JP2018050892A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can make a player enjoy whether or not shift to probability variation occurs without causing the player disadvantage by whether or not there is notification of a result related to passage of game balls into a specific area.SOLUTION: There are provided: a first jackpot game in which game balls easily pass into a specific area built in a big winning port during a specific round game as a jackpot game; and a second jackpot game harder than the first jackpot game. There are provided: first jackpot game performance corresponding to the first jackpot game; and second jackpot game performance corresponding to the second jackpot game. The first and second jackpot game performances do not notify passage of game balls into the specific area during the specific round game. The first jackpot game performance changes a performance content in the specific round game and beyond, depending on whether or not the game balls have passed into the specific area during the specific round game. The second jackpot game performance does not change the performance content regardless whether the game balls have passed or not.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a specific area inside a special prize opening.

  In gaming machines represented by conventional pachinko gaming machines, an opportunity to shift to the probable change state after the big hit game is generated based on the passing of the game ball inside the big winning opening that is opened during the big hit game There is a gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1) having a specific area (probability opening and also referred to as V probability).

  Also, in recent years, some gaming machines with such a specific area do not notify the occurrence of the passage even if a game ball passes through the specific area, and whether or not the player has shifted to probability change. There is also a game machine that makes it difficult to discriminate the game and entertains the game.

JP 2012-245173 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, it is possible to provide an interest by not knowing whether or not the game ball has passed by notifying the result of whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area. . However, on the other hand, there was a possibility that the player suffered a disadvantage because the irregular result related to the passing of the game ball to the specific area was not informed.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and whether or not to shift to certainty without causing a disadvantage to the player depending on the presence / absence of notification of the result of passing the game ball to the specific area. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to entertain or not.

  The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above-mentioned problem is determined to be a big hit in the right / no-go determination by means of determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Based on the game, as a big hit game, a round game for opening and closing the big prize opening in a predetermined manner, a big hit game control means for performing a predetermined number of times, a specific area built in the big prize opening, and a plurality of The present invention relates to a gaming machine that allows a game ball to pass through a specific area during a specific round game.

  This game machine is a big hit game in which a first big hit game in which a game ball easily passes to a specific area during a specific round game and a second big hit game in which the passage of the game ball to a specific area is more difficult than the first big hit game. The jackpot game includes a first jackpot game effect corresponding to the first jackpot game and a second jackpot game effect corresponding to the second jackpot game. The second big hit game effect is configured so as not to notify the passage of the game ball to the specific area during the specific round game, and the first big hit game effect is the game ball passed to the specific area during the specific round game. Depending on whether or not, the content of the effect after the specific round game is changed, and the second big hit game effect does not change the content of the effect regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area.

  By configuring in this way, the first big hit game effect corresponding to the first big hit game that allows easy passage of the game ball to the specific area is specified when it does not pass during the specific round game scheduled to pass. Since the content of the effect after the round game is changed to the content of the effect different from the case of passing, even if it is a configuration that does not perform the passage notification at the time of the specific round game, the player can change from the changed content of the effect to the specific area. Since it can be determined in advance that the passage has failed, it is possible to prevent the player from being greatly discouraged after causing the player to expect the player.

  In addition, the second big hit game effect corresponding to the second big hit game, in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area is more difficult than the first big hit game, is irregularly passed during a specific round game that is scheduled not to pass. Even if it is a case, since the content of the effect after the specific round game is not changed, the player does not change the content during the specific round game. Therefore, it is not possible to determine in advance that the process has succeeded, and an advantageous probability change state based on the passage of the specific region suddenly occurs. However, even if a result that is contrary to the player's expectation arrives, it will be advantageous to the player, so that the player will be given joy and surprise, which will contribute to the improvement of interest. In this way, it is possible to entertain the game by making it unclear whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a front view of the probability variation determination device provided in the game board in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start opening prize confirmation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the big hit game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state and effect mode in the first embodiment. It is an effect screen, such as a symbol effect in normal mode in 1st Embodiment, and an effect screen, such as a symbol effect in normal time reduction mode. It is an effect screen during the big hit game in the normal mode in the first embodiment. It is production screens, such as a symbol production in 1st production mode in 1st Embodiment. It is an effect screen in the jackpot game in the 1st effect mode in 1st Embodiment. It is production screens, such as a symbol production in 1st production mode in 1st Embodiment. It is an effect screen, such as a symbol effect in special time reduction mode in 1st Embodiment, and an effect screen, such as a symbol effect in 2nd effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the effect in 2nd effect mode in 1st Embodiment. It is production screens, such as a symbol production in 2nd production mode in 1st Embodiment. It is production screens, such as a symbol production in 2nd production mode in 1st Embodiment. It is the flowchart 1 about the shutter control process 1 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart 2 about the shutter control process 1 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart 3 about the shutter control process 1 in 1st Embodiment. It is a time chart explaining the shutter control aspect of the big hit specific round resulting from the normal symbol in 1st Embodiment. It is the time chart 1 explaining the shutter control aspect of the big hit specific round resulting from the probability variation pattern in the first embodiment. It is the time chart 2 explaining the shutter control aspect of the big hit specific round resulting from the probability variation pattern in the first embodiment. It is the time chart 3 explaining the shutter control aspect of the big hit specific round resulting from the probability variation pattern in the first embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st big hit game effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st big hit game effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st big hit game effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st big hit game effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st big hit game effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st big hit game effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 2nd big hit game effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 2nd big hit game effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 2nd big hit game effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st big hit game effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st and 2nd big hit game effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st big hit game effect in 4th Embodiment. It is an effect screen display example which concerns on the 1st and 2nd jackpot game effect in 4th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of 1st Embodiment has a structure which hold | maintains each structure in the outer frame 51 which makes a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a gaming abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. A game button 67 is provided in the center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball rental button 57, a checkout button 58, a checkout on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display device 59 is provided.

  1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted at the center thereof, and a normal symbol operation gate 22 is installed on the right side of the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol's success / failure lottery are extracted, and whether or not the game is successful (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random numbers is performed.

  Directly under the center case 5, a big hit lottery (whether or not) is determined with a variation display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special figure or the special figure 1) due to the entry of the game ball. A mouth 11 is installed. Further, on the right side of the center case 5 and immediately below the normal symbol operating gate 22, a variation display of the second special symbol (also described as the second special symbol or the special diagram 2) due to the entry of the game ball. A second start port 12 is provided in which a lottery lottery involving is performed.

  The first starting port 11 is arranged in a region (left-handed region) where game balls launched by left-handed hitting (striking the left side of the center case 5) mainly flow down, and the second starting port 12 is , It is arranged in an area (right hit area) where game balls launched by hitting right (by hitting the right side of the center case 5) mainly flow down.

  For this reason, it is possible to aim at the first start port 11 by making a left stroke, and it is possible to aim at the second start port 12 by making a right stroke. In addition, arrangement | positioning of the 1st, 2nd starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this, For example, the 1st, 2nd starting ports 11 and 12 are put up and down and arrange | positioned under the center case 5. Alternatively, the first start port 11 may be disposed in the right-handed region and the second start port 12 may be disposed in the left-handed region.

  The first start port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second start port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. Only be allowed to enter. In addition, it is good also as a structure which can enter a ball rarely even at the time of closing.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special drawing are extracted and stored as the first reserved memory, and when a game ball enters the second start port 12. A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second reserved memory.

  The second start port 12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning in the normal symbol lottery.

  Further, below the center case 5, a first electric consisting of a special electric accessory that is opened at the time of a big hit game performed when a big hit lottery (win / fail determination process described later) is hit below the first start port 11. A big winning opening 20 is provided, and a second big winning opening 21 made of the special electric accessory is provided on the right side of the first start opening 11.

  The first grand prize opening 20 is arranged at a position where it is relatively easy to enter the ball regardless of whether the player has made a right turn or left hand. Are arranged at positions where game balls that have been hit to the right mainly enter.

  Of course, the arrangement of the first and second grand prize winning holes 20 and 21 is not limited to this. For example, the first and second big prize winning holes 20 and 21 are arranged side by side in the right-handed region. Also good.

  In addition, a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 21 is guided under the second big winning prize port 21 during the big hit game, and the probability change state (the probability of hitting in the hit / fail judgment is high probability after the big hit game is finished). The probability variation determining device 13 for determining that the state becomes) is arranged. Details of the probability variation determining device 13 will be described later.

  In the area on the left side of the game board 1, a first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10 having a plurality of (for example, about seven) LEDs, and a first special feature comprising four LEDs. The figure hold number display device 23 and the second special figure hold number display device 24 are installed. In the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a universal figure holding number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

  The special figure 1 is displayed on the first special figure display device 9 and the special figure 2 is displayed on the second special figure display device 10. The first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 display these special figures. By making the lighting pattern of each LED in an irregular manner, it is impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish the special figure. In addition, it may be impossible or difficult for the player to discriminate the displayed special figure by making the arrangement of the LEDs constituting the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 irregular. .

  The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. By performing, the symbol effect which alert | reports the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to a 1st, 2nd special figure is performed.

  Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known. Also, general winning ports 25 to 27 are arranged below the center case 5 and to the left of the first start port 11.

  A number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

  Next, the configuration of the probability variation determining device 13 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the probability variation determining device 13 is a specific area for determining the outlet 13 a from which the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 21 is discharged and the transition to the probability variation state. 15 and a shutter 14 for closing or opening the specific area 15. The specific region 15 has a configuration called a so-called probability variation opening or a V probability.

  As already described, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 21 during the big hit game is discharged from the discharge port 13a. When the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a when the specific area 15 is closed, the game ball is guided to the lost port 13b by the shutter 14 (see FIG. 3A). On the other hand, if the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a when the specific area 15 is open, it is determined that the game ball enters the specific area 15 and enters a certain change state after the big hit game (FIG. 3 (b)).

  More specifically, a second count SW 21 a for detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 21 is provided downstream of the second big prize opening 21 and upstream of the discharge opening 13 a. In addition, the game ball that entered the loser mouth 13b, that is, the second big prize winning hole 21 was entered inside the loser mouth 13b and was not guided to the specific area 15 by the sorting action of the shutter 14. A lost ball detection SW 13c for detecting a game ball is provided. In addition, a probability variation SW 15 a is provided inside the specific area 15. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second big prize opening 21 is open in the fifth round of the big hit gaming state, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 21, the game ball is first When it is detected by the 2-count SW 21a and subsequently distributed to the loss opening 13b by the shutter 14, it is detected by the loss ball detection SW 13c, or when it is distributed to the specific area 15 by the shutter 14, it is detected by the probability variation SW 15a. Since each SW has the above-described arrangement from upstream to downstream, there is a time lag in the detection of the lost ball detection SW 13c or the probability variation SW 15a with respect to the detection with respect to the second count SW 21a. It has become.

  In other words, the shutter 14 is provided in the downstream area of the second count SW 21a, and the specific area 15 including the probability variation SW 15a in the downstream area of the shutter 14, that is, the downstream area induced by the distribution by the shutter 14, A game ball that has not been guided to the specific area 15 is guided, and a loser mouth 13b that houses a lost ball detection SW 13c is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 4) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. In the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out a game ball (rental ball) in response to an operation of the ball lending button 57.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 4, the launch control device is disposed on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and normal symbol operation. Detection signals from a normal symbol operation SW 22a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 22, a general winning port SW 25a for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the general winning ports 25 to 27, and the like are input.

  In addition to this, the first count SW 20a for counting game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 20 and the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 21 are detected and counted. The second count SW 21a and a detection signal from the probability change SW 15a for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability change determination device 13 are input. Further, a detection signal from the losing ball detection SW 13c for detecting a game ball that has entered the losing port 13b without being guided to the specific area 15 is also input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, the main controller 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reservation number display device 23, a second special symbol display device 9, which are connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The display of the special figure hold number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the universal figure hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the first grand prize opening 20 by controlling the first big prize opening solenoid 20b, and also controls the second big prize opening solenoid 21b. The opening and closing of the second starting port 12 is controlled by controlling the opening and closing of the valve 21 and controlling the utility (normally electric) accessory solenoid 12b.

  Further, by controlling the shutter solenoid 14a, the shutter 14 is controlled, and the open / close state of the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determining device 13 is switched.

