JP2020099452A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase a game interest in a game machine having so-called a simultaneous variation function.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention has a function (called "simultaneous variation function" in the present specification) of executing a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol in parallel. Then, when "variation display being stop-displayed in the jackpot symbol" (called "the jackpot variation" in the present specification) of one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed, the other special symbol is stop-displayed in the small winning symbol during execution of this jackpot variation, and the small winning game can be executed. Accordingly, when a jackpot variation time of one special symbol is long, the small winning game on the other special symbol can be executed several times in that period, and thereby a game interest can be increased.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) for playing a game by shooting a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board.

2. Description of the Related Art There is known a gaming machine provided with a first starting opening and a second starting opening into which a game ball flowing down on a game board surface (game area) can enter. In such a gaming machine, the variable display of the first special symbol that the game ball enters the first starting port is performed, and the variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port. Then, when one of the special symbols is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, it is possible to execute a big hit game in which a variable winning entrance such as a special winning entrance is ready to enter.

In recent years, as such a gaming machine, a gaming machine having a function of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel (so-called simultaneous variable function) has been proposed. (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2007-175083, A

However, the above-mentioned simultaneous variation function is a well-known technique to the player, and there is a problem that it cannot be said that the interest of the game is sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the enjoyment of the game in a gaming machine having a so-called simultaneous change function.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention has the following configuration. That is,
In a gaming machine that can execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel,
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol,
Big hit game execution means capable of executing a big hit game when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol,
Equipped with
When the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is performed,
During execution of the variable display, it is possible to stop and display the other special symbol with a small hit symbol to execute the small hit game.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A first starting opening and a second starting opening,
The first special symbol is a variable display when a game ball enters the first starting opening, the second special symbol changes when a game ball enters the second starting opening To display,
The game ball flowing down the first region can enter only the first starting port of the first starting port and the second starting port,
The game ball flowing down the second area may be either a ball that enters the first starting port or a ball that enters the second starting port.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a small hit symbol during the variable display, the other special symbol is small. When the variable display that is stopped and displayed with a winning symbol is started, the special symbol on the one side is discontinued and displayed with a stop symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. The special symbol may be stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol regardless of whether or not the variable display is started and displayed as a small hit symbol.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a small hit symbol during the variable display, the other special symbol is small. When the small hitting game is started by displaying a stop with a winning symbol, the special symbol on the one side is stopped and displayed with a symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. The special symbol may be stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol regardless of whether or not the small hit game is started by the small hit symbol.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a variation display in which one special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the other special symbol is a small hit symbol. When the variable display that is stopped and displayed with the symbol is started, the special symbol on the one side is removed and stopped and displayed with the symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. The special symbol may be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol regardless of whether or not the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol is started.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a variation display in which one special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the other special symbol is a small hit symbol. When the small hitting game is started by stopping the display with a symbol, the special symbol on one side is stopped and displayed with the symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. Regardless of whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol and the small hit game is started, the one special symbol may be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is displayed, a suggestion image suggesting the time until the variable display ends can be displayed. May be

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The game state setting means can set the first state when the big hit game is performed in the second state,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a big hit symbol is performed, the time until the variable display ends is suggested. It may be possible to display a suggestion image.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance amusement of a game in a game machine having a so-called simultaneous change function.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit game of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display apparatus 41 of a present Example. It is an explanatory view showing the possibility that it is difficult to perform left-handedness in the "low probability state" of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the grounds which can be left-handed in the "low probability state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of one big hit variation and small hit variation, and the other small hit variation in the "low probability state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode of the game in the "low probability state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the grounds which can be made to right-hand in the "high probability state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of one big hit variation and small hit variation, and the other small hit variation in the "high probability state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode of the game in the "high probability state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special game nature in the "high probability state" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the "indication image" of a present Example is displayed. It is a flow chart which shows game control processing performed by CPU201 of main control board 200 of this example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is a flow chart which shows the production control processing performed by CPU221 of sub control board 220 of this example. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a reception command or the like of a CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 of the present embodiment.

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

Further, the following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Device front side configuration:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game contents:
C. Amusement in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment:
C-1. Amusement in low probability state:
C-2. Amusement in high probability state:
C-3. Special playability at high probability:
D. Game control processing:
E. Production control process:
F. Modification:
F-1. Modification 1:
F-2. Modification 2:

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

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

An upper plate portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls lent out through a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and game balls lent out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 and games paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7. The sphere is stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the front frame 4 to the right of the lower plate portion 8. The rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9, and the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to this launcher unit. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit, the launch motor built in the launcher unit is rotated, and the game ball is launched with a strength according to the rotation angle.

In addition, a production button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pushed and rotated by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. 10b is provided. Further, although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7 on the left side of the effect button 10a. The direction button 10c is composed of four buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) corresponding to up, down, left and right directions. The effect buttons 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c are all effect operation units operated by the player. When operated by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game effect is performed. ..

