JP2019180903A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game in the so-called "a Pachinko machine having a game configuration called a small-win rush".SOLUTION: A first start pocket 11 is provided in a leftward shooting area L, and a normal pattern start game 22, a normal electric accessory 24, and a large prize hole 20 for a small-win game are provided in order from an upstream side along a flow-down direction of game balls in a rightward shooting area R. Entry of game balls into the large prize hole 20 is configured to be difficult when the normal electric accessory 24 is in an open state, and entry of game balls to the large prize hole 20 is configured to be easy when it is in a closed state. According to a type of an occurring small win, an open mode of the normal electric accessory 24 is switched. In the similar manner, according to a type of an occurring jackpot, an open mode of the normal electric accessory 24 may be switched.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a 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 having a game structure called a small hit rush.

  As a gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine), there are a first starting port in which a gaming ball can always enter, a variable second starting port in which the possibility of entering a ball changes, and one or more big winning ports. Those provided in the game area are known. As such a gaming machine, after executing a predetermined jackpot game, a function for increasing the probability (hit determination probability) that is determined to be a big hit in a hit determination (special symbol determination) is a high probability state There are many models equipped with (probability).

In this type of gaming machine, a small hit is generated with a high probability based on at least the second start opening of the first start opening and the second start opening, and the small hit game is frequently performed. In some cases, the game is equipped with a gameability that increases the number of balls to be played (see Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).
In other words, in a high-probability state, a gaming machine (a so-called “small-hit rush” game configuration in which small hits are frequently generated based on the entrance to the second starting port and a winning ball is advantageous) (Patent Document 1) has been proposed. In addition, a game where a small hit is generated based on a ball entering the second starting port, and the number of balls is gradually increased during the opening extension (so-called “electric support”) in which the opening time of the second starting port becomes long. A gaming machine having the characteristics has also been proposed (Patent Document 2).

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

According to these conventional gaming machines, in addition to a state where a large amount of winning balls can be acquired by a big hit game, a state where a winning ball can be acquired by a small hit game executed frequently can be created. . The player is given an opportunity to increase the number of balls at a time other than when the big hit game is being executed.
It is desirable to further develop this “gaming ability that allows the player to loosen the game slowly except during the big hit game”, because it is possible to improve the gaming interest without encouraging gambling. In particular, it is considered that it is preferable to provide a new configuration and further improve the gaming interest in the “game machine with a game configuration called small hit rush” that is becoming popular in recent years.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to further improve the gaming interest in a gaming machine having a gaming structure called a small hit rush.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A normal symbol starting part that becomes a normal symbol lottery opportunity when a game ball passes or enters, a first starting port through which a game ball can always enter, and a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is predetermined A normal electric combination that is opened in the opening mode, and when the normal electric combination is opened, the game ball can be changed from a closed state where it is difficult or impossible to enter into an open state where it is easy or impossible to enter. A starting area and one or more big prize openings are provided in the game area,
The game area is a first game area portion that is highly likely to flow down if the launching power of the game ball launched by the launching means is less than a predetermined force, and a first possibility that the game area is likely to flow down if it is greater than the predetermined force. 2 game area sections,
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;
Due to the game ball entering the first starting opening, and after displaying the variation of the first special symbol constituting one aspect of the special symbol, resulting from entering the first starting opening A first special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not to be executed;
Due to the game ball entering the second start opening, after displaying the variation of the second special symbol that constitutes another aspect of the special symbol, the ball entering the second start opening A second special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not to be executed;
A predetermined number of data for specifying the variation display time of the special symbol is stored, and a variation table provided according to the gaming state and the special symbol,
When the success / failure determination is made, referring to a variation table according to the gaming state and the special symbol aspect, a variation display time determining means for determining a variation display time of the special symbol;
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that it is determined that the jackpot game is determined by the success / failure determination performed due to entering the first start port or the second start port;
A small hit game execution means for executing a small hit game based on at least a result of the determination of success / failure executed due to the ball entering the second start opening being determined as a small hit game;
A high probability state setting means for setting the gaming state after execution of the jackpot game to a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the success / failure determination is higher than the probability in the normal gaming state;
A game machine capable of simultaneously executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol,
As a variation table to be referred when determining the variation display time of the second special symbol, a variation table having a long average variation time specified by stored data when the gaming state is a normal gaming state is referred to. When the gaming state is a high probability state, a variation table with a short average variation time specified by stored data is referred to, and
The first start port is provided in the first game area portion,
The normal symbol starting part, the ordinary electric accessory, and the big winning opening that opens and closes when the small hit game is executed are sequentially from the upstream side along the flow-down direction of the game ball in the second game area part. When the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, it is difficult to enter a big winning opening that opens and closes when the small hit game is executed, and when the ordinary electric accessory is in a closed state, the small hit game is played. It is configured to make it easy to enter the big prize opening that opens and closes when performing,
When it is determined that a small hit is determined in the determination of the success / failure, a small hit type determining means for determining the type of the small hit is provided, and the lottery result regarding the normal symbol lottery is determined according to the determined small hit type The opening mode of the ordinary electric accessory is switched to a different mode.

  According to the invention of claim 1, the opening mode of the ordinary electric utility (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “general power”) is changed in accordance with the type of the small hit generated, and the big prize opening is made in the small hit game. The possibility of entering the ball is changed. In other words, depending on the type of small hit determined, there will be a difference in the amount of balls to be played, so that the game can be executed while interested in which small hit is determined, further improving the game entertainment be able to.

Here, in this specification, a gaming configuration in which a small hit is frequently generated when the gaming state of the gaming machine is “a high probability state with a high probability of being determined to be a big hit” is referred to as a “small hit rush”.
Moreover, as a big hit game, what opens and closes a big prize opening several times can be illustrated. 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. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which a small hit game generate | occur | produces also by entering into a 1st start opening.

  Furthermore, each variation table (variation pattern table) may store a plurality of data (variation patterns) for specifying the variation display time, or a single variation table. The fluctuation table (fluctuation pattern table) referenced by the fluctuation time determination means (fluctuation pattern determination means) when starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol is based on the determination result ("big hit, miss" or "big hit, small hit , “Disengagement”), or may be unified regardless of the result of the determination. Further, when the reach effect is executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, the change table to be referenced may be different depending on whether or not the reach effect is executed and the type of reach effect to be executed.

  Further, when a means for determining a stop symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, missed symbol, etc.) based on the determination result is provided, the determined stop symbol and the variation table may be linked. That is, the presence or absence of the reach effect is determined in advance according to the determined stop symbol, and when there is a reach effect, the change pattern for the reach effect can be selected to determine the change pattern.

Examples of the “normal symbol starter” include a normal symbol start (operation) gate through which a game ball can pass and a normal symbol start port through which a game ball can enter.
In addition, “perform a big hit game based on being determined to be a big hit” means “when a big hit game starts when a big hit occurs” and “when a big hit occurs and further satisfies a predetermined condition (described later) It may be “when a big hit game is started” or the like.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is:
A normal symbol starting part that becomes a normal symbol lottery opportunity when a game ball passes or enters, a first starting port through which a game ball can always enter, and a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is predetermined A normal electric combination that is opened in the opening mode, and when the normal electric combination is opened, the game ball can be changed from a closed state where it is difficult or impossible to enter into an open state where it is easy or impossible to enter. A starting area and one or more big prize openings are provided in the game area,
The game area is a first game area portion that is highly likely to flow down if the launching power of the game ball launched by the launching means is less than a predetermined force, and a first possibility that the game area is likely to flow down if it is greater than the predetermined force. 2 game area sections,
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;
Due to the game ball entering the first starting opening, and after displaying the variation of the first special symbol constituting one aspect of the special symbol, resulting from entering the first starting opening A first special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not to be executed;
Due to the game ball entering the second start opening, after displaying the variation of the second special symbol that constitutes another aspect of the special symbol, the ball entering the second start opening A second special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not to be executed;
A predetermined number of data for specifying the variation display time of the special symbol is stored, and a variation table provided according to the gaming state and the special symbol,
When the success / failure determination is made, referring to a variation table according to the gaming state and the special symbol aspect, a variation display time determining means for determining a variation display time of the special symbol;
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that it is determined that the jackpot game is determined by the success / failure determination performed due to entering the first start port or the second start port;
A small hit game execution means for executing a small hit game based on at least a result of the determination of success / failure executed due to the ball entering the second start opening being determined as a small hit game;
The jackpot includes a promiscuous jackpot and a normal jackpot, and if the jackpot is determined to be a promising jackpot, the probability that the game state after the jackpot game is executed is determined to be a jackpot in the success / failure determination is higher than the probability in the normal gaming state. A high probability state setting means for setting a high probability state as a probability;
A game machine capable of simultaneously executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol,
As a variation table to be referred when determining the variation display time of the second special symbol, a variation table having a long average variation time specified by stored data when the gaming state is a normal gaming state is referred to. When the gaming state is a high probability state, a variation table with a short average variation time specified by stored data is referred to, and
The first start port is provided in the first game area portion,
The normal symbol starting part, the ordinary electric accessory, and the big winning opening that opens and closes when the small hit game is executed are sequentially from the upstream side along the flow-down direction of the game ball in the second game area part. When the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, it is difficult to enter a big winning opening that opens and closes when the small hit game is executed, and when the ordinary electric accessory is in a closed state, the small hit game is played. It is configured to make it easy to enter the big prize opening that opens and closes when performing,
A plurality of types of the probable variation jackpots are provided, and according to the type of the probable variation jackpots, the opening mode of the ordinary electric accessory when the lottery result regarding the normal symbol lottery is winning is switched to a different mode.

The invention of claim 2 changes the open mode (hit operation pattern) of the ordinary electric power based not on the determined small hit type but on the determined probability variation type.
According to the invention of claim 2, the opening mode of the ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “general power”) is changed in accordance with the type of probability variation jackpot that occurs, so that a big prize opening in the case of a small hit game The possibility of entering the ball is changed. In other words, depending on the type of probability variation jackpot determined, there will be a difference in the amount of balls to be played, so that the game can be executed while being interested in which probability variation jackpot is determined, further improving the game entertainment be able to.

  As described above, according to the present invention, in the gaming machine provided with the small hit rush as the gaming structure, the gaming interest can be further improved.

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 50 Block diagram showing electrical configuration of pachinko machine 50 Table showing basic specifications of pachinko machine 50 Table showing the relationship between types of jackpot games and jackpot symbols Table showing the relationship between the types of small hit games and the small hit symbols 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 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 Flowchart 3 of the normal / unusual determination process executed by the main controller 80 (A) is a flowchart of the universal game process executed by the main controller 80, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining some steps of FIG. 26 (a). Flow chart of ordinary game processing executed by main controller 80 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 (A) is a table showing the relationship between the types of small hit games and the small hit symbols in the pachinko machine 50 of the first modification, and (b) is an effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in the pachinko machine 50 of the first modification. Explanatory drawing showing (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the small hit game in the pachinko machine 50 of modification 1, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows modification 3 (A) is a table showing the relationship between the types of small hit games and small hits symbols in the pachinko machine 50 of the second modification, and (b) is the types of small hit games in the pachinko machines 50 according to another example of the second modification. Table showing the relationship between the symbol and small hits The flowchart which shows a small hit design determination process in the modification 2 Table showing the relationship between the type of jackpot game and the jackpot symbol in Example 2 (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change part of the big hit game process in the pachinko machine 50 of Example 2, (b) demonstrates the change part of the small hit game process in the pachinko machine 50 of Example 2. FIG. Illustration for Explanatory drawing which shows the effect displayed on the effect symbol display apparatus 6 in Example 2. FIG.

  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.

(1) 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 2 (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 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 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. Thereby, 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 more strongly than the predetermined intensity. It is divided into. In the game area 3, a large number of free nails 2c and windmills 2d are planted. 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. The left-handed area L constitutes a specific example of “first game area part”, and the right-handed area R constitutes a specific example of “second game area part”.

  Immediately below the center case 5 is provided a first start port 11 capable of always entering (winning). The first starting port 11 has a configuration in which a game ball that flows down from the left-handed region L through the warp rod of the center case 5 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. Big hit determining random number of the first special symbol (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first special symbol), the first special symbol big hit symbol determining random number, and fluctuation of the first special symbol by entering the first starting port 11 A plurality of types of random numbers, such as pattern determination random numbers, are extracted and stored on hold. In the following description, the second special symbol may be referred to as a “second special diagram”.

  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 or lost. In the left-handed region L, a plurality of normal winning openings 25 are arranged. In the lower right of the game board 2, there are a normal symbol display device 7, a universal figure holding number display device 8, a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, and a first special figure. A holding number display device 23 is provided. The first special figure display device 9 constitutes a specific example of the first special figure display means, and the second special figure display device 10 constitutes a specific example of the second special figure display means.

  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 R1.

In this flow-down path R1, along the flow-down direction of the game ball, a combination linkage gate 27, a normal operation gate 22, a first special electric accessory door (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first special electric door) 88, and A normal electric accessory (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a general electric door or electric power) 24 and a second special electric accessory door (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second special electric door) 89 are provided in this order. ing. Hereinafter, the behavior of the game ball flowing down the right-handed region R will be described.
A game ball flowing down along the downflow path R1 first enters the combination gate 27 and passes through it. However, when the game ball passes through the combination gate 27 in a state in which the big hit symbol is definitely displayed (in a state where the condition device is activated), the accessory continuous action device is activated and the big hit game is started. Details of the combination gate will be described later.

  Further, on the downstream side of the combination gate 27, there is provided a normal operation gate 22 having a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a normal figure) through which a game ball that has passed through the combination gate 27 can pass (enter) with a high probability. Yes. The universal map operation gate 22 is caused by the fact that a game ball enters and passes and a lottery determination (determining whether or not to determine a general map) is executed. A plurality of types of random numbers such as a random symbol determining random number for a figure, a random number for reaching reach determination, and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for a normal drawing are extracted and stored in a reserved manner.

  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.

  In this embodiment, the combination gate 27 and the general operation gate 22 are provided separately along the flow direction of the game ball. However, the single gate serves as both the combination gate 27 and the general operation gate 22. Also good. In that case, the function of the combination gate 27 is valid and the function of the normal operation gate 22 is invalid only when the jackpot symbol is in a definite display state (a state device described later is activated). As a function of the normal operation gate 22, a configuration that is always effective may be used. In particular, when a sufficient distance cannot be secured as the downstream flow R1, it may be combined, and conversely, when it is desired to provide the combination gate 27 and the normal operation gate 22 in different downstream as a game, separately It only has to be provided.

