JP2018117831A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To associate a jackpot game based on a lottery with a game requiring normal win pockets to be shot.SOLUTION: When a small jackpot occurs and a condition for a probability-modifying transition game is met (S500), it is determined whether normal win pockets 25-27 have been shot within time limits (S510-S530). When processing moves to main processing, a command is sent from a main controller 80 via a sub-integrated controller 83 to an effect pattern controller 82, and normal win pockets to be shot are sequentially specified on an effect pattern display 6 (figure 13). If the normal win pocket 25-27 are successfully shot within the respective time limits (S510-530), the game moves to a high probability state (S540). If any of the specified win pockets has failed to be shot within the time limit, the game does not move to the high probability state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent ball game machines, a game ball is awarded to a winning opening called a start opening, and it is determined whether or not to play a big hit game based on the timing of winning.
The probability of generating a big hit is constant, and a transition to a high probability state is made after a big hit game, or the variation time is shortened to increase the number of lotteries.
In these ball game machines, an effect of notifying the occurrence of a jackpot, an effect of notifying or suggesting the occurrence of a jackpot are also performed.
On the other hand, a ball game machine or a ball game machine that makes a stunning effect that makes a transition to a probable state without performing a big hit game effect and suddenly notifies the transition to the probable state (for example, Patent Document 1), and during a big hit game, There is also known a ball game machine that performs a promotion effect for promotion to a probable big hit (for example, Patent Document 2).

According to such a ball game machine, there is an effect of expecting the occurrence of a big hit by image production.
The invention shown in Patent Document 1 or Patent Document 2 can increase the performance output of a ball game machine by performing a stunning effect or promotion effect, and the ball game machine that performs these effects gains popularity. ing.

JP 2005-160738 A JP 2007-215865 A

However, whether or not to win a big hit even if the above-mentioned stunning effect or promotion effect is determined is determined at the timing of winning the start opening.
The various effects are expected to win the winning determined at the timing of winning the start opening, and the lottery result is not changed due to the difference in the contents of the effects.
Therefore, in order to win a big hit, it is a game in which a game ball is launched aiming at the starting port.
For this reason, launching game balls aiming at the starting port accounted for the majority of games, and there was a problem that the game would become monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a new and interesting bullet ball game machine.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems is as follows.
There are multiple entrances and starters on the board,
In a ball game machine that performs a hit game when the electrification is released when winning due to the timing of entering the starting port,
Display instruction means for performing display or instruction related to one of the plurality of entrances when a predetermined gaming state occurs;
Probability increasing means for increasing the probability of winning due to entering the entrance associated with the display or instruction by the display instruction means;
It is provided with.

According to such a configuration, even if a predetermined gaming state occurs, the hit probability of the electric winning combination is not increased unless the ball is entered into a different entrance from the electric winning combination. Thereby, it is possible not only to launch a game ball aiming at the start opening, but also to associate a game aiming at the entrance opening different from the electric accessory and a game aiming at the start opening.
If the entrance hole is a normal prize opening, there is a payout of the prize ball, so that there is a payout of the prize ball without depending on the operation of the electric accessory, and the so-called base is not lowered.
In addition, since the entrance for entering the ball to increase the probability of winning is displayed or instructed by the display instruction means, the image to be displayed or instructed can be associated with the entrance.

Here, the entrance is a entrance other than the electric winning combination and is not only a normal winning opening, but also a first type non-electric accessory, a second type non-electric accessory or a gate (passage opening). May be.
Probability increase means to increase the probability of winning is not only the fact that the lottery probability for opening the electric utility is changed from low probability to high probability, but also so-called short time that increases the number of lotteries per unit time by short time games etc. The functions may be executed together.

There may be two or more entrances related to the display or instruction by the display instruction means. This is clarified in the invention described in claim 2.
The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, characterized in that there are two or more entrances related to the display or instruction of the display instruction means.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since there are two or more entrances related to the display or instruction by the display instruction means, the game caused by the display instruction means can be made more complicated. Thereby, the effect of increasing the role of the game aiming at the entrance related to the display or instruction by the display instruction means or extending the time is exhibited. It is possible to increase or decrease the role of the game from the occurrence of a predetermined gaming state until the probability is raised by the probability increasing means.
If all the normal winning holes on the board are targeted, it has the effect of eliminating the non-winning normal winning holes. Note that it is not necessary to display or instruct two or more entrances at a time, and it is possible to make two or more entrances different each time a predetermined gaming state occurs.

