JP2017038885A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance game amusement of a player regarding identification information.SOLUTION: It is so configured that a specific period A is generated after a big win (jackpot) game is ended; a specific period B is generated after the specific period A; a specific period C is generated after the specific period B (S 650, S 652). During the specific period A, if a big win is won in a lottery, stop symbols of presentation symbols are determined by using a big win symbol determination table A for presentation symbols (S 654). During the specific period B, if a big win is won in a lottery, stop symbols of presentation symbols are determined by using a big win symbol determination table B for presentation symbols (S 656). During the specific period C, if a big win is won in a lottery, stop symbols of presentation symbols are determined by using a big win symbol determination table C for presentation symbols (S 658). Each of the tables A to B has a different selection probability of selecting one of a plurality of big win symbols (a triple "2s", "4s" or "6s", a triple "1s" or "5s", a triple "3s", or a triple "7s").SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, during the normal variation period, the variation information (variation effect pattern) of the symbol (identification information) is determined with reference to a preset table for one normal variation state, and the jackpot game After the end, it will be a special fluctuation period until the special symbol fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times. A method for determining (pattern) has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, after the big hit game is over, until the variation display of the symbol (identification information) is executed a predetermined number of times, it is no longer common to determine the variation effect pattern with reference to the special variation state table. Therefore, it is not enough to improve the game entertainment.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to further improve the gaming interest of the player related to the identification information.

  The gaming machine of the present invention employs the following means in order to achieve the main object described above.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Identification information display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Privilege granting means for granting a player a predetermined privilege;
With
A gaming machine capable of indicating whether or not the privilege is given by a display mode when the identification information variably displayed by the identification information display means is stopped and displayed.
A game period setting means capable of setting a predetermined game period;
The game period has at least a first period and a second period,
As the privilege, it has at least a first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege,
As the display mode when the second privilege is granted, at least a first display mode and a second display mode indicating that the second privilege is more likely to be given than the first display mode,
The gist is that the possibility that the display mode when the second privilege is granted becomes the second display mode is different between the first period and the second period.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the display mode when the identification information is stopped and displayed can indicate whether or not a privilege is given to the player and can set a predetermined game period. As a game period, at least a first period and a second period are provided, and as a privilege, at least a first privilege and a second privilege more advantageous to the player than the first privilege are provided, and a second privilege is given. As a display mode in this case, at least a first display mode and a second display mode indicating that the second privilege is more likely to be given than the first display mode are provided. And possibility that a display mode in case a 2nd privilege will be given will turn into a 2nd display mode is made to differ by the 1st period and the 2nd period.
This makes it possible to variously change the possibility that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display mode when the second benefit advantageous to the player is given, and the player's gaming interest related to the identification information Can be further improved.
Here, when the “privilege” is a gaming profit to be given to the player, the “second bonus” can be set to have a larger amount of gaming profit to be given to the player than the “first bonus”. In addition, based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, the probability that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner is higher than a predetermined probability in a gaming machine capable of executing a specific game advantageous to the player. When the high probability state setting means for setting the high probability state is provided, the “first privilege” can be a specific game and a predetermined probability after the specific game ends. Can execute a specific game and enter a high probability state after the specific game ends. Furthermore, the identification information is variably displayed on the basis of the game ball entering the start port, and can be changed to at least the first mode and the second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode as the start port. In a gaming machine that can execute a specific game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable start port is When a high-frequency state setting means for setting a high-frequency state that is higher than a predetermined game state is provided, the “first privilege” executes a specific game and enters a predetermined game state after the specific game ends. The “second privilege” can be set to a high frequency state after the specific game is executed and the specific game is completed.
In addition, a main control unit that performs various controls including transmission of commands related to the progress of the game, and a sub-control unit that receives commands transmitted from the main control unit and executes effects based on the received commands, The identification information display means may be controlled by the sub-control unit.
In addition, after the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first display mode or the second display mode, there is provided an informing means for notifying whether the privilege given to the player is the first privilege or the second privilege. You can also

In such a gaming machine of the present invention,
Comprising a counting means for counting the number of executions of the variation display of the identification information,
When the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information counted in the first period reaches a predetermined number, the process may shift to the second period.

If it carries out like this, possibility that a display mode in case the 2nd privilege will be given will become a 2nd display mode by simple processing can be changed.
Here, a time measuring unit for measuring the elapsed time may be provided, and when the elapsed time measured by the time measuring unit in the first period reaches a predetermined time, the second period may be shifted to.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The possibility that the display mode when the second privilege is given is the second display mode is higher in the second period than in the first period.

  By shifting to the second period after the first period, it is possible to increase the possibility that the display mode when the second privilege advantageous to the player is given becomes the second display mode, and the display mode of the identification information It is possible to further improve the game entertainment interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to further improve the gaming interest of the player related to the identification information.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine 10 of this invention. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol display device. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a sub-control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol variation display related processing executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a hit fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a deviation fluctuation pattern table. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for effect symbols during a normal period. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special period jackpot symbol setting process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub-control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table A for effect symbols during a specific period. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table B for effect symbols during a specific period. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table C for effect symbols during a specific period. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a big hit game effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30B of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing explaining the internal structure of the 2nd big winning opening 50 of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the winning symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) of the special symbol display apparatus 42 of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation display related process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination table of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the winning symbol determination table for the 1st special symbols of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the winning symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the end of the small hit game of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the big hit game end of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol fluctuation effect process of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit symbol determination table for effect symbols during a normal period. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit symbol design process for the specific period of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small winning symbol determination table A for effect symbols in a specific period. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small winning symbol determination table B for production | presentation symbols in a specific period. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small winning symbol determination table C for effect symbols in a specific period. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game effect process of 2nd Example.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a first type (so-called seven-machine type) pachinko machine in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the end of the variation display of the special symbol and the jackpot game is started as a trigger. Will be explained.

[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine), FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11. And an upper receiving tray 14 and a lower receiving tray 16 for storing game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 14 to the game board 30.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface thereof, and a ball lending button 24 for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit A return button 25 for instructing the return of the card is provided. The upper tray 14 is provided with an effect button 26 for performing various effects in accordance with the player's operation at the center of the upper surface.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the right part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. A display device 40, an effect display device 34 disposed in the center of the game area 31, a center accessory 49 disposed around the effect display device 34, and a game ball disposed below the center accessory 49. A first start port 36 having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an incoming ball, and a second start port switch 38a (formed at the right part of the center accessory 49 for detecting the entrance of a game ball) A second start opening 38 having a large winning opening 44 having a large winning opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) which is disposed in the lower right part of the game area 31 so as to be opened and closed and detects the entry of a game ball. In the lower left corner of the game area 31 Includes a general winning opening 45 having a location has been generally winning opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3), and out port 46 for collecting the game balls that did not enter into any of the winning openings, the. In addition to this, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 48 for guiding and playing game balls flowing down the game area 31 and a number of nails (not shown).

  The second starting port 38 is a variable ball entrance provided as an ordinary electric accessory, and includes a blade piece portion 38c and a second starting port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) for operating the blade piece portion 38c. Prepare. The second starting port 38 is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low when the wing piece 38c is upright (see the dotted line in FIG. 2), and when the wing piece 38c is open. The game ball enters an open state in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than the normal state (see the solid line in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, in a normal state where the wing piece portion 38c is upright, it is configured such that a game ball cannot enter the second start port 38.