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

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

At approximately the center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect-use opening 40 that is an opening with a decoration on its peripheral edge, and behind this effect-use opening 40 is an effect display constituted by a liquid crystal display. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

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

Further, in the lower right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a normal symbol operation gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided, and inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) that detects passage of a game ball is provided. Further, below the normal symbol operation gate 27, a second starting opening 25 which is an entrance (starting opening, electric chu) in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes is provided. The second starting opening 25 is provided with an opening/closing door 26 (a hatching portion in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 26 is substantially upright so that the game ball cannot enter (or enter). It is possible to change between a closed state in which the ball is difficult) and an opened state in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates forward of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter (or is easy to enter). FIG. 2 shows that the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting opening 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25 and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

A first starting port 30 is provided below the second starting port 25. Like the above-described first starting port 24, the first starting port 30 has a size (opening) where the game ball enters (ball entrance) is invariable (constant) and the game ball can always enter. I have a mouth. The first starting port 24 and the first starting port 30 are different only in the positions where they are provided, and have the same other functions described later. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 30 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting port sensor 30s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 30 and can detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 30.

Further, below the first starting opening 30, a first big winning opening 28 having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first big winning opening 28 is provided with an opening/closing door 29 (a hatching portion in the drawing) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 is substantially upright so that a game ball cannot be entered. It is possible to change the state and the open state in which the opening/closing door 29 is turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and the game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows that the first special winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first special winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in a passage inside the first special winning opening 28, and a game ball entered in the first special winning opening 28 can be detected.

Further, below the first special winning opening 28, a second special winning opening 35 having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The second special winning opening 35 is provided with an opening/closing door 36 (hatched portion in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 36 is substantially upright so that game balls cannot be entered. It is possible to change the state and the open state in which the opening/closing door 36 is rotated to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and the game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows that the second special winning opening 35 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second special winning hole sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second special winning opening 35, and a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 can be detected.

Around each of the above-mentioned gaming machines, there are provided a general ball entrance (not shown), a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the downflow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). In addition, an outlet 32 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and the above-mentioned first starting opening 24, first starting opening 30, second starting opening 25, first big winning opening 28, and second big winning. The game ball that has not entered either the mouth 35 or the general entrance is discharged from the outlet 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

Only the game ball flowing down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first starting opening 24 described above. On the other hand, the normal symbol operation gate 27, the second starting opening 25, the first starting opening 30, the first big winning opening 28, the second big winning opening 35, the general entrance, the effect opening 40 ( Only game balls flowing down the area on the right side of the effect display device 41) can enter (or pass). In the following, firing the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left hitting”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Shooting the game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of is also referred to as "right hitting". In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and the game ball enters the first starting opening 30. In the case, one game ball is paid out to the player, and when the game ball enters the second starting opening 25, one game ball is paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the first big winning opening 28 or the second big winning opening 35, 10 game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the general entrance, 15 game balls are paid out to the player.

On the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 is provided which displays information on the game by combining LEDs. The segment display section 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided on the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described in the section "B. Game contents" described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, a main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, a sub control board 220 that controls the control of the game production, and a control related to the display of images and the output of sound under the control of the sub control board 220. A video/audio control board 230 that controls the lamp, a lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, a payout control board 240 that controls the rental and payout of the game ball, and a game ball It is composed of a firing control board 260 that controls the firing. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) that execute various logical operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, and various peripheral LSIs such as an input/output circuit are connected to each other by a bus. Has been done.

On the main control board 200, a first starting port sensor 24s for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 24, a second starting port sensor 25s for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 25, Normally, the gate sensor 27s that detects the game ball that has passed through the symbol operation gate 27, the first starting port sensor 30s that detects the game ball that has entered the first starting port 30, and the game ball that has entered the first big winning port 28 A first special winning opening sensor 28s for detecting the, a second special winning opening sensor 35s for detecting a game ball entering the second special winning opening 35, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from these sensors or the like, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor having received the detection signal to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, or the like. It transmits to the firing control board 260 etc.

In addition, the main control board 200 has a second starting opening for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided in the second starting opening 25 (for opening and closing the second starting opening 25). The first big winning opening solenoid 28m for opening/closing the solenoid 26m and the opening/closing door 29 provided in the first big winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the first big winning opening 28) , A second special winning opening solenoid 35m for opening and closing an opening/closing door 36 provided in the second special winning opening 35 (for opening and closing the second special winning opening 35), a segment The display unit 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a drive signal to the second starting opening solenoid 26m, the first big winning opening solenoid 28m, the second big winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display section 50, thereby performing these operations. Take control.