Since the role of the game aiming at the entrance related to the display or instruction by the display instruction means can be increased or the time can be lengthened, the number of target entrances is made different on the game board surface, the arrangement is made different, or The effect of providing a gaming machine with a variety of board configurations such as different shapes of entrances can be expected.
Moreover, since the role of the game aiming at the entrance related to the display or instruction by the display instruction means can be increased, it is possible to reduce the effect screen.
Conventional ball game machines tend to increase the production effect with the intention of enhancing the production effect, so-called copyrighted materials, in order to eliminate the monotony of the game aimed at the starting port. For this reason, the configuration of the image control apparatus is complicated, and there are problems of increasing the sophistication and issues of increasing prices. The present invention can be expected to have an effect of suitably solving these problems.

The invention according to claim 3
The predetermined game state is a small hit game of the hit games,
3. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability of increasing by the probability increasing means includes at least a winning probability of a jackpot game of the winning games.

Even if a small hit game occurs, it does not shift with high probability immediately after the occurrence or after the small hit game ends, and it is necessary to play a game caused by the display instruction means.
Small hit games have few prize balls, and big hit games have many prize balls. For this reason, after the small hit game has occurred, the player can be expected to be enthusiastic about the game aiming at the entrance shown or instructed by the display instruction means.
Thereby, the effect which the invention of Claim 1 or Claim 2 has becomes more remarkable.

  Here, the probability that the probability increasing means includes at least the winning probability of the big hit game among the winning games means that in the case of a gaming machine that also has a small hit when shifting to a high probability, the winning probability per small hit is increased. It is a good idea.

The invention according to claim 4
The predetermined gaming state is a specific jackpot game of the winning games,
3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability of increasing by the probability increasing means includes at least a winning probability of the jackpot game.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, even if a big hit game occurs, the game does not shift with high probability immediately after the occurrence or after the big hit game ends, and it is necessary to play a game caused by the display instruction means.
Thereby, in order to continuously generate a big hit game, it can be expected that after a specific big hit game is generated, the game aiming at the entrance shown or instructed by the display instruction means can be expected.
Thereby, the effect which the invention of Claim 1 or Claim 2 has becomes more remarkable.

A specific jackpot game is a specific type of jackpot game.
For example, it is a case where a special figure or a pseudo-symbol (production design) for notifying the occurrence of a big hit is a specific type.
In the conventional ball game machine, when a specific type of pseudo symbol such as “333” or “777” is displayed, a high probability is immediately transferred after the display or after the big hit game. For this reason, the subject which the player only performs the game which launches a game ball aiming at a start opening was considered.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the probability change transfer right device provided in the game board. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start opening prize confirmation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the high probability transition determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is an image which shows the example of a display in the high probability transition determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the time-shifting determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is an image which shows the example of a display in the time-short transition determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows another embodiment of the high probability transition determination process in 1st 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Directly below the center case 5 is a first start port 11 where a big hit lottery with a variation display of a first special symbol (also referred to as the first special figure or the special figure 1) due to the entry of a game ball is performed. Has been. Further, on the right side of the center case 5 and immediately below the normal symbol operating gate 22, a variation display of the second special symbol (also described as the second special symbol or the special diagram 2) due to the entry of the game ball. A second start port 12 is provided in which a lottery lottery involving is performed.

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

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

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

The second start port 12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning in the normal symbol lottery.
Further, below the center case 5, a first big prize opening 20 made of a special electric accessory that is opened when a big hit game is performed when a big hit lottery is performed is provided below the first start opening 11. In addition, on the right side of the first starting port 11, a second grand prize winning port 21 made of the special electric accessory is provided.

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

  In addition, a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 21 is guided below the second big prize opening 21, and the probability change state (a state in which the probability of winning or failing is increased) is reached after the big hit game ends. The probability change right device 13 is arranged for determining. Details of the probability change transfer right device 13 will be described later.

