JP2017196336A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make fresh a stop display mode of identification information (identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c) when a specific game is executed.SOLUTION: When all of the prescribed number of identification information items are stationarily displayed at number symbols, a game machine according to the present invention executes a specific game, regardless of whether or not a combination of the prescribed number of number symbols is a specific combination. Namely, only when all of the prescribed number of identification information items are stationarily stopped at the number symbols, even if the number symbols do not constitute a specific combination (e.g., not constituting the so-called repdigit), the specific game is executed. This configuration can make the player feel as if the specific game is easily executed (a barrier until the specific game is executed is low) so as to improve the game taste.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine is known in which a start opening into which a game ball can enter is provided in a game area. In such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed, and when the plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in a specific manner, the variable entrance is ready for entry A specific game (for example, a big hit game) can be executed.

  In such a gaming machine, generally, a numerical symbol indicating a number (for example, a numerical symbol indicating “1” to “9”) can be stopped and displayed as identification information. When a numerical symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific combination, for example, when all of a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with a numerical symbol indicating the same number (so-called “7-7-7” or other “Zoro” When the “eye” is stopped and displayed, the specific game is executed (Patent Document 1).

JP2013-052100A

  However, the above-described conventional technology is a well-known technology for general players, and lacks freshness, so that there is a problem that it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and a gaming machine that can enhance the gaming interest by making the stop display mode of the identification information when the specific game is executed fresh. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
Identification information display means for variably displaying two or more predetermined numbers of identification information;
Specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter;
With
The identification information display means is capable of stopping and displaying the identification information in any one of a numeric symbol indicating a number and a non-numeric symbol different from the numeric symbol,
The specific game execution means, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with the numerical symbols, regardless of whether the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols is a specific combination or not. It is characterized by executing a game.

  In such a gaming machine, if all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed as numeric symbols, even if these numeric symbols are not in a specific combination (for example, not so-called flat eyes, etc.) A game is performed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel that the specific game is easily performed (so that the barrier until the specific game is performed is small), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed by the numerical information symbol by the identification information display means, a combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols indicates the same number of digits as the predetermined number. Yes,
The specific game execution means is
A plurality of the specific games having different degrees of advantage for the player can be executed;
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed by the numerical information symbol by the identification information display means, the specific game having the advantage corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols is executed. It is good as well.

  In such a gaming machine, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, a specific game with an advantage corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols is performed. For this reason, not only whether or not all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, but also the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols can draw attention to the player. It is possible to enhance interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The specific game execution means is
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with the numerical symbols by the identification information display means, the greater the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols, the greater the degree of advantage for the player. A specific game may be executed.

  In such a gaming machine, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, the specific game has a greater degree of advantage for the player as the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols increases. Is done. For this reason, it is possible to make the player expect that the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numbers and symbols will be larger, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed by the numerical information symbol by the identification information display means, a combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols indicates the same number of digits as the predetermined number. Yes,
The specific game execution means is
A plurality of the specific games having different numbers of payout game balls can be executed;
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information is stopped and displayed by the identification information display means, the number of game balls corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols can be paid out. A specific game may be executed.

  In such a gaming machine, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, a specific game capable of paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols. Is done. For this reason, not only whether or not all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, but also the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols can draw attention to the player. It is possible to enhance interest.

  According to the present invention, the stop display mode of identification information when a specific game is executed can be refreshed.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the production display apparatus 41 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus 41 at the time of the big hit of this example, and the time of losing. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the reach production of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU201 of the main control board 200 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the kind of variation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command of CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the design change effect start process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop display aspect of the identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c of a present Example. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of modification example 1; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of modification example 1; It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the modification 3.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as “right” and the left side is expressed as “left” when facing the front of the pachinko machine.

The following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Game contents:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
D-1. Outline of production control process:
D-2. Symbol variation production start processing:
E. Variations:
E-1. Modification 1:
E-2. Modification 2:
E-3. Modification 3:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front portion of the pachinko machine 1, and the front frame 4 is pivotable at one end (left side in FIG. 1) with respect to the middle frame 3. It is supported. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, The game board 20 is exposed. Further, one end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

  A window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display part of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window part 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to a game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

  An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side is provided on the left side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. An upper speaker 6 a is provided on the front frame 4 at the upper left and right sides of the window 4 a, and a lower speaker 6 b is provided on the lower front surface of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance a game effect.

  An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4 a in the front frame 4. In the upper plate part 7, game balls lent out through the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1 are stored. In addition, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and a game ball lent out beyond the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 or a game paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper tray portion 7. The ball is stored.

  A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9. The launcher unit 261 is supplied with a game ball stored in the upper plate part 7. When the player rotates the launching handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launching device unit 261, the launching motor built in the launching device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is launched with strength according to the rotation angle. The

  Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided at the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. 10b is provided. These effect buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b are both effect operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed at the center of the game board 20. A game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23 and is released to the game area 21, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is naturally recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

  A central device 40 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided in the approximate center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen. The detailed display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described in the “B. Game contents” column described later.

  Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, there is provided a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the opening is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. ing. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided therein. A first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first start port 24, and a game ball that has entered the first start port 24 can be detected.

  Further, below the first start opening 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a second start opening 25 which is a entrance (starting opening) where the possibility of entering a game ball changes. In other words, the second start opening 25 includes an opening / closing door 26 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The state can be changed to an open state in which the open / close door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the second start port 25 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second start opening 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second start port 25, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 25 can be detected.

  In the game area 21, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Inside the normal symbol operating gate 27 is a gate for detecting the passage of a game ball. A sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  In addition, a large winning opening 28 (variable pitch opening) that is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided to the right of the first start opening 24 in the game area 21. The grand prize winning opening 28 includes an opening / closing door 29 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright so that a game ball cannot enter, and the opening / closing door 29 is a pachinko machine. It is possible to change to an open state in which a game ball can be entered by rotating to the front side of 1. FIG. 2 shows a state where the special winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A prize winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the prize winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the prize winning opening 28.

  Further, in the vicinity of each of the gaming devices described above, there are provided other entrances 30 through which game balls can enter, windmill type wheels 31 and a number of obstacle nails 32 that affect the flow path of the game balls. . In addition, two out ports 33 are provided at the lowermost part of the game area 21 and at the lower left and lower right of the second start port 25. The first start port 24, the second start port 25, The game balls that have not entered either the big prize opening 28 or the other entrance 30 are discharged from the out entrance 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

  A game ball that flows down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter (or pass through) the second starting opening 25, the normal symbol operating gate 27, and the big winning opening 28. Possible). Hereinafter, launching a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left-handed”, and the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball to flow down an area is also expressed as “right-handed”. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the other entrance port 30, three game balls are given to the player. When the game ball is paid out and the game ball enters the big winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out to the player.

  On the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 for displaying information related to the game by a combination of LEDs is provided. The segment display part 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window part 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described in the “B. Game contents” column described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 includes a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the game effects, and the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub control board 220. An audio / video control board 230 that controls the above, a lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of game balls, It is composed of a launch control board 260 for controlling the game ball. These control boards include a CPU (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) for executing various logical operations and calculation operations, and a ROM (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) in which various programs and data executed by the CPU are stored. 232), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data during program execution, and various peripheral LSIs such as input / output circuits are connected to each other via a bus. Has been.