  The special winning opening 44 is a variable ball receiving opening provided as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate 44c and a special winning opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 44c. The special winning opening 44 is normally closed by a closing plate 44c that is closed by the opening / closing plate 44c and does not accept a game ball. In the big hit game (specific game), the special winning opening solenoid 44b (see FIG. 3), the open / close plate 44c is actuated to open to the near side, whereby an open state (open state) in which the game ball can be easily received is obtained. A large winning opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entering of a game ball and counting the number of the balls is attached to the large winning opening 44. In the present embodiment, as a process for the big hit game, one round is taken until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 44a counts 10 game balls or 10 balls. The big prize opening 44 is opened, and the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is repeated until the prescribed round. In addition, between each round, the special winning opening 44 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 4, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that can display and stop displaying a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device that can display and stop displaying a special symbol. 42, and a round display unit 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game (maximum number of rounds). The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 5, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in the figure, the normal symbol display device 41 includes a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 5), and the left normal symbol display unit. A display mode in which 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second stage from the top in FIG. 5), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on (see FIG. There are four display modes: a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are lit (see the fourth column from the top in FIG. 5). . When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device variably displays by sequentially switching the four display modes, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The normal symbol is stopped and displayed in any one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode of the stopped normal symbol is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top in FIG. 5), the second start port 38 is set as a hit for a certain time (for example, , 0.5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. The special symbol display device 42 corresponds to either the first special symbol display part 42a or the second special symbol display part 42b when the entry of either the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 38 is detected. The special symbols are variably displayed by sequentially switching the display state of the special symbol display section, and when the execution time (variable time) of the variable display elapses, the special symbols are displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. Stop display. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (winning special symbol), it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a first start port corresponding display unit that variably displays the special symbol based on the game ball entering the first start port 36, and the second special symbol display. The part 42b is a second start port corresponding display unit that displays a special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the second start port 38. Hereinafter, in particular, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a is also referred to as a first special symbol (special diagram 1), and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is referred to as a second special symbol (special symbol). Also called FIG. In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in the figure, the special symbol that is a big hit A (big hit symbol A) is a display mode in which the upper right, lower right, and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit (special figure 1 big hit symbol A). There is a display mode in which the middle horizontal bar segment and the upper right and lower left vertical bar segments in the second special symbol display portion 42b are lit (see special figure 2 big hit symbol A) (see the first row from the top in FIG. 6). Further, the special symbol (big hit symbol B) that becomes the big hit B is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display section 42a are lit (see special figure 1 big hit symbol B). ) And a display mode in which the upper and lower horizontal bar segments and the lower left vertical bar segment in the second special symbol display section 42b are lit (special figure 2 jackpot symbol B) (second stage from the top in FIG. 6). reference). In addition, the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any mode, and the type of the display mode of the special symbol at the time of the big hit is not limited to one type each. A plurality of types may be prepared. When a game ball enters one of the first starting port 36 and the second starting port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the special symbol is suspended for up to four times for each starting port, When the current variation display is finished, the variation display of the special symbol that is held is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A” related to Special Figure 1 Big Bonus A is a big hit game in which the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 4 rounds). After the end of, in the hit mode (probability to generate a low probability electric support no state) in which the probability (probability per special symbol) that the result of jackpot determination (special symbol success determination) will be a big hit (probability per special symbol) is set to a low probability is there. For “Special Figure 1 Big Bonus B” related to Special Figure 1 Big Bonus B and “Special Figure 2 Big Bonus A” related to Special Figure 2 Big Bonus A, the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 4 rounds) The jackpot game is repeated over a period of time, and after the jackpot game is over, the probability of the special figure is higher than the low probability until the special symbol is displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Is set, the fluctuation time of special symbols and normal symbols is shortened, and the probability of hitting the result of normal symbol success / failure (probability per ordinary symbol) is set to a high probability, and normal symbols are stopped and displayed. This is a hit mode (a hit mode for generating a state with high probability electric support) in which an electric support state (high frequency state) in which the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended is generated. If the special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times, the state with high probability electric support ends and the state without low probability electric support is established. In addition, “Special figure 2 big hit B” related to special figure 2 big hit symbol B is over the number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) in which the opening operation of the big prize opening 44 is larger than “Special figure 2 big hit A”. This is a hit mode in which a state with a high probability electric support is generated until the repeated big hit game is performed and the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit game is finished. In this way, “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A” is also called a normal big hit because the probability per special figure after the big hit game ends is low, and “Special Figure 1 Big Hit B” and “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A, B "Is also a probable big hit, because the probability per special figure after the big hit game is high.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and various effect displays such as a change display of effect symbols, a reach effect, and a notice effect are performed on the display screen. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect display device 34 of the present embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) that are arranged side by side and are composed of characters and numbers. ) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background symbol (not shown). This effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball enters the first start port 36 and when the game ball enters the second start port 38. . The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started. When the execution time of the variation display elapses, the production symbols 34L, The effect symbols 34R and the middle effect symbol 34M are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not coincide with each other, a simple detachment without reach is achieved, and when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R coincide with each other, reach is achieved. Then, when the middle production symbol 34M is stopped with a predetermined reach production, when the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L and 34R do not coincide with each other, it becomes out of reach and the middle production symbol. A big hit occurs when 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R coincide. The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. And corresponding.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect display device 34 blinks (changes display) in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and lights up (stops display) in a predetermined pattern in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. It also has a determination symbol (second identification information). The determination symbol has a first determination symbol 34a associated with the first special symbol and a second determination symbol 34b associated with the second special symbol, and each of the left corners of the display screen of the effect display device 34 ( It is displayed smaller than the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R (identification information) at a position away from the center of the display area. Specifically, the first determination symbol 34a and the second determination symbol 34b are stopped and displayed in the first mode (for example, the symbol “◯”) based on the corresponding special symbol being stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, Based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed with the off symbol, it is stopped and displayed in the second mode (for example, the symbol “x”).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect display device 34 includes a launch area notification display unit 34 c that indicates which area of the game area 31 should be ejected with a game ball depending on the current game state. The firing area notification display unit 34c has a case where the current gaming state is a gaming state that requires a left-handed stroke (launching to the first area of the gaming area 31) (in the normal gaming state in the present embodiment), The display is performed in a different display mode depending on a game state that requires a right strike (launch to the second region of the game region 31) (in the present embodiment, during a big hit game or in a state where there is electric support). Specifically, when the current game state is a game state that requires left-handed (launching of the game area 31 to the first area), it is displayed in the first mode (“left arrow” image). When the game state requires right strike (launching of the game area 31 to the second area), the game is displayed in the second mode (image of “right arrow”). In the present embodiment, the firing region notification display unit 34c always displays in one of the display modes, and the player can view the firing region notification display unit 34c to determine whether the player is playing a game or not. Even in a gaming state, it is possible to confirm the firing direction (gaming state). In addition, when the special symbol is not variably displayed or when the advantageous state (big hit game, normal high probability state, short time state, open extended state) does not occur, the launch area notification display unit 34c The display may not be performed during non-games such as when a game ball is not being fired. In the present embodiment, the launch area notification display unit 34c is provided in the effect display device 34 controlled by the sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit), but is controlled by the main control board 70 (main control unit). The symbol display device 40 may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 34 also displays the first reserved symbol 35a and the second reserved symbol 35b in the display screen. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one every time a game ball enters the first start opening 36 during the variation display of the first special symbol, and one each time the variation display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one. The second reserved symbols 35b are also displayed one by one every time a game ball enters the second starting port 38 during the second special symbol variation display, and every time the second special symbol variation display is started. It is erased one by one.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the first start port 36 is arranged below the effect display device 34 (center accessory 49), and the player can play the game ball in the normal gaming state. By rotating the firing handle 18 (so-called left-handed) so as to flow down to the left side region (first region) of the game region 31, the game ball can enter the first start port 36. In addition, the big winning opening 44 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol and the big hit game is started, the player displays the game ball on the right side region of the game region 31 ( By performing a rotation operation (so-called right-handed) of the firing handle 18 so as to flow down to the second region), it is possible to make the game ball enter the large winning opening 44 that has been opened.

  In addition, the normal symbol operating gate 32 and the second starting port 38 are disposed on the right side of the game area 31, and the player can pass the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 32 by making a right strike. When the second start opening 38 is opened due to the normal symbol being hit, the player can make a game ball enter the second start opening 38 by continuing the right handing. As described above, when a big hit occurs, an electric support state occurs after the big hit game ends. When the power support state occurs, the probability per base symbol is high, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The player can make a game ball enter the second starting port 38 at a higher frequency (high frequency state) by making a right strike as compared to a state without electric support.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 (main control unit) that controls the basic progress of the game and a payout control board that controls the payout of prize balls and balls. 80, a sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit) that controls the overall control of various effects performed in accordance with the progress of the game, a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball, and a power source for the pachinko machine 10 A control board such as an external control board 110 for controlling the communication between the power supply board 105 for controlling and the hall computer 115 provided in the hall in which the pachinko machine 10 is installed. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logic operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, and various controls. A timer that measures the necessary time (system timer), a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, an oscillator that outputs a clock for CPU operations, and a watch that monitors CPU runaway Various peripheral LSIs such as a dog timer and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates an interrupt signal are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 that forms part of the control circuit. In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 90 is a sub-control section. However, control sections other than the main control section, for example, other control sections such as the payout control board 80 and the launch control board 100 can also be called sub-control sections. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. An input signal and an operation signal from the RAM clear switch 71 directly instructing the clear (initialization) of the RAM of each control board such as the RAM 70c of the main control board 70 and the RAM 90c (see FIG. 8) of the sub control board 90 are directly input. At the same time, a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a winning signal from the big winning opening switch 44a, a winning signal from the general winning opening switch 45a, and the like are inputted via the relay terminal plate 72. From the main control board 70, a relay terminal board receives a control signal to the symbol display board 40a that controls display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 38b, a drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 44b, and the like. 72 is output. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and exchanges various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. It is carried out. In addition, an operation signal or the like from an on / off switch 107 that switches on / off the power of the pachinko machine 10 is input to the main control board 70 via the power supply board 105. When the on / off switch 107 is operated and an operation signal instructing switching from power off to on is input, the main control board 70 executes power on processing necessary for power on such as initialization processing, and turns on / off. When the switch 107 is operated to input an operation signal for instructing switching from power ON to OFF, power shutdown processing necessary for power shutdown such as backup of various information is executed. Further, the main control board 70 can communicate with the hall computer 115 via the external control board 110, and transmits the operation status of the pachinko machine 10 or transmits an error signal when an abnormality occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. An input operation signal from the ball lending button switch 24 a for detecting the operation of the ball lending button 24 and an operation signal from the return button switch 25 a for detecting the operation of the return button 25 are sent to the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83. The detection signals from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the winning ball are inputted via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal board 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data. In this embodiment, during the big hit game, every time the big prize opening switch 44a detects one game ball, that is, every time one game ball enters the big prize opening 44, 15 prize balls are paid out. It is supposed to be issued. Since the maximum number (prescribed number) of game balls that can enter the big winning opening 44 during one round is 10, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out in one round is 150. Therefore, in a 4R jackpot game with 4 rounds to be executed, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out is 600, and in a 16R jackpot game with 16 rounds to be executed, the maximum prize that can be paid out The number of balls is 2400.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, and the like, and receives various command signals from the main control board 70 and produces a game according to the commands. The sub-control board 90 is a decoration motor for operating the effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, the amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, and the movable accessory provided in the center accessory 49. A decoration driving board 93 that drives the LED lamp 93b as a decoration lamp and an effect button board 94 that inputs an operation signal from the effect button switch 27 that detects the operation of the effect button 26 are connected. Yes.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. Transmit to the main control board 70.

[Main control processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main control process executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process includes a power-on process necessary for power-on (S100), a game start process (S110), a normal symbol game process (S120), a normal symbol game process (S130), and a special symbol. The game process (S140) and the big hit game process (S150) are repeatedly executed. In the present embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S110 to S150 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process of S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, big prize port switch 44a, general prize port switch 45a, etc.). ) And stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, and various determination information (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number described later, a normal symbol success / failure determination random number, etc.) ). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by a switch related to the entry of the game ball (the first start port switch 36a, the second start port switch 38a, the big winning port switch 44a, the general winning port switch 45a, etc.). If it is determined that it has been detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and saved as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. Ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0. When a game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the prize ball is received. The process is repeated until the information becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S120.