An image/audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When receiving the various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 analyzes the content of the command and produces an effect according to the content. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image/voice control board 230, and to the lamp control board 226, the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter referred to as “ By transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of each of the lamps 5a to 5c", an effect of driving these lamps is performed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 operates the player with respect to the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter, also referred to as "effect operation section 10a, 10b, 10c") via the effect operation board 228. When it is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

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

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

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

B. Contents of game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the firing handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the stored game balls are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. Is fired at. Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) (left hitting), or the right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). A game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down in one area.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the left-handed game ball can enter the first starting opening 24. When the left-handed game ball enters the first starting opening 24 and the entering game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (big hit determination random number described later etc.) is acquired. Then, a big hit determination is made based on the determination random number to determine whether the hit is a “big hit”, a “small hit” or a “miss”. Then, based on the result of the big hit determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol”) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, the right-handed game ball can enter the first starting opening 30. When the right-handed game ball enters the first starting port 30 and the entering game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 30s, a predetermined determination random number (big hit determination random number described later etc.) is acquired. Then, a big hit determination is made based on the determination random number to determine whether the hit is a “big hit”, a “small hit” or a “miss”. Then, based on the result of this big hit determination, the first special figure is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. That is, regardless of whether the game ball enters the first starting opening 24 or the first starting opening 30 (also referred to as “first starting opening 24, 30” in this specification), the first special figure is displayed. After changing display, stop display.

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, the right-handed game ball can enter the second starting opening 25. When the right-handed game ball enters the second starting opening 25 and the entering game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, a big hit determination is made based on the determination random number to determine whether the hit is a “big hit”, a “small hit” or a “miss”. Then, based on the result of the big hit determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "second special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be described.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment display through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a first special figure display section 51 for displaying a first special figure and a second special figure display section 52 for displaying a second special figure, Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, collectively referred to as "special symbol" unless otherwise distinguished) are obtained by switching the LED to be turned on among the nine LEDs in each display section. It is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first special symbol, 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300), one kind of small hit symbol (small hit symbol 301), and one kind of miss symbol (disengagement). Symbol 302) can be stopped and displayed, and as a second special symbol, 200 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 401 to 600), one kind of small hit symbol (small hit symbol 601), and one kind of missed symbol ( The disengagement pattern 602) can be stopped and displayed. These types of symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs that are turned on.

If the result of the big hit judgment (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit judgment about the first special figure") based on the game ball entering the first starting ports 24, 30 is "big hit", the first special figure is If any of the big hit symbols 101 to 300 is stopped and displayed, and the result of the big hit judgment for the first special symbol is "small hit", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the small hit symbol 301, and the first special symbol is displayed. When the result of the jackpot determination for the figure is “out”, the first special figure is stopped and displayed as the out-of-design 302.

In addition, when the result of the big hit judgment (hereinafter also referred to as the "big hit judgment about the second special figure") based on the game ball entering the second starting opening 25 is "big hit", the second special figure is If any of the big hit symbols 401 to 600 are stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big hit judgment for the second special figure is "small hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed as the small hit symbol 601 and the second special figure. When the result of the big hit determination is “out”, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the out symbol 601.

When the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either a big hit symbol, a deviation symbol, or a small hit symbol, the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed is determined in order to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed. A display (hereinafter, also referred to as “confirmation display”) that is maintained until the time has elapsed is displayed. In the following, the game from the start of variable display of the special symbol until it is confirmed and displayed, that is, the game until the result of one variable display is obtained is also referred to as "symbol variable game".

<Reservation of special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting ports 24 and 30, the big hit judgment and the variable display for the first special figure are performed as described above, but the big hit judgment and the variable display are the game ball first start. Rather than being immediately performed after entering the mouth 24, 30, the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure suspension (the big hit determination and the start of variable display for the first special figure are suspended). When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the big hit determination and the variable display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold.

Such first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display section 53, and both of the two LEDs are turned off in the first special figure reservation display section 53. It means that the number of 1st special figure reservation is 0, and it shows that the number of 1st special figure reservation is 1 by lighting one LED, and by lighting two LEDs It shows that the number of 1st special figure reservation is two, and it shows that the number of 1st special figure reservation is 3 by blinking 1 LED, and it is 1st by blinking 2 LEDs Indicates that the number of special figure reservations is four.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 25, the big hit judgment and the variable display for the second special figure are performed as described above, but the big hit judgment and the variable display are also the second start of the game ball. Rather than immediately after entering the mouth 25, the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure suspension (the big hit determination and the start of variable display for the second special figure are suspended). When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the big hit determination and the variable display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold.

Such second special figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure reservations (second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure reservation display unit 54, and in the second special figure reservation display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. It means that the second special figure reservation number is 0, and that one LED is turned on, that the second special figure reservation number is one, and that two LEDs are turned on. The second special figure reservation number is two, and by blinking one LED, the second special figure reservation number is three, and by blinking two LEDs, the second Indicates that the number of special figure reservations is four.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure can be executed in parallel (the so-called “simultaneous change function” is provided). For example, the variable display of the second special map can be started even while the variable display of the first special map is being displayed, and the variable display of the first special map can be performed even while the variable display of the second special map is being displayed. It is possible to start.

<Game state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, “a gaming state related to the probability of being a big hit in the jackpot determination (big hit probability)” is appropriately set as the gaming state. The "game state related to the probability of being a big hit in the big hit determination (big hit probability)" is set to a "low probability state" or a "high probability state". As shown in FIG. 5A, the “low probability state” is a state in which the probability of being a big hit in the big hit determination is low (the probability is about 1/160), and the “high probability state” is It is a state in which there is a high probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment (the probability is about 1/20).

