JP2017185092A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with high game properties on which a player can enjoy an unprecedented game.SOLUTION: A main control device 30 includes, as basic variation pattern determination tables in a normal state, a normal basic variation pattern determination table for selecting a basic variation pattern D at a prescribed probability, and a special basic variation pattern determination table for selecting the basic variation pattern D at a higher probability than that of the normal basic variation pattern determination table. The main control device transfers a main game mode in jackpot determination from a main normal mode using the normal basic variation pattern determination table to a main special mode using the special basic variation pattern determination table according to whether or not the number of times of determinate display of first special symbols in the normal state is a special number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, as a pachinko machine which is an example of a gaming machine, for example, a main control means for performing a so-called jackpot lottery due to winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, an effect display unit based on the result of the jackpot lottery, etc. A device is devised that includes sub-control means for determining and executing effects in In addition, in such a pachinko machine, as a game mode that regulates the ease of execution of a special effect using the display unit for the effect, a normal mode and a special mode in which a special effect is more easily executed than the normal mode In some cases, is set as a sub-control means. For example, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, a mode transition lottery is executed by the sub-control means in response to a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and when the mode transition lottery is won, the game mode is changed from the normal mode to the special mode. It is going to shift to the mode.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-166002

  However, the transition of the game mode as described above is lacking in freshness, and a novel gameplay that has never been seen is required.

  Therefore, the present invention is intended to provide a gaming machine with high gameability that allows a player to enjoy a game that has not been available in the past.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided with a symbol display unit capable of changing / determining symbols and an effect display unit for performing various display effects. And a main control means for controlling a game-related operation and a display operation in the symbol display section, and a sub-control means for controlling a display operation in the effect display section. When a numerical value is obtained from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of the variation condition, the fixed display mode of the symbol and the basic variation pattern including the variation time of the symbol are determined based on the acquired numerical value, and the symbol is confirmed A start command including information related to the display mode and the basic variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control unit, and the symbol display unit starts variation of the symbol. The sub-control means determines a detailed variation pattern to be a display effect on the effect display unit based on the start command, while the symbol is displayed in a predetermined fixed display mode as the change time elapses. A main normal mode for selecting a special basic variation pattern with a predetermined probability as a main game mode for determining the basic variation pattern, and a higher probability than the main normal mode. A main special mode for selecting the special basic variation pattern is set, and the main control means sets the main game mode to the main game mode when a predetermined main transition condition including the number of fixed display times of the symbol is satisfied. The normal mode is shifted to the main special mode.
The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein in the sub-control means, as the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the special basic variation pattern, a specific detailed variation pattern including a specific display effect, A non-specific detailed variation pattern that does not include the specific display effect is set, and as a sub game mode related to the determination of the detailed variation pattern, a sub normal mode that selects the specific detailed variation pattern with a predetermined probability; A sub special mode for selecting the specific detailed variation pattern with higher probability than the sub normal mode is set, and the sub control means sets the sub game mode to the sub game mode when a predetermined sub transition condition is satisfied. The sub normal mode is shifted to the sub special mode.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, a game ball detecting means is provided in a game area where the game ball flows down, and the sub-control means is a game played by the game ball detecting means. A numerical value is acquired from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the detection of the sphere, and it is determined whether or not the sub transition condition is satisfied based on the acquired numerical value.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, the sub-control unit changes the probability of determining that the sub-transition condition is satisfied based on the number of fixed display times of the symbol. It is characterized by.

According to the present invention, the main control mode includes a main normal mode for selecting a special basic variation pattern with a predetermined probability as a main game mode for determining a basic variation pattern, and a special basic variation with a higher probability than the main normal mode. A main special mode for selecting a pattern is set, and the main game mode is shifted from the main normal mode to the main special mode in the main control means based on a predetermined main shift condition including the number of symbols to be displayed. Therefore, the game mode transition mode is novel compared to the conventional gaming machine that has shifted the game mode only in accordance with the result of the mode control lottery in the sub-control means, and has unprecedented game characteristics. Can do.
According to the invention described in claims 2 to 4, when a predetermined sub transition condition is satisfied not only on the main control means side but also on the sub control means side, the specific detailed variation pattern is selected with a predetermined probability. The sub game mode is shifted from the sub normal mode to the sub special mode in which the specific detailed variation pattern is selected with higher probability than the sub normal mode. Therefore, the transition mode of the game mode becomes extremely complicated, and the game performance can be further improved.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is the block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of d counter, and the fixed display mode of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of the e counter in a main normal mode, and a basic fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of the e counter in a main special mode, and a basic fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with a basic fluctuation pattern and a detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the fixed display mode of a 1st special symbol, and the transition period of a basic fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of f counter in a sub normal mode, and a detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of f counter in a sub special mode, and a detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed matching with the numerical value of g counter, and the presence or absence of mode transfer. It is the flowchart figure which showed the control which concerns on the mode transition of the main game mode in a main controller. It is the flowchart figure which showed the control which concerns on the mode transition in a sub game mode in a sub control apparatus. It is the flowchart figure which showed the control which concerns on the decision of the detailed fluctuation pattern with the sub control device.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall description of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and flows down in the game area 16, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the front upper part of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports a glass plate is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and the game is closed by the front door 4. A space in front of the board 2 is a game area 16.

  The gaming area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23 and an inner rail 24 that are arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the rails 23, 24 on the left side of the gaming area 16. A launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16 is provided. In addition, the game area 16 has a symbol display section that is arranged on the left and right sides of the center area, and a decorative pattern composed of numerals “1” to “9” is displayed on each pattern display section. An effect display unit 6 for changing / determining display, a stage 81 extending in the left-right direction along the lower side of the effect display unit 6, and a game ball 16 on which the game ball can roll to the left and right. For a button game having a warp passage 82 for guiding a game ball flowing down to the stage 81 and a display section 6 for production, and having a 7-segment display arranged in parallel on the left and right A display member 80 including a display unit 83 and the like is installed. Furthermore, from the center part to the lower part of the game area 16 below the display member 80, an entrance 84 through which a game ball can enter, a game ball passage 85 that branches downward from the entrance 84, and various electric accessories, A center member 26 having a start winning port 19 through which game balls can be won and an out port (not shown) for discharging game balls that have not won to the start winning port 19 to the outside of the game area 16 is installed. ing. In addition, the display 6 for an effect is comprised by the dot display by which many lighting parts are arranged in parallel by the up-down direction and the left-right direction, and two symbol display parts are provided on one dot display. Yes. In addition, the probability that a game ball that has entered the center member 26 through the entrance 84 will win the start winning opening 19 is about 1/20.