  At the downstream side position of the normal operation gate 22, there is provided a first big prize opening 14 provided so as to be opened and closed by a first special electric door 88 made of a movable partition plate. The first special winning opening 14 is opened for a predetermined time when the first special electric door 88 is operated in the big hit game. Note that the first special electric door 88 normally protrudes so as to close the first big prize opening 14, and retracts during operation to open the first big prize opening 14. Further, when the first 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 14. On the downstream side of the first grand prize winning opening 14, an ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is provided.

  Only the game balls that have passed through the normal operation gate 22 and the first special electric door 88 can reach the ordinary electric accessory (general electric door) 24. That is, only a game ball that passes through the normal operation gate 22 and rolls on the upper surface of the first special electric door 88 when it is not operated and is guided in the direction of the normal electric accessory (the general electric door) 24 is normally electric. It is possible to reach the accessory (general door) 24.

  The ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 opens and closes the second starting port 12 provided below or behind the electric accessory. This ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 can alternatively execute an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 12 and a closed state in which it cannot enter. For example, (1) a normal electric accessory that can alternatively execute a closed state in which the second starting port 12 is projected upward to close the second starting port 12 and an open state in which the second starting port 12 is opened backward. 24) and (2) a closed state in which the second starting port 12 behind the vehicle door is concealed, making it impossible for a game ball to enter, and sliding the second starting port 12 downward. An ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 or the like that can be selectively executed in an open state in which it is exposed and allows game balls to enter can be exemplified.

  Here, the second start port 12 is a ball entrance that causes the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct by the ball entering. 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.

Here, in the present specification, a basic state in which the “advantageous state flag indicating advantageous state” is not set by the pachinko machine 50 is expressed as “normal state (or during normal game)”. More specifically, “the probability variation function that makes the probability of being a big hit in the special symbol determination is not activated (the probability variation flag is not set), and the second start port 12 The state in which the opening extension function (the normal power support function) for extending the opening time is not expressed is expressed as “normal state (also referred to as normal game or normal game state)”.
Further, in this embodiment, when the general electric door 24 is not in operation (when the second starting port 12 is closed), the game ball that has reached the general electric door 24 passes through the general electric door 24 and flows down the road. It is guided in the direction of the second big prize opening 20 located on the downstream side of R1 (guided in the direction of the second big prize opening 20).

  The second grand prize opening 20 can be opened and closed by the second special electric door 89, enters and passes the normal operation gate 22, and the first special electric door 88 rolls on its upper surface when the electric special door 88 is inactive. The door 24 is not activated and cannot enter the second starting port 12 and only the game ball that has passed through it can reach. The second big prize opening 20 is opened for a predetermined time by the operation of the second special electric door 89 in the small hit game. Note that the second special electric door 89 normally protrudes so as to close the second big prize opening 20, and retracts during operation to open the second big prize opening 20. Further, when the second special electric door 89 is not in operation, the game ball rolls on the upper surface thereof, and an out-port 94 for taking in the game ball is provided at the lowermost part of the board surface at the lower center of the game 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 2 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 a winning opening of the game board 2, 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 2, 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 arranged on the back side (game board 2 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 a combination gate. 27, a combination gate SW 27a that detects a game ball that has passed through 27, a normal symbol operation SW 22a that detects a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 22, a 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 14a for counting game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 14, and a second count SW 20a for counting game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 20. Is entered.

  Further, when the value of the standby flag is “1” (the condition device is activated), the main control device 80 activates the accessory continuous activation device when the combination gate SW 27a detects the passing of the game ball. The value of the standby flag is set to “0”. This will be further described later.

  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.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the first grand prize opening 14 by controlling the first big prize opening solenoid 14b, and also controls the second big prize opening solenoid 20b. The opening / closing of the electric door 24 is controlled by controlling the opening / closing of the electric door 20 and controlling the electric utility solenoid 24b. 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 SW30, the paying 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. When the probability that a special symbol is determined to be a big hit is set to a normal probability (also referred to as a low probability), the probability that a big hit will be generated by the determination (hit determination probability) Both special figures are 1 / 319.7. When the jackpot determination probability is set to a high probability (when the probability variation function is activated), the jackpot determination probability is 1 / 75.3 in both the first special figure and the second special figure. And the ratio that the gaming state immediately after the big hit game occurs and the gaming state 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. It has become.

In other words, if the special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the type of jackpot is determined at a probability of 65% by random number lottery (random lottery using a random number for determining the big hit symbol), and a probability of 35% It is usually decided on a big hit.
And the probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that triggers the setting of the jackpot determination probability to a high probability, and after executing the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is high until the next jackpot is generated. Probability state.
On the other hand, the normal jackpot is a jackpot that does not trigger the jackpot determination probability to be set to a high probability, and after executing the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, the game state of the pachinko machine 50 has a special symbol variation display count of 50 times. It will be in the normal probability state and the open extended state until the next big hit is generated (whether it will be 50 times regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure). If the number of times the special symbol fluctuates more than 50 without causing a big hit, the normal probability state and the non-open extended state are obtained.

  Here, the “open extension state” is a so-called “electric support state”, which may be referred to as general power support or support, and the “non-open extension state” is a so-called “no power support state”, and there is no general power support. Also called no support. When a support flag (open extension flag), which will be described later, is set (when the value of the flag becomes “1”), the open extension state is set, and the open time of normal power transmission becomes long. For this reason, the number of winnings at the second special figure starting port 12 increases, the generation of prize balls due to winning and the lottery opportunities at the starting port 12 in FIG. 2 increase, and an advantageous gaming state compared to the “non-open extended state” It becomes.

  In addition, in the determination of whether or not the second special figure is successful, it may be determined as a small hit, and it occurs with a high probability of 1 / 1.003 (higher probability than the big hit probability or miss probability) regardless of the gaming state. In addition, unlike the present embodiment, a case where it is determined that a small hit is also determined in the determination of whether or not the first special figure is correct may occur.

  Further, the fluctuation display time on the normal symbol display device 7 when the normal symbol lottery (determination of whether or not the normal symbol is described later) is made in the high probability state (probability change state) or the open extension state (support state) is 0.5. In a normal game state (normal probability state and non-open extended state, that is, a normal game), the normal symbol fluctuates for 30 seconds.

In addition, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery (ordinary symbol determination) is 1/60 in the normal state (normal game state), and at least one of the probability change state (probability change function) or the open extension state (open extension function). When is operating, 1 / 1.000.
When the normal symbol is won, when the open extension state (open extension function) is activated, the normal electric accessory (general door) 24 is opened once for 8 seconds. In the state where the open extension state (open extension function) is not activated (non-open extension state), the normal electric accessory (general door) 24 is changed (changed) for 4 seconds regardless of whether or not it is in the positive change state. It is released once for a period of 3.5 seconds (when the flag is released) or for 3.5 seconds (when the change flag is set).

  However, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the opening time (opening pattern) of the normal electric accessory (general door) 24 is not determined at the start of normal symbol fluctuation, but is executed by winning the normal symbol lottery. It is determined in consideration of “the game state of the pachinko machine 50” and “the presence / absence of a change flag” when the hit game (ordinary symbol game) is performed. Whether or not the change flag can be set is determined based on the type of the small hit symbol (the type of small hit) determined when the result of the determination on whether or not the special symbol is successful is a small hit.

The variable display time determining means (variable pattern determining means) refers to the “variable table (variable pattern table)” according to the game state and the special symbol mode (first special figure or second special figure). The average variation time of the symbol is determined as follows.
In other words, in the state of “big hit probability is normal probability and non-open extension” (indicated as “no normal support” in FIG. 6), when determining the fluctuation time of the first special figure, With reference to the “variation table for extension (variation table for normal support without first support)”, the variation time is determined to be “10 seconds” on average.
In the following description, the fluctuation display time determination means corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determination means described later, and the “fluctuation table” in each claim is referred to as “fluctuation pattern table”. A case where the “hit probability is a normal probability state” is simply referred to as a “normal probability state”, and a case where the “hit probability is a high probability state” is simply referred to as a “high probability state”.

Also, in the state of “big hit probability is normal probability and open extension” (indicated as “normal support of the first special chart” in FIG. 6), when determining the variation time of the first special figure, “special one / normal With reference to the fluctuation table for probability / open extension (variation table for normal support), the fluctuation time is determined as an average of “5 seconds”.
Further, in the “high probability state”, when the variation time of the first special figure is determined, the “variation table for special 1 / high probability” is referred to, and the variation time is determined as an average of “8 seconds”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the same variation pattern table is referred to for the first special figure in both the “high probability state and support state” and the “high probability state and support state” (FIG. 6). "Indicates" With / without support ").

In addition, in the state of “big hit probability is normal probability and non-open extension” (indicated as “no normal support” in FIG. 6), when determining the fluctuation time of the second special figure, “special 2 / normal probability / non-open” With reference to the “variation table for extension (variation table for normal support without the second special figure)”, the variation time is determined to be an average of “180 seconds”.
Furthermore, in the state of “big hit probability is normal probability and extended extension” (indicated as “normal support of the second special figure” in FIG. 6), when determining the variation time of the second special figure, With reference to the fluctuation table for probability / extension extension (variation table for normal support), the fluctuation time is determined to be an average of “1.0 seconds”.

  When the jackpot probability is high and the non-open extended state (indicated as “no support” in FIG. 6) (that is, in state A), the variation time of the second special figure is “3 seconds”. When the jackpot probability is a high probability state and the open extended state (indicated as “with support” in FIG. 6) (that is, in the state B), the variation time of the second special figure is “1 second”. That is, even in the high probability state, when determining the variation time of the second special figure in the case of the state A and the case of the state B, reference is made to another variation table (variation pattern table), The variation time is determined to be 3 seconds or 1 second.

In other words, in “state A”, when determining the variation time of the second special figure, refer to the “variation pattern table for special 2, high probability, non-open extension (without probability variation support)”, and calculate the variation time. It is uniformly determined as “3.0 seconds”. On the other hand, in “State B”, when determining the fluctuation time of the second special figure, refer to “Fluctuation pattern table for special 2, high probability, open extension (with certain change)” and change the second special figure. The time is uniformly determined as “1.0 second”.
The state A or the state B is determined based on the jackpot symbol that is determined when the result of the determination of whether or not the special symbol is successful is a jackpot.
However, a plurality of variation patterns are stored in the “variation pattern table for special 2 / high probability / non-open extension”, and when “state A”, the variation time of the second special figure is averaged to “3.0 seconds”. A plurality of variation patterns may be stored in the “special 2, high probability, open extension variation pattern table”, and when “state B”, the variation time of the second special diagram is “1. It may be determined to be “0 seconds”.

Based on the above configuration, the high probability state and the non-open state (probability and no support) are set as the small hit rush state.
In the “normal extension state or the high extension state in the high probability state”, the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory (general power) 24 is activated to enter the timing of entering the second starting port 12 and to the second grand prize opening 20. By controlling so that the timing of entering the ball is covered, it is difficult to enter the second big prize opening 20 located below the ordinary electric accessory 24.
On the other hand, in the case of the “small hit rush state”, the comparison is made by controlling the opening time and opening timing of the ordinary electric accessory 24 so that it is easy to enter the second big prize opening 20. Thus, a prize ball can be obtained by winning the second big prize opening 20 rather than in the extended extended state (with support). It should be noted that the number of winning balls when winning the ordinary electric accessory 24 is set to 2 (not shown), and the number of winning balls when winning the second big winning opening 20 is set to 15. Yes.

In addition, since the high probability state continues until the next big hit is made, a state where it is easy to increase the number of earned balls every time a small hit is made during that time. Previously, it was a time-consuming state if it was difficult to win in a high probability state, but in the small hit rush, the more the number of fluctuations required for winning increases, the more the number of winning balls increases (by increasing the number of small hits) It will have a characteristic that becomes more advantageous as it takes more time.
In the normal probability state and the non-open state, since the variation time of the second special figure is set to 180 seconds, the balance between the number of game balls required for launch during that time and the number of prize balls obtained at one small hit The lottery game at the second start port 12 is made difficult from the normal probability state.

  FIG. 9 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 determining random number is updated (S25), the big hit symbol determining random number is updated (S30), and the small hit symbol determining random number is updated. (S32), 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, a winning confirmation process (S50) for detecting a winning of a game ball at a winning opening such as a starting opening, a special figure determination / non-permission determining process (S55) for determining a big hit due to winning at the starting opening, and a gaming ball A normal symbol determination process (S55) for determining whether or not the normal symbol is determined due to the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 22 is executed. Further, each output process (S60) for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like and transmitting various information to the hall computer 87 and the like, and a fraud monitoring process (S65) for detecting a player's fraud are also performed. .
In addition, the big hit game process for performing a big hit game etc. is performed following the special figure winning / failing determination process. In addition, following the usual figure determination process, a normal figure game process or the like for performing a usual figure game is performed by opening the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 12). In S70, the initial value random number is repeatedly updated until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

Next, the special symbol 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 reservation storage about a 1st special figure is less than the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is negative (S105: YES), the process proceeds to S110.

  In S110, the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the jackpot symbol determination random number for determining the symbol to be stopped and displayed when the jackpot lottery is won (the jackpot symbol), reach by the symbol effect The random number for reach determination for determining whether or not, the variation pattern determination random number 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.
First, as shown in FIG. 11, in the first special symbol success / failure determination process, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation (S150). If a negative determination is made in S150 (S150: NO), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol is changing (S155). If a negative determination is made (S155: NO), it is determined whether or not a confirmed symbol is being displayed (S160).

If a negative determination is made in the process of S160 (S160: NO), it is determined whether or not the first hold memory exists (S170). If an affirmative determination is made (S170: YES), the first hold is made. The stored number is decremented (S180), and the process proceeds to S190 in FIG.
If the special electric accessory is operating (S150: YES), the first special symbol success / failure determination process is terminated (returned) as it is. If the first reserved memory does not exist (S170: NO), the first special symbol success / failure determination process is terminated (returned), and the process proceeds to the second special symbol success / failure determination process.