Further, as shown in FIG. 5(b), a "small hit" may be determined in the big hit determination. The probability of being determined as a “small hit” is a probability of about 152/160 regardless of whether it is a “low probability state” or a “high probability state”.

When the result of the big hit determination is neither "big hit" nor "small hit", it is determined as "out" in the big hit determination. Also, in the "low probability state", it may be judged as "out" in the big hit judgment, but in the "high probability state" it will not be judged as "out" (only a big hit or a small hit is judged. ). Further, various probabilities in the above-described big hit determination (probabilities of being judged as big hit, small hit, and out) are the same in the first special figure and the second special figure.

<Big hit game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special prize corresponds to the first special winning opening 28, and the second special drawing corresponds to the second special winning opening 35. Then, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a big hit game in which the first big winning opening 28 is opened a plurality of round games is performed. On the other hand, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a big hit game is performed in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened a plurality of round games. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35, so that the right hitting is performed during the big hit game. Become.

FIG. 6 shows types of jackpot games that can be executed in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, four types of jackpot games of "10R high accuracy", "4R high accuracy", "10R low accuracy", and "4R low accuracy" can be executed. .. Among the names of these jackpot games, "4R" indicates that four round games are played, and "10R" indicates that ten round games are played. Further, "high probability" indicates that the "high probability state" is set after the jackpot game is over, and "low probability" indicates that the "low probability state" is set after the jackpot game is over. There is. Which of these jackpot games is to be executed is determined by the type of jackpot symbols stopped and displayed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 101 to 150 (with a 25% probability when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol). , "10R high-accuracy" jackpot game, that is, 10 round games (here, the first jackpot 28 is a round game in an open state), and after the jackpot game "high probability state" The set jackpot game is played. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 151 to 200 (with a 25% probability when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols), the big hit game of "4R high accuracy", That is, four round games (here, the first big winning opening 28 is a round game in the open state) is performed, and after the jackpot game, the "high probability state" is set and the jackpot game is set.

In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 201 to 250 (with a 25% probability when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol), the "10R low probability" big hit game, That is, ten round games (here, the first big winning opening 28 is a round game in which the state is open) are played, and after the big hit game, the "low probability state" is set and the big hit game is played. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 251 to 300 (with a 25% probability when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol), the "4R low probability" big hit game, That is, four round games (here, the first big winning opening 28 is a round game in which the state is open) is performed, and after the jackpot game, the jackpot game in which the "low probability state" is set is played.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6(b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 401 to 450 (25% probability when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol). , "10R high-accuracy" big hit game, that is, 10 round games (here, the second big winning opening 35 round open game) is played, and after the big hit game "high probability state" The set jackpot game is played. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 451 to 500 (with a 25% probability when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol), the "4R high accuracy" big hit game, That is, four round games (here, the second game in which the second special winning opening 35 is in an open state) are played, and after the big hit game is over, a big hit game in which a "high probability state" is set is played.

In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 501 to 550 (with a 25% probability when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol), the "10R low probability" big hit game, That is, 10 round games (here, the second big winning opening 35 is a round game in which the state is open) is played, and after the big hit game is finished, the big hit game in which the "low probability state" is set is played. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 551 to 600 (with a 25% probability when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol), the big hit game of "4R low probability", That is, four round games (here, the second big winning opening 35 is a round game in which the open state) is played, and after the big hit game is finished, the big hit game in which the "low probability state" is set is played.

During the execution of the big hit game described above, the round display number of the big hit game being executed is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display portion 55, and in this round display portion 55, one of the three LEDs is turned on, so that the number of round games is four. It indicates that the big hit game is being executed for the first time, and all three LEDs are turned on to indicate that the big hit game for which the number of round games is 10 is being executed. In addition, since it is necessary to perform a right hit during the big hit game, the right hit is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged in the right hit display section 59 of the segment display section 50 (see FIG. 4). Urge the player to do that.

When the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol, a small hit game in which the first special winning opening 28 is opened for 1.6 seconds (once) is performed. On the other hand, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the small hit game in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened for 1.6 seconds (once) is performed.

