JP2018088949A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a prior performance and improving game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine determines that acquisition information is winning information when the acquisition information is information included in a first range while a low probability state is set (a specific game is executed), and determines that acquisition information is winning information when the acquisition information is information included in a second range which is larger than the first range while a high probability state is set (the specific game is executed). The game machine can execute a prior performance suggesting that acquisition information (high probability limited winning information) which becomes winning information in the high probability state (the specific game is executed) while not becoming winning information in the low probability state (the specific game is not executed) is stored.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that stores acquisition information such as a big hit determination random number that is acquired based on a game ball entering a start opening provided in a game board is known. In such a gaming machine, a hit determination is made as to whether or not the acquired information is hit information. If the acquired information is hit information as a result of the hit determination, the variable entrance is specified to be in a state where it can enter. A game (for example, a big hit game) is executed.

  In such gaming machines, before the above-described hit determination is performed on the acquired information, it is determined in advance whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information. There is something to produce. For example, before a hit determination is made for the acquired information, a prior determination is made as to whether or not the acquired information is hit information, and the possibility that the acquired information is hit information is suggested based on the result of the prior determination. There is a gaming machine that produces an effect (Patent Document 1).

JP2013-158530A

  However, the technique for performing the pre-production as described above has been widely recognized by players in recent years, and there has been a problem that it is difficult to say that the game entertainment is sufficiently enhanced.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute a pre-effect, and that can enhance the gaming interest.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the acquired information is hit information;
Specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which it is possible to enter, based on the fact that the acquired information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination;
Prior determination means for performing prior determination as to whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information before the hit determination is performed on the acquired information;
A pre-production execution means capable of performing a pre-production based on the result of the prior determination;
A gaming state setting means capable of setting a low probability state and a high probability state as a gaming state;
With
The hit determination means includes
During the setting of the low probability state, when the acquisition information is information included in the first range, it is determined that the acquisition information is the hit information,
During the setting of the high probability state, the gaming machine determines that the acquired information is the hit information when the acquired information is information included in a second range wider than the first range. ,
The pre-determination means can determine whether or not the acquired information is high-accuracy limited hit information included in the second range but not included in the first range as the pre-determination. ,
The preliminary production execution means is capable of executing, as the preliminary production, an production suggesting that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information based on a result of the preliminary determination. .

  In such a gaming machine, if it is a high probability state, it becomes hit information (specific game is performed), and if it is a low probability state, it is not hit information (no specific game is performed). ) Can be suggested to the player, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The specific game execution means can execute a plurality of types of the specific games,
When the acquired information is the winning information, the prior determining unit can execute the determination of the specific game type performed when the winning determination is performed on the acquired information as the prior determination. And
The prior effect executing means may execute an effect suggesting the type of the specific game based on the result of the prior determination as the prior effect.

  In such a gaming machine, when it is suggested that a specific game of the type desired by the player is performed, when a hit determination is made for “highly accurate hit information” (“highly accurate hit information”) If the player is expected to be in a high-probability state (when it is digested) and it is suggested that a specific game that the player does not want is performed, a hit determination is made for “highly accurate hit information”. Can achieve a novel gameplay that allows the player to expect a low probability state (when the “highly accurate per-bound information” is digested), and enhances the gaming interest It becomes possible.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The prior effect executing means may be capable of executing the prior effect when the high probability state is set as a gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, when a player desires to execute a specific game, a high probability is obtained until a hit determination is made for “high-accuracy limited hit information” (until “high-accuracy limited hit information” is consumed). If the player expects the state to continue and the player does not wish to execute a specific game, the “high-reliability limited hit information” is digested before a hit determination is made for “high-reliability limited hit information”. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that expects to be in a low probability state before, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The prior effect execution means may be capable of executing the prior effect when the low probability state is set as a gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, when a player desires to execute a specific game, before a hit determination is made on “highly accurate limited hit information” (before “highly accurate limited hit information” is consumed). If it is expected that a high probability state will be set and the player does not want to execute a specific game, the “high-reliability limited hit information” is digested until a hit determination is made for the “high-reliability limited hit information”. In this way, it is possible to realize a novel gameability that allows a low probability state to be continued, and to enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The prior effect execution means may be capable of executing the prior effect during execution of the specific game.

  In such a gaming machine, when the player desires to execute a specific game, it is expected that a high probability state is set after the end of the specific game, and when the player does not desire to execute the specific game, It is possible to realize a novel gameability that expects a low probability state to be set after the end of a specific game, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The gaming state setting means, as a gaming state, in addition to the low probability state and the high probability state, the frequency of entering a game ball at the start port is higher than the non-electric support state and the non-electric support state The power support status can be set,
The specific game execution means can execute, as the specific game, a non-electric support specific game in which the game state is set to the non-electric support state and an electric support specific game in which the game state is set to the electric support state And
When the high probability state and the electric support state are set as the gaming state, the preliminary effect execution means suggests that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information as the preliminary effect. At the same time, an effect suggesting that the type of the specific game is the non-electric support specific game may be executed based on the result of the prior determination.

  In such a gaming machine, ““ highly accurate limited hit information ”is stored, and when it is determined that the“ highly accurate limited hit information ”is hit information, the non-electric support specific game is started. It is possible to perform a pre-direction that suggests that. When such a pre-stage effect is performed, for a player who desires to continue the electric support state, the non-electric support specific game is performed and the non-electric support state is not set. Realize innovative gameplay that makes the player expect the game state to be in a low-probability state before the hit judgment is made on the “limited hit information” (before the “highly accurate hit information” is digested) It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A specific area through which a game ball that has entered the variable entrance can pass during the specific game;
The specific game execution means includes, as the specific game, a first specific game in which a game ball is less likely to pass through the specific area, and a second specific game in which a game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area than the first specific game. Is possible and
The gaming state setting means includes
As a gaming state, in addition to the low probability state and the high probability state, a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the start port more frequently than the non-electric support state can be set. And
If the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the first specific game, the non-electric support state and the low probability state are set as the game state,
When a game ball passes through the specific area during the second specific game, the power support state and the high probability state are set as a game state,
When the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the second specific game, the power support state and the low probability state are set as the game state,
In the case where at least one of the case where the high probability state and the electric support state are set as the gaming state and the case where the second specific game is being executed, An effect that suggests that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information and suggests that the type of the specific game is the first specific game can be executed based on the result of the prior determination. Also good.

  In such a gaming machine, ““ highly accurate limited hit information ”is stored, and when it is determined that the“ highly accurate limited hit information ”is hit information, the first specific game is started. Can be performed in advance. When such a pre-stage effect is performed, the first specific game is not performed for a player who desires to continue the electric support state (the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area. The first specific game in which the support state is easy to be set is not performed), that is, before the hit determination for “highly accurate limited hit information” is performed (before “highly accurate limited hit information” is digested) The player is expected to be in a low probability state. In particular, when the second specific game is executed before the hit determination for “highly accurate hit information” is performed (before the “highly accurate hit information” is digested), the execution of the second specific game is executed. It is possible to realize a novel gameability in which the game ball does not pass through a specific area, that is, the game support state is expected to be set to the electric support state and the low probability state. Can be increased.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine capable of executing a pre-production, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the production display apparatus 41 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advancing mode of a game in case the game ball of a present Example enters into the 1st starting port 24. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the advancing aspect of a game in case the game ball of a present Example enters into the 2nd starting port 25. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the influence on the game by the "navigation effect" of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process performed by CPU201 of the main control board 200 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation related process performed by CPU201 of the main control board 200 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the judgment table per special figure of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the symbol selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the prior determination of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the memory | storage aspect of the special figure holding | maintenance of a present Example, and a prior determination result. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command etc. of CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation effect process performed by CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the "navigation effect" of a present Example.

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

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

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front portion of the pachinko machine 1. A window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a synthetic resin transparent plate 4b is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display part of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window part 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to a game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

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

  An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4 a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls lent out through a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. In addition, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and a game ball lent out beyond the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 or a game paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper tray portion 7. The ball is stored.

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

  Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided at the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. 10b is provided. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the direction button 10c is provided in the edge part of the top plate part 7, and the left side of the production button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, and right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions. These effect buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction button 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed. .

  An inner frame and a main body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and one end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the inner frame. (Left side in FIG. 1) is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the game hall by attaching the main body frame to the island facility. A game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and the game board 20 is exposed when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame. It becomes a state.

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

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

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

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the lower right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, and a game ball is provided inside the normal symbol operating gate 27. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided for detecting the passage of. Also, below the normal symbol operation gate 27, a second start port 25 is provided which is a ball entrance (start port) where the possibility of entering a game ball changes. That is, the second starting port 25 includes an opening / closing door 26 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright, so that a game ball cannot enter ( Alternatively, it can be changed between a closed state in which it is difficult to enter) and an open state in which the open / close door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state where the second start port 25 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second start opening 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second start port 25, and a game ball that has entered the second start port 25 can be detected.

  Further, below the first start opening 24 in the game area 21, a first big winning opening 28 (a “variable entry opening” in the present invention) that is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first grand prize winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright and closed so that a game ball cannot enter. The state can be changed to an open state in which the open / close door 29 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter (the “enterable state” in the present invention). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the first grand prize winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first grand prize opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first big prize opening 28, and a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 28 can be detected.

  In addition, a second big prize opening unit 33 is provided below the second start opening 25 in the game area 21 (lower right corner of the game area 21) and protrudes forward (player side) from the front of the game board 20. ing. The upper surface of the second big prize opening unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and is a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (the pachinko machine 1 center side). In the middle part of this rolling surface 34 (the middle part in the rolling direction of the game ball), a second big prize opening 35 (“variable ball entrance” in the present invention) is provided. The second big prize opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can slide (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) forward. ) And a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, and an open state in which the open / close door 36 slides (moves) to the rear side and the game ball can enter (the “enterable state” in the present invention). It can change. A game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38 through a passage provided inside the second big prize opening unit 33.

