approximate center of the central device 26. The effect display device 27 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen, various effect symbols such as an identification symbol and a background image can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Various effect symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 will be described later.

  In the game area 11, below the central device 26 (effect display device 27) (a position where a game ball flowing down to the left of the effect display device 27 can enter, the first area), an opening into which the game ball enters A first starting port 16 is provided which is an entrance (starting port) where the size of the ball is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. The game ball that has entered the first start port 16 is guided to the back side of the game board 10 through a passage provided therein. A first start port switch 16s (see FIG. 5) is provided in the passage inside the first start port 16, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 16 can be detected.

  In the game area 11, the normal symbol operation gate 36 is located on the right side of the central device 26 (effect display device 27) (the position where the game ball flowing down the right side of the effect display device 27 can enter, the second area). A (predetermined starting area) is provided, and an operation gate switch 36s for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided inside the normal symbol operation gate 36 (see FIG. 5).

  In addition, in the game area 11, the game ball enters the right side of the central device 26 (the effect display device 27) (the position where the game ball flowing down the right side of the effect display device 27 can enter, the second area). A second starting port 17 is provided which is a ball entrance (starting port) where the possibility changes. That is, the second start port 17 includes a pair of blade pieces 17w that can be opened and closed to the left and right, a start port solenoid 17m (see FIG. 5) that operates the blade pieces 17w, and the like. The possibility of entering a game ball changes depending on Specifically, the pair of wing piece portions 17w can be changed into two states: a substantially upright closed state and an open state rotated outward. The closed state is a state where the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult) into the second starting port 17, and the open state is a state where the game ball can enter (or easy) into the second starting port 17. is there. The game ball that has entered the second start port 17 is guided to the back side of the game board 10 through a passage provided inside. A second start port switch 17s (see FIG. 5) is provided in the passage inside the second start port 17, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 17 can be detected.

  Further, in the game area 11, below the second start port 17 (the effect display device 27) (the position where the game ball flowing down to the right of the effect display device 27 can enter, the second region) has a substantially rectangular shape. A large winning opening 31d (variable pitch opening) is provided that opens widely. The special winning opening 31d is provided with an opening / closing member 31e for opening / closing the special winning opening 31d and a special winning opening solenoid 31d (see FIG. 5) for operating the opening / closing member 31e. A big prize opening switch 31s (see FIG. 5) is provided inside the big prize opening 31d, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31d.

  Further, an out port 48 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 11, and a back ball preventing member 58 is provided below the out port 48. The back ball prevention member 58 has a function of preventing a game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position. In the game area 11, a ramp windmill 24 and a number of obstacle nails 23 are provided around each of the gaming devices described above.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 27 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As described above, the effect display device 27 is configured by using a liquid crystal display. On the display screen, three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c (identification information) and a background image 27d of the background are displayed. It is displayed. The three identification symbols 27a, 27b and 27c start the variable display in synchronization with the start timing of the variable symbol special display (identification information) display in the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33, and then The variation display is performed in various manners until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c is completed in synchronization with the end timing of special symbol variation display (special symbol stop display).

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

  When the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start port switch 16s, the second start port switch 17s, the big prize port switch 31s, the gate switch 36s, or the like, the input of the detection signal is detected. Commands for instructing various operations determined according to the switches are transmitted to the sub-control board 220, the dispensing control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like. The main control board 200 has a start opening solenoid 17m for opening and closing a pair of blade pieces 17w provided in the second start opening 17, a large winning opening solenoid 31m for opening and closing a large winning opening 31d, Furthermore, the main information display unit 7 (the first symbol display device 28, the second symbol display device 32) and the like are connected via a relay terminal plate (not shown). These various solenoids 17m and 31m, the main information display These operations are also controlled by transmitting a drive signal toward the unit 7.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a decoration drive board 226, and an effect button board 228. When the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the command and performs a game effect according to the result. That is, by sending a command for designating display contents and audio contents to the image / sound control board 230, or by sending drive signals for various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f to the decoration drive board 226, a game effect is provided. Do. Further, when the sub control board 220 detects a player's operation on the effect button BT via the effect button board 228, the sub control board 220 performs a game effect corresponding to the operation.

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

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

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

  Then, a game ball launched so as to flow down to the left of the effect display device 27 enters the first start port 16, and when the entered game ball is detected by the first start port switch 16s, The first symbol display device is used to determine whether a special symbol is to be stopped and displayed in a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol which will be described later (whether the result of the symbol variation game described later is a big hit or missed). The first special symbol display unit 30 starts the variable display of the first special symbol. In the following, launching a game ball so as to flow down to the left of the effect display device 27 is also expressed as “left-handed”.

  Further, when the game ball launched so as to flow down to the right of the effect display device 27 passes through the normal symbol operation gate 36, the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 29 of the first symbol display device 28 is started. The As described above with reference to FIG. 3, the normal symbol display unit 29 is equipped with the normal symbol LED 29 a and the general symbol hold display LED 29 b, and among these, the normal symbol LED 29 a is used to display the variation of the normal symbol ( Repeated lighting and extinguishing). Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, a game per ordinary symbol is started with the second start port 17 open. In the following, launching a game ball so as to flow down to the right of the effect display device 27 is also expressed as “right strike”.