  Further, on the left side of the display member 80 and the center member 26, there is formed a left-handed space SL in which winning balls 86, 86 that can play game balls and can win game balls are installed. By flowing down the striking space SL, it is possible to efficiently aim at entry into the warp passage 82 (ie, guidance on the stage 81) and entry into the entrance 84 (ie, entry into the center member 26). ing. On the other hand, a right-handed space SR in which a game ball can flow down is also formed on the right side of the display member 80 and the center member 26. In this right-handed space SR, there are installed a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of movable pieces, and two movable winning devices 18A and 18B that open and close alternately in a so-called big hit state. Has been. Then, the game ball is caused to flow down the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, thereby allowing the gate member 20 to pass through, winning the tulip-type electric accessory 17 being opened, or opening the game ball. The movable winning devices 18A and 18B can be awarded. A number of game nails are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. In addition, a special symbol display section 87 is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16 so that the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be displayed separately.

Further, on the front side of the machine casing 3 and below the game board 2, a supply tray 7 for storing game balls to be supplied to the launching device 10 and a game ball overflowing from the supply tray 7 are stored. The storage tray 8 is attached, the supply tray 7 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage tray 8 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage tray 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is installed so as to be rotatable. In addition, a central button 71, a left button 72, and a right button 73 that can be arbitrarily operated by the player are provided in front of the supply tray 7. The center button 71 can be pushed downward, the left button 72 can be pushed diagonally to the right, and the right button 73 can be pushed diagonally to the left.
Further, on the upper edge of the front door 4 and the front surface of the supply tray 7, speakers 14, 14... For reporting sound effects and various messages are provided at positions on the left and right sides of the various buttons 71 to 73. ing. In addition, lamp members 15, 15... Incorporating a plurality of LEDs that are lit and blinking according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like are provided on the left and right sides and the upper edge of the front door 4.

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine casing 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be paid out as rental balls and prize balls to the supply tray 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 for controlling the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device, and member are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin. Inside the center cover 21, main control for executing main control relating to the game (for example, so-called jackpot lottery). 4 (shown in FIG. 4), a display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 4) for controlling the display operation and the like in the effect display unit 6, and a light emission control device 51 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the lighting / flashing operation of the lamp member 15 and the like. 4), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the sounding operation from the speaker 14, and a sub-control device 40 that integrally controls the operations of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. Etc.) are installed. In addition, 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to a transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 incorporates a main control board 31 on which a main CPU 32 for controlling the operation of the following members as well as execution of the big hit lottery, a storage means 33 such as a ROM and a RAM, a timer 34, an interface 35 and the like are mounted. Yes. The main control board 31 is connected to the start winning port 19, the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the movable winning devices 18A and 18B, the gate member 20, the special symbol display unit 87, and the like via the interface 35. . The main control board 31 is also electrically connected to a sub-integrated board 41 built in the sub-control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 35.

  The storage means 33 includes an a counter used for an open lottery for determining whether or not to open the tulip-type electric accessory 17, a c counter (random number for jackpot determination) used for the big hit lottery, and a first in the special symbol display unit 87. A d counter (determined display mode determining random number) for determining the definite display mode of the special symbol and the second special symbol, and an e counter (variable time information determining random number) for determining a basic variation pattern that mainly becomes the variation time of the special symbol. ) Etc. are built-in. Each counter is a loop counter that counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (for example, 1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. The acquisition of numerical values used can be regarded as acquisition of numerical values from random numbers. The a counter is 0-9 (10 ways), the c counter is 0-19 (20 ways), the d counter is 0-8 (9 ways), and the e counter is 0-40. A loop count is made between (41 ways). Then, the main CPU 32 obtains one numerical value from the a counter triggered by detection of the game ball passing through the gate member 20, and triggered by detection of the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 , C counter, d counter, and e counter each acquire one numerical value (execute a big hit lottery).

  Further, the storage means 33 stores a fixed display mode determination table in which the numerical value of the d counter and the first special symbol fixedly displayed on the special symbol display unit 87 as shown in FIG. A fixed display mode determination table (not shown) that associates the second special symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display section 87, and the numerical value of the e counter and the basic variation pattern as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. A basic variation pattern determination table and the like are stored. This basic variation pattern mainly defines the variation time of special symbols (the time from the variation start to the final display). Further, in the storage means 33, for example, a game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 while either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol display unit 87. In such a case, the number obtained from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter associated with the winning is used as the hold information, and the starting winning port 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 are distinguished from each other up to four ( A hold information storage area 36 for storing (up to a total of 8) is provided. In addition, in the storage means 33, the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 36 can be transferred and stored one by one, and the jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot is executed. A jackpot determination storage area 37 is provided. Note that the hold information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 in a predetermined order and digested every time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are finalized and displayed (in the pachinko machine 1, the prize is awarded to the tulip-type electric accessory 17). Is held in preference to the hold information related to winning in the start winning opening 19), and new hold information can be stored with the use of the hold information.

  The sub-control device 40 includes a sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage unit 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 through the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52. Further, the sub-integrated board 41 is installed on the various buttons 71 to 73, the button game display unit 83, and the entrance 84 via the interface 45, and also includes an entry detection sensor 88 that detects the entry of the game ball to the center member 26. Electrically connected. When the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal (such as various commands as will be described later) related to the big hit lottery from the main control board 31 as will be described later, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device in accordance with the content, and the speaker 14 and lamp The operation of the member 15, the display operation in the effect display unit 6, and the like are controlled.

  In addition, the storage means 43 stores a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing a decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display unit 6, a detailed variation display mode of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, and a character animation. A variation pattern storage area 46 for storing a plurality of detailed variation patterns made up of character effects and the like used is provided, and various detailed variation patterns and basic variation patterns determined by the main control board 31 as shown in FIG. It is stored in association. Further, the storage means 43 is provided with a schedule information storage area 47 for storing schedule information transmitted from the main control board 31 as will be described later.

Hereinafter, basic game operations in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the winning is detected by the main CPU 32 (fulfilling the variation condition). Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds the hold information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of pending information stored in the storage area 36 has reached the maximum value. If the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the acquired numerical values from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value has not been reached, the numerical values obtained from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are stored in the holding information storage area 36, and the jackpot determination table set for each gaming state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c counter this time is a predetermined “big hit value (for example,“ 0 ”in the normal state big hit determination table, and“ 0 ”to“ 9 ”in the high probability state big hit determination table. In addition to whether or not (ie, whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is “Big Jack”), and the d counter based on the determination result related to the “Big Jack” And a special symbol final display mode based on whether the winning prize opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is won (in the case of “big hit”) The type of “big jackpot”) and the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value obtained from the e-counter based on the judgment result related to “big jackpot” are temporarily determined as a preliminary judgment in advance of the jackpot judgment described later. To do. Further, as a result of the prior determination, the main CPU 32 determines whether the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is based on the winning information and the number of the holding information. Is created and transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU.