  Since at least a part of the front wall of the second big prize opening unit 33 is formed of a transparent plate (because it has light transmittance), the player can pass through the front wall of the second big prize opening unit 33, It is possible to visually recognize how the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38.

  A second big prize opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second big prize opening 35, and a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 can be detected. Further, a specific mouth sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific mouth 38, and a game ball that has entered the specific mouth 38 can be detected.

  Around each of the gaming devices described above, there are a general entrance (not shown) through which a game ball can enter, a windmill wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown). Is provided. In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the first big winning port 28, the second big winning port 35, and the general winning ball described above. The game balls that have not entered any of the mouths are discharged from the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

  Even the game ball flowing down the left area (first area) of the central device 40 (effect display apparatus 41) flows down the right area (second area) to the first start port 24 described above. A game ball that flows down the left area is easier to enter than a game ball that flows down the right area. On the other hand, the normal symbol operating gate 27, the second start opening 25, the first big prize opening 28, and the second big prize opening 35 flow down the area on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). A game ball can enter (or can pass). Hereinafter, launching a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left-handed”, and the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball to flow down an area is also expressed as “right-handed”. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and a game ball enters the second start port 25. In this case, two game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the general entrance, 10 game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 28 or the second big prize opening 35, 15 game balls are paid out to the player.

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

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

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25, A gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, a first grand prize port sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize port 28, and a second grand prize port 35 that have entered the ball. A second grand prize port sensor 35s for detecting a game ball, a specific port sensor 38s for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific port 38, and the like are connected. When a detection signal of a game ball is input from these sensors or the like, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input, to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, Transmission is performed toward the launch control board 260 and the like.

  Further, the main control board 200 has a second start port for opening / closing the open / close door 26 provided in the second start port 25 (for opening and closing the second start port 25). A first big prize opening solenoid 28m (for opening and closing the first big prize opening 28) for causing the solenoid 26m and the opening / closing door 29 provided in the first big prize opening 28 to open and close. , A second big prize opening solenoid 35m (for making the second big prize opening 35 open or closed) for opening / closing the open / close door 36 provided in the second big prize opening 35, segment display The unit 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a drive signal to the second start opening solenoid 26m, the first large winning opening solenoid 28m, the second large winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display unit 50, thereby performing these operations. Take control.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an image / audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the command and performs effects according to the contents. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and an upper lamp 5 a, right side lamp 5 b, left side lamp 5 c (hereinafter “ By transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c ", an effect of driving these lamps is performed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 operates the player via the effect operation board 228 on the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter also referred to as “effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c”). Is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

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

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

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

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

<Fluctuation display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball and a right-handed game ball can enter the first start port 24. When a left-handed or right-handed game ball enters the first start port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (determination per special figure described later) A random number or the like) is acquired, and a special figure determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine whether it is “big hit” or “out”. The first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special figure”) is variably displayed based on the result of the special figure determination, and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second start opening 25. When the game ball that has been hit to the right enters the second start opening 25, and the game ball that has entered is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a determination random number per special figure described later) , And a special figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the game is “big hit” or “miss” based on the determination random number. The second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “second special figure”) is variably displayed on the basis of the result of the special figure hit determination, and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can display the segment through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display part 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter referred to collectively as “special symbols” unless they are particularly distinguished from each other) are obtained by switching the lighted LED among the nine LEDs on each display unit. It is displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 200 types of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one type of off symbol (out of symbol symbol 101) can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 401 to 600) and one type of off symbol (out symbol 401) can be stopped and displayed. These types of symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of LEDs to be lit.

  When the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure determination for the first special figure”) is “big hit”, the first special figure When the figure is stopped and displayed in any one of the big hit symbols 101 to 300 and the result of the special symbol hit determination for the first special figure is “out”, the first special figure is stopped and displayed in the off symbol 101. In addition, if the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the second start opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as “special figure determination for the second special figure”) is “big hit”, 2 special figure is stopped and displayed in any one of the big winning symbols 401 to 600, and when the result of the special symbol hit determination for the second special figure is “displaced”, the second special figure is stopped and displayed in the dismissed symbol 401. .

  When a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either a big hit symbol or a missed symbol, a predetermined period of time elapses when the symbol is stopped and displayed in order to confirm the stopped symbol. The display is maintained until it is done (hereinafter also referred to as “definite display”). In the following, the game from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until it is fixedly displayed, that is, the game until the result of one variation display is obtained is also expressed as “symbol variable game”.

<Reservation of special design>
When a game ball enters the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, as described above, special symbol per unit determination and variation display are performed, but per special symbol per unit determination and variation display, Rather than being played immediately after the game ball enters the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a special symbol hold (special figure hold).

  Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 24, a determination random number is acquired, and the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a first special figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, determination per special figure and fluctuation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure hold is stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of first special figure hold (first special figure hold number) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure hold display section 53, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the first special figure hold display section 53. This indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is 0, and lighting one LED indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is 1, indicating that the two LEDs are turned on. It indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of the first special figure hold is three, and blinks two LEDs to indicate the first Indicates that the number of special figure hold is four.

  When the game ball enters the second start opening 25, a determination random number is acquired, and the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure hold. Then, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special figure determination or the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure hold display section 54, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the second special figure hold display section 54. By indicating that the number of second special figure hold is zero, turning on one LED indicates that the number of second special figure hold is one, and turning on two LEDs It indicates that the number of second special figure hold is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of second special figure hold is three, and blinks two LEDs to indicate the second Indicates that the number of special figure hold is four.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, during the special symbol variation display, during the special symbol fixed display, or during the big hit game, the special symbol hold is stored. Judgment and special symbol fluctuation display are not performed. In addition, when a plurality of special figure holds are stored, the special figure about the special figure hold stored first regardless of whether they are the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. Hit determination and special symbol variation display (having a so-called special symbol sequential variation function).

<Game state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the gaming state, “a gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination per special figure” and “a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25”. And are set as appropriate. Among these, “the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special figure determination” is set to the “low probability state” or the “high probability state”. The “low probability state” is a state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the judgment per special figure is low (which is a probability of about 1/100), and the “high probability state” is determined to be a big hit in the special figure judgment. This is a state where there is a high probability (approximately one-tenth probability).

  Further, the “game state relating to the frequency of game balls entering the second start opening 25” is set to “non-electric support state” or “electric support state”. The “non-electric support state” is a state in which a game ball enters the second start port 25 at a low frequency, and the “electric support state” is a state in which a game ball enters the second start port 25 at a high frequency. It is. In this way, in the “non-electric support state”, the game ball is easier to enter the first start port 24 than in the second start port 25, and in the “electric support state”, the game ball is more in the second start port 24 than in the first start port 24. A game ball can easily enter the start opening 25. For this reason, in the “non-electric support state”, the player can make a left-hand strike (to aim at entering the first starting port 24), and in the “electric support state”, the player can make a right-hand strike. It can be performed (to aim at entering the second starting port 25).

  The segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the electric support state described above is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the electric support display unit 58, and during the electric support state, the three LEDs are turned on to be in the electric support state. Is shown to the player. Further, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 that prompts the player to perform a right-handed stroke. During the electric support state, the game ball enters the second start opening 25 frequently, and the second start opening 25 can enter a right-handed game ball. Is beneficial to the player. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is encouraged to make a right turn by turning on two LEDs arranged on the right-handed display unit 59.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big winning symbols, the big winning game in which the round game in which the first big winning opening 28 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened is performed a plurality of times. Start. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35, the right hit is performed during the big hit game. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a big hit game, a “V short” big hit game (“first specific game” in the present invention) and a “V long” big hit game (in the present invention). "Second specific game") can be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 101 to 280 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a probability of 90%. ), If a “V short” jackpot game is played and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 281 to 300 (if the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 10% probability) ), "V Long" jackpot game is played. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 401 to 600 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 100% probability). , "V Long" jackpot game is performed.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, two round games are performed regardless of whether the “V short” jackpot game or the “V long” jackpot game is performed, and the first round game of the two games is performed. Then, the first grand prize opening 28 is opened, and the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the second round game. However, the “V short” jackpot game and the “V long” jackpot game have different “possibility of entering a game ball into the specific port 38”. In other words, in the first round game, both the “V short” jackpot game and the “V long” jackpot game are both open for 10 seconds (or until four game balls enter). Although it is in a state, the opening times of the second big prize opening 35 in the second round game are different from each other. Specifically, in the “V short” jackpot game, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the second round game is 0.2 seconds, so it is difficult for the game ball to enter the specific slot 38. In the “Long” jackpot game, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the second round game is 10 seconds (or until four game balls enter), so that the game ball enters the specific slot 38. Easy to sphere.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, when a game ball enters the specific port 38 during the “V short” big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is “high probability state and electric support state”. (Hereinafter also referred to as “high probability / electric support state”) ”, and when the game ball does not enter the specific slot 38 during the“ V short ”big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is ended “Low probability state and non-electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as“ low probability / non-electric support state ”)”.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the specific port 38 during the “V long” big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is set to “high probability / electric support state”, and “V long” big hit If the game ball does not enter the specific slot 38 during the game, the game state after the big hit game is set to “low probability state and electric support state (hereinafter also referred to as“ low probability / electric support state ”)” Is done.

  The “high probability / electric support state” continues until the next jackpot game is played, and the “low probability / electric support state” continues until 45 symbol variation games are performed (by that time, If yes, exit).

  Here, when the “V short” jackpot game is performed, as described above, the second grand prize winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.2 seconds, and in most cases, the game ball is placed in the specific opening 38. There is no entry, and the gaming state after the big hit game of “V short” is set to “low probability / non-electric support state”.