  An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

  The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication. The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, a configuration is used in which a detection signal of the payout SW 31 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81 and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW45, the inner frame closing SW46, the ball cut SW33, the payout SW31, and the full SW32, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW32. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball break SW33, the payout motor 30 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 32 and the ball break SW 33 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 due to the fact that the signals are not output. To resume.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to the checkout display device 59 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 59 requires a ball lending button 57 for requesting lending of game balls, and a request for payment. A checkout button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

  In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, it is also possible to adopt a sealed configuration in which the prize balls generated according to winnings are stored without being paid out.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch a game ball in the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the firing stop SW39. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80. Note that the sub integrated control device 83 does not transmit data to the main control device 80. Then, these are divided into data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, commands for effect display control are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and sound control and lamp control are included in itself. Distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device).

  The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 28 are controlled.

  Further, a game button 67 is connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the game button 67, a signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83.

  Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.

  The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as an effect symbol change display (symbol effect).

[Description of operation]
(1) About outline Next, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 in 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

  The pachinko machine 50 has a normal symbol display device 7 when the normal symbol lottery is performed, which increases the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery, lengthens the opening time of the second starting port 12 when winning in the normal symbol lottery. Is provided with an opening extension function for facilitating entry into the second start port 12 by a method such as shortening the fluctuation display time. In addition, a time-shortening function is provided which operates together with the opening extension function and shortens the variable display time in the special symbol display device. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the opening extension function and the time-shortening function are activated is also referred to as a time-shortening state.

  Also, in the pachinko machine 50, when the big hit is determined by the first and second special drawings, the big hit game is started. In each round during the big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 and the second big winning opening 21 are set. One of them is opened. Then, during the big hit game, when the game ball enters the opened second big prize opening 21 and the game ball enters the specific area 15, the probability changing function is activated after the big hit game, and the game state is changed to the probability changed state. Become. At this time, the time shortening function is also activated, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 becomes a certain change state and a short time state (probability change + short time state). In addition, it is good also as a structure which transfers only to a probability change state after a big hit game by entering into the specific area | region 15.

  In each round, the first grand prize opening 20 is opened for a long time. On the other hand, in a specific round (for example, 5 rounds in the present embodiment), the second grand prize opening 21 is opened for a long period of time so that it is easy to enter the big prize opening. The game is opened in any mode of short-time opening in which the ball is opened for a short time such that it is difficult or substantially impossible to enter the grand prize opening. When the second big prize opening 21 is opened, the shutter 14 for opening and closing the specific area 15 of the probability variation determining device 13 is also operated, and the specific area 15 is opened for a predetermined period.

  For this reason, in the big hit game (probability big hit game) in which the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long time, it is easy to enter the game ball into the specific area 15, and the game ball enters the second big prize opening 21. Then, after the big hit game is over, it shifts to a promising and time-saving state. However, in a big hit game in which the second big winning opening 21 is opened for a short time and is not opened for a long time (usually a big hit game), it is difficult or substantially impossible to enter the specific area 15 and the big hit game ends. Later, it will not shift to a more accurate and shorter time state. In the pachinko machine 50, as the types of hits, there are provided a probable hit in which a probable big hit game is performed and a normal hit in which a normal big hit game is performed, and the hit type is determined by the hit symbol.

  The winning symbol includes at least a probable big hit symbol (also called a probable variation symbol) and a normal big hit symbol (also called a normal symbol). The jackpot gaming state executed due to the display of the probable jackpot symbol is the above-mentioned probability variation jackpot game, and the jackpot gaming state executed according to the normal jackpot symbol is the above-described normal jackpot game. is there.

  The jackpot symbol includes at least a probability variation symbol and a normal symbol. The normal symbol is a symbol that does not allow (permits) the probability variation to operate after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the probability variation symbol is a symbol that is scheduled (allowed). As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit game and the round control are executed with different opening patterns depending on the type of the big hit symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation itself is caused by entering a specific area, and at the time of big hit (when the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed), only the provision of the short-time state is fixed. Therefore, the probability variation symbol may be expressed as a short-time symbol as the name of the jackpot symbol. When a short time state is given even in a normal symbol, it is expressed as a short time symbol. When distinguishing, it is good also as a 1st time-short symbol and a 2nd time-short symbol.

  Moreover, even if it is a normal symbol, when a game ball enters the specific area 15, the probability variation state is given.

  Further, when a game ball does not enter the specific area 15 in the big hit game, the game shifts to the time-short state (normal time short state) after the big hit game ends. At this time, after the big hit game ends, the normal state (a game state that is not a probable change state or a short time state) may be shifted to, or the normal short time state after the big hit game ends according to the winning symbol related to the big hit game. Whether or not to shift to any of the normal states may be determined.

  Further, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with a limiter function for preventing a transition from the big hit game to the positive change state when a certain number of big hits occur while the probability change + short-time state is continued. Specifically, after the transition to the probability variation + short-time state after the probability variation big hit game (the first big hit game), when the probability variation big hit game in which the ball enters the specific area 15 continues for a predetermined number of times, the limiter function is activated and the next After the big jackpot game (final jackpot game), it always shifts to the short time state (special time short state). Hereinafter, the number of jackpot games from the first jackpot game to the final jackpot game will be referred to as the probability variation limiter count.

  The normal short-time state and the special short-time state continue for a period until a jackpot lottery for a predetermined number of continuations is performed.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the specifications of the pachinko machine 50 may be as follows.

  The winning probability of the big hit lottery when not in the probable state is 1/300 (low probability). The probability of winning the jackpot lottery in the probabilistic state is 1/80 (high probability). The probability that a promising big hit game will be played when winning in the big hit lottery is 90%. The number of continuations of the probability change + time reduction state (accuracy change + time reduction number) is 10,000. The probability variation limiter is 5 times. The normal number of short-time continuations (normal number of short times) is 100. The number of continuations in the special short-time state (special short-time number) is 100. In the big hit game, the first grand prize opening 20 is opened at all 15R, 1-4R and 6-15R, and the second big prize opening 21 is opened at 5R. Of course, not limited to this, the pachinko machine 50 can have various specifications. Specifically, for example, the probability variation + time reduction count is set to 10,000 times, so that the probability variation + time reduction state is continued until the next big hit occurs substantially. A configuration may be employed in which the state is surely continued after the transition to the short-time state until a hit occurs. Further, for example, the normal time reduction number and the special time reduction number may be different. Moreover, as a big hit game, you may comprise so that the 1st big winning opening 20 may be open | released by 15R and 1-14R, and the 2nd big winning opening 21 may be open | released by 15R.

Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 is demonstrated.
(2) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

  In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and proceeds to S70.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, the main control device 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a determination process for determining whether or not to win a lottery due to winning at the starting opening (S55). ), Output processing for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83, etc., and transmitting various information to the hall computer 87, etc. (S60), and fraud monitoring processing for detecting player cheating (S65) )I do.

  In addition to this, a normal symbol determination process for performing a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 22 or a normal electric accessory (second start port 12) is opened. A general game process for performing a general game is performed.

  Further, following the success / failure determination process, a big hit game process for performing a big hit game is performed.

  In S70, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(3) Starting Port Prize Confirmation Process Next, the starting opening prize confirmation processing for detecting a winning at the first and second starting openings 11 and 12 and performing a storage and holding in accordance with the winning is shown in FIG. It demonstrates using the flowchart of these. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

  In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11 has occurred based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process proceeds to S115.

  In S105, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory) for the special figure corresponding to the first start port 11 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S115. If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110.

  In S110, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining the winning symbol, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not the symbol effect is reached. Or, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation time or the like of a special symbol is extracted. Then, the extracted random number is stored as the first hold memory, and a first hold number command indicating how many first hold memories are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S115. Transition.

  The main control device 80 may perform prefetching based on the jackpot determination random number related to the first reserved storage and transmit the prefetching result to the sub integrated control device 83.

  In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the second starter 12 based on the detection signal of the second starter SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S115: Yes), the process proceeds to S120. If the determination is negative (S115: No), the process ends.

  In S120, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storage (second reserved memory) for the special figure corresponding to second start port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S120: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S120: No), the process proceeds to S125.

  In S125, main controller 80 extracts a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, or the like. Then, the extracted random number is stored as the second hold memory, and a second hold number command indicating how many second hold memories are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated. To do.

  The main controller 80 may perform prefetching based on the jackpot determination random number related to the second reserved storage and transmit the prefetching result to the sub integrated control device 83.

(4) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process for performing the big hit lottery with the big hit determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine. In addition, after the end of this process, a big hit game process for executing a big hit game is executed.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8, in S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 in FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 in FIG. 11. If the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 9, in S215, the main controller 80 determines the presence or absence of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory. If any one of the reserved memories exists (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220. If this is not the case (S215: No), this process ends.

  In S220, main controller 80 selects the earliest reserved memory among the first and second reserved memories existing at the present time, and decrements the number of reserved memories corresponding to the type of the selected reserved memory, The process proceeds to S225. In addition, when the 1st and 2nd pending | holding memory | storage exists, it is good also as a structure (structure which preferentially digests the 2nd pending | holding memory | storage) from the 2nd pending | holding memory | storage in order from the thing produced first.

  In S225, main controller 80 determines whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is set. If the determination is affirmative (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230 and the result is negative. In the case of determination (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

  In S230, main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state. Digest reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  On the other hand, in S235, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the big hit lottery based on the big hit determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the probability variation state is not established. And the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

  Thus, in the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80, due to the ball entering the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, in S235, with a low probability (for example, 1/300), In S230, whether or not to win is determined with a high probability (for example, 1/80) that is higher than the low probability.

  In S240, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S245, and if the determination is negative (S240: No). ), The process proceeds to S260.

  In S245, main controller 80 determines a winning symbol based on the big hit symbol determining random number related to the digested reserved memory. As a result of the determination based on the big hit symbol determining random number, each winning symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250 and S255, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the reserved memory that has been digested, and the release pattern in the jackpot game based on the winning symbol, and after the big hit game The presence / absence of activation of the open extension function, the probability variation state, the number of continuations of the short-time state, etc. are determined, and the process proceeds to S270.

  With reference to the type of jackpot symbol, a different open pattern is determined depending on whether this is a probability variation symbol or a normal symbol. The information related to the symbol type is stored in a predetermined buffer, and it is referred to in the control during the big hit gaming state so as to determine whether or not to perform the control processing related to the execution of the long release. Configure.

  On the other hand, in S260, which is shifted to when winning out of the big hit lottery, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, and the like related to the digested hold memory, and S265. The process is transferred to.

  In S265, the main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability change state (number of times of probability change) and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the time-short state (number of times reduced). Then, the process proceeds to S270.

  In S270, the main controller 80 instructs the sub-integrated controller 83 to execute a first hold number command indicating the number of first hold memories after the big hit lottery and a second hold number indicating the number of second hold memories after the big win lottery. Send pending number command. In addition, the display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested hold memory is started, and the symbol effect is started by transmitting a variation start command indicating the variation time of the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, a symbol designating command for instructing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 10, in S280 that shifts during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has passed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S280: Yes), the process proceeds to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process ends.

  In S285, the main control device 80 ends the special symbol fluctuation display, displays the special symbol confirmation symbol, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the effect symbol confirmation display, This process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S290 that shifts during the special figure confirmation display, main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295. If the determination is negative (S290: No), the process ends.

  In S295, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S300.

  In S300, main controller 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process proceeds to S335.

  In S305, main controller 80 refers to a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set, and if the probability variation flag is set, clears the probability variation flag (S310), and then proceeds to S315. .

  In S315, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set, and when the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction flag is cleared (S320), and then the process proceeds to S325. .

  Then, main controller 80 executes the condition device operation start process (S325) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S327), and notifies the command for notifying the winning in the big hit lottery, the privilege content, and the like. The command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S330), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S335 that is shifted to when the negative determination is obtained in S300, the main control device 80 refers to the probability variation flag, and when the flag is set (S335: Yes), refers to the probability variation number. (S340). If the probability variation count is 0 (S340: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S345), and the process proceeds to S347.

  In S347, main controller 80 clears the limiter counter, and proceeds to S350.

  In S350, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and when the flag is set (S350: Yes), refers to the number of time reductions (S355). If the time reduction count is 0 (S355: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S360), and the process proceeds to S365.