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25, A big prize opening sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 28, a gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that passes through the normal symbol operating gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start port sensor 24 s, the second start port sensor 25 s, the big prize port sensor 28 s, the gate sensor 27 s, etc., the detection signal input A command corresponding to the detected sensor is transmitted to the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

  Further, the main control board 200 has a second start port for opening / closing the open / close door 26 provided in the second start port 25 (for opening and closing the second start port 25). Solenoid 26m, large winning opening solenoid 29m for opening / closing the opening / closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 (to open or close the large winning opening 28), the segment display unit 50, etc. Is connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the second start port solenoid 26m, the special winning port solenoid 29m, and the segment display unit 50.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the command and performs a game effect according to the contents. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and an upper lamp 5 a, right side lamp 5 b, left side lamp 5 c (hereinafter “ The game is rendered by transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of each of the lamps 5a to 5c. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects a player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b via the effect operation board 228, the CPU 221 performs a game effect corresponding to the operation.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads out the voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 236, and sends the voice based on the voice data via the amplifier board 224. Output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as “various speakers 6a, 6b”).

  Connected to the payout control board 240 are a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate part 7, a card unit 242 provided in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out game balls while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Also, when a payout command for instructing payout of a game ball is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game ball.

  In addition, a launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that the launch motor 262 for launching a game ball or a player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262, thereby playing the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Game contents:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the shooting handle 9 is rotated in a state where the game balls are stored in the upper plate part 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate unit 7 are supplied to the shooting device unit 261 one by one, using FIG. The game area 21 is fired. Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (left-handed), or the right region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is displayed. A game ball can be fired (right-handed) to flow down.

<Fluctuation display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first start port 24. A left-handed game ball enters the first start port 24, and when the entered game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is a jackpot or not. Based on the result of the jackpot determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol”) is variably displayed and then stopped. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second start opening 25. A right-handed game ball enters the second start opening 25, and when the entered game ball is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a big hit determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is a jackpot or not. Then, based on the result of the jackpot determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol”) is variably displayed and then stopped. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display part 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter referred to collectively as “special symbols” unless they are particularly distinguished from each other) are obtained by switching the lighted LEDs among the eight LEDs on each display unit. The display is variably displayed, and the display is stopped by turning on a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols such as jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and off symbol 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300, symbol off symbol can be displayed as the second special symbol. 301 types of 101 types of symbols can be stopped and displayed. Moreover, these types of symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of LEDs to be lit. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit determination for the first special figure”) is a big hit, the first special figure is the big hit symbol 1 If the result of the jackpot determination for the first special figure is out of place, the first special figure is out and displayed as a stop with the symbol 101. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second start opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as “big hit determination for the second special figure”) is a big hit, the second special figure is the big hit symbol When the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is out of place, the second special figure is out and is stopped and displayed with the symbol 301. Thus, when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol or the off symbol, the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed is determined until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped symbol. A display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as “definite display”) is performed. In the following, a game from when the special symbol starts to display the variation until the predetermined variation time has elapsed and until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol or out-of-sequence symbol, that is, once The game until the result of the change display is obtained is also expressed as “symbol change game”.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big win symbols, the big hit game in which the round game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is started. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning opening 28, so that a right-hand hit is made during the big hit game. In one round game, when 10 game balls enter the big winning opening 28 or 30 seconds elapse, the big winning opening 28 is closed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when one game ball enters the big winning opening 28, 10 game balls are paid out, so in one round game, about 100 (10 times x 10). ) Gaming balls will be paid out (can be paid out).

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games in one big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 1 to 20 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 20% probability). A “game per 2R” in which two round games are performed is performed. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 21 to 40 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 20% probability), four round games are performed. "4R per game" is performed and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 41 to 60 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 20% probability). When a “game per 6R” is performed in which a round game is performed, and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 61-80 (20% probability when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big jackpot symbol) In the case of “game per 8R” in which 8 round games are performed, and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 81 to 100 (the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol) (In the case of 20% probability) 10 round games will be played "10R win Game "is performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 201-210 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 10% probability). When "game per 2R" is performed and the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 211-220 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 10% probability) When a “game” is performed and the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 221 to 230 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 10% probability) When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 231 to 240 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big jackpot symbol, there is a 10% probability), and a game per 8R is performed. When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 241 to 300 (the second special figure is 60% chance) is "10R per game" is performed when it is stopped and displayed in per symbol.

  As described above, in one round game, about 100 game balls are paid out (can be paid out), and as shown in FIG. There are about 200 games per game, about 400 games per 4R, about 600 games per 6R, about 800 games per 8R, and about 1000 games per 10R. is there. For this reason, the player can be expected to play a big hit game with a larger number of round games. Note that this can be understood as being possible to execute a plurality of big hit games (corresponding to “specific games” in the present invention) having different degrees of advantage for the player.

  During the execution of the jackpot game described above, the type of the jackpot game being executed (number of round games) is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the round display unit 55, and in this round display unit 55, the left LED is turned on among the three LEDs, thereby “game per 2R”. ”Indicates that the“ game per 4R ”is being executed by turning on the LED in the middle, and“ game per 6R ”is being executed by turning on the right LED. By turning on the two LEDs on the left and right, it indicates that the “game per 8R” is being executed. By turning on all three LEDs, the “game per 10R” is being executed. Show.

<Reservation of special design>
When the game ball enters the first start port 24, as described above, the big hit determination and the change display for the first special figure are performed. Rather than immediately after entering the ball, the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the big hit determination and the fluctuation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure hold is stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of first special figure hold (first special figure hold number) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure hold display section 53, and in the first special figure hold display section 53, one LED out of two LEDs Turns on to indicate that the number of the first special figure hold is 1, indicating that the number of the first special figure hold is 2 by turning on the two LEDs blinks one LED By doing this, it is shown that the number of the first special figure hold is 3, and by blinking two LEDs, the number of the first special figure hold is four.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start opening 25, as described above, the big hit determination and the fluctuation display for the second special figure are performed. Rather than immediately after entering the mouth 25, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the big hit determination and the fluctuation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure hold display section 54, and in the second special figure hold display section 54, one LED out of two LEDs Turns on to indicate that the number of second special figure hold is 1, indicating that the number of second special figure hold is 2 by turning on two LEDs, blinks one LED By doing this, it is shown that the number of second special figure reservation is three, and by blinking two LEDs, the number of second special figure reservation is four.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored during the display of any special symbol change, during the final display of any special symbol, or during the big hit game. Even if it is done, the jackpot determination and the fluctuation display related to these holds are not performed. Further, when only the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the jackpot determination relating to the first special figure hold stored first and the first special figure hold Although the variable display is performed, when the second special figure hold is stored, regardless of whether or not the first special figure hold is stored, the jackpot determination related to the second special figure hold stored first and The variable display of the second special figure is performed. That is, the second special figure is variably displayed in preference to the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority fluctuation function).

<Normal symbols change display, games per regular drawing>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol operation gate 27 can pass a right-handed game ball. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined determination random number (determination random number per common figure described later) is acquired, and the determination random number is used as the determination random number. Based on the normal map, it is determined whether or not the map is normal. Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a general-purpose display unit 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the general-purpose display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variably displayed by switching one of the two LEDs to be lit in the normal diagram display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed when a predetermined one of the two LEDs is lit. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a normal symbol, two types of symbols, that is, a symbol per symbol in which the left LED is lit out of two LEDs and an off-normal symbol symbol in which the right LED is lit are stopped. It can be displayed. When the result of the per-common symbol judgment is per ordinary symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per ordinary symbol, and when the result of per-general judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a non-standard symbol. Is done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol or a missing symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed to maintain the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to determine the symbol that has been stopped and displayed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per symbol, a game per symbol that is closed after the second start port 25 is in the open state is performed.

<Normal design hold>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol per unit determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed. Rather than being performed, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a general figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the base symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed based on the stored general symbol hold. Such usual figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The memorized number of ordinary drawings (the number of ordinary drawings retained) is displayed on the ordinary diagram holding display portion 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general-purpose hold display unit 57, and one of the two LEDs is turned on in the general-purpose hold display unit 57. Indicates that the number of pending orders is 1, indicating that the number of pending orders is 2 by turning on two LEDs, and that the number of pending orders is indicated by blinking one LED. It indicates that the number is three, and the number of reserved maps is four by blinking two LEDs. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the ordinary figure hold is stored, if it is not any of the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol fixed display, or the game per regular symbol, it is the first. The stored per-map hold determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed.