  On the other hand, when the “V long” big hit game is performed, as described above, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 10 seconds (or until four game balls enter). In most cases, if the player is making a right-hand shot, the game ball enters the specific port 38, and the game state after the “V long” big hit game is “high probability / electric support state” Set to However, the player can intentionally stop making a right strike (and thus launching a game ball) during the “V Long” jackpot game (while the second big prize opening 35 is opened). The gaming ball does not enter the specific port 38, and the gaming state after the big hit game of “V long” is set to “low probability / electric support state”. That is, when a “V long” jackpot game is performed, the player makes a right strike (launching a game ball) during the “V long” jackpot game (while the second big prize opening 35 is opened). Depending on whether or not, the gaming state after the end of the “V long” big hit game can be intentionally selected (from “high probability / electric support state” and “low probability / electric support state”). The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of intentionally selecting the game state after the end of the “V long” jackpot game as described above. It has the main features.

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

  The non-electric support state and the electric support state described above are set by changing the mode for determining the normal figure, the mode for displaying the variation of the normal symbol, and the mode of the game for the normal figure. In other words, the probability of being determined to be per base map in the per-base determination is 1/100 in the non-electric support state and 99/100 in the electric support state. In addition, as the fluctuation time of normal symbols, a long time is easily selected in the non-electric support state (any one of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is selected), and a short time is selected in the electric support state. (1000 ms, 1252 ms, or 1500 ms is selected equally). In addition, as a game per game, a game per game where the second start port 25 is opened for a short time (16 ms × 1 time) in the non-electric support state is performed. A game per game is performed in which the start port 25 is opened for a long time (840 msec × 2 times). As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency at which the second start opening 25 is opened is reduced, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start opening 25 is also reduced. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency at which the second starting port 25 is opened is increased, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is also increased.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol per unit determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed. However, these normal symbol per unit determination and variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes the normal symbol operating gate 27. Rather than being performed, the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as a general figure hold. When a predetermined condition is established, the base symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed based on the stored general symbol hold. Such usual figure hold is also stored with an upper limit of four. The memorized number of ordinary drawings (the number of ordinary drawings retained) is displayed on the ordinary diagram holding display portion 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the general-purpose hold display portion 57, and in the general-purpose hold display portion 57, both of the two LEDs are turned off so that the normal state is displayed. Indicates that the number of holds is 0, turns on one of the two LEDs, indicates that the number of hold is 1, and turns on two LEDs Indicates that the number of holds is two, blinks one LED, indicates that the number of pending orders is three, and blinks two LEDs, the number of pending orders is four Indicates that there is. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the ordinary figure hold is stored, if it is not any of the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol fixed display, or the game per regular symbol, it is the first. The stored per-map hold determination and the normal symbol variation display are performed.

<Display contents of effect display device 41>
Processing for performing the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the game as described above. Processing for performing such an effect is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

  For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”) is performed in accordance with the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, in synchronism with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the variable display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started on the effect display device 41. To do. Thereafter, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variety of manners until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the special symbol variation display (the special symbol stop display). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols.

  FIG. 6A conceptually shows how the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol (first display) that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above. 1 special figure or 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “zolo eyes”). Stop). In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is out of place and is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped at a combination of symbols that are not aligned with the same symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “separate eyes”). Is displayed. The identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a stopped display (determined display) until the special symbol fixed display time elapses.

  As described above, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 and the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 have display contents. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed when the special symbols that are being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50). Since the screen is large and the display content is easy to understand, it is normal for a player to play a game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 41. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 6B, for example, the left identification symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If there is, the middle identification symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays the variation display of the identification symbol (the symbol variation effect) ). In this way, the effect performed in a state where the identification symbols excluding one identification symbol among a plurality of identification symbols are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be a doublet) and the one identification symbol is variably displayed. It is called “reach production”, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach production.

  Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for indicating the first special figure hold number, and a second hold display area 41e for indicating the second special figure hold number, Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reserved figure number (the smaller circular pattern in the figure) is displayed in the first reserved display area 41d by the same number as the number of the reserved figure (small circular pattern in the figure). The upper limit number is 4), and the same number of “holding symbols” as the second special figure reservation number (upper limit number is 4) is displayed in the second hold display area 41e to indicate the second special figure hold number. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. Needless to say, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbol displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50 It matches the number of holds shown.

<Main game modes>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is progressed mainly in the following manner. During the “low probability / non-electric support state”, even if a game ball is passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the second start opening 25 is less frequently opened. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. In addition, it is easier for a game ball to enter the first start opening 25 than for “right-handed” when performing “left-handed”. Therefore, during the “low probability / non-power support state”, a game that aims to enter the first starting port 24 by performing “left-handed” (hereinafter also referred to as “the first figure-specific game”) Mainly done.

  By performing “left-handed”, as shown in FIG. 7, when a game ball enters the first start port 24 (ev. 1), a variation display of the first special figure is performed (ev. 2). In the judgment per special figure in the “low probability / non-electric support state”, it is judged as “big hit” with a probability of about 1/100. Therefore, in most cases, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with an out symbol. (Ev. 3). While repeating the display of the variation of the first special figure, if it is determined as “big hit” in the special figure determination for the first special figure, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol ( ev.4). When the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (ev. 4), as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the “V short” big hit game is performed with a probability of 90% (ev. 4). 5) A “Long” jackpot game is played with a probability of 10% (ev. 6). When a “V short” jackpot game is played (ev. 5), in most cases, the game ball does not enter the specific port 38 (in the figure, V non-entry ball), and again “low probability / non-electricity”. “Supporting state” is set (ev. 7).

  On the other hand, when a big hit game of “V long” is performed (ev. 6), in most cases, the game ball enters the specific port 38 and the “high probability / electric support state” is set. (Ev. 8). That is, as described above, when the “V long” jackpot game is performed, whether or not the player makes a right-hand hit during the “V long” jackpot game (while the second big winning opening 35 is opened). Thus, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game of “V long” can be intentionally selected (from “high probability / electric support state” and “low probability / electric support state”). However, since the “high probability / electric support state” is more advantageous to the player than the “low probability / electric support state”, the player usually makes a right turn to the specific mouth 38. Since a game ball is entered in (V entry in the figure), the “high probability / electric support state” is set.

  During the “high probability / electric support state” set in this way or the “low probability / non-electric support state”, the second start port 25 is frequently opened, and the game ball is moved to the second start port 25. Easy to enter the ball. Accordingly, games that aim to enter the second starting port 25 by performing “right-handed” (hereinafter also referred to as “games mainly of the second special figure”) are mainly performed. However, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when “right-handed” is performed, a game ball may enter the first start port 24, and a game ball enters the first start port 24. When the ball is played, the game described above with reference to FIG. 7 is performed. Of course, in this case, the probability of “big hit” in the judgment per special figure is about one-tenth in the “high probability / electric support state”, and in the “low probability / electric support state”. About 1/100.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 25 (ev. 11), as shown in FIG. 8, the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev. 12). Also in this case, the probability of being judged as “big hit” in the judgment per special figure is about 1/100 in the “low probability / electric support state”, and in the “high probability / electric support state”. About 1/10. Then, if it is determined as “big hit” in the special figure hit determination for the second special figure, the big special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special figure (ev. 14). When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol (ev. 14), as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the “V long” jackpot game is played with a probability of 100% (ev. 15). . When the “V long” jackpot game is played (ev. 15), in most cases, the game ball enters the specific port 38 and the “high probability / electric support state” is set (ev. 16). ). That is, as described above, when the “V long” jackpot game is performed, whether or not the player makes a right-hand hit during the “V long” jackpot game (while the second big winning opening 35 is opened). Thus, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game of “V long” can be intentionally selected (from “high probability / electric support state” and “low probability / electric support state”). However, since the “high probability / electric support state” is more advantageous to the player than the “low probability / electric support state”, the player usually makes a right turn to the specific mouth 38. Since a game ball is entered in (V entry in the figure), the “high probability / electric support state” is set.

  Here, when a “V long” jackpot game is played during the “high probability / electric support state” (ev. 15), as shown by the hatched arrows in FIG. In some cases, a game ball may be intentionally avoided from entering the mouth 38. In other words, “low probability / electric support state” may be selected (set) instead of “high probability / electric support state” as the gaming state after the end of big hit game of “V long” (ev. 17). . This will be described in detail below. When the “low probability / electric support state” is set in this way (ev. 17), after that, when 45 symbol variation games are performed without performing the big hit game, the “low probability / electric support state” is set. “Supporting state” is set (ev. 18).

  In the following, the reason why the player intentionally avoids the entry of the game ball into the specific port 38 when the “V long” jackpot game is performed during the “high probability / electric support state”. Will be described. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game proceeds as described above with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 9A, during the “low probability / electric support state”, the first The special figure ("Special 1" in the figure) is mainly displayed, and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with a low probability (probability of about 1/100). When the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the “V short” big hit game (“short” in the figure) is performed with a probability of 90% and the “low probability / non-electric support state” is set again. A “V long” jackpot game (“Long” in the figure) is played with a probability of 10%, and a “high probability / electric support state” is set.

  When “high probability / electric support status” is set, the fluctuation display of the second special figure (“special 2” in the figure) is mainly performed, and the big hit symbol with high probability (about 1/10) Is stopped. Then, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the “V long” big hit game is performed with a probability of 100% and the “high probability / electric support state” is set again. That is, during the “high probability / electric support state”, as long as the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed, a “V long” big hit game is performed with a high probability (the repeated “high probability / electric support state” is This is an advantageous state for the player.

  Here, during the “high probability / electric support state”, even if the fluctuation display of the first special figure is performed, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with a high probability (about 1/10). When the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the “V long” big hit game is played with a probability of 10% and the “high probability / electric support state” is set again. That is, the “high probability / electric support state” continues with a probability of 10% even when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol during the “high probability / electric support state”. On the other hand, if the first special figure stops and displays a big hit symbol in the “high probability / electric support state” and a “V short” big hit game is played with a 90% probability, The “supporting state” ends, and the “low probability / non-electric supporting state” is set. That is, the state advantageous to the player is ended (so-called falling).