  In S365, the main controller 80 executes state designation command transmission processing for transmitting a state designation command for notifying the sub game control apparatus 83 of the current gaming state and the number of continuations of the current gaming state. The process ends.

(5) About jackpot game process Next, the jackpot game process which performs a jackpot game is demonstrated using the flowchart of FIGS. This process is executed subsequent to the success / failure determination process.

  In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous action device is in operation, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S510. If the determination is negative (S500: No), the process ends.

  In S510, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the second grand prize winning opening 21 is being opened, that is, whether or not 5R is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S510: Yes), The process proceeds to S545 in FIG. 13 and, in the case of a negative determination (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first grand prize opening 20 is being opened, that is, whether or not a round other than 5R is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S575 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during each round interval in the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. In the case of determination (S520: No), the process proceeds to S525.

  In S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S525: Yes), the process proceeds to S645 in FIG. In the case (S525: No), the process proceeds to S530.

  In S530, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the performance time of the big hit start effect which is performed until the big hit game is started after winning the big hit lottery. If the determination is affirmative (S530). : Yes), the process proceeds to S535, and in the case of a negative determination (S530: No), this process ends.

  In S535, the main controller 80 executes the first big prize opening process for opening the first big prize opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbol (executes the 1R big prize game) and the number of rounds. Is set to 1 (S540), and the process is terminated.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, in S545, the process proceeds to the opening of the second big prize opening 21, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a ball has entered the specific area 15 based on a signal from the probability variation SW 15a. If the determination is affirmative (S545: Yes), the process proceeds to S550. If the determination is negative (S545: No), the process proceeds to S555.

  In S550, main controller 80 sets a specific flag, and proceeds to S555.

  In S555, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the second big prize opening 21 has become nine. If the determination is affirmative (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S565. If the determination is negative (S555: No), the process proceeds to S560.

  In S555, the number of game balls detected by the second count SW 21a in the round is detected and counted. Further, it is determined whether or not the counted result has reached a predetermined number that is a predetermined upper limit for winning, that is, nine in this embodiment.

  In S560, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the second big prize opening 21 determined according to the opening pattern has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S560: Yes), the process proceeds to S565. If the determination is negative (S560: No), the process is terminated.

  In S560, the main controller 80 changes the opening time of the second big prize winning opening 21 of the 5R (specific round) based on whether the current big hit is a big hit with a normal symbol or a big hit with a probable variation symbol. Yes. That is, in the “big hit game process” of the present embodiment, in 5R, a short-term release of 0.06 s is executed in the case of a normal symbol, and a long-term release of 28 s is executed in the case of a probability variable symbol. These opening times are scheduled at the start of opening, and before reaching the opening time, if the number of detection of the second count SW 21a reaches the prescribed number of winnings that is the upper limit to the big winning opening, The opening is configured to end before the opening time expires.

  In S565, the main controller 80 executes a second grand prize opening closing process for closing the second big prize opening 21, and the process proceeds to S570.

  In S565, the main controller 80 executes the closing process of the second big prize opening without waiting for the determination of the end of the opening time in S560 based on the occurrence of the prescribed number of winnings in S555.

  In S570, the main control device 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S575, which proceeds while the first grand prize opening 20 is open, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 20 has become nine. If the determination is affirmative (S575: Yes), the process proceeds to S585. If the determination is negative (S575: No), the process proceeds to S580.

  In S580, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the first big prize opening 20 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S580: Yes), the process proceeds to S585 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S580: No), this processing is shifted.

  In S585, the main controller 80 executes a first big prize opening closing process for closing the first big prize opening 20, and the process proceeds to S590.

  In S590, main controller 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S600 that shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached based on the release counter and the release pattern of the jackpot game, and an affirmative determination is made. In the case of (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the process proceeds to S615.

  In S605, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for performing effects (also called a jackpot end effect, an ending effect, an ED effect, etc.) when the jackpot game is ended, and clears the opening counter ( S610), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit game interval time has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620 and the determination is negative. (S615: No), this process is terminated.

  In S620, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is a round to open the first big prize opening 20 based on the opening counter and the opening pattern of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S620: Yes), The process proceeds to S625, and in the case of a negative determination (S620: No), the process proceeds to S635. That is, in S620, it is determined whether the round is other than 5R.

  In S625, the main controller 80 executes the first big prize opening release process for opening the first big prize opening 20, and increments the release counter indicating the number of rounds (S630), and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S635, the main controller 80 executes the second big prize opening release process for opening the second big prize opening 21, and increments the release counter indicating the number of rounds (S640), and ends this process. .

  In other words, in S635, as the 5R opening pattern, depending on whether the current big hit is caused by the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol, for example, it is opened for a short period of 0.06 s or for a long period of 28 s. Whether or not to open is determined, and based on this, the opening process is executed.

  The main controller 80 starts the opening / closing control of the specific area 15 by starting the opening / closing control of the shutter 14, that is, the driving control of the shutter solenoid 14 a simultaneously with the opening of the second big prize opening 21. The opening / closing control is executed by a “shutter control process” that shifts at every interruption following the main process (big hit game process). In the shutter control process, the opening / closing control of the shutter 14 is performed by the driving control of the shutter solenoid 14a, whereby the shutter 14 is closed and the specific area 15 where the game ball cannot pass is opened to play the game. Change the sphere to pass. As a predetermined opening operation of the shutter 14 as the distributing means, a short opening operation and a long opening operation which will be described later are provided.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the probability of entering the specific area 15 is adjusted by both the opening time of the second big prize opening 21 and the opening time of the shutter 14, but it is also possible to control only one of them. good.

  When adjusting both, it is possible to design the winning probability to the specific area 15 with high accuracy, and to make it difficult to produce irregular game results.

  On the other hand, in the case of performing only the opening time of the second big winning opening 21, even if it is opened for a short period of time, if it enters the ball, it can be a game that can be expected to pass to the specific area 15, the game ball is the first It is possible to give the player an interest relating to whether or not to enter the two major winning holes 21.

  Further, when the adjustment is performed only with the operation mode of the shutter 14, even when the shutter 14 is in the short opening operation, the second big winning opening 21 can be opened for a long time, and even if it is difficult to enter the specific area 15, the big hit Even so, it is possible to equally give away the winning balls for winning the big winning opening. In addition, there is an effect that it is difficult to estimate the high possibility of passage from the open mode of the special winning opening to the specific area 15. The control process will be described later in detail.

  Note that both the short opening operation and the long opening operation, which are predetermined opening operations of the shutter 14, are operations that change at least the specific area 15 to a state in which a game ball can pass. However, regarding the possibility of passage, the short opening operation is set to be extremely low as compared with the long opening operation. In the short opening operation, the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area 15 in a state where it is difficult to pass (not impossible to pass). In the long opening operation, the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area 15 easily.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, in S645 that shifts to the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S645: Yes). , The process proceeds to S650, and in the case of a negative determination (S645: No), this process ends.

  In subsequent S650 and S655, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S660.

  In S660, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a specific flag indicating that a ball has entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determining device 13 is set during the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S660: Yes), the process proceeds to S662. If the determination is negative (S660: No), the process proceeds to S680.

  In S662, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the limiter counter is equal to or greater than the number of probability variation limiters. If the determination is affirmative (S662: Yes), the process proceeds to S685 and if the determination is negative. (S662: No), the process proceeds to S665.

  In S665, the main controller 80 sets the probability variation state, the number of times the time-short state is continued, and the like previously determined according to the winning symbol. In addition, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set (S670), the specific flag is cleared (S675), the limiter counter is incremented (S677), and the process proceeds to S695.

  On the other hand, in S680, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time-saving state is reached after the end of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S680: Yes), the process proceeds to S685 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S680: No), the process proceeds to S695.

  In S685, main controller 80 sets the number of times of the short time state determined previously according to the winning symbol. In addition, the time reduction flag is set (S690), the limiter counter is cleared (S692), and the process proceeds to S695.

  In S695 and S698, the main control device 80 notifies the sub-integrated control device 83 of the jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, and the number of times the gaming state is continued. Send the status designation command and end this process.

(6) About Production In the pachinko machine 50, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the production design control device 82 and the like based on a command from the main control device 80, and via the screen of the production design display device 6, the speaker 66, and the like. Perform various productions. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect to display a pseudo symbol in a variable manner via the effect symbol control device 82 based on a change start command from the main control device 80, etc. Based on the effect design control device 82, the hold effect for displaying the hold symbol is performed. In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 may perform a prefetch effect based on a command indicating the prefetch result received from the main control device 80. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 is based on the command from the main control device 80, and the progress status of the big hit game (for example, the total number of rounds, the current round, the number of winnings to the big winning mouth, the number of winning balls, etc. ) And a time-limit effect, which will be described later. In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect for variably displaying a pseudo symbol via the effect symbol control device 82 based on a command from the main control device 80, and then performs a predetermined jackpot symbol, that is, a normal symbol or a probability change. The pseudo jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol is fixedly displayed.

  These effects are performed in a mode according to the effect mode, and at least a normal mode, a normal time short mode, a special short time mode, a first effect mode, and a second effect mode are provided as the effect modes.

  Note that the first effect mode is a mode that is shifted when the gaming state becomes a certain change + short time state, and an effect is provided to notify or suggest that the current gaming state is the certain change + short time state.

  On the other hand, 2nd production mode is a mode which transfers to the opportunity of the action | operation of a limiter function. The gaming state in the second effect mode is either the probability change + short time state or the normal time short state, and the second effect mode continues as long as the gaming state continues. Further, during the second effect mode, a time limit effect that makes it appear that a privilege is granted by a so-called ST machine is performed (details will be described later).

(7) Transition of effect mode The sub integrated control device 83 changes the effect mode based on the current gaming state indicated by the state designation command received from the main control device 80 (see FIG. 16).

  Specifically, when the received state designation command indicates that the current gaming state is the normal state, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the effect mode to the normal mode.

  When the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started in the normal mode indicates the probability change + short time state (when the game state becomes the probability change + short time state after the probability big hit game), the first Transition to production mode. In addition, when the state designation command indicates a short-time state (when a normal big hit is won or a game ball does not enter the specific area 15 in a probable big hit game), the normal short-time mode is entered. To do.

  Further, when the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started during the first effect mode indicates a certain change + short time state, the first effect mode is maintained. When the state designation command indicates a time reduction state, the mode is shifted to the normal time reduction mode in principle. However, when the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started during the operation of the limiter function indicates that it is in the time-saving state, the mode shifts to the special time-saving mode.

  Note that the sub integrated control device 83 may determine whether or not the limiter function is in operation by counting the number of jackpots that have occurred during the continuation of the first presentation mode (probability change + short time state). In addition to this, the sub-integrated control device 83 preliminarily determines the gaming state after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol information sent from the main control device 80 at the start of symbol variation, and a status designation command is sent. It is also conceivable to determine the effect mode before and start the effect. As a result, for example, it is possible to produce an effect that suggests that the effect mode changes from the time of symbol variation that becomes a big hit. In addition, based on a command from the main controller 80, it may be determined whether or not the limiter function is in operation.

  Further, when the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started during the normal time reduction mode indicates a certain change + time reduction state, the mode shifts to the first effect mode. Further, during the normal time reduction mode, when the state designation command received after the special symbol confirmation display indicates the normal state (when the normal time reduction state is completed), the mode shifts to the normal mode.

  Further, when the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game is in the special time reduction mode, when the probability change + time reduction state or the time reduction state is indicated, the mode shifts to the second effect mode. When the state designation command indicates the certain change + short time state, the mode may shift to the second effect mode, and when the state specification command indicates the short time state, the normal time mode may be shifted. Further, during the special time reduction mode, when the state designation command received after the special symbol confirmation display indicates the normal state (when the special time reduction state is completed), the mode shifts to the normal mode.

  Further, when the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game started during the second effect mode indicates a certain change + short time state or a short time state, the second effect mode is maintained. Further, during the second effect mode, when the state designation command received after the special symbol confirmation display indicates the normal state (when the normal time-short state is completed), the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

(8) About production in the normal mode and the normal time reduction mode During the normal mode, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a design effect, a hold effect, and the like. The effect screen 1000 is an example of a screen displayed on the effect symbol control device 82 during these effects (FIG. 17A).