<Game state>
In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination and the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start opening 25 are set as appropriate. Among these, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is “a low probability state with a low probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination (a probability of 1 / 99.9)” or “a big hit determination Is set to a high probability state (which is a probability of 11.9). The gaming state relating to the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is “non-electric support state where the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is low” or “to the second start port 25”. Is set to the “electric support state with a high frequency of entering game balls”.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game state is set to the high probability state and the electric support state after the big hit game is finished, regardless of which big hit game is played. Then, after the gaming state is set to the high probability state and the electric support state, if the symbol variation game is performed 30 times without performing the big hit game, the gaming state is set to the low probability state and the non-electric support state. The

  The segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the electric support state described above is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the electric support display unit 58 is provided with three LEDs. During the setting of the electric support state, the three LEDs are lit to set the electric support state. Indicates that it is inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handing is performed. During the setting of the electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 25 is high, and the second start port 25 can enter a right-handed game ball. It is beneficial for the player to make a right strike inside. In addition, since the game ball that has been hit to the right can also enter the big winning opening 28, it is beneficial for the player to make a right hit during the big hit game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and during the big hit game, it indicates that the right-handed is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed display unit 59.

<Display contents of effect display device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such effects are mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220.

  For example, in the effect display device 41, various effects (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol fluctuation effects”) are performed in accordance with the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, in the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52, the effect display is performed in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (design variable game) of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). Also in the device 41, the display of fluctuation of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started all at once, and thereafter, the fluctuation display is performed in various manners until the fluctuation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is terminated (stop display) in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol variation display (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), ten "numeric symbols" in which numbers "1" to "9" and "0" are designed (shown) and " “Non-numeric symbols” that are designed (shown) with the symbol “x” can be stopped and displayed as identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. In the following, “Numeric design”, which is a design of numbers “1” to “9” and “0”, is also expressed as “1 design” to “9 design” and “0 design”, and the symbol “x” is designed. The converted “non-numeric design” is also expressed as “x design”.

  FIG. 6B conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed at the same time. When the predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, first, the left identification symbol 41a is “numeric symbol (“ 1 symbol ”to“ 9 symbol ”,“ 0 symbol ”)”, “non-numeric symbol (× symbol). ", The right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is the special symbol (first display) that is stopped and displayed on the first special diagram display unit 51 or the second special diagram display unit 52 described above. The special figure or the second special figure).

  As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol (when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit), FIG. ), All the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 are stopped and displayed as “numeric symbols”. In other words, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, all of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 may be “numeric symbols” (these symbols “Numerical design” may not be a specific combination) In addition to the design combination in which the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are aligned with the same “numeric symbol” (hereinafter also referred to as “zolo eyes”), there are three identifications. The symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c may be stopped and displayed in a symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as “separation”) that does not align with the same symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c may be stopped and displayed as “2 symbols” — “9 symbols” — “7 symbols”. On the other hand, when the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure is out of display with an out symbol (when the result of the big hit determination is out), as shown in FIG. At least one of the symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is stopped and displayed as a “non-numeric symbol (× symbol)”. For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed as “2 symbols” − “x symbols” − “7 symbols”. The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a stopped display (determined display) until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  As described above, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have display contents. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed when the special symbols that are being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50). Since the screen is large and the display content is easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, when the left identification symbol 41 a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41 c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are “numeric symbols”. (In the figure, the left identification symbol 41a is "2 symbols" and the right identification symbol 41c is "7 symbols"), the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed last is also stopped and displayed as a "numeric symbol". The player pays attention to the variation display of the identification symbol (design variation effect). In this way, two identification symbols (identification symbols excluding one of a plurality of identification symbols) are stopped and displayed as “numeric symbols” (a mode in which all of the plurality of identification symbols can be stopped and displayed as “numeric symbols”). Thus, the effect performed in a state in which the last identification symbol (the one identification symbol) is variably displayed is expressed as “reach effect” in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. Needless to say, the game entertainment can be enhanced by performing this “reach production”.

  On the other hand, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for indicating the first special figure hold number, and a second hold display area 41e for indicating the second special figure hold number, Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reserved figure number is displayed by displaying the same number of “held symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)” in the first reserved display area 41d. In addition, the same number of “holding symbols” as the number of the second special figure hold is displayed in the second hold display area 41e to indicate the second special figure hold number. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, it is shown that the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations are both four. Needless to say, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50 It matches the number of holds shown.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control relating to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec). Hereinafter, the game progress control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 9, when starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the production in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game ball. It becomes.

<Input processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, when a game ball enters one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the other entrance port 30, three game balls are paid out. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, 10 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), whether or not a game ball has been detected for the sensors (the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the big winning port sensor 28s, etc.) that detect these balls. Determine whether. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit determination and the normal hit determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the big hit determination is performed based on the “big hit determination random number”, and the normal hit determination is performed based on the “big hit determination random number”. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a “variation pattern selection random number”. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, one of the 100 types of big hit symbols is stopped and displayed. The type of the big hit symbol is “symbol selected random number”. "Is selected based on. In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300) but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (next timer interrupt). Also good. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Starting port sensor detection processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start port, a process for storing the general figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of pending drawings does not reach four, a decision random number per drawing is acquired and the decision random number per drawing is stored as a reserved drawing. The common map hold is stored in a general map hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 or if the number of reserved general symbols has already reached four, the new reserved general symbol is not stored.

  After performing the process related to the storage of the normal map in this manner, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 24 based on the detection result of the first start port sensor 24s. As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired, and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure reservation. The first special figure hold is stored in a first special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

  Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold has not yet been started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure hold It is possible to determine the mode of variation display and effect based on (design variation game or symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, It can be determined whether or not. Such determination is referred to as pre-determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, the pre-determination is performed for the first special figure hold, and the pre-determination result Is stored in association with the first special figure hold. In this way, when the first special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the first special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects (so-called pre-read effects) based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 24, or if the number of the first special figure hold has already reached four, the new first special figure hold is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

  When the processing relating to the storage of the first special figure hold is thus performed, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 25 based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 25s. As a result, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of second special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired, and these random numbers are stored as a second special figure reservation. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. When the second special figure hold is stored in this way, the same prior determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the predetermination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the predetermination result command indicating the predetermination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The prior determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects (so-called prior effects) based on the prior determination result of the second special figure hold. If the game ball has not entered the second start opening 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservation has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not stored and is not stored in advance. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs normal operation processing (S500). In the normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variably manner or executing a game per normal figure is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game per game is in the normal symbol variation display or the normal symbol fixed display. As a result, if it is not during the game per game, during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, or during the fixed display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned general diagram hold storage area. . As a result, when the general-purpose hold is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area, the stored general-purpose hold is read out among the stored general-purpose holds. Then, based on the read common map hold, that is, based on the general map determination random number, the standard map determination is performed.

  If the per-normal map determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the per-normal map determination is per standard map. As a result, when the result of the normal symbol determination is that of the normal symbol, the symbol per symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it stores that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the general-purpose display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the normal symbol, the extraordinary symbol is stored as a symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal symbol variation display. That is, it memorizes that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the normal symbol variation display this time.

  Thus, if it is stored that the left LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on or the right LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is lit as a result of the current normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation time is stored. Is set to start displaying normal symbols. Then, the general map hold that is the object of the determination for the normal map is deleted from the general map storage area.