  In the area on the left side of the game board 1, the first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10 of 7 segments, the first special figure reservation number display device 23 consisting of four LEDs, and the second A special figure hold number display device 24 is installed. In the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a universal figure holding number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

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

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
A number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

Next, the configuration of the probability change transfer right device 13 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the probability change right device 13 includes a discharge port 13 a through which a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 21 is discharged, a probability change right right 15 described later, and a probability change right. A shutter 14 for closing or opening the mouth 15 is provided.

  As already described, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 21 is discharged from the discharge port 13a. If the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a when the probability change right port 15 is closed, the game ball is guided to the detaching port 13b by the shutter 14 (see FIG. 3A). On the other hand, if the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a when the probability change right port 15 is open, the game ball enters the probability change right port 15 (see FIG. 3B).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 4) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. 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.

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

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

  In addition to this, a first count SW 20a for counting game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 20, and a second count SW 21a for counting game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 21. Then, the probability change transition right port SW15a for detecting the game ball that has entered the probability change transition right port 15 provided in the probability change transition right device 13 is input.

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

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

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

Further, by controlling the shutter solenoid 14a, the shutter 14 is controlled to switch the open / closed state of the probability change transition right port 15 provided in the probability change transition right device 13.
An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, it is also possible to adopt a sealed configuration in which the prize balls generated according to winnings are stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39.

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

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, 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.

Further, a game SW 67 is connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the game SW 67, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83.
Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 50, when a specific symbol is displayed on the first special figure due to the game ball entering the first start port 11, or when the game ball is opened to the opened second big winning port 21. When the ball enters the game and further enters the probability change transfer right port 15 of the probability change transfer right device 13, the probability change transfer game described later is executed. When the goal is achieved by the probability change game, the probability change function is activated, and a probability change state in which the probability that the game state after the big hit game is a hit determination becomes high.

In the present embodiment, when the three identical numerical symbols are displayed together on the effect symbol display device 6 as a pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special symbol, a jackpot game in which the first grand prize opening 20 is opened for 16 rounds is executed. The When two identical numerical symbols are displayed as pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol, a small hit game in which the first big winning opening 20 is opened for one round is executed, and then a probability change game is executed.
When three identical numerical symbols are displayed together on the effect symbol display device 6 as pseudo symbols corresponding to the second special symbol, a big hit game in which the second grand prize winning opening 21 is opened for 16 rounds is executed. When two identical numerical symbols are displayed as pseudo symbols corresponding to the second special symbol, a small hit game in which the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second to 2 seconds) is executed. When a game ball enters the probability changing right entrance 15 in the opened big winning opening 21, the probability changing game is executed thereafter. At this time, the shutter 14 is opened in synchronization with the opening of the second grand prize winning opening 21.

  In addition, this pachinko machine 50 increases the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery, lengthens the opening time of the second start port 12 when winning in the normal symbol lottery, and displays the normal symbol when the normal symbol lottery is made. An open extension function (shortening function) that facilitates entry into the second starting port 12 is provided by a method such as shortening the fluctuation display time in the device 7.

  Then, according to the winning symbol, whether or not the opening extension function is activated and the number of times the opening extension function is continued are determined. The state in which the open extension function is activated is referred to as an open extended state or a short time state.

Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 in 1st Embodiment is demonstrated in detail.
(2) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

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

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and proceeds to S70.
On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

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

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

Further, following the success / failure determination process, a big hit game process for performing a big hit game is performed.
In S70, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

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

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

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

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

The main control device 80 may perform prefetching based on the jackpot determination random number related to the first reserved storage and transmit the prefetching result to the sub integrated control device 83.
In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the second starter 12 based on the detection signal of the second starter SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S115: Yes), the process proceeds to S120. If the determination is negative (S115: No), the process ends.

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

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

The main controller 80 may perform prefetching based on the jackpot determination random number related to the second reserved storage and transmit the prefetching result to the sub integrated control device 83.
(4) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process for performing the big hit lottery with the big hit determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine. In addition, after the end of this process, a big hit game process for executing a big hit game is executed.

