JP2018110662A - Pin ball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To diversify a determination reference for determining whether or not to make an advantageous play arise for a player by a small winning game.SOLUTION: When a probability variation occurs after a bonanza play, a release time of a regular motor-driven door is extended, and a variation time of a second special symbol is shortened to either of three seconds or one second according to a bonanza symbol. When a small winning probability is 1/6, and the variation time of the second special symbol is three seconds, a small winning game occurs at a pace of one time per 3 sec x 6=18 sec. Since thirty game balls are launched at 18 seconds, even if a player obtains 15 prize balls which can be obtained by one ball entry into a big winning port, balls at hand of the player are decreased. On the other hand, when the variation time of the second special symbol is one second, the small winning game occurs at a pace of one time per one sec x 6=6 sec, and ten game balls launched at 6 seconds is ten, the balls at hand of the player are increased by one ball entry into the big winning port. As above, a determination reference for determining whether or not to increase the balls at hand is diversified by the variation time of the special symbol.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter also referred to as a pachinko machine, a ball game machine, or simply a game machine), and more particularly to a ball game machine with a small hit game.

  Many present-day pachinko machines have a function of increasing the hit probability after a predetermined jackpot game (a state in which the hit probability is increased is referred to as a high probability state or probability change). Whether there is a high probability state is determined by the winning symbol (after hitting with a probable symbol, a high probability state is obtained after a big hit game, and after hitting with a normal symbol, a low probability state is obtained after a big hit game). The end of the high-probability state is triggered by hitting with a normal symbol or changing a special symbol a predetermined number of times. The specification that the high probability state ends when the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times, also called ST, shall be a gaming machine with thrilling gaming that must be applied before the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times Can do. Moreover, if it hits, there also exists an advantage that the specification which will be in a high probability state after a big hit game can be realized.

  An ST specification gaming machine (also referred to as an ST machine) has a drawback that if it fails to hit within the predetermined number of times, the meaning of obtaining a high probability state is lost. Therefore, the gaming machine is configured such that small hits occur frequently during the predetermined number of times, and the player's ball is gradually increased by entering the big winning opening opened at the small hitting. Has also been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). Such a specification is called super hit rush or simply hit rush. According to this specification, each time a small hit occurs, the player's possession ball increases, so that the prize ball given by the small hit increases as the hit within the predetermined number of times occurs later. A player who fails to hit within a predetermined number of times can obtain the most prize balls obtained during the small hit rush, instead of obtaining a big hit.

  In addition, it has a first start port and a second start port, and is configured to make it easier to win a small hit when winning the second start port, so that the frequency with which the second start port is opened is improved. In a gaming state, a gaming machine has also been proposed that has a high possibility of winning a big winning opening during a small hit game (Patent Document 2). According to these gaming machines, even if it is not possible to obtain big hits, it is possible to obtain prize balls by frequent occurrence of small hits.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-13042 JP 2010-88789 A

  If a small hit is used as described above, it is easy to secure a ball other than the big hit, and thus there is a possibility that an unprecedented gameability can be further created.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and in a ball game machine equipped with a small hit game, it is possible to diversify the criteria for determining whether or not a state advantageous to the player is generated by the small hit game. Objective.

  The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, includes a first start opening capable of always entering a ball, and a second start opening configured to be able to change into an open state in which entry is easy and a closed state in which entry is difficult. The game area includes a normal symbol start port and a grand prize winning port that cause a determination as to whether or not the second start port is opened when a game ball passes or enters the first start port. Alternatively, after determining whether or not to determine whether or not the ball is due to entering the second starting port, and determining a special symbol based on the result of determining whether or not the winning determination unit has been performed, and changing the special symbol for a predetermined time. Special symbol control means for notifying the player of the result of the success / failure determination by displaying the result of the success / failure determination performed by the success / failure determination means due to the ball entering the first start port or the second start port A jackpot game execution means for playing a jackpot game if the jackpot is a jackpot When the result of the success / failure determination made by the determination of success / failure due to at least the ball entering the second starting port is a small hit game, the small hit game execution means for performing the small hit game and the big hit game execution means An opening extension means for providing an opening extension state for extending a time for the second start port to be opened after the big hit game based on a special symbol determined based on the result of the determination of whether or not the game has been performed. A game area in which the launched game ball flows down is a first game area in which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched at a first launch intensity; A second game area where a game ball can flow down when launched at a second launch intensity greater than the launch intensity of 1, the first game area is provided with the first start port, and There are at least two game areas The second starting port, the normal symbol starting port, and the large winning port, the large winning port is arranged downstream of the second starting port, and at least the average variation of the special symbol in the open extended state A first variation table and a second variation table having different times are provided, and by comparing one of the variation tables with the first state, it is difficult to enter the big winning opening by comparison. And a second state in which it is easy to enter the big winning opening.

  Here, the big hit game can be exemplified by opening and closing the big prize opening a plurality of times. The big prize opening opened and closed at this time may be opened and closed in the small hit game, or another big prize opening may be provided and opened and closed (the same applies to claims 2 and 3). ). Moreover, the long / short variation time of the second special symbol in the easy state and the difficult state indicates the short / long in the two states. Therefore, the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the easy state may be shorter than the average fluctuation time of the second special symbol in the state where the time for the second start port to be in the open state is not extended by the opening extension means. . Further, the average variation time of the first special symbol may be changed in synchronization with the change of the average variation time of the second special symbol.

  According to the present invention of claim 2, the first start opening that can always enter the ball, the second start opening configured to be able to change to an open state where it is easy to enter and a closed state where it is difficult to enter, a game ball passes Alternatively, the game area includes a normal symbol starting port and a big winning port that cause a determination as to whether or not the second starting port is to be opened by entering the ball, and the first starting port or the second starting port is provided. By determining whether or not to determine whether or not the ball is due to the ball entering the mouth, and determining the special symbol based on the result of the determination of whether or not the winning determination unit, and changing the special symbol for a predetermined time to display the special symbol. The special symbol control means for notifying the player of the determination result, and the result of the determination made by the determination means due to the ball entering the first start port or the second start port is a big hit. Jackpot game execution means for playing a jackpot game, and at least the second A small hit game execution means for performing a small hit game when the result of the determination of the success / failure made due to the entrance to the moving mouth is a small hit game, and the big hit game is executed by the big hit game execution means. And an open extension means for providing an open extension state for extending the time for the second start port to be in an open state after the big hit game based on the special symbol determined based on the determination result. In the ball game machine, the game area where the launched game ball flows down is the first game area where the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched at the first launch intensity, and the first launch intensity. The second game area is divided into a second game area where a game ball can flow down when launched at a stronger second launch intensity, the first game area is provided with the first start port, and the second game area is provided with the second game area. At least the second starting port, front A normal symbol start opening and the large winning opening are provided, the large winning opening is arranged downstream of the second start opening, and in the open extended state, at least a first variation table having a different average variation time of the special symbol. And a second variation table, and by selecting any one of the variation tables, the first state where it is difficult to enter the big prize opening in comparison with the first prize entry in comparison with the first prize opening. A second state that is easy to enter the ball, and whether to be in the first state or the second state depends on the special design in which the open extended state is given by the open extending means, And it is determined by the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the open extended state.

  Here, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol may be the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol, or may be the total value of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first start opening capable of entering the ball at all times, the second start opening configured to be able to change to an open state in which entry is easy and a closed state in which entry is difficult, and a game ball pass Alternatively, the game area includes a normal symbol starting port and a big winning port that cause a determination as to whether or not the second starting port is to be opened by entering the ball, and the first starting port or the second starting port is provided. By determining whether or not to determine whether or not the ball is due to the ball entering the mouth, and determining the special symbol based on the result of the determination of whether or not the winning determination unit, and changing the special symbol for a predetermined time to display the special symbol. The special symbol control means for notifying the player of the determination result, and the result of the determination made by the determination means due to the ball entering the first start port or the second start port is a big hit. Jackpot game execution means for playing a jackpot game, and at least the second A small hit game execution means for performing a small hit game when the result of the determination of the success / failure made due to the entrance to the moving mouth is a small hit game, and the big hit game is executed by the big hit game execution means. And an open extension means for providing an open extension state for extending the time for the second start port to be in an open state after the big hit game based on the special symbol determined based on the determination result. In the ball game machine, the game area where the launched game ball flows down is the first game area where the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched at the first launch intensity, and the first launch intensity. The second game area is divided into a second game area where a game ball can flow down when launched at a stronger second launch intensity, the first game area is provided with the first start port, and the second game area is provided with the second game area. At least the second starting port, front A normal symbol start opening and the large winning opening are provided, the large winning opening is arranged downstream of the second start opening, and in the open extended state, at least a first variation table having a different average variation time of the special symbol. And a second variation table, and by selecting any one of the variation tables, the first state where it is difficult to enter the big prize opening in comparison with the first prize entry in comparison with the first prize opening. A second state that is easy to enter the ball, and whether to be in the first state or the second state depends on the special design in which the open extended state is given by the open extending means, And it is determined by the special symbol that will execute the small hit game in the open extended state.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, due to the special symbol (so-called jackpot symbol) that has generated the big hit, the open extension means extends the time during which the second start port is in the open state (this state) Is determined to be in the first state where it is difficult to win a big prize opening with only the extension, or whether it is easy to enter the second state. First, it is determined by the special symbol that will be in the open extended state.