In the process of S190 in FIG. 11, main controller 80 reads the oldest first stored memory (deletes the stored memory) and determines whether the probability change flag is set (ie, 1). judge. Here, the probability variation flag “1” means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability state (a big hit determination probability is high probability).
If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S190 (S190: YES), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value stored in the probability variation table (S192), and the process proceeds to S200.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is “0” in the process of S190 (S190: NO), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value stored in the normal table (S192), and the process of S200 is performed. Migrate to

  In the process of S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the second special symbol is changing big hit (during change for displaying the big hit symbol), and if it is not changing big hit (S200). : NO), the first reserved memory is decremented, and the read jackpot determination random number is compared with the hit value to determine whether or not it is a big hit (S205). If it is determined that the jackpot is big (S205: YES), the jackpot symbol is determined by the jackpot symbol determining random number (S210), and the variation pattern (variation time) is further determined (S215). In the process of S215, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-described (a) “Special 1 / Probability of normal probability / non-open extension (normal support without)” variation pattern table ”, (b)“ Special 1 ”・ Fluctuation pattern table for normal probability / open extension (with normal support), (c) “Special 1 ・ Change pattern table for high probability (with / without support)” Determine the pattern (variation time). Here, a plurality of variation patterns associated with variation pattern random numbers are stored in the variation pattern table to be referred to. Then, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in the processing of S110 in FIG. 10 is selected.

  After the variation pattern determination process, a big hit setting process is performed (S220), and the process proceeds to S240. The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot symbol (see FIG. 7), the game state after the jackpot game is executed (whether it is set to a high probability state, etc.) and information on the jackpot game (the jackpot opening time (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot game)) , Jackpot opening interval time), winning pattern 14 opening pattern, jackpot opening interval time, jackpot ending time (hereinafter also called jackpot end interval time), number of rounds, interval time between round games, etc.) It is processing to do.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 50, the main control device 80 sets the game state after the big hit game is executed and information related to the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (S220), and then the process proceeds to S240.

  Here, FIG. 7 shows the jackpot symbol and the gaming state after the jackpot game. In addition, the number of balls given to the player by the corresponding jackpot game, the number of times the probability change is given (the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol), and the occurrence ratio of each jackpot symbol are also shown. . The state where the small hit rush can be executed (denoted as small hit RUSH in the drawing) will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 7, three types of “Special Figure 1_10R Probability Design”, “Special Figure 1_6R Probability Design”, and “Special Figure 1_6R Normal Design” are set as jackpot symbols for the first special chart. They are determined at a ratio of 20%, 45%, and 35% by random number lottery using random numbers.
“R” means round, “normal” means that the probability of hitting after the big hit game is “normal probability”, and “probability” means that the probability of hitting after the big hit game is “high probability” ".

  Further, in the column of small hit RUSH in FIG. 7, after executing the big hit game, a case where the small hit rush state is entered is indicated by “circle”, and a case where the small hit rush state is not indicated is indicated by “cross”. Yes. Further, in the “support” column in FIG. 7, the case where the extended hit state (supported state) is entered after execution of the big hit game is indicated by “circle”, and the non-open extended state (no support state) is entered. The case is indicated by “X”.

  In other words, when the big hit symbol is determined to be “Special Figure 1_10R Probability Changed Symbol”, after the big hit game is executed, there is no support with a positive change (a state where the small hit rush can be executed), that is, State A (second special figure Will continue until the next big hit occurs. If the jackpot symbol is determined to be “Special Figure 1_6R Probability Variation”, after executing the jackpot game, the state of support with certainty variation, that is, State B (the variation time of the second special diagram is 1 second) is the next time. Continue until you hit a jackpot.

In addition, if the jackpot symbol is determined to be “Special Figure 1_6R Normal Symbol”, after executing the jackpot game, the normal probability (low probability) and support status will be 50 times the number of fluctuations of the special symbol, Continue until it occurs. Then, when the big hit probability is the normal probability (low probability) and the support state ends, the big hit probability becomes the normal probability (low probability) and the no support state (non-open extended state). That is, when the normal support state is completed, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is returned to the normal state (normal gaming state).
If the jackpot symbol is determined to be “Special Figure 1_6R Normal Symbol”, after the jackpot game is executed, the extended extended state (with support) is terminated (until the special symbol changes to 50 times). When determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, refer to “Variation pattern table for special 1, normal probability / open extension (with normal support)” and exit the open extension state (with support) (special symbol). When the variation number of the special symbol exceeds 50 times, the special pattern variation pattern table is referred to “variation pattern table for special 1, normal probability, non-open extension (for normal support)”. The average fluctuation time specified with reference to the former fluctuation pattern table is made shorter than the average fluctuation time specified with reference to the latter fluctuation pattern table.

  If it is determined in S200 that the second special symbol is changing the big hit (S200: YES), or the first reserved memory is decremented and the read big hit determination random number is collated with the win value. If it is determined that there is no change (S205: NO), the lost pattern is determined (S225), the variation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern (S230), the loss setting process is performed (S235), and the process of S240 Migrate to In the loss setting process (S235), if the number of times of support (number of times of extension of extension) described later is plus, -1 is set.

Note that when the loss setting process (S235) is performed in a high probability state, the probability variation number is positive, and the probability variation number is decremented by 1 every time the loss setting process (S235) is executed. However, since the probability variation number is originally set to “10000”, even if the special symbol variation display is repeated until a big hit occurs, an affirmative determination is made in the processing of S435, and the probability variation flag is canceled in the processing of S348. There is nothing.
In addition, in the case of the probability change and the state of support, the number of support (number of times of extension extension) is also positive as the number of times of probability change, and the number of times of support is reduced by 1 every time the loss setting process (S235) is executed. Since the number of supporters associated with is originally set to “10000” times, even if the variable symbol display is repeated until a big hit occurs, an affirmative determination is made in the process of S435, and the support flag is canceled in the process of S348. There is no.
Further, in this embodiment, the number of times of support (opening extension number) and the number of probability changes are decremented when the special variation display is started, and the number of changes is decremented when the variation of the special symbol is finished (S450 in FIG. 16). , Refer to the processing of S451, etc.), the number of changes may be decremented when starting the special variation display.

Here, also in the processing of S230, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-mentioned (a) “variation pattern table for special 1 / normal probability / non-open extension (for normal support)”, (b) Refer to “Variation pattern table for special 1 / normal probability / open extension (with normal support)” and (c) “Variation pattern table for special 1 / high probability (with / without support)”. The fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) of the figure is determined.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the same variation pattern table (variation table) is referred to in the variation pattern determination process of S215 or S230, and corresponds to the random number for variation pattern determination acquired in the processing of S110 of FIG. A variation pattern is selected.

Then, based on the variation pattern determined in any of the processes of S215 or S230, when the gaming state is a normal probability and no support state (that is, the no normal support state of FIG. 6), an average variation time of 10 seconds Specified. Further, when the gaming state is a normal probability and a state with support (that is, a state with normal support in FIG. 6), the fluctuation time is specified as an average of 5 seconds. Furthermore, when the gaming state has a high probability, it is specified with a fluctuation time of 8 seconds on average regardless of whether there is no support or with support.
However, the variation pattern table referred to in the process of S215 (variation pattern table for big hits) may be different from the variation pattern table referred to in the processing of S230 (variation pattern table for loss). For example, the variation time specified by the big hit variation pattern may be longer than the variation time specified by the loss variation pattern. In this regard, the same applies to the variation time of the second special symbol, which will be described later, and the variation time specified by the big hit variation pattern may be longer than the variation time specified by the loss variation pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing of S220 or S235, the data showing the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, the data and the fluctuation time indicating either the big hit, the out of reach (with out of reach but with out of reach), or the out of reach of no out of reach Is output to the sub integrated control device 83 (S240), and the second special symbol validity determination process is performed.

Next, the second special symbol success / failure determination process executed by main controller 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the second special symbol success / failure determination process, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating (S250). If a negative determination is made in the process of S250 (S250: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing (S255). If a negative determination is made in the process of S255 (S255: NO), it is determined whether or not a confirmed symbol is being displayed (S260).

Furthermore, if a negative determination is made in the process of S260 (S260: NO), it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 has been won (S265). If an affirmative determination is made (S265; YES), random number extraction of S268 is performed. After the process is performed, the process proceeds to the process of S270 of FIG. 14, and when a negative determination is made (S265; NO), the process shifts to a big hit game process.
In the process of S268, a random number extraction process is performed. This random number extraction process is a big hit determination random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determination random number for determining a symbol (win symbol) that is stopped when the big hit lottery is won, A reach determination random number for determining whether or not to change, a variation pattern determining random number for determining a variation time of a special symbol, and the like are extracted.

When the process proceeds to S270 in FIG. 14, main controller 80 determines whether or not a probability change flag is set (value is “1”).
If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S270, the big hit determination random number extracted in the process of S268 of FIG. 13 is collated with the hit value stored in the probability variation table (S272), and the process proceeds to S280.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is “0” in the process of S270 (S270: NO), the big hit determination random number extracted in the process of S268 of FIG. 13 is collated with the hit value stored in the normal table. (S275), the process proceeds to S280.

  In the process of S280, main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special symbol is changing the big hit (during the change on the premise that the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed). If the big hit is not fluctuating (S280: NO), the main controller 80 determines whether the result of collating the big hit determination random number extracted in the process of S268 of FIG. 13 with the hit value is a big hit. (S285).

  If it is a big hit (S285: YES), after determining the big hit symbol by the random number for determining the big hit symbol (S290), the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (S295). That is, in the process of S295, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-described (A) “variation pattern table for special 2, normal probability, non-open extension (for normal support)”, (B) “special” “2. Variation pattern table for normal probability / open extension (with normal support)”, (C) “Variation pattern table for special 2, high probability, non-open extension (without probability change support)”, (D) “ Reference is made to the “variation pattern table for special 2, high probability, open extension (with probability variation support)”. Here, a plurality of variation patterns associated with variation pattern random numbers are stored in the variation pattern table to be referred to. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in the process of S268 of FIG. 13 is selected.

When the variation pattern is determined (S295), a big hit setting process is performed (S300), and the process proceeds to S360.
The jackpot setting process (S300) is based on the determined jackpot symbol (see FIG. 7), the gaming state after the jackpot (whether it is set to a high probability state, etc.) and information on the jackpot game (opening time for the jackpot, This is a process of acquiring the winning pattern 14 opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, and the like.

  Here, also in the second special symbol success / failure determination process, the jackpot symbol and the gaming state after the jackpot game are also shown in FIG. In addition, the number of balls given to the player by the corresponding jackpot game, the number of times the probability change is given (the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol), and the occurrence ratio of each jackpot symbol are also shown. . The small hit rush state (denoted as small hit RUSH in the figure) will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 7, as the jackpot symbol of the second special figure, “special figure 2_10R probability variation pattern”, “special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol”, “special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol”, “special figure 2_3R probability variation symbol”, 5 types of "Figure 2_2R Probability Symbol" and "Special Figure 2_2R Normal Symbol" are set, and 15%, 15%, 15%, 15%, 5%, and 35%, respectively, by random lottery using jackpot symbol determination random numbers It is determined by the ratio. When the big hit symbol is determined to be the special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol or the special figure 2_8 probability variation symbol, after the big hit game is executed, there is no support with the probability variation (a state where the small hit rush can be executed), that is, the state A ( It continues until the next big hit occurs (the variation time of the second special figure is 3 seconds).
Also, if the jackpot symbol is determined as 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, after the jackpot game is executed, there is a support state in the probability variation, that is, the state B ( This continues until the next big hit occurs for the second special chart fluctuation time of 1 second). These three types of jackpots have the same specifications except for the difference in appearance.

In addition, if the jackpot symbol is determined as “Special Figure 2_2R Normal Symbol”, after executing the jackpot game, the normal probability (low probability) and the support state (open extended state) will change the special symbol to 50 times. Continue until you hit a jackpot. When the big hit probability is the normal probability (low probability) and the support state ends, the big hit probability returns to the normal probability (low probability) and no support state (non-open extended state), that is, the normal state (normal game state). It is.
If the jackpot symbol is determined as “Special Figure 2_2R Normal Symbol”, after the jackpot game is executed, the extended extended state (with support) is terminated (until the special symbol changes to 50 times). When determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, refer to “Variation pattern table for special 2, normal probability / open extension (with normal support)” and exit the open extension state (with support) (special symbol). When the variation number of the special symbol exceeds 50, the special pattern variation pattern is determined by referring to the “variation pattern table for special 2 / normal probability / non-open extension (for normal support)”. The average fluctuation time specified with reference to the former fluctuation pattern table is made shorter than the average fluctuation time specified with reference to the latter fluctuation pattern table.

In the process of S285, the read big hit determination random number is collated with the win value, and if it is determined that the big hit is not a big win (S285: NO), in the process of S310, the main controller 80 determines the read big hit determination A random number is collated with a hit value to determine whether or not a small hit. As described above, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is 1 / 1.003 (see FIG. 6).
Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S310, the process proceeds to the process of S315, and the small hit symbol is determined based on the small hit symbol determination random number.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8, in the process of S315, two types of “Special figure 2_small hit symbol 1” and “Special figure 2_small hit symbol 2” are set as the small hit symbols of the second special symbol. They are determined at a ratio of 30% and 70%, respectively, by random lottery using a winning design determination random number. When the small hit symbol is determined as “special drawing 2_small hit symbol 1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as“ small hit symbol 1 ”), after the small hit game is executed, the“ open state change flag of the normal electric accessory ” (Hereinafter referred to as “change flag”) is not set (the value of the change flag is set to “0”). For this reason, in the state where the change flag is released, the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is related (ordinary drawing lottery) is executed, and when the result is successful, the opening time of the electric door 24 (second start port 12) is 4.0. Seconds.

In the normal gaming state (the state where neither the high probability state nor the open extension state is operating), the normal electric accessory 24 can be won by any symbol (whichever small winning symbol is set). The opening mode may not be changed. Of course, it may be changed, but in this state, the average fluctuation time of Special Figure 2 is 180 seconds, so there is no significant effect on the game, and the player will perform a lottery game with Special Figure 1 Become.
Therefore, it is assumed that the configuration in which the open mode of the ordinary electric utility (general power) 24 is changed by the change flag is performed in the non-open extended state (without support) in the probability changing state.

On the other hand, when the small hit symbol of the second special symbol is determined to be “special symbol 2_small bonus symbol 2 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as small bonus symbol 2)” in S315 processing, "Change flag" is set.
Then, in the state where the change flag is set, whether or not to determine whether or not the normal symbol is related (ordinary drawing lottery) is executed. Changed to 3.5 seconds.
Here, the “change flag” is a flag indicating that a small hit is more likely to occur in the small hit rush state (small hit spur rush state). Note that the “change flag” is canceled when the special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination, the special symbol variation count reaches a predetermined number (in this example, five times), or a small hit occurs. However, as will be described later, when the small hit symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed, the “change flag” is reset at the end of the small hit game.