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

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 in FIG. 13, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

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

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

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

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

  In S230, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit lottery is a big hit or a small hit based on the selected big hit determination random number related to the reserved storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state. And the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

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

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

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

  In S250 and S255, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the reserved memory that has been digested, and the release pattern in the jackpot game based on the winning symbol, and after the big hit game Whether or not the open extension function is activated, the open extension function, the number of times the probability change state is continued, and the like are determined, and the process proceeds to S270.

  On the other hand, in S260, main controller 80 determines whether or not a small hit has been made. If the determination is affirmative (S260: Yes), the process proceeds to S262, and if the determination is negative (S260). : No), the process proceeds to S266.

  In S262, main controller 80 determines a winning symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random number related to the digested reserved memory. Further, the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc. related to the reserved storage (S264), and the process proceeds to S268.

  In S266, which is shifted to the case where the big hit or the small hit is not reached, the main control device 80 determines the change time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number, the change pattern determination random number, etc. related to the digested reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S268.

  In S268, the main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability change state (number of times of probability change) and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time-short state (number of times reduced). Then, the process proceeds to S270.

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

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

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

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

In S295, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S300.
In S300, main controller 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process proceeds to S335. In the present embodiment, at the time of a big hit, the pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special diagram or the second special diagram are displayed together with the same three numeric symbols.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in S335 that is shifted to when the negative determination is obtained in S300, the main control device 80 refers to the probability variation flag, and when the flag is set (S335: Yes), refers to the probability variation number. (S340). If the probability variation count is 0 (S340: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S345), and the process proceeds to S350.

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

  In S365, the main controller 80 executes a state designation command transmission process for transmitting a state designation command for notifying the current gaming state to the sub integrated control apparatus 83, and the process proceeds to S367.

  In S367, the main control device 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of a small hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S367: Yes), the process proceeds to S369, and In the case of determination (S367: No), this process is terminated. In this embodiment, the pseudo symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is displayed with two identical numerical symbols at the time of a small hit.

(5) Small hit game processing (S369)
In S369, the main control device 80 executes the small hit game start process, sets the first big prize winning port 20 or the second big prize winning port 21 in operation as an accessory of the small hit game, and the sub integrated control device 83. Is transmitted to execute a small hitting start effect, and the process is terminated.
In the small hit game by the first big prize opening 20, the first big prize opening is opened until ten game balls are won or until 30 seconds have passed.
In the small hit game by the second big prize opening 21, the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1-2 seconds).

(6) About jackpot game processing (S330)
The big hit game process is a well-known process in which the process of opening the first big prize opening 20 or the second big prize opening 21 is repeated 16 times until 10 game balls are won or 30 seconds have passed. During this process, a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 to execute a big hit start effect.

(7) Probability Transition Game As described above, in the present embodiment, when the same two numerical symbols are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol, the first grand prize opening 20 is displayed. A small hit game that is opened for one round is executed, and then a probability transition game is executed.
When the same two number symbols are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as pseudo symbols corresponding to the second special symbol, the second big prize opening 21 is opened for a predetermined time as a small hit, and the big prize opening opened. When a game ball enters the probability change right entrance 15 in 21, the probability change game is executed thereafter.
This probability change game will be described with reference to FIGS.

When the probability variation game condition is satisfied (S500), it is determined whether or not the normal winning holes 25 to 27 are won within the time limit (S510 to S530).
When the processing shifts to this processing, a command is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the effect symbol control device 82 via the sub integrated control device 83 according to the processing shown in FIG. 12, and the image shown in FIG. Is displayed.
In the present embodiment, first, an instruction to win a prize within a limited time (for example, 60 seconds) is displayed at the normal winning opening 25 which is the first winning opening (FIG. 13A). The elapsed time of the time limit is displayed as a level meter at the bottom of the screen. At this time, a lamp (LED) (not shown) in the vicinity of the normal winning opening 25 may be blinked corresponding to the time limit. The elapsed time of the time limit may be configured to be transmitted as a command from the main control device 80 and displayed on the screen. When the command to display the image of FIG. A configuration of measuring at 82 may be used. In short, it is only necessary to be compatible (synchronized) with the processing performed by the main controller 80.
Whether or not the regular prize opening 25 has been won within the time limit is determined by whether or not the left general prize opening SW25a has been won within the time limit (S510).