  If the variation time of the second special symbol is long, the number of times the second special symbol varies per unit time decreases, and the number of times that the small hit game occurs also decreases. On the other hand, if the variation time of the second special symbol is short, the number of times the second special symbol varies per unit time increases, and the number of times that the small hit game occurs also increases. Therefore, it is possible to create at least three states: a state that is not an open extended state, a state that is in an open extended state, but that makes it difficult to win a grand prize port, and a state that is open in an extended state and easy to win a grand prize port. it can.

  The present invention according to claim 2 is similar to the ball game machine according to claim 1, but whether or not to enter the second state is not only the jackpot symbol but also the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the open extended state The point determined by is different. According to the thus configured ball game machine, the second state can be generated or terminated by changing the special symbol a predetermined number of times in the open extended state. When this is applied, it becomes possible to shift to the second state by changing the special symbol a predetermined number of times when the first state is reached in the open extended state. On the contrary, in the extended extended state but in the second state, the game can be realized such that the second state ends when the special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times. It is also conceivable that such state transition is performed a plurality of times in one open extended state.

  The present invention described in claim 3 is similar to the ball game machine described in claim 1, but whether or not it becomes easy is executed not only in the big hit symbol but also in the small hit game. The point which is determined by a special symbol (so-called small hit symbol) is different. Since the small hit game is generated due to at least the ball entering the second starting port, the small hit game is generated mainly in the open extended state. According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to generate or end the second state with the small hit symbol in the open extended state. Unlike Claim 2, it has the gameability that it is not known when the easy state occurs (or ends).

Front view of pachinko machine 50 Front view of game board of pachinko machine 50 Explanatory drawing of the structure provided in the right-handed area | region of the pachinko machine 50 Back view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing electrical configuration of pachinko machine Table showing basic specifications of pachinko machine 50 The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 of the pachinko machine 50 performs. Flow chart of start winning confirmation process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of first special symbol success / failure determination processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of the first special symbol success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of second special symbol success / failure determination processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of the second special symbol success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of first special symbol success / failure determination processing and second special symbol success / failure determination processing executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of the first special symbol success / failure determination process and the second special symbol success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 Flow chart 1 of the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80 Flow chart 2 of the jackpot game process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 3 of jackpot game process executed by main controller 80 Flow chart of small hit game processing executed by main controller 80 Flow chart of the normal start winning confirmation process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of the normal / unusual determination process executed by the main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of the normal / unusual determination processing executed by the main controller 80 Flow chart of ordinary game processing executed by main controller 80 Table showing the relationship between the type of jackpot game and the winning symbol Time chart showing the opening timing of the electric door 24 and the opening timing of the second grand prize opening 20 Explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation displayed on the production symbol display apparatus 6 Table showing relationship between state transition and winning symbol of second embodiment Explanatory drawing 1 showing the effects displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 Explanatory drawing 2 showing the effects displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 Table showing relationship between state transition and small hit symbol in pachinko machine of third embodiment Explanatory drawing 1 showing the effects displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 Explanatory drawing 2 showing the effects displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 Table showing basic specifications of pachinko machine of embodiment 4 Flow chart of start winning confirmation process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 1 of the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 2 of the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 3 of the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Flowchart 4 of the success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 Table showing basic specifications of pachinko machine 50 of another embodiment Table showing the relationship between the type of jackpot game and the winning symbol Table showing basic specifications of a pachinko machine according to a modification of the fourth embodiment

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, Example 4 to be described later is an embodiment of the present invention, and Example 1 is a basis for this, but is referred to as an example for convenience. Further, when Examples 2 and 3 are applied to Example 4, both become embodiments of the present invention.
[Example 1]

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which each component is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a gaming abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is reduced by about 1 minute. Fired toward the game board 1 at a pace of 100 pieces.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.

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

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted at a position substantially above the center. As a result, the game area 3 includes a left-handed area L where the game ball flows down when the game ball is fired with a predetermined strength, and a right-handed area R where the game ball flows down when fired with a strength higher than the predetermined intensity. And divided. In the game area 3, many game nails and windmills (not shown) are implanted. The center case 5 is provided with an LCD panel of a production symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. The center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.

  Immediately below the center case 5 is provided a first start port 11 capable of always entering (winning). The first starting port 11 is configured such that a game ball that flows down from the left-handed region L through the warp rod of the center case 200 easily enters. The first start port 11 is a entrance that causes the determination of whether or not the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol) is executed by entering the ball. By entering the first starting port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers such as a jackpot determining random number for the first special figure, a big hit symbol determining random number for the first special chart, and a variation pattern determining random number for the first special chart are extracted, Held and stored. Up to four on-hold memories are stored (for four winnings to the first start port 11). Based on these reserved memories, whether or not the first special figure is correct is determined, and the result is determined to be either big hit, small hit or lost. In the left-handed region L, a plurality of normal winning openings 25 are arranged. Reference numeral 7 in the lower left of the panel is a normal symbol display device, reference numeral 8 is a universal figure holding number display device, reference numeral 9 is a first special figure display device, reference numeral 10 is a second special figure display device, and reference numeral 23 is a first special display device. It is a figure hold number display device.

  FIG. 3 shows details of the right-handed region R. The right-handed region R is configured such that game balls flow down along the downflow path 203. First, it is detected that the game ball flowing down along the downflow path 203 enters the right gate area R by entering the effect gate 27 and passing through it. Downstream of the performance gate 27, there is provided a normal operation gate 22 having a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a normal diagram) through which a game ball that has passed through the performance gate 27 can pass (enter) with a high probability. The normal operation gate 22 is a cause of the fact that a game ball enters and passes, and a lottery for lottery is executed. A plurality of types of random numbers such as ordinary reach determination random numbers and ordinary variation pattern determination random numbers are extracted.

  Out ball openings 92 for taking game balls into the pachinko machine base are provided on the left and right sides of the normal operation gate 22. The out ball opening 92 takes in the game ball that could not enter the normal operation gate 22, and when the game ball enters and passes the normal operation gate 22, the flow speed of the ball decreases, so that the subsequent game The sphere collides with the previous sphere and is configured to take in a lateral deviation. In this way, the game balls that continuously enter the normal operation gate 22 have a certain interval.

  A second start port 12 is provided at a downstream side of the normal operation gate 22 so as to be opened and closed by an ordinary electric accessory (a general electric door) 24 made of a movable partition plate. Only the game ball that has entered and passed through the normal operation gate 22 can reach the general electric door 24 and the second starting port 12. When the normal drawing is won, the second door 12 is opened for a predetermined time by the operation of the electric door 24. In addition, the common electric door 24 normally protrudes in the upper part so that the 2nd starting port 12 may be plugged up, and retracts at the time of operation | movement, and the 2nd starting port 12 is opened. In addition, the common electric door 24 forms a part of a flow-down path so as to guide the game ball to the second big prize opening 20 provided on the downstream side when not in operation.

  The second start port 12 is a ball entrance that causes the determination of whether or not the second special figure is determined by entering the ball. By entering the second starting port 12, a plurality of types of random numbers such as a jackpot determining random number of the second special figure, a jackpot symbol determining random number, and a variation pattern determining random number of the second special chart are extracted. In response to these random numbers, whether or not the second special figure is correct is determined, and the result is determined to be either big hit, small hit or lost. In this embodiment, the normal time for normal games is long, and the opening time of the main door 24 is set to a short time. The lottery is designed not to start. For this reason, during normal games, the main goal is to make a big hit at the first starting port 11 by left-handed.

The second big prize opening 20 provided at the downstream position of the general electric door 24 and the second start opening 12 passes through the normal operation gate 22, and the general electric door 24 is inactive and enters the second start opening 12. It is configured that only game balls that cannot be reached can be reached.
The second big prize opening 20 is opened and closed in the small hit game that is started when the determination result of the second special figure is a small hit. The game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 20 are sent to the intake port 93.

  Downstream of the second big prize opening 20 is provided a first big prize opening 21 that can be opened and closed by a special electric door 88 made of a movable partition plate. The first grand prize opening 21 enters and passes the normal operation gate 22, the main door 24 rolls on its upper surface when it is not activated, and it cannot enter the second big prize opening 20 without entering the ball. Only passed game balls can be reached. The first grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for a predetermined time by operating the special electric door 88 in the big hit game. The special electric door 88 normally protrudes so as to close the first big prize opening 21, and retracts during operation to open the first big prize opening 21. Further, when the special electric door 88 is not in operation, the game ball rolls on the upper surface thereof, and guides the game ball to the downstream side of the first big winning opening 21. As shown in FIG. 2, an ordinary winning opening 25 is provided on the downstream side of the first big winning opening 21, and an out opening 94 for taking in a game ball is provided at the lowermost part of the board at the lower center of the gaming area 20. .

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

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 4, the launch control device is disposed on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

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

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and an effect gate. Detecting SW 27a for effect that detects a game ball that has passed through 27, normal symbol operating SW 22a that detects a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operating gate 22, general winning port SW 25a that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning port 25, etc. The detection signal from is input. In addition to this, a first count SW 21a for counting game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 21, and a second count SW 20a for counting game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 20. Is entered.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. In addition, the main controller 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reservation number display device 23, and a normal symbol connected via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. Controls the display of the display device 7 and the general figure hold number display device 8.

  Furthermore, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the first grand prize opening 21 by controlling the first big prize opening solenoid 21b, and controls the second big prize opening solenoid 20b. The opening / closing of the power transmission door 24 is controlled by controlling the opening / closing of the power transmission 20 and controlling the power utility solenoid 12b. An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

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

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

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to the checkout display device 59 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 59 requires a ball lending button 57 for requesting lending of game balls, and a request for payment. A checkout button 58 is provided. In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch a game ball in the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the firing stop SW39. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 28 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above. The sub integrated control device 83 is connected to the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, and when the player presses the effect button 67, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. When the player rotates the jog dial 68, a signal indicating the rotation direction and the rotation speed is input to the sub integrated control device 83. Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.