<Variable display of ordinary symbols, games per ordinary symbol, hold of ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuation gate 27 can pass the right-handed game ball. The right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol actuation gate 27, and when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (general-purpose judgment random number to be described later) is acquired, and the judgment random number is used. Based on this, a universal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a universal figure hit or a miss. Then, on the basis of the result of the normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a general figure display section 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the general figure display section 56 is provided with two LEDs. The ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner by switching the LED that is turned on among the two LEDs on the ordinary symbol display section 56, and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED of the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a normal symbol, two types of symbols are stopped, a regular symbol pattern in which the left LED of the two LEDs is turned on and a non-normal symbol pattern in which the right LED is turned on. It can be displayed. If the result of the per-universal figure hit is per-universal figure, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a per-universal figure design, and if the result of the per-universal figure hit judgment is out-of-normal figure, the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as non-universal figure To be done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a deviating symbol, in order to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed, a display (confirmation display) for maintaining the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time has elapsed is performed. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a universal symbol, the universal symbol game in which the second starting opening 25 is in the closed state and then in the closed state is performed.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuation gate 27, the general symbol hit judgment and the variable display of the ordinary symbol are performed, but these general symbol hit judgments and variable displays are immediately after the gaming ball passes the normal symbol actuation gate 27. Rather than being performed, the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a general-use figure hold (judgment per ordinary figure and variation display are held). Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the per-universal-figure hit judgment and the variable display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored general-universal figure hold. Such a universal figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of public figure reservations (number of public figure reservations) is displayed on the general figure reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged on the universal figure hold display section 57, and by turning off both of the two LEDs on the universal figure hold display section 57, It indicates that the number of reservations is 0, and that one of the two LEDs is lit to indicate that the number of reservations is one. It shows that the number of reservations is two, and that one LED blinks indicates that the number of public figure reservations is three. By blinking two LEDs, the number of public figure reservations is four. Indicates that there is. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case where the universal symbol hold is stored, if it is not any of the variation display of the ordinary symbol, the fixed display of the ordinary symbol, and the game per universal symbol, first Performs a per-universal-draw per-judgment determination related to the stored general-universal-drawing hold and a variable display of the ordinary symbols.

In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability of being judged as a general drawing hit is about one half in the general drawing hit determination. Further, as the variation time of the normal symbol, any of 50 msec, 100 msec, and 150 msec is uniformly selected). In addition, as a game per ordinary figure, the second starting port 25 is in an open state of 840 msec×2 times (=1680 sec). In addition, in the "low probability state" and the "high probability state", these values (probability of being determined as a universal figure, variation time of a normal symbol, time when the second starting opening 25 is in an open state) are the same. is there. Therefore, in the "low-probability state" and the "high-probability state", it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 25 at the same frequency.

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuation gate 27, the general symbol hit judgment and the variable display of the ordinary symbol are performed, but these general symbol hit judgments and variable displays are immediately after the gaming ball passes the normal symbol actuation gate 27. Rather than being performed, the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a universal figure reservation. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the per-universal-figure hit judgment and the variable display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored general-universal figure hold. Such a universal figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of public figure reservations (number of public figure reservations) is displayed on the general figure reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged on the universal figure hold display section 57, and by turning off both of the two LEDs on the universal figure hold display section 57, It indicates that the number of reservations is 0, and that one of the two LEDs is lit to indicate that the number of reservations is one. It shows that the number of reservations is two, and that one LED blinks indicates that the number of public figure reservations is three. By blinking two LEDs, the number of public figure reservations is four. Indicates that there is. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case where the universal symbol hold is stored, if it is not any of the variation display of the ordinary symbol, the fixed display of the ordinary symbol, and the game per universal symbol, first Performs a per-universal-draw per-judgment determination related to the stored general-universal-drawing hold and a variable display of the ordinary symbols.

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

For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol change effect”) that matches the variable display (symbol change game) of the first special figure or the second special figure is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol fluctuation game) of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the variable display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started in the effect display device 41. To do. After that, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are variably displayed in various modes until the special symbol variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c ends in synchronization with the ending timing of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a design in which nine numbers "1" to "9" are designed as a decorative design.

FIG. 7(a) conceptually shows a state in which the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are variably displayed all at once. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display was started, for example, the left decorative design 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right decorative design 41c is statically displayed, and finally the middle decorative design 41b is statically displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above (first 1 special figure or the second special figure). For example, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as "Zoro eyes"). Stop) is displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol or a deviation symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c do not have the same symbol pattern combination (hereinafter also referred to as "separation"). Stop) is displayed. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are in a state that they are stopped and displayed (determined and displayed) until the fixed display time of the special symbols elapses.

In this way, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52, and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41, the display contents are They correspond to each other, and when the special symbols that are being variably displayed are stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position more easily noticeable than the first special figure display section 51 or the second special figure display section 52 (segment display section 50), and is displayed. Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while visually checking the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, for example, the left decorative design 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative design 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same design. If there is, the middle decoration symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end is also stopped with the same symbol, and "Isn't the big hit game started?", the player displays a variable display of the decorative symbol (symbol variation effect). ) Will be watched. In this way, the effect that is performed in a state in which the decorative patterns except for one of the plurality of decorative patterns are stopped in the same pattern (a mode that can be a doublet) and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed is It is called "reach production", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game by generating this reach production.

In addition, in the lower part on the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first reserved display area 41d for indicating the first special figure reserved number and a second reserved display area 41e for indicating the second special figure reserved number. Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, by displaying the same number of "holding symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the first special symbol holding number in the first holding display area 41d, the first special symbol holding number ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure reserved number is displayed by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second special figure reserved number (the upper limit number is 4) in the second reserved display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, it is shown that the first special figure reservation number is four and the second special figure reservation number is four. In addition, as a matter of course, in the number of holdings indicated by the holding symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, the first special figure holding display section 53 and the second special figure holding display section 54 of the segment display section 50. It matches the number of holds shown.