  Since whether or not the “change flag” can be set is determined based on the type of the small hit symbol to be determined, the player can be interested in which small hit symbol is won. Since the open mode of the ordinary electric (ordinary electric accessory) 24 changes depending on the small winning symbol that is confirmed and displayed, it is possible to play a game machine with an interest in which small winning symbol is won.

Main controller 80 proceeds to the process of S316 following the process of S315, and determines the variation pattern (variation time). That is, in the process of S316, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-mentioned (A) “variation pattern table for special 2, normal probability, non-open extension (for normal support)”, (B) “special” 2. Variation pattern table for normal probability / open extension (with normal support), (C) “Special variation pattern table for high probability / non-open extension (without positive variation support)”, (D) “ Reference is made to the “variation pattern table for special 2, high probability, open extension (with probability variation support)”. Here, a plurality of variation patterns associated with variation pattern random numbers are stored in the variation pattern table to be referred to. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in the process of S268 of FIG. 13 is selected.
When the variation pattern is determined (S316), a small hit setting process (S318) is performed, and the process proceeds to S360.

  The small hit setting process (S318) of the present embodiment is based on the small hit symbol (see FIG. 8) and releases information related to the small hit game (the opening time per small hit (hereinafter also referred to as the small hit start interval time)). Pattern, small hitting ending time (hereinafter also referred to as small hitting end interval time)). In addition, in the small hit setting process (S318), if the number of supports (number of times of opening extension) described later is plus, -1 is set.

When the small hit setting process (S318) is performed in a high probability state, the probability variation number is positive, and the probability variation number is decremented by 1 every time the small hit setting process (S318) is executed. Since it is set to “10000” times, even if the variation display of the special symbol is repeated until a big hit occurs, an affirmative determination is made in the process of S435, and the probability variation flag is not canceled in the process of S348.
Also, in this small hit setting process (S318), if there is a certain change and there is support, the number of supports (number of times of opening extension) is also positive, and the small hit setting process (S318) is executed. The probability change count is decremented by -1 every time, but since the support count associated with this probability change is originally set to "10000", affirmative determination is made in step S435 even if the special symbol variation display is repeated until a big hit occurs. Thus, the support flag is not canceled in the process of S348.
Also, the number of changes may be decremented in the process of S318.

  In S315, no matter what the small winning symbol is determined, a small winning game is generated in which the second big winning opening 20 is opened once in 1.6 seconds. Unlike this embodiment, when a different mode is hit according to the determined small hit symbol, a different mode of small hit game may be executed. In addition, the type of small hits to be generated (determined small hit symbols) is determined based on the random numbers for determining the small hit symbols, but in addition to this, the small hits generated in consideration of the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 at that time are also considered. The type of may be determined. For example, when determining whether a special symbol is successful or not, only if the probability of a big hit is high, a small hit that triggers the setting of the “change flag” may be generated. If the probability is not a high probability, it may be determined that a small hit as a trigger for setting the “change flag” is not generated, or the “change flag” is not set.

In the processing of S280, when the first special symbol is fluctuating (S280: YES), or when the big hit determination random number extracted in the processing of S268 of FIG. (S285: NO, S310: NO) After determining the lost symbol (S340), the variation pattern (variation time) of the second special diagram is determined (S350). Here, also in the process of S350, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50, the above-mentioned (A) “variation pattern table for special 2 / normal probability / non-open extension (for normal support)”, (B) “Variation pattern table for special 2 / normal probability / open extension (with normal support)”, (C) “Variation pattern table for special 2 / high probability / non-open extension (without probability support)”, (D ) Refer to “Variation pattern table for special 2, high probability, open extension (with probability variation support)”. Here, a plurality of variation patterns associated with variation pattern random numbers are stored in the variation pattern table to be referred to. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random number acquired in the process of S268 of FIG. 13 is selected.
When the variation pattern is determined (S350), a loss setting process (S355) is performed, and the process proceeds to S360.

Also, in the loss setting process (S355), if the number of supports (number of times of extension of extension), which will be described later, is positive, -1 is set.
Even in the loss setting process of S355 in the high probability state, if the number of chances of change is positive, -1 is set. However, since the number of times of change of probability is originally set to “10000”, the special symbol is displayed until a big hit occurs. Even if the variable display is repeated, an affirmative determination is made in step S435, and the probability change flag is not canceled in step S438.
Further, in this loss setting process (S355), if there is a certain change and there is support, the number of supports (number of times of extension) is also positive, as is the case with the number of change of probability, and every time the loss setting process (S355) is executed. Although the number of times of support with this probability change is originally set to “10000” times, even if the special symbol variation display is repeated until a big hit occurs, an affirmative determination is made in the process of S435, and S348. The support flag is not canceled by this process.
Also, the number of changes may be decremented in the process of S355.

Here, the variation pattern determination processing in S295, S316, and S350 will be described.
That is, in the pachinko machine 50, the average of the second special figure is obtained by referring to the “special 2 / variation pattern table for normal probability / non-open extension (for normal support)” in any of the processes of S295, S316, and S350. The variation time is determined to be “180 seconds”. Further, referring to “Special 2 / Normal probability / Change extension pattern table for open extension (with normal support)”, the average fluctuation time of the second special figure is determined to be “1.0 seconds”. Furthermore, referring to “Variation pattern table for special 2 / high probability / non-open extension (without probability variation support)”, the fluctuation time of the second special figure is determined to be “3.0 seconds”. Referring to the “variation pattern table for high probability / open extension (with probability variation support)”, the variation time of the second special figure is determined to be “1.0 second”.

Note that the variation pattern table (fluctuation table for big hits) referred to in the processing of S295, the variation pattern table (variation table for small hits) referred to in the processing of S316, and the variation pattern table (losing table) referred to in the processing of S350. Variation table) may be different.
However, in this case, in order to effectively demonstrate the object of the present invention, the variation table for small hits is “special 2, high probability, non-open extension (no variation support table) variation pattern table” and “special 2 The variation table for high probability / open extension (with probability variation support) ”, and the variation table for big hits and loses are determined to other variation pattern tables (for example, variation times from 5 seconds to 180 seconds) Variation pattern table).

  Of the variation pattern table (variation table) that is referred to when the second special symbol is varied, at least the variation pattern table for loss is usually compared to the one that is referred to at the time of high probability as in this embodiment. It is desirable that what is referred to at the time to specify a long variation time (for example, a time in the case of 60 to 180). This is because even if a right-handed game is played at normal time, the game can be practically not performed by increasing the variation time.

  Subsequent to the processing of S300, S318, or S355, the data indicating the lottery result described above, specifically, one of big hit, small hit, out of reach (out, but with reach display), or out of reach without display. A change start command (display control command) including change data specifying the indicated data and change time is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S360), and the process shifts to big hit technique processing.

  In the process of S155 of FIG. 11, when it is determined that the first special symbol is changing (S155: YES), or in the process of S255 of FIG. 13, it is determined that the second special symbol is changing. In this case (S255: YES), the process proceeds to S365 in FIG. 15, and whether or not the symbol variation time (the variation display time specified based on the variation pattern in S215, S235, S295, S316, or S350) has elapsed. Determine.

  When the symbol variation time has elapsed (S365: YES), a confirmed symbol display process is performed (S368), and the process proceeds to S370. Here, in the confirmed symbol display process (S368), a command for displaying the confirmed symbol (symbol confirmed command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the command is output to the special symbol display device to confirm the symbol. Stop. In this embodiment, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. However, since the variation time is specified by the variation start command, a symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to execute the effect display equally while reducing the number of commands.

  In the process of S370, it is determined whether or not the special symbol confirmed in S368 (in this case, special symbol 2) is a small hit symbol (S370). If the symbol is a small hit symbol (S370; YES), the interruption flag is set to “1” (S372), the special symbol hit / fail determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to a big hit game process.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S370, it is determined whether or not the special symbol confirmed and displayed in S368 is a jackpot symbol. If it is a big hit symbol (S374), the stop flag is set to "1" (S376), the special symbol hit / fail judgment process is terminated, and the process proceeds to a big hit game process.
Furthermore, when it is determined that the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed in S368 is a lost symbol (S374: NO), the special symbol success / failure determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to a big hit game process.

If the symbol variation time has not elapsed (S365: NO), it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is set to “1” (S378). If an affirmative determination is made (S378: YES), a special symbol interruption process (S380) is performed, the special symbol success / failure determination process is terminated, and the process proceeds to a big hit game process.
If a negative determination is made in the process of S378 (S378: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop flag is set to “1” (S382). If an affirmative determination is made (S382), a special symbol stop process (S386) is performed, the special symbol success / failure determination process is terminated, and the process shifts to a big hit game process.
Further, when the values of the interruption flag and the stop flag are both “0” (S378; NO, S382; NO), the special symbol success / failure determination process is terminated as it is, and the process is shifted to the big hit game process.

Here, the process of S386 is a process of stopping the variation of the special symbol with the losing symbol because the special symbol of one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol. is there.
In the process of S380, one of the first special symbols or the second special symbols (in this embodiment, the second special symbol) is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol. This is a process of interrupting the fluctuation of the symbol (in this embodiment, the first special symbol). This process stops the measurement of the variation time of the other special symbol. As will be described later, when the small hit game based on the fixed display of one special symbol is finished, the variation of the other special symbol is reduced. Resume.

If it is determined in S160 in FIG. 11 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S160: YES), or if it is determined in S260 in FIG. 13 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S260: YES), S390 in FIG. Transition to processing.
In the process of S390, main controller 80 determines whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended, and when the display time of the fixed symbol has ended (S390: YES), display of the fixed symbol is displayed. The process ends (S392), and the process proceeds to S394. Further, when the display time of the fixed symbol has not ended (S390: NO), the process directly proceeds to the big hit game process.

  In the process of S394, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a combination that is a big hit, and if it is determined that the combination is a big hit (S394: YES), It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to “1” (S396). If a positive determination is made (S396: YES), the probability variation flag is set to “0” (S398), and the process proceeds to S400. Further, if a negative determination is made in the process of S396 (S396: NO), the process proceeds to S400 as it is.

In the process of S400, main controller 80 determines whether or not the support flag is set to “1”. If an affirmative determination is made (S400: YES), the value of support flag is set to “0” (S403). If the process proceeds to S405 and a negative determination is made in S400 (S400: NO), the process proceeds to S405 as it is.
Here, the support flag (also referred to as the release extension flag) is a flag indicating that the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is in the ordinary power support (with support) state, as described above, and when set, When the value becomes “1”), the open extended state is established, and the open time of the ordinary electric utility (general power) 24 is extended. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes “0”), it is in a non-open extended state, and the open time of the ordinary electric accessory (general power) 24 is not extended.

In the process of S405, main controller 80 determines whether or not the change flag is set to “1”. If the determination is affirmative (S405: YES), the value of the change flag is set to “0” (S407). ), The process proceeds to S410. Further, when a negative determination is made in the process of S405 (S405: NO), the process proceeds to the process of S410 as it is.
In this embodiment, the change flag is canceled every time a big hit occurs, but it may not be canceled.

In the process of S410, a process for starting the operation of the condition device is performed, and the value of the big hit flag is set to “1”. At this time, the standby flag is set, and thereafter, the detection of the game ball by the combination gate 27 is validated. Here, a standby flag is a flag which shows that it exists in the state which waits for the action | operation of an accessory continuous operation apparatus.
Subsequent to the process of S410, the process proceeds to the process of S415, and it is determined whether or not the combination gate switch 27a has detected the passing of the game ball. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the combination gate 27 with the standby flag set.
And when affirmation determination is carried out, it will transfer to the process of S416 and the process which operates an accessory continuous action | operation apparatus and the process which cancels | releases a standby flag will be performed. Thus, the big hit game can be started, and the big hit game start process is performed in the process of S418.
If the combination gate switch 27a detects the passing of the game ball with the standby flag set, the effective combination even if the combination gate switch 27a detects the passage of the game ball (the one that starts the big hit) ) Is not. That is, the passing detection of the game ball of the combination gate switch 27a is invalidated.

  Here, in the jackpot game start processing, a command for starting the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (a jackpot opening time, a release pattern, a jackpot ending time, the number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. When the big hit game start process ends, the process shifts to the big hit game process.

  Further, if the determination in S415 is not affirmative, the process returns to the main routine of FIG. 9 through the big hit game process. Then, when the special symbol success / failure determination process is started again and the affirmative determination of S415 is made, the process proceeds to S416.

  Even if the condition device starts operating in this manner, the big hit game is not started unless the game ball passes through the combination gate 27 in order not to give a disadvantage to the player. . That is, a game ball may enter the first start port 11 while a game centering on left-handed is in progress, and a big hit may occur. However, since the first big winning opening 21 that opens and closes in the case of a big hit game is provided in the right-handed region, the winning combination game is started immediately after the condition device is activated, and the big hit game is started. In such a case, the player is unaware of the start of the big hit game, notices the start of the big hit game, and then suddenly switches the left strike to the right strike. However, it may be reduced.

  On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, even if the operation of the conditional device is started, if the big hit game is not started unless the game ball is allowed to pass through the combination gate 27 (left-handed) After switching to right-handed), it is possible to start the big hit game (start the first round), and to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  If it is determined in the process of S394 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (S394: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value of “1” (S430). If there is (S430: YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation count (value of the probability variation counter) is 0 (S435). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S435 (S435: YES), the value of the probability variation flag is set to “0” (S438), and the process proceeds to S440. Further, when the value of the probability variation flag is “0” (S430: NO), or when the probability variation number is not 0 (S435: NO), the processing proceeds to S440.

  In the process of S440, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the support flag is “1”. If it is “1” (S440: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of supports (the value of the support counter) is 0. Is determined (S446). If the number of support is 0 (S446: YES), the value of the support flag is set to “0” in the process of S448, and the process proceeds to S450. In addition, after the big hit game is executed, the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols that can be executed in the normal power support state (open extended state) is shown.

In the process of S450, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the change flag is “1”, and if it is “1” (S450: YES), after changing the change counter by “−1” (S451). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of changes (the value of the change number counter) is 0 (S454). In other words, if the result of the normal / unusual determination (ordinary drawing lottery) related to the normal symbol is a win, the opening time of the main door 24 (second start port 12) is set to 3.50 seconds. It is determined whether or not to end the display.
If the number of times of change is 0 (S454: YES), the value of the change flag is set to “0” in the process of S456, and the process proceeds to S460.
When the value of the change flag is “0” (S450: NO), or when the number of changes (number of change counters) is not 0 (S454: NO), the process directly proceeds to S460.