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

  An outline of the specifications of the pachinko machine 50 is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the probability of occurrence of a big hit in the normal probability (also referred to as low probability) is 1/319 in both the first special figure and the second special figure, and in the high probability state, the first special figure and the second special figure. The special figure is 1 / 75.3. The ratio at which the gaming state immediately after the big hit occurs becomes a high probability state (referred to as the high probability state entry rate or the probability variation grant rate) is 65% in both the first special figure and the second special figure. In addition, the second special figure has a small hit and occurs with a probability of 1 / 1.003 regardless of the gaming state. Immediately after the big hit occurs, time reduction is given regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure (until the total number of changes of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 50). In the short time state, the fluctuation display time on the normal symbol display device 7 when the normal symbol lottery is made is 0.5 seconds, and in the normal state, the normal symbols fluctuate on average for 30 seconds. The winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1 / 1.000. When the winning is made, the main door 24 is opened once for 4 seconds (the same applies to the non-short-time state).

  In the normal probability, the average fluctuation time of the first special figure is 10 seconds, and the average fluctuation time of the second special figure is 180 seconds. In the high probability state, the first special figure has an average variation time of 8 seconds, the second special figure has a variation time of 3 seconds or 1 second, and the game state in which the variation time is 3 seconds is state A, the variation time. The gaming state in which 1 is 1 second is referred to as state B. Which state is reached is determined by the winning symbol.

  FIG. 7 shows a main routine executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms, but may be started with an interrupt period other than 2 ms. First, in S10, it is determined whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20, and if a negative determination is obtained. (S10: No), initial settings such as CPU and I / O are performed in S15, and the process proceeds to S70. If an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the initial value random number is updated (S20), the big hit determination random number is updated (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number is updated (S30), and the big hit determination random number is updated (S35). ), The reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determining random number is updated (S45).

  Then, a winning confirmation process (S50) for detecting a winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening, a success / failure determining process (S55) for performing a big hit lottery due to winning at the starting opening, and a sub integrated control device Data and commands are transmitted to 83 and the like, and various output processes (S60) for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87 and the like, and fraud monitoring processes (S65) for detecting a player's fraud are performed.

  In addition to this, a normal symbol determination process for performing a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 22 or a normal electric accessory (second start port 12) is opened. A general game process for performing a general game is performed. Further, following the success / failure determination process, a big hit game process for performing a big hit game is performed. In S70, the initial value random number is repeatedly updated until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

Next, the start opening winning confirmation process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) of the main routine. In S100, based on the detection signal of the first start port SW11a, it is determined whether or not a game ball winning in the first start port 11 has occurred. And in affirmation determination, it transfers to S105, and it is determined whether the number of pending storage about a 1st special figure is less than a maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the process proceeds to S110.
In S110, the big hit determination random number used for the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the symbol (winning symbol) to be stopped and displayed when the big hit lottery is won, or whether or not the design effect is reached A random number for determining the reach for determining whether or not, a random number for determining the variation pattern for determining the variation time of the special symbol, and the like are extracted. And the extracted random number is memorize | stored as a pending | holding memory | storage about a 1st special drawing, and this process is complete | finished (return). Note that this process is also terminated when S100 is negatively determined or when S105 is positively determined.

  Next, the first special symbol success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the main routine's determination process (S55). When this process is started, first, in S150, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation based on whether or not the big hit flag is set (in operation if it is set). If the determination in S150 is negative, the first special symbol is not changing (S155: no), and the confirmed symbol is not being displayed (S160: no), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG. In step S200, it is determined whether or not there is an on-hold storage in step S110. If there is this reserved memory (S215: yes), the first reserved memory number is decremented (S230), and it is determined whether or not the changing special symbol (here, the second special figure) is a big hit (S240). . If a negative determination, that is, if the second special figure does not become a big hit, the process proceeds to S245.

  In S245, the oldest stored memory is read (the stored memory is deleted), and the read jackpot determination random number is checked against the hit value recorded in the table to determine whether or not it is a big hit (S250). ). Note that the determination in the processing of S240 and S250 described above is performed by selecting the high probability table or the low probability table depending on whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state. If S250 is affirmative, the winning symbol is determined by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S255).

  When the jackpot symbol is determined, the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination random number (S260). In the process of S260, a variation pattern such as a variation time for a big hit of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 is determined, and a big hit setting process is performed (S265). The jackpot setting process is a process of acquiring information about the gaming state after jackpot and information about the jackpot game (hit opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) according to the determined jackpot symbol. Subsequent to the big hit setting process, the game state setting process (S270) sets the gaming state after the big hit game based on the big hit symbol determined in S255, and proceeds to S296.

  FIG. 23 shows the jackpot symbol and the gaming state after the jackpot game. FIG. 23 also shows the winning symbol of the second special symbol, and also the number of balls given to the player by the corresponding jackpot game, the number of times the probability change is given (the first special symbol, the second special symbol The total number of fluctuations) and the occurrence rate of each jackpot symbol are also shown. The small hit rush (denoted as small hit RUSH in the figure) will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the first special figure has three types of hit symbols: special figure 1_16R probability variation symbol, special diagram 1_6R probability variation symbol, special diagram 1_6R normal symbol, ratios of 20%, 45% and 35%, respectively. Occurs. R is a round and represents the probability of winning after the end of a big hit game. When the special figure 1_16R probability variation symbol is hit, the state of probability variation and state A (the variation time of the second special figure is 3 seconds) continues until the next time. When the special figure 1_6R probability variation symbol is hit, the state of probability variation and state B (the variation time of the second special figure is 1 second) continues until the next time. When the special figure 1_6R normal symbol is hit, the short time state (low probability) continues 50 times. The special symbol 1_6R normal symbol is used, the fluctuation table for time reduction is used for symbol fluctuation.

  There are five types of hits in the second special chart: special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol, special diagram 2_6R probability variation symbol, special diagram 2_3R probability variation symbol, special diagram 2_2R probability variation symbol, special diagram 2_2R normal variation symbol, 30% and 15% respectively. , 15%, 5%, and 35%. For the special figure 2_2R probability variation symbol and the special figure 2_2R normal symbol, the first big winning opening 21 is opened for a short time, so that a big hit is hardly given. When the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol is hit, the probability variation and the state A continues until the next time. When the special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol, the special figure 2_3R probability variation symbol, or the special figure 2_2R probability variation symbol is hit, the probability variation and the state B continue until the next time. These three types of jackpots have the same specifications except for the difference in appearance. When the special figure 2_2R normal symbol is hit, the short time state (low probability) continues 50 times. Similar to the case of hitting with the special symbol 1_6R normal symbol, the fluctuation table for the time reduction is used for the symbol variation when hitting with the special symbol 2_2R normal symbol.

  Returning to FIG. If it is determined in S250 that it is off, the process proceeds to S286. Note that if the determination in S240 is affirmative (that is, if the changing second special symbol is hit), the process also proceeds to S286. In S286, the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number. When the variation pattern is thus set in S286, the process proceeds to S296. If the determination in S240 is affirmative, the determination of whether or not S250 is right is not performed because when the changing special symbol (second special symbol) is hit, our special symbol (first special symbol). Is forcibly determined to be lost. In addition, as a process in simultaneous variation, when the second special symbol is hit, the big hit determination is not performed, but only the small hit determination may be performed. In this case, the first special symbol has a small hit, but unlike the big hit, there is no change in the gaming state in the case of the small hit, so even if it occurs multiple times, it does not have a great effect on the game. Because.

The same applies to the second special symbol success / failure determination process described later. When the second special symbol is provided with a big hit and a small hit, the big hit is forcibly determined to be lost, but the small hit is normal. It is also possible to adopt a configuration for determining whether or not to win or fail. Because it is a disadvantage to the player to forcibly lose the other judgment that was originally a big hit by one small hit, the correspondence between the big hit and the small hit must be different Can be considered.
In this way, the big hit is forcibly lost only when the other hits the big hit, and as much as possible can be avoided. In this way, several correspondences can be considered. It is also conceivable to adopt different processes for adopting these according to changes in the gaming state.

  In S296, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, data indicating any of special symbols, big hits, out of reach (with out of reach but with reach display), or out of reach without display, and a change specifying a variation time. A variation start command (display control command) including pattern data is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a second special symbol validity determination process is performed. In addition, when S215 is denied, it transfers to a 2nd special symbol success / failure determination process (FIG. 12). In addition, when the process of S296 is executed, a change in the special symbol is started by the main controller 80.

  In the second special symbol success / failure determination process shown in FIGS. 11 to 12, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag (described later) is set (set) as to whether or not the special electric accessory is operating. If it is, it is determined based on the operation) (S300). If the determination in S300 is negative, the second special symbol is not changing (S305: no), and the final symbol is not displayed (S310: no), the process proceeds to S315 in FIG. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won. If a prize has been won (S315: yes), random number extraction processing (S330) is performed. The random number extraction process is performed for the second special symbol in S110 with respect to the first special symbol. The big hit determination random number used for the big hit lottery or the symbol that is stopped and displayed when the big hit lottery is won (win Random numbers for determining big hit symbols for determining symbols), random numbers for determining reach for determining whether or not to achieve reach in symbol effects, random numbers for determining variation patterns for determining the variation time of special symbols, etc. Etc. are extracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the changing special symbol (here, the first special symbol) is a big hit (S340). If a negative determination, that is, if the first special figure does not become a big hit, the process proceeds to S345.

