JP2017042286A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance interest in a game when identification information is stopped in a specific display mode, and then a specific game is started after a game ball passes a start area.SOLUTION: When a special pattern is stopped in a jackpot pattern, and then game balls pass through a first gate provided in a left-side area on a game area (S404), first time is set as a before-start period Tb from passage through a gate to start of a jackpot game (S410). When game balls pass through a second gate provided in a right-side area on the game area (S406), second time shorter than the first time is set as the before-start period Tb(S414). When countdown of the before-start period Tb is started (S416), and time elapses, a jackpot game is started. Thus, an advancing form of a game during the before-start period Tb can be changed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

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, after a special symbol (identification information) that is variably displayed based on the entrance of the gaming ball into the starting port is stopped and displayed in a jackpot symbol (specific display mode), the gaming ball It is known that a big hit game is started on the basis of having passed a predetermined start area. For example, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 includes a plurality (two) of start areas as predetermined start areas, and the execution mode of the big hit game is different depending on the start area through which the game ball passes.

JP 2014-73214 A

  However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 only has a big hit game execution mode that differs depending on the start area through which the game ball has passed, and there is room for further improvement in order to enhance the gaming fun.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to further improve the gaming interest in the game machine that starts the specific game when the game ball passes the start area after the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode.

  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
When the identification information variably displayed by the identification information display means is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, a specific game where the specific entrance can enter can be started, and the start can be started. A gaming machine that starts the specific game through a predetermined period before starting based on a game ball passing through a predetermined start area in a state,
As the start area, a first start area through which a game ball flowing down the first area among the game areas formed on the game board can pass, and a second area different from the first area in the game area flows down. A second start area through which game balls to pass can be passed,
The progress mode of the pre-start period differs between when the game ball passes through the first start area in the startable state and when the game ball passes through the second start area in the startable state. This is the gist.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in a startable state in which a specific game can be started, a specific game is performed when the game ball passes the first start area and when the game ball passes the second start area. The progress mode of the period before the start until the start is different. Here, when the game ball passes through the start area, the player's expectation that the specific game will be started is increased. In the present invention, since the progress mode of the pre-start period can be varied depending on the start area through which the game ball passes, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment in conjunction with an increase in the expectation that the specific game will be started. it can.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
Comprising an instruction execution means for giving a predetermined instruction regarding the launch of a game ball;
The instruction execution means can execute a second area launch instruction for firing a game ball toward the second area as the predetermined instruction,
As a mode of the second area launch instruction, it has a first mode and a second mode,
The specific entrance is provided so that a game ball flowing down the second area can enter,
When the game ball passes through the first start area in the startable state, the instruction execution means performs the second area launch instruction in the first mode during the period before the start,
When the game ball passes through the second start area in the startable state, the instruction execution means may give the second area launch instruction in the second mode during the period before the start. it can.

  Here, when the game ball passes through the first start area, it is necessary to strongly urge the player to launch the game ball toward the second area before the specific game is started after the pre-start period. When the game ball passes through the second start area, the player has already launched the game ball toward the second area, so that the specific game is started before the start period, It can be said that there is no need to strongly urge the player to fire a game ball toward the second area. For this reason, a 2nd area | region launch instruction | indication can be performed more appropriately by performing 2nd area | region launch instruction | indication in a different aspect according to the start area | region where the game ball passed.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The length of the pre-start period differs between when the game ball passes the first start area in the startable state and when the game ball passes the second start area in the startable state. It can also be.

  If it carries out like this, the period before a start can be set to the suitable period according to the advancing mode. Here, assuming that the specific entrance is provided in the second area, when the game ball passes the second start area, the player has already launched the game ball toward the second area. It can be said that a specific game can be started immediately. On the contrary, when the game ball passes the first start area, after waiting for the time required for the player to change to fire the game ball from the first area to the second area, the specific game is played. It may be desirable to start. In this way, there are scenes where it is better to change the start timing of the specific game according to the start area through which the game ball passes, so the length of the pre-start period varies depending on the start area through which the game ball passes By doing so, it is possible to appropriately cope with such a situation.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, after the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, when the game ball passes through the start area, the specific game is started, so that the game entertainment can be further improved.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine 10 of the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of a present Example. 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 display mode of the special symbol display apparatus 42 at the time of big hit. It is explanatory drawing explaining the screen structure of the 1st production | presentation display apparatus. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a sub-control board 90. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of the flow of the game in the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. 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. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display related process 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 big hit symbol determination table of a 1st special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table of a 2nd special symbol. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of an accessory continuous operation device operation process executed by a CPU 70a of a main control board 70. 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. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a gate passage related effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the alerting | reporting aspect of a right-handed instruction alerting | reporting effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 1st probability change notification effect performed with the 1st effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd probability change alerting effect performed with the 2nd effect display apparatus. 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 a modification.

  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 pachinko machine of a type (so-called seven machine type) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this will be described. To do.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11. The upper receiving tray 14 and the lower receiving tray 16 for storing game balls, and the launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  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. The game board 30 includes a symbol display device 40 arranged in the lower right portion of the game area 31, a first effect display device 34 arranged in the center of the game area 31, and a first effect display device arranged in the lower right portion of the game area 31. 2 effect display device 36, a center accessory 49 arranged so as to surround the first effect display device 34, and a first start port for detecting the entrance of a game ball arranged below the center accessory 49 A first start port 37 having a switch 37a (see FIG. 3), a first gate 32 having a first gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) disposed on the left side of the game area 31 for detecting the passage of a game ball; A second gate 33 having a second gate switch 33a (see FIG. 3), which is arranged on the right side of the game area 31 and detects the passage of the game ball, and a game ball that is formed on the right side of the center accessory 49 Second start port switch 38a ( 3), and a big winning opening 44 having a big winning opening switch 44a (see FIG. 3) that is disposed in the lower right part of the gaming area 31 so as to be opened and closed and detects the entry of a gaming ball. A general winning port 45 having a general winning port switch 45a (see FIG. 3) that is arranged in the lower left portion of the gaming area 31 and detects the entry of a game ball, and for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports And an out port 46. 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 start port 38 is a variable entrance port provided as an ordinary electric accessory, and includes a blade piece portion 38c (movable member) and a second start port solenoid 38b that operates the blade piece portion 38c (see FIG. 3). And). When the wing piece portion 38c stands upright, the second starting port 38 is in a normal state where the possibility of entering a game ball is relatively low (see the dotted line in FIG. 2), and the wing piece portion 38c opens to the right side. When the game ball is in the open state, 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.