  When the variation display of the normal symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being varied and displayed is stopped and displayed in a previously stored manner. In other words, if the result of the normal figure hit is that of the normal figure, the LED on the left of the normal figure display portion 56 is turned on (the symbol per common figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit determination is lost. If it is, the right LED of the general figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off symbol is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbol is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbol is set.

  If the normal symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display unit 56). As a result, if the normal symbol that has been stopped is a symbol per regular symbol, after setting the opening pattern of the second start opening 25 (the number of times of opening, the duration, the closure time, etc.) in the game per symbol, Start a game per figure.

  When a game is being played per game, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the second start opening solenoid 26m so that the second start opening 25 is in an open state / closed state in the above-described opening pattern. When the control according to the release pattern is finished, the game per usual figure is finished.

  Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is “the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is“ "Low non-electric support state" or "electric support state where game ball enters the second start port 25 is high" is set. Such setting of the non-electric support state and the electric support state is realized as follows.

  In other words, compared to the non-electric support state, the electric support state has a higher probability that the result of the per-base determination will be per normal figure (probability per base figure), and the normal symbol change time (normal figure change time) is shorter. The opening time of the second start port 25 in the game per game is set longer. Therefore, in the electric support state, as compared with the non-electric support state, the second start port 25 is frequently opened and the period of the open state is increased. The frequency of entering the ball becomes high (high frequency state). For example, when the non-electric support state is set, the probability per ordinary figure is set to 1/100 (the random number per hundredth of the judgment random numbers per ordinary figure that can be acquired as the ordinary figure hold) The normal time change time is set to 20 seconds, and the opening time of the second start port 25 in the game per normal time is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds × 3 times open). On the other hand, when the electric support state is set, the probability per ordinary map is set to a probability of 99/100. Random number is per normal figure), normal time fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second start opening 25 in the game per normal figure is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds × 3 times open). .

<Special action processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a special operation process (S600). In this special action process (S600), a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is displayed in a variable manner or a big hit game is executed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first displays a special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) while the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) is being displayed during the jackpot game. It is judged whether it is any of these. As a result, if it is not during the big hit game, the special symbol variation display, or the special symbol fixed display, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. . As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold stored in the first of the stored second special figure hold (a big hit determination random number) , Fluctuation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure hold.

  On the other hand, if the second special figure hold storage is not stored in the second special figure hold storage area, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. to decide. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold stored in the first of the stored first special figure hold (a big hit determination random number) , Design selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure hold.

  Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is “the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is low (1 / 99.9). Is a low probability state) or “a high probability state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination (a probability of 11.9) is high”. Such setting of the low probability state or the high probability state is realized as follows. In other words, when the low probability state is set, the random number of 1 / 99.9 out of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as the big hit, and the high probability state is set. If it is, the random number corresponding to 1 / 1.9 of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is determined as the big hit.

  Thus, when the big hit determination is performed for the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. As a result, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the current special symbol change display (symbol change game) based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold read this time Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 201 to 300 as the second special figure. Can be stopped. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special figure hold is referred to by referring to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 1 to 100. The corresponding jackpot symbol is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the big hit symbol corresponding to the symbol selected random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 201 to 300. Are selected as symbols to be stopped and displayed. The symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is out, when the first special figure hold is read, the off symbol 101 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed, and when the second special figure hold is read, the off symbol 301 is selected. Select as a symbol to stop display. The jackpot symbol and the off symbol selected as symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in a stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

  When the symbol to be stopped and displayed is selected in this way, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (design variation game) is selected. The variation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) starts displaying the variation until it stops (variation time), and each variation pattern is distinguished from other variation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, in such a fluctuation pattern selection table, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read as the current first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is determined as the current fluctuation pattern. . Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of random numbers allocated to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

  The variation pattern thus selected is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command to be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes (detects) the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and uses the variation pattern based on the variation pattern to reproduce the symbol variation representation. Execute.

  In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) to be variably displayed and the currently set gaming state As a result of the big hit determination, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit game (any of games per 2R to 10R), and if the result of the big hit determination is out of the game, whether to perform “reach effect” No, reference is made to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the various game progress statuses such as the stored number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with the effect patterns corresponding to the various game progress situations. For example, FIG. 11 shows a variation pattern selection table that is referred to when a big hit is determined in the big hit determination for the first special figure. As shown in FIG. 11, when it is determined that the big hit is determined for the first special figure, in addition to the game state at that time, the type of the big hit game to be started (a game per 2R to a game per 10R) The variation pattern selection table corresponding to () is selected, and consequently the variation pattern corresponding to these is selected. For this reason, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can perform a symbol variation effect corresponding to the type of jackpot game to be started in addition to the game state at that time.

  Thus, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol variation display is selected and the variation pattern of the current special symbol variation display is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the current big hit determination, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

  In the above, the processing when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is not displayed during the big hit game, and the special symbol is not displayed during the fixed display has been described. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol during the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed with the symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (definite display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, since the special symbol confirmation display is started, the special symbol confirmation display time is set. Then, a change stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  If the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed (determined display) is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is out of the design, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is set. If a high probability state is set, the high probability state is terminated. The remaining number of symbol variation games (hereinafter also referred to as “high-precision count”) is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of times of high accuracy becomes zero, a low probability state is set instead of the high probability state. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the remaining number of symbol variable games until the end of the electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as “electric support number”) Is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of electric support is 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the high-precision count and the electric support count are set to 30 after the big hit game is finished (regardless of the type of big hit game).

  When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, an opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 28 in the jackpot game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (the type of jackpot game to be started is “game per 2R” to “game per 10R”). The number of round games during a big hit game varies depending on whether there is any. Accordingly, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set in accordance with the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped. When the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is thus set, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the game is a big hit game, the open / close door 29 is operated by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 29m so that the large winning opening 28 is in the open / closed state in the above-described opening pattern. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  Further, when the control of the big winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-described opening pattern (the operation of the opening and closing door 29) is finished, the big hit game is finished. A jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the big hit game is finished, the gaming state is set to the high probability state and the electric support state, and the high probability count and the electric support count are set to 30 times. When the gaming state is set as described above, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state (including the high-accuracy count and the electric support count) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The big winning opening 28 corresponds to the “variable ball opening” in the present invention, the big hit game corresponds to the “specific game” in the present invention, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing the big hit game in the present invention “ It corresponds to “specific game execution means”.

<Hold count processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a reservation number process (S700). In the number-of-holds processing (S700), the number of first special figure reservations stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the number of second special figure reservations stored in the second special figure reservation storage area are read out. Then, the pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing this, the sub-control board 220 performs various effects based on these numbers, such as effects for displaying the reserved symbols corresponding to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number on the effect display device 41. It becomes possible to execute.

D. Production control process:
D-1. Outline of production control processing:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a general flow of effect control processing performed as control related to effects by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 10 msec). Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

  When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, every time a command is received from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stores this command in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image / audio control board 230 and the lamp are used to perform this effect. A command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

  Subsequently, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs output processing (S900). In this processing, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the audio / video control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs audio corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. To do. The lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c to emit light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

  As described above, the sub control board 220 performs various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. Executing various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. is simply expressed as “the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects”.

  FIG. 13 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to the command received from the main control board 200. As illustrated in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a prior determination result command, the CPU 221 performs a prior effect that is an effect based on the prior determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the reserved symbol displayed in the first hold display region 41d or the second hold display region 41f of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. Or a mode corresponding to the result. Note that the advance determination effect need not always be performed when the advance determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the hold number transmission command, the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command are obtained. Displayed in the first hold display area 41d and the second hold display area 41f of the effect display device 41. In addition, it is not necessary to always display both the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold, for example, a non-electric support state in which left-handed is performed, that is, a state in which a game mainly of the first special figure is performed In, the first special figure hold number is displayed, and in the non-electric support state where the right-handed is performed, that is, in the state where the game of the second special figure subject is performed, the second special figure hold number is displayed. Also good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the variation pattern designation command is displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram). The symbol variation effect (including the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) corresponding to the variation pattern shown is started. The process for starting the symbol variation effect (symbol variation effect starting process) will be described in detail later. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c correspond to the “predetermined number of identification information” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that displays the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in a variable manner corresponds to “identification information display means” in the present invention.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 starts a jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is being played. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and display of a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is being started is started. Further, an effect that suggests the number of round games of the big hit game started (any one of “game per 4R” to “game per 10R”) is executed.