C. Amusement in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment:
C-1. Amusement in low probability state:
The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is intended to perform left-handed striking in the "low probability state" and right-handed striking in the "high probability state". However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are three reasons shown in FIG. 8, and at first glance, it seems that it is difficult for the player to make a left-handed hit in the “low probability state” (low probability). It feels like the player makes a right-hand strike even in the state).

As the first reason, the first starting opening 30 of the first starting openings 24 and 30 is a position (flowing down) where the right-handed game ball can enter (falls down) (also referred to as "right-handed area" in this specification). ) Is provided. The second reason is that the second starting port 25 provided in the "right-handed area" has the same frequency as the "high probability state" even though it is in the "low probability state" The game ball enters. As a third reason, when the first special map is variably displayed, the small hit game in which the first big winning opening 28 is opened is frequently performed (probability of about 152/160), and the second When the special map is variably displayed, the small winning game in which the second special winning opening 35 is in the open state is frequently performed (probability of about 152/160), and the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning. The winning opening 35 is provided in the "right hitting area".

Summarizing the above reasons (1st to 3rd reasons), if the player is right-handed even in the "low probability state", the game ball is in the first starting opening 30 and the second starting opening 25. It is conceivable that the small hit game is frequently performed by entering the ball, and the game ball enters the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 during the small hitting game. Therefore, at first glance, it seems difficult for the player to make a left-handed stroke in the "low probability state" (it seems that the player makes a right-handed stroke).

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "low probability state", by adopting the three configurations shown in FIG. 9, the player is made to perform a left-handed stroke (when a right-handed stroke is performed. I try to be disadvantageous to the player).

As its premise, first, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the variable symbol is displayed in a special symbol as a big hit symbol. Also referred to as "variation"), a variable display in which a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (also referred to as "small hit variation" in the present specification), and a variable display in which a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol (in this specification) (Also referred to as “outlier variation”).

Then, the following configuration is adopted as the first configuration for allowing the player to perform left-handed play. That is, in the "low probability state", during the "big hit fluctuation" of one special symbol (also simply referred to as "one special symbol" in the present specification) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the first If the small hit variation of the other special symbol (also referred to simply as "the other special symbol" in the present specification) of the special symbol and the second special symbol is started, it deviates from the big hit variation of the one special symbol. Stop display with. For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the small hit variation of the second special figure is started during the large hit variation of the first special figure, the first special figure is stopped and displayed as a symbol. Moreover, when the small hit variation of the first special figure is started during the big hit variation of the second special figure, the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a symbol. Therefore, in this case, even if the big hit variation is made, the big hit symbol is not stopped and displayed, and the big hit game is not made.

Here, in the "low probability state", the variable display of the first special map based on the game ball entering the first starting port 30 and the game ball entering the second starting port 25 If the variation display of the second special diagram based on it is out-of-variation, the variation time (out-of-variation variation time) is selected from 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 30 seconds. (Variation time of small hit variation) is selected from 120 seconds, 130 seconds and 140 seconds. If it is a big hit variation, its variation time (variation time of big hit variation) is 600 seconds, 700 seconds, 800 seconds (small variation). The time is likely to be longer than the hit variation). Therefore, when the right hitting is performed in the "low probability state", the big hit variation becomes extremely longer than the small hit variation and the out-of-range variation.

Therefore, if you are right-handed in the "low probability state", even if the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol starts, almost certainly, the small hit variation of the other special symbol starts during the big hit fluctuation That is, the big hit variation of the one special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol. Therefore, even if a right hit is made in the "low probability state", it is possible to substantially prevent the big hit game from being played (the big hit game can be made difficult to be performed. Become).

Further, the following configuration is adopted as the second configuration for allowing the player to perform left-handed hitting. That is, in the "low probability state", when the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the small hit variation of the one special symbol, the small hit variation of the one special symbol is deviated from the small hit variation and displayed as a stop. To do. For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the small hit variation of the second special figure is started during the small hit variation of the first special figure, the first special figure is stopped and displayed as a symbol. If the small hit variation of the first special figure is started during the small hit variation of the second special figure, the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a symbol. Therefore, in this case, even if the small hit variation is performed, the small hit symbol is not stopped and displayed, and the small hit game is not performed.

When right hitting is performed in the "low probability state", the small hit variation time is selected from 120 seconds, 130 seconds, and 140 seconds, so the small hit variation starts after the small hit variation starts. It takes some time before the game starts. Moreover, even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, if the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the small hit variation, the small hit variation of the one special symbol is stopped at the deviation symbol. Is displayed. From these things, even if a right hit is performed in the "low probability state", it is possible to make it difficult for the small hit game to be played.