  Further, the main CPU 32 always confirms whether the special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol display unit 87 or whether the special symbol is displayed, and which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. If there is a fixed display, the presence or absence of pending information is confirmed. Then, if there is holding information, the holding information having the highest priority to digest (in this embodiment, if there is holding information related to winning a prize to the tulip-type electric accessory 17, it is stored the oldest among the holding information. If there is no holding information related to winning in the tulip-type electric accessory 17 and there is no holding information, the holding information related to winning in the starting winning opening 19 becomes the oldest stored holding information). While moving to the area | region 37, the following jackpot determination is performed about the said pending | holding information. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the gaming state at the time when the hold information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value acquired from the c counter related to the hold information is the predetermined “bonus value”. Whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit” or “missed” is determined. In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit” (the value obtained from the c counter is “hits value”), any of the obtained value from the d counter, the start winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 The special symbol determination display mode is determined based on whether or not a prize is won, and the basic variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6B or FIG. The variation pattern is read out (that is, the basic variation pattern including the jackpot type and the variation time of the symbol is determined). On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “out of” (the value obtained from the c counter is a value other than the “hit number”), the value obtained from the d counter, the start winning port 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 The special symbol final display mode is determined on the basis of whether the winning prize is, and the basic variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6A or FIG. The corresponding basic fluctuation pattern is read out (that is, the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol is determined).

  After that, the main CPU 32 determines which of the start winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is to be won, the result of the jackpot lottery (whether it is a “hit” or “out”), a special A start command including information indicating the fixed display mode of the symbols and the type of the read basic variation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. Further, in the special symbol display part 87, the first special symbol is indicated as digestion of the hold information relating to the winning at the start winning opening 19, and the reserved information relating to the prize winning in the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is indicated The two special symbols are respectively changed in a predetermined manner, and the time measurement by the timer 34 is started. When the variation time of the symbol corresponding to the read basic variation pattern has elapsed, the numerical value acquired from the d counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery and the start winning port 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 The corresponding special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a confirmed display mode based on whether or not a prize is received, and a stop command including a stop signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU. Note that the hold information that has been transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 is erased with a fixed display of a special symbol related to the hold information.

  Further, in connection with the special symbol confirmation display, the main CPU 32 determines that the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the start winning opening 19 is “big hit”, and the value obtained from the d counter is “0” to “3”. If it is any of the above, the first special symbol is fixedly displayed in symbol B (first special fixed display mode). Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the start winning opening 19 is “big hit” and the value obtained from the d counter is any of “4” to “5”, the first special symbol is displayed. Confirmation display is performed in C (first special confirmation display mode). Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the start winning opening 19 is “big hit” and the value obtained from the d counter is any of “6” to “7”, the first special symbol is displayed. The symbol D (first special confirmation display mode) is confirmed and displayed. In addition, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the start winning opening 19 is “big hit” and the value obtained from the d counter is “8”, the first special symbol is designated as the symbol E (first special symbol). The final display is performed in the final display mode. Then, after the confirmation display, a start demonstration for informing the start of the jackpot state, intermittent opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B for a predetermined number of times (the movable winning device 18A and the movable winning device 18B are alternately opened). ), And a jackpot state consisting of an end demo for notifying the end of the jackpot state is generated.

  On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is a “hit”, the main CPU 32 displays the second special symbol in the second special confirmation display mode (for example, “7”). After confirming the display, the start demonstration for notifying the start of the jackpot state, the intermittent opening of the movable winning devices 18A and 18B over a predetermined number of times, and the end demo for notifying the end of the jackpot state, as in the case of winning the start winning opening 19. A big hit state consisting of Then, when a game ball wins the movable winning devices 18A and 18B opened with the occurrence of the jackpot state, a larger number of game balls (for example, 10 pieces) than in the case of winning the start winning port 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 are obtained. ) As a prize ball.

  If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the start winning opening 19 is “off”, the first special symbol is a symbol A (first non-specialized display mode) and a prize is awarded to the tulip-type electric accessory 17. If the result of the jackpot lottery based on the result is “off”, the second special symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined second non-special display mode (for example, “2”), and then the pending information to be digested next is a big hit The process proceeds to the determination storage area 37, and the jackpot determination related to the hold information is executed.

  The main CPU 32 counts the number of occurrences of the jackpot state, and until the number of occurrences reaches a predetermined limit number (for example, 10 times), the result of the jackpot lottery is determined in the next jackpot determination after the jackpot state ends. Until the “big hit” is reached, the probability that the result of the big hit lottery will be “big hit” is raised as described above, and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is likely to be in an open state or opened for a long time. By setting at least one of the states to be in a state, a support state in which a game ball is likely to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is caused. When the number of occurrences of the jackpot state reaches the limit number, with the end of the jackpot state, the result of the jackpot lottery is not likely to be a “hit” without causing a high probability state and a support state, and the tulip type electric The accessory 17 is returned to the normal state at the beginning of the game, which is unlikely to be in the open state. Therefore, it can be said that the gaming state in which the big hit state occurs intermittently over a predetermined limit number of times is a special gaming state advantageous for the player. Note that the item “from the end of the jackpot state until the result of the jackpot lottery becomes“ big hit ”in the next jackpot determination” may be realized, for example, by setting the number of symbol variations to 10,000.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 32 also controls the opening / closing operation of the tulip type electric accessory 17, and when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the passage is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter at the timing of passage detection (performs an open lottery), and the acquired numerical value from the a counter is a predetermined “open numerical value (for example, a support state has occurred. Nine ways of “0” to “8”, and if there is no support state, there is only one way of “0”). When the numerical value acquired from the a counter is “open numerical value”, that is, when the result of the open lottery is “winning”, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the closed state is opened to be in the open state. At this time, if the support state occurs, for example, a special opening operation such as a mode in which the open state is intermittently repeated three times over a longer time (2 seconds) than when the support state does not occur Operate in a manner. Therefore, it becomes easy to win a game ball to the tulip-type electric accessory 17. In addition, when the support state does not occur, for example, the tulip is in a normal opening operation mode in which it is opened only once for a shorter time (0.2 seconds) than when the support state occurs. The electric motor accessory 17 is operated. Therefore, even if the open lottery is won and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened, the game ball is very difficult to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17.