[Normal design game processing]
In the normal symbol game process of S120, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold is not the value 0, that is, the value 1 or more. The normal symbol is determined by decrementing only, and the normal symbol (see FIG. 5) to be stopped is determined based on the result of the determination. The normal symbol success / failure determination is performed by using a normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 32 and a normal symbol per-determination table. In some cases, a low-probability normal symbol per-decision table is used with a low probability of hit (for example, about 0.8%), and a high probability of hit with a high probability (for example, about 99.2%) when there is power support. A normal symbol per table determination table is used. Further, when the result of the determination is successful, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying the winning symbol, and when the result of determining whether or not the result is incorrect, the symbol is determined as a symbol for stopping and displaying any of the symbols that are lost. Then, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, the variation display of the normal symbol is started, and waiting for the variation time to elapse. The setting of the fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when in the state without electric support, and is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second) when in the state with electric support. When the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol, and when the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 38 is set and the opening of the second starting port 38 is started. The normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated, and when the stopped and displayed symbol is out of the symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated without doing anything. The opening time of the second start port 38 is set to a short time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when there is no electric support, and is extended to a long time (for example, 5 seconds) when there is an electric support. Further, as described above, the opening of the second starting port 38 is performed by opening the blade portion 38c by driving and controlling the second starting port solenoid 38b. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process of S130.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the normal symbol game process of S130, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game process for the elapsed time (open elapsed time) after the second start port 38 starts to open. Whether a predetermined number (e.g., 8) of game balls are in the second starting port 38 or not. When it is determined that the elapsed time has not reached the set time and a specified number of game balls have not entered the second start port 38, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while the second start port 38 is kept open. Exit once. On the other hand, it is determined that the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time, or it is determined that the specified number of game balls have already entered the second start port 38 even before the elapsed elapsed time has reached the set time. Then, the driving of the second start port solenoid 38b is stopped, and the game process per ordinary symbol is finished. When the normal symbol per game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next special symbol game process of S140.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of S140 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 36. Determine (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (S202). . When it is determined that the number of retained first special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of retained first special symbols is incremented by 1 (S204), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S206), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S208). Here, as the determination information acquired in S206, the big hit determination random number used in the hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 36, or the hit determination result is the big hit. 1st special symbols such as a big hit symbol determining random number for determining the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, and a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol Information on the progress of the symbol variation game can be illustrated. The hit determination is equivalent to the determination of whether or not a special symbol is appropriate. In addition, the first special symbol hold occurrence command transmitted in S208 includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the hold symbol 35 in the display screen of the effect display device 34. The sub control board 90 that has received the first special symbol on-hold occurrence command additionally displays one reserved symbol 35 on the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first start opening 36, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S204 to S208 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S210.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38 for variably displaying the second special symbol (S210). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols is less than the upper limit (value 1 in this embodiment) (S212). . When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (S214), and information for determination is acquired to obtain predetermined information for determination in the RAM 70c. The data is stored in the storage area (S216), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S218). Here, as the determination information acquired in S216, the big hit determination random number used at the time of the hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the second starting port 38, or the result of the hit determination is the big hit. Of the symbol variation game such as the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b, and the variation pattern determination random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol. Information on progress can be exemplified. Also, the second special symbol hold time occurrence command includes a second special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol display unit 35b in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in S210 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 38, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit value, the processing of S214 to S218 is skipped. The process proceeds to the next step S220.

  Next, whether or not the big hit game is being executed (S220), whether or not any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being variably displayed (S222), the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is determined whether any of the symbols is in the stop display time (S224). If it is determined that the big hit game is being executed, the special symbol game process is ended, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S150. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game is not being executed, neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in a variable display, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (S226). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination information of the second special symbol determination information (big hit determination random number) stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) is determined. Reading (S228), the second special symbol variation display related process is executed (S230), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is 0, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is 0 (S232). If it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is not 0, the oldest determination information among the determination information (big hit determination random number) of the first special symbol stored in the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) Reading (S234), the first special symbol variation display related process is executed (S236), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In S226 to S236, when both the number of reserved first symbol symbols and the number of reserved second symbol symbols are not 0, the second special symbol variable display (holding digestion) is preferentially executed (see Fig. 2). Priority). Of course, the special symbol variation display may be executed in accordance with the order of entry of the game balls at the start opening (variation in the order of entry), and the eleventh special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are performed in parallel. May be executed (simultaneous variation). Details of the variable display related process will be described below. The first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are both executed in common, and will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart of FIG. 13).

  In the variation display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is a high probability state or a low probability state (S300). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is in a low probability state, the big hit determination is performed using the big hit determination random number and the low probability big hit determination table read in S228 or S234 (S302). Is turned on, that is, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the read random number for hit determination and the high probability big hit determination table (S304), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit Is determined (S306). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 14A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 14B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. In the low probability jackpot determination table, the big hit determination random number is a value 60 or 61 out of the values 0 to 796 (big hit probability of 1 / 398.5). In the high probability jackpot determination table, the hit determination random number is The value 0 to 796 was assumed to be a big hit when the value was 60 to 79 (a big hit probability of 1 / 39.85). Thus, a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability per special figure is high is a state advantageous to the player compared to a low probability state in which the probability per special figure is low. I can say that. In this embodiment, a common big hit determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When the result of the big hit determination is determined to be a big hit in S306, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the determination information storage area (RAM 70c) (S308), and the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determining random number is read. Set (S310). Here, the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 15 is used for setting the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, and the jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol is illustrated in FIG. A jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol is used.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 15, when the random number for jackpot symbol determination is a value 0 to 127 out of the values 0 to 255, the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol A is selected. Figure 1 big hit A "(appearance probability of 50%), special figure 1 big hit symbol B is selected and the special figure 1 big hit symbol B is selected when the random number for determining the big hit symbol is 128 to 255 (50% Appearance probability). Also, in the big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16, when the random number for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 76 out of the values 0 to 255, the special symbol 2 big hit symbol A is selected. "Special figure 2 big hit A" (appearance probability of about 30%), special figure 2 big hit symbol B is selected when the random number for determining the big hit symbol is 77 to 255 and becomes "Special figure 2 big hit B" ( Appearance probability of about 70%). “Special figure 1 big hit B”, “Special figure 2 big hit A” and “Special figure 2 big hit B” are probable big hits. In the first special symbol, 50% of the generated big hits are probable big hits ("Special figure 1 big hit B"), whereas in the second special symbol, all of the generated big hits are probable big hits ("Special figure 2 big hits A, B "). In addition, the first special symbol is a 4R big hit game for all big hits ("Special figure 1 big hit A" and "Special figure 1 big hit B"), whereas the second special symbol is "Special figure 4R big hit game is executed at “2 big hits A”, and 16R big hit game is executed at “Special figure 2 big hit B”. Therefore, the state with the electric support where the game mainly based on the second special symbol progresses is more likely to be a probable big hit than the state without the electric support where the game mainly based on the first special symbol proceeds. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player because it can be expected to win many balls.

  If it is determined in S302 and S304 that the result of the hit determination is not a big hit, it is a miss, and a miss symbol is determined (S314). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  When the stop symbol is determined in this way, a variation pattern table is set (S316). Here, the setting of the fluctuation pattern table can be performed by selecting different fluctuation pattern tables (hit fluctuation pattern table, outlier fluctuation pattern table) depending on whether the hit determination in S300 is a big hit or not. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a hit variation pattern table, and FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a deviation variation pattern table. As shown in the figure, each variation pattern table has a plurality of variation patterns associated with variation pattern determination random number values. When a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the variation pattern table is used. A variation pattern is selected. Among the variation patterns, the variation patterns P01 and P02 are associated with normal variations A and B for variably displaying the effect symbols without the reach effect, and the change patterns P03 and P04 have the effect symbols with the reach effect. Normal reach A and B to be displayed in a variable manner are associated with each other, and super reach A and B in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner with an effect that increases the expectation of jackpot than normal reach is associated with the variation patterns P05 and P06. Yes. In the hit variation pattern table, random variations for determining a change pattern are not associated with the normal variations A and B without the reach effect so that the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced more than when the hit is off. In addition, among the fluctuations accompanied by the reach effect, many fluctuation pattern determining random numbers are associated with the fluctuation patterns P05 and P06 (super reach A and B). Also, in the deviation variation pattern table, the average fluctuation time is shorter in the state with the electric support than in the case without the electric support, and when the number of holdings is larger (value 3 or 4), the number of holdings is smaller. The fluctuation times of the normal fluctuation fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are set and the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are associated with the fluctuation patterns so that the average fluctuation time is shorter than (value 1 or 2). Each variation pattern table shows a table storing a small number of patterns for convenience, but actually, a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used.

  Returning to the variation display related processing of FIG. 13, when the variation pattern table is set in this way, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S316), and the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination random number and the set variation pattern table. It sets (S318). Then, the special symbol variation display is started (S320), the number of holdings related to the special symbol variation display is decremented by 1 (S322), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S324). ), The variable display related processing is terminated. Here, in the processes of S320 to S324, when the target of the current variation display related process is the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is started and the number of holds of the first special symbol is set to 1 only. The process of decrementing and transmitting a command change start command for the first special symbol is started. When the current variation display related process is the second special symbol, the second special symbol is started to be changed and the second is displayed. This is a process of decrementing the number of special symbols held by 1 and transmitting a symbol change start command of the second special symbol. The symbol variation start command transmitted in S324 includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the hit determination result is a big hit. When the result of the hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a failure stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. The sub-control board 90 that has received the pending symbol variation start command analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and a control signal ( The effect command) is output to the effect display control board 91 to control the effect display device 34.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 10 to 12, when the special symbol game process is executed after the variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the first special game process is executed in S222. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S238). Since the variation time is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, whether or not the variation time has passed is determined by determining the elapsed time since the variation display of the special symbol was started and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. This can be done by comparison. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol being varied is stopped (S240), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S242). Then, a stop display time is set (S244), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (S246). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the variation display of the special symbol is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.5 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in S224 that the stop display time is in progress. If it is determined that has passed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S248).