If there is a winning at the winning opening 25 within the time limit, the left general winning opening SW25a detects it, and a command is transmitted from the main controller 80 to instruct the normal winning opening 26 as the second winning opening to win within the time limit. Is displayed (FIG. 12B). At this time, a lamp (LED) (not shown) in the vicinity of the normal winning opening 26 may be blinked corresponding to the time limit.
If no prize is received within the time limit (S520), a command is transmitted from the main controller 80 and an image that has not shifted to a high probability is displayed (FIG. 12C). Whether or not the regular winning opening 26 is won within the time limit is determined based on whether or not the medium general winning opening SW 26a has been won within the time limit (S520).

If there is a winning at the winning opening 26 within the time limit, a command is transmitted and an instruction for winning within the time limit is displayed at the normal winning opening 27 which is the third winning opening (FIG. 12 (d)). A lamp (LED) (not shown) in the vicinity of the winning opening 27 may be blinked corresponding to the time limit.
If there is no winning within the time limit (S520), a command is transmitted and an image that has not shifted to a high probability is displayed (FIG. 12 (e)).
Whether or not the regular winning opening 27 has been won within the time limit is determined by whether or not the right general winning opening SW 27a has been won within the time limit (S530).

If there is a winning at the winning opening 27 within the time limit, a command is transmitted and an image indicating that a shift has been made to a high probability is displayed (FIG. 12 (f)). If no prize is received within the time limit (S530), a command is transmitted and an image that has not shifted to a high probability is displayed (FIG. 12 (g)).
Whether or not the regular winning opening 27 has been won within the time limit is determined by whether or not the right general winning opening SW 27a has been won within the time limit (S530).

(8) High probability processing (S540)
In the present embodiment, during a normal game, the probability of a big hit by winning a game ball at the first start port 11 or the second start port 21 is 1/320. During a normal game, the probability of winning a small hit by winning the first starting port 11 is 1/50, and the probability of winning a small hit by winning the second starting port 12 is 1/25. When the probability is high, the probability of a big hit by winning a game ball at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is 1/32. There is no small hit during high probability games. These probability values can be changed as appropriate. Further, a small hit may be generated during a high probability. However, at this time, since the probability is high, it is preferable that the probability variation game is not executed.

This high-probability game ends in a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) or a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times) in this embodiment. The number of fluctuations may be the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure, or may be terminated when one special figure reaches a predetermined number. Furthermore, the configuration may be completed if a large number of hits (for example, 4 times) are made during a high probability. The short-time game may be performed during this high probability.
The sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on the command from the main control device 80, and the effect symbol display device 6 displays the hold effect for displaying the reserved symbols and the pseudo symbol variation display. After performing the game, various effects such as a symbol effect for stopping and displaying a pseudo symbol corresponding to the result of the determination of success or failure, a winning symbol, and a jackpot effect for notifying the progress of the jackpot game are performed.

[effect]
According to the present embodiment, when a small hit game is generated by winning a game ball at the first start port 11, a probability change game is executed. In addition, when a game ball wins at the second starting port 12, a small hit game is generated, and when a game ball enters the probability changing right port 15 in the opened second large winning port 21, the probability changing game thereafter. Is executed.
The probability of occurrence of a big hit game is higher than that of a big hit game, and the probability of occurrence of a big hit game is extremely high in a high probability game.
Thereby, the probability of shifting to a high probability can be adjusted by the probability changing game. That is, there is an effect that the winning rate at which the game balls win the normal winning holes 25 to 27 can be adjusted and designed by the gauge configuration.
Therefore, the invention described in the present embodiment wins a game ball in the conventional start opening 25 to 27 as well as a digital game in which a game ball is won in the conventional start opening and a big hit symbol is displayed. It has an effect of providing an analog game to be played.
Moreover, games that generate a small hit game and games that generate a big hit game with high probability are conventional digital games, so the advantageous effects of digital games are not impaired.