  A right-handed game ball enters the second starting port 17 which is released by the normal symbol (third identification information) being stopped and displayed in a symbol (third specific mode), and entered. When the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 17s, whether the second special figure is to be stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the off symbol (the result of the symbol variation game described later is a big hit, a small hit, A big hit determination is performed to determine whether the second special symbol is on the second special symbol display unit 33 of the second symbol display device 32.

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

  When the first special figure or the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner and stopped with a predetermined jackpot symbol (first specific mode), a big hit game (first specific game) in which the big winning opening 31d is opened is started. Is done. During the big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out based on the game balls entering into the big winning opening 31d. In addition, when the second special figure is displayed in a stopped state with a predetermined small winning symbol (second specific mode) via a variable display, a small winning game (second specific game) in which the big winning opening 31d is opened is started. The During the small hit game, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out based on the game balls entering the big winning opening 31d. During the big hit game, since the big winning opening 31d is opened only for a short time compared to during the big hit game, less game balls are paid out to the player than during the big hit game. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first special figure is not stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (the big hit determination result for the first special figure is a small hit).

  In the following, after the special symbol (identification information) starts displaying the variation, the variation display ends after the elapse of a predetermined variation time, and the special symbol is a big hit symbol (first specific mode), a small hit symbol (first The game until the final display is confirmed in any one of the 2 specific mode) and the off symbol (non-specific mode), that is, the game until the result of one variation display is obtained is also expressed as “symbol variation game”.

  The game ball entering the first start port 16 is stored in the RAM 203 as the first special figure hold (first special figure hold) until the first special figure change display triggered by the ball is started. Remembered. A maximum of four first special figure holds can be stored, and the number of first special figure holds (the number of first special figure holds) is displayed on the first special figure hold display LED 30b.

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

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

  FIG. 6A conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed at the same time. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left identification symbol 27a is first stopped and displayed in any one of “1” to “9”, and then the right identification symbol 27c is stopped and displayed. Finally, the medium identification symbol 27b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 is a special symbol (first special symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 described above. Or it is comprised so that it may interlock with the stop display mode of the 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a “big hit symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the effect display device 27 are symbol combinations that have the same symbol (horizontal eyes). Stopped display. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol combination (separated pattern). . In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as “small hit symbol”, “special identification symbol” is displayed. For example, when an identification symbol indicating a character different from “1” to “9” is displayed, or when a special symbol is “stopped” and “stopped” is displayed, a special rosette (“1”-“ 2 ”-“ 3 ”symbol combination, etc.) is stopped and displayed. The identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed are in a stopped display (determined display) until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

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

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

  The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec). During the game control process, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the various control boards including the sub control board 220. By doing so, the game progresses, and the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game. Hereinafter, the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described according to the flowchart.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs a process (pay ball related process) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball (S10). In this process, among the various switches connected to the main control board 200, the switches related to the winning of the game ball (the first starting port switch 16s, the first starting port switch 17s, the big winning port switch 31s, etc.) It is determined whether or not a sphere has been detected. When a switch related to winning a game ball detects a game ball, after calculating the number of prize balls to be paid out, a payout command for instructing the payout control board 240 to pay out the number of prize balls is transmitted. To do. When the payout control board 240 receives the payout command transmitted from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 interprets the content of the command, and transmits a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the payout device (not shown) according to the result. Thus, a process of actually paying out the prize ball is performed.

  Following the prize ball related process (S50), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, as shown in FIG. 7, "usual figure hold related process (S50)" "ordinary symbol game process (S100)" "game process per universal figure" (S200) "Special figure hold related process (S250)" Special symbol game process (S300) "Small hit game process (S500)" Large hit game process (S600) "are performed. Among these processes, “general symbol hold related processing (S50)”, “normal symbol game processing (S100)” and “general symbol per game processing (S200)” are “ordinary symbol related processing” and “special symbol hold” The “related processing (S250)”, “special symbol game processing (S300)”, “small hit game processing (S500)” and “big hit game processing (S600)” are “special symbol related processing”. Since the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is particularly characterized by “processing related to a normal symbol”, the “processing related to a special symbol” will be described first, and then the “processing related to a normal symbol” will be described.

<< Processing related to special symbols >>
C-1. Special figure hold related processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the special figure hold related process (S250 in FIG. 7). In this process, a process related to storage of the special figure hold is performed. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the special figure holding related process, it first determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 16 (S252). As a result, when a game ball enters the first starting port 16 (S252: yes), the number of first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). Is determined (S254). If the first special figure reservation number has not reached the upper limit (S254: no), a determination random number (acquisition information) is acquired (S256). Here, as the determination random number (acquired information), a random number for determining the contents of the symbol variation game, that is, a big hit determination random number used for determining the big hit, or the first symbol display device 28 (second start port) When a game ball enters 17, the symbol determination random number used to determine the symbol to be stopped and displayed by the second symbol display device 32), the variation used to determine the variation pattern until the symbol is stopped and displayed. Get random numbers such as pattern determination random numbers. Subsequently, information indicating the value of the acquired determination random number (acquisition information) is stored in the RAM 203 (acquisition information storage unit) mounted on the main control board 200 as a first special figure hold (S258). When the first special figure hold is stored in this manner (S258), "1" is added to the first special figure hold number (S260). Then, the mode (the result of jackpot determination, the variation pattern, etc.) of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) based on the first special symbol suspension stored this time is determined (S262). This determination is referred to as a prior determination because it is performed before the condition (variation start condition) for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol suspension stored this time is established.