  In addition, when a round game start command is received during the big hit game, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a round game effect (for example, superimposed on the big hit game effect) indicating that the round game is being played. For example, an effect (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R,...) Indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed is started. When the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the jackpot game end command is received, the jackpot game effect is ended.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the gaming state designation command, the CPU 221 starts an effect corresponding to the set gaming state. For example, when the identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c or its background image is rendered in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the gaming state, or when a high probability state is set, the remaining high probability count is displayed. When the power support state is set, the effect of displaying the remaining power support count is started.

D-2. Design variation production start processing:
Next, a process for starting a symbol variation effect (symbol variation effect start process) will be described. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as part of the command analysis process (S800 in FIG. 12).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a symbol variation effect start process. When the symbol variation effect start processing is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received (S802). As a result, when the variation pattern designation command has not been received (S802: no), the symbol variation effect start processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if a variation pattern designation command is received (S802: yes), this means that a new symbol variation game has been started this time, so based on the received variation pattern designation command, A newly started variation pattern of the symbol variation game is detected (recognized) (S804). In this way, when the variation pattern of the symbol variation game started this time is detected, an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, that is, a process of determining the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect performed in accordance with the symbol variation game started this time ( Effect pattern determination processing). Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a variation pattern corresponding to the progress of various games is selected. For example, as described above with reference to FIG. 11, when the big hit determination is determined to be a big hit, a variation pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit game to be started (a game per 2R to a game per 10R) is selected. The Therefore, in the effect pattern determination process, an effect pattern corresponding to the progress of various games is determined by determining an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern.

  In such an effect pattern determination process, first, a symbol to be stopped and displayed as the identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c in the current symbol variation effect is determined (S806). As the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, as described above with reference to FIG. 6A, “numeric symbols (“ 1 symbol ”to“ 9 symbols ”,“ 0 symbol ”)”, “non-numeric symbols (× Since the symbol “)” can be stopped and displayed, the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in the current symbol variation effect are determined from these symbols in the process of S806.

  Here, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit), as described above with reference to FIG. All of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed as “numeric symbols”. Therefore, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit), that is, the variation pattern of the symbol variation game started this time is a big hit with the big hit determination. In the case of the variation pattern corresponding to the determination, “numeric symbol” is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed as the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. In the following, the process of selecting a symbol to be stopped and displayed when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit) will be described in more detail below. To do.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit), the three identification symbols When all of 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as “numeric symbols”, the “numeric symbols” correspond to the jackpot game to be started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15A, when “game per 2R” is started (when a variation pattern corresponding to a game per 2R is received), three identification symbols 41a, 41b, The “numeric symbols” to be stopped and displayed as the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are selected so that the three-digit numbers (configured) indicated by 41c are “000” to “200”. For example, “0 symbol” is selected as the left identification symbol 41a, “0 symbol” is selected as the middle identification symbol 41b, and “1 symbol” is selected as the right identification symbol 41c so that the three-digit number is “001”. Select. In addition, “1 symbol” is selected as the left identification symbol 41a, “8 symbols” is selected as the middle identification symbol 41b, and “7 symbols” is selected as the right identification symbol 41c so that the three-digit number becomes “187”. Select.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 15B, when “game per 4R” is started (when a variation pattern corresponding to game per 4R is received), three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c The “numeric symbols” to be stopped and displayed as the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are selected so that the three-digit numbers (configured) indicated by “201” are “201” to “400”. For example, “2 symbols” is selected as the left identifying symbol 41a, “2 symbols” is selected as the middle identifying symbol 41b, and “5 symbols” is selected as the right identifying symbol 41c so that the three-digit number is “225”. Select. Further, “3 symbols” is selected as the left identifying symbol 41a, “4 symbols” is selected as the middle identifying symbol 41b, and “1 symbol” is selected as the right identifying symbol 41c so that the three-digit number is “341”. Select.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, when “game per 6R” is started (when a variation pattern corresponding to a game per 6R is received), three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c The “numeric symbols” to be stopped and displayed as the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are selected so that the three-digit numbers (configured) indicated by “401” to “600” are selected. For example, “4 symbols” is selected as the left identifying symbol 41a, “9 symbols” is selected as the middle identifying symbol 41b, and “1 symbol” is selected as the right identifying symbol 41c so that the three-digit number is “491”. Select. In addition, “5 symbols” is selected as the left identifying symbol 41a, “8 symbols” is selected as the middle identifying symbol 41b, and “6 symbols” is selected as the right identifying symbol 41c so that the three-digit number is “586”. Select.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15D, when “game per 8R” is started (when a variation pattern corresponding to a game per 8R is received), three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c The “numeric symbols” to be stopped and displayed as the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are selected so that the three-digit numbers (configured) indicated by “601” to “800” are selected. For example, “6 symbols” is selected as the left identification symbol 41a, “7 symbols” is selected as the middle identification symbol 41b, and “0 symbol” is selected as the right identification symbol 41c so that the three-digit number is “670”. Select. In addition, “7 symbols” is selected as the left identification symbol 41a, “5 symbols” is selected as the middle identification symbol 41b, and “1 symbol” is selected as the right identification symbol 41c so that the three-digit number is “751”. Select.

  As shown in FIG. 15E, when “game per 10R” is started (when a variation pattern corresponding to a game per 10R is received), three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c The “numeric symbols” to be stopped and displayed as the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are selected so that the three-digit numbers (configured) indicated by “801” to “999” are selected. For example, “8 symbols” is selected as the left identifying symbol 41a, “6 symbols” is selected as the middle identifying symbol 41b, and “4 symbols” is selected as the right identifying symbol 41c so that the three-digit number is “864”. Select. In addition, “9 symbols” is selected as the left identification symbol 41a, “2 symbols” is selected as the middle identification symbol 41b, and “3 symbols” is selected as the right identification symbol 41c so that the three-digit number is “923”. Select.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the “game per 2R”, about 200 game balls are paid out (can be paid out), and “game per 4R”. ”, About 400 game balls are paid out (can be paid out),“ game per 6R ”is about 600 game balls are paid out (can be paid out), and“ game per 8R ”is About 800 game balls are paid out (can be paid out), and in “game per 10R”, about 1000 game balls are paid out (can be paid out). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIGS. 15A to 15E, when “game per 2R” in which about 200 game balls are paid out is started, 3 The two identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (three-digit numbers) are stopped and displayed so as to be “000” to “200”. In addition, when “game per 4R” is started in which about 400 game balls are paid out, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (three-digit numbers) are set to “201” to “400”. Stop display. In addition, when “game per 6R” is started in which about 600 game balls are paid out, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (three-digit numbers) are changed from “401” to “600”. Stop display. Further, when “game per 8R” in which about 800 game balls are paid out is started, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c (three-digit numbers) are set to “601” to “800”. Stop display. In addition, when “game per 10R” is started in which about 1000 game balls are paid out, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (three-digit numbers) are changed from “801” to “999”. Stop display. When these are stopped and displayed, the more the number of game balls to be paid out (to be paid out) to the player increases, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c increases. Can be caught. In addition, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is stopped so as to correspond to the number of game balls to be paid out (can be paid out) in the big hit game to be started. It can also be understood as displaying.