  In the probability changing game, the game does not shift to the high-probability game unless the game balls are sequentially awarded to the normal winning holes 25 to 27 within a predetermined time. Thereby, it is possible to perform a game in which the skill of the player is questioned. Since a high-probability game cannot be performed in a gauge configuration in which a game ball does not win in the normal winning openings 25 to 27, an effect of preventing the design of a gaming machine having a normal winning opening that does not win is also exhibited. This effect is even more prominent because the game ball does not shift to the high-probability game unless the game balls are won in all the normal winning holes 25 to 27.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit game is generated by winning a game ball at the first start port 11, a probability change game is executed unconditionally, but when the second start port 12 game ball wins Even if a small hit game occurs, the probability change game is not executed unconditionally, and it is necessary to allow the game ball to enter the probability change right entrance 15 in the second big prize winning opening 21. A player's skill is required to win a game ball in the second big prize opening 21 that is opened for a short time and to make the game ball enter the probability changing right entrance 15.
This also has the effect of providing a game that is asked to be a game that does not ask the skill of the player for the occurrence of a probability change game.

Furthermore, by changing the big hit probability, the small hit probability during the normal game, and the big hit probability during the high probability, an effect of providing a game mainly based on the probability change game or a game based on the probability change game is also exhibited. . It is possible to enrich the variety of game contents.
For example, if the probability of a big hit during a normal game is designed to be extremely low and the probability of a big hit during a high probability is designed to be extremely high, a game that is mainly a probability change game through a small hit game can be provided.
On the other hand, if the probability of making a big hit in a normal game is relatively high and the probability of making a big hit in a high probability is designed to be extremely high, it is possible to provide a game in which a probabilistic transition game through a small hit game is subordinate.
Furthermore, if the probability of winning a big hit in a normal game is relatively high and the probability of making a big hit in a high probability is designed to be relatively low, the probability change transition through a big hit game and a small hit game by winning to the start port 11 or the start port 12 It is also possible to provide a game that has the same role as the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, the processes shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 are executed instead of the processes shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. In the second embodiment, when a small hit is generated by winning the first start port 11, the small hit game shown in the first embodiment is executed, and thereafter, the short time shift determination process shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is executed. The However, when a small hit is generated by winning at the second starting port 12, the small hit game shown in the first embodiment is executed, and when the game ball passes through the probability changing right port 15 in the large winning port 21, it is unconditionally. Transition to high probability games. The probability variation transition determination process of the first embodiment is not executed. Also, the time-shift transition determination process is not executed.

When the process shown in FIG. 14 is executed, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in each of the normal winning holes 25 to 27 within the time limit (S610 to S640). The
At this time, an image similar to that of the first embodiment is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 according to the process shown in FIG. 14 (FIG. 15).
When the time reduction function is exhibited, the so-called time reduction function is exhibited. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol which fluctuates due to passing through the normal symbol operation gate 22 is shortened, and the probability of hitting the normal symbol is also changed to be high. Thereby, the opportunity for the second start port 12 to open increases. If the normal symbol hit probability is set to be high at all times, there is no need to change it when the time reduction function is activated.
When the time saving function is exhibited, the fluctuation time of the special figure may be shortened. Thereby, the opportunity to win the second start opening 12 increases, and the chance to draw lots increases.
The end of the short-time function may be determined by time, the number of special figure fluctuations or the number of jackpot games.

[effect]
In addition to the same effects as the first embodiment, the second embodiment activates the time shortening function of the second start port 12 due to winning the first start port 11 and generating a small hit. It becomes possible. If the short function is activated at this time, a big hit game caused by winning a prize at the second starting port becomes possible. If the configuration is such that, with the occurrence of a big hit game, a high probability shifts after the big hit game ends, the big hit probability due to the winning of the first start port 11 becomes high. This is because the probability states of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are the same.
That is, a case where a high probability is directly transferred due to a winning at the first starting port 11 and an indirect operation by operating a time reduction function for the second starting port 12 due to a winning at the first starting port 11. In the case of shifting to a high probability, it is possible to provide a game that is rich in changes.