  In this way, when a prior determination is made for the first special figure hold stored this time (S262), a first hold storage command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S264). In addition to the information indicating that the first special figure hold has been stored in the first hold storage command and the information indicating the current first special figure hold number including the first special figure hold stored this time, the first hold is stored. The result of the prior determination about the 1st special figure suspension is included. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects in a manner based on the first reserved storage command.

  Note that various types of information included in the first pending storage command may be transmitted using different commands. In addition, when a game ball does not enter the first start port 16 (S252: no), or when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S254: yes) ) And S256 to S264 are omitted.

  When the process relating to the first special figure hold is completed as described above, the process relating to the second special figure hold is subsequently started. The process relating to the second special figure hold is a process for performing the process relating to the first special figure hold described above performed on the first start port 16 on the second start port 17. Hereinafter, in brief, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 17 (S272), and if a game ball has entered the second start port 17 (S272). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure reservations has reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment) (S274). As a result, if the second special figure reservation number does not reach the upper limit (S274: no), a determination random number (big hit determination random number, symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc.) as acquisition information is acquired (S276). ), The information indicating the value of the acquired determination random number is stored in the RAM 203 (acquired information storage means) mounted on the main control board 200 as the second special figure hold (S278). Then, “1” is added to the second special figure holding number (S280). Subsequently, the mode of special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) based on the second special symbol suspension (acquired information) stored this time (the result of jackpot determination, variation pattern, etc.) is determined (S282). This determination is also referred to as a prior determination because it is performed before the condition (variation start condition) for starting the variation display of the special symbol based on the second special symbol suspension stored this time is established.

  In this way, when the preliminary determination is made for the second special figure hold stored this time (S282), a second hold storage command is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 (S284). In addition to the information indicating that the second special figure hold has been stored and the information indicating the current second special figure hold number including the second special figure hold stored in the second hold storage command, this time stored The result of the prior determination about the second special figure hold is included. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects in a manner based on the first reserved storage command.

  In addition, you may make it transmit each information contained in a 2nd pending | holding memory command with a respectively different command. In addition, when a game ball does not enter the second start port 17 (S272: no), or when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S274: yes) ) And S276 to S284 are omitted.

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

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

  As a result, when the jackpot flag is set to ON, that is, when the jackpot game is being played (S302: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the game control process of FIG. 7 is resumed. On the other hand, when the big hit game is not being played (S302: no), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is set to ON (S304). The small hit flag is a flag indicating that the small hit game is being executed (during the small hit game), and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is used as a small hit flag storage area. It is secured. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines whether or not a small hit game is being played according to the setting state of the small hit flag.

  As a result, when the small hit flag is set to ON, that is, when the small hit game is in progress (S304: yes), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the game control process of FIG. 7 is resumed. .

  On the other hand, when neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is being played (S302: no, S304: no), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is in a variable display (S306). . If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is being displayed (S306: no), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being finalized (S308). . As described above, in any of the first special figure and the second special figure, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display is displayed until the predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display is ended. In order to confirm, a display (confirmed display) is performed to maintain the state where the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the process of S308, it is determined whether or not this “definite display” is being executed. As a result, when the first special figure and the second special figure are neither in the variable display nor in the fixed display (S306: no, S308: no), a process for starting the next special symbol variable display ( The special figure variation start process) is started (S310).

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

  On the other hand, if the second special figure hold number is “0” (S400: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold number is “0” (S404). As a result, if the first special figure hold number is not “0” (first special figure hold number ≧ 1) (S404: no), it is stored the oldest among the stored first special figure hold. The first special figure hold is read (S406). In the process of S406, various determination random numbers stored as the first special figure hold are read. On the other hand, when the first special figure hold number is “0” (S404: yes), the second special figure hold number has already been determined to be “0”. Since it is determined that none of the second special figure hold is stored, it is not necessary to start the jackpot determination and the first special figure or the second special figure which will be described later. Therefore, the special figure variation start process of FIGS. 11 and 12 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS.

  As described above, in the special figure variation start process, it is first determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored (S400), and only when the second special figure hold is not stored (S400). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored (S404). Therefore, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the second special figure hold is always read in preference to the first special figure hold (second special figure hold). The first special figure hold is read out only when the second special figure hold is not stored.