In the process of S460, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in a high probability state, whether it is in a support state (in an open extension state), or the normal electric accessory (general power) 24 is opened. A state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not the mode has been changed to an advantageous state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 after a special symbol determination time (600 ms), and the process proceeds to S470.
In the case of the present embodiment, the timing for transmitting the state designation command from the main controller 80 to the sub integrated controller 83 in the special symbol success / failure determination processing is after the special symbol determination time. A configuration may also be adopted in which a state designation command is transmitted even at the time of recovery.

In the process of S470, main controller 80 determines whether or not the second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a small hit symbol. Then, when the second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a small hit symbol (S470: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the change flag is “1” (S472). If an affirmative determination is made (S472: YES), the process proceeds to S474 and subsequent processes, a process for setting the value of the change flag to “0”, and a state designating command indicating that the change flag has been released are confirmed as a special symbol. After a time (600 ms), the data is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S476 and subsequent steps.
If a negative determination is made in the process of S472, the process directly proceeds to the process of S476.
When the process proceeds to S476, the operation of the special electric accessory is started (S476), and the subsequent process small hit game start process (S478) of S478 is performed.
If a negative determination is made in the process of S470 or the process of S478 is executed, the process shifts to a big hit game process.

  Here, in the small hit game start processing (S478), the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the command for starting the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (such as the small hit opening time, the release pattern, and the small hit ending time). Send to.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, when the big hit game process is activated, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500). When the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: YES), it is determined whether or not the first grand prize opening 14 is open (S505), and the first big prize opening 14 is closed. If it is determined (505: NO), it is determined whether the first big prize opening 14 is closed during the interval between round games (S510).

If it is not during the interval between round games (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). Then, when the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S520: YES), the big winning opening opening process (S525) is performed, and the big hit game process is ended (returned).
In addition, in the process of S500, when the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus is not act | operating (S500: NO), it transfers to the small hit game process shown in FIG. In the process of S520, if the big hit start effect time has not elapsed (S520: NO), the big hit game process is terminated.

If it is determined that the first grand prize opening 14 is open (S505: YES), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 18 and it is determined whether or not ten first prize winning holes 14 have been won. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of winnings to the first grand prize opening 14 is 10, but it may be 8 or 9 and is not particularly limited.
When ten pieces have not been won in the first big winning opening 14 (S550: NO), the process proceeds to S555, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 has ended. If the opening time is over (S555: YES), the process proceeds to S560. If the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 has not ended (S555: NO), the big hit game process is ended (returned) as it is.

  In S550, when it is determined that 10 game balls have been won in the first grand prize opening 14 (S550: YES), a big prize opening closing process (S560) is performed, and a big hit interval process (S565) is performed. The big hit game process is terminated (returned).

  Returning to FIG. If it is determined that the interval is in the process of S510 in FIG. 17 (S510: YES), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 18 to determine whether the interval time between round games has elapsed. If the interval time between round games has elapsed (S570: YES), it is determined whether or not the first round winning opening 14 was opened immediately before in the final round (S575). If the interval time between round games has not elapsed (S570: NO), the big hit game processing is terminated (returned) as it is. In the process of S575, if it is determined as the final round (S575: YES), a big hit end effect process (S580) is performed, and the big hit game process is ended (returned).

  If it is determined in S575 that it is not the final round (S575: NO), the first big winning opening 14 is opened (S585), and the big hit game process is ended (returned). In the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 14, 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.

Returning to FIG. If it is determined in S515 in FIG. 17 that the big hit end effect is being performed (S515: YES), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 19 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S600: YES), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S605), the operation of the condition device is stopped (S610), and the process proceeds to S615.
If the jackpot end effect time has not elapsed (S600: NO), the jackpot game process is ended (returned).

  In step S615, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the next game state shifts to a probability change (high probability state).

  That is, based on the setting contents of the jackpot setting process (refer to S220 in FIG. 12 and S300 in FIG. 14) of the hit determination (special hit determination) that caused the jackpot that caused the executed jackpot game, After executing the big hit game, it is determined whether or not to operate the probability changing function. More specifically, based on the contents of the mode buffer in which the setting contents are stored after the big hit setting process (not shown), the executed big hit game is based on the fact that the “probability big hit symbol” is confirmed and displayed. It is determined whether it is based on the fact that the “ordinary jackpot symbol” is fixedly displayed. Then, if the game is a jackpot game executed based on the fact that the “probable big hit symbol” is confirmed and displayed, an affirmative determination is made in S615 and the jackpot executed based on the fact that the “normal jackpot symbol” is confirmed and displayed. If it is a game, a negative determination is made in S615.

If an affirmative determination is made in S615 (S615: YES), the probability variation number is set (S620), the probability variation flag is set to 1 (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. When the probability variation flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the big hit probability is improved in determining whether or not a special symbol is appropriate. The probability variation number is set to 10,000 times.
If it is determined in S615 that the next gaming state will not be shifted to the certainty (S615: NO), or after the processing of S625 is executed, in S630, there is support in the next gaming state (that is, the extended extension state). ) Is determined.

Also in S630, based on the contents of the mode buffer setting process described above (not shown), the jackpot game to be ended is “probable big hit symbol that triggers the transition to the support state (hereinafter referred to as“ probable big hit symbol with support ”). Or if it is executed based on the final display of the “normal jackpot symbol”, an affirmative determination is made in the process of S630. Here, the “predictable big hit symbol with support” is “special figure 1_6R probability variable pattern”, “special figure 2_6R probability variable symbol”, “special figure 2_3R probability variable symbol”, and “special figure 2_2R probability variable symbol”. Then, after executing the jackpot game based on the “probably probable big hit symbol with support” or the normal jackpot symbol being confirmed and displayed, it shifts to the open extended state (with support), the change time of the special symbol and the normal symbol The fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-open extended state (without support).
If an affirmative determination is made in S630, the number of support is set (S635), the support flag is set to 1 (S640), and the process proceeds to S645.

  Note that when the support flag is set to 1 as described above, in this embodiment, the average variation time of special symbols is shortened (variation shortening of special symbols) and the average variation time of ordinary symbols is shortened (variation shortening of ordinary symbols). The Further, in this embodiment, the number of supporters (opening extension number) is set to 10,000 at the end of the big hit game based on the probability variation jackpot, and the number of supporters (opening extension number) is set to 50 at the end of the big hit game based on the normal jackpot. Set to times.

When the main controller 80 obtains a negative determination of the process of S630 or executes the process of S640, the process proceeds to the process of S645.
In the process of S645, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the stop flag is set to “1”. If the determination is affirmative (S645: YES), the stop flag is set to “0” (S650), and the process proceeds to S660. If the determination in S645 is negative (S645: NO), the process proceeds to S660.

  In the process of S660, the main controller 80 performs a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub integrated controller 83. Next, the process proceeds to S665, a state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the big hit game process is ended (returned).

The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIGS.
If it is determined in FIG. 17 that the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: NO), the small hit game process shown in FIG. 20 is executed.
When the small hit game process is activated, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation in S700, and if it is determined that it is in operation (S700: YES), it is determined whether or not the small hit start effect is being performed ( S705). Then, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S705, it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit start effect has elapsed (S710).

  If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S710, a process of opening the second big prize opening 20 (S715) is executed, and the small hit game process is ended (returned). If it is determined that the special electric accessory is not in operation (S700: NO), or if it is determined that the time for the small hit start effect has not elapsed (S710: NO), the small hit game processing is performed as it is. Exit.

When it is determined in the processing of S705 that the small winning start effect is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 20 is being opened (S720). And if affirmation determination is carried out by the process of S720, it will be determined whether 1 or more prizes were won to the 2nd big winning opening 20 (S725). If this is also a negative determination, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second grand prize opening 20 (here, 1.6 seconds) has elapsed (S730), and if the determination is affirmative, a process of closing the second big prize opening 20 is performed. (S735), the small hit game process is terminated.
If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S725, the process directly goes to the process of S735, and if a negative determination is made in the process of S730, the small hit game process is terminated.

If a negative determination is made in the process of S720, the process proceeds to the process of S750 in FIG. 21, the process of stopping the operation of the special electric accessory (S750) is performed, and the process proceeds to S755.
In the process of S755, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to change the release mode of the ordinary electric accessory after the small hit game.

  In other words, based on the setting contents of the small hit setting process (see the process of S318 in FIG. 14) of the winning determination (special winning determination) that caused the small hit that caused the executed small hit game. After the game is executed, it is determined whether or not the opening mode of the ordinary electric accessory is changed. More specifically, after the small hit setting process, based on the contents (not shown) of the mode buffer in which the setting contents are stored, “any small hit symbol” is displayed for the executed small hit game. It is determined whether it was executed based on the fact. Then, in the case of the small hit game executed based on the “special figure 2_small hit symbol 1”, the process proceeds to the process of S770 through a negative determination of the process of S755.

On the other hand, in the case of the small hit game executed based on the “special figure 2_small hit symbol 2”, an affirmative determination is made in the process of S755, and the process proceeds to the process of S760. Here, in the process of S760, the number of changes is set to “5 times”.
Subsequently, after the change flag is set (value is set to “1”) (S765), the process proceeds to S770.

Here, a change flag is a flag which shows having changed into the mode (mode which is easy to acquire the privilege by a small hit rush) that the release mode of a normal electric accessory is advantageous to a player. More specifically, the normal electric accessory is a mode that is more advantageous for the player from the normal mode of opening (which is a mode of opening once for 4.0 seconds, hereinafter referred to as “first mode of opening”) (3 This is a mode in which the mode is opened once for 5 seconds and is changed to “the second mode of opening” hereinafter).
If the change flag is canceled when the normal symbol wins or fails determination (the value is “0”), the release mode of the ordinary electric accessory is set to the first release mode, and the change flag is set. Is set (when the value is “1”), the opening mode of the ordinary electric accessory is set to the second opening mode.

In the process of S770, it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is set (value is “1”). If an affirmative determination is made (S770; YES), the interruption flag is canceled (value is set to “0”) (S780). When this S780 is performed, the first special symbol that has suspended the variation resumes the variation.
If a negative determination is made in the process of S770 or if the process of S780 is executed, the main controller 80 transmits a small hit end command to the sub integrated controller 83 (S790). Thereafter, a state designation command indicating that the change flag is set or not set is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the small hit game is terminated.

  22 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 (S800). 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 (S800: YES), it is checked whether the usual hold memory is full (one in this embodiment) (S805). If the reserved memory is not full (S805: NO), in the process of S810, various random numbers such as a normal hit determination random number, a hit symbol determination random number, a missed 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 drawings is sent to the number-of-manual-holds display device 8 (S815), and the process is terminated (returned). If S800 is negatively determined or if S805 is positively determined, the process is terminated. Note that unlike the present embodiment, it is possible to have no normal symbol hold storage.

Next, the common-use determination process using FIGS. 23 to 24 is a subroutine of the determination process (S55).
When the normal figure determination process is started, first, it is confirmed whether or not the ordinary electric accessory for opening the special opening 12 (second start 12) is in operation (S820). If it is not operating (S820: NO), it is confirmed whether the usual figure is changing (S823), and if it is not changing, it is confirmed whether the fixed symbol of the usual figure is displayed (S826). If the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (S820: YES), the routine shifts to the ordinary game process.

  If the confirmed symbol is not being displayed in the process of S826, it is checked whether there is an ordinary reserved memory (S830). If there is an ordinary reserved memory, the number of reserved memories in the ordinary figure is subtracted, and the reserved memory is shifted. Processing is performed (S833). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the usual reserved memories becomes the target of the determination. If there is no reserved memory of the usual figure (S830: NO), the routine proceeds to the ordinary figure game process.

Next, in the process of S836, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the probability variation flag or the support flag is “1”. That is, in the process of S836, a negative determination is made when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is a normal gaming state, and an affirmative determination is made if it is in an advantageous state (probability change state or normal support state) (see FIG. 6). .
And if it is affirmation determination by the process of S836, it sets so that a success / failure determination may be performed with the high-probability determination table (S838). If a negative determination is made (S836: NO), it is set so as to determine whether or not the normal determination (low probability) determination table is correct (S840). In the process of S845, whether or not to win is determined by comparing the hit / fail determination table set in S838 or S840 with the hit determination random number. Here, as described above, the hit probability of the normal figure is “1/60” when the game state is the normal state (normal game state), and the probability change state (with or without support) or the normal support In a certain state (a big hit probability is a normal probability and there is support), it is almost 1/1.

If the result of the determination in step S845 is not normal (S845: NO), the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number in the target storage memory (S850). In the process of S850, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal gaming state, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be a variation pattern that specifies the variation time as 30 seconds. Also, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is in an advantageous state (probability variation state or normal support state) (if the probability variation flag or the support flag value is “1”), the variation pattern of the normal symbol is the variation time. Is determined to be a variation pattern specifying 0.5 seconds (see FIG. 6).
Then, in S850, a variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern in the target reserved memory, and the process proceeds to S860.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S845 is a win (S845: YES), the winning symbol is determined based on the winning symbol determination random number of the target holding memory (S854), and the target holding memory is determined. The winning variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (S856).
Also in the process of S856, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal gaming state, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined to be a variation pattern that specifies the variation time as 30 seconds. Also, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is in an advantageous state (probability change state or normal support state) (if the probability change flag or support flag value is “1”), the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is the change time. Is determined to be a variation pattern specifying 0.5 seconds.

Here, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is in an advantageous state (probability change state or normal support state), the normal symbol change time is relatively short in the process of S856 (passes through the normal symbol operation gate 22). The time required for the game ball to reach the ordinary electric accessory 24 is shorter). For this reason, the game ball that has passed the normal symbol operation gate 22 and triggered execution of the normal symbol is terminated before the normal electric accessory 24 is reached, and the execution trigger is triggered. There is a possibility that the game ball may enter the second starting port 12.
On the other hand, if the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal gaming state, the normal symbol change time in the processing of S856 is relatively long (the game ball that has passed the normal symbol operating gate 22 becomes the ordinary electric accessory 24. It is determined at a time longer than the time required to reach). Therefore, since the game ball that has passed the normal symbol operating gate 22 and triggered the execution of the normal symbol determination does not end the fluctuation of the normal symbol before reaching the normal electric accessory 24, the execution trigger is triggered. The game ball normally passes through the electric accessory 24 and has no possibility of entering the second starting port 12.