  In S345, the big hit determination random number read in S330 is collated with the hit value recorded in the table to determine whether or not it is a big hit (S350). If the determination is affirmative (S350: yes), the big hit symbol determination process (S355), variation pattern determination processing (S360), gaming state setting processing (S365), jackpot information setting processing (S370), special symbol variation start command transmission processing (S395) are performed. In addition, each process of these S355-S395 performs each process of S255-S296 mentioned above with respect to a 2nd special symbol instead of a 1st special symbol.

  If it is determined in S350 that the game has come off, the process proceeds to S373, and it is determined whether or not the game is a small hit based on the big hit determination random number read in S330. If it is negative determination, it will transfer to S383. In addition, when an affirmative determination is made in S340 (that is, when the changing first special symbol is hit), the process proceeds to S383. In S383, the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number, and the process proceeds to S395. If a positive determination is made in S373, a small hit symbol is determined in S376, a variation pattern is determined in S380, and the process proceeds to S395. Note that the determination in the processes of S340, S350, and S373 is performed by selecting a high probability table or a low probability table depending on whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state.

  In S395, data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, data indicating any of special symbols, jackpots, out of reach (with out of reach but with reach display), or out of with no reach display, and a change specifying the fluctuation time A variation start command (display control command) including pattern data is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform a big hit game process. In addition, when S315 is denied, it directly goes to the big hit game process. Further, when the process of S395 is executed, a change in special symbols is started by main controller 80.

  If it is determined in S155 in FIG. 9 that the first special symbol is changing, or if it is determined in S305 in FIG. 11 that the second special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to S170 in FIG. It is determined whether or not (based on the fluctuation pattern of S260, S286, S360, S380, or S383) has elapsed. If it is negative determination (S170: no), it will be determined whether it is the 1st special symbol determination processing (S180). If it is affirmation determination (S180: yes), it will transfer to S300 of FIG. If the determination is negative (S180: no), a big hit game process is performed.

  If S170 is affirmative, the corresponding special symbol fixed symbol display process (S175) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S180. In the confirmed symbol display process, a command for displaying a confirmed symbol (symbol confirmed command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the command is output to the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 to stop at the confirmed symbol.

  If it is determined in S160 of FIG. 9 that the fixed symbol of the first special symbol is being displayed, or if it is determined that the fixed symbol of the second special symbol is being displayed in S310 of FIG. 12, the process proceeds to S400 of FIG. It shifts and it is determined whether the display time of the fixed symbol has ended. If the determination is negative (S400: no), the big hit game process is performed, and if the determination is affirmative, the determined symbol display setting process (S405) is performed and then it is determined whether the combination is a big hit (S410). If it is affirmation determination, it will transfer to the other special symbol fluctuation | variation completion process (S420). In this embodiment, “one special symbol” means a special symbol that is confirmed and displayed with a symbol indicating a big hit, and “the other special symbol” is not a special symbol that is confirmed and displayed with a symbol that indicates a big hit. A special symbol.

  In the process of S420, it is confirmed whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changing at the same time. If they are changing at the same time, the other special symbol is stopped at the lost symbol. Note that an off symbol stop designation command is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. After the process of S420, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S425). When the probability variation flag is set to 1, a high probability state is set in this embodiment. If the determination is affirmative (S425: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S430, and the process proceeds to S433. If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S425: no), the process proceeds to S433. In S433, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. When the time reduction flag is set to 1, a winning easy state is set in this embodiment. If the determination is affirmative (S433: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S435, and the process proceeds to S438. If the time reduction flag is not 1 (S433: no), the process proceeds to S438 as it is.

  In S438, a conditional device operation start process is performed. In subsequent S440, the big hit flag is set, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and in S445, the big hit start effect process is performed. In the jackpot start effect process, a command for starting the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (such as the jackpot opening time, release pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. After the process of S445, the big hit game process is performed.

  If it is determined in S410 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win, it is determined in S448 whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and if it is 1, it is determined whether or not the probability variation count is 0. (S450). In this embodiment, the initial value of the probability variation number is 100. If the probability variation number is 0, the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S455, and the process proceeds to S458. When the probability variation flag is not 1 (S448: no) or when the probability variation number is not 0 (S450: no), the processing proceeds to S458 as it is.

  In S458, it is determined whether the time reduction flag is 1, and if it is 1 (S570: yes), it is determined whether the time reduction count is 0 (S460). In this embodiment, the initial value of the number of time reductions is 100. If the number of time reductions is 0, the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S463 and the process proceeds to S465. When the time reduction flag is not 1 (S458: no) or when the time reduction count is not 0 (S460: no), the process proceeds to S465 as it is. In S465, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination for which the final display is set in S405 is a small hit. If the determination is affirmative, the variation of the other special symbol is interrupted (S468). This only stops the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special symbol, and the fluctuation is resumed when the small hit ends. It is not a fixed display with any design. Subsequent to S468, a small hit flag is set at S470 and a special electric accessory actuating start process is executed. At S475, a small hit start effect process is performed to perform a big hit game process. If a negative determination is made in S465, the big hit game process is performed as it is.

  In the big hit game process shown in FIG. 15, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating based on the big hit flag (S500). If the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the first big prize winning opening 21 is open (S505). If the first big prize opening 21 is not open (S505: no), it is determined whether the first big prize opening 21 is closed during the interval between rounds (S510). If it is not during the interval (S510: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S515). If this is also a negative determination (S515: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the production to start the big hit game has passed (S520). When the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S520: yes), the first big prize opening opening process (S525) is performed, and this process is terminated (returned).

  If it is determined in S505 that the first big prize opening 21 is open, the process proceeds to S550 (FIG. 16). In S550, it is determined whether or not 10 pieces have been won in the first big winning opening 21. In the present embodiment, the number is 10, but it may be 9 or 8, and is not particularly limited. When ten pieces are won in the first big prize opening 21 (S550: yes), the process proceeds to S560, and the first big prize opening 21 is closed. Then, a big hit interval process (S565) is performed, and the big hit game process is terminated. When ten pieces have not been won in the first big winning opening 21 (S550: no), the process proceeds to S555, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first big winning opening 21 has ended. In this embodiment, in the case of big hit, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 29 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. When the opening time is over (S555: yes), the process merges with S560, and when it is not over (S555: no), the big hit game process is finished.

  If it is determined in S510 in FIG. 15 that the interval is in progress, the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 16 to determine whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed. When the interval time has elapsed (S570: yes), it is determined whether or not the first round winning opening 21 was opened immediately before in the final round (S575). If it is the final round, the jackpot end effect process (S580) is performed, and the jackpot game process ends. If it is not the final round (S575: no), the first big winning opening 21 is again opened (S565), and the big hit game process is terminated. If it is determined that the jackpot interval time has not elapsed (S570: no), the jackpot game process is terminated. In the process of opening / closing the first big prize opening 21, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Based on the signal, the sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round and performs an effect corresponding to the round.

  In S600 (FIG. 17) that is shifted during the big hit game end effect, it is determined whether or not the time of the end effect has ended. If the result is affirmative, the process proceeds to S605. If the result is negative, This process ends.

  In S605, the accessory continuous operation apparatus is stopped, and in the subsequent S610, the condition apparatus is stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probability variation state after the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative, the number of jackpot lotteries (number of probability variation) that can be executed in the probability variation state is set (S620), and the probability variation flag is set. The setting is performed (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. If the determination is negative (S615: no), the process goes straight to S630.

  In S630, it is determined whether or not to shift to a time-saving state after a big hit game. If the determination is affirmative, the number of jackpot lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed during the time-saving state is set (S635), and a time reduction flag is set. (S640), and the process proceeds to S645. If the determination is negative (S630: no), the process goes straight to S645.

  In S645 and S650, a process for transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a state designation command transmission process for transmitting a state designation command for notifying the game state after the jackpot game ends. And this processing is terminated.

  When it is determined in FIG. 15 that the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the small hit game process shown in FIG. 18 is executed. When this process is activated, it is determined in S653 whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation, and if it is in operation, it is determined whether or not a small hit start effect is being performed (S655). In the case of an affirmative determination, it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit start effect has passed (S660). If the determination is affirmative, the second big prize opening 20 is opened (S665) and the process is terminated (returned). If it is determined that the special electric accessory is not in operation (S653: no), or if it is determined that the time for the small hitting start effect has not elapsed (S660: no), the process ends. To do.

  When it is determined in S655 that the small hit start effect is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 20 is being opened (S670). In the case of negative determination, it is determined whether or not one or more prizes have been won in the second major winning opening 20 (S675). If this is also a negative determination, it is determined whether or not the opening time (here, 1.6 seconds) of the second grand prize opening 20 has passed (S680), and if the determination is affirmative, the second big prize opening 20 is closed (S685). To finish the process. If S675 is affirmed, the process goes directly to S685. If S680 is negative, the process is terminated. If a negative determination is made in S670, the process proceeds to S690, the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped, a small hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 in S695, and the small hit game process is ended.