  On the other hand, the sub integrated control device 83 performs the symbol effect, the hold effect, and the like even during the normal time reduction mode. The effect screen 1001 displayed at this time can be further executed during the normal time reduction mode (normal time short state). The number of jackpot lotteries (number of remaining times) is displayed (FIG. 17B). The sub-integrated control device 83 specifies the normal number of times based on the state designation command received at the end of the big hit game, and counts the remaining number of times based on the number of times of the normal time and the number of symbol effects, etc. Display on the screen. When specifying the normal time reduction number based on the state designation command, it is conceivable to specify the time reduction number based on the symbol information sent at the start of the change.

  Then, as the jackpot effect of the jackpot game started in these modes, effect screens 1010 to 1014 are displayed, and an effect (match effect) in which the main character (Tatsuyoshi Kumano) and the first enemy face each other is made (figure effect). 18). Depending on whether or not to shift to a probable change + short-time state after the big hit game, in other words, depending on whether the type of big hit symbol that triggered the execution of the big hit game was a probable big hit symbol or a normal big hit symbol, The contents of the production will be different. The effect screens 1010 to 1012 are displayed in the case of the normal jackpot game based on the fixed display of the normal jackpot symbol, and the game ball does not enter the specific area 15 in 5R (the round in which the second big winning opening 21 is opened). Reflecting the result, the main character loses to the enemy in the production of 15R (production screen 1012), and this indicates that the game shifts to the normal time short state after the big hit game ends.

  On the other hand, the effect screens 1010, 1013, and 1014 are displayed in the case of a probable big hit game based on the confirmed display of the probable big hit symbol, and a game ball is placed in the specific area 15 in 5R (the round in which the second big winning opening 21 is opened) When entering the ball, the result reflects the result, and the hero wins the first enemy in the 15R production (production screen 1014), which indicates that the game shifts to a positive change + short time state after the big hit game. If the game ball does not enter the specific area 15 at 15R, the hero loses to the 1st enemy in the production as in the case of the normal jackpot game, thereby shifting to the normal short time state after the big hit game Is indicated.

  Although the effect screens 1011 and 1013 show the effect screen in 5R, the effect screen 1011 may be displayed in 5R of the probability big hit game, and the effect screen 1013 may be displayed in 5R of the normal jackpot game.

(9) About the production in the first production mode In the first production mode, it is suggested that the current gaming state is a certain change + short time state, and the end time of the certain change + short time state (first production mode) such as the remaining number of times. It is suggested that the effect of suggesting or notifying is not performed, and the probability variation + short time state (first effect mode) continues until the next big hit. In the first performance mode, the performance is performed in a manner corresponding to the number of probability variation big hit games (remaining big hit count) that can be executed before the limiter function is activated and whether or not the limiter function is activated. In addition, instead of the remaining number of big hits, the number of big hit games that can be executed until the probability change + short-time state ends due to the operation of the limiter function may be displayed.

  Before the limiter function is activated, a design effect, a holding effect, a jackpot effect, and the like are seamlessly performed along with a battle effect in which the main character and the enemy battle each other, and the enemy in the battle effect is switched every time the jackpot game ends. It should be noted that in the battle effect before the start of the big hit game, the state before the start of the battle between the main character and the enemy is displayed, and in the battle effect during the big hit game, the battle between the main character and the enemy is displayed.

  The effect screen 1020 is an effect screen for a battle effect and a symbol effect performed during the period from the end of the first jackpot game until the start of the next (second) jackpot game (FIG. 19). In the battle effect, the state before the battle between the main character and the second enemy is displayed. On the effect screen 1020, the display such as “2nd appearance” and “1 win!” Has been made, and this means that one probable big hit game has occurred (in other words, the number of remaining big hits is three). Is suggested.

  After that, when the big hit game is started, the battle between the main character and the second enemy is started in the battle direction, and the big hit effect is performed. As in the case of the first big hit game, the contents of the production differ depending on whether or not the game is shifted to the probability change + short time state after the big hit game ends. In the case of the normal jackpot game, the effect screens 1021 to 1023 are displayed, and the hero loses to the enemy by the effect of 15R (effect screen 1023), thereby shifting to the normal short time state after the jackpot game ends (first effect) The mode is terminated) (see FIG. 20).

  On the other hand, in the case of a probable big hit game, the effect screens 1021, 1024 and 1025 are displayed, and when the game ball enters the specific area 15 in 5R, the hero wins the second enemy in the 15R effect (effect). Screen 1025), which indicates that the probability variation + short time state (first rendering mode) continues. If the game ball does not enter the specific area 15 in 5R, the hero loses to the second enemy in the production as in the case of the normal jackpot game.

  Although the effect screens 1022 and 1024 show the effect screen in 5R, the effect screen 1022 may be displayed in 5R of the probable big hit game, and the effect screen 1024 may be displayed in 5R of the normal big hit game.

  Further, the effect screen 1030 shows a battle effect and a symbol effect that are performed during the period from the end of the second jackpot game to the start of the third jackpot game (FIG. 21A). In the battle production, the main character and the third-ranked enemy battle each other.

  On the effect screen 1030, the indications “3rd appearance” and “2 wins in succession!” Are displayed, and this means that there are two probable big hit games (in other words, the number of remaining big hits is two). Is suggested.

  On the other hand, after the limiter function is activated, the effect screen 1040 is displayed, and the main character searches for something. In addition to the effect, a design effect, a hold effect, a jackpot effect, and the like are seamlessly performed. Also on the effect screen 1040, a display such as “4 consecutive wins!” Is displayed, which suggests that four probability variation big hit games have occurred (in other words, the number of remaining big hits is zero).

(10) Production during special time reduction mode In special time reduction mode (denoted as ST entry challenge mode in the figure), the production screen 1050 is displayed and the hero performs special training (special training production) as well as design production and hold. An effect or the like is performed (FIG. 22A). At this time, the remaining number of times of the special short time mode (special short time state) is displayed.

  Even in the special short-time mode, the jackpot effect may be performed together with the special training effect, and the symbol effect and the jackpot effect may be performed seamlessly. Also, in the special training production (symbol production) before the big hit game, for example, the main character wins a big hit by indicating that the rock is destroyed, etc., suggesting the transition to the second production mode. May be. In addition, a transition to the second effect mode may be suggested by performing the same display in the special training effect during the jackpot game (the jackpot effect).

(11) Effects during the second effect mode In the second effect mode (described as ST mode in the figure), an effect screen 1060 is displayed, and a design effect, a hold effect, a jackpot effect, etc. are performed along with the battle effect ( FIG. 22 (b)). These effects are performed in the same manner regardless of the gaming state (that is, it is impossible to determine whether the state is the positive change + short time state or the normal time short state from the effect in the second effect mode). Also, in the battle production in the second production mode, the state before the start of the battle between the main character and the enemy is displayed before the start of the big hit game, and the battle between the main character and the enemy is displayed during the big hit game.

  As described above, during the second performance mode, there are assumed a case where the gaming state is a certain change + short time state and a normal time short state. The second effect mode is substantially continued until the next big hit if the probability change + short time state, and if the big hit lottery is performed for a predetermined number of times (normal short time) if the normal time short state, the second effect mode. Ends.

  Here, in the second performance mode, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the normal short-time number (100 times) as the number of continuations in the second performance mode, and the number of start times after the end of the previous big hit game (from the continuation number) The number of times that the number of big hit lotteries) is subtracted is counted as the remaining number. In other words, the time when the remaining number of times becomes 0 is set as a temporary end time. Then, the remaining number of times is displayed together with the battle effect, etc., and it is shown as if the privilege is given by the ST machine (the second effect mode (current game state) is for a certain duration (until the remaining number becomes 0) (Period so that only (period) continues) (see FIG. 23).

  When the game state is the probability change + short time state, when the remaining number of times becomes 0, the time limit effect is finished, and the limit break-through effect suggesting that the current game state is the probability change + short time state is performed (of course. At this time, the second performance mode is maintained).

  Specifically, in the limit breakthrough effect, the effect screen 1061 may be displayed to indicate that the second effect mode is further continued, the effect screen 1062 may be displayed, and another effect mode (super ST mode) may be displayed. It may appear as if it has transitioned to (FIG. 24). At this time, it may be displayed that the remaining number of times of the second effect mode is infinite.

  Note that the sub integrated control device 83 may count the remaining number of times as the number of continuations in the second effect mode, which is less than the normal number of short times, and perform the time limit effect. Then, when the remaining number of times becomes 0, a predetermined effect is added (added) to the remaining number, and an additional effect may be performed, and thereafter, the time limit effect may be continued with the remaining number added. In addition, when the remaining number of times becomes 0, if the number of jackpot lotteries performed after the previous jackpot game has reached the normal number of short times, if the game state is probabilistic + short-time state, the time limit production is ended. The limit production effect may be started, and the second production mode may be terminated if the normal time is short.

  Needless to say, an additional effect may be performed regardless of whether the gaming state is a normal short time state or a probable change + short time state. Moreover, it is not limited to the case where the remaining number of times is 0, but an additional effect may be performed at a predetermined timing, and the remaining number of times may be added.

  In the case of the normal time short state, the number of extra times is set to be smaller than the number of remaining times until the end of the second production mode at the time when the extra production is performed, and finally the remaining number of deadline productions is zero. It is preferable to adjust so that the second performance mode is finished when the time becomes.

  In addition, when the second production mode is continued when the remaining number of times for the deadline production is 0, even if the number of start times after the transition to the second production mode has not reached the normal short time number The deadline effect may be terminated without performing the extra effect.

  Further, when the big hit game is started during the second production mode, the production screens 1063 and 1064 are displayed, and the big hit production is performed together with the battle production (FIG. 25). At this time, the number of jackpots that occurred after shifting to the second effect mode (or the total number of jackpots after the probable big hit that triggered the transition to the first effect mode) may be displayed as the number of consecutive chunks.

  In the battle effect and the big hit effect, the hero always wins against the enemy regardless of the type of the big hit game being executed and whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 15 in 5R. In other words, the battle effect and the jackpot effect are performed in the same manner regardless of whether or not the game changes to the positive change + short time state after the jackpot game (in other words, the game that shifts from the effect during the jackpot game to the jackpot game) The state cannot be determined).

(12) Shutter Control Process 1 Hereinafter, “shutter control process 1” of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28.
As described above, the “shutter control process 1” is a process executed by the main control device 80 following the jackpot game process for each interrupt.
“Shutter control processing 1” is a state in which a normal symbol (normal jackpot symbol) or a probable variation symbol (probable variation big symbol) is confirmed and displayed, and during the game of the 5R (specific round) game or the 5R This is a control process executed by the main controller 80 during the end interval. In the present embodiment, based on the result of passing the game ball to the specific area 15 provided in the second large winning opening 21 while opening the second large winning opening 21 in 5R of the big hit gaming state, A decision is made as to whether or not the probability variation is activated after the big hit game.
As described above, the main controller 80 executes the big hit game process, and when the big hit is made with the normal symbol, the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a short period of 0.06 seconds at the 5th round, When a big hit is made with a probable change symbol, the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long period of 28 s at the 5th round.

  First, in S700 of FIG. 26, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the current time point is during a specific round (5 rounds in the present embodiment) or an end interval of a specific round executed after the specific round. If the determination is affirmative (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705. If the determination is negative (S700: No), the process ends.

  In S705, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is during the end interval. If the determination is affirmative (S705: Yes), the process proceeds to S710, and if the determination is negative (S705: No). , The process proceeds to S715.

  In S710, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the interval time counter, and proceeds to S725.

  The interval time counter starts counting from the start of the end interval, that is, from the end of opening of the special prize winning opening, and counts up until reaching the count value corresponding to the execution time of the end interval. It is a counter. That is, it is a means for measuring the end time of the end interval. In other words, the counter is a means for measuring the waiting time for closing until the special winning opening closed at the end of the specific round (5R) is opened at the next 6R.

  In S715, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the current time is the start timing of the end interval, that is, whether or not the second big prize winning opening 21 is closed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S715: Yes), The process proceeds to S720, and in the case of a negative determination (S715: No), the process proceeds to S725.

  In S720, main controller 80 starts counting up the interval time counter, and proceeds to S725.

  In S725, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the current time is the start time of 5R, which is an example of a specific round. If the determination is affirmative (S725: Yes), the process proceeds to S730, If the determination is negative (S725: No), the process proceeds to S750.