  In the variation pattern determination process of S850 and S856, the variation pattern (ordinary symbol variation time is calculated by using the variation pattern determination random number for the target hold memory and the variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state. The variation pattern to be identified) is determined. Here, in this embodiment, since one variation pattern is stored in each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is uniquely determined. In other words, regardless of the random number for determining the variation pattern, the variation time is specified as 0.5 seconds (probability variation state or normal support state), or the variation time is set to 30 seconds (normal game state). A specific variation pattern is selected. However, in these variation pattern tables, a plurality of variation patterns associated with the variation pattern random numbers are stored, and the variation time of the normal symbol may be different depending on the variation pattern random numbers. For example, in the normal gaming state, “26 seconds”, “30 seconds”, or “34 seconds” (average 30 seconds) may be specified according to the random number of the variation pattern.

Then, when the process of S856 is executed, the process of setting the content of the normal symbol winning game is performed (S858), and the process proceeds to S860.
Here, “the process of setting the contents of the normal symbol hit game” in S858 is a process of setting the normal symbol start interval time of the hit game and the normal symbol end interval time of the hit game.

  When executing the process of S850 or the process of S858, the main controller 80 proceeds to the process of S860. Then, when a general chart change start command is transmitted to the general chart display device 7 in the process of S860, the routine shifts to a general chart game process.

  In the process of S823 in FIG. 23, when the normal symbol is changing (S823: YES), the process proceeds to S870 in FIG. If the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed in the process of S870 (S870: YES), the process proceeds to the process of S873, the fixed symbol display process is performed, the fixed symbol display of the normal symbol display device 7, the sub integrated control device 83. Then, a command for confirming and displaying the normal symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 6, the normal symbol success / failure determination process is terminated, and the routine proceeds to the normal symbol game process. If the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed (S870: NO), the routine proceeds to the normal symbol game process.

In the process of S826 in FIG. 23, when the normal symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is being displayed (S826: YES), the process proceeds to S884 in FIG.
In the process of S884, it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended. And when the display time of a fixed symbol is complete | finished (S884: YES), the display of a fixed symbol is complete | finished (S886) and it transfers to the process of S888. Further, when the display time of the fixed symbol has not ended (S884: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is.
In the process of S888, it is determined whether or not the combination of the confirmed symbols is a win. If the determination is affirmative (S888: YES), a normal electric accessory operation start process (S890) is performed to start a normal symbol game. A process (S892) is performed and it transfers to a normal symbol game process.

  Further, when the combination of the confirmed symbols is lost (S888: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol game process as it is. In the normal symbol game start process (S890), a command to start the normal symbol game and information related to the normal symbol game (normal symbol start interval time, normal symbol end interval time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.

Next, the normal symbol game process will be described with reference to FIGS. First, in the process of S900 of FIG. 26A, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 24 is being opened. When the normal electric accessory 24 is not opened (S900: NO), it is determined whether or not it is during the normal symbol end interval (S902).
If it is not during the normal symbol end interval (S902: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol start interval time has elapsed (S904).
When it is determined that the normal symbol start interval time has elapsed (S904: YES), the normal electric accessory release process (S906) is performed, and the normal symbol game process ends (returns).
If the normal symbol start interval time has not elapsed (S904: NO), the normal symbol game process is ended (return).

In the ordinary electric accessory opening process (S906), a process of opening the utility door 24 according to a predetermined opening pattern is performed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26B, when the support flag is set at the start of the normal symbol game (at the start of the hit game), the normal electric accessory (the general electric door) 24 is opened. The pattern (opening mode) is determined as a pattern in which the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is opened once for 8 seconds.
In addition, when the support flag is not set at the start of the normal symbol game (at the start of the hit game), the normal electric accessory (general door) 24 is opened depending on whether the change flag is set or released. The pattern (open mode) is determined to be a different pattern. That is, when the change flag is not set, the pattern is determined such that the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is opened once for 4 seconds. Further, when the change flag is set, the pattern is determined such that the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is opened once for 3.5 seconds.

  As described above, when the support flag is set as the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 (in the extended extended state), the opening pattern that opens once for 8 seconds is determined. Instead of determining the release pattern according to the game state at the start of normal symbol variation, it is referred to whether or not it is in the open extended state at S906, and if it is not in the open extended state, the change flag is referred to (the change flag setting / Judgment of release) and decide.

  In other words, when it is determined that the special symbol is determined to be a win (big hit / small hit), the contents of the winning game (big hit game / small hit game) at the start of the change of the special symbol (big winning holes 14, 20) (See the processing of S220 in FIG. 12, processing of S300 and S318 in FIG. 14), in the normal symbol winning game (ordinary symbol game), it is determined at the start of the winning game. ing. However, even in the normal symbol winning game, the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 may be determined at the start of the variation of the ordinary symbol (for example, the process of S864).

In the process of S900 of FIG. 26A, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is in operation (S900: YES), the process proceeds to S910 of FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not there are ten (specified number) balls in the second starting port 12 (S910). If the specified number (10) is reached (S910: YES), the process proceeds to S914.
If it is determined that there are not ten (prescribed number) balls in the second starting port 12 (S910: NO), whether or not the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 has ended. Is determined (S912). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S912 (S912: YES), a normal electric accessory closing process (S914) is performed, the process proceeds to a normal symbol end interval process (S916), and the normal symbol game process ends (return). It becomes. If the determination in S912 is negative (S912: NO), the normal symbol game process is terminated (returned) as it is.

In the process of S902 in FIG. 26A, when it is determined that the normal symbol end interval is in effect (S902: YES), the process proceeds to S920 in FIG.
Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol end interval has passed (S920). If the determination is affirmative (S920: YES), the normal symbol game end processing (S922) is performed, and the normal symbol game processing is ended (return). ) If the determination in S920 is negative (S920: NO), the normal symbol game process is terminated (returned). In the normal symbol game end process (S922), a normal symbol per game end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 in the non-supported state (non-open extended state) is 4 seconds or 3.5 seconds as described above. First, in the process of S910, it is determined whether or not there are ten (specified number) winnings in the ordinary electric accessory for the following reason.

  In other words, it is rare that ten game balls win a prize at the second starting port 12 in the main door 24 that is open for only four seconds or 3.5 seconds. The reason why the prescribed number of 24 is set to 10 is to make sure that the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is opened for a predetermined time (4 seconds or 3.5 seconds). For example, if the number of normal electric accessories is one, for example, after the normal electric accessory (general door) 24 is opened, the game ball is won immediately before the scheduled time (4 seconds or 3.5 seconds) elapses. There is a possibility of closing. 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 game start time (when the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is the normal game state), if the player hits the right, the game ball easily passes the normal symbol operation gate 22 and the normal symbol fluctuates for 30 seconds. Winning with a probability of 60, the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 opens once for 4 seconds (change flag OFF) or 3.5 seconds (change flag ON). The game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 enters the normal electric accessory (the general electric door) 24 and wins the second starting port 12, and the second special figure fluctuates, with a probability of 1 / 1.003. The second big winning opening 20 is opened for 1.6 seconds, but this fluctuation is a long time of 180 seconds on average (see the special figure variation time without normal support in FIG. 6). Therefore, time efficiency is very bad.

  Moreover, the second starting port 12 has one award ball, and even if the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is frequently opened, the number of game balls that have flowed to the out ball port 92 is about Will decrease. 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 fluctuation time of the first special figure is 10 seconds on average (see the special figure fluctuation time without special support in FIG. 6, see the column of special figure 1), the success / failure determination relating to the first special figure is averaged over 180 seconds. Since it can be received 10 times, the player will make a left strike. 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.

  After the execution of the jackpot game based on the fixed display of the “special figure 1_6R probability variation symbol”, “special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol”, “special figure 2_3R probability variation symbol” or “special diagram 2_2R probability variation symbol”, the pachinko machine The 50 gaming states become a “high probability state and support state (ie, state B)” (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. 28A (hereinafter referred to as case 1).

  In this case 1 (state B), if the time required for the ordinary electric accessory 24 to win the second start port 12 ((A) in the figure) is α, the variation time of the second special figure. Is 1 second, so that the second grand prize opening 20 is closed when α + 1 + 1.6 = α + 2.6 (seconds later) after the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is opened (in the figure). Q). This is 8− (α + 2.6) = 5.4−α seconds before the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 closes, and therefore after the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is closed (see FIG. A game ball that has flowed down after the Q in the middle cannot win the second grand prize opening 20. 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, since the regular electric power (general power) 24 wins frequently, a lottery with the second special symbol is performed, which is advantageous to the player in combination with the high probability state, and the number of possession balls does not increase. It ’s easy to get the next win without reducing too much.

  On the other hand, after the jackpot game is executed based on whether the special figure 1_10R probability variation symbol, the special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol, or the special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol is displayed, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is “high probability state and support. No state (that is, state A) (see FIG. 6) Then, a variation table in which the variation time of the second special figure is 3 seconds is selected, and the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is opened. Since the time is not extended (no support), if the player strikes to the right, the second big prize opening 20 is frequently opened, and a prize ball by the second big prize opening 20 is also expected in the state A. it can.

  Hereinafter, (1) the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is in the state A and the change flag is not set (case 2 in FIG. 28B), and (2) the game state of the pachinko machine 50 is in the state A and the change flag Will be described (case 3 in FIG. 28C). Case 2 is an advantageous case for the player, and Case 3 is a more advantageous case for the player than Case 2.

  In Case 2, when the player hits the right side, the utility door 24 is frequently opened (4 seconds × 1 time) as described above, and the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory (general power) 24 and enters the second start port. 12 ((C) in the figure), the second special figure fluctuates for 3 seconds, and the second big prize opening 20 is opened (1.6 seconds) by a small hit that occurs almost certainly. If the time required for the winning (C) to occur at the second starting port 12 after the ordinary electric accessory (general power) 24 is opened is α seconds, the second special symbol started by winning (A). Since the fluctuation of 3 seconds is 3 seconds and the second big prize opening 20 is opened for 1.6 seconds due to the small hits that occur as a result of the fluctuation, the second big prize opening 20 is normally closed. Α + 3 + 1.6 = α + 4.6 (after seconds) after the object (general power) 24 is opened (S in the figure).

  In case 2, the ordinary electric accessory (general power) 24 is closed 4 seconds after the normal electric accessory (general electric) 24 opens (P in the figure). Even after the accessory (general power) 24 is closed, the second grand prize winning opening 20 remains open for α + 0.6 seconds (open until (S) in the figure). Therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball that has flowed down the upper surface of the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 due to the closing of the ordinary electric accessory (Penden) 24 will win the second grand prize opening 20, and if it wins, 15 Individual prize balls are awarded to the player.

  In addition, even if the second game ball wins the second starting port 12 ((D) in the figure) when the ordinary electric accessory (the public door) 24 is opened, there is a hold on the second special symbol Therefore, the change of the second special symbol corresponding to the winning (D) is not started after the second big winning opening 20 is closed. This means that the second prize winning opening is also opened and closed in synchronization with the opening and closing of the ordinary electric accessory (general 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.

  In the case 3, the small hit rush is more preferable for the player than the small hit rush in the case 2. Also in this case, a variation table in which the variation time of the second special figure is 3 seconds is selected, and not only the second big prize opening 20 is frequently opened by right-handing, but also a normal electric accessory (general power) The opening time of the door 24 is changed to “3.5 seconds”, which is shorter than the case 2 described above. Therefore, in the case 3, the player can further expect a winning ball from the second grand prize opening 20.

  In other words, even in case 3, when the right hand is hit, the ordinary electric accessory (general power) 24 is frequently opened (3.5 seconds × 1 time), and the game ball enters the normal electric accessory (general power) 24. Then, the second start opening 12 is won ((E) in the figure), the second special figure fluctuates for 3 seconds, and the second large winning opening 20 is opened (1.6 seconds) by the small hit that is almost certainly generated. ) However, in case 3, the ordinary electric utility (general power) 24 is closed 3.5 hours after the normal electric utility (general electric) 24 is opened (T in the figure). The accessory (Fuden) 24 closes “0.5” seconds earlier than Case 2. Therefore, after the ordinary electric utility (general power) 24 is closed, the second big prize opening 20 is opened for α + 1.1 seconds (opened to U in the figure).

  Therefore, the possibility that the game ball that has flowed down the upper surface of the ordinary electric accessory (the ordinary door) 24 due to the closing of the ordinary electric accessory (the ordinary door) 24 will win the second grand prize opening 20 is even greater than the case 2. Get higher. If the right hand is also made in case 3, the second big prize opening 20 is frequently opened and closed, and the second big prize opening 20 is won with a higher probability (higher probability than case 2). This state will be called a super small hit rush.

  In this case 1 (state B), the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (general door) 24 is 4 seconds (even if there is no support and the change flag is OFF), and the time is small. It will not be a hit rush. Even in this case (hereinafter referred to as a reference example), it is 4- (α + 2.6) = 1.4−α seconds before the general electric door 24 is closed. A game ball that has flowed down to the second grand prize opening 20 cannot be won. 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. . And in order to win frequently on the public train, a lottery with the second special symbol is performed, which is advantageous to the player, coupled with a high probability state, and the number of holding balls will not increase, but the next number will not decrease so much It will be easier to win.

  Further, in both the state A and the state B, when the special figure 1_6R normal symbol or the special figure 2_2R normal symbol is hit, the process is ended. 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 right hit with the first special figure in the right-handed state, the big hit with the special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol and the big hit with the special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol will result in a small hit rush. When a big hit is made in any of Fig. 2_6R probability variation symbol, special diagram 2_3R probability variation symbol, and special diagram 2_2R probability variation symbol, there is no small hit rush. Therefore, State A ends even if a big hit is made in any of the special figure 2_6R probability variation symbol, special figure 2_3R probability variation symbol, or special figure 2_2R probability variation symbol, and state B is a big hit in the special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol And the special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol also ends when it is a big hit (in this case, it is promoted to a small hit rush). Even in the normal support 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 is not a small hit rush. The difference from state B is that it is not probable and aims at big hit with low probability (normal probability).

  In FIG. 29, the example of the effect performed in the effect symbol display apparatus 6 during a right strike is shown. FIG. 29A shows a “high probability state and no support state (that is, state A)”, which is determined to be a small hit in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is true, and “Special figure 2_small hit symbol 1” is determined as the small hit symbol. This shows a case where the change flag is not set when the small hit game is selected. That is, a display example is shown when the small hit rush is being performed (the case 2 described above) in a state where the change flag is not set.