In the second embodiment, the game ball is not won unless the second start port 12 is opened. Further, if the condition is cleared by the time-shifting determination process, the opportunity to open the second start port 12 becomes extremely high.
Therefore, it can be said that the time shift transition determination process is a process of making the second start port effective (exhibiting a function as the start port). In normal times, if the second starting port is hardly opened or the opening time is hardly won, and if the short-time function is activated, the probability of opening is increased or the opening time is increased, the starting port is not normally effective. Can be said to be effective processing by the short-time transition determination processing.
As a modified example, it is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that can be won without opening the second start port 12, and in the normal time, if there is a win, only the award ball is paid out and does not function as the start port. If the condition by is cleared, it may be configured to exhibit a function as a starting port as well as a time-shortening function. Alternatively, the second starting port 12 is configured as a normal winning port, and in the normal case, if there is a winning, it does not function as a starting port only by paying out a prize ball. It may be configured to exert its function.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the three normal winning holes 25 to 27 are selected as normal winning holes, but a plurality of normal winning holes may be used. Moreover, it is not limited only to a normal winning opening, and may include a normal electric accessory, a first type non-electric accessory, a second type non-electric accessory, a passage opening (gate), and the like.
In the present embodiment, the normal winning openings 25 to 27 are arranged side by side, but the arrangement position on the board is not limited.

In the present embodiment, the transition determination process shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 14 is configured to end if all three normal winning openings 25 to 27 are not won within the time limit, but the present invention is limited to this. is not.
For example, a configuration may be adopted in which all winning awards are awarded within a predetermined time limit (for example, 10 minutes). At this time, the structure which wins in order may be sufficient, and the structure which does not ask | require an order may be sufficient. Further, the order may be different depending on the type of the small hit symbol.
Further, when the probability of occurrence of a small hit is low, the probability variation transition determination process may not be completed once but may be configured to be repeated a plurality of times. In a configuration that repeats a plurality of times, a configuration in which all the normal winning awards are designated by repeating a plurality of times is conceivable. However, when the probability of occurrence of a small hit is high, it is preferable that the number of times is small.

In the first embodiment, the high-probability transition determination process has a configuration that requires occurrence of a small hit, but is not limited thereto.
For example, the processing shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is executed when the number of out-of-game fluctuations during a normal game reaches a predetermined number, or when the number of shots during a normal game reaches a predetermined number, and the process shifts to a high probability. It may be configured. Or the structure performed immediately after a game start may be sufficient. In addition, when a special jackpot where three pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol are arranged with the same odd number symbols, a high probability transition determination process is executed after the big hit game is finished, and the three pseudo symbols are the same. In the case of a big hit with even number symbols, a configuration in which only a big hit game is executed may be used.

In the second embodiment, the time shift determination process is configured to require the occurrence of a small hit by winning a prize to the first start port 11, but is not limited thereto.
For example, the processing shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is executed when the number of out-of-game fluctuations during a normal game reaches a predetermined number, or when the number of fired shots during a normal game reaches a predetermined number, and the process shifts to a short-time game. It may be configured. Or the structure performed immediately after a game start may be sufficient. In addition, when a special jackpot where the three pseudo symbols corresponding to the first special symbol are aligned with the same odd number symbol, a short-time transition determination process is executed after the jackpot game ends, and the jackpot where the three pseudo symbols are aligned with the same even number symbol In this case, a configuration in which only the big hit game is executed may be used.

In the first embodiment or the second embodiment, each normal winning opening 25 to 27 is configured so as not to shift to a high probability game or a short-time game unless winning is made within a predetermined time.
It may be configured to shift to a high-probability game or a short-time game as long as the condition that the total number of winnings won in each of the normal winning openings 25 to 27 is a predetermined number or more within a predetermined time is cleared. Even in this configuration, there is a significance of winning in the normal winning openings 25-27.

In the first embodiment or the second embodiment, a configuration in which the high-probability transition determination process or the short-time transition determination process is repeatedly executed until the elapse of a predetermined time or the predetermined number of times is possible. When the predetermined number of times is reached, the high probability process may be forcibly executed or the time reduction function may be activated.
This makes it possible to play a game that is advantageous to the player even if the skill of the player is not good. When the player's skill is good, it becomes possible to play a game advantageous to the player at an early stage.
Further, when a predetermined gaming state occurs, it is possible to play a game that is advantageous to the player.