  Furthermore, when the numerical value acquired from the counter a is not “open numerical value”, that is, the result of the open lottery is “out of”, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is not operated in the closed state. Therefore, the game ball does not win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. In addition, for example, when the passage of the gate member 20 of the game ball is detected while operating the tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the special opening operation mode, the timing of the passage is the same as the holding information. The number of acquired a counters is stored in the storage means 33 up to a predetermined number, and the result of the open lottery is executed in the stored order each time the operation of the special opening operation mode of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is completed. It is supposed to be.

  On the other hand, when receiving the schedule information, the sub integrated CPU 42 stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 47. When the start command is received, the schedule information corresponding to the start command is read from the schedule information storage area 47. Furthermore, the display mode of the decorative symbol to be finally displayed is determined according to the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the start command and the final display mode of the special symbol. Then, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the information related to the basic variation pattern is read from the variation pattern storage area 46, and while the time is measured by the timer 44, the decorative design on the effect display unit 6 is variably displayed according to the read detailed variation pattern. After the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined order (here, the left symbol display portion and the right symbol display portion in this order), the decorative symbols are fixedly displayed in the determined display mode upon receipt of the stop command. . In other words, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “hit”, the jackpot decoration symbol fixed display mode (for example, “7/7” or “3.3”) in which two identical special decorative symbols are arranged is displayed. Further, if the result of the big hit lottery is “missing”, one of the decorative symbols is confirmed and displayed in a deviated decorative symbol fixed display mode (for example, “7.8”) different from the other decorative symbol. Note that the read schedule information is erased from the schedule information storage area 47.

  Further, when the sub-integration CPU 42 generates the big hit state, for example, during the start demonstration, the sub-integration CPU 42 notifies the start of the big hit state using the effect display unit 6 and starts opening the movable winning devices 18A and 18B. Then, the display effect on the effect display unit 6 corresponding to the fixed display mode or the like of the symbol is read from the storage means 43, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. In addition, when the end demonstration is reached, the player is notified that the jackpot state is ended by using the effect display unit 6.

  In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, the player starts the game from the normal state, and operates the launching device 10 by rotating the handle 9 to move the game ball through the launch passage 13 to the game area 16. First, the left-handed space SL is made to flow down (so-called left-handed), and the game ball enters the center member 26 and eventually aims to win the game ball into the start winning opening 19. When the result of the so-called jackpot lottery executed due to the detection of the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19 becomes “big win”, the special symbol display portion 87 and the effect display portion 6 are respectively set to predetermined “bonus symbols. "Is fixedly displayed. In addition, when the “hit symbol” is confirmed and displayed, a so-called jackpot state in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once each occurs. Therefore, the player hits the right-handed space SR into the right-handed space SR and performs a so-called right-handed strike, aiming to win the game ball to the movable winning devices 18A and 18B to be opened. When the game ball is won at the start winning opening 19, the first special symbol is changed / confirmed on the special symbol display unit 87.

  Further, when the big hit state is finished, the result of so-called win lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is likely to be “hit”, and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is frequently opened. As a result, a game ball can be won, and a so-called probabilistic state occurs in which the result of the jackpot lottery executed due to the detection of the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is likely to be a “hit”. Therefore, the player continues to hit the right and aims to pass the game ball to the gate member 20 and win the game ball to the tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is frequently opened. In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery executed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the tulip-type electric accessory 17 becomes “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 87 and the effect display unit 6. Then, the “hit state” occurs in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once each. When the game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the second special symbol is changed / determined and displayed on the special symbol display unit 87.

  When the number of occurrences of the jackpot state reaches the limit number, the probability variation state does not occur after the end of the jackpot state, and the result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is obtained. A game that is unlikely to be “winning” (or not “winning”), the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is not almost open (or never opened), and the result of the jackpot lottery is not “big hit”. It returns to the initial normal state. Therefore, the player returns to the above-mentioned game where he stops making a right turn and makes a left turn.

(Explanation about control related to transition of effect mode)
Here, the transition of the game mode in the pachinko machine 1 which is the main part of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the fixed display mode of the first special symbol and the transition cycle of the basic variation pattern determination table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the detailed variation pattern in the sub normal mode. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the detailed variation pattern in the sub special mode. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the g counter and the presence / absence of mode transition. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing control related to mode transition of the main game mode in the main control device 30. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control related to the mode transition of the sub game mode in the sub control device 40. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control related to the determination of the detailed variation pattern in the sub-control device 40.

  In the main controller 30, a plurality of types of basic variation pattern determination tables having different probabilities of selecting the basic variation pattern D (special basic variation pattern) are set as the basic variation pattern determination table in the normal state. That is, a normal basic variation pattern determination table (FIG. 6) in which the basic variation pattern D is selected with a predetermined probability, and a special basic variation pattern determination in which the basic variation pattern D is selected with a higher probability than the normal basic variation pattern determination table. A table (FIG. 7) is set. Then, in the big hit lottery, the basic variation pattern is determined based on the normal basic variation pattern determination table, the main game mode is in the main normal mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined based on the special basic variation pattern determination table. The main game mode is in the main special mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 30 is associated with the fixed display mode of the first special symbol and the transition cycle of the basic variation pattern determination table when the big hit state occurs. That is, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the symbol B and the big hit state occurs, the main control device 30 returns to the normal state through the probability variation state as described above, and then the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol is increased. The main game mode is set to the main normal mode until reaching 4 times, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the normal basic variation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination during that time, but the first special symbol display number of times is the fifth ( With regard to the jackpot determination that is the special number), the main game mode is set as the main special mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table. In addition, for the big hit determination from the 6th ((special number + 1)) of the first special symbol display display number to the 9th big hit determination, the main game mode is changed to the main normal mode again, and the first special symbol is determined. The main game mode is again set as the main special mode for the jackpot determination in which the number of display times is the tenth (special number). Then, the main control device 30 continues the transition of the main game mode in this cycle until the result of the big win lottery becomes “big hit” in the big hit determination.

  In addition, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the symbol C and the big hit state occurs, the main controller 30 returns to the normal state, and then returns to the normal state until the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol reaches eight times. Is set as the main normal mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the normal basic variation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination in the meantime. For the jackpot determination in which the number of final display of the first special symbol is 9th (special number), the main game mode is set as the main special mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table. Further, for the big hit determination from the big hit determination that becomes the 10th ((special number + 1)) the number of fixed display times of the first special symbol to the 17th big hit determination, the main normal mode is set again, and the fixed display number of the first special symbol is 18 With regard to the big hit determination that is the first (special number of times), the main game mode is shifted in a cycle such that the main special mode is set again.