  In the above-described big hit game processing, the main control device 80 first opens the second big prize winning opening 21 regardless of whether the big hit is a positive variation symbol or a normal symbol at the start of 5R. Specifically, if it is 5R due to a probable symbol, it will be opened for a long time (for example, 28 s), and if it is 5R due to a normal symbol, it will be opened for a short time (for example, 0.06 s). It is configured as follows. In S725, it is determined whether the current time is the start time of either short-term opening or long-term opening.

  In S730, main controller 80 executes a short opening operation start process, and proceeds to S735.

  That is, the main controller 80 performs the short opening operation of the shutter 14 in response to the short-term opening or long-term opening of the second big prize opening 21.

  In this embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is immediately performed when the second large winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or for a long period of time. With a timer for measuring a predetermined short open operation waiting time triggered by the start of short-term opening or long-term opening, the short opening operation may be performed based on the fact that the waiting time has elapsed by the timer good. The waiting time may be 1 s, for example, or may be extremely short, that is, 0.04 s. The waiting time can be set as appropriate.

  When S730 is executed by an affirmative determination in S725, the short opening operation that is executed at the beginning of 5R is performed based on the opening of the second winning prize opening 21 regardless of whether a normal symbol or a probability variation symbol is a big hit. Run immediately. As a result, even if a short-term release is executed due to a normal symbol, a short-release operation is executed by executing the short-term release, so even if a big hit is made with a normal symbol that does not allow probability variation Even so, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 15 can be ensured.

  In S735, main controller 80 starts counting up the short opening time counter, and proceeds to S740.

  That is, in this embodiment, the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is executed for 0.04 s, and the short opening time counter is a means for measuring the execution time.

  In S740, the main controller 80 sets 1 to the distribution operation possible period flag, and proceeds to S745.

  In other words, the distribution operation possible period flag is a period in which the shutter 14 for guiding the game ball to the specific area 15 can be operated by setting 1, so that in other words, it is normally disabled. This flag indicates that the certain variation SW 15a is in a valid period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, 1 is set to the distribution operation possible period flag when the second large winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or a long period. In other words, the allocation operation possible period is configured to start when the second large winning opening 21 is opened for a short period or a long period of time in a specific round.

  In S745, main controller 80 sets 1 to the short open flag, and ends this process.

  That is, the short opening flag is a flag indicating that the short opening operation of the shutter 14 is being performed when 1 is set.

  In S750 of FIG. 27, that is, in the case of negative determination in S725, main controller 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the long release flag, and in the case of positive determination (S750: Yes). The process proceeds to S755, and in the case of a negative determination (S750: No), the process proceeds to S790.

  The long open flag is a flag indicating that the shutter 14 is in the long open operation when 1 is set. The flag is configured to be set to 1 in the process described later.

  In S755, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the long open time counter, and proceeds to S760.

  As will be described later, in this embodiment, the long opening operation of the shutter 14 is set to be executed over 32.5 s in the processing described later, but the long opening time counter measures the execution time. It is means to do. In the present embodiment, it is very rare for the long release operation to end based on the count value of the long release time counter being a value corresponding to 32.5 s.

  In S760, main controller 80 determines whether or not the long open time (for example, 32.5 s) has expired, that is, whether or not the count value of the long open time counter has reached a value corresponding to 32.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S760: Yes), the process proceeds to S765. If the determination is negative (S760: No), the process proceeds to S785.

  In S785, main controller 80 determines whether or not the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) has expired, that is, whether or not the count value of the interval time counter has reached a value corresponding to 1.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S785: Yes), the process proceeds to S765. If the determination is negative (S785: No), the process ends.

  In S765, that is, in the case where an affirmative determination is made in S760 or S785, main controller 80 clears the sorting operation possible period flag to 0, and proceeds to S770.

  In this embodiment, as described above, it is rare that the long opening operation is ended due to the expiration of the 32.5 s long opening time set relatively long. Normally, when the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) expires, the distribution operation possible period ends, and based on this, the long release operation ends.

  In S770, that is, in the case where an affirmative determination is made in S760 or S785, main controller 80 executes the end process of the long opening operation, and the process proceeds to S775.

  In the present embodiment, the long release operation is configured to end based on the occurrence of the long release time or the end of the sortable operation period first.

  By configuring in this way, the end of the end interval time that is started by closing the second big winning opening 21 ends, the distribution operation possible period is ended, and based on this, the long opening operation is ended. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a subsequent game ball that engages with the shutter 14 when the shutter 14 is closed, and to prevent the shutter 14 from engaging with the ball at the end of the long opening operation.

  In S775, main controller 80 clears the long release flag to 0, and proceeds to S780.

  In S780, main controller 80 clears the long open time counter to 0, and ends this process.

  In S790, that is, in the case of negative determination in S750, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the second count SW 21a has detected the eighth game ball, and in the case of positive determination (S790: Yes). ), The process proceeds to S795, and in the case of a negative determination (S790: No), the process proceeds to S825.

  In S790, whether or not the second count SW 21a has detected eight winning balls as a predetermined number, which is slightly less than the upper limit winning number, that is, the predetermined number as a predetermined number in the round of the present embodiment. Determine whether. If the specified number of nine pieces is detected, the second big prize opening 21 will be closed, so by setting a number that is before that and the difference in the specified number is as small as possible, The start time of the long opening described later can be delayed as much as possible, and the long opening time can be shortened. Thereby, it is difficult for the player to know whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 during the long opening time of the shutter 14, and the interest can be improved.

  In this way, by making it difficult to discriminate the state of entering the specific area 15, it is possible to effectively implement an effect as to whether or not a certain change is given in the effect during the big hit game.

  In S795, main controller 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short open flag. If the determination is affirmative (S795: Yes), the process proceeds to S805 and the determination is negative. (S795: No), the process proceeds to S800.

  By S795, it is possible to cope with a case where eight winnings are generated, although very rarely, during the short opening operation executed at the start of 5R.

  In S805, main controller 80 sets 0 in the short open flag, and proceeds to S810.

  In S810, main controller 80 sets the counter of the short opening time counter to 0, and the process proceeds to S815.

  In S800, that is, if the eighth count has occurred and the short is not being opened, the main controller 80 executes the long opening operation start process, and proceeds to S815.

  The long opening operation start process in S800 is executed upon receiving an affirmative determination in S790. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to know whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 during the long opening time of the shutter 14, and the interest can be improved.

  In S815, main controller 80 starts counting up the long open time counter, and proceeds to S820.

  In S820, main controller 80 sets 1 to the long release flag, and proceeds to S825.

  In S825 of FIG. 28, main controller 80 determines whether or not 1 is set in the short release flag. If the determination is affirmative (S825: Yes), the process proceeds to S830, and negative. In the case of determination (S825: No), the process proceeds to S855.

  In S830, main controller 80 adds 1 to the count value of the short opening time counter, and proceeds to S835.

  In S835, main controller 80 determines whether or not the short opening time (for example, 0.04s) has expired, that is, whether or not the count value of the short opening time counter has become a value corresponding to 0.04s. If the determination is affirmative (S835: Yes), the process proceeds to S840. If the determination is negative (S835: No), the process proceeds to S855.

  In S840, main controller 80 executes the end process of the short opening operation, and proceeds to S845.

  In the present embodiment, the short opening operation is configured to end based on the expiration of the short opening time.

  In S845, main controller 80 clears the short open flag to 0, and proceeds to S850.

  In S850, main controller 80 clears the short open time counter to 0, and proceeds to S855.

  In S855, main controller 80 determines whether the end interval time (for example, 1.5 s) has expired, that is, whether the count value of the interval time counter has reached a value corresponding to 1.5 s. If the determination is affirmative (S855: Yes), the process proceeds to S860. If the determination is negative (S855: No), the process ends.

  In S860, main controller 80 clears the distribution operation possible period flag to 0, and ends this process.

  In the present embodiment, when the interval time ends when the specific round is not started, the short opening operation is not being performed, and the long opening operation is not being performed, the distribution operation possible period flag is cleared to 0. Yes.

(13) Mode of Shutter Control Next, the mode of shutter control in 5R during the big hit game and the end interval of 5R of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 29 is a time chart for explaining a mode of 5R shutter control as a specific round in which a big hit game resulting from the regular display of a regular symbol is executed.

  In the case of a big hit due to a normal symbol, the second big prize opening 21 is operated for a short period of time by the second big prize opening solenoid 21b operating for a period of 0.06 s. When the short opening of the second big prize opening 21 ends and is closed, the end interval related to 5R is executed over 1.5 s, and then the next 6R starts to be executed.

  When 5R is started, that is, when the second big prize opening 21 is opened, S725 of the shutter control process 1 described above becomes an affirmative determination, and by executing S740, the distribution operation possible period flag is set. 1 is set. Further, when the short opening of the second grand prize winning opening 21 is ended and closed, S715 is determined to be affirmative, and after an interval time of 1.5 s has elapsed after the end interval is started, an affirmative determination is made in S855. By setting 0 to the distribution operation possible period flag in S860, the distribution operation possible period ends.

  Further, when 5R is started, that is, when the second big prize opening 21 is opened, S725 of the shutter control process 1 described above is affirmative, and S730, S735, and S745 are executed, whereby the shutter is released. The solenoid 14a is opened. Further, when 0.04 s, which is a short opening time, expires, the shutter solenoid 14a is closed by executing S840 to S850.

  FIG. 30 is a time chart for explaining a mode of 5R shutter control as a specific round in which a jackpot game is executed due to the fact that the probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed.

  In the case of a big hit due to a probable variation, the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a long period of time by starting the second big prize opening solenoid 21b to operate over a period of 28 s. The

  A game ball won while the second big prize opening 21 is open for a long period of time is first detected by the second count SW 21a, and the shutter solenoid 14a provided downstream of the second count SW 21a is closed. The time is guided to the lost mouth 13b and detected by the lost ball detection SW 13c. On the other hand, when the shutter solenoid 14a is opened, that is, when the shutter solenoid 14a is assigned to the specific area 15 by the shutter 14 during the short opening operation or the long opening operation, it is detected by the probability variation SW 15a. The game ball detected by the second count SW 21a is detected by the lost ball detection SW 13c or the probability variation SW 15a arranged downstream with a certain time lag.

  The long-term opening of the second big prize opening 21 is either the end of the scheduled long-term opening time 28s or the second count SW 21a detects nine winnings, which is the prescribed number. End based on what happened first. The latter case is shown in the figure.

  When the second large winning opening 21 has been opened for a long time, S715 is affirmative, S720 is executed, and then S710 is executed for each interrupt. After the end interval related to 5R is executed for 1.5 s, the next 6R starts to be executed.

  Further, when 5R is started, that is, when the second big prize opening 21 is opened, S725 of the shutter control process 1 described above is affirmative, and S730, S735, and S745 are executed, whereby the shutter is released. The solenoid 14a is opened. Further, when 0.04 s, which is a short opening time, expires, the shutter solenoid 14a is closed by executing S840 to S850.

  Even if the player visually recognizes only the short-opening operation, it cannot be distinguished from the big hit 5R that is not expected to change due to the normal symbol.

  Subsequently, when the eighth game ball is detected by the second count SW 21a, a long release operation is started by executing S800 to S820 by affirmative determination in S790 and negative determination in S795. At this time, the long opening time counter starts counting the scheduled opening time of 32.5 s.

  In the present embodiment, the long release operation is triggered by the end of the end interval, and more specifically, the end of the sortable operation period that is executed by the end of the end interval (clearing the sortable operation available period flag to 0). It is configured to end when triggered by At this time, even if the count value of the long open time counter does not reach the count value corresponding to 32.5 s, that is, even if there is a remaining time, it is configured to forcibly end. As specific control, when S785 is determined to be affirmative, S765 to S780 are executed, and the long release operation is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a performs the long opening operation after performing the short opening operation in 5R in the case of a big hit with the probability variation symbol.

  When 5R is started, that is, when the second big prize opening 21 is opened, S725 of the shutter control process 1 described above becomes an affirmative determination, and by executing S740, the distribution operation possible period flag is set. 1 is set. When the end interval ends, S785 is determined to be affirmative, and S765 is executed, so that the distribution operation possible period flag is set to 0, and the distribution operation possible period ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the shutter solenoid 14a immediately opens the short operation based on the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 21 (short period opening and long period opening) with the start of the specific round. Execute. Thereby, regardless of the type of symbol that caused the big hit, it is possible to ensure the possibility that the winning ball is detected by the probability variation SW 15a in any case, particularly in the normal symbol.