FIG. 16 shows a process of repeating the high probability transition determination process until the predetermined time elapses or the predetermined number of times is reached. The same applies to the process of repeating the time shift determination process until the predetermined time has elapsed or the predetermined number of times has been reached.
In the flowchart shown in FIG. 16, the same step numbers as in FIG. 12 perform the same processing as in the first embodiment.
In the process shown in FIG. 16, if a negative determination is made in steps S510 to S530, the number of tries n is incremented (S531), and the high-probability transition determination process is repeated until the incremented number of tries n reaches a predetermined number N. (S532). When the incremented number of tries n reaches the predetermined number N, the number of tries n is cleared to zero, and then a process of shifting to a high probability is forcibly executed (S532, S533, S540). The number of tries n is cleared to zero even at the initial setting.

In the case of repeating until the predetermined time elapses, the processes in steps S531 to S533 may be changed so as to determine whether or not the trial time t reaches the predetermined time T. The trial time t is an elapsed time measured after being cleared to zero immediately before shifting to the high probability transition determination process and starting the high probability transition determination process.
On the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, it is preferable to display the number of times n or the time t with the predetermined number N or the predetermined time T.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.
The processing shown in FIG. 12 and the image shown in FIG. 13 are displayed by a display instruction means or a display instruction means for performing display or instruction related to any of the plurality of entrances when a predetermined gaming state occurs. This corresponds to probability increasing means for increasing the probability of winning due to entering the entrance associated with the display or instruction.
Specifically, a gaming state in which a small hit generated due to winning at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is determined in advance, FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 13D are displayed. The instruction means, the processing of S500 to S540 corresponds to the probability increase means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... Universal figure reservation number display device, 9 ... 1st special view display device, 10 ... 2nd special view display device, 11 ... 1st start port, 11a ... 1st start port SW, 12 ... 2nd start port, 12a ... 2nd start port SW, 12b ... Accessory solenoid, 13 ... Probability change right device, 14 ... Shutter, 14a ... Shutter solenoid, 15 ... Probability change right port, 15a ... Probability change right port SW, 20 ... First big prize port, 20a ... First count SW, 20b ... 1st grand prize opening solenoid, 21 ... 2nd big prize opening, 21a ... 2nd count SW, 21b ... 2nd big prize opening solenoid, 22 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 22a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 23 ... 1st 1 special figure hold number display device, 2 ... 2nd special figure reservation number display device, 25a ... left general prize opening SW, 26a ... middle general prize opening SW, 27a ... right general prize opening SW, 30 ... payout motor, 31 ... payout SW, 32 ... full SW, 33 ... Ball cut SW, 34 ... CR unit terminal board, 38 ... Touch SW, 39 ... Launch stop SW, 40 ... Launch motor, 45 ... Glass frame closure SW, 46 ... Inner frame closure SW, 49 ... Cylinder lock, 50 ... Pachinko Machine: 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 55 ... Upper plate, 56 ... CR unit, 57 ... Ball rental button, 58 ... Checkout button, 59 ... Checkout display device, 61 ... Plate glass, 63 ... Bottom Plate, 64 ... Launch handle, 65 ... Frame side decorative lamp, 66 ... Speaker, 67 ... Game SW, 70 ... Inner frame, 71 ... Ball tank, 72 ... Tank rail, 73 ... Dispensing unit, 78 ... External connection terminal board, 80 ... Main control Location, 81 ... dispensing control device, 82 ... performance symbol controller, 83 ... sub-integrated control unit, 84 ... fire control unit, 85 ... power substrate, 90 ... pattern display device relay terminal plate.

Claims (4)

There are multiple entrances and starters on the board,
In a ball game machine that performs a hit game when the electrification is released when winning due to the timing of entering the starting port,
Display instruction means for performing display or instruction related to one of the plurality of entrances when a predetermined gaming state occurs;
Probability increasing means for increasing the probability of winning due to entering the entrance associated with the display or instruction by the display instruction means;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
A ball game machine characterized in that there are two or more entrances related to the display or instruction of the display instruction means. The predetermined gaming state is a small hit game of the winning games,
The probability of increasing by the probability increasing means includes at least the winning probability of the jackpot game of the winning games,
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The predetermined game state is a specific jackpot game among the hit games,
The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the probability of increasing by the probability increasing means includes at least a winning probability of jackpot game.

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