  As described above, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (when the result of the big hit determination is the big hit), the symbols to be stopped and displayed are selected as the identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c. The process has been described. On the other hand, when the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure is out and displayed in a stopped state (when the result of the big hit determination is out), as described above with reference to FIG. At least one of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is stopped and displayed as a “non-numeric symbol (× symbol)”. Therefore, when the first special figure or the second special figure is out of display and stopped in a symbol (when the result of the big hit determination is out), that is, the variation pattern of the symbol variation game started this time is out of the big hit determination. In the case of the variation pattern corresponding to the determination, “non-numeric symbol (× symbol)” is selected as at least one of the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. In the following, the process for selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the outlier pattern (when the result of the big hit determination is out) will be described in more detail. To do.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit), the “reach” described above with reference to FIG. There may be a case where “direction” is performed and a case where “reach direction” is not performed. Whether or not “reach production” is performed is determined by the variation pattern. In other words, if the variation pattern of the symbol variation game started this time corresponds to performing “reach effect”, “reach effect” is performed, and if not corresponding to “reach effect”, “reach effect” is performed. "Direction" is not performed.

  When the “reach effect” is performed, as shown in FIG. 15 (f), among the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, two numbers of the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c that are stopped first are displayed as “numeric characters”. “Design” is selected, and “Non-numeric design (× design)” is selected as the middle identifying symbol 41b to be stopped and displayed last. That is, the “reach effect” is stopped in such a manner that all of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c can be stopped and displayed as “numeric symbols”. This display is an effect that makes the player expect that a big hit game will be played. For this reason, “numeric symbol” is selected as the two left identification symbols 41a and right identification symbols 41c to be stopped and displayed first. Of course, when the first special figure or the second special figure is out of display and is stopped and displayed (when the result of the big hit determination is out), of course, all of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are “ Since it is not possible to stop display with “numeric symbol”, “non-numeric symbol (× symbol)” is selected as the middle identifying symbol 41b to be stopped and displayed last. For example, “0 symbol” is selected as the left identifying symbol 41a, “1 symbol” is selected as the right identifying symbol 41c, and “× symbol” is selected as the middle identifying symbol 41b. In addition, “1 symbol” is selected as the left identification symbol 41a, “7 symbols” is selected as the right identification symbol 41c, and “× symbol” is selected as the middle identification symbol 41b.

  On the other hand, when the “reach effect” is not performed, as shown in FIG. 15G, of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, the two left identification symbols 41a that are stopped and displayed first and the right "Non-numeric symbol (x symbol)" is selected as at least one of the identification symbols 41c. As other identification information, either “numeric symbol” or “non-numeric symbol (× symbol)” may be selected. That is, since the “reach effect” is not performed unless “numerical symbol” is selected for both of the two left identifying symbols 41a and the right identifying symbol 41c that are stopped first, the two left identifying symbols that are stopped first are displayed. "Non-numeric symbol (x symbol)" is selected as at least one of symbol 41a and right identification symbol 41c. For example, “x symbol” is selected as the left identification symbol 41a, “1 symbol” is selected as the right symbol 41c, and “0 symbol” is selected as the middle symbol 41b. Further, “1 symbol” is selected as the left identification symbol 41a, “× symbol” is selected as the right identification symbol 41c, and “8 symbol” is selected as the middle identification symbol 41b. In addition, “x symbol” is selected as the left identification symbol 41a, “x symbol” is selected as the right symbol 41c, and “5 symbol” is selected as the middle symbol 41b.

  In the process of S806 in FIG. 14, if symbols are selected within the range described above with reference to FIG. 15, individual symbols are determined in advance corresponding to the respective variation patterns. It is possible to select individual symbols corresponding to the variation pattern of the symbol variation game, and symbols (multiple symbols to be selected) that can be selected corresponding to each variation pattern are determined in advance. Individual symbols may be selected by a predetermined lottery from selectable symbols (a plurality of symbols as selection candidates) corresponding to the variation pattern of the symbol variation game.

  When the symbols to be stopped and displayed as the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are determined in the processing of S806 in FIG. That is, the image to be displayed during the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, the sound to be output, the light emission patterns of the various lamps 5a to 5c, and the like are determined in the current symbol variation effect. For example, a character to be displayed, a display position thereof, a moving image to be reproduced, and the like are determined. As described above, by performing the processing of S806 and S808, the effect pattern of the current symbol variation effect is determined (effect pattern determination processing is performed).

  In this way, when the effect pattern of the current symbol variation effect is determined, a command indicating the effect pattern is stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 223. The command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like in the next processing of S900. When receiving the command indicating the effect pattern from the sub-control board 220, the image / sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command (effect pattern) on the effect display device 41 (the above-described identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c). The voice corresponding to the received command (effect pattern) is output from the various speakers 6a, 6b and the like. The lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c to emit light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command (effect pattern). As a result, a symbol variation effect is performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, all of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as “numeric symbols (“ 1 symbol ”to“ 9 symbols ”,“ 0 symbol ”)”. For example, even if the combination is not a specific combination such as a flat eye (even if it is a loose eye), a big hit game is performed. In other words, if the “non-numeric symbol (x symbol)” is not stopped and displayed, a big hit game is played. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel that the big hit game is easily performed (so that the barrier until the big hit game is played is small), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when all of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed as “numeric symbols (“ 1 symbol ”to“ 9 symbols ”,“ 0 symbol ”)”. As the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c increases, the number of game balls to be paid out (possible to pay out) to the player (the benefit given to the player) increases. . In other words, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is paid out in the type of jackpot game to be started (number of round games), that is, the jackpot game to be started. It is a number corresponding to a game ball (which can be paid out). For this reason, it is possible to make the player expect that the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be larger, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

E. Modified example:
Next, a modified example of the present invention will be described.
E-1. Modification 1
In the embodiment described above, the type of “reach effect” was not described in detail, but “reach effect” with different probability of jackpot determination result (hereinafter also referred to as “hit expectation”) is different. It is good. For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped by the same “numeric symbol”, and the same symbol reach effect, the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are displayed. It may be possible to execute “different symbol reach production” that stops display with different “numeric symbols”. In FIG. 16 (a), the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped and displayed as “7 symbols”, and the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and displayed as “7 symbols”. “Another symbol reach production” in which the symbol 41c stops and displays “5 symbols” is illustrated. Then, the big hit expectation may be higher when the “symbol reach production” is performed than when the “different symbol reach production” is performed. In this way, the player can be expected to perform the “symbol reach production” rather than the “different symbol reach production”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, when the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c can be larger, the big hit expectation degree may be higher. For example, when “game per 2R” is started, a three-digit number (configured) indicated by three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c becomes “000” to “200”. When a “reach effect” that can be a larger number within the range of “200” to “200” is performed, the big hit expectation degree (probability of playing a game per 2R) is higher. Also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and displayed as “1 symbol”, the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed as “9 symbols”, and the left identification symbol 41a. Is “0 design” and the right identification design 41c is stopped by “9 design” and “reach production B2”, “reach production B1” is within the range of “000” to “200”. Since it can be a larger number, the big hit expectation degree for “game per 2R” becomes high. In this way, when the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped and displayed (when a reach effect is performed), the three-digit symbols indicated (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. It is possible to make the player pay attention to how large the number can be within the range of “000” to “200”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. This can also be grasped as follows. That is, the number of game balls to be paid out in “games per 2R” (the number of game balls that can be paid out) is about 200. , 41b, 41c, the three-digit number (configured) becomes a larger number within the range of “000” to “200”, that is, the number of game balls paid out in “game per 2R”. This is a case of approaching a certain “200”. Accordingly, how close the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is to the number of game balls to be paid out in “games per 2R” (the number of game balls that can be paid out). Crab can attract the attention of the player, and can enhance the gaming interest.