  As described above, when either the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is read (S402 or S406), the big hit determination table is selected (S410), and the big hit determination is made with reference to the big hit determination table. This is performed (S414). Here, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is set to either a low probability state (first gaming state) or a high probability state (second gaming state). The jackpot determination table that is referred to when the jackpot determination is performed is such a gaming state (low probability state or high probability state) and the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special hold) that is the target of the big hit determination. Depending on whether the figure is on hold.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the jackpot determination table of the present embodiment. FIG. 13A shows a jackpot determination table (a jackpot determination table for the first special chart low probability) that is referred to when a jackpot determination is made for the first special figure hold in the low probability state. FIG. 13B shows a jackpot determination table (a jackpot determination table for the first special chart high probability) which is referred to when a jackpot determination is made for the first special figure hold in the high probability state. Has been. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the jackpot determination table for the first special figure low probability, 219 random numbers (0 to 218) out of 65536 random numbers (0 to 65535) are set to “big hit”. ing. Therefore, when the big hit determination is made for the first special figure hold in the low probability state, it is determined that the big hit is at a probability of about 1/299. Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the jackpot determination table for the first special figure high probability, among the 65536 random numbers (0 to 65535), 1310 random numbers (0 to 1309) have “big hit”. Is set. Therefore, when the big hit determination is made for the first special figure hold in the high probability state, the big hit is determined with a probability of about 1/50. That is, when the big hit determination is performed for the first special figure hold, the high probability state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the low probability state.

  The above has described the jackpot determination table that is referred to when the jackpot determination is performed for the first special figure hold. On the other hand, FIG. 13 (c) shows a jackpot determination table (a jackpot determination table for the second special chart low probability) that is referred to when a jackpot determination is made for the second special figure hold in the low probability state. FIG. 13 (d) shows a jackpot determination table (a jackpot for the second chart high probability) that is referred to when a jackpot determination is made for the second special chart hold in the high probability state. (Determination table) is shown. As shown in FIG. 13 (c), in the jackpot determination table for the second special figure low probability, 219 random numbers (0 to 218) out of 65536 random numbers (0 to 65535) are set. ing. Therefore, when the big hit determination is made for the second special figure hold in the low probability state, the big hit is determined with a probability of about 1/299. Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, in the jackpot determination table for the first special figure high probability, among the 65536 random numbers (0 to 65535), 1310 random numbers (0 to 1309) have “big hit”. Is set. Therefore, when the big hit determination is performed for the second special figure hold in the high probability state, the big hit is determined with a probability of about 1/50. That is, even when the big hit determination is performed for the second special figure hold, the high probability state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the low probability state.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, in the jackpot determination table that is referred to when the jackpot determination is performed for the second special figure hold, among the 65536 random numbers, "Small hit" is set. Therefore, when the big hit determination is performed for the second special figure hold, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of about 1/10.

  Thus, when the big hit determination is performed (S414 in FIG. 12), it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is “big hit” (S420). As a result, if the result of the big hit determination is “hit” (S420: yes), a process for selecting a big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current symbol change game (a big hit symbol selection process) is performed (S422). . Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 100 types of big hit symbols 1 to 100 (first specific result), 25 types of small hit symbols 101 to 125 (second specific result), and one type of off symbol. 126 (non-specific result) is stored in advance in a predetermined address of the ROM 202. In the jackpot symbol selection process of S422, one jackpot symbol is selected from 100 types of jackpot symbols 1 to 100 with reference to a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown). That is, in the jackpot symbol determination table, 100 values of “0 to 99” are set as symbol determination random numbers, and jackpot symbols 1 to 100 are set for each value of the symbol determination random numbers. Then, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol determination random number is selected from the determination random numbers read out as the special symbol hold. When the jackpot symbol is selected in this way (S422), the selected jackpot symbol is stored in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 as a symbol for stopping and displaying (stop symbol) (S424). The jackpot symbol determination table is stored in the ROM 202 in advance.

  Subsequently, a variation pattern selection process is performed to select a variation pattern when the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram) is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol (first specific mode) (S426). Here, the fluctuation pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from when the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure) starts the fluctuation display to the stop display (fluctuation time). Information for identifying a variation pattern (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the variation pattern selection process, a variation pattern is selected with reference to a variation pattern determination table in which variation pattern determination random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time) (read from the ROM 202). The variation pattern thus selected is transmitted to the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and responds to the symbol variation game with the effect pattern based on the variation pattern. The symbol variation effect is executed.

  In the above-described variation pattern selection process, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern determination table, the currently set gaming state, the result of jackpot determination, the type of special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram) Reference is made to a variation pattern determination table corresponding to various game progress statuses such as the number of stored special figure holds. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with the effect patterns corresponding to the various game progress situations.

  In the above, the processing when the big hit determination result is “big hit” has been described. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination is not “big hit”, it is determined whether or not it is “small hit” (S430). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, when the big hit determination is made for the first special figure hold, it is not judged that the big hit is determined, and the big hit determination is made for the second special figure hold. Only a small hit may be determined. Therefore, in the determination process of S430, there is a possibility that the big hit determination result is determined to be a small hit only when the big hit determination is made for the second special figure hold.

  As a result of the determination process of S430, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is “small hit” (S430: yes), a process for selecting the small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current symbol change game ( Small hit symbol selection processing) is performed (S432). In this process, one small hit symbol is selected from 25 types of small hit symbols 101 to 125 with reference to the small hit symbol determination table (not shown). That is, in the small hit symbol determination table, four symbol determination random numbers (100 random numbers in total “0 to 99”) are set corresponding to each of 25 types of small hit symbols 101 to 125. . Then, the small hit symbol corresponding to the symbol determination random number is selected from the determination random numbers read as the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold. When the small hit symbol is selected in this way (S432), the selected small hit symbol is stored as a stop symbol in the storage area (stop symbol storage area) of the RAM 203 (S434). Then, in the variation pattern selection process (S426), the variation pattern for stopping and displaying the second special figure in the small hit symbol (second specific mode) is selected.