  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 device 43 that displays a symbol indicating the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) of the jackpot game. 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 the passing of the game ball through the second gate 33, the normal symbol display is variably displayed by sequentially switching the four display modes. 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 second gate 33 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, the fluctuation that is held. The 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 unit 42a or the second special symbol display unit 42b when the entry of either the first starting port 37 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 to be performed, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the display mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (winning special symbol), the big hit is determined. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a first start port corresponding display unit that displays the special symbol variably based on the game ball entering the first start port 37, 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, 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 a second special symbol (special diagram 2). ). 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 drawing, the special symbol (the first normal big hit symbol) that becomes the first normal big hit is the 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. 2 There is a display mode in which the middle horizontal bar segment and the upper right and lower left vertical bar segments in the special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the first row from the top). In addition, the special symbol (first probability variable big hit symbol) that becomes the first probability variation big hit 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. There is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments in the second special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the second column from the top). In addition, the special symbol (second probability variation big hit symbol) that becomes the second probability variation big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right vertical bar segment in the first special symbol display unit 42a are lit, 2 There is a display mode in which the upper and lower horizontal bar segments and the lower left vertical bar segment in the special symbol display section 42b are lit (see the third row from the top). 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 the game ball enters the first start opening 37 during the special symbol variation display, the first special symbol variation display is held up to four times, and when the game ball enters the second start opening 38 The variable display of the second special symbol is suspended up to a maximum of 4 times. Then, when the current variation display is finished, the variation display of the special symbol 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, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the condition for starting the big hit game is satisfied (the condition device operation flag is turned on), and either of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 is satisfied while the condition is satisfied. When the game ball passes through, the big hit game is started. As described above, when the game ball passes through the second gate 33, the normal symbol variation display is performed. Therefore, the second gate 33 (detection of the game ball by the second gate switch 33a) displays the normal symbol variation display. It can be said that it is used both as an opportunity to start the jackpot game while a condition for starting the jackpot game is established (a state where the jackpot game can be started). In the first normal jackpot, a jackpot game (specific game) is performed in which the opening operation of the jackpot 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds), and after the jackpot game is over, a special symbol is displayed. The probability that the determination result is a big hit (probability per special symbol) is set to a low probability state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Is shortened and the probability that the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is a hit (probability per ordinary symbol) is higher than the low probability state, and the second start port 38 is opened when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. This is a jackpot mode (a jackpot mode in which a state with a low probability electric support is set after a big hit game) in which a state with an electric support with extended time is set. In addition, if the fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times, a low probability electric support is not provided. In addition, in the first probability variation jackpot, a big hit game in which the opening operation of the big winning opening 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) is performed, and after the big hit game ends, a predetermined number of times (for example, (10,000 times) until the special symbol variation display is performed, the probability per special symbol is set to a high probability state that is higher than the low probability state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened and A big hit mode (high probability electric power after a big hit game) that sets a state with electric support that the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended when the hit probability becomes higher than the low probability state and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. A big hit mode for setting a support state). Further, in the second probability variation jackpot, a jackpot game is performed in which the opening operation of the jackpot 44 is repeated over a number of rounds (for example, five rounds) smaller than a predetermined number of rounds, and after the jackpot game ends, Similar to the first probability variation big hit, this is a big hit mode in which a state with high probability electric support is set. Hereinafter, a gaming state having a low probability per special figure is also referred to as a special low probability state, and a gaming state having a high probability per special figure is also referred to as a special high probability state. In addition, a gaming state in which the probability per base figure is in a low probability state is also referred to as a normal state low probability state, and a gaming state in which the probability per base figure is in a high probability state is also referred to as a general figure high probability state. Furthermore, a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened is also referred to as a time-shortening state, and a gaming state in which the opening time of the second start port 38 is extended is also referred to as an open-extended state.

  The first 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 first effect display device 34 of this embodiment has three effect symbols (pseudo, left, middle, and right) arranged side by side and composed of characters and numbers. Special symbols) 34L, 34M, 34R and a background symbol (not shown). The first effect display device 34 changes the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball enters the first start port 37 and when the game ball enters the second start port 38. Display. 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, and when the execution time (variation time) of the variation display elapses, The symbols 34L, the effect symbol 34R on the right, and the effect symbol 34M in the middle are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not match, it becomes a simple disengagement without reach (for example, “358”), and the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R match. When you do, you will reach. Then, when the middle production symbol 34M is stopped with a predetermined reach production, if the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L, 34R do not match, it will be out of reach. (For example, “393”), when all of the middle effect symbols 34M and the left and right effect symbols 34L, 34R match, it is a big hit (for example, “333”). The result of the success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the first effect display device 34 is basically the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. Corresponds to the result of.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the first effect display device 34 blinks (changes display) in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and lights up (stop display) with a predetermined symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. ) Also has a determination symbol. The determination symbols include a first determination symbol 34a associated with the first special symbol and a second determination symbol 34b associated with the second special symbol, each of the display screen of the first effect display device 34. It is displayed smaller than the effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R at the left corner (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 first effect display device 34 includes a firing area notification display unit 34 c that indicates which area of the gaming area 31 should be fired with a game ball depending on the current gaming 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), A gaming state that requires a right strike (launch to the second area of the gaming area 31) (in the present embodiment, from when the special symbol stops display with a big hit symbol until the big hit game ends or during a state with electric support) ), The display is performed in a different display mode. Specifically, when the current game state is a game state that requires left-handed (launching of the game area 31 to the first area), the first display mode (“left arrow” image) is displayed. If the game state requires a right strike (launching the game area 31 to the second area), the game is displayed in the second display 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 firing area notification display unit 34c is provided in the first effect display device 34 controlled by the sub control board 90 (sub control unit), but the main control board 70 (main control unit). It is good also as what is provided in the symbol display apparatus 40 controlled by.

  Moreover, the 1st production | presentation display apparatus 34 displays the 1st reservation symbol 35a and the 2nd reservation symbol 35b in a display screen, as shown in FIG. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed (stored display) one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the first start opening 37 during the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Every time the display of the first special symbol is started, the symbols are erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting and entering. The second reserved symbol 35b is also displayed (stored display) one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball enters the second starting port 38 during the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Every time the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started, it is erased in the reverse order from that at the time of starting entry.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the second effect display device 36 is configured as a circular display device having a plurality of display areas 36 a to 36 d, and a roulette effect that determines any one of the display areas 36 a to 36 d. Is done. In the roulette effect, the lighting states of the display areas 36a to 36d are sequentially switched in a predetermined direction so that the roulette rotates, and when a predetermined effect time elapses, only the selected one display area is turned on for a predetermined time. Is done. Details of the display contents of the display areas 36a to 36d will be described later.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment configured in this way, the first start port 37 is arranged below the center accessory 49, and the player flows down the game ball to the left side area (first area) of the game area 31. By performing a rotation operation (so-called left-handed) of the launch handle 18 so as to cause the game ball to enter the first start port 37. In addition, the second gate 33 is disposed on the right side of the game area 31 and the second starting port 38 is formed on the right side of the center accessory 49. ) By rotating the launch handle 18 so as to cause the game ball to flow down (so-called right-handed), the game ball can flow down to the right area of the game area 31 and pass through the second gate 33. When the symbol is a hit and the second start port 38 is opened, the player can make a game ball enter the second start port 38 by continuing to hit the right.

  Further, the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 are respectively arranged on the left and right portions of the game area 31, and the player can start the big hit game by left-handed or right-handed. The big winning opening 44 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31. When the big hit game is started, the player hits the right to enter the game ball into the opened big winning opening 44. Can be made.