In addition, the following configuration is adopted as the third configuration for allowing the player to perform left-handed play. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the right-handed game ball enters the first starting port 30, only one game ball is paid out, and the right-handed game ball enters the second starting port 25. When a ball is played, only one game ball is paid out. Therefore, even if the right-handed game ball enters the first starting opening 30 and the second starting opening 25 with high frequency, the game ball provided (paid out or won) to the player (this specification) In this case, it is also called “ball holding”).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "low probability state", it is difficult to carry out a big hit game or a small hit game even if a right hit is performed (the big hit game is practically not performed. ), the player's playing ball will not increase. Therefore, in the "low probability state", the player can be left-handed.

FIG. 11 shows how the game progresses in the "low probability state". In the "low probability state", by performing "left hitting" as described above, a game aiming to enter the first starting opening 24 (hereinafter also referred to as "first special figure-based game") is performed. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 24 by performing "left hit" (ev.1), the variable display of the first special map is performed (ev.2). In the big hit determination in the "low probability state", the "big hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/160, and the "small hit" is determined with a probability of about 152/160. In other cases, it is determined to be "off", and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the off symbol (ev.3).

When it is determined to be a "big hit" in the big hit determination for the first special figure, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.4), and a big hit game is played (ev.5). Since the first big winning opening 28 is provided in the area where the right-handed game ball can enter, naturally, the right-handed hit is performed during the big hit game.

When the big hit game is over, the "low probability state" is set when the big hit game of "10R low probability" or "4R low probability" is performed (ev.6), and "10R high probability" or "4R When a "high probability" jackpot game is played, it is set to "high probability state" (ev.7). These gaming states are set until the next big hit game is played.

On the other hand, when it is determined as "small hit" in the big hit determination for the first special figure, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.8), and the small hit game is played (ev.9). In this small hit game (small hit game when the first special figure is stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol), the first big winning opening 28 is opened. However, since the first special winning opening 28 is provided in the right-handed area and left-handed in the "low probability state", it is difficult to put a game ball into the first special winning opening 28. Is.

C-2. Playability in high probability state:
On the other hand, in the “high probability state”, the two configurations shown in FIG. 12 are adopted to allow the player to make a right-handed stroke.

As the first structure, the following structure is adopted. That is, in the "high probability state", during the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol, even if the small hit fluctuation of the other special symbol is started, the big hit fluctuation of the one special symbol should not be stopped (continued). I am trying. Then, the one special symbol (big hit variation) is to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol after a lapse of a predetermined variation time. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, even if the small hit variation of the second special figure is started during the large hit variation of the first special figure, the large hit variation of the first special figure is not stopped (continuously continued. ), after a lapse of a predetermined variation time, stop display is performed with a big hit symbol. Further, even if the small hit variation of the first special figure is started during the large hit variation of the second special figure, the large hit variation of the second special figure is not stopped (continuously) and a predetermined variation time elapses. After that, the big hit design is stopped and displayed. In addition, during the big hit variation of one special symbol, the small hit variation of the other special symbol stops (the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed) Even if the small hit game is started, the big hit variation is not stopped There is.

Here, as mentioned above, if you make a right hit in the "low probability state", during the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol, when the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started, the one special symbol concerned We decided to stop the jackpot fluctuation. On the other hand, when right-handing is performed in the "high probability state", the big hit variation of the one special symbol is not stopped, and then the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the "low probability state" Compared with, the big hit game can be facilitated.

Further, the following configuration is adopted as the second configuration for allowing the player to make a right hit. That is, in the "high probability state", even if the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the small hit variation of the one special symbol, the small hit variation of the one special symbol is not stopped (continued). I have decided. Then, the one special symbol (small hit variation) is to be stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol after a lapse of a predetermined variation time. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, even if the small hit variation of the second special figure is started during the small hit variation of the first special figure, the small hit variation of the first special figure is not stopped (continuation). Then, after a lapse of a predetermined variation time, a stop display is displayed with a small hit symbol. Further, even if the small hit variation of the first special figure is started during the small hit variation of the second special figure, the small hit variation of the second special figure is not stopped (continuously) and a predetermined variation time is set. After the lapse of, the small hit pattern is stopped and displayed.

Here, as described above, if you make a right hit in the "low probability state", during the small hit variation of one special symbol, when the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started, the one special We decided to stop the small hit variation of the design. On the other hand, when right-handing is performed in the "high probability state", the small hit variation of the one special symbol is not stopped, and after that, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Compared with the "state", it is possible to facilitate the small hit game.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the right hit is performed in the "high probability state", the big hit game and the small hit game are performed as compared with the case where the right hit is performed in the "low probability state". It is easy to break. Therefore, in the "high probability state", the player can be made to hit the right side.

FIG. 14 shows the manner of progress of the game in the “high probability state”. In the "high probability state", by performing "right hitting" as described above, a game aiming to enter the first starting opening 30 and the second starting opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "simultaneous variation-based game"). Is done. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 30 by performing "right hit" (ev.11), the variable display of the first special map is displayed (ev.12), and the game is started in the second starting opening 25. When the ball enters (ev.11), the variable display of the second special map is performed (ev.12). In the big hit determination in the "high probability state", the "big hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/20, and the "small hit" is determined with a probability of about 19/20 (about 152/160). It should be noted that in the “high probability state”, the jackpot determination is not determined to be out.