  In the above, the processing when the big hit determination result is “small hit” has been described. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination is not “small hit”, that is, if it is “out” (S430: no), first, the RAM 203 stores the out symbol (non-specific mode) as a stop symbol. Store in the area (stop symbol storage area) (S440). That is, since only one type of off symbol (out symbol 126) is set, the off symbol is stored in the stop symbol storage area. Then, in the variation pattern selection process (S426), the variation pattern when the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) is removed and is stopped and displayed in the symbol (non-specific manner) is selected.

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (S312: yes), the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed with a symbol (S424, S434, S440 in FIG. 12) set in advance. Thus, the confirmation display is performed (S314), and a command (symbol stop command) indicating that the special symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S316). Then, after setting the fixed display time (S318), it is determined whether or not the set fixed display time has passed (S320). As a result, if the fixed display time has not elapsed (S320: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  After returning to the game control process of FIG. 7 in a state where the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, the special symbol game process of FIGS. 9 and 10 is started again. And it is determined that the second special figure is not being displayed in a variable manner (S304: no). Subsequently, in determining whether or not the special symbol is being confirmed, it is determined that it is being confirmed (S306: yes). ), It is determined again whether the fixed display time has passed (S320).

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

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

  Subsequently, a jackpot start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S340). When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the jackpot start command, it executes a jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is being played. When the jackpot start command is transmitted (S340), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  The above describes the processing when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 is a big hit symbol (S322: yes). did. On the other hand, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol (S322: no), the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 32 (second special symbol) is now “small”. It is determined whether or not the “success symbol” has been reached (S352). As a result, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small winning symbol (S352: yes), the small winning game opening pattern (opening number, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 31d is set (S354). ). That is, since the small hit game is started in response to the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d in the small hit game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an opening pattern in which the big winning opening 31d is opened only twice over a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) (an opening pattern that is opened for a shorter time than during the big hit game) is set. Is done. In other words, during the small hit game, the big winning opening 31d (variable ball opening) is operated with an open pattern for small hit games that is less likely to receive game balls than an open pattern for big hit games. Note that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that plays the small hit game (second specific game) functions as “second specific game execution means”.

  In this way, when the small winning game opening pattern of the big winning opening 31d is set (S354), the small hit flag is set to ON to start the small hit game (S356). Then, a command indicating that the small hit game is started (small hit game start command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S358). When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the small hit game start command, it executes an effect corresponding to the small hit game. When the small hit start command is transmitted in this way (S358), processing for advancing the period of the high probability state is performed. In other words, if the gaming state is set to the high probability state at the start of the small hit game, the high probability count corresponding to the fact that the symbol variation game was performed this time without ending the high probability state. Is subtracted.

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the high-probability state is in effect (S382). As a result, if in the high probability state (S382: yes), the value of the high-accuracy counter is decremented by "1" to subtract the high-accuracy count once (S384). Then, as a result of subtracting “1” from the value of the high-accuracy counter, it is determined whether or not the value of the high-accuracy counter has become “0”, that is, whether or not the high-accuracy count has become “0” (S386). ). As a result, when the number of times of high accuracy becomes “0”, the high probability flag is set to OFF to end the high probability state (to make it a low probability state) (S388). If it is determined in step S382 that the high-probability state is not in effect (S382: no), the process for advancing the high-probability state period (S384 to S388) is omitted. If it is determined in the process of S386 that the high-accuracy count has not yet been “0” (S386: no), the high-probability state is continued (the process of S388 is omitted).

  Subsequently, after transmitting a gaming state designation command indicating the currently set gaming state to the sub-control board 220 (S398), the special symbol gaming process shown in FIGS. Return to the game control process.

  In the above, the process when the special symbol (second special symbol) stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 32 is the small hit symbol (S352: yes) has been described. On the other hand, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a small winning symbol, that is, if it is a missed symbol (S352: no), the gaming state is the same as when the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed. Is set to the high probability state (S382: yes, S390: yes), the process of advancing the period of the high probability state (S384 to S388) is performed. Of course, if the gaming state is not set to the high probability state (S382: no), the process of advancing the period of the high probability state (S384 to S388) is omitted. Subsequently, when a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S398), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Thus, after returning to the game control process shown in FIG. 7, a small hit game process is performed (S500). In the small hit game process, when the small hit game is in progress, a process for advancing the small hit game is performed. Specifically, by controlling the big winning opening solenoid 31m, the big winning opening 31d is opened in the small winning game opening pattern (S354 in FIG. 10) set when starting the small winning game. For example, the opening / closing member 31e is operated (for example, 2 seconds × 2 times). Further, in the small hit game processing, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied, for example, whether or not the big winning opening 31d is opened twice for 2 seconds. As a result, if the end condition of the small hit game has not yet been established, the small hit game process of S500 is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the end condition for the small hit game is satisfied, the small hit flag is set to OFF in order to end the small hit game, and a small hit end command indicating that the small hit game is ended is Transmit to the control board 220.