[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 37a and signals from 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 relay signal from the first gate switch 32a, a signal from the second gate switch 33a, a ball signal from the big winning port switch 44a, a ball signal from the general winning port switch 45a, etc. Is entered through. 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. The main control board 70 can communicate with the hall computer 115 via the external control board 110, and transmits the operating 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 operation signal is input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83 from the ball lending button switch 24a that detects the operation of the ball lending button 24 and the return button switch 25a that detects the operation of the return button 25. The detection signals from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the winning ball are input 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. Here, in the present embodiment, in 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 drawn. It is to be paid out. 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. For this reason, in the first normal jackpot or the first probable big hit with 16 rounds to be executed, the maximum number of prize balls that can be paid out (upper limit prize ball number) is 2400, and the number of rounds to be executed is In the second probable big hit of five rounds, the upper limit number of winning balls is 750.

  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 drives an effect display control board 91 that controls the first effect display device 34 and a second effect display device 36, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, and various LED lamps 93a. The decoration drive board 93 for driving the decoration motor 93b for operating the movable accessory, the effect button board 94 for inputting the operation signal from the effect button switch 26a for detecting the operation of the effect button 26, and the like 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.

  Next, the flow of the game in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment configured in this way will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of the game flow of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, when a game ball enters the start opening (the first start opening 37 or the second start opening 38) (S10), the change display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is displayed. The process is started (S12). When the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is removed and stopped and displayed (S14), the removal is determined (S16). On the other hand, when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (S18), the condition device is activated to satisfy the condition for starting the big hit game (S20). . Here, even if the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game is not immediately started. In order to start the big hit game, the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 are activated during the operation of the condition device. It is necessary to pass the game ball to either. When the condition device is not in operation, even if the game ball passes through either the first gate 32 or the second gate 33, the big hit game is not executed. Further, in this embodiment, once the condition for starting the big hit game is established, the effectiveness of the condition is maintained until the big hit game is started. Of course, when the predetermined time elapses, the condition is not effective, and even if the game ball passes through the big hit game start gate (the first gate 32 or the second gate 33), the big hit game may not be started. .

  When the game ball passes through the first gate 32 during the operation of the condition device (S22), the first time (first period) is set as the pre-start period (waiting time) until the big hit game is started (S24). On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the second gate 33 during the operation of the condition device (S26), a second time (second period) is set in the first period before starting the big hit game (S28). Different times (periods with different lengths) are set for the first time and the second time, both of which are about several seconds (about ten or more seconds at the longest), but the first time is more than the second time. The longer one. Then, when the set first time elapses (S30) or when the set second time elapses (S32), the big hit game is started (S34). Note that the game content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game to be started and the game state after the jackpot game is ended are determined based on the jackpot symbol as described above.

[Main control processing]
Next, the detail of operation | movement of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example is demonstrated. FIG. 10 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 required for power-on such as an initialization process (S100), a game start process (S110), a normal symbol game process (S120), and a normal symbol-based game process (S130). ), A special symbol game process (S140), an accessory continuous actuating device operation process (S150), and a big hit game process (S160). In the present embodiment, since the time required for the processes of S110 to S160 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 detects various sensors (first gate switch 32a, second gate switch 33a, first start port switch 37a, second start port switch 38a, big prize port switch). 44a, the general winning a prize opening switch 45a, etc.) are detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or various determination information (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number described later) Update random numbers for normal symbol determination). 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 37a, 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 using a normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball through the second gate 33 and the normal symbol per-determination determination table. When the shortening flag and the release extension flag are off), a low probability (for example, about 0.8%) low probability normal symbol judgment table is used, and there is a power support state (variation shortening flag and release extension flag). Is on), a normal symbol per table determination table for high probability with high probability of hitting (for example, about 99.2%) 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 fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 30 seconds) when there is no electric support (the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are off), and the electric support is present (the fluctuation reduction flag and the release extension flag are on). ) Is shortened to a short time (for example, 1 second). 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 (the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are off), and the electric support is present (the fluctuation shortening flag and When the release extension flag is on, the extension is extended for a long time (for example, 5 seconds). Further, as described above, the second start port 38 is opened by driving the second start port solenoid 38b to open the blade portion 38c to the right. 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. In this way, in the state where there is electric support, the normal figure fluctuation time shortening function that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is activated, and the probability that the result of the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is a hit is high (probability per universal symbol). The normal probability changing function is activated, and the opening extension function for extending the opening time of the second start port 38 is activated. For this reason, the state with the electric support of the present embodiment is also referred to as an open extension function operating state, a normal time shortening state, or a normal time probability changing state. Moreover, although only the form which operates these three functions simultaneously was illustrated, it can also be set as the form which operates any one function or any two functions.

[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 37a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 37. Determine (S200). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 37, 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 big hit determination performed based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 37, or the result of the big hit determination is the big hit Information such as a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the like. . The first special symbol hold occurrence command includes a first special symbol hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol 35 a in the display screen of the first effect display device 34. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first start opening 37, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved special symbols has reached the upper limit value, 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 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 38 (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 (value 4 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 for the big hit determination performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 38 or the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. In this case, information such as a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b and a variation pattern determining random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol can be exemplified. . In addition, 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 35 b in the display screen of the first 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 condition device operation flag is ON (the condition device is operating) (S220), whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in a variable display (S222), It is determined whether any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in the stop display time (S224). If it is determined that the condition device operation flag is ON, the special symbol game process is terminated, the process returns to the main control process, and the process proceeds to the next accessory-operating-device continuous operation apparatus operation process of S150. On the other hand, it is determined that the condition device operation flag is not on, neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the 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. When the condition device is in operation, the special symbol game process is terminated. For this reason, the symbol variation-related processing (special symbol variation display) is not performed until the jackpot game is executed and the operation of the condition device is released. However, it is possible to cancel the operation of the condition device by initializing (resetting) the gaming machine.

  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 symbols may be changed in the order in which the game balls have entered the first start port 37 and the second start port 38 (changes in the order of the balls), or the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is good also as what performs parallel fluctuation display (simultaneous fluctuation). 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. 14).