  Further, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the symbol D and the big hit state occurs, the main control device 30 returns to the normal state, and then returns to the normal state until the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol reaches 12 times. Is set as the main normal mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the normal basic variation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination in the meantime. For the jackpot determination in which the determined display count of the first special symbol is the 13th (special number), the main game mode is set as the main special mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table. Also, for the big hit determination from the 14th ((special number + 1)) big hit determination from the 14th ((special number + 1)), the main normal mode is set again, and the final display number of the first special symbol is 26. With regard to the big hit determination that is the first (special number of times), the main game mode is shifted in a cycle such that the main special mode is set again.

  In addition, when the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the symbol E and the big hit state occurs, the main control device 30 returns to the normal state and then returns to the main game until the number of fixed display times of the first special symbol reaches 16 times. The mode is set to the main normal mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the normal basic variation pattern determination table for the jackpot determination during that mode. For the jackpot determination in which the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol is the 17th (special number), the main game mode is set as the main special mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table. In addition, for the big hit determination from the big hit determination that becomes the 18th ((special number + 1)) the number of final display of the first special symbol to the 33rd, the main normal mode is set again, and the final display count of the first special symbol is 34. With regard to the big hit determination that is the first (special number of times), the main game mode is shifted in a cycle such that the main special mode is set again.

  On the other hand, the sub-control device 40 stores a plurality of types of display effects (super reach A to C) as detailed fluctuation patterns (super reach) corresponding to the basic fluctuation pattern D, and one of them is super reach. A is a display effect including an effect (specific display effect) for causing a special character to appear on the effect display unit 6 during the variation display of the decorative symbol (for example, immediately after the start of the variation or when a so-called reach display is established). Yes. Further, the sub control device 40 is a display effect on the effect display unit 6 until the next change of the decorative symbol is started when the sub game mode transition lottery as described later is won. Notification effect that informs the player that there is a high probability that the above special character will appear during the next decorative pattern variation display (for example, suggesting that there is a high possibility that a special character will appear during the next variation display) And the like are displayed on the effect display unit 6. Note that the super reach A including the specific display effect is a specific detailed variation pattern, and the super reach B and C not including the specific display effect is a non-specific detailed variation pattern.

  Further, the sub-control device 40 also stores, for example, a correspondence between the fixed display mode of the first special symbol when the jackpot state occurs and the transition cycle of the basic variation pattern determination table, and the like. It is possible to determine the current state of the main game mode by counting the number of fixed display times of the first special symbol based on the start command from. In addition, the sub-control device 40 determines a detailed variation pattern (particularly, when the basic variation pattern is the basic variation pattern D, it is determined which of the detailed variation patterns is super reach A to C). ) F counter (detailed effect determining random number) for effect determination lottery, sub game mode, whether or not to shift the sub game mode, and whether or not to execute the notification effect in the effect display unit 6 G counter (sub game mode transition determination random number) used for the transfer lottery, a detailed variation pattern determination table in which the numerical value of the f counter is associated with the detailed variation pattern as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, and as shown in FIG. A sub game mode transition determination table or the like is stored that associates the value of the g counter with the presence / absence of transition of the sub game mode (also the presence / absence of execution of the notification effect). .

  Similar to the c counter and the like, the f counter and the g counter are loop counters that perform loop counting while adding one predetermined value within a very short time in accordance with a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. The g counter loop-counts between 0 and 99 (100 ways), and between 0 and 99 (100 ways), respectively. Acquisition of numerical values using the counter is acquisition of numerical values from random numbers. Can be considered. Then, the sub control device 40 acquires one numerical value from the f counter in response to reception of the start command. Also, one numerical value is acquired from the g counter upon detection of entry of the game ball into the entrance 84 (execution of sub game mode transition lottery is executed).

  Further, as the detailed variation pattern determination table, a plurality of types of detailed variation pattern determination tables having different probabilities of selecting the super reach A are set. That is, a normal detailed fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 10) in which super reach A is selected with a predetermined probability, and a special detailed fluctuation pattern determination table in which super reach A is selected with a higher probability than the normal detailed fluctuation pattern determination table ( 11) is set. When the basic fluctuation pattern included in the start command is the basic fluctuation pattern D, the state in which the detailed fluctuation pattern is determined by associating the numerical value obtained from the f counter with the normal detailed fluctuation pattern determination table is Assume that the game mode is in the sub normal mode, and the sub game mode is in the sub special mode in a state in which the detailed variation pattern is determined by associating the numerical value obtained from the f counter with the special detailed variation pattern determination table. In the normal detailed variation pattern determination table and the special detailed variation pattern determination table, Super Reach A is more easily selected when the jackpot lottery result is “Large” than when it is “Lost”. It has become.

  Furthermore, as a sub game mode transition determination table, a sub game mode transition determination table for low probability (FIG. 12A) used in a state where the probability of winning the sub game mode transition lottery is low, and a sub game mode transition lottery The high-probability sub-game mode transition determination table (FIG. 12B) used in a state where the probability of winning is high is set.

The main control device 30 and the sub control device 40 determine whether or not to execute the specific display effect while shifting the respective game modes along the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 13 to 15.
First, the main control device 30 refers to execution of jackpot determination (S1) in response to detection of winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 19 (S1), and refers to the determined special display count of the first special symbol and the transition cycle of the basic variation pattern determination table. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the current jackpot determination is a special number of jackpot determination for shifting the main game mode from the main normal mode to the main special mode (S2). If the current jackpot determination is the special number of jackpot determination (YES in S2), the main game mode is shifted from the main normal mode to the main special mode (S6), and the obtained numerical value from the e counter is changed. A basic variation pattern is determined in correspondence with the special basic variation pattern determination table (S7). On the other hand, if the current jackpot determination is not the special number jackpot determination (determined as NO in S2), it is checked whether or not the current jackpot determination is the (special number + 1) th jackpot determination (S3). If the current jackpot determination is the (special number + 1) th jackpot determination (determined as YES in S3), the main game mode is shifted from the main special mode to the main normal mode (S4). The basic fluctuation pattern is determined by associating the acquired numerical value with the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table (S5). Further, if the current big hit determination is not the (special number + 1) th big hit determination (determined as NO in S3), the acquired numerical value from the e counter is changed to the normal basic variation pattern without performing the mode transition to the main game mode. A basic variation pattern is determined in correspondence with the determination table (S5).