  When it is determined in S248 that the game is a big hit symbol, the big hit game flag is turned on (S250), and a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S252). As a result, a big hit game start effect or the like is executed in the big hit game effect process described later. Also, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the release extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (S254, S256), and the variation is shortened when the variation shortening flag is on. The flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S258 to S262), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S150.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S248 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (S264). The value is decremented by 1 (S266), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (S268). Here, the probability variation counter indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains a high probability state (probability variation state) of the probability per special symbol. When the probability variation counter is 0, in order to terminate the high probability state (probability variation state), the probability variation flag is turned off (S270), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S272), and the processing of S274 Proceed to Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the high probability state (probability variation state) to the low probability state (normal state). The sub control board 90 that has received the gaming state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the gaming state to the effect display control board 91 to change the display of the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the low probability state to the high probability state. For example, change the process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (S274). When the fluctuation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated as it is. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (S276), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (S278). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates an upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the electric support state (short-time state, open-extended state, general high probability state). When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the electric support state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off to end the electric support state. (S280), the release extension flag is turned off (S282), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S284), and the special symbol game process is terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the state with the electric support to the state without the electric support. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits, for example, an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 to display the background screen of the effect display device 34 and the like from the state with the electric support. Processing such as changing to the state of none is performed.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 19 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S400). If it is determined that the big hit game flag is OFF, the big hit game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 44 is open (S402), and if it is determined that the big winning opening 44 is closed (not open), It is determined whether or not the opening timing of the big prize opening 44 has arrived (S404). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening timing of the big winning opening 44 has not arrived, the big hit game processing is once ended. When it is determined that the timing for opening the big prize opening 44 has come, the big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is opened (S406), and a round game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. (S408), the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. As a result, the special winning opening 44 is in a state in which a game ball can enter. Note that the round game start command includes information on the number of round games to be executed this time.

  When the big hit game process is executed after the big winning opening 44 is opened, it is determined in S402 that the big winning opening 44 is open, and then it is determined whether or not the closing timing of the big winning opening 44 has arrived. (S410). In this process, a specified opening time (25 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after the grand prize opening 44 is opened, or the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 44 is the prescribed number (in this embodiment). In this case, the determination is made by determining whether any of the above has reached 10). If it is determined that the closing timing of the big prize opening 44 has not arrived, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the big prize opening 44 is kept open. On the other hand, if it is determined that the closing timing of the big prize opening 44 has arrived, the big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is closed (S412), and whether or not the end condition of the big hit game is satisfied is determined. Determination is made (S414). This determination is performed by determining whether or not the special winning opening 44 is opened according to the specified number of rounds. In this embodiment, the specified number of rounds is 4 rounds when a big hit game is executed with “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A”, “Special Figure 1 Big Hit B” or “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A”. When a big hit game is executed with “2 big hits B”, it is 16 rounds. If it is determined in S414 that the big hit game end condition is not satisfied, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while maintaining the big hit game state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game end condition is satisfied, the big hit game end process illustrated in FIG. 20 is executed (S416), and the big hit game process is ended.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 20, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns the big hit game flag from on to off (S450), and the current big hit is a probable big hit ("Special Figure 1 Big Hit B", "Special Figure"). It is determined whether or not it is “2 big hits A” or “Special figure 2 big hits B”) (S452). If it is determined that the current big hit is a probable big hit, in order to generate a state with high probability electric support, the probability change counter is set to 100 (S454), the probability change flag is turned on (S456), and the fluctuation is reduced. The counter is set to 100 times (S458), and the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are turned on (S460, S462). On the other hand, if it is determined that the current big hit is not a probable big hit, that is, a normal big hit ("Special Figure 1 big hit A"), the probability change flag and the fluctuation shortening flag are not turned on and the low probability electric power support state is maintained. To do. When the gaming state is set in this way, a jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S464), and the jackpot game end process is terminated. The sub control board 90 that has received the big hit game end command, for example, transmits an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 and sets the background screen of the effect display device 34 as the background corresponding to the game state at that time. The processing to do is performed.

[Design variation effect processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect process executed by the CPU 90 of the sub control board 90. When the symbol variation effect process is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not a symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control board 70 has been received (S600). If it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received, it is determined based on the received command whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S602). If it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is out of place, the out symbol is set as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (S604). On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is during a specific period (S606). Here, the specific period is determined, for example, as a period from the occurrence of the high probability electric support state to the end, which occurs in S718 of the jackpot game effect process of FIG. 27 described later, and this symbol variation effect. The process ends in step S626. If it is determined that it is not during the specific period, that is, it is during the normal period, the jackpot symbol selected using the bonus symbol determination table for effect symbols during the normal period is produced from the bonus symbol determination table for effect symbols stored in the RAM 90c. It is set as a symbol stop symbol (S608). FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot symbol determination table for effect symbols during a normal period. Here, the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is, for example, an appearance in which all of the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, 34R are combinations of the same numbers (single eyes) in any of the numbers “1” to “7” ( Specific embodiment). Of course, it is not limited to a combination of three numbers (horizontal), but may be a combination of two numbers (for example, “77” or “33”), or a specific one number among a plurality of types of numbers. (For example, “7” or “3”). Further, symbols other than numerals (for example, alphabets such as “A”) and characters may be used as the outcome of the jackpot symbol. In the jackpot symbol determination table for effect symbols during the normal period, when the type of jackpot is “Special figure 1 jackpot A” (ordinary jackpot), “2”, “4” or “6” from the one that is easy to select. In the order of the order of “Z” (specific embodiment A), “1” or “5” of the order (specific embodiment B), and “3” of the order of “Z” (specific embodiment C). ) Is not selected. On the other hand, when the type of big hit is “Special figure 1 big hit B” (probable big hit B), compared to the case of “Special figure 1 big hit A”, “2”, “4” or “6” It is difficult to select the lozenge (specific aspect A), and the “3” lozenge (specific aspect C) is easily selected. Further, when the type of big hit is “Special Figure 1 Big Hit B” (probability big hit), there is a possibility that the “7” doublet (specific mode D) is selected. Therefore, the big winning symbol of the production symbol is “7”, which is more likely to be a probable big hit (specific mode D), “3”, which is “1” or “5”. The order of Zolo eyes (specific embodiment B), “2”, “4” or “6”. In other words, odd symbols are more likely to win big odds than even symbols, and among odd symbols, the “3” doublet is more likely than the “1” and “5” doubles, The “7” doublet is more likely than the “3” doublet.

  If it is determined in S606 that it is during the specific period, the jackpot symbol selected using any one of the effect symbol jackpot symbol determination tables A to C during the specific period of the effect symbol jackpot symbol determination table stored in the RAM 90c. Is set as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S610). This process is performed by executing the special period jackpot symbol setting process illustrated in FIG. In the special period big hit symbol setting process, the number of fluctuations N is 1 or more and less than N1 (for example, 31) (specific period A) or not (S650), or N1 or more and less than N2 (for example 91) (specific period B) Whether or not (S652). Here, the number of fluctuations N indicates the number of executions of variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) during the specific period. One or more and less than N1 is defined as the specific period A (effect mode A), and N1 or more and less than N2 The specific period B (effect mode B) was set, and N2 or more was set as the specific period C (effect mode C). If it is determined that the number of fluctuations N is greater than or equal to 1 and less than N1 (specific period A), table A is selected as an effect design jackpot symbol determination table during the specific period (S654), and the number of fluctuations N is greater than or equal to N1 and less than N2 (specific If it is determined that the period is B), the table B is selected as an effect symbol jackpot symbol determination table during a specific period (S656), and the number of fluctuations N is not less than 1 and less than N1, and not greater than or equal to N1 and less than N2, that is, greater than or equal to N2 ( If it is determined that it is the specific period C), the table C is selected as the effect symbol jackpot symbol determination table during the specific period (S658). When any one of the tables A to C is selected in this manner, the jackpot symbol determined based on the selected table and the symbol determining random number is set as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S660), and the jackpot symbol setting process for the specific period is set. Exit.

  FIGS. 24-26 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table AC for effect symbols in a specific period (specific period AC). In the jackpot symbol determination table A for the effect symbol for the specific period A, as shown in FIG. 24, the “2”, “4” or “6” double eyes (specific mode A), “1” or “ The order of “5” (order A) is followed by the order “3” (specific aspect C), and the order “7” (specific aspect D) is not selected. In the case of the “2”, “4” or “6” double-eyed (special aspect A), when the type of big hit is special figure 2 big hit A (4R big hit), special figure 2 big hit B (16R big hit) It is more likely to be selected than the case, and in the case of “3”, the big hit type is the special figure 2 big hit B (16R big hit) and the special figure 2 big hit A (4R It is more likely to be selected than in the case of big hit. Accordingly, in the specific period A, when a “3” bigeye (specific aspect C) appears, the probability of 16R big hit is high, but both the 4R big hit and 16R big hit are both “3” bigeye (specific aspect C). 2), “4”, or “6”, which is more likely to appear (special aspect A), and whether the big hit generated from the stop symbol of the production design is 4R big hit or 16R big hit It is a period in which it is difficult for a person to discriminate.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the effect symbol jackpot symbol determination table B for the specific period B can be the same as the effect symbol jackpot symbol determination table for the normal period, for example. In other words, the effect symbol jackpot symbol determination table B for the specific period B is larger than that of the symbol symbol “1” or “5” (specific mode B) or “3” as compared to the effect symbol jackpot symbol determination table A for the specific period A. When the "Long" (specific aspect C) is easily selected, and when the type of jackpot is the special figure 2 big hit B (16R big hit), the "7" double-eyed (specific aspect D) is selected There is also. When the type of jackpot is the special figure 2 jackpot A (4R jackpot), the “7” slotted eye (specific mode D) is not selected, so when the “7” slotted eye appears, the 16R jackpot is determined. As described above, the specific period B is a period in which it is easier to determine whether the big hit is the 4R big hit or the 16R big hit than the specific period A from the stop symbol of the effect design. It goes without saying that the effect symbol jackpot symbol determination table B for the specific period B may be different from the effect symbol jackpot symbol determination table for the normal period.