  Thus, when the small hit game processing is performed (S500), the big hit game processing is subsequently performed (S600). In the big hit game process, when the big hit game is in progress, a process for advancing the big hit game is performed. Specifically, by controlling the big winning opening solenoid 31m, the big winning opening 31d is opened in the big winning game opening pattern (S324 in FIG. 10) set when starting the big winning game (S324 in FIG. 10). The opening / closing member 31e is operated so that 16 round games are performed). In the big hit game process, it is determined whether or not the big hit game end condition is satisfied, that is, whether or not 16 round games have been executed. As a result, if 16 round games have not been played yet, the big hit game processing of S500 is ended as it is. On the other hand, when 16 round games are played, the big hit flag is set to OFF to end the big hit game, and a big hit end command indicating that the big hit game is ended is sent to the sub-control board 220. Send to. Subsequently, the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended is set according to the jackpot symbol that is stopped when the jackpot game is started. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol 1-50 is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is set to a high probability state with a high probability of 80 times, and when the jackpot symbol 51 to 100 is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is set to a low probability state. To do.

<< Processing for normal symbols >>
The processing related to the special symbol has been described above. Hereinafter, the process related to the normal symbol, that is, the “general symbol hold related process (S50)”, the “normal symbol game process (S100)”, and the “general symbol game process (S200)” shown in FIG. 7 will be described.

C-3. General map hold related processing:
FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the common figure hold related process (S50 in FIG. 7) of the present embodiment. In this process, the process related to the storage of the general symbol hold (hereinafter also referred to as “common figure hold”) is performed. Done. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 36 when the general symbol holding related processing is started (S52). As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 36 (S52: yes), the number of normal symbols retained (hereinafter also referred to as “the number of ordinary symbols retained”) is the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment). Is determined (S54). Then, if the number of ordinary drawings has not reached the upper limit value (S54: no), a determination random number per ordinary diagram is acquired (S56). The per-common-use determination random number is a random number used for performing the per-standard-use determination described later. If the per-general determination random number is acquired, the acquired per-general determination random number is stored in the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 as a general-purpose hold (S58). Then, “1” is added to the number of reserved drawings (S60). If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 36 (S52: no), or if the number of usual symbols has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S54: yes), S56 The process of ~ S60 is omitted. In this way, when the common figure hold related process shown in FIG. 14 is performed, the game control process of FIG. 7 is resumed, and the normal symbol game process (S100) following the general figure hold related process (S50) is performed.

C-4. Normal design game processing:
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol game process of this embodiment. When starting the normal symbol game processing, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S102). As a result, when the big hit game is being played (S102: yes), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the big hit game is not being played (S102: no), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is set to ON, that is, whether or not the small hit game is being played (S104). . As a result, even in the case of a small hit game (S104: yes), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is not in the small hit game (S104: no), it is then determined whether or not the normal hit flag is set to ON (S106). The base-game hit flag is a flag indicating that a base-game game is being executed, and is set to ON when a base-game game with the second start port 17 opened is started. Accordingly, in the determination process of S106, it is determined whether or not a game per game is being executed. As a result, even when a game is being played per regular game (S106: yes), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the game is not a big hit game, a small hit game, or a normal game (S102: no, S104: no, S106: no), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. (S108). Then, when the normal symbol is not being variably displayed (S108: no), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being definitely displayed (S110). Normal symbols are displayed in a state that the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in order to determine the special symbols that are stopped and displayed when the variable display ends until the predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display is ended (confirmed) Display). In the process of S110, it is determined whether or not this “definite display” is being executed. As a result, when the normal symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the fixed display (S108: no, S110: no), the processing for starting the next normal symbol variation display (ordinary diagram variation start process) is performed. Start (S110).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the common figure change start process. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the normal map change start process, it first determines whether or not the general map hold number is “0” (S150). As a result, if the number of pending maps is not “0” (number of pending maps ≧ 1) (S150: no), the oldest stored pending map is read out from the stored pending maps (No. S152). In the processing of S152, the random number per routine stored stored as the general map hold is read.

  On the other hand, when the number of ordinary symbols on hold is “0” (S150: yes), it is not necessary to start the later-explained normal symbol determination or the normal symbol variation display (ordinary symbol variation game). Therefore, the common figure variation start process of FIG. 16 is terminated, and the routine returns to the normal symbol game process shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the ordinary map hold is read (S152), the ordinary figure determination table is selected (S154), and the ordinary figure determination is performed with reference to the ordinary figure determination table (S156). Here, as described above, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is set to either a low probability state or a high probability state. The base-per-game determination table referred to when the base-game hit determination is performed is selected according to such a gaming state (low probability state or high probability state).

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a universal hit determination table of this embodiment. FIG. 17A shows a common figure determination table (low probability common figure determination table) that is referred to when the normal figure determination is performed in the low probability state. b) shows a common figure determination table (a high probability common figure determination table) that is referred to when a normal figure determination is performed in a high probability state. As shown in FIG. 17A, in the low probability common figure determination table, “per common figure” is set to 164 random numbers (0 to 163) out of 65536 random numbers (0 to 65535). ing. Accordingly, when the normal map determination is performed in the low probability state, it is determined that the normal map is detected with a probability of about 1/399. Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the per-normality determination table for high probability, out of 65536 random numbers (0-65535), 65534 random numbers (0-65533) have “per-normal”. Is set. Therefore, when the normal figure hit determination is performed in the high probability state, it is determined that there is a normal figure hit with a probability of approximately 100% (a probability of about one-tenth). In other words, the probability of being determined as “per normal map” (hereinafter also referred to as “probability per normal map”) is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state. It becomes.