  19 is a subroutine of a winning confirmation process (S50). First, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 17 (S700). In this figure, it is assumed that the gate 22 is reconfigured as a start opening, and is expressed as “normal start opening or gate entry?”. If there is an incoming ball (S700: yes), it is confirmed whether the usual hold memory is full (one in this embodiment) (S703). If the reserved memory is not full (S703: no), in the process of S706, various random numbers such as a normal hit determination random number, a hit symbol determination random number, an out symbol determination random number, and a transition determination random number are extracted. The various extracted random numbers are stored in the memory of the main controller 80 as reserved storage (only one set). Then, a command for the number of reserved figures is sent to the number-of-manual-holds display device 8 (S710), and this process is terminated (returned). If S700 is negatively determined or if S703 is positively determined, the process is terminated.

  20 is a subroutine of the success / failure determination process (S55). First, it is confirmed whether or not the ordinary electric accessory for opening the start port 22 of the special figure is in operation (S720). If it is not operating (S720: no), it is confirmed whether the usual figure is changing (S723), and if not changing, it is confirmed whether the fixed symbol of the usual figure is displayed (S726). In addition, if the ordinary electric accessory is operating (S720: yes), the routine shifts to the ordinary game processing.

  If the fixed symbol is not being displayed in the process of S726, it is confirmed whether there is a reserved memory of the ordinary figure (S730). If there is a reserved memory of the ordinary figure, the number of reserved memories of the ordinary figure is subtracted, and the reserved memory is shifted. Processing is performed (S733). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the usual reserved memories becomes the target of the determination. If there is no usual-pending storage (S730: no), the routine shifts to a general-purpose game process.

  Next, it is checked in step S736 whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If the determination is affirmative, it is set so as to determine whether or not it is correct using a high-probability determination table (S740). If a negative determination is made (S736: no), the normality (low probability) determination table is set so that the determination is correct (S743). In the process of S746, whether or not it is a hit is determined by comparing the hit / fail determination table set in the process of S740 or S743 with a hit determination random number. As described above, the normal hit probability is set to 1/1 regardless of the gaming state.

  If it is a win (S746: yes), the winning symbol is determined based on the target holding memory hitting symbol determination random number (S750), and the target holding memory fluctuation pattern determining random number is determined. Is determined (S753). On the other hand, if the usual figure is not hit (S746: no), it is confirmed whether or not the hourly flag is 1 (S756). If the determination is affirmative, in S760, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation random number for determining the variation pattern in the target storage. If a negative determination is made (S756: no), in S763, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number of the target storage memory. Note that the average variation time of the variation pattern determined by the processes of S753, S760, and S763 is all 0.5 seconds. When the variation pattern is determined in this way, in the processing of S766, a general diagram change start command is transmitted to the general diagram display device 7, and the processing shifts to the general diagram game processing.

  When the normal symbol is changing in the process of S723, the process proceeds to the process of FIG. 21A, and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed ( S770). When it is confirmed that the symbol variation time has elapsed (S770: yes), a command is transmitted to display the fixed symbol on the general symbol display device 7 by the fixed symbol display setting processing (S773), and the processing shifts to the general symbol game processing. . If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S770: no), the process proceeds to the ordinary game process.

  When the confirmed symbol is being displayed in the process of S726 of FIG. 20, the process proceeds to the process of FIG. 21B, and it is determined whether the display time of the confirmed symbol has passed (S775). When it is confirmed that the display time of the fixed symbol has elapsed, a command is transmitted in the fixed symbol display end processing (S777) so as to end the fixed symbol display of the general symbol display device 7, and the processing shifts to the general symbol game processing. If the display time of the fixed symbol has not elapsed (S775: no), the process proceeds to the ordinary game process.

  FIG. 22 shows an overview of the general game process. First, it is confirmed whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is being opened (S780). If it is determined that the level is high or low, it is confirmed whether or not ten (prescribed number) winnings are obtained for the ordinary electric accessory (S783), or whether or not the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory has ended (S786). As described above, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is 4 seconds regardless of the gaming state. If any one of S783 and S786 is affirmative, the ordinary electric accessory is closed (S790), and the normal command end command transmission process (S793) is executed. In this process, an ordinary symbol end command is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the ordinary figure game process is terminated (returned). If both are negative determinations (S783: no and S786: no), the process directly returns. In addition, it is rare that 10 game balls win a prize at the second starting port 12 in the main electric door 24 which is opened only for 4 seconds, but the specified number of ordinary electric accessories is set to ten. The reason is to open the public power for 4 seconds. If the specified number of ordinary electric accessories is, for example, one, there is a possibility that the game ball will be closed immediately after the opening of the main electric door 24 and before 4 seconds elapses. Then, as will be described later, there is a possibility of winning the second big prize opening 20 in the state B of the bag that is difficult to win the second big prize opening 20.

  According to the gaming machine configured as described above, the outline of the game progress of the pachinko machine 50 is as follows. At the start of the game, if the player hits the right hand, the game ball easily passes through the normal symbol operation gate 22, and after the normal symbol fluctuates for 0.5 seconds, it is elected with a probability of 1 / 1.000. Opens once for 4 seconds. The game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 enters the electric door 24 and wins the second starting port 12, the second special figure fluctuates, hits with a probability 1 / 1.003, The big prize opening 20 is opened for 1.6 seconds, but since this fluctuation is a long time of an average of 180 seconds, the time efficiency is very poor. In addition, the second starting port 12 has one prize ball, and even if the main door 24 is opened frequently, the number of game balls flowing to the out ball port 92 decreases. Note that if one ball is entered into the second grand prize opening 20, 15 prize balls are awarded, but no prize ball can be expected from the second big prize opening 20, which is opened only once in 180 seconds. On the other hand, since the variation time of the first special figure is 10 seconds on average (see FIG. 6), the determination of success / failure according to the first special figure can be received 10 times in an average of 180 seconds. It will be. Note that the average number of times of 10 may vary depending on the skill of the player, the degree of occurrence of the first special symbol hold memory, etc., but the determination of whether or not is much more than once in 180 seconds.

  When the special figure 1_16R probability variation symbol is hit, it becomes a high probability state and state A (also simply referred to as state A) after the big hit (see FIG. 6). Then, a variation table in which the variation time of the second special figure is 3 seconds is selected, and if the right hand is hit, the second big prize opening 20 is frequently opened. Moreover, in the state A, a winning ball by the second grand prize opening 20 can be expected. This is shown in FIG. When the player hits the right hand, the electric door 24 is frequently opened as described above (4 seconds × 1 time), and the game ball enters the electric door 24 and wins the second starting port 12 ((( A)), the second special figure fluctuates for 3 seconds, and the second big prize opening 20 is opened (1.6 seconds) by the small hit that is almost certainly generated. Assuming that the time required for the winning (A) to the second start port 12 after the opening of the electric door 24 is α seconds, the variation of the second special symbol started by the winning (A) is 3 seconds. As a result of the fluctuation, the second big prize opening 20 is opened for 1.6 seconds due to the small hits that occur, so the second big prize opening 20 is closed because the main electric door 24 is opened. To α + 3 + 1.6 = α + 4.6 (after seconds) (Q in the figure). On the other hand, since the power transmission door 24 is closed 4 seconds after the power transmission door 24 is opened (P in the figure), the second time is α + 0.6 seconds after the power transmission door 24 is closed. The big prize opening 20 is in an open state. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game balls that have flowed down the upper surface of the main door 24 due to the closing of the main door 24 may win the second big prize opening 20, and if the player wins, as many as 15 prize balls will be given to the player. . In addition, even if the second game ball wins the second starting port 12 ((B) in the figure) when the utility door is opened, there is no hold on the second special symbol, so the winning (B) The change of the second special symbol corresponding to is not started after the second big prize opening 20 is closed. This means that the second grand prize winning opening is also opened and closed in synchronization with the opening and closing of the utility door 24. That is, if the player makes a right turn in the state A, the second grand prize opening 20 can be frequently opened and closed and the second big prize opening 20 can be won, so that the player's balls gradually increase. This state is called a small hit rush.

  When the special figure 1_6R probability variation pattern is hit, it becomes a high probability state and state B (also simply referred to as state B) after the big hit (see FIG. 6). Then, a variation table in which the variation time of the second special figure is 1 second is selected, and if the player strikes to the right, the second grand prize opening 20 is frequently opened. In this case, the prize ball by the second major prize opening 20 is I can't expect it. This is shown in FIG. In the state B, since the variation time of the second special drawing is 1 second, the second big prize opening 20 is closed after the main door 24 is opened, α + 1 + 1.6 = α + 2.6 (seconds later) (R in the figure). This is 4- (α + 2.6) = 1.4−α seconds before the general electric door 24 is closed, so that the game balls flowing down after the general electric door 24 is closed win the second grand prize opening 20. Can not. If α = 2 (seconds) or so, there is a possibility of winning the second grand prize opening 20, but it will not take much time to win the second start opening 12. That is, even if the player makes a right turn in the state B, the second big prize opening 20 is frequently opened and closed, but since the second big prize opening 20 cannot be won, the player's ball does not increase and there is no small hit rush. . However, because it is a frequent win on the public train, a lottery with the second special symbol is held, which is advantageous to the player coupled with the high probability state, and the number of holding balls does not increase, It will be easier to win.

  It should be noted that both the state A and the state B are terminated when the special symbol 1_6R normal symbol or the special symbol 2_2R normal symbol is hit. In the right-handed state, hitting with the special figure 1_6R normal symbol may be a case of hitting with the holding of the first special figure. Assuming that there is no hit by the first special figure in the right-handed state, if the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol is a big hit, it will be a small hit rush, and the special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol, special figure 2_3R probability variation symbol, special figure 2_2R If any of the probable symbols is a big hit, there will be no small hit rush. Therefore, State A ends even if it is a big hit in any of the special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol, special figure 2_3R probability variation symbol, special figure 2_2R probability variation symbol, and state B is a big hit in the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol (In this case, it will be promoted to a small hit rush).