  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, a big hit determination is performed using the big hit determination random number read in S228 or S234 and the low probability big hit determination table (S302). When it is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, a big hit determination is performed using the read big hit determination random number and the high probability big hit determination table (S304), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit. Determination is made (S306). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 15A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 15B 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). 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 win 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. Select and decide (S310). Here, the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 16 is used to determine the first special symbol jackpot symbol, and the second special symbol jackpot symbol determination table is illustrated in FIG. The big special symbol determination table of the second special symbol is used.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table of the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16, when the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is a value 0 to 101 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol on the first stage on the left side of FIG. “First normal big hit” (appearance probability of about 40%), when the big hit symbol determining random number is a value 102 to 203, the symbol on the left side of FIG. 6 (appearance probability of about 40%), when the big hit symbol determination random number is a value 204 to 255, the symbol on the left side of FIG. 6 is selected and becomes the “second probability variation big hit” (about 20% Appearance probability). Also, in the big special symbol determination table of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 17, when the random number for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 101 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol on the first stage on the right side of FIG. 6 becomes the “first normal jackpot” (appearance probability of about 40%), and when the jackpot symbol determining random number is between 102 and 229, the symbol on the second stage on the right side of FIG. "Big jackpot" (appearance probability of about 50%), and when the random number for determining the big hit symbol is 230 to 255, the symbol on the third stage on the right side of FIG. 6 is selected and becomes the "second probability variation big hit" (about 10 % Appearance probability). In this way, the second special symbol jackpot symbol determination table has a higher probability of appearance of the “first probable big hit” with an upper limit number of balls of 2400, compared to the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table. The appearance probability of “second probable big hit” with 750 award balls is low. For this reason, the game according to the second special symbol has a larger expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained by the big hit game than the game according to the first special symbol, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is performed. As a result, the game proceeds in an advantageous manner to the player.

  Further, if it is determined in S306 that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, since it is a loss, a loss symbol is determined (S312). 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 setting process for setting a variation pattern table is executed (S314). In this variation pattern table setting process, if the result of jackpot determination in S302 and S304 of the variation display related processing is a jackpot, a variation pattern table for jackpot is set, and if the result of the jackpot determination is out of the way, it is used for removal. This is done by setting a variation pattern table. Although illustration of these variation pattern tables is omitted, in each variation pattern table, a plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation pattern determination random numbers. For example, in the variation pattern table for big hits, a variation pattern with reach is associated with more variation pattern determination random numbers so that a variation pattern with reach is more likely to appear than a variation pattern without reach. In the fluctuation pattern table for use, the fluctuation patterns without reach are associated with more fluctuation pattern determination random numbers so that the fluctuation patterns without reach appear more easily than the fluctuation patterns with reach. In addition, since the fluctuation time reduction function is activated during the power support state, a table in which a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is associated with more fluctuation pattern determination random numbers than a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time is set. Can be things.

  When the variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determination random number is read (S316), and the variation pattern is set using the read variation pattern determination random number and the set variation pattern table (S318). Then, the special symbol variation display is started (S320), the number of special symbols held is decremented by 1 (S322), a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S324), and the variation display is performed. The related process is terminated. In the process 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 decremented by a value of 1. It becomes processing. On the other hand, when the target of the current variation display related process is the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and the number of holdings of the second special symbol is decremented by a value of 1. 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 big hit determination result is a big hit. When the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a deviation stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. The sub control board 90 that has received the symbol variation start command analyzes the command, determines the content of the effect to be performed on the screen of the first effect display device 34 based on the analysis result, and the control signal ( An effect command) is output to the effect display control board 91 to control the first effect display device 34. When the special symbol variable display is started, the determination information (holding information) related to the variable display is cleared from the determination information storage area.

   Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 11 to 13, 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). The sub control board 90 (effect display control board 91) that has received this symbol stop command ends the symbol variation effect on the first effect display device 34. 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 special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 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).

  If it is determined in S248 that the game is a big hit symbol, the condition device activation flag is turned on to activate the condition device (S250), and a gate passing game command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S252). Here, as described above, even if the condition device operation flag is turned on, the big hit game is not started immediately, and at the start of the big hit game, either the first gate 32 or the second gate 33 is played. It is necessary for the accessory continuous actuating device activation flag to be turned on through a gate passing game for passing the ball. In addition, the sub control board 90 that has received the gate passing game command notifies the player to make a right turn with the aim of passing the game ball to the second gate 33, as will be described later. Instruction notification effect, right-handed notification effect) are executed. In this embodiment, the big winning opening 44 is arranged in the right area of the gaming area 31, and it is necessary to make a right hit to enter the gaming ball into the big winning opening 44. Even in the passing game, the game ball is urged to pass (right-handed) to the second gate 33 arranged in the right region. However, even if the player makes a left turn without following the gate passing game effect, if the game ball passes the first gate 32, the big hit game is started. Further, in order to stop the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function during operation of the condition device, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (S254, S256), and when the variation shortening flag is on. The change shortening flag is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (S258 to S262), the special symbol game process is terminated, the process returns to the main control process, and the process proceeds to the next S150 accessory continuous action device actuating process.

  In this embodiment, even if the special symbol is stopped with the big hit symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, and the big hit game is started via the gate passing game. It is not necessary to apply to all jackpot symbols. For example, for some jackpot symbols (jackpot mode), the jackpot game is started via a gate passing game, and for other jackpot symbols (jackpot mode) a gate When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol without passing through the passing game, both the condition device activation flag and the accessory continuous activation device activation flag may be turned on to immediately start the big hit game.

  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). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not on, the process proceeds to S274. If it is determined that the probability variation flag is on, the probability variation counter 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 in which the probability per special symbol is high, and the value is set at the end of the big hit game. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S274 while maintaining the high probability state. If it is determined that the probability variation counter is 0, the probability variation flag is turned off (S270), and a gaming state designation command is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (S272), and the process proceeds to S274. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the high probability state (special drawing high probability state) to the low probability state (special drawing low probability state). The gaming state designation command includes a setting state of a probability change flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like. 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 reduce the display of the background screen of the first effect display device 34 from that for the high probability state. Processing such as changing to a probability state is performed.

  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 the upper limit of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the operating state of the fluctuation time shortening function (variation shortening of the special symbol and the normal symbol). Set. If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the electric support state, and if the fluctuation shortening counter is determined to be 0, in order to end the electric support state, The variation shortening flag is turned off (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 temporarily 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. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. 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 first effect display device 34 from the state with the electric support. Processing such as changing to a state without power support is performed. In the present embodiment, if the probability variation big hit (special figure 1 probability variation big hit, special figure 2 probability variation big hit) is subtracted, 10,000 times are set in the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter after the big hit game is ended. In S278, the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter cannot be determined to have a value of 0, and the special figure high probability state and the power support state do not end until the next big hit.

[Consecutive Action Device Operation Process]
The accessory continuous action device operation process of S150 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 18 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on (S400), and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is off. Whether or not (S402). If it is determined that the condition device operation flag is not on, or if it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is not off, the accessory continuous operation device operation processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition device operation flag is on and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is off, whether or not the game ball has passed the first gate 32 based on the detection signal from the first gate switch 32a. Whether or not the game ball has passed through the second gate 33 is determined based on the detection signal from the second gate switch 33a (S406). If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through either the first gate 32 or the second gate 33, the accessory continuous operation device operation process is temporarily ended.

  If it is determined in S404 that the game ball has passed through the first gate 32, a first gate passage command indicating that fact is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S408), and the big hit game before the start (waiting time) Tb One hour is set (S410). On the other hand, if it is determined in S406 that the game ball has passed the second gate 33, a second gate passage command indicating that fact is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S412), and the second time is set in the pre-start period Tb of the big hit game. Is set (S414). As described above, the first time is set to be longer than the second time. When the pre-start period Tb is set in S410 and S414, the count-down of the pre-start period Tb is started (S416), and in order to start the big hit game, the accessory continuous actuator operation flag is turned on (S418), The operation device operation process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S160.