  As shown in FIG. 26, if the type of jackpot is the special figure 2 jackpot A (4R jackpot), the jackpot symbol determination table C for the production symbol for the specific period C is “2”, “4” or “6”. If only the flat eye (specific mode A) is selected and the type of jackpot is the special figure 2 jackpot B (16R jackpot), only the “7” slotted eye (specific mode D) is selected. Therefore, in the specific period C, if a “2”, “4” or “6” doublet (specific form A) appears, the 4R big hit is fixed and a “7” double order (specific form D) appears. Then, 16R big hit will be decided. Therefore, the specific period C is a period in which it is possible to reliably determine whether the big hit is the 4R big hit or the 16R big hit from the stop symbol of the effect design.

  Returning to the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 21, when the stop symbol of the effect symbol is set, the effect pattern is set (S612). As described above, since the symbol variation start command includes the variation pattern of the special symbol, the variation pattern designation command received from the representation pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b is selected for the representation pattern. This can be done by reading out the production pattern corresponding to.

  When the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are set in this way, the symbol variation effect is started (S614). The process of S614 is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (symbol change effect start command) for instructing the start of the symbol change effect based on the stop symbol of the effect symbol and the effect pattern. Upon receiving the effect command, the effect display control board 91 performs display control so that the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started on the display screen of the effect display device 34. Also, in accordance with the symbol variation effect, variation display (flashing display) of the determination symbols 34a and 34b is also started. That is, when the subject of the current symbol variation game is the first special symbol, the variation display (flashing display) of the first determination symbol 34a is started, and when the current variation subject is the second special symbol, the second determination is started. The variation display (blinking display) of the symbol 34b is started. Of the first determination symbol 34a and the second determination symbol 34b, the determination symbol that is not the target of the current variation display is maintained as the previous display.

  When it is determined in S600 that the symbol variation start command has not been received or after the effect symbol variation display is started in S614, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control board 70 has been received. (S616). If it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received, the symbol variation effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the symbol variation effect is terminated (S618). The process of S618 is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (design change effect end command) for instructing the end of the symbol change effect. Upon receiving the effect command, the effect display control board 91 performs display control so that the effect display device 34 finishes the symbol variation effect and determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Further, the determination symbols 34a and 34b are also stopped in accordance with the determination of the effect symbols. That is, if the current symbol variation game target is the first special symbol, the first determination symbol 34a is stopped and displayed. If the current variation subject is the second special symbol, the second determination symbol 34b is stopped and displayed. . And it is determined whether it is during a specific period (S620). If it is determined that it is not within the specific period, the symbol variation effect process is terminated, and if it is determined that it is during the specific period, the variation number N is incremented by 1 (S622), and then the variation number N is a predetermined number (100 times). It is determined whether or not it has been exceeded, that is, whether or not the state with high probability electric support has ended (S624). If it is determined that the variation number N does not exceed the predetermined number, the symbol variation effect process is terminated while maintaining the specific period, and if it is determined that the variation number N exceeds the predetermined number, the specific period ends (S626). The symbol variation effect process is terminated.

[Big hit game effect processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit game effect process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90. When the big hit game effect process is executed, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not a big hit game start command has been received from the main control board 70 (S700). If it is determined that the jackpot game start command has been received, a jackpot game start effect (jacket fanfare effect) is executed (S702). If it is determined that the jackpot game start command has not been received, the processing of S702 is skipped and the next S704 Proceed to the process.

  Next, it is determined whether a round game start command has been received from the main control board 70 (S704). If it is determined that the round game start command has been received, it is determined whether or not it is a specific round (for example, the fourth round) (S706). If it is determined that it is not the specific round, a round game effect is executed (S708). If it determines with it being the specific round, a privilege alerting effect will be performed (S710). Here, the bonus notification effect is an effect of notifying the type of bonus (bonus) given to the player. If the special symbol related to the jackpot is the first special symbol, the bonus type is usually a big jackpot (special bonus) If the special symbol related to this jackpot is the second special symbol, it will be a probability variation promotion effect that informs whether it is a jackpot A) or a probable big jackpot (Special Figure 1 jackpot B). This is a round promotion effect that informs whether it is a big hit (Special Figure 2 big hit A) or a 16R probability variable big hit (Special Figure 2 big hit B). In this way, the jackpot symbol of the above-described production symbol suggests to the player the possibility of a promiscuous jackpot (Special Figure 1 Big Hit B) or 16R jackpot (Special Figure 2 Big Hit B), and during the subsequent jackpot game, The presence / absence of the probable change jackpot or the presence / absence of the 16R jackpot is determined by the benefit notification effect (probability promotion effect, round promotion effect). As described above, in the specific period C, the presence or absence of 16R jackpot is known from the stop symbol of the effect symbol, and therefore, the round promotion effect (privilege notification effect) may not be performed. The bonus notification effect may be executed at the start or end of the big hit game.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit game end command is received from the main control board 70 (S712). If it is determined that the jackpot game end command has not been received, the jackpot game effect process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game end command has been received, a jackpot game end effect (hit ending effect) is executed (S714). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on. If the probability variation flag is on, a specific period is generated (S718), and the variation count N is initialized to a value of 1 (S720), so that the big hit game effect If the process is terminated and the probability variation flag is not on, the big hit game effect process is terminated without generating a specific period.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the specific period A is generated after the end of the big hit game, the specific period B is generated after the specific period A, and the specific period C is generated after the specific period B. When the big hit is drawn during the specific period A, the stop symbol of the effect symbol (identification information) is determined using the effect symbol big hit symbol determination table A for the specific period A, and the big hit is drawn during the specific period B. When the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using the effect symbol jackpot design table B for the effect symbol of the specific period B and the bonus game is drawn during the specific period C, the effect symbol stop symbol is designated as the effect symbol jackpot symbol for the effect symbol of the specific period C. Determination is made using the determination table C. The jackpot symbol determination tables A to B for effect symbols during a specific period are respectively a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (“2”, “4”, or “6” double eyes (specific mode A), “1” or “5”) Since the selection ratios of the Zoro eyes (specific mode B), the “3” Zoro eyes (specific mode C), and the “7” Zolo eyes (specific mode D)) are different, Each time an advantageous 16R big hit (Special figure 2 big hit B, 2nd privilege) wins, the design pattern (identification information) indicates that the possibility of a 16R big hit is low, and a specific aspect A or 16R big hit is possible It is possible to variously change the possibility of being stopped and displayed in the specific mode D indicating that the performance is high, and it is possible to further improve the game interest of the player related to the stop display of the effect design (identification information). Moreover, when the specific period approaches the end (specific period A → specific period B → specific period C), when the 16R jackpot (special figure 2 jackpot B, second privilege) is won, the effect design is specified mode A (“2 ”,“ 4 ”or“ 6 ”)), the possibility that the production symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific modes C and D can be relatively increased. The player's sense of expectation for the big hit (second privilege) can be increased, and the gaming interest can be further improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the jackpot symbol determination tables A to C for effect symbols during a specific period are different in the number of types of jackpot symbols to be selected. Each time the performance symbol is stopped, the stop symbol (specific mode) of the effect symbol can be changed in various ways, and the game entertainment can be further improved. Further, when the specific period is nearing the end (when the specific period is the specific period C), the number of types of jackpot symbols to be selected is reduced, and the types of benefits (16R big hit, 4R big hit) are clearly shown by the big hit symbols. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the game entertainment interest by increasing the sense of expectation and tension of the player with respect to the jackpot symbol.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when a probable big hit ("Special Figure 1 Big Hit B", "Special Figure 2 Big Hit A" or "Special Figure 2 Big Hit B") is won, The probability per special figure is set to a high probability until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times). However, the probability is not limited to this, and after the jackpot game is over, until the next jackpot is actually won. The probability per special figure may be a high probability. In this case, for example, “Special figure 2 big hit A” is a normal big hit with a low probability per special figure after the big hit game ends, and “Special figure 2 big hit B” is a special figure after the big hit game ends. It is good also as the probability variation big hit which makes a hit probability high. As a result, the design symbol (identification information) is changed to the specific mode A (probability change) by changing the selection ratio of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (specific modes A to D) depending on the period in which the big hit occurs in the specific periods A to C. It is possible to variously change the possibility of being stopped and displayed in a specific mode with a low probability of jackpot) or a specific mode D (a specific mode with a high probability of winning big hit), and stop display of production symbols (identification information) It is possible to improve the gaming interest of the player.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment can also be used in a business form (so-called “lucky number system”) that encourages a game or exchange according to the jackpot symbol determined by the hall. For example, in the case where the winning symbol is a big hit with a round of “7” (special aspect D) or “3”, the “2”, “4” or “ It is possible to make a possession game possible until a big hit is made with a roll such as “6” doublet (specific mode A). In this case, depending on which of the specific periods A to C the jackpot is won, the possibility of appearance of the jackpot symbol that allows the possession game changes, so the game related to the stop display of the production symbol (identification information) Can improve amusement interests.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, when the specific period approaches the end (specific period C), the number of types of jackpot symbols to be selected is reduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The number of types of target jackpot symbols may be increased.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the jackpot symbol determination tables A to C for effect symbols in the specific periods A to C are different from each other in the number of types of jackpot symbols that can be selected. Instead, the number of types of jackpot symbols that can be selected may be the same, and only the selection ratio for selecting one of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols may be different. Moreover, it is good also as what provides a special jackpot symbol for each table AC.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment and its modifications, it is suggested that the possibility of granting 16R big hit or probable big hit (second privilege) is suggested by the numerical symbols (even numbered symbols, odd numbered symbols). It is good also as giving the possibility of granting the 2nd privilege by giving a different color to a plurality of production designs, or giving different decorations, and differing in a color and decoration.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the present invention is applied to the first type of pachinko machine, but in the second embodiment, the so-called type 1 and type 2 mixed type having both the first type of game and the second type of game. The present invention is applied to this pachinko machine. Note that the second type of game play starts with a small hit game by opening and closing an opening / closing member (blade) provided in the variable pitching device when a game ball enters the start opening. A so-called wing type that starts a big hit game when a game ball that has entered the variable pitching device in the open state has passed a specific region (so-called V region) provided in the variable pitching device. Is a game of play.