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the “V long” big hit game is performed, it is determined whether or not “highly accurate limited short hit hold” is stored. The “high-definition limited short-pending hold” is “a special-pending holding that a“ V short ”big hit game is played in a high probability state but is missed in a low-probability state”. And, when “holding per high-definition limited short” is stored, during the “V long” jackpot game that is performed before “holding per high-definition limited short” is digested (judgment per special figure), A “navigation effect” is performed that suggests that “high-definition limited short-term hold” is stored. In other words, the “navigation effect” is performed to urge the player to shift the gaming state to the “low probability / electric support state” by not allowing the gaming ball to enter the specific port 38. If the game ball does not enter the specific opening 38 during the “V long” jackpot game (if the player does not enter the specific opening 38 in response to the “navigation effect”) 9 (b), the gaming state after the end of the “V long” jackpot game is set to the “low probability / non-electric support state” as indicated by the hatched arrow in FIG. Since “high-accuracy limited short hold” is digested during the “low probability / electric support state” set in this way, as shown by a broken line arrow in FIG. As a result of the determination, it is determined that the game is “off”, and the “V short” jackpot game is not performed. As a result, the “low probability / electric support state” continues. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when “high probability limited short per hold” is stored, if “high probability / electric support state” remains set, “V short” big hit game is performed. Although the “low probability / non-electric support state” is set, the game state is changed from the “high probability / electric support state” to the “low probability / electric support state” before the “high-definition limited short hold” is consumed. , The “low probability / electric support state” can be continued (the high probability state ends, but the electric support state can be continued). The processing for realizing the game content described above with reference to FIG. 9 will be described in detail later.

C. Game control processing:
The progress of the game as described above is realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing a game control process. Below, this game control process is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 10, when starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), a process for transmitting the various commands stored in the output buffer to the various control boards is performed. In this way, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 performs drive control of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls). It will be.

<Input processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, a game ball is placed in any of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the general entrance port, the first major winning port 28, and the second major winning port 35. When entering the game, the game ball is paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), sensors for detecting these balls (the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the first big prize port sensor 28s, the second big prize port sensor 35s, etc.). ), It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the special figure determination or the common figure determination is performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the determination per special figure is performed based on “random number determined per special figure”, and the determination per common figure is performed based on “random determination per general figure”. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a “variation pattern selection random number”. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the determination result per special figure is “big hit”, any one of the 200 big hit symbols (the first special figure and the second special figure each has 200 types). However, the symbol type is selected based on the “symbol selection random number”. In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the period until the next timer interrupt). It may be done. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

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

  When the process related to the storage of the special figure hold is thus performed, the process of storing the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is subsequently performed. FIG. 11 shows a special figure hold storage process that is performed as part of the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start port. As shown in FIG. 11, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the special figure holding storage process, first, a game ball enters the first start port 24 based on the detection result of the first start port sensor 24s. Whether or not (S252). As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 24 (S252: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first special figure reservations has reached the upper limit of four (S254). If the first special figure reservation number does not reach the upper limit (S254: no), a determination random number (determination random number per special figure, variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number, etc., “acquired information” in the present invention) is used. Obtain (S256). The acquired determination random numbers are stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 ("acquired information storage means" in the present invention) as the first special figure hold (S258). When the first special figure hold is stored in this way, "1" is added to the first special figure hold number (S260).

  Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the determination random number per special figure, the variation pattern selection random number, the symbol selection random number, etc. acquired as the first special figure hold. In addition, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the determination random number per special figure, the variation pattern selection random number, the symbol selection random number, etc. acquired as the first special figure hold. Is called. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the timing for starting the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold has not yet arrived (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), It is possible to determine the mode of variation display and production based on the 1 special figure hold (design variation game and design variation production based on the first special figure hold). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, It can be determined whether or not. Such determination is referred to as prior determination. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, the first special figure hold is performed in advance (S262), The prior determination result is stored in association with the first special figure hold.

  In this way, when a prior determination is made for the first special figure hold stored this time (S262), the first hold storage command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 (S264). In addition to the information indicating that the first special figure hold has been stored and the information indicating the current first special figure hold number including the first special figure hold stored this time, the first hold storage command is stored in this time The information which shows the prior judgment result about the 1st special figure hold which was done is included. The first hold storage command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub control board 220 can execute various effects (preliminary effects) based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure hold. In addition, when the game ball has not entered the first start opening 24 (S252: no), or when the first special figure reservation number has already reached four (S254: yes), 1 Special figure hold is not stored, and no prior judgment is made.

  When the processing related to the first special figure hold is thus performed, it is subsequently determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 25 based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 25s (S272). . As a result, when a game ball enters the second start opening 25 (S272: yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit of four (S274). If the second special figure reservation number does not reach the upper limit (S274: no), a determination random number (determination random number per special figure, variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number, etc., “acquired information” in the present invention) is used. Obtain (S276). The acquired determination random numbers are stored in the RAM 203 of the main control board 200 ("acquired information storage means" in the present invention) as the second special figure hold (S278). When the second special figure hold is thus stored, “1” is added to the second special figure hold number (S280). Also, for the second special figure hold, a prior determination similar to that described above is performed (S282), and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold.

  In this way, when the prior determination is made for the second special figure hold stored this time (S282), the second hold storage command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 (S284). In addition to the information indicating that the second special figure hold is stored and the information indicating the current second special figure hold number including the second special figure hold stored in the second hold storage command, The information on the prior determination result for the second special figure hold is included. The second reserved storage command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects (preliminary effects) based on the prior determination result of the second special figure hold. If a game ball has not entered the second start opening 25 (S282: no), or if the number of second special figure reservations has already reached four (S284: yes), 2 The special figure hold is not stored, and no prior judgment is made.

  It should be noted that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that performs the prior determination based on the special figure hold (“acquired information” in the present invention) corresponds to the “preliminary determination means” in the present invention.

<Details of pre-judgment>
In the following, the details of the prior determination will be described in detail, but as preparation, various determination random numbers acquired as special figure hold will be described first. That is, since the prior determination is performed based on various determination random numbers acquired as special figure hold, the various determination random numbers will be described first.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a “special figure determination table” that is referred to when performing the special figure determination. In particular, FIG. FIG. 12B is a “determination table per low-specific figure” that is referred to when making a determination, and FIG. 12B shows a “high-specific figure special reference that is referred to when making a determination per special figure in a high probability state. It is a “hit determination table”. These tables are stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  In the present embodiment, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535 can be acquired as determination random numbers per special figure, and as shown in FIG. In this case, “big hit” is stored in association with 655 random numbers of 10,000 to 10654 (about 1/100, “first range” in the present invention), and “out” is stored in other random values. It is stored in association. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12B, in the “high-accuracy special chart determination table”, there are 6554 random numbers (about one-tenth, “second range” in the present invention) from 10,000 to 16553. “Big hit” is stored in association with it, and “off” is stored in association with other random values.

  In the judgment per special figure, if the low probability state, refer to the "determination table per special figure for low probability", if the high probability state, refer to the "determination table per special figure for high probability", the first special figure Alternatively, if the determination random number per special figure acquired as the second special figure is a random value associated with “big hit”, it is judged as “big hit”, and if it is a random value associated with “out”, “out” It is determined. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 12, the determination random number per special figure acquired as the first special figure or the second special figure is included in the range of 10,000 to 16553 (the “second range” in the present invention), but it is 10,000 to 10654. If it is not included in the range (the “first range” in the present invention) (in the case of 10655 to 16553), it is determined as “big hit” if it is a high probability state, but “exclusion” if it is a low probability state. Will be determined.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a “symbol selection table” that is referred to when selecting a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. In particular, FIG. 13A is stopped and displayed as a first special diagram. FIG. 13B is a “first special symbol selection table” that is referred to when selecting a jackpot symbol, and FIG. 13B is a “first special symbol reference table that is referred to when a jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed as a second special symbol is selected. It is “2 special symbol design selection table”. These tables are stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  In this embodiment, 200 random numbers from 0 to 199 can be acquired as symbol selection random numbers. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the “first symbol selection table”, The jackpot symbols 101-280 (see FIG. 5 (a)) in which the “V short” jackpot game is performed are stored in association with the random numbers 0 to 179 (90% random numbers), respectively. The 199 random numbers (10% random values) are stored in association with jackpot symbols 281 to 300 (see FIG. 5A) in which a “V long” jackpot game is performed. Also, in the “second special symbol design selection table”, jackpot symbols 401 to 600 in which a “V long” jackpot game is played on a random value of 0 to 199 (100% random value) (see FIG. 5B). ) Are stored in association with each other.

  When it is determined as “big hit” in the special symbol determination for the first special figure, it is associated with the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure with reference to the “first special symbol symbol selection table”. The jackpot symbol is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when it is determined as “big hit” in the special symbol determination for the second special symbol, it is referred to the “second special symbol symbol selection table” and associated with the symbol selection random number acquired as the second special symbol. The received jackpot symbol is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 12, the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination random number acquired as the special figure hold. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 13, the selection of the jackpot symbol is performed based on the symbol selection random number acquired as the special symbol hold. Therefore, when the special figure hold is stored, even if the timing for starting the variable display based on the special figure hold has not yet arrived (even if the change start condition is not satisfied), the change start condition is satisfied. In this case, it is possible to determine in advance (preliminary determination) the result of determination per special figure and the result of selection of the big hit symbol. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, at least the following processing is performed as a prior determination in S262 and S282 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in S262 of FIG. 11 (preliminary determination when the first special figure hold is stored), the first special figure hold is the “high-precision limited short circuit” described above with reference to FIG. It is determined whether or not it is “hit on hold”. That is, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold is made when a “V short” jackpot game is played if it is a high probability state but is missed if it is a low probability state. The determination as to whether or not the “high-definition limited short hold” is made is made by first determining whether the random number per special figure acquired as the first special figure hold is in the range of 10655 to 16553 (“first” in the present invention). Whether or not it is “high probability limited hit information that is not included in the first range but included in the second range”, that is, if it is a high probability state, it is determined as “big hit”, but if it is a low probability state, It is determined whether or not the random number value is determined. As a result, if the determination random number per special figure acquired as the first special figure hold is 10655 to 16553, whether or not the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 0 to 179, that is, Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbols 101 to 280 in which the jackpot game of “V short” is performed are selected random numbers. As a result, when the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold is any one of 0 to 179, it is determined (preliminary determination) that the first special figure hold is “high-definition limited short hold”. .