  Even in the short time state, the variation time of the second special symbol is 1 second, and even if it is a small hit, it is not possible to win the second big winning opening 20, and naturally it will not be a small hit rush. The difference from state B is that it is aiming at big hit with low probability because it has not changed.

  In FIG. 25, the example of the effect performed with the effect symbol display apparatus 6 during a right strike is shown. FIG. 25 (a) shows the effect in state A. Each time a small hit is made, the second special drawing effect symbol 95 (consisting of 3 digits. ) At the same time as the change in the second special figure, and then stop by aligning with "small bonus", and inform the player that there is a possibility that the winning ball will increase due to the small hit. A character 96 of “SUPER Tatsuyoshi RUSH!” Displayed on the upper left of the screen informs the player that the present is a small hit rush. Tatsuyoshi is the character (Tatsuyoshi Bear) 97 displayed on the upper right of the screen.

  FIG.25 (b) shows the effect in the state B, and even if it hits small, the effect symbol 95 of a 2nd special figure does not align with the same symbol. As described above, even in the state B, small hits occur frequently, but a prize ball cannot be expected, so that the small hits are not notified by the effect symbol 95. The character 96 on the upper left of the screen also remains “Tatsuyoshi RUSH!”, And the smile disappears from the character 97.

  FIG. 25 (c) shows the effect in the short-time state. Like the effect in the state B, the effect symbol 95 of the second special figure is not aligned with the same symbol even if a small hit is made. The difference from the effect in the state B is that the remaining number of time reductions is displayed by the character 96 at the upper left of the screen.

  According to the gaming machine configured as described above, like the conventional small hit rush machine, whether or not the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is shortened is determined by the big hit symbol, but that alone will reduce the small hit rush. It does not determine whether it occurs. In addition to the short time of the second special symbol, when the state A (second special symbol variation time is 3 seconds), it becomes a small hit rush, but when the state B (second special symbol variation time is 1 second) Although small hit games occur frequently, it is difficult to enter the second big prize opening 20, so that it is not a small hit rush. Accordingly, it is possible to create a small hit rush in a normal state, where a small hit game frequently occurs but in which it is difficult to win a big winning opening. In addition, as a method of creating states A and B, it was created by the difference in the fluctuation time of the second special symbol, but other differences in the fluctuation time of the usual figure, the opening time of the electric train, the interval time until opening, closing Interval time after opening, opening time of big prize opening, interval time until opening (big hit OP time), interval time after closing (big hit ED time) etc. may be adjusted, etc. It may be created by any combination.

If it is the opening time of the ordinary train, the time from the winning of the ordinary figure to the opening and closing of the ordinary train will be longer than the time required for the small hit game time after the special symbol starts to change. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for players to enter the game by the time of the small hit game when the public power line is closed. It is possible to make a configuration in which it is possible to enter a ball by ending the opening time of the grand prize opening or by continuing the opening of the big prize opening even if the ordinary power line is closed.
In addition, by changing the variation time of the special symbol together with these, it becomes possible to create an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state more clearly.

  Here, the correspondence relationship between the configuration / state of the present embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention is shown. The “normal figure operation gate 22” corresponds to the “normal symbol start port” of the present invention, the processing of S250 and S350 corresponds to the “win / fail judgment means” of the present invention, and the processing of S175 corresponds to the “special symbol control” of the present invention. "Big hit game processing" corresponds to "Big hit game execution means" of the present invention, "Small hit game processing" corresponds to "Small hit game execution means" of the present invention, “L” corresponds to the “first game area” of the present invention, “right-handed area R” corresponds to the “second game area” of the present invention, and “state B” corresponds to the “first state” of the present invention. Correspondingly, “state A” corresponds to “second state” of the present invention, and the processing of S630 corresponds to “open extension means” of the present invention.

[Example 2]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since this embodiment has much in common with the first embodiment, only different points will be described mainly. FIG. 26 corresponds to FIG. 23 of the first embodiment, and shows only the second special symbol. Also, there are the special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol, the special diagram 2_3R probability variation symbol, the special diagram 2_2R probability variation symbol, and the special diagram 2_2R normal symbol, but they are omitted because they are the same as FIG. In this embodiment, there are five types of special figure 2_16R probability variation symbols, and these are selected at an equal ratio (30% / 5 = 6%). The difference between these five types is that the state changes to either state A or state B according to the number of times the special symbol fluctuates (with the exception of special figure 2_16R probability variation pattern 3). The numbers in the figure indicate the total number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure. For example, when the special symbol 2_16R probability variation symbol 1 is hit, the variation 1 to 75 times after the big hit is the state A, and the special symbol varies for 3 seconds. Then, after 76 fluctuations, state B is entered, and the special symbol fluctuates for 1 second. When the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 2 is hit, the fluctuation 1 to 75 times after the big hit is the state B, and after the fluctuation 76 times, it becomes the state A. The situation opposite to the case where the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 1 is hit Make a transition. When the special figure 2 — 16R probability variation symbol 3 is hit, all the states are in the state A regardless of the number of fluctuations of the special figure after the big hit. When the special figure 2 — 16R probability variation symbol 4 is hit, the fluctuation 1 to 100 times after the big hit is the state A, and the fluctuation 101 and thereafter becomes the state B. When the special figure 2 — 16R probability variation symbol 5 is hit, the fluctuation 1 to 500 times after the big hit is the state B, and after the fluctuation 501 times, the state A is obtained. In terms of processing, the state A or the state B is set by referring to the probability variation number in S380 in FIG. 12 and switching the variation pattern.

FIGS. 27 to 28 show examples of effects performed by the effect symbol display device 6 during the right-hand strike. FIG. 27A shows an example of the first fluctuating effect after the big hit due to hitting with the special figure 2 — 16R probability variation symbol 1 is over. FIG. 27A is similar to FIG. 25A, except that “74 more times” is displayed in the character 96 at the upper left of the screen. When the special symbol 2_16R probability variation symbol 1 is hit, the state A is changed to 75 times while the special symbol is changed, so that the state A (small hit rush) continues for another 74 times because the state A has already changed once. If it is not hit even if it fluctuates 75 times, the state B is followed. If it is this structure, the frequency | count that a small hit rush is performed can be restrict | limited beforehand, and an excessive appearance can be suppressed.
Also, as a player, if you don't hit a big hit up to 75 times, you can aim for a big hit after earning a ball with a small hit rush, so a new game that won't hit up to 75 times will be the best development You can taste the sex. The number “75” corresponds to the value of the denominator of the hit probability in the probability variation state, but may be a value other than this.

  FIG. 27 (b) shows an example of the 25th variation effect after the big hit due to hitting with the special figure 2 — 16R probability variation symbol 2 is over. The special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 2 shows that the state B is 75 times while the special symbol is changed, and the state A (SUPER Tatsuyoshi RUSH) is obtained when the special symbol is changed 50 times. In this state, the game is aimed at hitting with the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 1, the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 3, or the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 4 or losing 75 times. If it is this structure, since it can taste a small hit rush state, if it is not hit big by 50 times, it can be set as the game nature which aims at not hitting big by 50 times.

  FIG. 27C shows an example of the fluctuating effect after the big hit due to hitting with the special figure 2 — 16R probability variation symbol 3 is over. Since it will be in state A until it hits next time when it hits with special figure 2_16R probability variation pattern 3, it is the same production as Drawing 25 (a). In the case of the present embodiment, since this hit becomes the most advantageous state, the player becomes a game aiming to hit with the special figure 2_16R probability variation pattern 3.

  FIG. 28 (a) shows an example of the effect of the eighth fluctuation after the big hit due to hitting with the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 4. In FIG. 28A, since the state A is changed 100 times while the special symbol is changed, “92 more times” is displayed in the character 96 at the upper left of the screen. If it does not hit even if it fluctuates 100 times, it shifts to state B.

  FIG. 28 (b) shows an effect when the special symbol fluctuates 500 times after the big hit by hitting with the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 5 is over, but it is not hit. When the special symbol 2_16R probability variation symbol 5 is hit, the state B is changed to 500 times while the special symbol is changed, and from the 501th time state A (SUPER Tatsuyoshi RUSH) is assumed. The character 96 “arrival at the ceiling!” At the upper left of the screen in FIG. 28B indicates that after the big hit, it has changed 500 times and that it will be a small hit rush from the next time. As usual ceiling functions, those that improve the winning probability or make the gaming state advantageous have been considered, but if this is the case, further advantageous state just by changing the variation time of the second special symbol Can be.

  According to the gaming machine of the second embodiment, since the occurrence and termination of the small hit rush can be controlled according to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, an unprecedented game in which a privilege is obtained when the special symbol is varied a predetermined number of times. A game machine with the characteristics can be realized. For example, if the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 5 is hit, a special hit rush can be obtained 500 times when the special symbol is changed. Also, the gameability of losing the privilege when the special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times as in the past can be realized as in the case of the special figure 2_16R probability variation symbol 1 and the special diagram 2_16R probability variation symbol 4.