  In this case, every time a small hit is generated, the second special figure production pattern 95 (consisting of three digits, and in the case of a big hit, the same number or character is displayed for all three digits) is changed simultaneously with the fluctuation of the second special figure. After that, the player stops by aligning with “small box”, and notifies the player that there is a possibility that the number of prize balls may increase due to the small hit. The character information 96 “Tatsuyoshi small hit RUSH!” Displayed on the upper left of the screen notifies the player that the small hit rush is currently in progress. Note that Tatsuyoshi is the character (Tatsuyoshi Bear) 97 displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, “Smile Character (Tatsuyoshi Bear) 97” is displayed, and “Small Hit Rush with Change Flag Cleared” It is shown to be “medium”.

FIG. 29B shows a “high probability state and no support state (that is, state A)”, which is determined as a small hit in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is correct, and “Special figure 2_small hit symbol 2” as the small hit symbol. Is selected, and the change flag is set when the small hit game is finished.
That is, in FIG. 29 (b), by winning with a more advantageous small hit (becoming case 3), the content of the character information 96 is changed from "Tatsuyoshi small hit RUSH" to "SUPER Tatsuyoshi small hit RUSH". Is done.

  In this case as well, every time a small hit is made, the effect design 95 of the second special figure (consisting of three digits, and in the case of a big win, the fixed stop display with the same numbers and characters for all three digits) is changed simultaneously with the fluctuation of the second special figure After that, it is stopped by aligning with “small box”, and the player is informed that there is a higher possibility that the winning ball will increase due to the small hit. The character 96 of “SUPER Tatsuyoshi small hit RUSH!” Displayed at the upper left of the screen indicates that the small hit rush state has shifted to a more advantageous state for the player.

At this time, since the facial expression of the character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) 97 is also changed (the facial expression with increased happiness) is also changed, the small hit rush state is even more advantageous even if the facial expression of the character (Tatsuyoshi Kuma) 97 is changed. It is shown that has moved to.
In the example shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the same design (identification information) is displayed for the small hit symbol 1 and the small hit symbol 2, but the small hit symbol 1 and the small hit symbol 1 A symbol (identification information) different from symbol 2 may be displayed. For example, when the small hit symbol 1 is displayed with an even-numbered grommet symbol and the small hit symbol 2 is displayed with an odd-numbered grommet symbol, the player plays a game while wishing to stop at an odd number! Become. Thus, if different symbols (identification information) are displayed for the small hit symbol 1 and the small hit symbol 2, the player will pay attention to which symbol the effect symbol will be stopped. Interest can be further improved.

  However, if the small symbol 1 and the small symbol 2 constitute the same symbol (identification information) and it is difficult to determine whether or not the change flag is set, the player determines that “SUPER Tatsuyoshi small bonus RUSH!” Since it is difficult to predict whether or not to move to the second big prize opening 20, the player who realized the increase in the number of winning balls based on the entry into the second big prize opening 20 and the improvement in the frequency of entering the second big prize opening 20 Will notice that it has actually moved and will continue to play with great surprise.

  FIG. 29 (c) shows a specific example showing the effect at the time when the end of the small hit rush occurs. For example, a normal jackpot symbol (an even numbered zebra eye symbol) is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, “information suggesting the end of the small hit rush” is displayed as the character information 96, and a “sad character (bear) No Tatsuyoshi) 97 ”is displayed.

According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, whether or not the small hit rush is started is not determined by the big hit symbol as in the conventional small hit rush machine. In other words, in addition to the probability variation state, when the support state is not reached (when the state of probability variation and no support state, that is, state A), the variation time of the second special symbol is 3 seconds, resulting in a small hit rush.
On the other hand, in addition to the probable change state, when the support state is entered (when it becomes the state B), the second special symbol variation time is 1 second, and although small hit games occur frequently, Because it becomes difficult to enter the ball, it will not be a small hit rush.
Therefore, the game state is “normal state”, “a state where a small hit game occurs frequently, but it is difficult to win the second big prize opening 20 (case 1)”, “a normal small hit rush that is advantageous to the player” Various states such as “state (case 2)” and “super small hit rush state (case 3)” which is more advantageous for the player can be created.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment, the state A is divided into two states having a difference in the degree of advantage depending on the type of the small hit that has occurred. It is planned. That is, a state where the opening time of the electric power 24 is not changed and a state where it is changed appear according to the type of the small hit generated, and the small hit rush states having different “winning rates to the big winning opening 20” are arranged in parallel. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the game entertainment interest by paying attention to which small hit the player has made.

  In this embodiment, as a method of creating states A and B, a method of creating by the difference in the variation time of the second special symbol is illustrated, and a small hit rush with different “winning rate to the big winning opening 20” is Explained the method to create by the difference of open time. However, as a method to create states A and B, or to create a small hit rush with a different “winning rate to the big prize opening 20”, the difference in usual fluctuation time, the interval time until opening, Interval time from, opening time of second grand prize opening 20, interval time until opening (opening time of jackpot game), interval time after closing (ending time of jackpot game), etc. may be adjusted However, it may be created with all of these or with any combination.

In other words, if it is the opening time of the ordinary power 24, the time required for the small hit game time after the special symbol starts to fluctuate, the time from the winning of the ordinary symbol to the opening of the ordinary power 24 and closing. By making it longer, it is possible to make it difficult to enter the game by hitting the time of the small hit game when the ordinary electric train 24 is closed. The opening time of the second big prize opening 20 ends before the opening time of 24 ends, or even if the main power 24 is closed, the opening of the second big prize opening 20 continues, so that the ball is entered. A possible configuration is possible.
In addition, by changing the fluctuation 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 “ordinary symbol starter” of the present invention, the processing of S205 and S285 corresponds to the “win / fail judgment means” of the present invention, and the “big hit game processing” corresponds to the “big hit game processing” of the present invention. Corresponds to “game playing means”, “small hit game processing” corresponds to “small hit game execution means” of the present invention, “left-hand hit area L” corresponds to “first game area portion” of the present invention, The “left-handed region R” corresponds to the “second game region portion” of the present invention and corresponds to the “variable time determining means”.

Next, a modified example of the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “modified example 1”) will be described.
That is, as in the modification shown in FIGS. 30 and 31A (hereinafter referred to as modification 1), the timing for releasing the “change flag” may be determined according to the type of the small hit symbol.
That is, as in the first modification, when the small winning symbol is determined as the predetermined symbol and the “change flag” is set, whether or not the special symbol is determined is determined regardless of which small winning symbol is determined as the predetermined symbol thereafter. If a big hit does not occur at, the “change flag” may be kept set until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), in the first modification, even if the small hit symbol of the second special symbol is determined to be “special symbol 2_small bonus symbol 1 (small bonus symbol 1)”. This is not a trigger for setting the change flag. On the other hand, when the small special symbol of the second special figure is determined as “Special figure 2_small hit symbol 2 (small hit symbol 2)”, the predetermined number of times is “5 times”, “Special figure 2_small hit symbol 3 (hereinafter,“ The predetermined number of times is determined to be “10 times” and “Special figure 2_small hit symbol 4 (hereinafter referred to as small hit symbol 4)” is determined to be “20 times”. "Is set. That is, whether or not the change flag can be set and the setting period are determined depending on the type of small hits that occur.

The special symbol success / failure determination process of the first modification is different from the first embodiment in that the processes after the positive determination is performed in the process of S470 of FIG. That is, in the special symbol success / failure determination process of the first modification, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S470, the process directly proceeds to the process after S476.
That is, in Modification 1, the processes of S472 and S474 are omitted in FIG.

Further, the small hit game process of the first modification has a changed portion shown in FIG. In other words, in the small hit game process of the modified example 1, when a negative determination is made in the process of S755 (when the small hit game based on the fact that the small hit symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed), the change flag has been set. It is determined whether or not (S756). If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S756, a process for canceling the change flag is performed (S757), and then the process proceeds to S790. That is, when the small hit game based on the small hit symbol 1 is ended, the change flag is canceled by the process of S757.
On the other hand, when the change flag is not set (S756; NO), the process proceeds to S790 as it is.

  The change flag has already been set even when a positive determination is made in the process of S755 (when the small hitting game based on the fact that the small hitting symbol 2, the small hitting symbol 3 or the small hitting symbol 4 is confirmed and displayed). It is determined whether or not (S758). If the change flag has been set, the process proceeds to S790 as it is. On the other hand, if the change flag is not set (S758; NO), the process proceeds to S790 through the process of setting the number of changes (S760) and the process of setting the change flag (S765).

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the small hit game is started when the change flag is set, the change flag is once released, and the small hit symbol that becomes the trigger for setting the change flag is confirmed and displayed. At the end of the small hit game based on the "change number" and "change flag" was set again. On the other hand, in the modified example 1, when the small hit symbol that triggers the setting of the change flag is fixedly displayed, the big hit is generated or the small hit symbol that triggers the release of the change flag setting (small hit symbol) Unless 1) is confirmed and displayed, the change flag is maintained until the number of changes reaches the upper limit, and the number of changes is fixed.

  For example, when the change flag is set when the small hit symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed, the number of changes is fixed to “10”. This state continues until the number of changes reaches the upper limit number (10 times), a big hit is generated, or the small hit symbol 1 is confirmed and displayed. And in the modification 1, as shown in FIG.30 (b), when setting a change flag, the character information 92 which suggests "the number of changes" is displayed on the screen of the effect display apparatus 6. FIG.

  According to the first modification example, if any of the small hit symbols that trigger the setting of the change flag (hereinafter referred to as changed small hit symbols) is confirmed and displayed, the small hit symbol is supported. In other words, the presence / absence of the change flag and the length of the setting period are determined by the type of jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed, so the player is interested in which jackpot symbol will be won. You can embrace it, and you can further enhance your entertainment.

Next, a second modification of the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “modification 2”) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 32 (a), also in the modified example 2, when the small hit symbol is determined to be “small hit symbol 2”, the “change flag” is set and “small hit symbol 1” is determined. And “change flag” is not set. However, the selection rate of “small hit symbol 1” and “small hit symbol 2” is “80%”: “20%”, and the selection rate of “small hit symbol 1” is high. When “small hit symbol 2” is selected and “change flag” is set, the setting of “change flag” is maintained until the number of occurrences of small hit reaches a limit number (for example, 5 times).

The second modification is different from the first embodiment in that the “small hit symbol determination process” in S315 of FIG. 14 is executed based on the flowchart of FIG. Hereinafter, the “small winning symbol determination process” of the second modification will be described.
When the “small hit symbol determination process” is started, a process of determining a small hit symbol by random lottery using the random symbol for determining the small hit symbol is performed (S320). Next, it is determined whether or not a change flag is set (S321). If a negative determination is made (S321; NO), the small hit symbol is determined as the symbol determined in the process of S320 (S328). The winning symbol determination process is terminated. In this case, if the small hit symbol is determined to be the small hit symbol 1 in the processing of S320, the small hit symbol is determined to be the small hit symbol 1 in the processing of S328, and the small hit symbol is determined to be the small hit symbol 2 in the processing of S320. If it is determined, the small hit symbol is determined as the small hit symbol 2 in the process of S328. When the small hit symbol 2 is determined in the process of S328, the change flag is set in the process of S782 of FIG. However, in Modification 2, the probability that the small hit symbol 2 is selected in the lottery process in S320 is lower than the probability that the small hit symbol 1 is selected in the lottery process in S320.

If it is determined that the change flag is set in the process of S321 (S321; YES), a process of “+1” the value of the limit counter is executed (S322), and then the process proceeds to S323.
In the process of S323, it is determined whether or not the value of the limit counter has reached the upper limit value (the upper limit value “5” is exemplified in Modification 2) (S323), and if the value of the limit counter is less than the upper limit value ( S323; NO), the small hit symbol is determined to be “small hit symbol 2”, and the “small hit symbol determination process” is terminated. That is, if the change flag is set and the value of the limit counter is less than the upper limit value, the small hit symbol is uniformly determined as “small hit symbol 2” (regardless of the random number lottery in S320).

On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S323 that the limit counter value has reached the upper limit value (S323; YES), the process of determining the small hit symbol as “small hit symbol 1” (S325), and the limit counter value A process of initializing ("0") is performed (S326), and the "small hit symbol determination process" is terminated.
As described above, according to the second modification, when the one-end change flag is set, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (the ordinary door 24) is 3.5 seconds until the number of occurrences of the small hit becomes the limit number. The game ball is easy to enter the second winning opening 20 with the small hit game.

  According to the configuration shown in the second modification, once the “change flag” is set (the value is set to “1”), the “advantageous small hit game (in the case 3 described above) is made by the set limit number of times. Based on the small hit game) ”. Therefore, the fact that the small hit game based on the above case 3 is reliably maintained a certain number of times (reliably executed by the limit number) is interested in the player who plays the game with the pachinko machine 50 and the pachinko machine 50. It is possible to appeal to a player or the like who has a clearer advantageous state.

  In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), there are a plurality of change small hits that become the trigger for setting the change flag, and the upper limit of the limit counter is determined depending on which change small hits are determined and displayed. The values may be different. For example, when the small hit symbol 2 is confirmed and displayed, the upper limit value of the limit counter is set to “5”, and when the small hit symbol 3 is fixedly displayed, the upper limit value of the limit counter is set to “10”. Also good. In this case, when the changed small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the upper limit value varies depending on the type of the symbol. Therefore, it is possible to be interested in confirming and displaying the small bonus symbol, which further enhances the game entertainment interest. it can.

Next, a third modification of the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “modification 3”) will be described.
In the third modification, the special symbol success / failure determination processing of FIG. 16 is used with a modification as shown in FIG. 31 (b).
In other words, in the special symbol determination process, if a negative determination is made in S440 or S446, or if the process in S448 is executed, the process proceeds to S470. If a negative determination is made in the process of S470, the process proceeds to S488 as it is, and if a positive determination is made in the process of S470, the process proceeds to S480 through the processes of S474 and S478.
In the process of S480, it is determined whether or not the value of the change flag is “1”. If it is “1” (S480: YES), the change counter is set to “−1” (S482), and then the number of changes (number of changes) It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is 0 (S484). If the number of changes is 0 (S484: YES), the value of the change flag is set to “0” in the process of S486, and the process proceeds to S488.