  FIG. 28 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the game board 30B of the second embodiment. The game board 30 </ b> B of the second embodiment is provided with a second grand prize opening 50 having a specific area 52 (V area, see FIG. 29) in addition to the above-described big prize opening 44 as a big prize opening. This is different from the game board 30 of the first embodiment. In the game board 30B of the second embodiment, the second big prize opening 50 is arranged at the right part of the center accessory 49, and the second starting opening 38 is arranged below the first starting opening 36. Yes.

  The second grand prize opening 50 is a variable ball entrance provided as a special electric accessory, and includes a wing piece part 50c, a second big prize port solenoid (not shown) for operating the wing piece part 50c, Is provided. The second large winning opening 50 is normally closed by a wing piece portion 50c and does not receive a game ball (closed state, incapable of entering a ball). When the wing piece 50c is opened to the right side by the big prize opening solenoid, an open state (open state, ball-entry-ready state) in which a game ball can be easily received is obtained. The second big prize opening 50 is provided with a second big prize opening switch (not shown) for detecting the entry of a game ball. In the present embodiment, as the small hit game processing, the second big prize opening 50 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds).

  FIG. 29 shows the internal configuration of the second grand prize winning opening 50. As shown in the drawing, in the second grand prize opening 50, a specific area 52 having a game ball passage 51 through which a game ball that has entered passes and a specific area passage switch (not shown) for detecting the passage of the game ball is detected. (A so-called V region), a non-specific region 54 (a so-called off-region) having a non-specific region passing switch (not shown) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and a game ball that has passed through the game ball passage 51 are designated as a specific region 52 And a distribution device 56 having a distribution plate 56a that distributes to any one of the non-specific areas 54. The specific area 52 is provided below the distribution board 56a, and the non-specific area 54 is provided on the side opposite to the game ball passage 51 with respect to the distribution board 56a. The distribution plate 56a can be rotated upward about the rotation shaft 56c at one end by driving a distribution solenoid (not shown). Therefore, in the sorting device 56, when the sorting solenoid is in the non-driven state, the sorting plate 56a is in a substantially horizontal state, so that the game that has entered the second big prize opening 50 and passed through the game ball passage 51 is reached. The ball is received by the distribution plate 56a and guided to the non-specific area 54 on the opposite side (see FIG. 29 (a)), and when the distribution solenoid is in the driving state, the distribution plate 56a is rotated upward, The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 50 and passed through the game ball passage 51 is dropped into the specific area 52 below (see FIG. 29B). In the present embodiment, the distribution device 56 is normally in a non-driven state (a state in which game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 54 side), and the second big winning opening 50 is in an open state (a state in which a ball can be entered). When a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) elapses after that, the driving state (a state in which game balls are distributed to the specific area 52 side) is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds). In the present embodiment, the probability that any one of the game balls that have entered the opened second grand prize opening 50 will pass through the specific area 52 is set to about 1/5 to 1/6. Note that the sorting device 56 may alternately switch between the non-driving state and the driving state at a predetermined cycle. Further, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 50 are distributed to either the specific area 52 or the non-specific area 54 by the distribution device 56, but the present invention is not limited to this. The configuration of the distribution device may be any other configuration, and a configuration in which the distribution device 54 is not provided, that is, a configuration in which all the game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning opening 50 pass through the specific area 52 is adopted. It is good also as what to do.

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, as a special symbol hit symbol, a big hit symbol (special figure 1 big hit symbol A, B and special figure 2 big hit symbol A, B that triggers the occurrence of a big hit game) ) In addition to the small hit symbol that triggers the occurrence of a small hit game (special figure 1 small hit pattern A related to "Special Figure 1 small hit A", special figure 1 small hit related to "Special Figure 1 small hit B") Symbol B, special figure 2 small hit symbol A related to "special figure 2 small hit A" and special figure 2 small hit symbol B) related to "special figure 2 small hit B" are provided.

  "Special Figure 1 Small Bonus A", "Special Figure 1 Small Bonus B", "Special Figure 2 Small Bonus A" and "Special Figure 2 Small Bonus B" all have a predetermined time ( For example, this is a hit mode in which a small hit game that is opened only once over 1.5 seconds) is performed. In the small hit game, when the game ball enters the second big prize opening 50 and passes through the specific area 52, it develops into a big hit and the above-mentioned big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, the prescribed number of rounds varies depending on the type of the big hit that has been the trigger for the big hit game. In this embodiment, when the big hit game is executed with “Special figure 1 small hit A”, “Special figure 1 small hit B” or “Special figure 2 small hit A”, it becomes 4 rounds (4R). When the big hit game is executed with “Special figure 2 small hit B” as an opportunity, it becomes 15 rounds (15R). In addition, when a big hit game is executed in response to “Special Figure 1 Small Hit A” or “Special Figure 2 Small Hit A”, after the big hit game is finished, a state without electric support is set. "Or" Special figure 2 small hit B ", when the big hit game is executed, the electric support state is set after the big hit game ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special symbol game process of the second embodiment which is executed instead of the special symbol game process of FIG. In the special symbol game process of the second embodiment, since there is no special figure high probability state (probability change) as a gaming state and there is a small hit as a hit, the processes of S254, S256 and S264 to S272 are omitted, and instead S248. If the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined not to be a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a small hit symbol (S290). If it is determined to be a small hit symbol, the small hit game flag is turned on. (S292), a small hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S294).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the variable display related process of the second embodiment which is executed instead of the variable display related process of FIG. In the variable display related process of the second embodiment, there is no special figure high probability state (probability change) as a gaming state, and there is a small hit as a hit. Therefore, instead of the processes of S300 to S304, a hit determination table including a small hit is used. The hit determination is performed using the data (S350). An example of the hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 33A is a hit determination table for the first special symbol, and FIG. 33B is a hit determination table for the second special symbol. In the hit determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the hit determination random number is 0 or 1 among the values 0 to 598, it becomes a big hit (winning probability 1 / 299.5). When the winning determination random number is 2 or 3, the small hit is made (winning probability 1 / 299.5). Further, in the hit determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), when the hit determination random number is a value 0 or 1 among the values 0 to 598, a big hit is made (winning probability 1/299. 5) When the random number for hit determination is 2 to 596, it is a small hit (winning probability 1 / 1.01). In the state with the electric support, the game ball enters the second start port 38 more frequently than the state without the electric support, and the game is mainly based on the second special symbol. Most of the second special symbols are stopped and displayed in the small hit design, and the small hit game is executed. In this example, the second special symbol has a small hit probability of about 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the hit probability is higher than the first special symbol, for example, 50%, etc. The small hit probability may be used.