  In this way, when the normal figure hit determination is performed (S156 in FIG. 16), it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit determination is “per normal map hit” (S158). As a result, when the result of the base symbol hit determination is “per base symbol” (S158: yes), the hit symbol is stored as the symbol to be stopped (stop symbol) in the current general symbol variable game (S160). . That is, the fact that the normal symbol LED 29a is lit as a result of the current general-purpose variable game is stored. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is “out” (S158: no), the out symbol is stored as a symbol to be stopped and displayed (stop symbol) in the current general symbol variable game (S162). . That is, it stores that the normal symbol LED 29a is extinguished as a result of the current ordinary figure variation game.

  In this way, when it is memorized that the normal symbol LED 29a is turned on or off as a result of the current ordinary symbol variation game (S160, S162), the variation time of the ordinary symbol is set (S164). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is constant regardless of the gaming state, and for example, the variation time is set to 1 second. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the gaming state (whether the state is set to the low probability state or the high probability state) based on the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. Note that the variation time of the normal symbol does not necessarily have to be constant. The average variation of the normal symbol is different between the case where the gaming state is set to the low probability state and the case where the gaming state is set to the high probability state. It is sufficient if the time is almost the same. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the gaming state (whether the state is set to the low probability state or the high probability state) based on the fluctuation time of the normal symbol.

  After the normal symbol variation time is set in this manner (S164), the normal symbol LED 29a is used to start normal symbol variation display (ordinary symbol variation game) (S166). Then, after subtracting “1” from the number of usual symbols held (S168), the usual symbol variation start processing shown in FIG. 16 is terminated and the routine returns to the normal symbol game processing of FIG. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that displays the normal symbol (third identification information) in a variable manner based on the detection of the game ball at the normal symbol operating gate 36 (predetermined start area) functions as a “third display unit”. To do.

  In the above, when the normal symbol game process of FIG. 15 is executed, neither the big hit game, the small hit game or the normal symbol game (S102: no, S104: no, S106: no), and the normal symbol change The process when it is determined that it is not displayed (S108: no) has been described. On the other hand, if the game is not a big hit game, a small hit game, or a normal game (S102: no, S104: no, S106: no), if the normal symbol is being displayed (S108) : Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time (for example, 1 second described above) of the normal symbol during the fluctuation display has elapsed (S114). As a result, when the variation time has not yet elapsed (S114: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S114: yes), the normal symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in a previously stored manner (S116). That is, when the result of the normal symbol hit is the normal symbol, the normal symbol LED 29a is turned on (stop symbol is displayed in a stopped state), and when the result of the normal symbol hit is out of the normal symbol LED 29a. Is turned off (the out symbol is stopped and displayed). Then, after setting the fixed display time (S118), it is determined whether or not the set fixed display time has passed (S120). As a result, when the fixed display time has not elapsed (S120: no), the normal symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the fixed display time has elapsed (S120: yes), whether or not the normal symbol that has been stopped (determined) this time is a winning symbol (lighting of the normal symbol LED 29a, the third specific mode). Is determined (S122). As a result, when the normal symbol displayed in a stopped state is a winning symbol (S122: yes), a process for starting a game per ordinary symbol is performed. Specifically, first, an opening pattern of the second start port 17 (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) is set (S124). That is, since the game per game is started in response to the normal symbol being stopped and displayed as a hit symbol, the opening pattern of the second start port 17 in the game per game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an opening pattern is set in which the second start port 17 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). That is, during a game per game, the second start port 17 is open for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the time for the second start port 17 to be in the open state in the game per game (hereinafter also referred to as “open time of the second start port 17”) is constant regardless of the game state. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the gaming state (whether the state is set to the low probability state or the high probability state) based on the opening time of the second start port 17. . Note that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that plays a game per game (third specified game) functions as “third specified game execution means”.