  Next, the sub-control device 40 detects the entry of the game ball to the entrance 84 (S11), and confirms the current sub-game mode (at the time of entry detection) (here, the sub-game mode is the sub special mode). It is confirmed whether or not there is (S12). Then, if the sub game mode is the sub normal mode (determined as NO in S12), a sub game mode transition lottery for obtaining a numerical value from the g counter is executed (S13). In addition, referring to the determined display count of the first special symbol counted by itself, whether or not the determined display count of the first special symbol is (special count minus 1) when the sub game mode transition lottery is executed. (S14). As a result, when the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol when the sub game mode transition lottery is executed is (special number minus 1) (determined as YES in S14), the obtained numerical value from the g counter is highly accurate. In the time sub-game mode transition determination table (S15), the determined number of display times of the first special symbol when the sub-game mode transition lottery is executed is not (special number -1) times (determined as NO in S14). The acquired numerical value from the g counter is associated with the low-probability sub-game mode transition determination table (S16), respectively, and it is determined whether or not the sub-game mode transition lottery is won (S17). In other words, if it corresponds to the sub game mode transition determination table for high-accuracy time, if the acquired numerical value from the g counter is any one of “0” to “49”, the sub game mode transition lottery becomes “winning” If it is 50 ”to“ 99 ”, it will be“ lost ”in the sub game mode transition lottery. In addition, when the sub game mode transition determination table for low probability is associated, the sub game mode transition lottery is “winned” only when the value obtained from the g counter is “0”, and “1” to “99”. If it is any of the above, it will be “lost” in the sub game mode transition lottery.

  If the sub game mode transition lottery is won (YES in S17), the sub game mode is shifted from the sub normal mode to the sub special mode (S18), and a predetermined message is displayed on the effect display unit 6. A notification effect such as performing is performed (S19). If the decoration symbol is variably displayed on the effect display unit 6 at the time of winning in the sub game mode transition lottery, the notification effect is executed after the decoration symbol confirmation display. In addition, the sub game mode is already in the sub special mode when the entry of the game ball to the entrance 84 is detected (YES in S12), or “subject” to the sub game mode transition lottery (NO in S17). In this case, the next game ball is awaited to enter the entrance 84 without executing the following control.

  Further, when the sub-control device 40 receives the start command (S21), the start command is based on the winning to the start winning opening 19, and the basic variation pattern related to the start command is the basic variation pattern D. Check if it exists. That is, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined game condition is satisfied (S22). As a result, the received start command is based on winning at the start winning opening 19, and the basic variation pattern is the basic variation pattern D, that is, the game condition is satisfied (determined as YES in S22). Then, a numerical value is acquired from the f counter, that is, an effect determination lottery is executed (S23). Then, the sub game mode when the effect determination lottery is executed is confirmed (S24), and if the sub game mode is the sub special mode (determined as YES in S24), the numerical value obtained from the f counter is changed to the special detailed variation pattern. If the sub table mode is the sub normal mode (determined NO in S24) in the determination table (S25), the numerical value obtained from the f counter is associated with the normal detailed variation pattern determination table (S27), respectively, for production. A detailed variation pattern on the display unit 6 is determined.

  That is, if the sub variation mode D is the sub normal mode and the jackpot lottery result is “out of”, the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. If the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any one of “0” to “9”, the super reach A including the specific display effect is selected to execute the specific display effect, and “10” to “39”. If it is any of the above, the super reach B that does not include the specific display effect is selected because the specific display effect is not executed, and if any of “40” to “99”, the specific display effect is not executed. Select Super Reach C that does not include production. Further, when the basic variation pattern D is the sub game mode is the sub normal mode and the result of the big hit lottery is “big hit”, the normal detailed variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. If the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any one of “0” to “59”, the super reach A is selected to execute the specific display effect, and if it is any one of “60” to “89”, Super reach B is selected not to execute the specific display effect, and super reach C is selected not to execute the specific display effect if any of “90” to “99”.

  On the other hand, if it is the basic variation pattern D, the sub game mode is the sub special mode, and the result of the big win lottery is “out of”, it is made to correspond to the special detailed variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any one of “0” to “79”, Super Reach A is selected to execute the specific display effect, and any one of “80” to “94” is selected. Super reach B is selected not to execute the specific display effect, and super reach C is selected not to execute the specific display effect if any of “95” to “99”. Further, if the sub variation mode D is the sub special mode and the result of the big win lottery is “big win”, the special detailed variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. If the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any one of “0” to “89”, the super reach A is selected to execute the specific display effect, and if it is any one of “90” to “96”, Super reach B is selected not to execute the specific display effect, and super reach C is selected not to execute the specific display effect if any of “97” to “99”.

  Then, the variation display of the decorative symbols is started, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled according to the determined detailed variation pattern (S26, S28). When Super Reach A is selected, a specific display effect is displayed. Will be executed. If the sub game mode is the sub special mode (determined as YES in S24 or S29), reception of the current start command is performed regardless of whether or not the game conditions are satisfied (regardless of the determination result in S22). The sub game mode is returned to the sub normal mode in accordance with the fixed display of the decorative symbols accompanying the (S31). In addition, the received start command is not based on winning in the start winning opening 19, or the basic variation pattern is not the basic variation pattern D, that is, the game condition is not satisfied (determined as NO in S22). Then, the detailed variation pattern is determined without executing the effect determination lottery or the like, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled according to the detailed variation pattern (S26, S30).