  In addition, based on the fact that 8 winnings, which are slightly less than the prescribed number 9 of the second large winning opening 21, are detected in the big hit caused by the probability variation symbol, a long opening operation that facilitates guiding the winning ball to the probability variation SW 15a is performed. Start running. Thus, the execution of the long opening operation is not started until immediately before the second big winning opening 21 is closed by the prescribed number winning, that is, by delaying the start time, the execution time of the long opening operation is shortened. This makes it difficult to determine whether or not the winning ball has been guided to the probability variation SW 15a, so that the interest can be improved.

  In addition, in the big hit caused by the probability variation symbol, there is provided an end interval that is started after the second grand prize winning opening 21 is closed by the prescribed number of nine winnings and the subsequent winning ball is not generated thereafter. The end of the long opening operation, that is, the closing of the shutter 14 is not executed until the execution time of the end interval expires. Thereby, during the closing operation of the shutter 14, it is possible to prevent the shutter 14 in the middle of closing the succeeding ball from being caught by the ball.

  Also, even if the long release time remains, the long release operation is forcibly terminated immediately by the end of the end interval, so that the important specific area 15 related to the player's gain is freed for a long time. It is possible to prevent a fraudulent person who intends to pass to the illegal specific area 15 in advance.

  FIG. 31 is a time chart for explaining the mode of shutter control when the second count SW 21a detects the eighth game ball during the short opening operation, although the preconditions are the same as those in FIG. 30 described above. is there.

  If the shutter solenoid 14a performs a short opening operation of 0.04 s and the second count SW 21a detects the eighth one before the opening time expires, S790 and S795 of the shutter control processing 1 described above are affirmative determinations. , S805, S810, S815, and S820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long opening operation while maintaining the open state without performing the closing operation.

  Even in this case, the long release operation ends based on the end of the end interval and the clearing of the distribution operation possible period flag.

  FIG. 32 is a time chart for explaining the mode of shutter control when the second count SW 21a detects the eighth game ball during the end interval, although the preconditions are the same as those in FIG. 30 described above. .

  If the second count SW 21a detects the eighth count after the second big prize opening 21 is finished and the end interval is started, S790 in the shutter control process 1 described above is affirmative, and subsequent S795 is negative. Determination is made and S800, S815, and S820 are executed, and the shutter solenoid 14a starts executing the long opening operation. This is due to the configuration of S700 in which the shutter control process 1 is executed not only during the specific round but also during the end interval of the specific round.

  Even in this case, the long release operation ends based on the end of the end interval and the clearing of the distribution operation possible period flag.

[Second Embodiment]
First, the second embodiment to the fourth embodiment described below are characterized by the aspect of the big hit game effect executed by the sub integrated control device 83 during the big hit game state, as compared with the first embodiment. It is what you have. Therefore, description of other configurations and operations is omitted, and the description of the first embodiment is used except for differences described below.

  First, the pachinko machine 50 of the second to fourth embodiments has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but is different in some configurations. That is, as a difference from the first embodiment, for example, in the first embodiment, five rounds are exemplified as the specific round that is the round that the second big prize opening 21 opens, but in the second to fourth embodiments, An example in which the specific round is 7 rounds is shown. Thus, the number of rounds in a specific round need not be limited to 5 rounds or 7 rounds.

  Depending on the type of jackpot symbol, the number of specific rounds may be different, or a plurality of specific rounds may be awarded in a single jackpot game. It becomes difficult to determine the number of specific rounds together with the operation of the big prize opening and the shutter, and it can be more interesting.

  In addition, for example, the opening times of the big prize opening are made uniform, but even when an even number of round games are specified, all rounds are designated as specific rounds, and the number of rounds that can pass through the specific area 15 is set differently in the shutter operation mode. It is possible to increase the number of patterns with different specific rounds that can be passed to a specific area while maintaining a game where a large number of prize balls can be obtained as a big hit, and which round number is a specific round Can be difficult to distinguish.

  In the first embodiment, a configuration having a so-called limiter function is illustrated. However, in the second to fourth embodiments, a configuration example having an ST function without a limiter function is shown. Specifically, when a game ball passes through the specific area 15 in a specific round (7 rounds), the probable state is maintained after the big hit game until it reaches 150 variable display counts or is a big hit. It is equipped with a function of changing the number of times, which is maintained until the electric chew support state or the open extended state) reaches the number of variable display times of 100 times or is a big hit. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 15 in the specific round (7 rounds), after the big hit game, the low probability state does not shift to the high probability state, and the short time state (so-called electric chew support state, open state) It is maintained until the extended state) reaches the number of variable display times of 100 times or is a big hit. Therefore, if the big win is not reached even if the number of times of the fluctuation display exceeds 100 times, the high probability state is maintained only up to 150 times only for the winning lottery probability with the electric support function stopped.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, although the structure which performs the production | presentation mode transition shown in FIG. 16 was illustrated, the example which does not provide the said function in 2nd-4th embodiment is shown.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 of the second to fourth embodiments, when the probability variation big hit game is executed because the probability variation symbol is confirmed and displayed, during the probability variation big hit game, Further, when the normal big hit game is executed because the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed, the second big hit game effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 6 during the normal big hit game. In the second to fourth embodiments, the first big hit game effect and the second big hit game effect have different characteristics as compared to the first embodiment. Note that the probable big hit game in which the first big hit game effect is executed is such that the game ball passes through the specific area 15 during the specific round game (for example, R7) during the big hit and is allowed to shift to the probable state after the big hit game. This is a (expected) big hit game, and the normal big hit game in which the second big hit game effect is executed, the game ball passes through the specific area 15 during the specific round game during the big hit, and the probability changes after the big hit game. A jackpot game that does not allow (unexpected) to enter the state.
The pachinko machine 50 according to the second to fourth embodiments is different from the first embodiment in the points as described above, but the other constituent actions are the same as those of the first embodiment. Use the explanation.

First, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment, in particular, an effect display example will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1) About the first big hit game effect As shown in FIG. 33 (a), the sub integrated control device 83 starts the first on the display screen of the production symbol display device 6 when the probability variation big hit game is started. The display of the big hit game effect is started. That is, in R1 (1 round), as shown in FIG. 33 (a), karate confrontation between the main character “Tatsuyoshi Kuma” and the enemy character is started, and when “Tatsukichi Kuma” wins this game, In the present embodiment, it is informed that a transition to “Tatsuyoshi Chance”, which is an effect executed in R13 (13th round), is made. “Tatsuyoshi Chance” refers to whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 15 during R7 (7 rounds) in the probable big hit game in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area 15. This is an effect of notifying that “Tatsuyoshi RUSH” is executed in the probable game state after the big hit.

  When the probable big hit game moves to R2 (2 rounds), as shown in FIG. 33 (b), “Tatsuyoshi Bear” and the enemy character are continuously displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the subsequent R3 (3 rounds) are branched and developed into different production patterns. Specifically, in the first place, the probability variation big hit game is controlled so as to facilitate the passage of the game ball to the specific area 15 during the specific round game. In the present embodiment, two types of effect patterns are provided as the first jackpot game effect executed in the probability variation jackpot game. That is, one effect pattern is a “winning pattern” shown in FIGS. 33 (c) to 34 (b), and the other effect pattern is a “revival pattern” shown in FIGS. 34 (c) to 35 (b). It is. In any production pattern, although the process is different, the main character “Tatsuyoshi Kumano” is the production content that ultimately wins the enemy character.

  First, the “winning pattern” will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 (c) to 34 (b). When “winning pattern” is selected, when the probable big hit game moves to R3 (3 rounds), as shown in FIG. 33 (c), “Tatsuyoshi Bear” attacks the enemy character and overwhelms it. Is displayed. Subsequently, when the process shifts to R4 (fourth round), as shown in FIG. 34A, “Tatsuyoshi Bear” defeats the enemy character and is displayed with the effect contents of winning. Further, when the process proceeds to R5 (5 rounds), as shown in FIG. 34 (b), a notification that the above-mentioned “Tatsuyoshi chance” has been acquired is performed.

  Next, the “revival pattern” will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 (c) to 35 (b). When “Revival Pattern” is selected, when the probable big hit game moves to R3 (3 rounds), as shown in FIG. 34 (c), “Tatsuyoshi Bear” is overwhelmed by the attack of the enemy character. Is displayed. Subsequently, when the process proceeds to R4 (4th round), as shown in FIG. 35 (a), along with “Tatsuyoshi Bear” who falls down due to damage, a level gauge indicating the remaining power of “Tatsuyoshi Bear” and “ In order to increase the power of “Tatsuyoshi Kuma”, an effect display that prompts the player to repeatedly hit the game button 67 is performed. Furthermore, when it shifts to R5 (5 rounds), as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the power of “Tatsuyoshi Bear” is restored to MAX by the continuous hitting of the game button 67 by the player, and “Tatsuyoshi Bear” is restored. As a result of the resurrection, a notification that the above-mentioned “Tatsuyoshi Chance” has been obtained is given.

  Note that the selection of the “winning pattern” and the “resurrection pattern” is configured such that the sub-integrated control device 83 selects and determines by lottery determination based on a predetermined production random number, but detailed description is omitted. To do.

  Regardless of whether the “winning pattern” or “resurrection pattern” is selected, when the transition is made from R5 (5 rounds) to R6 (6 rounds), as shown in FIG. The first episode of the story begins. In the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, a gaming machine developed with the drama work of the karate family “Tatsuyoshi Kumano” as a motif is illustrated. From R6 (6 rounds) to R12 (12 rounds), that is, R13 ( Up to “Tatsuyoshi Chance” executed in round 13), the digest video of the drama work is provided to the player sequentially from the first episode shown in FIG. 35 (c).

  Of course, depending on whether or not “Tatsuyoshi Chance” was acquired, the contents of the production during this period may be changed. If the configuration is changed, even if the result of R5 is missed, it can be determined by the content of the production.

  Also, in the case of making a difference, it may be possible to increase the joy of the player by making the production contents highly valuable only when “Tatsuyoshi Chance” is acquired.

  Note that R7 (7 rounds), which is the specific round game of the present embodiment, is executed during the display of the digest video. For this reason, for example, the digest video executed in R7 (7 rounds) is configured to provide a premium video that attracts the player's attention, so that the passing of the game ball to the specific area 15 is obvious. You may be made not to. Thus, in the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes to the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds) in which the game ball easily passes to the specific area 15, that is, scheduled R7, It is the structure which does not alert | report the result of this passage. Also, assuming a configuration that makes it difficult to understand the passing of game balls, by not performing such passing notifications, the expectation that "I must have passed" or "Is it really passed?" By having the player have emotions mixed with anxiety, it is possible to entertain whether or not the game will be promising and improve the fun of the game.

  Also, because of this configuration, even if the “Tatsuyoshi Chance” cannot be obtained, there is a possibility that certainty will be given, so the player will be informed immediately of whether or not the “Tatsuyoshi Chance” has been obtained. But you can continue to have expectations.

  When the probable big hit game subsequently proceeds to R13 (13th round), as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the “first big hit game effect” is executed. In the present embodiment, even if any of the “win pattern” and “resurrection pattern” described above is selected and executed, the process proceeds to the “Tatsuyoshi chance”.

  In the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment, different effects are performed according to the result of whether or not the game ball to the specific area 15 has passed in the effect contents after R14 (14 rounds) to be subsequently transferred. It is configured to be When the game ball passes to the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds), a display effect is produced in the mode shown in FIGS. 36 (b) and 36 (c) (“success pattern”). Further, when the game ball does not pass to the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds), a display effect is produced in the mode shown in FIGS. 37 (a) and 37 (b) (“failure pattern”). .

  If the game ball has passed through the specific area 15 as originally planned, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), in the transitioned R14 (14th round), the passing is successful. A notification to that effect is executed. In the following R15 (15 rounds), as shown in FIG. 36 (c), by displaying “Tatsuyoshi RUSH rush!”, The production mode (“Tatsuyoshi RUSH”) in a promiscuous and electric support state after the big hit game is displayed. An effect notification to the effect of transition is executed. Thus, based on the result of the game ball passing to the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds), that is, if the passing is successful, in the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment, the passing success notification and the probability change state are entered. The transition notification is performed.