  As described above, in the pre-determination in S262 of FIG. 11 (pre-determination when storing the first special figure hold), the determination random number per special figure acquired as the first special figure hold is any one of 10655 to 16553. Yes ("Highly accurate limited hit information" in the present invention), and when the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 0 to 179, the first special figure hold is "high probability state" If it is, it will be determined that it is a special figure hold (holding per high-definition limited short) that will be missed if it is a low probability state although a “V short” jackpot game will be played.

  Further, in the prior determination in S262 of FIG. 11 (preliminary determination in the case where the first special figure hold is stored), it is also determined whether or not the first special figure hold is “hold per long at low probability”. “Long hold at low probability” is “a special figure hold in which a“ V long ”big hit game is played in a low probability state”. In determining whether or not this is “holding per long at low probability”, it is first determined whether or not the result of the special figure determination when the low probability state is set is “big hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether the determination random number per special figure acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 10,000 to 10654. Then, if the result of the determination per special figure when the low probability state is set is “big hit”, whether or not the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 180 to 199 That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbols 281 to 300 in which the jackpot game of “V long” is performed are selected random numbers. As a result, when the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold is any one of 180 to 199, it is determined (preliminary determination) that the first special figure hold is “long hold at low probability”. .

  Further, in the pre-determination in S262 of FIG. 11 (pre-determination in the case where the first special figure hold is stored), it is also determined whether or not the first special figure hold is “pending per long at high accuracy”. The “high probability long hold” is “a special figure hold where a“ V long ”big hit game is played if the probability is high”. In determining whether or not the “high probability long hold” is set, first, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure determination when the high probability state is set is “big hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether the determination random number per special figure acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 10000 to 166553. If the result of the special figure determination when the high probability state is set is “big hit”, whether or not the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 180 to 199 That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbols 281 to 300 in which the jackpot game of “V long” is performed are selected random numbers. As a result, if the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 180 to 199, it is determined (preliminary determination) that the first special figure hold is “long hold at high accuracy time”. .

  As described above, in the pre-determination in S262 of FIG. 11 (pre-determination when storing the first special figure hold), the determination random number per special figure acquired as the first special figure hold is any one of 10,000 to 10654. If the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 180 to 199, the first special figure hold is “a special figure in which a“ V long ”jackpot game is performed in a low probability state”. It is determined (preliminary determination) that it is “hold (hold per long at low probability)”. In addition, if the determination random number per special figure acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 10000-16553, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold is any of 180-199, It is determined (preliminary determination) that one special figure hold is “special figure hold in which“ V long ”big hit game is played (high probability long hold)” in a high probability state.

  On the other hand, in the pre-determination in S282 of FIG. 11 (pre-determination when the second special figure hold is stored), as shown in FIG. 14, is the second special figure hold “reserved per long at low probability”? In other words, it is determined whether or not it is “special figure hold in which“ V long ”big hit game is performed if in a low probability state”. In the determination of whether or not “holding per long at low probability”, it is determined whether or not the result of determination per special figure is “big hit” when the low probability state is set. Specifically, it is determined whether the determination random number per special figure acquired as the second special figure hold is any of 10,000 to 10654. In other words, when the result of the judgment per special figure for the second special figure is “big hit”, since the big hit game of “V long” is performed, the second special figure hold is “pending per low probability long hold” "(Preliminary determination).

  In addition, in the pre-determination in S282 of FIG. 11 (pre-determination in the case where the second special figure hold is stored), as shown in FIG. 14, is the second special figure hold “high-precision long hold”? In other words, it is determined whether or not it is “a special figure hold where a“ V long ”jackpot game is played if it is in a high probability state”. In the determination of whether or not the “high probability long hold”, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure determination is “big hit” when the high probability state is set. Specifically, it is determined whether the determination random number per special figure acquired as the second special figure hold is any of 10000-16553. In other words, if the result of the judgment per special figure for the second special figure is “big hit”, all “V long” big hit games are played, so the second special figure hold is “pending long hold with high probability” "(Preliminary determination).

  As described above, in the pre-determination in S282 in FIG. 11 (pre-determination when the second special figure hold is stored), the determination random number per special figure acquired as the second special figure hold is any one of 10000 to 10654. If there is, it is determined (preliminary determination) that the second special figure hold is “special figure hold in which“ V long ”big hit game is played (low probability long hold)” in a low probability state). Further, if the determination random number per special figure acquired as the second special figure hold is any of 10000 to 16553, the first special figure hold is “V long” big hit game is performed in a high probability state. Is determined (preliminary determination).

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the storage mode (special map storage area) of the special map hold and the preliminary determination result. The special figure hold and the preliminary determination result are reserved in the RAM 203 so that the acquired (stored) order can be identified regardless of whether it is the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. It is stored in a storage area ("acquired information storage means" in the present invention). For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the same number of special figure reservation storage areas as the number of special figure reservations that can be stored (a total of eight first special figure reservations and four second special figure reservations) is secured. The special figure hold (various determination random numbers) is stored in the order obtained from the predetermined address. In addition, a preliminary determination result for each special figure hold is stored in association with each special figure hold. As a matter of course, this pre-determination result also stores whether it is “holding per high-definition limited short” described above with reference to FIG. 14 or whether it is “holding per long”. In the example shown in FIG. 15, a total of six special figure holds are stored, and the second special figure hold (various determination random numbers) is stored in the first (first), second, fourth, and fifth. 3rd and 6th, the first special figure hold (various determination random numbers) is stored. In addition, the preliminary determination result for each of the six special figure holds is stored in association with each special figure hold.

<Normal operation processing>
Returning to the description of FIG. 10, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a normal operation process (S500). In the normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying a normal symbol in a variably manner or executing a game per normal figure is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether the game per game is in the normal symbol variation display or the normal symbol fixed display. As a result, if it is not during the game per game, during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, or during the fixed display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned general diagram hold storage area. . As a result, when the general-purpose hold is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area, the stored general-purpose hold is read out among the stored general-purpose holds. Then, based on the read common map hold, that is, based on the general map determination random number, the standard map determination is performed. Specifically, when in the non-electric support state, the probability of “per normal map” is 1/100 (99/100 of the random numbers determined per general map that can be acquired as a general map hold). If the base map is judged and the power support state is active, the probability of “per base map” is 99/100 (of the base map judgment random numbers that can be acquired as a base map hold) A per-figure judgment is performed (99/100 random number is assumed to be per ordinary figure).

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

  In this way, if it is stored that the left LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time or the right LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is lit, the variation time of the normal symbol Set. Specifically, if it is in the non-electric support state, any one of 1000 milliseconds, 2000 milliseconds, and 3000 milliseconds is set, and if it is in the electric support state, any one of 1000 milliseconds, 1252 milliseconds, and 1500 milliseconds is set. Once the normal symbol variation time is set, the normal symbol variation display is started. Then, the determination random number per universal figure (general map hold), which is the target of the normal map determination this time, is deleted from the storage area.

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

  On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display unit 56). As a result, when the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed is a symbol per ordinary symbol, an opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second start port 25 in the game per symbol is set. Specifically, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a short time (16 msec × 1 time) when in the non-electric support state, and when the second support port 25 is in the electric support state, An opening pattern is set for a long time (840 msec × 2 times). Once the opening pattern is set in this way, the game is started per usual figure.

  On the other hand, when a game is being played per game, the opening / closing door 26 is controlled by controlling the second start opening solenoid 26m so that the second start opening 25 is opened / closed in the above-described opening pattern. Make it work. When the control according to the release pattern is finished, the game per usual figure is finished.

<Special action processing>
Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a special operation process (S600). In this special action process (S600), a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is displayed in a variable manner or a big hit game is executed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first displays a special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) while the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) is being displayed during the jackpot game. It is judged whether it is any of these. As a result, if neither of these is the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, the special figure hold stored first is the special figure hold described above with reference to FIG. Read from the reserved storage area. Then, determination per special figure is performed based on the special determination random number included in the read special figure hold. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 12, when the low probability state is set, the determination of the special figure having a probability of being “big hit” is about 1/100, and the high probability state is set. If it is, the probability of “big hit” is judged as a special figure with a probability of about 1/10.

  If the result of the special symbol hit determination is “big hit”, based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold read this time, the change display (design) Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in (Variable game). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 12, when the first special figure hold is read, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number is selected from the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number is selected from the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 as the symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, in the case where the result of the special figure determination is “out”, when the first special figure hold is read out, the off symbol 101 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and the second special figure hold is read out. The off symbol 401 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. Note that the big hit symbol and the off symbol selected as the symbols to be stopped are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

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

  The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 by transmitting a variation pattern designation command described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and uses the (corresponding) effect pattern based on the recognized variation pattern. Perform fluctuating effects.