  When “game per 4R” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c becomes “201” to “400”. When a “reach effect” that can be a larger number within the range of “400” to “400” is performed, the big hit expectation degree (probability of playing a game per 4R) is higher. Also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 15C, the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and displayed as "3 symbols", the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed as "9 symbols", and the left identification symbol 41a. Is “2 symbols” and the right identification symbol 41 c is “9 symbols”, and “reach effect C1” is within the range of “201” to “400”. Since it can be a larger number, the big hit expectation degree for “game per 4R” becomes high. In this way, when the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped and displayed (when a reach effect is performed), the three-digit symbols indicated (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. It is possible to make the player pay attention to how large the numbers can be within the range of “201” to “400”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. This can also be grasped as follows. That is, the number of game balls to be paid out in “games per 4R” (the number of game balls that can be paid out) is about 400, and the higher the jackpot expectation for “games per 4R” is higher than the three identification symbols 41a. , 41b, 41c, the three-digit number (configured) becomes a larger number within the range of “201” to “400”, that is, the number of game balls paid out in “game per 4R”. This is a case of approaching a certain “400”. Therefore, how close the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can be to the number of game balls to be paid out in “games per 4R” (the number of game balls that can be paid out) Crab can attract the attention of the player, and can enhance the gaming interest.

  When “game per 6R” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c becomes “401” to “600”. When a “reach effect” that can be a larger number in the range of “600” to “600” is performed, the big hit expectation degree (probability of playing a game per 6R) will be higher. Also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and displayed as “5 symbols”, the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed as “9 symbols”, and the left identification symbol 41a. Is “4 symbols” and the right identification symbol 41 c is “9 symbols” and “reach effect D2” is “reach effect D1” within the range of “401” to “600”. Since it can be a larger number, the big hit expectation degree for “game per 6R” becomes high. In this way, when the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped and displayed (when a reach effect is performed), the three-digit symbols indicated (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. It is possible to make the player pay attention to how large the numbers can be within the range of “401” to “600”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. This can also be grasped as follows. That is, the number of game balls to be paid out in “games per 6R” (the number of game balls that can be paid out) is about 600, and the big hit expectation level for “games per 6R” is higher than the three identification symbols 41a. , 41b, 41c, the three-digit number (configured) is a larger number within the range of “401” to “600”, that is, the number of game balls to be paid out in “game per 6R”. This is a case of approaching a certain “600”. Therefore, how close the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can be to the number of game balls to be paid out in “game per 6R” (the number of game balls that can be paid out) Crab can attract the attention of the player, and can enhance the game interest.

  In addition, when “game per 8R” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c becomes “601” to “800”. When a “reach effect” that can be a larger number within the range of “800” is performed, the big hit expectation degree (probability of playing a game per 8R) will be higher for “game per 8R” Also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 15E, the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and displayed as “7 symbols”, the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed as “9 symbols”, and the left identification symbol 41a. Is “6 symbols” and the right identification symbol 41 c is “9 symbols”, and “reach effect E1” is within the range of “601” to “800”. Since it can be a larger number, the big hit expectation degree for “game per 8R” becomes high. In this way, when the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped and displayed (when a reach effect is performed), the three-digit symbols indicated (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. It is possible to make the player pay attention to how large the number can be within the range of “601” to “800”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. This can also be grasped as follows. That is, the number of game balls to be paid out in “games per 8R” (the number of game balls that can be paid out) is about 800, and the big hit expectation level for “games per 8R” is higher than the three identification symbols 41a. , 41b, 41c, the three-digit number (configured) becomes a larger number within the range of “601” to “800”, that is, the number of game balls paid out in “game per 8R”. This is a case of approaching a certain “800”. Therefore, how close the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c can be to the number of game balls to be paid out in “games per 8R” (number of game balls that can be paid out) Crab can attract the attention of the player, and can enhance the gaming interest.

  When “game per 10R” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c becomes “801” to “999”. When a “reach effect” that can be a larger number within the range of “-” to “999” is performed, the big hit expectation degree (probability of playing a game per 10R) will be higher. Also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (f), the left identification symbol 41a is stopped and displayed as “9 symbols”, the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed as “9 symbols”, and the left identification symbol 41a. Is “8 symbols” and the right identification symbol 41c is stopped by “9 symbols”. “Reach effect F1” is within the range of “801” to “900”. Since it can be a larger number, the big hit expectation degree for “game per 10R” becomes high. In this way, when the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped and displayed (when a reach effect is performed), the three-digit symbols indicated (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. It is possible to make the player pay attention to how large the number can be within the range of “801” to “900”, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. This can also be grasped as follows. That is, the number of game balls to be paid out in “games per 10R” (the number of game balls that can be paid out) is about 1000, and the big hit expectation degree for “games per 10R” is higher than the three identification symbols 41a. , 41b, 41c, the three-digit number (configured) becomes a larger number within the range of “801” to “999”, that is, the number of game balls paid out in “game per 10R”. This is a case of approaching a certain “1000”. Therefore, how close the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is to the number of game balls to be paid out in “game per 10R” (the number of game balls that can be paid out). Crab can attract the attention of the player, and can enhance the gaming interest.

  The adjustment of the degree of expectation of the “reach effect” as described above can be realized by setting the execution probability of each “reach effect” as follows. In other words, if a big hit is determined to be a big hit, the execution probability of a “reach effect” with a higher degree of expectation of a big hit is increased, and the execution probability of a “reach effect” with a lower expectation of a big hit is reduced to determine a big hit. If it is determined that the game is off, the execution probability of the “reach effect” having a higher jackpot expectation level is lowered and the execution probability of the “reach effect” having a lower jackpot expectation level is increased. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, when the big hit is determined to be a big hit, the execution probability of the “symbol reach production” with a higher expectation degree of the big hit is increased, and the “unrecognized pattern reach” with a lower expectation degree of the big hit is increased. If the execution probability of “Direction” is lowered and it is determined that it is out of the jackpot determination, the execution probability of “Same Design Reach Production” with a higher expectation level of the jackpot will be lowered, and “Another Pattern Reach” with a lower expectation level of the jackpot will be reduced. Increase the execution probability of “Direction”.

  Further, when it is determined that the big hit is determined to be a big hit, the execution probability of “reach production B1, C1, D1, E1, F1 (reach production that can be a larger number)” having a higher degree of big hit expectation is increased, and more If the probability of execution of “reach production B2, C2, D2, E2, F2 (reach production that can be a smaller number)” with a low jackpot expectation is lowered, While lowering the execution probability of the higher “more reach production B1, C1, D1, E1, F1 (reach production that can be a large number)”, the “reaches production B2, C2, D2, E2, F2 ( Increase the execution probability of “reach production that can be a smaller number”.

E-2. Modification 2
In the embodiment described above, even after any jackpot game ends, an electric support state with 30 electric support times and a high probability state with 30 high accuracy times are set. Not only this but it is good also as setting the game state from which the advantageous degree for a player differs according to the kind of jackpot game. In other words, it is possible to execute an “advantageous big hit game” in which a gaming state advantageous to the player is set after the end of the big hit game and a “disadvantageous big hit game” in which a disadvantageous game state is set to the player after the big hit game ends. It is good to do. Then, when the “advantageous big hit game” is performed, the combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c with the same “numeric symbol” is stopped and displayed, and the “unfavorable big hit game” is performed. Stops the display of symbol combinations (separated eyes) that are not identical in the same “numerical symbol” although all of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are “numeric symbol”. For example, when “unfavorable big hit game” is performed, as shown in FIG. 18A, the left identification symbol 41a and the right identification symbol 41c are stopped and displayed as “7 symbols”, and the middle identification symbol 41b is “6 symbols”. ”And stop display, and when the“ advantageous big hit game ”is performed, as shown in FIG. 18B, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are stopped and displayed as“ 7 symbols ”. In this way, the player can expect not only that all of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as “numeric symbols” but also that the slotted eyes are stopped and displayed. It is possible to enhance interest.