[Example 3]
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since this embodiment also has much in common with the first embodiment, only different points will be described mainly. In the present embodiment, there are four types of small hit symbols, and the state A or the state B is switched depending on which small hit symbol is a small hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, when a small hit is made in the special figure 2_small hit symbol 1, if the current state is the state B, the state is switched to the state A (if the current state is the state A, it is left as it is). Special figure 2_When a small hit with small hit symbol 2 is made, if the current state is state A, the state is switched to state B (if the current state is state B, it is left as it is). Special figure 2_When small hit with small hit symbol 3, if the current state is B, the state is switched to state A only 50 times (if the current is state A, it is left as it is). Special figure 2_When the small hit symbol 4 is hit, if the current state is A, the state is switched to state B only 10 times (if the current state is B), it is switched. In terms of processing, the state A or the state B is set by switching the variation pattern according to the small hit symbol in S380 of FIG.

  30 to 31 show examples of effects performed by the effect symbol display device 6 during the right-hand strike. FIG. 30A shows an example of a fluctuating effect when a small hit is made with the special figure 2_small hit symbol 1 in the state B. FIG. Special figure 2_Small hit as a result of small hitting symbol 1 will result in state A from the next fluctuation, so “promotion!” Will be displayed in the character 96 at the upper left of the screen, and a small hitting rush will occur from the next time. Since a small hit rush occurs, the character 97 smiles as an effect.

  FIG. 30 (b) shows an example of a fluctuating effect when a small hit is made with the special figure 2_small hit symbol 2 in the state A. FIG. Special figure 2_As a result of the small hit with the small hit symbol 2, the state B is changed from the next fluctuation, so that “sorry ...” is displayed in the character 96 at the upper left of the screen, and the small hit rush is finished at this time. For this reason, as an effect, the character 97 changes to a shocked face.

  FIG. 30 (c) shows an example of a fluctuating effect when a small hit is made with the special figure 2_small hit symbol 3 in the state B. Special figure 2_Small hit with small hit symbol 3 will result in a state A, that is, a small hit rush for only 50 fluctuations, so the character 96 at the upper left of the screen will display "50 SUPER limited SUPER Tatsuyoshi RUSH start!" Although it is limited to 50 times, it is a small hit rush, and as a production, the character 97 changes to a smile.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of a fluctuating effect when a small hit is made with the special figure 2_small hit symbol 4 in the state A. FIG. Special figure 2_If you make a small hit with small hit pattern 4, state B is limited to 10 fluctuations, so the text 96 in the upper left corner of the screen will display "SUPER Tatsuyoshi RUSH will be interrupted for 10 revolutions." As an effect in which the small hit rush is interrupted, the character 97 changes to a crying face.

  According to the gaming machine of the third embodiment, since it is up to the small hit symbol at which point during the right strike the small hit rush occurs or ends, no one knows unlike the second embodiment. Therefore, it is possible to provide a sense of expectation for occurrence of a small hit rush and a small hit rush period that is difficult to predict. Moreover, since the occurrence rate and the continuation rate of rush can be adjusted by sorting the small hit symbols, setting is easy.

[Example 4]
A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Since this embodiment also has much in common with the first embodiment, only different points will be described mainly. FIG. 32 is an outline of the specifications of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment. The difference from the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment is that the small hit probability of the second special symbol is 1/6 (1 / 1.000 in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment), and the second special symbol is also Points that can be reserved (maximum of 4), and when there is reserved memory in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, priority is given to the variation of the second special symbol (Pachinko machine of the first embodiment) 50. Simultaneously, there is no reserved memory in the second special symbol), and the opening time of the utility door 24 is different between the normal state and the open extended state (the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment has a uniform time of 4 seconds). Therefore, there is no concept of the extended extended state), the number of normal symbol hold memory is four (one in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment), the normal symbol variation time is 12 seconds in the normal state, and is open The point is 0.5 seconds in the extended state (in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, it is uniform. .5 seconds), the variation time of the special symbol is 10 seconds on average for the first special figure and the second special figure in the normal state, and 0.5 seconds in the open extended state (in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment) Uniform 0.5 seconds). In addition, “electric support” in FIG. 32 means an open extended state.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a start winning confirmation process in which a winning at the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 is detected and the storage is held in accordance with the winning. Note that S100 to S110 in this process are the same as S100 to S110 in FIG. In this process, the process proceeds from S110 to S115, and it is determined whether a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 12 has occurred based on the detection signal of the second starting port SW16a. Note that the process also proceeds to S115 when S100 is negatively determined or when S105 is positively determined.

  If S115 is affirmative, the process proceeds to S120, and it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories for the second special figure is full (here, 4). If the determination is affirmative, the process ends (returns). If the determination is negative (S120: no), the process proceeds to S125.

  The process performed in S125 is the process performed for the first special chart in S110 with respect to the second special chart. The big hit determination random number used for the big hit lottery or the symbol that is stopped and displayed when the big hit lottery is won. Random number for determining big hit symbol for determining (winning symbol), random number for determining reach for determining whether or not to achieve reach in symbol production, variation pattern determination for determining variation time of special symbol, etc. Extract random numbers. And the extracted random number is memorize | stored as a pending | holding memory | storage about a 2nd special figure, and this process is complete | finished. Note that this process is also ended when a negative determination is made in S115.

  Next, the success / failure determination process in which the big hit lottery is performed using the big hit determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, the process of FIG. 34 corresponds to FIG. 9 or FIG. 11 of the first embodiment, and is different in that it is executed in common for the first special figure and the second special figure. In S800, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), the process ends (returns). If the determination is negative (S800: no), the process proceeds to S805.

  In S805, it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S885 in FIG. 36. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S810. In S810, it is determined whether the first special figure or the second special figure is being confirmed. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S895 in FIG. 37. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S815 in FIG. In S815, the presence / absence of the second reserved memory is determined. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S820. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S825. In S820, the number of the second reserved memory is decremented, the oldest second reserved memory is selected, and the process proceeds to S835. On the other hand, in S825, the presence / absence of the first hold storage is determined. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S830, and if the determination is negative, the process ends.

  In S830, the number of the first reserved memory is decremented, the oldest first reserved memory is selected, and the process proceeds to S835. In S835, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is 1. If the determination is affirmative (S835: yes), the process proceeds to S840, and if the determination is negative (S835: no), the process proceeds to S845. Transition.

  In S840, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery is won based on the big hit determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the winning / failing determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state, and the hold storage is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S850. On the other hand, in S845, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery is won based on the big hit determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the probability variation state is not established, and the hold storage is performed. To digest. Then, the process proceeds to S850.

  In S850, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S855, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S870. In S855, the winning symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determining random number related to the digested reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S860. In S860, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested reserved memory, and the process proceeds to S865.

  In S865, according to the winning symbol, the number of rounds of the big hit game and whether or not the probable change state or the short time state is set after the big hit game are set, and the process proceeds to S880. On the other hand, if the determination in S850 is negative, the process shifts to S870 (that is, the process shifts when the big hit lottery is removed). In S870, the special symbol is changed based on the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. The variation time is determined, and the process proceeds to S875. It should be noted that, depending on the variation time of the special symbol, the mode of the symbol effect (whether it becomes reach or normal (the symbol effect that goes out without reaching)) in the case of being lost in the big win lottery is determined.

  In S875, the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability change state (number of times of probability change), the counter that indicates the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the time-short state (time reduction number) are updated, and the process proceeds to S880. . In S880, a hold number command indicating the numbers of the first hold memory and the second hold memory after the big hit lottery is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. In addition, the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested pending storage is started, and the change start command indicating the change time of the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83 (in other words, the change time of the effect symbol) The symbol effect is started by transmitting (also called a variation command). Furthermore, a symbol designating command for designating an effect symbol to be displayed in a stopped state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (if it is a big hit, an effect symbol corresponding to the winning symbol determined in S855 is designated). This process is terminated. In other words, the symbol designating command indicates the result of the jackpot lottery, and if the jackpot is won, the type of jackpot (whether it involves a transition to a probability change state or a short-time state, how many rounds of the jackpot game are This is a command indicating whether or not to be performed.

  In S885 (FIG. 36), which shifts during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed. In the case of determination, this process ends. In S890, the special symbol variation display is ended, the special symbol fixed symbol is displayed, and the symbol finalizing command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the final symbol display, and this processing is terminated.

  In S895 (FIG. 37) that is shifted during the special figure confirmation display, it is determined whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S900. If the determination is negative, the process ends. In S900, the confirmation display of the special figure is terminated, and the process proceeds to S905. In S905, it is determined whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to S915. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to S950.

  In S915, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is referred to. If the probability variation flag is 1, the probability variation flag is cleared (S920), and then the process proceeds to S925. In S925, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is referred to. If the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S930), and then the process proceeds to S935.

  Then, by sequentially executing the condition device operation start process (S935), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S940), and the jackpot start effect process (S945), a command indicating the mode of the jackpot game and the start of the jackpot game Is sent to the sub integrated control device 83 to start the big hit game and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S950 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is made in S905, the probability variation flag is referred to. When the flag is 1 (S950: yes), the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the probability variation state ( Reference is made to the number of probable changes (S955). If the remaining number is 0 (S955: yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S960), and the process proceeds to S965.

  In S965, the time reduction flag is referred to. When the flag is 1 (S965: yes), the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (time reduction number) that can be executed during the time reduction state is referred to (S970). If the remaining number is 0 (S970: yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S975), and the process proceeds to S980. In S980, a state specifying command transmission process for transmitting a state specifying command for notifying the current gaming state to the sub integrated control device 83 is executed, and this process is terminated.

  The big hit game process, the small hit game process, the general figure start winning confirmation process, the normal symbol success / failure determination process, and the general figure game process are the same as in the first embodiment. The breakdown of the jackpot symbol (FIG. 23) is the same as in the first embodiment.