  In the above-described process of selecting a variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations is referred to instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the currently set gaming state, the result of judgment per special figure, and the stored first special figure. Reference is made to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of on-hold and second special figure hold. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with the effect patterns corresponding to the various game progress situations. For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a flat eye after the reach effect when the result of the special symbol hit determination is “big hit”. In addition, when a predetermined variation pattern (a variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect) is selected when the result of the determination per special figure is out of place, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped at a break after the reach effect. The symbol variation effect to be displayed is performed. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  Thus, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol variation display is selected and the variation pattern of the current special symbol variation display is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Further, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold (the special figure hold stored first) which is the object of the determination per special figure this time is stored in the special figure hold storage area described above with reference to FIG. And the remaining special figure hold is moved (shifted) one by one to the foremost side (first side) (the stored order is moved up one by one).

  In addition, it is judged per special figure whether or not the special figure hold (random number per special figure, “acquired information” in the present invention) is a random value (“hit information” in the present invention) associated with “big hit”. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that performs (“hit determination” in the present invention) corresponds to “hit determination means” in the present invention.

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

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol variation display is in progress. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the definite display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol that has been stopped (determined) this time is a jackpot symbol or a missing symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that has been stopped is out of place, it is also determined whether or not “low probability / electric support status” is set, and “low probability / electric support status” is set. Subtracts the remaining symbol variation game count (hereinafter “remaining power support count”) once until the “low probability / electric support status” ends. As a result, when the “remaining power support count” becomes 0, “low probability / non-power support status” is set. When the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed in a stopped state is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 28 and the second big prize opening 35 in the jackpot game (number of times opened, opening time, closing time, etc.) Set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, when a “V short” jackpot game is performed, the first round game is held for 10 seconds in the first round game (or until four game balls enter). In an open state, an open pattern is set in which the second grand prize opening 35 is open for 0.2 seconds in the second round game. Also, when playing a “V long” jackpot game, the first round game is opened for 10 seconds (or until four game balls have entered) in the first round game, and the second round. In the game, an opening pattern is set in which the second grand prize opening 35 is opened for 10 seconds (or until four game balls enter).

  Thus, when the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 is set, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game start command includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The above is a description of the processing when the special symbol is being confirmed. On the other hand, when the big hit game is in progress, the first big prize opening solenoid 28m or the The second large winning opening solenoid 35m is controlled to operate the open / close door 29 or the open / close door 36.

  At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Further, when a game ball entered from the second grand prize opening 35 enters the specific port 38 during the big hit game (during the last round game), a specific entrance ball command indicating that is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The specific entrance ball command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  When the control of the first big prize winning solenoid 28m and the second big prize winning solenoid 35m (operation of the opening / closing door 29 and the opening / closing door 36) according to the above-described opening pattern is finished, the big hit game is finished. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the big hit game ends, the game state and the “remaining power support count” are set according to the type of the big hit game and whether or not the game ball has entered the specific port 38 (“specific area” in the present invention) (See FIGS. 7 and 8). When the gaming state and the “remaining power support count” are set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

  The “big hit game” corresponds to the “specific game” in the present invention. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the jackpot game corresponds to the “specific game execution means” in the present invention. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 capable of setting the high probability state and the low probability state corresponds to the “game state setting means” in the present invention.

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

D. Production control process:
As described above, the progress of the game is realized by the game control process being performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. However, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the effect control process in accordance with the progress of the game. It is realized by executing. Below, this effect control process is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 10 msec). In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process are omitted.

  When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, every time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200 or each time it receives a detection signal from various boards, the received command and detection signal are stored in the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. Stored in the received command storage area. In the command analysis process (S800), the command and the detection signal stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the received command and the detection signal is determined. A command to be transmitted to the lamp control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

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

  As described above, the sub-control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the sub-control board 220 executes such various effects. This is simply expressed as “the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects”.

  FIG. 19 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to various commands and the like. As shown in FIG. 19, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the hold number transmission command, the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command are displayed. The information is displayed in the first hold display area 41d and the second hold display area 41e of the device 41.

  When the variation pattern designation command is received, the symbol variation effect (identification symbols 41a, 41b) corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is matched with the variation display of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram). , 41c).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of reach effects can be executed as the reach effects described above with reference to FIG. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect as a part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the special figure hit determination is “big hit”, the reach effect corresponding to this change pattern is performed, and then the identification symbols 41a and 41b. , 41c is stopped and displayed in a slotted pattern effect. In addition, when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the special figure per-judgment result is “out”, the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, and then the identification symbols 41a, 41b, A symbol variation effect is displayed in which 41c is stopped and displayed.

  The execution probability of each reach effect, that is, the probability that the change pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected depends on the ratio of the change pattern selection random number assigned to each change pattern in the change pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. Is set. Thereby, the probability that the determination result per special figure is “big hit” (hereinafter, also referred to as “big hit expectation”) is made different among a plurality of types of reach effects. As a result, it is possible to make the player expect that a reach production with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot will be performed.

  As an aspect of reach production, it is sufficient that the player can identify these differences. For example, an aspect in which character images displayed are different from each other, and an aspect in which displayed background images are different between reach effects. A mode in which displayed colors are different from each other, a mode in which identification symbols (left identification symbol 41a, right identification symbol 41c, and the like) that can be displayed in a stoppage at the start of reach production are different from each other are adopted.

  When the change stop command is received during the execution of the symbol change effect as described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c with either a flat eye or a loose eye.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 starts a jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is being played. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and display of a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is being started is started. In addition, an effect that suggests the number of round games (either 10 times or 16 times) of the started big hit game, an effect that prompts the player to enter the game ball into the specific port 38, and the like are executed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as such a jackpot game effect, a plurality of jackpot game effects having different modes (for example, moving images to be displayed) can be executed, and which jackpot game effect is to be executed? It is determined according to a predetermined lottery result and the type of jackpot game.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a specific entrance ball command, it performs an effect indicating that a game ball has entered the specific entrance 38. For example, an effect of displaying the letter “V” on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is performed. Also, when a gaming state designation command is received, an effect corresponding to the set gaming state is started. For example, if the identification symbol 41a, 41b, 41c or its background image is rendered in an aspect (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the gaming state, or “low probability / electric support state” is set, For example, starting an effect of displaying the “number of times of electric support”. Also, when an operation signal is detected via the effect operation board 228, that is, when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated, an effect corresponding to the operation is started.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 may execute a pre-effect when receiving the first reserved memory command or the second reserved memory command. That is, the first hold storage command and the second hold storage command include information indicating the prior determination result. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 may execute a pre-production based on this pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the reserved symbol displayed in the first hold display area 41d or the second hold display area 41e of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. Or a mode corresponding to the result. In addition, as a prior effect based on the prior determination result of whether or not it is “holding per high-definition limited short” described above with reference to FIG. 14 and the determination result of whether or not it is “holding per long”, As part of the production), the following “navigation production” is performed. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that performs the pre-production based on the result of the pre-determination corresponds to the “pre-production execution means” in the present invention.

E. Navigation production:
As described above with reference to FIG. 9, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the “high probability / electric support state”, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol, and “V short-circuit” has a probability of 90%. When the big hit game is played, the “high probability / electric support state” ends and the “low probability / non-power support state” is set. Therefore, when the “V long” big hit game is performed, it is determined whether or not “high-reliability limited short hit hold” is stored. And, when “holding per high-definition limited short” is stored, during the “V long” jackpot game that is performed before “holding per high-definition limited short” is digested (judgment per special figure), A “navigation effect” is performed that suggests that “high-definition limited short-term hold” is stored. In other words, the “navigation effect” is performed to urge the player to shift the gaming state to the “low probability / electric support state” by not allowing the gaming ball to enter the specific port 38. If the game ball does not enter the specific opening 38 during the “V long” jackpot game (if the player does not enter the specific opening 38 in response to the “navigation effect”) 9 (b), the gaming state after the end of the “V long” jackpot game is set to the “low probability / non-electric support state” as indicated by the hatched arrow in FIG. Since “high-accuracy limited short hold” is digested during the “low probability / electric support state” set in this way, as shown by a broken line arrow in FIG. As a result of the determination, it is determined that the game is “off”, and the “V short” jackpot game is not performed. As a result, the “low probability / electric support state” continues. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when “high probability limited short per hold” is stored, if “high probability / electric support state” remains set, “V short” big hit game is performed. Although the “low probability / non-electric support state” is set, the game state is changed from the “high probability / electric support state” to the “low probability / electric support state” before the “high-definition limited short hold” is consumed. , The “low probability / electric support state” can be continued (the high probability state ends, but the electric support state can be continued).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a navigation effect process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. This navigation effect process is a process for executing the “navigation effect”, and is executed as part of the command analysis process (S800 in FIG. 18). When the navigation effect process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not a first hold storage command or a second hold storage command has been received (S802). As a result, when any one of the hold storage commands is received (S802: yes), the prior determination result is detected based on the hold storage command, and the order in which the hold storage commands are received (the special figure hold is stored). The prior determination result is stored in the “preliminary determination result storage area” of the RAM 223 in the order (S804). That is, the preliminary determination result storage area of the RAM 223 of the sub control board 220 stores the preliminary determination result in the same manner as the special figure holding storage area described above with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start command is received, that is, whether or not it is a timing at which a jackpot game is started (S806). As a result, when it is time to start the jackpot game (S806: yes), it is determined whether or not the started jackpot game is a “V long” jackpot game based on the jackpot game start command ( S808). That is, by performing the determination processing of S806 and S808, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the “V long” jackpot game.

  If it is the start timing of the “V long” jackpot game (S808: yes), it is determined whether or not “high-definition limited short hit hold” is stored with reference to the contents of the pre-determination result storage area. (S810). That is, “when a high probability state is set after the“ V Long ”big hit game being executed (when a game ball enters the specific port 38), a“ V short ”big hit game is performed, and the“ When a low probability state is set after the end of the “V long” jackpot game (if no game ball enters the specific slot 38), it will come off (no special jackpot game will be played) and a special figure hold ”is stored. It is determined whether or not (S810). As a result, when “holding per high-definition limited short” is stored (S810: yes), “navigation effect” suggesting that “holding per high-definition limited short” is stored, that is, a game ball The “navigation effect” is executed to urge the player to shift the gaming state to the “low probability / electric support state” by preventing the player from entering the specific port 38 (S812). For example, as shown in FIG. 21, in combination with a jackpot game effect indicating that a “V long” jackpot game is being displayed (character “V long” is displayed on the effect display device 41), “Navigation effect” is displayed in which the characters “Please stop launching the game ball” are displayed on the effect display device 41.