[Big hit game processing]
The big hit game process of S160 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big hit game process of FIG. 19 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is on and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is on (S500). , S502). If it is determined that the condition device operation flag is off, or if it is determined that the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is off even if the condition device operation flag is on, the big hit game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition device operation flag is ON and the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is ON, the pre-start period Tb in which the countdown is started in S416 of the accessory continuous operation device operation processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not the pre-start period Tb has elapsed (S504). If it is determined that the pre-start period Tb is not 0, that is, the pre-start period Tb has not elapsed, the jackpot gaming process is once ended, and the pre-start period Tb is 0, that is, the pre-start period Tb has elapsed. If it is determined, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining rounds in the current jackpot game is not set (S506). If it is determined that the number of remaining rounds has not been set, the number of rounds corresponding to the current jackpot game (big hit symbol) is set as the number of remaining rounds (S508), and the initial value 1 is set as the number of times N is released. (S510), a jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S512). If it is determined that the remaining number of rounds has already been set, S508 to S512 are skipped.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 44 is open (S514). If it is determined that the special winning opening 44 is not open (closed), it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the special winning opening 44 (S516). 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 it is not the opening timing of the big winning opening 44, the big hit game processing is once ended.

  If it is determined in S516 that it is the opening timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is opened (S518), and a round start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. (S520), the big hit game process is temporarily terminated. The sub-control board 90 that has received the round start command performs a round start effect in a big hit game effect process described later. Note that the round start command includes the number of remaining rounds, the number N of releases, and the like.

  After the jackpot game process is once ended after the big prize opening 44 is opened, it is determined that the big prize opening 44 is open in S514 when the next big hit game process is executed, and the big prize opening 44 is closed. It is determined whether it is timing (S522). This determination is based on whether or not a predetermined opening time (for example, 25 seconds) of the big winning opening 44 has elapsed, and the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 44 before the predetermined opening time has passed. In the present embodiment, this is performed by determining whether or not the number has reached ten. If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, 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 it is the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44b is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is closed (S524). Then, the number of releases N is incremented by 1 and the remaining number of rounds is decremented by 1 (S526), and it is determined whether or not the remaining number of rounds is 0 (S528). If it is determined that the number of remaining rounds is not 0, the jackpot gaming process is temporarily ended while maintaining the jackpot gaming state. If it is determined that the number of remaining rounds is 0, the process for ending the jackpot game shown in FIG. 20 is executed. (S530), the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 20, first, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 turns the condition device operation flag from on to off and turns the accessory continuous operation device operation flag from on to off (S550, S552). Then, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probability change big hit (first probability change big hit or second probability change big hit) (S554). If it is determined that the current big hit is a normal big hit instead of a probable big hit, the probability changing flag is kept off, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 100 times (S556), and the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are turned on. (S564, S566). On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit, the probability variation counter is set to 10,000 times, the probability variation flag is set to ON (S558, S560), and the variation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (S562). The shortening flag and the release extension flag are turned on (S564, S566). As described above, when the probability variation counter and the variation shortening counter are set to 10,000 times, the high probability state and the electric support state are substantially continued until the next big hit. Next, a jackpot game end command and a game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S466), and the jackpot game end process is terminated. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command transmits an effect command indicating the game state to the effect display control board 91 and sets the background screen of the first effect display device 34 as the background corresponding to the game state at that time. The processing to do is performed.

[Production control processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90 of the sub control board 90. The effect control process is performed by repeatedly executing the hold display effect process (S600), the symbol variation effect process (S610), the gate passage related effect process (S620), and the big hit game effect process (S630). The hold display effect process includes a process of additionally displaying one hold symbol when the hold occurrence command transmitted by the main control board 70 is received in S208 or S218 of the special symbol game process of FIG. The detailed description is omitted because it does not form the gist of the present invention. Hereinafter, the symbol variation effect process, the gate passage related effect process, and the jackpot game effect process will be described in order.

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process of S610 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. When the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 22 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 (S700). If it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received, a stop symbol for the effect symbol is set based on the received command (S702), and an effect pattern is set (S704). As described above, the symbol variation start command includes a special symbol stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) and a special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). Therefore, the selection of the stop symbol of the effect symbol can be performed by reading the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol stop information designation command received from the effect symbol setting table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. Can be selected by reading out the effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command from the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. In the case of a big hit, a symbol that matches all of the left, middle, and right production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R is selected as the stop symbol of the production symbol. A common stop symbol is set for the probable big hit and the normal big hit so that the player cannot determine whether it is a big hit. However, it is possible that the selection ratio of the stop symbol of the effect symbol is different between the case of the probability variation big hit and the case of the normal big hit, that is, the probability of the probability change big hit is different depending on the stop symbol of the effect symbol.

  When the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are set in this way, the symbol variation effect is started (S706). The process of S706 is performed by transmitting to the effect display control board 91 an effect command (symbol change effect start command) that instructs 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 first 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.

  If it is determined in S700 that the symbol variation start command has not been received, or after starting the variation display of the effect symbol in S706, it is determined whether or not a symbol stop command transmitted by the main control board 70 has been received. (S708). 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 determines with having received the symbol stop command, a symbol variation effect will be complete | finished (S710) and a symbol variation effect process will be complete | finished. The process of S710 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 first 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. .

[Gate-passing effect processing]
The gate passage related effect process of S620 is executed according to the flowchart of FIG. In the gate passing related effect process of FIG. 23, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the gate passing game effect is being executed (S800), and determines that the gate passing game effect is not being executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the gate passing game command transmitted by the main control board 70 is received in S252 of the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 (S802). If it is determined that the gate passing game command has not been received, the gate passing related effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a gate passing game command has been received, a gate passing game effect is executed (started) (S804). The gate passing game effect is an effect in which a right arrow is displayed on the first effect display device 34 and a notification is given to the player to instruct the player to make a right turn so as to pass the game ball to the second gate 33 (right-handed instruction notification). Production). Note that the launch area notification display unit 34c also displays the second mode (image of “right arrow”).