Here, the presence / absence of execution of the specific display effect and the transition of the game mode associated therewith will be described along the flow of the actual game.
For example, the gaming state is the normal state after the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed with the symbol B and the big hit state occurs, and then the game state is started, and the game is started in the situation where the first special symbol is displayed twice. Suppose that At this time, since the gaming state is the normal state, the winning of the game ball to the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is almost unthinkable, and the first special symbol and the decorative symbol fluctuate depending on the winning to the start winning opening 19 exclusively. / The confirmation will be displayed. Then, a jackpot determination according to the winning of the game ball to the next start winning opening 19 (a jackpot determination in which the first special symbol is displayed for the third time, hereinafter referred to as a third jackpot determination), and further The main control device is a jackpot determination (a jackpot determination in which the number of fixed display times of the first special symbol is the fourth time, hereinafter referred to as a fourth jackpot determination) according to the winning at the next start winning opening 19. Since the main game mode at 30 is the main normal mode, the basic variation pattern is determined using the normal basic variation pattern determination table. When the basic variation pattern is determined using this normal basic variation pattern determination table, there is a possibility that the super reach A including the specific display effect may be selected as compared with the case where the special basic variation pattern determination table is used. A certain basic fluctuation pattern D is difficult to select. That is, it can be said that the main normal mode is a game mode in which the specific display effect is relatively difficult to execute in the effect display unit 6.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery in the third jackpot determination and the fourth jackpot determination is not “big hit” and the game progresses, the jackpot determination corresponding to the winning at the next start winning opening 19 (first special The main game mode is the main special mode, and the basic variation pattern is determined using the special basic variation pattern determination table. Is done. That is, in the fifth jackpot determination, the basic variation pattern D is easily selected compared to the third jackpot determination and the fourth jackpot determination. Therefore, it can be said that the main special mode is a game mode in which the possibility of executing the specific display effect on the effect display unit 6 is relatively high. In the fifth jackpot determination, when the game progresses instead of “big hit”, the jackpot determination corresponding to the winning at the next start winning opening 19 (the first jackpot determination is the sixth determination display number of the first special symbol). Yes, hereinafter referred to as the sixth jackpot determination), the main game mode becomes the main normal mode again, and the basic fluctuation pattern is determined using the normal basic fluctuation pattern determination table. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the game proceeds while the game mode is shifted in the main control device 30 in accordance with the number of final display times of the first special symbol.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that the sub game mode is the sub normal mode in the above state where the game is started. And in the said pachinko machine 1, after the game is started, until the third jackpot determination is performed according to the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 19, or after the third jackpot determination is performed. There is a case where the probability that a game ball that has entered the center member 26 wins the start winning opening 19 is approximately 1/20 before the fourth jackpot determination is made. It is considered that the player enters the center member 26, and each time the entry of the game ball into the entrance 84 is detected, the sub control device 40 executes the sub game mode transition lottery. However, since the sub game mode transition lottery is determined using the low-probability sub game mode transition determination table until the decorative symbol variation display related to the fourth jackpot determination becomes a definite display, “Win” is determined. In other words, there is a high possibility that the sub game mode remains in the sub normal mode. In the sub normal mode, when determining the detailed variation pattern, the normal detailed variation pattern determination table is used in which the super reach A including the specific display effect is less likely to be selected than when the special detailed variation pattern determination table is used. It will be. Therefore, with regard to the third jackpot determination and the fourth jackpot determination, it can be said that the sub-control device 40 is also in a state in which the specific display effect is relatively difficult to execute in the effect display unit 6.

  However, the sub game mode transition lottery is a sub game mode transition determination table for low-probability time until the fifth jackpot determination is performed after the decorative symbol variation display related to the fourth jackpot determination is confirmed. The success / failure is determined using. Therefore, if the result of the jackpot lottery in the third jackpot determination and the fourth jackpot determination is not “big win” and the game progresses, the subsequent sub-game mode transition lottery tends to be “winning”, and the fifth jackpot determination is There is a high possibility that the sub game mode will shift to the sub special mode before being performed. In the sub special mode, the special detailed variation pattern determination table is used when determining the detailed variation pattern. Therefore, regarding the fifth jackpot determination, it can be said that the sub-control device 40 side is also in a state where the specific display effect is relatively easily executed in the effect display unit 6. In the fifth big hit determination, if the game progresses instead of “big hit”, the sub game mode returns to the sub normal mode, and it is difficult to “win” in the sub game mode transition lottery. It will return to the state where a specific display effect is hard to be performed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, by changing the “winning” probability in the sub game mode transition lottery according to the number of final display times of the first special symbol, the game progresses while the game mode is shifted in the sub control device 40 as well. It will be.

  Also, the sub game mode transition lottery may be “winned” before the third jackpot determination is executed or before the fourth jackpot determination is executed after the third jackpot determination. . Then, for the most recent jackpot determination after “winning”, the special detailed variation pattern determination table is used, so that the specific display effect is easily executed. However, since the main control device 30 is in the main normal mode, the specific display effect is less likely to be executed as compared with the case where the fifth jackpot determination is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, there are a total of four types of game modes in which the game mode in the main control device 30 and the game mode in the sub-control device 40 are combined. In addition, the sub game mode returns to the sub normal mode regardless of whether or not the specific display effect is executed in accordance with the final display of the decoration symbol accompanying the latest jackpot determination after “winning” in the sub game mode transition lottery.

(Effects of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above-described configuration, the basic basic variation pattern determination table in which the basic variation pattern D is selected with a predetermined probability as the basic variation pattern determination table in the normal state in the main controller 30; A special basic variation pattern determination table in which the basic variation pattern D is selected with a higher probability than the normal basic variation pattern determination table is set. Then, depending on whether or not the fixed display number of the first special symbol in the normal state is the special number, from the main normal mode using the normal basic variation pattern determination table in the jackpot determination, the special basic variation pattern in the jackpot determination The main game mode is shifted to the main special mode using the decision table. Therefore, compared with the conventional gaming machine which has shifted the game mode only according to the success / failure result of the mode transition lottery in the sub-control device, the gaming mode transition mode is novel and has unprecedented gaming characteristics Can do.

  In addition, the transition period of the basic variation pattern determination table, that is, the special number of times for transitioning to the main game mode is varied according to the type of the fixed display mode of the first special symbol when the big hit state occurs. Therefore, the transition mode of the game mode is complicated, and higher game performance can be provided.

On the other hand, a normal detailed variation pattern determination table for selecting a super reach A including a specific display effect with a predetermined probability as a detailed variation pattern determination table corresponding to the basic variation pattern D, and a normal detailed variation A special detailed variation pattern determination table in which super reach A is selected with higher probability than the pattern determination table is set. And, when determining the detailed variation pattern according to the result of the sub game mode transition lottery performed based on the detection of the entry of the game ball to the entrance 84, from the sub normal mode using the normal detailed variation pattern determination table, The sub game mode is shifted to the sub special mode using the special detailed variation pattern determination table. Accordingly, the game mode is shifted not only on the main control device 30 side but also on the sub control device 40 side, and the mode of transition of the game mode is further complicated, and the game performance can be further improved.
In addition, the sub-control device 40 changes the probability of “winning” in the sub-game mode transition lottery according to the number of confirmed display times of the first special symbol. Therefore, the transition mode of the game mode is extremely complicated, and extremely high game performance can be provided.

(Modifications of the present invention)
The configuration related to the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the specific display effect and the contents of the game mode, the execution of the specific display effect and the game mode are not to be limited to the overall configuration of the gaming machine. The configuration related to the control related to the transition can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, only the basic fluctuation pattern D of the basic fluctuation patterns is set as the special basic fluctuation pattern. For example, two basic fluctuation patterns of the basic fluctuation pattern D and the basic fluctuation pattern E are set as the special basic fluctuation patterns. A pattern may be used, and the type and number of special basic variation patterns can be appropriately changed. Needless to say, the number of types of basic variation patterns to be set and the variation time in each basic variation pattern can be appropriately changed with respect to the basic variation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, only a plurality of types of detailed variation patterns corresponding to the basic variation pattern D are set. For example, detailed variation patterns corresponding to other basic variation patterns such as the basic variation pattern C and the basic variation pattern E are set. There are no problems even if a plurality of types are set and the detailed variation pattern is determined by the effect determination lottery in the sub-control means. On the contrary, it is possible to set only one type of detailed variation pattern corresponding to the special basic variation pattern, and in this case, the detailed variation pattern is determined without executing the effect determination lottery in the sub-control means. You may comprise as follows.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, only one detailed variation pattern is specified as the specific detailed variation pattern among the plurality of detailed variation patterns set corresponding to the special basic variation pattern. It is good also as a fluctuation pattern. That is, for example, a plurality of types of specific detailed variation patterns may be set such that the timing at which the specific display effect is executed is different or the number of times the specific display effect is executed is different.