  When the player does not enter the game ball into the specific port 38 in response to such “navigation effect” (when the game ball launch is stopped in the second round), FIG. 9B shows. As indicated by the hatched arrows, the gaming state after the end of the “V long” jackpot game is set to the “low probability / non-electric support state”. Then, “holding per high-definition limited short” is digested during the “low probability / electric support state” set in this way, so it is determined as “out” in the special figure determination, and “ The “V short” jackpot game is not performed, and the “low probability / electric support state” continues.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when “long hold per high-definition limited short” is stored when the V long jackpot game is started, the “navigation effect” is executed. When such a “navigation effect” is performed, a “V short” big hit game is not performed for a player who desires to continue the electric support state (the game ball passes through a specific area). The first specific game where the non-electric support state is likely to be set because it is difficult is not performed), that is, when the judgment per special figure for “holding per high-definition limited short” is performed (“per pin with high-definition limited short” The player is expected to have a low probability gaming state (when “hold” is consumed). Therefore, it is possible to realize a novel gameability that aims to prevent the game ball from passing through a specific area during the execution of the “V long” jackpot game, that is, to set the “low probability / electric support state”. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest.

  Here, as described above, when the “V long” big hit game is started, even if “high probability limited short per hold” is stored, If the “long hold (high-probability state, special figure hold where a“ V long ”jackpot game is played)” is stored, the “navigation effect” is displayed during the “V long” jackpot game. It is good also as not doing. In other words, in this case, after the “V long” big hit game ends, “high probability long hold” is consumed before “high probability limited short hold” is consumed. In this case, if “Low Probability / Electric Support” is set after “Navigation Production” is performed and “V Long” jackpot game ends, “High Probability Long Permanent Hold” is specially set in a low probability state. The figure hit determination will be performed, and there is a possibility that the “V long” big hit game based on the “high accuracy time long hold” may not be performed (in the special figure hit determination, it is determined as “out”). Is possible). Therefore, when the “V long” big hit game is started, even if the “high accuracy limited short per hold” is stored, the “high probability limited short per hold” is preceded by the “high probability long per hold”. (If the high probability state, “V Long” jackpot game will be held) ”is stored, the“ navigation effect ”may not be performed during the“ V long ”jackpot game. Good. In this case, it is possible to prevent the “V long” big hit game based on the “high probability long hold” from being performed.

  Further, as described above, when the “V long” big hit game is started, even if “high-reliability limited short per-hold” is stored, after “high-reliability limited short per-hold”, If “long hit hold (special figure hold in which“ V long ”big hit game is performed if low probability state)” is stored, “navigation effect” is not performed during the “V long” big hit game It is good as well. That is, in this case, by not performing “navigation effect”, even if “V short” big hit game is performed and “low probability / non-power support state” is set, “V long” The “navigation effect” may not be performed.

F. Modified example:
In the embodiment described above, the “navigation effect” is performed when “high-reliability limited short hit hold” is stored when the “V long” big hit game is started. Not limited to this, when the second round game of the “V long” big hit game is started, the “navigation effect” may be performed when “holding per high-definition limited short” is stored. . Also, “holding per high-accuracy limited short” is stored, and “holding per high-accuracy long per long” or “holding per long at low-accuracy long” is stored prior to the “holding per high-accuracy limited short”. If it is present (for example, during the variable display that is out of the first special figure or the second special figure), it is possible to perform “navigation effect”.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “navigation effect” that suggests that “high-definition limited short-term hold” is stored is executed as the prior effect, but the “high probability state is set”. In this case, the result of the special figure per hit is “big hit” (a big hit game is performed), and when the low probability state is set, the result of the special figure per hit is “out” (no big hit game is performed) It may be possible to produce an effect suggesting that “high-reservation limited per unit hold (“ high-reliability limited per unit information ”in the present invention)” which is “special drawing hold” is stored. In this way, it is possible to suggest to the player novel information that “pending per high-definition limit” is stored, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, an effect suggesting that “high-accuracy limited hits (“ high-accuracy limited hit information ”in the present invention”) ”is stored may be performed when a high probability state is set, It may be performed when a low probability state is set, or may be performed during a big hit game. Then, if such an effect is to be performed when a high probability state is set, if the player desires to execute the big hit game, the judgment per special figure is determined for “high-reliability limited hold”. If it is expected that the high probability state will continue until it is played (until "High Probability Limited Hold" is consumed), and the player does not want to run the big hit game, It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that allows a low probability state to be expected before the hit judgment is made (before the “high-reliability limited hold” is digested), and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest It becomes. Also, if the low probability state is set, and the player wants to execute the big hit game, before the special figure determination is made for the “high probability limited hold” ( If it is expected that a high probability state will be set (before the “high-reliability limited hold” is digested) and the player does not wish to execute the big-hit game, It is possible to realize a novel gameability that allows a low-probability state to be expected to continue until it is performed (until “high-reliability limit hold” is consumed), and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. Also, if the game is to be performed during the jackpot game, if the player desires to execute the jackpot game, it is expected that a high probability state will be set after the jackpot game ends, and the player executes the jackpot game. Can be realized, it is possible to realize a novel game characteristic that expects a low probability state to be set after the end of the big hit game, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the “navigation effect” indicating that the “high-definition limited short-term hold” is stored is executed as the prior effect. Although a “Long” jackpot game will be played, a performance suggesting that “Highly Accurate Limited Long Hit Hold”, which is a special figure hold that will be missed if the probability is low, is stored. Also good. In this way, if a “navigation effect” is performed that suggests that “holding per high-definition limited short” is stored, a low per-specific figure determination is made for “holding per high-definition limited short”. If the player expects a probability state to be set and an effect is made that indicates that “high-reliability limited long per-hold” is stored, the “high-reliability limited long per-hold” It is possible to realize a novel gameability that allows the player to expect that a high probability state is set when the per-game determination is performed, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the “V short” jackpot game and the “V long” jackpot game can be executed as the jackpot game, but instead of the “V short” jackpot game, a game A non-electric support big hit game (the “non-electric support specific game” in the present invention) in which the state is set to the non-electric support state is executed, and the game state is set to the electric support state instead of the “V long” big hit game. It is also possible to execute an electric support big hit game ("electric support specific game" in the present invention). And, “high-restricted non-electric support per hold” is stored, which is “a special figure hold that will cause a non-electric support big hit game if it is in a high probability state, but will be missed in a low probability state” It is good also as performing the production | presentation which suggests being. In this way, if an effect suggesting that “high-definition limited non-electric support per hold” is stored is performed, a non-electric support big hit game is performed for a player who wants to continue the electric support state. The non-power support state is not set, that is, when the judgment per special figure for “holding per high-accuracy limited non-power support” is performed (when “holding per high-accuracy limited non-power support” is digested) (Ii) It is possible to realize a novel gameability that allows the player to expect that the game state is set to a low probability state, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the “navigation effect” is performed when “high-reliability limited short hold” is stored when the “V long” big hit game is started. Not limited to this, a predetermined execution lottery may be performed in the above-described case, and a “navigation effect” may be performed when the execution lottery is won. Further, the winning probability of the execution lottery may be adjusted by an employee of the game hall.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of whether it is the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, the special figure per-judgment determination and the special symbol change display for the first stored special figure hold are performed. Although the present invention is applied to a gaming machine to be performed (having a so-called special symbol sequential variation function), the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in the case where only the first special figure hold is stored among the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the first figure special determination and the first special figure related to the first special figure hold stored first. When the second special figure hold is stored, whether or not the second special figure hold is stored, whether the first special figure hold is stored or not is determined. A configuration may be adopted in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that performs variable display of a special figure. That is, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that displays the second special figure in a variable manner in preference to the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority fluctuation function). Further, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that can execute the change display of the first special figure and the change display of the second special figure in parallel (having a so-called simultaneous change function).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the above-described embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the last round game, but the second big prize opening 35 is opened in a round game other than the last game. It is also possible to become.

  In the embodiment described above, a right-handed game ball can be entered in the second big prize opening 35, but a left-handed game ball can be entered in the second big prize opening 35. It may be there. For example, the second grand prize opening unit 33 may be provided around the first start port 24.

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

Moreover, the pachinko machine of the Example or modification mentioned above can also be regarded as the following gaming machines. That is,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the acquired information is hit information;
Specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which it is possible to enter, based on the fact that the acquired information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination;
Prior determination means for performing prior determination as to whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information before the hit determination is performed on the acquired information;
A pre-production execution means capable of performing a pre-production based on the result of the prior determination;
A gaming state setting means capable of setting a low probability state and a high probability state as a gaming state;
With
The hit determination means includes
During the setting of the low probability state, when the acquisition information is information included in the first range, it is determined that the acquisition information is the hit information,
During the setting of the high probability state, the gaming machine determines that the acquired information is the hit information when the acquired information is information included in a second range wider than the first range. ,
The pre-determination means can determine whether or not the acquired information is high-accuracy limited hit information included in the second range but not included in the first range as the pre-determination. ,
The preliminary production execution means is capable of executing, as the preliminary production, an production suggesting that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information based on a result of the preliminary determination. It can also be understood as a gaming machine.