  According to the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment, although the small hit probability is lower than the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, there is an effect close to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment. That is, since the small hit probability is 1/6, the small special hit is averaged once while the second special symbol changes six times. In state A, the special symbol has a change time of 1 second, so the time required for 6 changes is 6 seconds, and about 10 game balls are fired in 6 seconds. Therefore, if you win one in a small hit, 15-10 = +5. Actually, since the time required for a small hit is 1.6 seconds, there is a possibility that the number of shot balls may be further increased, but there is a possibility that two will be won during the small hit. From the above, in the state A, the number of game balls gradually increases. On the other hand, in the state B, since the variation time of the special symbol is 3 seconds, the time required for the six variations is 18 seconds, and about 30 game balls are fired in 18 seconds. Therefore, even if one prize is won during a small hit, it is 15-30 pieces = -15 pieces, and there is a high possibility that the holding ball will decrease. Thus, by generating the state A or the state B according to the special symbol, an effect close to that of the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment is achieved. The state A corresponds to the “easy state” of the present invention, and the state B corresponds to the “difficult state” of the present invention.

[Other embodiments]
In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, a sealed configuration may be used in which a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like is stored without being paid out.

  The specification of the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment may be as shown in FIG. The difference from the first embodiment is that the probability variation state ends when the special symbol fluctuates 100 times, and the short-time state continues up to 100 times. That is, even if the symbol does not hit the normal symbol, if the special symbol does not hit 100 times while the probability variation state is changed, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are terminated. In addition, after the big hit game, it is surely changed (65% probability in the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment). Even if it reconfigures in this way, the same effect can be obtained. Note that the second and third embodiments of FIG. 38 may be applied to the pachinko machine. In addition, when it applies to the pachinko machine of Example 4, it becomes a specification as shown in FIG.

  The pachinko machine 50 having the specifications shown in FIG. 38 may be configured as shown in FIG. FIG. 39 corresponds to FIG. 23, and the major difference from the first embodiment is that a small hit rush always occurs when the second special drawing is hit (in the first embodiment, 2400 pieces). (Only when a special figure 2_16R probable variation that can be expected to appear) The small difference is that when you hit a symbol other than the 16R probability variation symbol, you can not expect either the first special diagram or the second special diagram, and even if you hit the special feature 1_6R probability variation symbol of the first special diagram The small hit rush occurs, and the ratio of hitting with the 16R probability variation pattern is lower in both the first special figure and the second special figure than in the first embodiment. According to the gaming machine configured in this way, in the left-handed state, a small hit rush is generated by big hit 50% (Special Figure 1_16R Probability Variation (5%) + Special Figure 1_6R Probability Variation (45%)) However, once a small hit rush occurs and a right-handed state is reached, as long as the hit continues, the game will continue with the small hit rush. Note that this right-handed state ends when the special symbol does not hit 100 times during the fluctuation (see FIG. 38).

  In any of the above embodiments, by changing the variation time of the special symbol, the state A is easy to win the second big prize opening 20 and the state B is difficult to win. Both states may be created at 24 operation timings. In order to change the fluctuation time of the usual figure, setting the fluctuation time in the process of S753 can be exemplified according to the symbol per common figure determined in S750 (FIG. 20). It is conceivable that the operation timing of the general electric door 24 is set according to the symbol per common figure determined in S750. Moreover, you may produce the state A and the state B combining these and changing the variation time of a special symbol. Moreover, a state (referred to as state C) that makes it easier to win the second grand prize opening 20 than in state A may be created. For example, in the state C, it can be considered that the time until the second big prize opening 20 is closed after the main electric door 24 is closed is longer than that in the state A. In this way, it is possible to provide an upper state of the small hit rush, and if it is mounted on the gaming machine of the second embodiment, it can be a game with a distribution such as demote or promote from the small hit rush. It becomes like this.

  Each of the ball game machines in the above embodiment determines whether or not a high probability is obtained only by the winning symbol, but it may be applied to a game machine having a probable opening in the special winning opening.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area | region, 6 ... Production symbol display apparatus,
11 ... 1st start port, 12 ... 2nd start port,
20 ... Second Grand Prize Exit, 21 ... First Grand Prize Exit,
24 ... Special electric door, 88 ... Special electric door,
50 ... Pachinko machine, 66 ... Speaker,
80 ... Main control device, 83 ... Sub integrated control device

Claims (3)

A first start opening capable of always entering a ball, a second start opening configured to be able to change to an open state where it is easy to enter a ball and a closed state where it is difficult to enter, and the second start when a game ball passes or enters The game area has a normal symbol starting port and a big winning port that cause the determination of whether or not to open the mouth,
A go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination due to a ball entering the first start port or the second start port;
A special symbol control means for determining a special symbol based on the determination result of the determination unit, and notifying the player of the determination result by displaying the special symbol after changing the predetermined time; and
A big hit game execution means for playing a big hit game when the result of the hit determination performed by the hit determination means due to the ball entering the first start port or the second start port is a big hit;
A small hit game execution means for performing a small hit game when the result of the determination as to whether or not the determination has been made due to at least a ball entering the second starting port is a small hit;
Based on a special symbol determined on the basis of the success / failure determination result of the jackpot game execution means by the jackpot game execution means, an opening for extending the time for the second start port to be open after the jackpot game An open extension means for providing an extended state;
In a ball game machine equipped with
The game area in which the launched game ball flows down includes a first game area in which the game ball can flow when the game ball is launched at the first launch intensity, and a second launch that is stronger than the first launch intensity. It is divided into the second game area where game balls can flow down when launched with strength,
The first game area is provided with the first start port,
The second game area includes at least the second starting port, the normal symbol starting port, and the grand prize winning port,
The big prize opening is arranged downstream of the second start opening,
In the open extended state,
At least a first variation table and a second variation table having different average variation times of the special symbol,
By selecting one of the variation tables, a first state in which it is difficult to enter the big prize opening in comparison, and a second state in which it is easier to enter the big prize opening in comparison, A ball game machine characterized by the provision of A first start opening capable of always entering a ball, a second start opening configured to be able to change to an open state where it is easy to enter a ball and a closed state where it is difficult to enter, and the second start when a game ball passes or enters The game area has a normal symbol starting port and a big winning port that cause the determination of whether or not to open the mouth,
A go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination due to a ball entering the first start port or the second start port;
A special symbol control means for determining a special symbol based on the determination result of the determination unit, and notifying the player of the determination result by displaying the special symbol after changing the predetermined time; and
A big hit game execution means for playing a big hit game when the result of the hit determination performed by the hit determination means due to the ball entering the first start port or the second start port is a big hit;
A small hit game execution means for performing a small hit game when the result of the determination as to whether or not the determination has been made due to at least a ball entering the second starting port is a small hit;
Based on a special symbol determined on the basis of the success / failure determination result of the jackpot game execution means by the jackpot game execution means, an opening for extending the time for the second start port to be open after the jackpot game An open extension means for providing an extended state;
In a ball game machine equipped with
The game area in which the launched game ball flows down includes a first game area in which the game ball can flow when the game ball is launched at the first launch intensity, and a second launch that is stronger than the first launch intensity. It is divided into the second game area where game balls can flow down when launched with strength,
The first game area is provided with the first start port,
The second game area includes at least the second starting port, the normal symbol starting port, and the grand prize winning port,
The big prize opening is arranged downstream of the second start opening,
In the open extended state,
At least a first variation table and a second variation table having different average variation times of the special symbol,
By selecting one of the variation tables, a first state in which it is difficult to enter the big prize opening in comparison, and a second state in which it is easier to enter the big prize opening in comparison, Provided,
Whether the first state or the second state is reached depends on the special symbol to which the open extended state is given by the open extension means and the number of times the special symbol fluctuates in the open extended state. A ball game machine characterized by being determined. A first start opening capable of always entering a ball, a second start opening configured to be able to change to an open state where it is easy to enter a ball and a closed state where it is difficult to enter, and the second start when a game ball passes or enters The game area has a normal symbol starting port and a big winning port that cause the determination of whether or not to open the mouth,
A go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination due to a ball entering the first start port or the second start port;
A special symbol control means for determining a special symbol based on the determination result of the determination unit, and notifying the player of the determination result by displaying the special symbol after changing the predetermined time; and
A big hit game execution means for playing a big hit game when the result of the hit determination performed by the hit determination means due to the ball entering the first start port or the second start port is a big hit;
A small hit game execution means for performing a small hit game when the result of the determination as to whether or not the determination has been made due to at least a ball entering the second starting port is a small hit;
Based on a special symbol determined on the basis of the success / failure determination result of the jackpot game execution means by the jackpot game execution means, an opening for extending the time for the second start port to be open after the jackpot game An open extension means for providing an extended state;
In a ball game machine equipped with
The game area in which the launched game ball flows down includes a first game area in which the game ball can flow when the game ball is launched at the first launch intensity, and a second launch that is stronger than the first launch intensity. It is divided into the second game area where game balls can flow down when launched with strength,
The first game area is provided with the first start port,
The second game area includes at least the second starting port, the normal symbol starting port, and the grand prize winning port,
The big prize opening is arranged downstream of the second start opening,
In the open extended state,
At least a first variation table and a second variation table having different average variation times of the special symbol,
By selecting one of the variation tables, a first state in which it is difficult to enter the big prize opening in comparison, and a second state in which it is easier to enter the big prize opening in comparison, Provided,
Whether the first state or the second state is reached is determined by the special symbol to which the open extended state is given by the open extending means, and the small hit game is executed in the open extended state. A bullet ball game machine characterized in that it is determined by the special symbol.

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