  As the “favorable big hit game”, a big hit game in which a high probability state is set after the end of the big hit game can be adopted, and as the “unfavorable big hit game”, a big hit game in which a low probability state is set after the big hit game ends. A game can be adopted. In addition, as the “advantageous big hit game”, a big hit game in which an electric support state is set after the big hit game ends can be adopted, and as the “unfavorable big hit game”, a non-electric support state is set after the big hit game ends. A big hit game can be adopted. In addition, as the “advantageous big hit game”, a big hit game in which an electric support state that is continued for a long time after the completion of the big hit game can be adopted, and the “unfavorable big hit game” continues for a short period after the big hit game ends. A big hit game in which the electric support state is set can be adopted.

E-3. Modification 3
In the above-described embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 15, the larger the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, the higher the payout to the player (the payout is possible). ) Game balls (benefits given to players) will increase. Not limited to this, as the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c increases, the advantage of the gaming state after the big hit game may increase. For example, a “big hit game A” in which an electric support state with 20 electric support times is set after the end of the big hit game, a “big hit game B” in which an electric support state with an electric support number of 40 times is set after the end of the big hit game, or a big hit game “Big hit game C” in which the electric support state is set to 60 after the end of the game, “Big hit game D” in which the electric support state is set to 80 times after the end of the big hit game, and the electric support is set after the end of the big hit game. The “big hit game E” in which the electric support state of 100 times is set can be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 19A, when “big hit game A” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is “000” to The identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed so that “200” is obtained.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, when “big hit game B” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is “201” to “Numeric symbols” that are stopped and displayed as identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed so as to be “400”. Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the “big hit game C” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is “401”- The identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed so that “600” is obtained.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19D, when the “big hit game D” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is “601” to The identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed so that “800” is obtained. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (e), when “big hit game E” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is “801” to The identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed so that “999” is obtained.

  Even in such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be larger, and to enhance the gaming interest Can do.

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, “× symbol” is adopted as “non-numeric symbol”, but “non-numeric symbol” may not be “numeric symbol”, and various symbols can be adopted. . For example, a design in which various symbols, objects, characters, and the like are designed can be employed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the big hit game is started, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed so that the same number as the payable number of game balls in the big hit game is displayed. It is good. For example, when “game per 2R” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is stopped and displayed so that it becomes “200”. When the “game” is started, the display is stopped so that the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c becomes “400”, and the “game per 6R” is started. When the “game per 8R” is started, the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is stopped and displayed to be “600”. The display may be stopped so that the three-digit number (configured) indicated by the two identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c becomes “800”.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, game profits (games) are stored by storing data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entrance of a game ball at various entrances. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a value is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called encapsulated game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 24 ... 1st starting opening, 25 ... 2nd starting opening, 28 ... Grand prize opening (variable entrance opening), 27 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 41 ... Production display device, 41a ... Left identification symbol (identification information), 41b ... middle identification symbol (identification information), 41c ... right identification symbol (identification information), 50 ... segment display unit, 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (specific game execution means), 220... Sub control board, 221... CPU (identification information display means).

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
Identification information display means for variably displaying a predetermined number of identification information of 3 or more;
Specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter;
With
The identification information display means is capable of stopping and displaying the identification information in any one of a numeric symbol indicating a number and a non-numeric symbol different from the numeric symbol,
The specific game execution means, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with the numerical symbols, regardless of whether the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols is a specific combination or not. Run a game ,
The identification information excluding one identification information out of the predetermined number of identification information is stopped and displayed in such a manner that all of the predetermined number of identification information can be stopped and displayed with the numerical symbols, and the one identification information is changed. Reach production can be executed,
As the reach effect, among the predetermined number of pieces of identification information, the same pattern reach effect for stopping and displaying the identification information excluding one piece of identification information with the numerical symbols indicating the same numbers, and the predetermined number of pieces of identification information It is possible to execute different symbol reach production in which identification information excluding one identification information is stopped and displayed with the numeral symbols indicating different numbers from each other,
The probability that the specific game is executed is higher when the symbol reach effect is performed than when the different symbol reach effect is performed .

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, game profits (games) are stored by storing data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entrance of a game ball at various entrances. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a value is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called encapsulated game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.
Moreover, the pachinko machine of the Example mentioned above can also be grasped | ascertained as the following gaming machines. That is,
<Example 1>
Identification information display means for variably displaying two or more predetermined numbers of identification information;
Specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter;
With
The identification information display means is capable of stopping and displaying the identification information in any one of a numeric symbol indicating a number and a non-numeric symbol different from the numeric symbol,
The specific game execution means, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with the numerical symbols, regardless of whether the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols is a specific combination or not. Run a game
It is characterized by that.
In such a gaming machine, if all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed as numeric symbols, even if these numeric symbols are not in a specific combination (for example, not so-called flat eyes, etc.) A game is performed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel that the specific game is easily performed (so that the barrier until the specific game is performed is small), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.
<Example 2>
Also, with these gaming machines,
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed by the numerical information symbol by the identification information display means, a combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols indicates the same number of digits as the predetermined number. Yes,
The specific game execution means is
A plurality of the specific games having different degrees of advantage for the player can be executed;
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed by the numerical information symbol by the identification information display means, the specific game having the advantage corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols is executed.
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, a specific game with an advantage corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols is performed. For this reason, not only whether or not all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, but also the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols can draw attention to the player. It is possible to enhance interest.
<Example 3>
Also, with these gaming machines,
The specific game execution means is
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with the numerical symbols by the identification information display means, the greater the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols, the greater the degree of advantage for the player. Run a specific game
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, the specific game has a greater degree of advantage for the player as the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols increases. Is done. For this reason, it is possible to make the player expect that the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numbers and symbols will be larger, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.
<Example 4>
Also, with these gaming machines,
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed by the numerical information symbol by the identification information display means, a combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols indicates the same number of digits as the predetermined number. Yes,
The specific game execution means is
A plurality of the specific games having different numbers of payout game balls can be executed;
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information is stopped and displayed by the identification information display means, the number of game balls corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols can be paid out. Run a specific game
It is good as well.
In such a gaming machine, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, a specific game capable of paying out a number of game balls corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols. Is done. For this reason, not only whether or not all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in numerical symbols, but also the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols can draw attention to the player. It is possible to enhance interest.

Claims (4)

Identification information display means for variably displaying two or more predetermined numbers of identification information;
Specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter;
With
The identification information display means is capable of stopping and displaying the identification information in any one of a numeric symbol indicating a number and a non-numeric symbol different from the numeric symbol,
The specific game execution means, when all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with the numerical symbols, regardless of whether the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols is a specific combination or not. A gaming machine characterized by executing a game. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed by the numerical information symbol by the identification information display means, a combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols indicates the same number of digits as the predetermined number. Yes,
The specific game execution means is
A plurality of the specific games having different degrees of advantage for the player can be executed;
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed by the numerical information symbol by the identification information display means, the specific game having the advantage corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols is executed. A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The specific game execution means is
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with the numerical symbols by the identification information display means, the greater the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols, the greater the degree of advantage for the player. A gaming machine characterized by executing a specific game. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed by the numerical information symbol by the identification information display means, a combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols indicates the same number of digits as the predetermined number. Yes,
The specific game execution means is
A plurality of the specific games having different numbers of payout game balls can be executed;
When all of the predetermined number of pieces of identification information is stopped and displayed by the identification information display means, the number of game balls corresponding to the number indicated by the combination of the predetermined number of numerical symbols can be paid out. A gaming machine characterized by executing a specific game.

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