  In such a gaming machine, if it is a high probability state, it becomes hit information (specific game is performed), and if it is a low probability state, it is not hit information (no specific game is performed). ) Can be suggested to the player, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

In addition, the gaming machine described above is
The specific game execution means can execute a plurality of types of the specific games,
When the acquired information is the winning information, the prior determining unit can execute the determination of the specific game type performed when the winning determination is performed on the acquired information as the prior determination. And
The prior effect executing means may execute an effect suggesting the type of the specific game based on the result of the prior determination as the prior effect.

  In such a gaming machine, when it is suggested that a specific game of the type desired by the player is performed, when a hit determination is made for “highly accurate hit information” (“highly accurate hit information”) If the player is expected to be in a high-probability state (when it is digested) and it is suggested that a specific game that the player does not want is performed, a hit determination is made for “highly accurate hit information”. Can achieve a novel gameplay that allows the player to expect a low probability state (when the “highly accurate per-bound information” is digested), and enhances the gaming interest It becomes possible.

In addition, the gaming machine described above is
The prior effect executing means may be capable of executing the prior effect when the high probability state is set as a gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, when a player desires to execute a specific game, a high probability is obtained until a hit determination is made for “high-accuracy limited hit information” (until “high-accuracy limited hit information” is consumed). If the player expects the state to continue and the player does not wish to execute a specific game, the “high-reliability limited hit information” is digested before a hit determination is made for “high-reliability limited hit information”. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that expects to be in a low probability state before, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

In addition, the gaming machine described above is
The prior effect execution means may be capable of executing the prior effect when the low probability state is set as a gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, when a player desires to execute a specific game, before a hit determination is made on “highly accurate limited hit information” (before “highly accurate limited hit information” is consumed). If it is expected that a high probability state will be set and the player does not want to execute a specific game, the “high-reliability limited hit information” is digested until a hit determination is made for the “high-reliability limited hit information”. In this way, it is possible to realize a novel gameability that allows a low probability state to be continued, and to enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine described above is
The prior effect execution means may be capable of executing the prior effect during execution of the specific game.

  In such a gaming machine, when the player desires to execute a specific game, it is expected that a high probability state is set after the end of the specific game, and when the player does not desire to execute the specific game, It is possible to realize a novel gameability that expects a low probability state to be set after the end of a specific game, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

In addition, the gaming machine described above is
The gaming state setting means, as a gaming state, in addition to the low probability state and the high probability state, the frequency of entering a game ball at the start port is higher than the non-electric support state and the non-electric support state The power support status can be set,
The specific game execution means can execute, as the specific game, a non-electric support specific game in which the game state is set to the non-electric support state and an electric support specific game in which the game state is set to the electric support state And
When the high probability state and the electric support state are set as the gaming state, the preliminary effect execution means suggests that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information as the preliminary effect. At the same time, an effect suggesting that the type of the specific game is the non-electric support specific game may be executed based on the result of the prior determination.

  In such a gaming machine, ““ highly accurate limited hit information ”is stored, and when it is determined that the“ highly accurate limited hit information ”is hit information, the non-electric support specific game is started. It is possible to perform a pre-direction that suggests that. When such a pre-stage effect is performed, for a player who desires to continue the electric support state, the non-electric support specific game is performed and the non-electric support state is not set. Realize innovative gameplay that makes the player expect the game state to be in a low-probability state before the hit judgment is made on the “limited hit information” (before the “highly accurate hit information” is digested) It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

In addition, the gaming machine described above is
A specific area through which a game ball that has entered the variable entrance can pass during the specific game;
The specific game execution means includes, as the specific game, a first specific game in which a game ball is less likely to pass through the specific area, and a second specific game in which a game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area than the first specific game. Is possible and
The gaming state setting means includes
As a gaming state, in addition to the low probability state and the high probability state, a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the start port more frequently than the non-electric support state can be set. And
If the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the first specific game, the non-electric support state and the low probability state are set as the game state,
When a game ball passes through the specific area during the second specific game, the power support state and the high probability state are set as a game state,
When the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the second specific game, the power support state and the low probability state are set as the game state,
In the case where at least one of the case where the high probability state and the electric support state are set as the gaming state and the case where the second specific game is being executed, An effect that suggests that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information and suggests that the type of the specific game is the first specific game can be executed based on the result of the prior determination. Also good.

  In such a gaming machine, ““ highly accurate limited hit information ”is stored, and when it is determined that the“ highly accurate limited hit information ”is hit information, the first specific game is started. Can be performed in advance. When such a pre-stage effect is performed, the first specific game is not performed for a player who desires to continue the electric support state (the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area. The first specific game in which the support state is easy to be set is not performed), that is, before the hit determination for “highly accurate limited hit information” is performed (before “highly accurate limited hit information” is digested) The player is expected to be in a low probability state. In particular, when the second specific game is executed before the hit determination for “highly accurate hit information” is performed (before the “highly accurate hit information” is digested), the execution of the second specific game is executed. It is possible to realize a novel gameability in which the game ball does not pass through a specific area, that is, the game support state is expected to be set to the electric support state and the low probability state. Can be increased.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 24 ... 1st start opening, 25 ... 2nd start opening, 28 ... 1st grand prize opening (variable entrance), 35 ... 2nd big prize opening (variable entrance) , 38 ... specific port (specific area), 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (hit determination means, specific game execution means, prior determination means, game state setting means), 203 ... ROM (acquired information storage means), 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU (preliminary effect execution means).

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the acquired information is hit information;
Specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which it is possible to enter, based on the fact that the acquired information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination;
Prior determination means for performing prior determination as to whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information before the hit determination is performed on the acquired information;
A pre-production execution means capable of performing a pre-production based on the result of the prior determination;
A gaming state setting means capable of setting a low probability state, a high probability state, a non-electric support state, and an electric support state in which a game ball is inserted at a higher frequency than the non-electric support state as a gaming state,
A specific area through which a game ball that has entered the variable entrance can pass during the specific game;
With
The hit determination means includes
During the setting of the low probability state, when the acquisition information is information included in the first range, it is determined that the acquisition information is the hit information,
During the setting of the high probability state, the gaming machine determines that the acquired information is the hit information when the acquired information is information included in a second range wider than the first range. ,
The specific game execution means includes, as the specific game, a first specific game in which a game ball is less likely to pass through the specific area, and a second specific game in which a game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area than the first specific game. Is possible and
The gaming state setting means is
If the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the first specific game, the non-electric support state and the low probability state are set as the game state,
When a game ball passes through the specific area during the second specific game, the power support state and the high probability state are set as a game state,
When the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the second specific game, the power support state and the low probability state are set as the game state,
The pre determination means, if prior SL acquired information is a high probability limit per information included in the second range not included in the first range, as the pre-determined, the per for the acquired information The determination of the type of the specific game performed when the determination is performed can be executed,
The advance effect executing means is the advance effect when the high probability state and the electric support state are set as a gaming state and / or when the second specific game is being executed. Based on the result of the prior determination, it is possible to suggest that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information and suggest that the type of the specific game is the first specific game. It is characterized by being.

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Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Hit determination means for determining whether or not the acquired information is hit information;
Specific game execution means for performing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a state in which it is possible to enter, based on the fact that the acquired information is determined to be the hit information in the hit determination;
Prior determination means for performing prior determination as to whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information before the hit determination is performed on the acquired information;
A pre-production execution means capable of performing a pre-production based on the result of the prior determination;
A gaming state setting means capable of setting a low probability state and a high probability state as a gaming state;
With
The hit determination means includes
During the setting of the low probability state, when the acquisition information is information included in the first range, it is determined that the acquisition information is the hit information,
During the setting of the high probability state, the gaming machine determines that the acquired information is the hit information when the acquired information is information included in a second range wider than the first range. ,
The pre-determination means can determine whether or not the acquired information is high-accuracy limited hit information included in the second range but not included in the first range as the pre-determination. ,
The preliminary production execution means is capable of executing, as the preliminary production, an production suggesting that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information based on a result of the preliminary determination. Gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The specific game execution means can execute a plurality of types of the specific games,
When the acquired information is the winning information, the prior determining unit can execute the determination of the specific game type performed when the winning determination is performed on the acquired information as the prior determination. And
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the advance effect executing means is capable of executing an effect suggesting a type of the specific game as the prior effect based on the result of the prior determination. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The prior effect execution means can execute the prior effect when the high probability state is set as a gaming state. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The prior effect execution means is capable of executing the prior effect when the low probability state is set as a gaming state. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the prior performance executing means is capable of executing the preliminary performance during execution of the specific game. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming state setting means, as a gaming state, in addition to the low probability state and the high probability state, the frequency of entering a game ball at the start port is higher than the non-electric support state and the non-electric support state The power support status can be set,
The specific game execution means can execute, as the specific game, a non-electric support specific game in which the game state is set to the non-electric support state and an electric support specific game in which the game state is set to the electric support state And
When the high probability state and the electric support state are set as the gaming state, the preliminary effect execution means suggests that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information as the preliminary effect. In addition, a game machine capable of executing an effect suggesting that the type of the specific game is the non-electric support specific game based on the result of the prior determination. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A specific area through which a game ball that has entered the variable entrance can pass during the specific game;
The specific game execution means includes, as the specific game, a first specific game in which a game ball is less likely to pass through the specific area, and a second specific game in which a game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area than the first specific game. Is possible and
The gaming state setting means includes
As a gaming state, in addition to the low probability state and the high probability state, a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the start port more frequently than the non-electric support state can be set. And
If the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the first specific game, the non-electric support state and the low probability state are set as the game state,
When a game ball passes through the specific area during the second specific game, the power support state and the high probability state are set as a game state,
When the game ball does not pass through the specific area during the second specific game, the power support state and the low probability state are set as the game state,
In the case where the high-probability state and the electric support state are set as the gaming state and at least one of the case where the second specific game is being executed, Based on the result of the prior determination, it is possible to suggest that the acquired information is the high-accuracy limited hit information and suggest that the type of the specific game is the first specific game. A gaming machine characterized by

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