  On the other hand, if the passing of the game ball to the specific area 15 that should have been originally scheduled does not occur, in the transferred R14 (14 rounds), as shown in FIG. By displaying the comment “Sorry ...”, a notification that there is a possibility that the passage has failed is executed. In the following R15 (15 rounds), as shown in FIG. 37 (b), by displaying “Chance RUSH rush!”, It is obvious whether it is a low probability and electric support state after the big hit game, and it is a certain change and electric support state. An effect notification that shifts to the effect mode (“chance RUSH”) in a state that is not performed is executed. In this way, based on the result of the game ball passing to the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds), that is, if the pass is unsuccessful, in the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment, the passage unknown notification and the probability change state are entered. The transition unknown notification is performed.

  Even if the passage is successful, the “failure pattern” may be selected. For example, when the passage is successful, a determination may be made by performing a lottery determination as to whether to select “success pattern” or “failure pattern” using a predetermined random number for presentation. . As a result, even if the “failure pattern” is executed, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation that the player may move to certainty.

  Moreover, if it is a passing failure, a passing failure notification and a notification indicating that the transition to the probability change state cannot be performed may be performed in the first big hit game effect. As a result, if the player does not pass, the player will not have a sense of expectation, and the player will not be disappointed at the disappointment. Can do.

  As described above, in the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment, R14 (14 rounds) and R15 (15 rounds) based on the result of whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds). ) Is selected so as to select either “success pattern” or “failure pattern” set with different contents.

  The production types of R14 (14 rounds) and R15 (15 rounds) are not limited to a configuration that is undecided until the passing result of the game ball to the specific area 15 is determined, but for example, “success pattern” and “failure pattern” ”Is set, and when the passage result is determined, the production type may be changed to the effect type corresponding to the result. Thereby, the case where it is not necessary to change the production type occurs, and the burden on control is reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the effect types of R14 (14 rounds) and R15 (15 rounds) are different effects depending on the result of the game ball passing to the specific area 15, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, you may comprise so that the production | presentation content concerning the round after R7 (7th round) from which a passage result turns out may be changed according to a passage result. Thus, by providing the player with an effect corresponding to the passage result using a relatively long jackpot game period, even if the passage fails, the game is continued for a certain period of time. It is possible to provide a notification effect that does not give the person a sense of expectation, and to avoid sudden disappointment.

  Next, when “Tatsuyoshi RUSH” of the present embodiment is executed, display is performed in a manner as shown in FIG. Specifically, a boxing confrontation between the karateka “Tatsuyoshi Kumano” and the enemy character is displayed. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is maintained over 150 variation displays, and the short time state (electric chew support state, open extended state) is maintained over 100 variation displays. FIG. 37 (c) shows a state in which the remaining is 120 times out of the 150 probability variation states. In addition, a mode is shown in which the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is fixedly displayed as “537”.

  Of course, the present invention can also be implemented in a game configuration in which the probability variation state continues until the next big hit as shown in the first embodiment.

  Further, when the “chance RUSH” of the present embodiment is executed, the display is performed in a manner as shown in FIG. Specifically, the boxing showdown of “Tatsuyoshi RUSH” is not displayed, and the remaining fluctuation display count and decoration pattern of “Chance RUSH” are displayed. As described above, the “chance RUSH” of the present embodiment cannot determine which state is in the case of an internal high probability / support state or a low probability / support state. It is an effect that is executed.

  In the case of the low probability / support state, the state is maintained 100 times as described above. When 100 fluctuation displays are completed without winning a big hit, the “chance RUSH” is terminated and the process shifts to a normal gaming state effect.

In the case of the high probability / support state, the state is maintained for 150 times as described above. However, this state is maintained until it reaches 100 times in order to make the discrimination from the low probability / support state impossible. Then, if it is not a big hit up to 100 times, that is, if it exceeds 100 times, this embodiment is implemented in a manner as shown in FIG. In the form, the transition to the “Keikichi Zone” in which “Kumayoshi Keikichi” is displayed is performed. The “Keikichi zone” is an effect zone for notifying that there is an internal high probability state, and is executed over 50 variable displays. In particular, a notification display indicating that the state is a high probability state is not shown, but the player may be notified of a clear change by displaying a comment such as “Keiyoshi no Kuma”. Incidentally, FIG. 38B shows a variation display mode that has just entered the “Keikichi zone”.
The above is the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment.

(2) Second jackpot game effect Next, the second jackpot game effect of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41.
As shown in FIG. 39A, when the normal big hit game is started to be executed, the sub integrated control device 83 starts displaying the second big hit game effect on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, as shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, R1 (1 round) and R2 (2 rounds) are the same as the first big hit game effect.

  When the normal big hit game shifts to R3 (3 rounds), as shown in FIG. 39 (c), “Tatsuyoshi Bear” is displayed with production contents overwhelmed by the enemy character's attack. Subsequently, when the process proceeds to R4 (4th round), as shown in FIG. 40 (a), along with “Tatsuyoshi Bear” that falls down due to damage, a level gauge that indicates the remaining power of “Tatsuyoshi Bear” and “ In order to increase the power of “Tatsuyoshi Kuma”, an effect display that prompts the player to repeatedly hit the game button 67 is performed. The effects of R3 (3 rounds) and R4 (4 rounds) are the same as the “revival pattern” (see FIGS. 34 (c) and 35 (a)) in the first big hit game effect.

  Furthermore, when the game moves to R5 (5 rounds), unlike the “revival pattern” in the first big hit game effect, as shown in FIG. The power of "" is not recovered to MAX, and "Tatsuyoshi Bear" is not revived, and a notification is made that the above-mentioned "Tatsuyoshi chance" has failed to be acquired.

  Thus, in the second big hit game effect that is normally executed in the big hit game, it is difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds) in the first place (not allowed or not scheduled). , “Tatsuyoshi Kuma no Tatsuyoshi” wo n’t win and there ’s no directing to “Tatsuyoshi Chance”.

  The effects of R6 (6 rounds) to R12 (12 rounds) in the normal jackpot game are the same as the first jackpot game effect (see FIG. 35 (c)) in the probability variable jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 40 (c). .

  Even in the second big hit game effect, R7 (7 rounds), which is the specific round game of the present embodiment, is executed during the display of the digest video. For this reason, for example, the digest video executed in R7 (7th round) is configured to provide a premium video that attracts the player's attention. Even if the passage has occurred, this may not be obvious. As described above, in the second big hit game effect of the present embodiment, it is difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 15, that is, in the unscheduled R 7 (7 rounds), the game ball unexpectedly passes to the specific area 15. Even if it is, it is the structure which does not alert | report the result of this passage. Also, assuming a configuration that makes it difficult to understand the passing of game balls, by not performing such passing notifications, from the production results that did not even shift to `` Tatsuyoshi Chance '', `` I surely did not pass I don't let the player realize that I don't have a sense of expectation. Therefore, if it is found that the game is suddenly a big hit in this state, it is possible to provide the player with a greater joy as well as a surprise as much as not expected.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in any of the first big hit game effect and the second big hit game effect, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds), this is not notified. .

  In the normal jackpot game of this embodiment, the stage of transition from R12 (12 rounds) to R15 (13 rounds) to R15 (15 rounds) depends on whether or not there is a passage to the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds). 41 (a) (V non-passing) or FIG. 41 (b) (V passing). In other words, regardless of whether or not there is a passage, the same is true in any case, that is, the digest video of the drama work of the Karate “Tatsuyoshi Kumano” is provided to the player until the end of the big hit gaming state. Even if it passes irregularly, the production that has already failed to acquire the “Tatsuyoshi Chance” has already been performed, so the “Tatsuyoshi Chance” that reluctantly changes is not performed, as shown in FIG. Such a big hit ED (ending) effect is executed, and the second big hit game effect is ended.

  Therefore, even if an unexpected and unexpected V passage occurs in the second big hit game production, the big hit game state is terminated without notifying the player of the good news, and suddenly “Tatsuyoshi RUSH” Configured to be started. As a result, the player can obtain “Tatsuyoshi RUSH”, which he did not expect, suddenly and can be greatly surprised and delighted.

  In addition, in the second big hit game effect, even if the unexpected and unexpected V passage occurs, or even if the V passage does not occur as planned, the content of the effect to be executed is changed. In any case, the same effect is produced. As a result, in the case of non-V-passing productions that have no expectation for certainty and no flaws, it becomes “chance RUSH” as it is, so that the player is not greatly disappointed. In addition, in the case of a large V pass with a production content that cannot be expected to be probable, it will suddenly become “Tatsuyoshi RUSH”, but as a result, it will not give good news in a direction that will be a big gain for the player Because there is, it will give a happy surprise to the player, and the interest will be improved.

  In addition, when the second big hit game effect is selected, whether or not there is a V pass, the process shifts to “Chance RUSH”, and after 100 revolutions, the V pass passes to the “Keiyoshi zone”. It may be configured to perform the same pattern as the first big hit game effect to be transferred.

The second embodiment has been described above. Here, the features of the present embodiment will be summarized again. First, in the first and second big hit game effects of the second embodiment, a specific round game ( Even if the game ball passes the specific area 15 as scheduled or irregularly in R7 (7 rounds), a configuration is provided in which this is not notified.
In addition, the first big hit game effect has a configuration in which the effect contents of the round game after the specific round game are changed according to the result of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 15 during the specific round game.
Furthermore, the second big hit game effect has a configuration that does not change the contents of the effect.

[Third Embodiment]
The third embodiment is different from the above-described second embodiment in that the first and second ending effects are provided as the ending effects executed at the end of the big hit game, and the other configurations are substantially the same. Is provided. Therefore, description of other configurations and operations is omitted, and the description of the second embodiment is used except for differences described below.

In the first and second big hit game effects of the present embodiment, as in the second embodiment, in R7 (7th round), the result of whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 15 is not notified. ing.
First, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the third embodiment, in particular, an effect display example will be described with reference to FIGS.

(1) About the first jackpot game effect The first jackpot game effect in the third embodiment is the same as that in the second embodiment (see FIGS. 33 to 35) for R1 (1 round) to R12 (12 rounds). It has become.
FIG. 42 (a) is an example of the aspect of the first big hit game effect in R13 (13th round) to R15 (15th round) when a game ball passes through the specific area 15 during R7 (7th round). FIG. 42 (b) shows an effect mode of the first big hit game effect in R13 (13th round) to R15 (15th round) when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 15 during R7 (7th round). It is an example. Thus, regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 15, the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment is the karateka “Tatsukichi Kuma” in R13 (13 rounds) to R15 (15 rounds). The video will be provided to the player until the end of the big hit gaming state. That is, further, the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment performs a common effect in R1 (1 round) to R15 (15 round) regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 15. It is configured as follows.

  Here, characteristic points of the third embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a “hit end effect (also called an ending effect or ED effect)” executed in the “hit end effect process” (S605) of the jackpot game process (see FIG. 14) described in the first embodiment. As such, it has multiple types of ending effects. That is, a first ending effect and a second ending effect are provided.

  As will be described in detail later, the first ending effect is an ending effect that is selected when the game ball passes the specific area 15 during R7 (7 rounds) when the first big hit game effect is executed. On the other hand, the second ending effect is an ending effect that is selected when the game ball does not pass the specific area 15 during R7 (7 rounds) when the first big hit game effect is executed. . Incidentally, the first big hit game effect is a big hit game effect that is executed during a probability variable big hit game in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 15 can be expected as described above.

FIG. 42 (c) is an effect mode example 1 of the first ending effect in the present embodiment.
That is, based on the result of the game ball passing through the specific area 15 during R7 (7 rounds), when the first big hit game effect is at the final stage, the special area 15 is displayed along with the “END” display indicating that the big hit game ends. Is indicated by a “V” display.

FIG. 43A is an effect mode example 2 of the first ending effect in the present embodiment.
That is, based on the result of the game ball passing through the specific area 15 during R7 (7 rounds), when the first big hit game effect is at the final stage, the special area 15 is displayed along with the “END” display indicating that the big hit game ends. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed, the “Tatsuyoshi RUSH rush!” Display indicates that “Tatsuyoshi RUSH” will be entered (rushed in).