  If it is determined in S800 that a gate passing game effect is being executed, or if a gate passing game effect is executed in S804, the main control board 70 transmits the result in S408 of the accessory continuous action device operation process of FIG. It is determined whether or not a 1-gate passage command has been received (S806), and whether or not a second-gate passage command transmitted by the main control board 70 in S412 of the accessory continuous operation device operation process has been received (S808). To do. If it is determined that neither the first gate passage command nor the second gate passage command has been received, the gate passage-related effect process is terminated. If it determines with having received the 1st gate passage command in S806, while performing the right-handed instruction | indication production | presentation effect which alert | reports the right handing in a 1st alerting | reporting aspect (S810), the 1st effect display apparatus 34 will be 1st probability change alerting | reporting effect. Is executed (S812), and the gate passing related effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it determines with having received the 2nd gate passage command by S808, while performing the right-handed instruction | indication effect which alert | reports a right-hand turn in a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect (S814), it will carry out 2nd probability change with the 2nd effect display apparatus 36. A notification effect is executed (S816), and the gate passage related effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a notification mode of a right-handed instruction notification effect. As shown in FIG. 24A, the right notification instruction notification effect of the first notification mode includes a large-size “right-handed” character image and a right-facing image in the center of the display screen of the first effect display device 34. It is done by displaying. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), the right-handed instruction notification effect of the second notification mode is a small size “ This is done by displaying a “right-handed” character image and a right-facing image. Thus, the first notification mode is a mode in which the player can easily recognize the notification content (display content) than the second notification mode, and strongly encourages the player to make a right strike. Here, the sub-control board 90 that has received the gate passing game command executes a gate passing game effect that prompts the player to make a right turn in S804 of the gate passing related effect process. Since the game ball passes through the second gate 33, the sub-control board 90 receives the second gate pass command in S808. For this reason, when the right-handed instruction notification effect is executed in the second notification mode based on the reception of the second gate passage command, the player has already made a right-handed action, and there is no need to strongly encourage the player to make a right-handed action. It can be said that it is low. On the other hand, if the sub-control board 90 receives the first gate passing command in S806, the player is making a left turn despite the right handing instruction being notified in the gate passing game effect. For this reason, it can be said that it is highly necessary to strongly urge the player to make a right strike from a left strike to a right strike. Therefore, in the first notification mode, it is easier for the player to recognize the content of the notification than in the second notification mode, and the right-hand strike is strongly urged. Further, in the first notification mode, voice guidance is performed in addition to screen display, and in the second notification mode, only screen display is performed and voice guidance is not performed. The first notification mode is a mode that strongly encourages the player to make a right strike (a mode in which the content of the notification is easily recognized) rather than the right-hand notification of the gate passing game effect, and the second notification mode is the right of the gate passing game effect. It is possible to adopt a mode (a mode in which it is difficult to recognize the content of notification) in which the player is not strongly urged to make a right strike than the notification of hitting. Further, as described above, in the pre-start period Tb of the big hit game, the first time is set to a period (time) longer than the second time. This is for the player to realize that the big hit game is started and to make a right strike instead of a left strike and to secure time for changing from left strike to right strike. For this reason, even if the player continues to make a left strike without noticing the right strike notification of the gate passing game effect, it is possible to change the player to the right strike and start the big hit game appropriately. Become. On the other hand, if the player has already made a right turn, the second time is set to a short time so that the big hit game can be quickly started and the big winning opening 44 can be entered. is there.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a first probability change notification effect performed on the first effect display device 34, and FIG. 26 illustrates an example of a second probability change notification effect performed on the second effect display device 36. It is explanatory drawing shown. As shown in FIG. 25, in the first probability change notification effect, three reel images 35L, 35M, and 35R on the left, middle, and right imitating the reel of the slot machine are displayed on the first effect display device 34, and each reel image is displayed. An effect is produced in which 35L, 35M, and 35R rotate from top to bottom. Each reel image 35L, 35M, 35R displays a total of nine "7" symbols and other symbols such as other figures and numbers in three rows and three columns. As a combination of three symbols out of these nine symbols, a total of five combination lines of upper line, middle line, lower line, right diagonally upward line, and right diagonally downward line are defined (illustrated by a one-dot chain line). . Then, when the big hit this time is a probable big hit, each reel image 35L, 35M, 35R is stopped and displayed in such a manner that the symbols of any combination line are aligned with the “7” symbols (as shown in FIG. 25B). To the right diagonally upward line), the probability variation notification effect is executed in a successful manner to notify that the probability variation is a big hit. On the other hand, when the big hit this time is not a probable big hit but a normal big hit, the reel images 35L, 35M, and 35R are stopped and displayed in such a manner that the symbols of any combination line are not aligned with the “7” symbols (FIG. 25 (c). )), Probability change notification effect is executed in a failure mode to notify that it is not a probability change big hit.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the second probability change notification effect indicates that the two display regions 36 a and 36 c among the four display regions 36 a to 36 d of the second effect display device 36 are probable big hits. “V” is displayed and “×” is displayed in the two display areas 36b and 36d to indicate that there is no probability big hit (usually big hit), and the display areas 36a to 36d are sequentially switched on and off. When a predetermined production time elapses, a roulette production is performed in which one of the areas is lit for a predetermined time. If the current big hit is a probable big hit, either the display area 36a or the display area 36c displaying "V" is turned on (in FIG. 26B, the display area 36c is turned on), and the success mode Then, a probability variation notification effect is executed to notify that the probability variation is a big hit. If the current big hit is not a probable big hit but a normal big hit, either the display area 36b or the display area 36d where “×” is displayed is turned on (in FIG. 26C, the display area 36b is displayed). Lighting state), a probability change notification effect is executed in a failure mode to notify that it is not a probability change big hit.

  Thus, when the big hit game is started when the game ball passes the first gate 32, and when the big hit game is started when the game ball passes the second gate 33 In addition to the contents of the effect of the probability change notification effect (advantage state notification effect), the effect display device that executes the probability change notification effect is varied. Here, when the game ball passes through the first gate 32, the player is left-handed, and therefore, the player is paying attention to the first effect display device 34 arranged in the center of the game area 31. Conceivable. Therefore, by performing the first probability change notification effect on the first effect display device 34, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the probability change notification effect together with the right-handed instruction notification effect. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the second gate 33, the player has already made a right turn, and the player has started a big hit game, that is, the big winning opening 44 in the right area of the game area 31 is opened. It is thought that they are paying attention to being released. For this reason, a player can be made to pay attention to the probability change notification effect by performing the second probability change notification effect by the second effect display device 36 arranged in the right region. For these reasons, it is possible to improve the game entertainment as it is easy for the player to pay attention to the probability change notification effect.

[Big hit game effect processing]
The big hit game effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the jackpot game effect process of FIG. 27, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 first determines whether or not the jackpot game start command transmitted by the main control board 70 has been received (S900). If it is determined that the big hit game start command has not been received, the process proceeds to S904. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game start command has been received, a jackpot game start effect (jackpot fanfare effect) for notifying the player that the jackpot game is started is executed (S902), and the process proceeds to S904. The jackpot fanfare effect is performed by displaying a jackpot fanfare screen indicating the occurrence of a jackpot on the first effect display device 34.