  Furthermore, regarding the execution of the specific display effect, it may be configured to be automatically executed on the effect display unit between the start of the change of the symbol and the final display when the specific detailed variation pattern is selected, The player may be requested to operate the game operation means such as the central button 71 between the start of the symbol change and the final display, and may be configured to be executed on the effect display unit triggered by the operation of the game operation means. Is possible.

  Furthermore, for example, a special display effect that causes the same character as the character used in the specific display effect to appear in the sub-control means is set separately from the detailed variation pattern, and the special display effect is executed in response to reception of the start command. It is also possible to provide a sub game mode in which a lottery for determining whether or not a lottery is performed and the winning probability relating to the lottery is changed in accordance with the number of symbols to be displayed is determined.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the mode transition lottery is executed only when the sub game mode is the sub normal mode (that is, the numerical value is obtained from the g counter). A configuration is adopted in which the numerical value is acquired from the g counter even in the sub game mode, and the acquired numerical value is deleted without making a determination related to the acquired numerical value if the sub game mode is the sub special mode. It is also possible.

  Furthermore, when it is decided to change the mode in connection with the mode change of the main game mode or the sub game mode, it is possible to appropriately change at which timing the mode is changed. The timing for mode transition may be, for example, immediately after winning in the mode transition lottery, immediately after the symbol display, or when the next symbol starts to change.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the main transition condition is that “the gaming state is the normal state and that the number of confirmed display of the first special symbol is the special number” is the main transition condition. The specific condition of the symbol can be appropriately changed as long as the number of symbols to be displayed is included as one of the conditions.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the sub transition condition is that “the game state is the normal state and“ winning ”is performed in the mode transition lottery executed based on the detection of the entry of the game ball to the entrance. The sub-transition conditions can be appropriately changed as to what specific conditions are used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode control lottery is executed by the sub-control means based on the detection of the entry of the game ball to the entrance, but for example, a gate member through which the game ball provided in the game area can pass, A game ball detecting means may be provided at a winning opening through which a game ball can win, and the mode transition lottery may be executed by detecting passage of a gate member or detecting winning in a winning opening.
In addition, what can change the winning probability in the mode transition lottery can be changed as appropriate, and the winning probability in the mode transition lottery may not be changed in the first place.

  In addition, a third mode (not limited to one type) that is neither the normal mode nor the special mode may be set for the main game mode and the sub game mode, and the special mode is not restored from the special mode. It is also possible to configure to return from the mode to the normal mode via the third mode.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit, but the stop command is not transmitted by using a timer of the sub control unit. There is no problem.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, two types of special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, are set, but it is possible to deal with only one type of special symbol, and the special symbol display The part may be provided in other positions such as a display part for presentation, a game area, and a center member.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that numerical values are acquired from the three counters of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter as the big hit lottery. However, it is possible to deal with only one counter, and two counters. Of course, it is also possible to obtain a numerical value from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, in addition to the jackpot lottery result as a pre-determination, the type of the basic variation pattern is also determined. However, the basic variation pattern may change depending on the number of pending information. Therefore, in the prior determination, the type of the basic variation pattern may not be uniquely determined, but for example, determination may be made as to how many seconds the variation of the symbol will be. In addition, it can be said that it is sufficient to determine at least the result of the big hit lottery in the preliminary determination.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as a sealed pachinko machine.
It should be noted that all the elements described in the claims, the description and the drawings (for example, the symbol display unit, the effect display unit, the main control unit, the sub control unit, the game ball detection unit, etc.) are conscious of the number. Unless there is a clear description limited thereto, there may be a single physical unit or a plurality of units, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience of description of the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. Is not particularly conscious of In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “main control unit” and the “sub control unit” may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, whether or not a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately integrally formed, or whether one element is divided into a plurality of elements, unless otherwise specified in the claims. These are matters that can be considered very easily by those skilled in the art, and it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification etc. It goes without saying that it is included in the scope of rights related to. Therefore, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range simply because it is not described in this embodiment does not avoid the right according to the present invention. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

  1 .. Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 .. Display unit for presentation, 30 .. Main control device (main control means), 40 .. Sub control device (sub control means), 88 .. Ingress detection sensor (game) Sphere detection means).

Claims (4)

A main control means for controlling a game operation and a display operation in the symbol display unit is provided with a symbol display unit capable of changing / determining symbols and an effect display unit for performing various display effects. And sub-control means for controlling the display operation in the display unit for presentation,
When the main control means obtains a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on satisfaction of the fluctuation condition, the main control means determines a fixed display mode of the symbol and a basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol based on the acquired numerical value. Then, a start command including information related to the fixed display mode of the symbol and the basic variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control means, and the variation of the symbol is started in the symbol display unit so that the variation time has elapsed. With the accompanying, the symbol is displayed in a predetermined fixed display mode,
The sub-control means is a gaming machine that determines a detailed variation pattern to be a display effect on the effect display unit based on the start command,
In the main control means, as a main game mode for determining the basic fluctuation pattern, a main normal mode for selecting a special basic fluctuation pattern with a predetermined probability, and the special basic fluctuation pattern with a higher probability than the main normal mode. The main special mode to be selected is set,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the main control means shifts the main game mode from the main normal mode to the main special mode when a predetermined main shift condition including the fixed display count of the symbol is satisfied. In the sub-control means, as the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the special basic variation pattern, a specific detailed variation pattern including a specific display effect and a non-specific detailed variation pattern not including the specific display effect are set. With
As a sub game mode related to determination of the detailed variation pattern, a sub normal mode for selecting the specific detailed variation pattern with a predetermined probability, and a sub special mode for selecting the specific detailed variation pattern with a higher probability than the sub normal mode. And are set,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sub control means shifts the sub game mode from the sub normal mode to the sub special mode when a predetermined sub transition condition is satisfied. A game ball detecting means is provided in the game area where the game ball flows down,
The sub control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the detection of the game ball by the gaming ball detection means, and determines whether the sub transition condition is satisfied based on the acquired numerical value. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein:   The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the sub-control unit changes a probability of determining that the sub-transition condition is satisfied based on the number of fixed display times of the symbol.

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