  Then, in addition to whether or not the result of the hit determination is a big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S352). If it is determined that it is a big hit, a big hit symbol determination random number is read (S308), When the big hit symbol is set and it is determined that the bonus game is a small hit, the small hit symbol determination random number is read (S354), and the small hit symbol is set (S356). The big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are set using the first special symbol hit symbol determination table of FIG. 34 or the second special symbol hit symbol determination table of FIG. In the winning symbol determination table for the first special symbol, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the big hit symbol determining random number is a value 0 to 127 out of values 0 to 255, Special figure 1 big hit symbol A is selected and becomes "Special figure 1 big hit A" (50% probability of appearance). When the big hit symbol determining random number is 128 to 255, special figure 1 big hit symbol B is selected and " Special figure 1 big hit B "(appearance probability of 50%). On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), when the random number for determining a small hit symbol is 0 to 127 among the values 0 to 255, the special figure 1 small hit symbol A is When it is selected, it becomes “Special figure 1 small hit A” (appearance probability of 50%), and when the small hit design determining random number is between 128 and 255, special figure 1 small hit symbol B is selected and “Special figure 1 small Hit B "(appearance probability of 50%). Further, in the hit symbol determination table for the second special symbol, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the big hit symbol determination random number has a value of 0 to 55 out of the values 0 to 255. Sometimes special figure 2 big hit symbol A is selected and becomes "special figure 2 big hit symbol A" (appearance probability of 22%), and special figure 2 big hit symbol B is selected when the big hit symbol determining random number is between 56 and 255 "Special figure 2 big hit B" (appearance probability of 78%). On the other hand, when the result of the hit determination is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), when the random number for determining a small hit symbol is a value 0 to 55 among the values 0 to 255, the special figure 2 small hit symbol A is When it is selected, it becomes “Special figure 2 small hit A” (appearance probability of 22%), and when the small hit design determining random number is 56 to 255, special figure 2 small hit symbol B is selected and “Special figure 2 small Hit B ”(appearance probability of 78%). Here, as described above, “Special Figure 1 Big Hit A” and “Special Figure 2 Big Hit A” will be in the state of no electric support after the big hit game ends, and “Special Figure 1 Big Hit B” and “Special Figure 2 Big Hit” “B” is in a state with electric support after the end of the big hit game. In addition, “Special figure 1 small hit A” and “Special figure 2 small hit A”, when the big hit game is executed via the small hit, after the big hit game is over, When the big hit game is executed via the small hit, the “one big hit B” and the “special figure 2 small hit B” are in the electric support state after the big hit game ends. In addition, if a big hit (including a big hit via small hits) occurs in the first special symbol, there will be a 50% probability that there will be electric support after the big hit game ends, and a big hit via small hits in the second special symbol If this happens, there will be a 78% chance of being on the power support after the end of the big hit game. Furthermore, if a big hit occurs via “Special Figure 2 Small Bonus B”, which is an opportunity to set the power support state, a 15R big hit game is executed and a large number of balls (2250 shots) can be obtained at once. . Therefore, it can be said that the state with the electric support where the game mainly based on the second special symbol proceeds is more advantageous for the player than the state without the electric support where the game mainly based on the first special symbol proceeds. In the second embodiment, a small hit ("Special Figure 1 Small Hit A", "Special Figure 1 Small B B") is provided as a hit for the first special symbol, but no small hit is provided. It is good.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the small hit game process of the second embodiment added to the main control process of FIG. When the small hit game process of FIG. 36 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the small hit game flag is on (S500). If it is determined that the small hit game flag is OFF, the small hit game process is terminated without executing the small hit game. On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit game flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 50 is open (S502), and the second big prize opening 50 is not open, that is, closed. If it determines, it will be determined whether the opening timing of the 2nd big winning opening 50 has come (S504). If it is determined that the opening timing of the second big prize opening 50 has not arrived, the small hit game process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening timing of the second big prize opening 50 has arrived, the second big prize opening solenoid 50b is driven and controlled so that the second big prize opening 50 is opened (S506), and the small hit game processing is performed. Exit once. Thereby, the 2nd big winning opening 50 will be in the state in which a game ball can enter. When the small hit game process is executed after the second big prize opening 50 is opened, it is determined in S502 that the second big prize opening 50 is being opened, and then the closing timing of the second big prize opening 50 is determined. It is determined whether or not it has arrived (S508). This process is performed by determining whether or not the elapsed time from the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 50 has reached a predetermined time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment). If it is determined that the closing timing of the second big prize opening 50 has not arrived, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated while the second big prize opening 50 is kept open, and the closing timing of the second big prize opening 50 has arrived. If it is determined that the second big prize winning port 50 is closed, the second big prize winning solenoid 50b is driven and controlled (S510), and the small hit game end process shown in FIG. 37 is executed (S512). End the small hit game process.

  37, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first turns off the small hit game flag (S550), and transmits a small hit game end command to the sub-control board 90 (S552). . Then, a detection signal from the specific area passing switch 56a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 56 (S554). If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 56, the big hit game flag is turned on (S556) and a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in order to generate a big hit game via the small hit game. (S558). Further, during the big hit game, in order to stop the variable time shortening function and the release extension function, the fluctuation reduction flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S560 to S564), and the small hit game end processing (small hit game). The game process is terminated.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the big hit game end process of the second embodiment executed in place of the big hit game end process of FIG. In the big hit game end process of the second embodiment, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 does not have a special figure high probability state (probability change) as a gaming state, and there is a small hit as a win, so the processing of S454 to S458 is omitted. At the same time, instead of S452, the hit that triggered this big hit game is big hit B (Special Figure 1 Big Hit B, Special Figure 2 Big Hit B) or Small Hit B (Special Figure 1 Small B, Special Figure 2 Small Hit) B) is determined (S466), and it is determined that the hit is a big hit B or a small hit B, an electric support state is generated (S458 to S462), and no big hit B or a small hit B, that is, If it is determined that the big hit A (special figure 1 big hit A, special figure 2 big hit A) or the small hit A (special figure 1 small hit A, special figure 2 small hit A), the electric support state is not generated.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation effect process of the second embodiment executed in place of the symbol variation effect process of FIG. In the symbol variation effect process of the second embodiment, if the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 determines that the current hit determination result is a big hit in S602, it sets a big hit symbol as a stop symbol of the effect symbols (S630). On the other hand, if it is determined that the current hit determination result is not a big hit, it is determined whether it is a small hit (S632) or during a specific period (S634). If it is determined that it is a small hit but is not in a specific period, that is, during a normal period, a small hit symbol for a normal period is set as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (S636). FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect symbol small hit symbol determination table during the normal period. As shown in the figure, the small hit symbol of the effect symbol during the normal period is the same symbol (reach eyes) on the left and right, and the symbol inside is a symbol dedicated to the small hit ("straight V") . Of course, the small hit symbol of the production symbol during the normal period is not limited to the combination of these numbers and the symbol dedicated to the small hit, and may be a specific combination of only numbers, or other symbols and characters. It may be used. In the small bonus symbol determination table for effect symbols during the normal period, if the type of small bonus is “Special figure 1 small bonus A” (small bonus that does not trigger the occurrence of the electric support), the small bonus symbol is displayed. “2”, “4” or “6” (specific mode A2), “1” or “5” (specific mode B2), “3” (specific mode C2) from the easy to select as the left and right symbols constituting In this order, “7” (specific mode D2) is not selected. On the other hand, when the type of the small hit is “special figure 1 small hit B” (small hit that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state), compared to the case of “special figure 1 small hit A”, As the left and right symbols constituting the small hit symbol, “2”, “4” or “6” (specific mode A2) is hardly selected, and “3” (specific mode C2) is easily selected. In addition, when the type of the small hit is “special figure 1 small hit B” (small hit that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state), “7” (specific mode D2) is selected as the left and right symbols. There is a possibility. Therefore, for the small winning symbols of the production symbol, the left and right symbols are “7” (specific mode D2), “3” (specific mode C2), “1” or The order is “5” (specific mode B2), “2”, “4” or “6” (specific mode A2).

  If it is determined in S632 that the result of the current hit determination is a small hit, and if it is determined in S634 that it is in the specific period, a small hit symbol for a specific period is set as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (S638). This process is performed by executing the small period symbol setting process for a specific period shown in FIG. In the specific period small hit symbol setting process of FIG. 41, whether or not the number of fluctuations N is 1 or more and less than N1 (during the specified period A) (S670), or whether N1 or more and less than N2 (during the specified period B). (S672). Note that the number of fluctuations N has been described above. If it is determined that the number of fluctuations N is greater than or equal to 1 and less than N1, table A is selected as an effect design jackpot symbol determination table during a specific period (S674), and if it is determined that the number of fluctuations N is greater than or equal to N1 and less than N2, When table B is selected as a big hit symbol determination table for effect symbols during the period (S676), and it is determined that the number of fluctuations N is not less than 1 and less than N1 and not more than N1 and less than N2, that is, not less than N2 (during a specific period C). The table C is selected as the jackpot symbol determination table for effect symbols during the specific period (S678). When any one of the tables A to C is selected in this way, the small hit symbol selected using the selected table is set as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (S680), and the specific period small hit symbol setting process is terminated.

  42 to 44 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of effect symbol small hit symbol determination tables A to C during a specific period (specific periods A to C). As shown in the figure, the small winning symbols of the production symbols in the specific period (specific periods A to C) are the same in the left and right symbols (numbers, reach eyes), and the inner symbol is one of the left and right symbols. It is the number before the one. Of course, the small hit symbol of the effect symbol during the specific period is not limited to such a combination of numbers, and any combination may be used, and symbols and characters other than numbers may be used. As shown in FIG. 42, in the small symbol design table A for the design symbol of the specific period A, “2”, “4” or “6” (specific mode A2), “ The order is “1” or “5” (specific mode B2), “3” (specific mode C2), and “7” (specific mode D2) is not selected. The small hit design (specific mode A2) with the left and right symbols of “2”, “4” or “6” is the small hit type that is not the trigger for the occurrence of the special support 2 small hit A ) Is more likely to be selected than the special figure 2 small hit B (small hit that triggers the occurrence of the electric support), and the small hit pattern with the left and right symbols of “3”. (Specific mode C2) is more likely to be selected when the type of the small hit is the special figure 2 small hit B than the special figure 2 small hit A. Therefore, in the specific period A, when a small hit symbol (specific mode C2) in which the left and right symbols are “3” appears, although there is a high possibility of acquiring a state with electric support, the special figure 2 small hit A and the special figure 2 In any of the small hits B, a small hit symbol (specific mode A2) whose left and right symbols are “2”, “4”, or “6” is likely to appear, and the occurrence of the electric support state from the stop symbol of the production symbol It is a difficult period for the player to determine whether or not it is a small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the effect symbol small hit symbol determination table B for the specific period B can be the same as the effect symbol small hit symbol determination table during the normal period, for example. That is, the small winning symbol determination table B for the effect symbol in the specific period B is smaller than the small winning symbol determination table A for the effect symbol in the specific period A with the left and right symbols being “1” or “5”. The small hit symbol (specific mode C2) that becomes (specific mode B2) or “3” is easy to select, and the type of the small hit is special figure 2 small hit B (small hit that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state) In this case, a small hit symbol (specific mode D2) in which the left and right symbols are “7” may be selected. When the type of small hit is special figure 2 small hit A (small hit that does not trigger the occurrence of electric support), the small hit symbol (specific mode D2) with the left and right symbols being “7” is not selected. When a small hit symbol with the left and right symbols of “7” appears, if it develops to a big hit, the occurrence of the electric support state is confirmed. Thus, compared to the specific period A, the specific period B is a period in which it is easier to determine whether or not it is a small hit that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state from the stop symbol of the effect design. Of course, the effect symbol small hit symbol determination table B for the specific period B may be different from the effect symbol small hit symbol determination table for the normal period.