  Next, it is determined whether a round start command transmitted by the main control board 70 has been received (S904). If it is determined that the round start command has not been received, the process proceeds to S916. On the other hand, if it is determined that a round start command has been received, a round start effect is executed (S906), and it is determined whether it is a round promotion effect timing (S908). The round promotion effect timing is set to, for example, the timing after the round start effect of the final round (5 rounds in the present embodiment) in the probability change big hit with a small number of rounds when the current big hit is a probability big hit. If it is determined that it is not the round promotion effect timing, the process proceeds to S916, and if it is determined that it is the round promotion effect timing, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the first gate 32 as an opportunity to start the big hit (S910). The determination in S910 can be made based on whether the first gate passage command or the second gate passage command is received in S806 and S808 of the gate passage-related effect process in FIG. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the first gate 32, a round promotion effect (predetermined first specific game effect) of the first mode is executed (S912), and the process proceeds to the next S916. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has passed through the second gate 33, the round promotion effect (predetermined second specific game effect) of the second mode is executed (S914), and the process proceeds to the next S916. Here, the round promotion effect of the first aspect and the round promotion effect of the second aspect are both performed by the first effect display device 34, but are different effects (such as battle effects) using different characters. And so on. Or it is good also as what performs the round promotion effect of a 1st aspect with the 1st effect display apparatus 34, and performs the round promotion effect of a 2nd aspect with the 2nd effect display apparatus 36. In addition to the round promotion effect, each effect such as a jackpot game start effect, a round start effect, and a jackpot game end effect, which will be described later, may be performed in a different manner depending on which gate the game ball has passed. . Also, in this embodiment, depending on which gate the game ball has passed through, the effect at the time of passing the gate before starting the big hit game (the effect before starting the big hit game) and the effect during the big hit game are different. Can intentionally change the production. In other words, as a trigger for the start of the big hit game, the player can change the production by selecting which of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 the game ball is allowed to pass through. It can also be suppressed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end command transmitted by the main control board 70 has been received (S916). If it is determined that the jackpot game end command has not been received, the jackpot game effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game end command has been received, the jackpot game end effect (hit ending effect) is executed (S918), and the jackpot game effect process is terminated. The jackpot game end effect is performed by displaying a jackpot ending screen indicating the end of the jackpot game on the first effect display device 34 or the like.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, the first gate 32 (first start area) is provided in the left area (first area) of the game area 31 as a gate for starting the big hit game, and the game area 31 The second gate 33 (second start area) is provided in the right side area (second area) of the game, and after the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game is based on the passing of the game ball through the first gate 32 Since the mode of effect is different between when the game is started and when the big hit game is started based on the passing of the game ball through the second gate 33, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment. Further, when the game ball passes through the first gate 32, the first probability change notification effect is performed before the big hit game is started, and when the game ball passes through the second gate 33, the big hit Since the second probability change notification effect is performed before the game is started, the mode of the effect performed until the big hit game is started is changed by the gate through which the game ball has passed, until the big hit game starts. Amusement interest can be improved. Also, since the round promotion effect executed during the big hit game is different between when the game ball passes through the first gate 32 and when the game ball passes through the second gate 33, the game ball passes. By changing the aspect of the effect during the jackpot game by the gate, the game interest in the jackpot game can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment sets the first time to the start period (waiting time) Tb from when the game ball passes through the first gate 32 to when the big hit game starts. When the game ball passes through the second gate 33, the length of the pre-start period Tb is made different by setting a second time shorter than the first time in the pre-start period Tb. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the first gate 32 provided in the left area of the game area 31, in order to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 44 provided in the right area of the game area 31. The jackpot game can be started after waiting for the player to change from left-handed to right-handed. On the other hand, when the game ball has passed through the second gate 33 provided in the right area of the game area 31, the player has already started right-handed, so the big hit game is immediately started and the period before the start It is possible to prevent Tb from extending. In this way, different times are set in the pre-start period Tb in order to enable different progress (processing) during the standby until the big hit game starts.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the first gate 32, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment performs a right-handed instruction notification effect in the first notification mode during the pre-start period Tb, and plays the second gate 33 in the game. When the ball has passed, the right-handed instruction notification effect is executed in the second notification mode during the pre-start period Tb. Compared to the second notification mode, the first notification mode is a mode that makes it easier for the player to recognize right-handed strikes. It is possible to prevent the player who has already made a right turn from feeling bothered.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the big hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the first gate 32 and the big hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the second gate 33. The time set in the pre-start period Tb from the passage of the gate to the start of the jackpot game is different, the right-handed instruction notification effect is executed in a different manner, and the effect before the jackpot game is started is executed in a different manner. In addition, although the effects during the big hit game are executed in different modes, the present invention is not limited to all of them different, and some of them may be different.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the big hit game is started based on the passing of the game ball through the first gate 32, the first time set in the pre-start period Tb is used for the second gate 33. When the big hit game is started based on the passing of the game ball, the time is longer than the second time set in the pre-start period Tb. However, the time is not limited to this, and the first time and the second time are The time may be different, and the first time may be shorter than the second time. Alternatively, the first time and the second time are not limited to different times, and the same time may be used to produce different effects during the pre-start period Tb. Further, for example, the first time and the second time are set to the value 0 (or time close to the value 0), and the pre-start period Tb does not substantially occur, that is, the big hit game is started immediately after passing through the gate. It is good also as a thing.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the big hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the first gate 32 and the big hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the second gate 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the right-handed instruction notification effect may be executed in the same manner.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the big hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the first gate 32 and the big hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the second gate 33. In some cases, it is assumed that different probability change notification effects using different effect display devices are executed before the big hit game is started, but not limited to this, and different probability change notification effects using the same effect display device are executed. Alternatively, the same probability change notification effect using the same effect display device may be performed. The big hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the first gate 32, and the big hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the second gate 33. Although different round promotion effects are performed during the game, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same round promotion effects may be performed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the big winning opening 44 is provided in the right area (second area) of the gaming area 31 and not in the left area (first area). May be provided in the left side area (first area) and the right side area (second area) of the game area 31. FIG. 28 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a game board 30B of a modified example. As shown in the figure, a first big prize opening 143 is provided in the left area (first area) of the gaming area 31 and a second big prize opening 144 is provided in the right area (second area) of the gaming area 31. . The configurations of the first grand prize winning port 143 and the second grand prize winning port 144 are the same as those of the special prize winning port 44 of the embodiment.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the following games can be performed. For example, each jackpot is assumed to be associated with one of the first big prize opening 143 and the second big prize opening 144. For example, the first normal big hit is associated with the first big prize opening 143 and the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit are associated with the second big prize opening 144. Assume that a promising big hit or a big hit with a large number of rounds is associated with one big winning opening, and a big win that is not advantageous to the player (for example, a normal big winning or a big hit with a small number of rounds) is associated with the other big winning opening. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the gate in the area where the jackpot associated with the jackpot is made effective. That is, if it is a big hit associated with the first big prize opening 143, the first gate 32 in the left area (first area) where the first big prize opening 143 is arranged is made effective and the second big prize opening is made. If it is a big hit associated with 144, the second gate 33 in the right region (second region) where the second big winning opening 144 is arranged is made valid. Then, a gate passing effect is made to encourage one of the gates to pass the game ball. When the game ball passes through the valid gate, the corresponding big prize opening is opened and the big hit game is started. That is, when the first gate 32 is valid and the game ball passes through the first gate 32, the first big prize opening 143 is opened to perform a big hit game, and the second gate 33 is valid. When the game ball passes through the second gate 33, the second big prize opening 144 is opened to play a big hit game. Even if a game ball passes through a gate that is not valid, the game ball passes through a gate different from the gate through which the game ball has passed by performing the gate passing effect as it is without starting the big hit game. Suggest to the player that it is necessary. In this way, when a game ball is passed through one of the gates, in which area of the game area 31 (which of the two big winning openings) is the big hit game executed? Will be revealed. For this reason, if a jackpot that is advantageous to the player is associated with one big prize opening and a jackpot that is not advantageous to the player is associated with the other big prize opening, the game ball is allowed to pass through one of the gates. At this point, it will be determined whether an advantageous jackpot will be executed. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's sense of tension and expectation when passing the game ball through the gate, so that the game interest can be improved.