In the process of S488, the main control device 80 is in a state where the current gaming state is in a high probability state, in a support state, or in the state in which the normal electric utility (general power) 24 is opened. A state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not it has been changed is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 after a special symbol determination time (600 ms).
Then, if a negative determination is made in the process of S470 or the process of S488 is executed, the process shifts to a big hit game process.
Also in the third modification, the same effect as in the first modification can be obtained.

(2) Example 2
Next, a pachinko machine 50 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment is configured to determine whether or not the change flag is set according to the big hit symbol at the time of the big hit that is to give the probability variation state instead of the predetermined small hit symbol. Different from pachinko machine 50.
FIG. 34 is used instead of FIG. 7, a modification is applied to FIG. 8, a modification shown in FIG. 35A is applied, and a modification shown in FIG. 35A is applied. FIG. The point of application with the modification shown in FIG. 6 is applied, and the point of using FIG. 36 instead of FIG. 30 is different from that of the first embodiment.

First, FIG. 34 shows a jackpot symbol determination table, which is the same as the jackpot symbol determination table of FIG. 7 except for the following points. In other words, when the jackpot symbol is determined to be the special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol, after the jackpot game is executed, the state in which there is no support with no support (that is, the state A) and the change flag is set will be the next jackpot. Continue until it occurs. Also, when the special figure 2_8R probability variation symbol 2 is determined, after the big hit game is executed, the state of no support due to the probability change (that is, the state A) continues until the next big hit occurs, but the change flag is not set. .
The other points are the same as the jackpot symbol determination table (FIG. 7) of the first embodiment.

  Further, in the second embodiment, FIG. 8 is applied by omitting the column for whether or not the change flag is set and the column for the end of setting of the change flag (the number of changes in the special symbol). That is, in the second embodiment, any small winning symbol is selected, which does not cause the change flag to be set.

Also in the jackpot game of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35A, the processing up to S640 is executed in the same manner as the first embodiment. However, if the negative determination of S615 is passed or the process of S640 is performed, the process of S641 is executed.
In the process of S641, main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to a state in which a change change flag is set.
That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit that caused the executed big hit game is a big hit that causes the “special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol” to be displayed definitely. More specifically, based on the contents (not shown) of the mode buffer in which the setting contents are stored after the jackpot setting process, the executed jackpot game is confirmed and displayed as “Special Figure 2_10R Probability Pattern”. It is determined whether it is based on whether or not it is based on the fact that the “other jackpot symbol” is fixedly displayed. Then, if it is a big hit game executed based on the fact that the “special figure 2_10R probability variation symbol” is confirmed and displayed, an affirmative determination is made in the process of S641 and the “other jackpot symbol” is confirmed and displayed. If it is a big hit game executed based on this, a negative determination is made in S641.

  If the determination in S641 is affirmative (S641: YES), the number of changes is set (S643), the value of the change lag is set to “1” (S644), and the process proceeds to S645. When the value of the probability variation flag is set to “1”, in this embodiment, the opening mode of the ordinary electric accessory (general power) 24 is set to “3.5” and is opened once, and the second big prize opening 20 is won. The rate is improved. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in S641, the process proceeds to S645 as it is. The processes after S645 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

Next, the features of the small hit game process of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
Also in the small hit game processing of the second embodiment, the processing up to S750 is the same as that of the first embodiment. However, in the small hit game process of the second embodiment, when the process of S750 is executed, the process proceeds to the process of S790 through the negative determination of the process of S770 or the positive determination of the process of S770 and the process of S780. And if the process of S790 is performed, the small hit game process will be complete | finished (return) as it is. In other words, since the change flag is not set in the small hit game process of the second embodiment, the process of S795 (the transmission process of the state designation command) of the first embodiment is omitted.
As described above, in the second embodiment, regardless of the “small hit symbol”, the change flag is not set, but the change flag is set according to the type of symbol for the probable change big hit.

Next, in Example 2, an example of an effect performed by the effect symbol display device 6 during a right-handed stroke is shown. FIG. 36A shows a case where “Special Figure 1_10R Probability Changed Symbol” or “Special Figure 2_8R Probability Changed Design” is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol. In this case, the change flag is not set and the small hit rush is in progress (high probability state and support state, that is, state A).
On the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, as the effect symbol 95, a “hit symbol consisting of three-digit grommet numbers (Chinese numerals)” is confirmed and displayed. In addition, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, “smile character (Tatsuyoshi bear)” 97 is displayed, and character information 96 “to enter the normal Tatsuyoshi small hit rush” is displayed.
Here, “normal Tatsuyoshi small hit rush” indicates a case of “a state in which a change flag is not set in a high probability state and no support state (that is, state A)”.

FIG. 36B shows a case where “Special Figure 2_10R Probability Changed Symbol” is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol. In this case, a case is shown in which “the change flag is set in a high probability state and no support state (that is, state A)”.
On the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, as the effect symbol 95, “a big hit symbol made up of three-digit gaze numbers (arithmetic numbers)” is determined and displayed. In addition, on the screen of the production symbol display device 6, “a character that rejoices with power (a character imitating a player) 97” is displayed, and “the Super Tatsuyoshi small hit rush has been acquired (entered)” Is displayed, where “Super Tatsuyoshi small hit rush” is “high probability state and no support state (that is, state A) and a change flag is set”. That is, a more advantageous rush.

  In the second embodiment, since it is possible to determine whether or not the change flag is set when a big hit occurs, the advantage of the small hit rush scheduled to start can be notified when the big hit occurs (when the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed).

  According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. In other words, since the superiority or inferiority of the so-called small hit RUSH state is determined depending on which probability change big hit symbol is determined, it plays with interest in which symbol is determined as well as whether or not a big hit is generated be able to.

  In addition, after executing the big hit game based on the fact that the “Special Figure 2_10R Probability Changed Symbol” is confirmed, the change flag is set until the next big hit, so the prize is awarded by the small hit rush. It becomes easier to acquire the ball, and the game entertainment can be further improved.

Next, a first modification of the second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as modification 4) will be described. In the fourth modification, the setting end of the “change flag” is defined by the number of times of change of the special symbol, and the setting end is set according to the type of the probability variable symbol to be selected. For example, when the jackpot symbol is determined as “Special Figure 2_10R Probability Symbol”, the predetermined number of times is “70 times”, and when the special symbol is determined as “Special Figure 2_9R Probability Symbol”, the predetermined number of times is “50 times” and “Special Figure 2_6R Probability Change”. When the “design” is determined, the predetermined number of times may be set to “30”. The predetermined number of times is the number of times the special symbol is changed without causing a big hit.
Also in the fourth modification, the same effect as in the first modification can be obtained.

Next, a second modification of the second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “modification 5”) will be described.
In the fifth modification, when the “change flag” is set, the setting of the “change flag” may be maintained until the number of executions of the big hit reaches a limit number (for example, 5 times).

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the ranges shown in the above-described embodiments and modifications, and various modifications can be exemplified within the scope of the present invention. .

  In other words, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, an example in which the end of setting of the “change flag” is defined by the number of times the special symbol has been changed is illustrated. Thus, the “change flag” may be canceled. For example, the “change flag” may be uniformly released when 5 hours have elapsed after the game started or when 1 hour before the end of the pachinko hall.

  In this case, the player plays the game while paying attention to the remaining time, so that it is possible to achieve a game with tension. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from getting into the game more than necessary.

  In addition, the probability of setting the “change flag” may be increased within one hour after the start of the pachinko hall (for example, a morning service).

In the above-described embodiment, a so-called digipachi type pachinko machine 50 has been illustrated. It can also be applied to machines.
Further, the game machine of the present invention may be a so-called “enclosed game machine” or a “non-enclosed game machine”. In other words, each of the embodiments is configured to pay out game balls, but may be configured to store award balls generated according to winnings or the like without paying them out.

Further, the pachinko machine 50 shown in the embodiment or the modification may include a setting switch. This setting switch constitutes a specific example of the probability setting means, and is connected to the main controller 80. In the pachinko machine 50, by operating the setting switch, the probability of determining that a big hit is made in the determination of whether or not a special symbol is a big hit (big hit probability) can be set in n stages (n is an integer of 2 or more). That is, n types of determination tables corresponding to the setting values 1 to n are stored in the ROM or the like of the main controller 80. More specifically, n types of normal tables and n types of probability variation tables are provided. Then, the success / failure determination regarding the special symbol is performed using the determination table corresponding to the setting value designated by the setting switch, thereby generating a big hit with a big hit probability corresponding to the set value. Note that various values of n can be selected, and the larger the set value of n, the higher the probability of hitting may be, or it may be smaller.
Usually, since the employee of the pachinko hall operates the setting switch before the start of the pachinko hall or the like, the player plays a game while predicting the set value set in the pachinko machine 50.

  According to the set value, gradually change the opening mode (opening time) of the electric train, change the execution probability of the small hit rush, and the player will experience (a slight difference in the play rate of the small hit rush) The setting at that time may be estimated.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1; Game board, 3; Game area | region, 6; Production | presentation symbol display apparatus, 7; 1st special figure display apparatus, 8; 2nd special figure display apparatus, 11; 1st starting port, 11a; 12; 2nd start opening, 12a; 2nd start opening SW, 14; 1st big prize opening, 15; 1st special figure reservation number display device, 16; 2nd special figure reservation number display device, 22; normal symbol operation Gate 24, ordinary door 27, combination gate 50, pachinko 80, main controller 83, sub integrated controller

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A normal symbol starting part that becomes a normal symbol lottery opportunity when a game ball passes or enters, a first starting port through which a game ball can always enter, and a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is predetermined A normal electric combination that is opened in the opening mode, and when the normal electric combination is opened, the game ball can be changed from a closed state where it is difficult or impossible to enter into an open state where it is easy or impossible to enter. A starting area and one or more big prize openings are provided in the game area,
The game area is a first game area portion that is highly likely to flow down if the launching power of the game ball launched by the launching means is less than a predetermined force, and a first possibility that the game area is likely to flow down if it is greater than the predetermined force. 2 game area sections,
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;
Due to the game ball entering the first starting opening, and after displaying the variation of the first special symbol constituting one aspect of the special symbol, resulting from entering the first starting opening A first special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not to be executed;
Due to the game ball entering the second start opening, after displaying the variation of the second special symbol that constitutes another aspect of the special symbol, the ball entering the second start opening A second special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not to be executed;
A predetermined number of data for specifying the variation display time of the special symbol is stored, and a variation table provided according to the gaming state and the special symbol,
When the success / failure determination is made, referring to a variation table according to the gaming state and the special symbol aspect, a variation display time determining means for determining a variation display time of the special symbol;
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that it is determined that the jackpot game is determined by the success / failure determination performed due to entering the first start port or the second start port;
A small hit game execution means for executing a small hit game based on at least a result of the determination of success / failure executed due to the ball entering the second start opening being determined as a small hit game;
A high probability state setting means for setting the gaming state after execution of the jackpot game to a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the success / failure determination is higher than the probability in the normal gaming state;
A game machine capable of simultaneously executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol,
As a variation table to be referred when determining the variation display time of the second special symbol, a variation table having a long average variation time specified by stored data when the gaming state is a normal gaming state is referred to. When the gaming state is a high probability state, a variation table with a short average variation time specified by stored data is referred to, and
The first start port is provided in the first game area portion,
The normal symbol starting part, the ordinary electric accessory, and the big winning opening that opens and closes when the small hit game is executed are sequentially from the upstream side along the flow-down direction of the game ball in the second game area part. When the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, it is difficult to enter a big winning opening that opens and closes when the small hit game is executed, and when the ordinary electric accessory is in a closed state, the small hit game is played. It is configured to make it easy to enter the big prize opening that opens and closes when performing,
When it is determined that a small hit is determined in the determination of the success / failure, a small hitting type determining means for determining the type of the small hitting is provided, and according to the determined small hitting type, a lottery result related to the normal symbol lottery is a win A game machine characterized in that the normal electric accessory is opened in a different mode. A normal symbol starting part that becomes a normal symbol lottery opportunity when a game ball passes or enters, a first starting port through which a game ball can always enter, and a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is predetermined A normal electric combination that is opened in the opening mode, and when the normal electric combination is opened, the game ball can be changed from a closed state where it is difficult or impossible to enter into an open state where it is easy or impossible to enter. A starting area and one or more big prize openings are provided in the game area,
The game area is a first game area portion that is highly likely to flow down if the launching power of the game ball launched by the launching means is less than a predetermined force, and a first possibility that the game area is likely to flow down if it is greater than the predetermined force. 2 game area sections,
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;
Due to the game ball entering the first starting opening, and after displaying the variation of the first special symbol constituting one aspect of the special symbol, resulting from entering the first starting opening A first special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not to be executed;
Due to the game ball entering the second start opening, after displaying the variation of the second special symbol that constitutes another aspect of the special symbol, the ball entering the second start opening A second special symbol display means for confirming and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the determination as to whether or not to be executed;
A predetermined number of data for specifying the variation display time of the special symbol is stored, and a variation table provided according to the gaming state and the special symbol,
When the success / failure determination is made, referring to a variation table according to the gaming state and the special symbol aspect, a variation display time determining means for determining a variation display time of the special symbol;
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game based on the fact that it is determined that the jackpot game is determined by the success / failure determination performed due to entering the first start port or the second start port;
A small hit game execution means for executing a small hit game based on at least a result of the determination of success / failure executed due to the ball entering the second start opening being determined as a small hit game;
The jackpot includes a promiscuous jackpot and a normal jackpot, and if the jackpot is determined to be a promising jackpot, the probability that the game state after the jackpot game is executed is determined to be a jackpot in the success / failure determination is higher than the probability in the normal gaming state. A high probability state setting means for setting a high probability state as a probability;
A game machine capable of simultaneously executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol,
As a variation table to be referred when determining the variation display time of the second special symbol, a variation table having a long average variation time specified by stored data when the gaming state is a normal gaming state is referred to. When the gaming state is a high probability state, a variation table with a short average variation time specified by stored data is referred to, and
The first start port is provided in the first game area portion,
The normal symbol starting part, the ordinary electric accessory, and the big winning opening that opens and closes when the small hit game is executed are sequentially from the upstream side along the flow-down direction of the game ball in the second game area part. When the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state, it is difficult to enter a big winning opening that opens and closes when the small hit game is executed, and when the ordinary electric accessory is in a closed state, the small hit game is played. It is configured to make it easy to enter the big prize opening that opens and closes when performing,
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of types of said probable variation jackpots, and the mode of opening of the ordinary electric accessory when the lottery result relating to the normal symbol lottery is a win is changed according to the type of said probable variation jackpots.

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