  As shown in FIG. 44, if the type of small hit is a special figure 2 small hit A (a small hit that does not trigger the occurrence of a power support state), the small hit symbol determination table C for production symbols for a specific period C is as follows. Only the small hit symbol (specific mode A2) with the left and right symbols of “2”, “4” or “6” is selected, and the type of small hit is the special symbol 2 small hit B (the occurrence of the electric support state) If it is a small hit), only the small hit symbol (specific mode D2) whose left and right symbols are “7” is selected. Therefore, in the specific period C, if a small hit symbol (specific mode A2) in which the left and right symbols are “2”, “4” or “6” appears, the no power support state is determined, and the left and right symbols are “ If a small hit symbol (specific mode D2) of “7” appears, it will be developed into a big hit game, and the occurrence of the electric support state after the big hit game will be confirmed. Therefore, the specific period C is a period in which it is possible to reliably determine whether or not the small hit is a small hit that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state from the stop symbol of the effect design.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game effect process of the second embodiment executed in place of the jackpot game effect process of FIG. In the big hit game effect process of the second embodiment, instead of S716 in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is on (during power support) (S724), and the fluctuation shortening flag is on. If it is determined, a specific period is generated (S718), and the number of fluctuations N is initialized to a value 1 (S720).

  According to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment described above, when a small hit is drawn during the specific period A, the stop symbol of the effect symbol (identification information) is changed to the effect symbol small hit symbol determination table A for the specific period A. When a small hit is drawn during the specific period B, a stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using the effect symbol small hit symbol determination table B for the specific period B, and a small hit is drawn during the specific period C. Then, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using the effect symbol small hit symbol determination table C in the specific period C. The small bonus symbol determination tables A to B for a specific symbol during a specific period are each a plurality of types of small bonus symbols (small bonus symbols whose left and right symbols are “2”, “4”, or “6” (specific mode A2)) The small hit symbol (specific mode B2) where the left and right symbols are “1” or “5”, the small hit symbol (specific mode C2) where the left and right symbols are “3”, and the right and left symbols are “7” Since the selection ratio of the small hit symbol (specific mode D2)) is different, the small hit (special figure 2 small hit B) that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state advantageous to the player during the specific period is won. Each time, the effect symbol (identification information) is a specific aspect A2 (a small hit symbol where the left and right symbols are “2”, “4” or “6”) indicating that there is a low possibility of occurrence of the electric support state, Specific mode D2 (the left and right symbols are “ It is possible to variously change the possibility of being stopped and displayed at the small hit symbol that becomes “”, and, similar to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the player's stop display of the effect symbol (identification information) Amusement entertainment can be further improved. In addition, when the specific period is closer to the end (specific period A → specific period B → specific period C), a small hit (special figure 2 small hit B, second privilege) that triggers the occurrence of a power support state is won. Since the possibility that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific aspect A2 (the small hit symbol where the left and right symbols are “2”, “4” or “6”) is reduced, the effect symbol is specified in the specific aspects C2 and D2. The possibility of being stopped and displayed can be relatively increased, and the player's sense of expectation for the state with the electric support (second privilege) can be increased, thereby further improving the gaming interest.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the small hit symbol determination tables A to C for the effect symbol during the specific period have different numbers of types of small hit symbols to be selected. Each time is won, the stop symbol (specific mode) of the effect symbol can be changed in various ways, and the game entertainment can be further improved. In addition, when the specific period is nearing the end (when the specific period is the specific period C), the number of types of small hit symbols to be selected is reduced, and bonuses (big hits that do not trigger the occurrence of a power support state) depending on the small hit symbols Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by enhancing the player's sense of expectation and tension with respect to the small hit symbol.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the period during which the electric support is present is set as the specific period. For this reason, for example, during the specific period A or the specific period B, the directing design is specified until specific modes C2 and D2 indicating that there is a high possibility of being a small hit that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state. Even if stopped and displayed in the modes A2 and B2, it is possible to stop the launch of the game ball and to prevent the game ball from entering the second big prize opening 50. On the other hand, during the specific period C where the end of the electric support state is near, even if the effect symbol to be stopped is in any of the specific modes A2 and D2, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 52, there is an electric support. Since the possibility that the state will end is high, depending on the player's judgment, it waits until a small hit (specific mode D2) that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state appears, or it is specified to ensure the occurrence of a big hit game Even in the aspect A2, it is possible to select whether or not to enter the game ball in the second big prize opening 50 so that the game ball passes through the specific area 52.

  In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the number of types of small hit symbols to be selected decreases when the specific period approaches the end (specific period C). However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it increase the number of types of the target small hit symbols.

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the design symbol small hitting symbol determination tables A to C for the specific periods A to C are different in the number of types of small hitting symbols that can be selected. Instead, the number of types of small hit symbols that can be selected may be the same, and only the selection ratio for selecting any one of a plurality of types of small hit symbols may be different. Moreover, it is good also as what provides a special small hit design for each table AC.

  In the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the numerical symbol (even symbol, odd symbol) suggests the possibility of granting a small hit (second privilege) that triggers the occurrence of the electric support state. It is not limited, It is good also as giving the possibility of granting a 2nd privilege by giving a different color with respect to several production | presentation designs, or giving different decoration, and the difference in a color and decoration.

  In the pachinko machines of the first and second embodiments, the three specific periods are specified as three periods with different ratios for determining one of a plurality of types of effect symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol). Although the periods A to C) are provided, only two periods may be provided, or four or more periods may be provided.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the transition to the next specific period (specific period A → specific period B → specific period C) is made depending on the number of changes N of the special symbol (production symbol). It is not limited, and it may be shifted to the next specific period every time a predetermined time elapses, or whenever it is stopped and displayed in a predetermined pattern (out-of-line pattern, non-specific mode) It may be migrated. Also, for example, a specific period A is specified for 10:00 to 12:00, a specific period B is set for 12: 0 to 17:00, and a specific period C is set for 17:00 to 22:00. It is good also as what defines a period.

  Further, in the 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, second start port) provided on the game board are used. The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the winning prize opening, etc. However, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a gaming profit in a form different from the “payout of prize ball”. For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning openings, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM (game value) of the main control unit or the payout control unit. The present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by storing it in the management control unit. An effect can be obtained. Of course, as the game value managed by the game value management control unit, the game value obtained as a result of the game and the game value obtained by inserting cash or the like may be managed separately (displayed separately). , May be managed together (displayed by addition / subtraction) (both separate display and addition / subtraction display may be performed). As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game 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 correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the effect symbol corresponds to “identification information”, the effect display device 34 and the effect display control board 91 correspond to “identification information display means”, and the jackpot game process of FIG. 19 and the jackpot game end of FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processing of S452 to S462 of time processing corresponds to “privilege grant means”, and the processing of S718, S720 of the big hit game effect processing of FIG. 27 and S620 of the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the processing of S626 corresponds to the “game period setting means”, and the jackpot game (4R jackpot game) executed based on the winning of the special figure 2 jackpot A is the “first privilege”. The jackpot game (16R jackpot game) executed based on the winning of the special figure 2 jackpot B is equivalent to the “second privilege”, and the second round of “2”, “4” or “6” 1 display state "7" corresponds to the "second display mode", the specific period A or the specific period B corresponds to the "first period", and the specific period C corresponds to the "second period" To do. Further, the normal jackpot corresponds to the “first privilege”, and the probable bonus jackpot corresponds to the “second privilege”. Also, a small hit that does not trigger the occurrence of the power support state corresponds to the “first privilege”, a small hit that generates the power support state corresponds to the “second privilege”, and the left and right symbols are “2”. "," 4 "or" 6 "corresponds to the" first display mode ", and the left and right symbols" 7 "corresponds to the" second display mode ". Further, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 that executes the process of S622 of the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 21 corresponds to “counting means”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24 Ball rental button, 24a ball lending button switch, 25 return button, 25a return button switch, 26 effect button, 27 effect button switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate , 32a, gate switch, 34 effect display device, 34a first determination symbol, 34b second determination symbol, 34c launch area notification display unit, 34L, 34M, 34R effect symbol, 35a, 35b hold symbol, 36 first start port, 36a first start port switch, 38 second start port, 8a Second start port switch, 38b Second start port solenoid, 38c Wing piece, 40 Symbol display device, 40a Symbol display board, 41 Normal symbol display device, 41a Left normal symbol display portion, 41b Right normal symbol display portion, 42 Special symbol display device, 42a First special symbol display section, 42b Second special symbol display section, 43 round display section, 44 big prize opening, 44a big prize opening switch, 44b big prize opening solenoid, 44c open / close plate, 45 general prize Mouth, 45a General winning port switch, 46 Out port, 48 Windmill, 49 Center role, 50 Second big winning port, 51 Game ball passage, 52 Specific area, 54 Non-specific area, 56 Distribution device, 56a Distribution board 70 Main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 71 RAM clear switch, 72 Relay terminal board 80 payout control board, 81 frame opening switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 pre-payout switch, 85 post-payout switch, 86 payout motor, 87 relay terminal board, 90 sub control board, 90a CPU, 90b ROM , 90c RAM, 91 effect display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 decoration drive board, 93a to 93c decoration motor, 93d LED lamp, 94 effect button board, 100 launch control board, 102 bottom pan full switch, 105 power supply board, 107 on / off switch, 110 external control board, 115 hall computer.

Claims (3)

Identification information display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Privilege granting means for granting a player a predetermined privilege;
With
A gaming machine capable of indicating whether or not the privilege is given by a display mode when the identification information variably displayed by the identification information display means is stopped and displayed.
A game period setting means capable of setting a predetermined game period;
The game period has at least a first period and a second period,
As the privilege, it has at least a first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege,
As the display mode when the second privilege is granted, at least a first display mode and a second display mode indicating that the second privilege is more likely to be given than the first display mode,
The possibility that the display mode when the second privilege is granted becomes the second display mode is different between the first period and the second period. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
Comprising a counting means for counting the number of executions of the variation display of the identification information,
When the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information counted in the first period reaches a predetermined number, the game machine moves to the second period. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The possibility that the display mode when the second privilege is granted is the second display mode is higher in the second period than in the first period.