  Or in the game machine of this modification, the following games can be performed. For example, as the number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game (the number of winning balls), the first round number (the first winning ball number) and the first round number (the first winning ball number) A small second round number (second prize ball number) and a third round number (third prize ball number) greater than the first round number (first prize ball number) are prepared. Also, the first round number is associated with the first grand prize opening 143, and the second round number and the third round number are associated with the second grand prize opening 144. Then, when the jackpot symbol related to the one jackpot is stopped and displayed, a gate passing effect that prompts the player to pass through the game ball by selecting one of the gates is performed. When the game ball passes through the first gate 32, the first round number is set to the number of rounds to be executed, and the first big prize opening 143 is opened to perform the big hit game. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the second gate 33, the number of rounds for executing either the second round number or the third round number is set by lottery or the like, and the second grand prize opening 144 is opened. Play a big hit game. At this time, the average value (expected value) of the second round number (second prize ball number) and the third round number (third prize ball number) is the first round number (first prize number). It is assumed that the selection ratio between the second number of rounds and the third number of rounds is determined so as to be equal to the number of balls). That is, when a game ball is passed through the first gate 32 and a big hit game is executed in the first round number, a winning ball can be stably obtained, and the game ball is passed through the second gate 33. When the big hit game is executed in either the second number of rounds or the third number of rounds, a winning ball having a large difference from the expected value can be obtained (high risk high return). As described above, the gate that allows the game ball to pass through realizes either a gameability capable of stably acquiring a prize ball or a gameability that results in a high risk and high return. In addition, it is good also as what alert | reports to a player which round number is matched with which gate (large winning opening) by a gate passage effect. In this way, the player can pass the game ball through either the first gate 32 or the second gate 33 by changing the firing mode (direction) according to the favorite game property. In other words, since the big hit game can be executed after selecting the gameability based on the player's intention, the game interest can be improved.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, a right-handed instruction notification effect and a probability change notification effect are executed when a gate pass command is received in the gate pass related effect process before the start of the big hit game, and the big hit game start effect ( The jackpot fanfare effect) is executed, but is not limited to this. For example, when a gate pass command is received in a gate pass related effect process before the start of a big hit game, not only a right-handed instruction notification effect and a probable change notification effect but also a big hit game start effect (a big hit fanfare effect) is executed. In the big hit game effect, it is possible to execute an effect (round start effect) after the grand prize winning opening 44 is opened.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the big hit that maintains the special high probability state and the electric support state is provided until the next big hit is pulled. However, the big hit is not limited to this. After the game is over, if the special symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the special figure high probability state or the electric support state may be ended.

  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 pachinko machine 10 corresponds to the “gaming machine”, the special symbol display device 42 and the symbol display board 40a correspond to the “identification information display means”, and the big prize opening 44 becomes the “specific entry gate”. The first gate 32 through which a game ball flowing down the left area (first area) of the game area 31 can pass corresponds to the “first start area”, and the right area (second area) of the game area 31 The second gate 33 through which the game ball flowing down can be passed corresponds to a “second start area”, and the processing of S404 to S416 of the accessory continuous operation device operation processing of FIG. 18 and S504 of the jackpot gaming processing of FIG. The CPU 70a of the main control board 70 that executes the process of "the game ball passes the first start area in the startable state and the game ball passes the second start area in the startable state" And the progress of the period before the start Corresponding to the different "configuration. Alternatively, the CPU 90a, the first effect display device 34, the second effect display device 36, and the effect display control substrate 91 of the sub control board 90 that executes the gate passage related effect process of FIG. This corresponds to a configuration in which the progress mode of the pre-start period is different between the case where the first start area passes and the case where the game ball passes the second start area in the startable state. Further, the CPU 90a, the first effect display device 34, and the effect display control board 91 of the sub control board 90 that execute the processes of S810 and S814 of the gate passing related effect process correspond to “instruction execution means”. “Right-handed instruction notification effect of the first notification mode” corresponds to the second region launch instruction of “first mode”, and “Right-handed command notification effect of the second notification mode” of S814 is the second region of “second mode”. Corresponds to firing instructions. 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 rental button switch, 25 return button, 25a return button switch, 26 presentation button, 26a presentation button switch, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30, 30B game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 1st Gate, 32a First gate switch, 33 Second gate, 33a Second gate switch, 34 First effect display device, 34L, 34M, 34R Production symbol, 35a First reserved symbol, 35b Second reserved symbol, 35L, 35M, 35R reel image, 36 second effect display device, 36 a, 36b, 36c, 36d Display area, 37 First start port, 37a First start port switch, 38 Second start port, 38a Second start port switch, 38b Second start port solenoid, 38c Wing piece, 40 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 portion, 42b Second special symbol display portion, 43 round display device, 44 grand prize opening, 44a grand prize opening switch, 44b large prize opening solenoid, 44c opening / closing plate, 45 general prize opening, 45a general prize opening switch, 46 out opening, 48 windmill, 49 center role, 70 Main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 71 RAM clear switch, 72 relay terminal , 80 Dispensing control board, 81 Frame opening switch, 82 Ball rental display board, 83 Relay terminal board, 84 Pre-dispensing switch, 85 Post-dispensing switch, 86 Dispensing 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 LED lamp, 93b decoration motor, 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, 143 first grand prize opening, 144 second big prize opening.

Claims (3)

When the identification information variably displayed by the identification information display means is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, a specific game where the specific entrance can enter can be started, and the start can be started. A gaming machine that starts the specific game through a predetermined period before starting based on a game ball passing through a predetermined start area in a state,
As the start area, a first start area through which a game ball flowing down the first area among the game areas formed on the game board can pass, and a second area different from the first area in the game area flows down. A second start area through which game balls to pass can be passed,
The progress mode of the pre-start period differs between when the game ball passes through the first start area in the startable state and when the game ball passes through the second start area in the startable state. A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Comprising an instruction execution means for giving a predetermined instruction regarding the launch of a game ball;
The instruction execution means can execute a second area launch instruction for firing a game ball toward the second area as the predetermined instruction,
As a mode of the second area launch instruction, it has a first mode and a second mode,
The specific entrance is provided so that a game ball flowing down the second area can enter,
When the game ball passes through the first start area in the startable state, the instruction execution means performs the second area launch instruction in the first mode during the period before the start,
When the game ball passes through the second start area in the startable state, the instruction execution means issues the second area launch instruction in the second mode during the period before the start. Gaming machine. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The length of the pre-start period differs between when the game ball passes the first start area in the startable state and when the game ball passes the second start area in the startable state. A gaming machine characterized by that.