FIG. 43B is an example of a production aspect of the second ending effect in the present embodiment.
In other words, based on the result that the game ball did not pass through the specific area 15 during R7 (7 rounds), when the first big hit game effect is in the final stage, the “END” indication that the big hit game ends is specified. Based on the fact that the game ball has not passed through the area 15, it is indicated by the “chance RUSH rush!” Display that the game ball does not move to “Tatsuyoshi RUSH” but moves to (chance RUSH).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first big hit game effect is executed, different ending effects are selected and executed according to the result of passing V. That is, if the V passage is successful, the first ending effect is selected, and if it is unsuccessful, the second ending effect is selected and executed. The first ending effect is an effect indicating that the V passage has been successful or the transition to the probability change state based on the V passage success. In addition, the second ending effect is an effect that the transition to the time reduction state is made instead of the transition to the probability change state based on the fact that the V passage failed or the V passage failure.

  As a result, in a probability variation big hit game in which a game ball can be expected to pass to the specific area 15 in the first place, the planned V pass did not occur, that is, the player originally gained and failed to acquire the gain. The player can be informed that it is internally. Therefore, despite the failure to pass the V, the first big hit game production suddenly made the transition to “Tatsuyoshi RUSH”, and suddenly moved to “Chance RUSH” instead of “Tatsuyoshi RUSH” Can be prevented from giving a player great disappointment.

(2) About the second jackpot game effect The second jackpot game effect in the third embodiment is the R2 (1 round) to R15 (15 rounds) described above in the second embodiment (see FIGS. 39 to 41B). ).
FIG. 43 (c) shows an ending effect that is executed at the final stage of the second jackpot game effect when the second jackpot game effect is executed in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, in this case, the second ending effect is selected and executed regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 15 during R7 (7 rounds). As described above, the second ending effect is based on the fact that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 15 in accordance with the “END” display at which the big hit game ends, and without transitioning to “Tatsuyoshi RUSH” The display of “chance RUSH rush!” Is displayed to indicate that “chance RUSH” is to be entered (rushed in).
This is in common with the effect that is selected and executed based on the result of the V passing failure in the first big hit game effect. In the present embodiment, the common effects are used. However, the endings differ depending on whether the first big hit game effect fails to pass the V or the second big hit game effect (irrelevant to the result of the V pass). It is good as a production.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second big hit game effect, even when the V passage is successful, the “chance RUSH rush!” Display is made. In other words, in a normal big hit game where no V pass is originally planned, the second big hit game effect and the ending effect executed at the final stage of the second big hit game effect are not changed according to the result of the V pass. It has become. In other words, regardless of the result of passing V, an effect with a content that does not always expect a certain probability change is executed. Therefore, even in the case of a normal big hit game, even if it is very rare but irregular, and the V pass occurs, the player makes a transition from the second big hit game effect to the probability change including the second ending effect. There is no expectation. Then, if the V passing is successful, when such a big hit game is finished, “Tatsuyoshi RUSH” is suddenly started. That is, the content of the notification effect is different from the actual game content. However, in this case, the transition to an advantageous state that was given up for the player can be suddenly acquired by the surprise, so that the player is surprised and delighted, but does not suffer from the disadvantage. It will not improve and decrease.

The third embodiment has been described above. Here, the features of this embodiment will be summarized again. First, the big hit game effect of the third embodiment includes an ending effect. The ending effect includes at least a first ending effect and a second ending effect.
Further, the first and second big hit game effects have a configuration that does not notify this even if the game ball passes through the specific area 15 as scheduled or irregularly.
In addition, when the first big hit game effect is executed, if the game ball passes to the specific area 15 during the specific round game, the first ending effect is passed, and the game ball passes to the specific area 15 during the specific round game. If not, the second ending effect is selected.
Further, when the second big hit game effect is executed, the second ending effect is always selected regardless of the result of the game ball passing through the specific area 15.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The fourth embodiment is different from the second embodiment described above in that the notification of the result of passing the game ball to the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds) is limited to the first big hit game effect, Others have substantially the same configuration. Therefore, description of other configurations and operations is omitted, and the description of the second embodiment is used except for differences described below.
First, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 according to the fourth embodiment, in particular, an effect display example will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 45.

(1) About the first jackpot game effect The first jackpot game effect in the fourth embodiment is the R2 (1 round) to R5 (5 rounds) described above in the second embodiment (see FIGS. 33 to 35B). ). In this embodiment, when R6 (6 rounds) is started, the first episode of the story of “Karateya Tatsuyoshi” is started as shown in FIG.

  However, in the following R7 (7 rounds), when a game ball passes through the specific area 15, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), a notification that the V has passed is immediately displayed as “V”. It is configured to execute by. The configuration for immediately informing when V passes during R7 (7 rounds) is different from the other embodiments described above.

  In the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment, after such V passing notification is performed in R7 (7 rounds), R13 (13 rounds) to R15 (15 rounds) are reflected to reflect the result. The same effects as those of the second embodiment (see FIGS. 36A to 36C) are performed. Furthermore, in the ending effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the effect notification is made by displaying “Tatsuyoshi RUSH rush!” Indicating that the game will shift to the probable change state (ST) after the big hit game.

  On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 15 in R7 (7 rounds) during the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment, the “Karateka” already performed from R6 (6 rounds). The second episode of the “Tatsuyoshi” story is continuously executed as shown in FIG. 44 (c), and the immediate notification of the result of the V passing failure in R7 (7th round) is not performed.

  Then, at the final stage of the first big hit game effect, the ending effect is executed in the manner shown in FIG. 45A based on the result of the V passing failure. That is, the display of “chance RUSH rush!” Is displayed to indicate that “chance RUSH” is to be transferred (rushed in) without shifting to “Tatsuyoshi RUSH”.

Thus, unlike the second and third embodiments, when the game ball passes through the specific area 15 during R7 (7 rounds), the first big hit game effect of the present embodiment immediately notifies the success of V passing. It has a configuration.
As a result, when the first big hit game effect, which is a higher performance than the second big hit game effect, is performed with respect to the possibility (expectation) that is likely to change after the big hit, during R7 (7 rounds) Since this is immediately notified when the V passage occurs, even if a highly expected performance is provided, the transition to the probable state does not occur unless the V passage is notified. There is no harm to increase and discourage you.

(2) About the second big hit game effect Although not shown with respect to the first big hit game effect described above, in the second big hit game effect of the present embodiment, even if the game ball is in the specific area 15 during R7 (7 rounds). Even if it passes, it is the structure which does not alert | report the V passage success.
As a result, it is possible to realize a state in which it is unclear whether the V passage has succeeded or failed during R7 (7 rounds), and it is possible to give the player an interest in which it is unclear whether or not it will change after a big hit.

  Thereby, the player desires to become the first jackpot game effect that notifies the passage of V, and pays attention to whether or not the main character “Tatsukichi Kuma” wins in R1 to R5.

  Moreover, even if it becomes the second big hit game effect, since the notification of V passing is not performed, the game can be enjoyed without losing the expectation of the probable change state.

(3) Other Production Modes In the first big hit game production of this embodiment, as in the second embodiment (see FIGS. 33 to 35) described above, the main character “Tatsuyoshi Kuma” and the enemy character Since the Karate showdown is displayed and the first big hit game production is expected to pass V in the first place, “Tatsuyoshi Kumano” won and won “Tatsuyoshi Chance”, then V in R7 (7 rounds) If it passes, it is the structure which alert | reports this immediately.

  However, it is not necessary to limit to such a karate confrontation effect, and it may be constituted by other effects. For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), as the first jackpot game production in R1 (1 round) to R5 (5 rounds), the digest of the drama work of Karate “Tatsuyoshi Kumano” from the start of the jackpot game. You may comprise so that an image | video may be displayed. Subsequently, the digest video may be continuously provided in R6 (6 rounds) to R12 (12 rounds). Of course, even in this configuration, if V is passed in R7 (7 rounds), this configuration is immediately provided.

  When the first jackpot game production is configured in this way, the second jackpot game production may be configured to display the digest video of the Karate house “Tatsuyoshi Kumano” drama work instead of the karate confrontation production. preferable.

  By configuring in this way, the first jackpot game effect and the second jackpot game effect are the same as the contents of the effect, and a difference is recognized between the two regarding the degree of expectation of the transition to the probabilistic state. The player expects only whether or not the V passing success is notified in R7 (7th round), and pays attention to this to play the game.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it was set as the structure which alert | reports immediately about this V passage success only when it succeeds regarding V passage in R7 (7 rounds) at the time of the 1st big hit game production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which notification regarding the V passing failure is made even when V passing fails. As a result, when the first big hit game effect is executed, in R7 (7th round), the result relating to the V passage becomes clear, and the player expects that the V passage has failed by knowing the result. By being greatly discouraged, it is possible to prevent the interest from being cut off significantly.

  As described above, the fourth embodiment has been described. Here, the features of the present embodiment will be summarized again. When the first big hit game effect is executed, the specific area 15 is set during the specific round game as scheduled. When the game ball has passed, the notification related to the passage is immediately performed, but when the second big hit game effect is executed, when the game ball passes to the specific area 15 during the specific round game contrary to the schedule, A configuration is provided in which the notification related to the passage is not performed.

In addition, although embodiment of this invention was described as mentioned above, it is not limited to these embodiment, You may employ | adopt other embodiment, unless it deviates from the technical idea of this invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first prize winning opening 20 and the second prize winning opening 21 are provided, and the second prize winning opening 21 is provided with a probable opening, that is, a specific area 15 inside, and the first prize winning opening 20 is By contributing to the generation of prize balls by opening for a long time in rounds other than the specific round (5 rounds or 7 rounds), the second big prize opening 21 is a game to the specific area 15 in the specific round. In order to contribute to the occurrence of the passage of the ball, the two types of the big prize opening are configured to play different roles, but the structure including only one big prize opening with a specific area built-in Also good.
In this case, it is possible to adjust the difficulty of passing the game ball to the specific area by adjusting the opening / closing time of the special winning opening or the opening / closing time of the shutter 14 with respect to the specific area 15 in the probability variation big hit game and the normal big hit game. It is preferable to set appropriately.
As a result, by allowing a single big prize opening to have a plurality of functions, a limited game area can be used effectively without occupying a plurality of big prize holes.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

Winning to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 as the start port corresponds to an example of establishment of a predetermined condition.
The success / failure determination process executed by the main control device 80 corresponds to an example of the appropriateness determination unit.
The first big prize opening 20 and the second big prize opening 21 correspond to an example of the big prize opening.
Rounds from 1 round to 15 rounds correspond to an example of a plurality of round games.
The jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80 corresponds to an example of a jackpot game control means.
The specific area 15 built in the second big prize opening 21 corresponds to an example of the specific area.
Seven rounds (R7) correspond to an example of a specific round game.
The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine.
The probability variation jackpot game corresponds to an example of a first jackpot game, and the normal jackpot game corresponds to an example of a second jackpot game.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area | region, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display apparatus, 7 ... Normal symbol display apparatus, 8 ... Common figure hold number display apparatus, 9 ... 1st special figure display apparatus, 10 ... 1st 2 ... Special drawing display device, 11 ... 1st start port, 12 ... 2nd start port, 13 ... Probability change determining device, 14 ... Shutter, 15 ... Specific area, 20 ... 1st grand prize port, 21 ... 2nd big prize port 22 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 80 ... Main control device, 81 ... Dispensing control device, 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub integrated control device.

Claims (1)

A determination unit for determining whether to make a big hit based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
A jackpot game control means for performing a round game that opens and closes a big prize opening in a predetermined manner as a jackpot game, based on the fact that it is determined to be a jackpot in the determination of success or failure;
A specific area built in the big prize opening;
In a gaming machine in which a game ball can pass through the specific area during a specific round game among the plurality of round games,
As the jackpot game, a first jackpot game in which a game ball can easily pass through the specific area during the specific round game, and a second game game in which the passing of the game ball into the specific area is more difficult than in the first jackpot game. With a jackpot game,
The jackpot game effect performed at the time of the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game effect corresponding to the first jackpot game and a second jackpot game effect corresponding to the second jackpot game,
The first and second big hit game effects are configured so as not to perform a passing notification for notifying the passing of the game ball to the specific area during the specific round game.
The first big hit game effect changes the content of the effect after the specific round game depending on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area during the specific round game,
The second big hit game effect does not change the content of the effect regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area,
A gaming machine characterized by