  Thus, when the opening pattern of the second starting port 17 is set (S124), the normal symbol game process shown in FIG. Returning to the game control process shown in FIG. In the game control process shown in FIG. 7, the normal symbol game process (S100) is followed by the regular game process (S200). In a game per game, when a game per game is being played, a process for advancing the game per game is performed. Specifically, by controlling the start opening solenoid 17m, the opening pattern of the second start opening 17 (S124 in FIG. 15) set at the time of starting the game per ordinary figure is set to the open state. The wing piece part 17w is operated so that it becomes (for example, it will be in an open state for 4 seconds). Further, in the base game per game process, it is determined whether or not a base game per game end condition is satisfied, for example, whether or not 4 seconds have elapsed since the second start port 17 is opened. As a result, if the conditions for ending the game per ordinary figure have not yet been established, the game process per ordinary figure in S200 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the condition for ending the game per base chart is satisfied, the flag per base map is set to OFF in order to end the game per base chart.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the low probability state and the high probability state, which are gaming states related to the jackpot probability, can be set. The “variation time” and “the opening time of the second start port 17 in the game per game” are the same. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the “ordinary symbol variation time” is set to “1 second” in both the low probability state and the high probability state, The “open time” is set to “4 seconds” in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Therefore, the game state (either low probability state or high probability state) is set for the player based on the “normal symbol variation time” or the “opening time of the second starting port 17 in the game per game”. It is possible to prevent recognition. That is, the high probability state of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming state called a so-called latent probability variation state. And in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “probability per ordinary figure” in such a latent gaming state (high probability state) is set higher than in the low probability state. If it carries out like this, in the latent game state (high probability state), the frequency with which a game ball enters into the 2nd starting port 17 will become high, and it will become easy to perform a small hit game as a result. As a result, the number of game balls to be paid out to the player in the latent gaming state (high probability state) can be increased as compared to the low probability state, and the gaming interest can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to make a player who feels that the low probability state and the high probability state are the same state feel that the number of game balls to be paid out is increasing despite being in the same state. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel unexpected and to enhance the gaming interest.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first start port 16 is provided in an area where the left-handed game ball flows down, and the normal symbol operation gate 36 and the second start port 17 are right-handed games. It is provided in the area where the sphere flows down. Accordingly, when the player aims to enter the game ball into the second start port 17, the game area is different from the case where the game ball is intended to enter the first start port 16. A game ball can be fired so that the ball passes. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  In the pachinko machine 1 described above, the total number of variable displays of the first special figure and the variable display number of the second special figure, or the number of variable displays of the first special figure (these numbers are simply referred to as “variable” below). The average variation time of the variation display time of the second special figure is not less than a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) until the predetermined number (for example, 25) is reached after the high probability state is set. The fluctuation display time may be set so that the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation display time of the second special figure is less than the predetermined time after reaching the predetermined number of times. . In this way, even if a high probability state is set, the execution frequency of the small hit game is low because the variable display time of the second special figure is long until the variable display count reaches the predetermined number. For this reason, it is possible to make the player aim for the game ball to enter the first start port 16 until the number of times of the variable display reaches the predetermined number. On the other hand, after the number of times of variable display reaches the predetermined number of times, the variable display time of the second special figure is shortened and the execution frequency of the small hit game is increased. For this reason, after the number of times of variable display reaches the predetermined number, it is possible to aim for the game ball to enter the second start port 17. As a result, after the high probability state is set, the game ball is aimed to enter the first start port 16 until the variable display count reaches the predetermined count, and after the variable display count reaches the predetermined count, Since it is possible to aim for the game ball to enter the second starting port 17, it is possible to diversify the game performance in the high probability state and enhance the game entertainment.

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

  In the embodiment described above, if the gaming state is set to a high probability state at the end of the big hit game, the game state is changed to the low probability state when the symbol variation game is executed 80 times without the big hit game being performed. The configuration is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the gaming state is set to a high probability state at the end of the big hit game, the gaming state may be set to the high probability state until the next big hit game is performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port 16, first game port) provided on the game board are used. 2) A pachinko machine that gives a player a profit (game value) as a result of a game by paying out a predetermined number of award balls according to the game balls entering the start opening 17 and the big winning opening 31d, etc. Although the example in which the present invention is applied to 1 has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that gives a player a game profit (game value), and in this case, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained. . As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 16 ... 1st starting port, 17 ... 2nd starting port, 28 ... 1st symbol display device, 31d ... Grand prize opening (variable entrance ball), 32 ... 2nd symbol display device 36 ... Normal symbol operation gate (predetermined start area), 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (first display means, second display means, third display means, first specific game execution means, second specific game) Execution means, third specific game execution means), 202... ROM, 203... RAM, 220... Sub-control board, 221.

Claims (3)

A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second start port that is changeable between a first mode and a second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode;
First display means for variably displaying the first identification information based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Second display means for variably displaying the second identification information based on a game ball entering the second start port;
Third display means for variably displaying the third identification information based on detection of a game ball in a predetermined start area;
First specific game execution means capable of executing a first specific game for opening a variable entrance when the first identification information or the second identification information is displayed in a first specific mode;
A second specific game executing means capable of executing a second specific game for opening the variable entrance for a shorter time than the first specific game when the second identification information is displayed in a second specific mode;
Third specific game execution means capable of executing a third specific game in which the second starting port is the second aspect when the third identification information is displayed in a third specific aspect;
A game state setting means capable of setting a game state;
With
The gaming state setting means includes
It is possible to set a first gaming state and a second gaming state with a higher probability that the first identification information and the second identification information are displayed in the first specific mode than the first gaming state,
In the second gaming state, the probability that the third identification information is displayed in the third specific mode is set higher than that in the first gaming state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first start port is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first area among the game areas where the game ball can flow down can enter,
The second start port is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down a second region different from the first region among the game regions can enter,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the starting area is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the second area can pass. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The sum of the variable display count of the first identification information and the variable display count of the second identification information, or the variable display count of the first identification information reaches a predetermined number of times after the second gaming state is set. Is set so that the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation display time of the second identification information is not less than a predetermined time, and after reaching the predetermined number of times, the fluctuation display time of the second identification information The game machine, wherein the fluctuation display time is set so that the average fluctuation time is less than the predetermined time.

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