When it is determined to be a "big hit" in the big hit determination for the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.14), and a big hit game is played (ev.15). In this big hit game, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the first big winning opening 28 is in an open state, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the second big winning hole 35. Is opened. The first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 are provided in the right-handed area, but right-handed is performed in the "high probability state", so even if the big hit game is started, the right-handed If the batting is continued, it is possible to enter a game ball into the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35.

When the big hit game is over, if the big hit game of "10R low accuracy" or "4R low accuracy" is played, "low probability state" is set (ev.16), and "10R high accuracy" or "4R high accuracy" is set. When the big hit game of “” is played, it is set to “high probability state” (ev. 17). These gaming states are set until the next big hit game is played.

On the other hand, when it is determined as "small hit" in the big hit determination for the first special drawing or the second special drawing, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.18), and the small hit game is performed (ev.19). ). In this small hit game, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the first special winning opening 28 is in the open state, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, it is the second large symbol. The winning opening 35 is opened. The first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 are provided in the right hitting area, but since right hitting is performed in the "high probability state", even if the small hit game is started, If the player continues to hit the ball to the right, the game balls can be inserted into the first special winning opening 28 and the second special winning opening 35.

Although not mentioned in the above description, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, regardless of whether it is the “low probability state” or the “high probability state”, during the big hit variation of one special symbol, , It is decided not to judge as a big hit in the big hit judgment for the other special symbol (it is judged as a small hit or a miss). Therefore, during the big hit fluctuation of one special design, the big hit fluctuation of the other is not started. Also, when the big hit game is started by stopping and displaying one special symbol with the big hit symbol, the variable display (small hit variation, deviation variation) of the other special symbol is stopped and displayed with the out symbol. ..

C-3. Special game play in high probability state:
Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 13(b), in the "high probability state", while the small hit variation of one special symbol, the small hit variation of the other special symbol (and thus the small hit game) starts. Even if it is done, it is decided not to stop (continue) the small hit variation of the one special symbol. Therefore, in the "high probability state", as shown in FIG. 15(a), the small hit variation and the small hit game for both special symbols will be performed (in parallel). Therefore, in the “high probability state”, the player's possession ball can be increased.

As described above with reference to FIG. 13(a), in the "high probability state", the small hit variation of the other special symbol (and thus the small hit game) is started during the big hit variation of the one special symbol. However, it was decided not to stop (continue) the jackpot fluctuation of the one special symbol. Therefore, during the big hit variation of one special symbol (parallel to the big hit variation), the small hit variation and the small hit game for the other special symbol will be performed. Also from this, in the "high probability state", the player's possession ball can be increased.

Here, in the "high probability state", the variation display of the first special map based on the game ball entering the first starting port 30 and the game ball entering the second starting port 25 When the variation display of the second special figure based on it is the small hit variation, the variation time (the variation time of the small hit variation) is set to 4.4 seconds. That is, the variation time of the small hit variation in the "high probability state" is shorter than the variation time of the small hit variation in the "low probability state". Also, the time required for the small hit game is 1.6 seconds. Therefore, the time from the start of the small hit variation to the end of the small hit game is 6 seconds.

On the other hand, the variable display of the first special figure based on the game ball entering the first starting opening 30, and the second special drawing based on the game ball entering the second starting opening 25. When the variable display is a big hit change, the change time (a change time of the big hit change) is 600 seconds (a time longer than the small hit change). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the big hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit variation and the small hit game for the other special symbol are repeatedly executed until the big hit variation ends. It is possible to increase the number of balls the player has. For example, when the small hit change and the small hit game are continuously performed, 600 seconds (the change time of the big hit change)/6 seconds (the small hit change and the time required for the small hit game)=100 small hit changes A small hit game can be played.

Therefore, when the big hit change of one special symbol is started, the player is expected to not end the big hit change (more small hit changes and small hit games will be performed during the big hit change). be able to. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, paying attention to this fact, when the big hit variation starts in the “high probability state”, the “indication image” that indicates the time (remaining time) until the big hit variation ends Will be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, a “indication image” is displayed at the upper left of the display screen of the effect display device 41.

D. Game control processing:
The progress of the game as described above is realized by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing the game control process. Hereinafter, this game control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 4 msec). In the following description, description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt permission process is omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 17, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, first, the output process (S100) is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes described later. In the output process (S100), a process of transmitting various commands thus stored in the output buffer to various control boards is performed. By doing so, for example, in the sub-control board 220, the effect control according to the progress of the game is performed, and in the payout control board 240, drive control of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls) is performed. It will be.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs an input process (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, a game is played in any of the first start opening 24, 30, the second start opening 25, the first big winning opening 28, the second big winning opening 35, and the general entrance. When the ball enters, the game ball is paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), sensors for detecting these balls (first starting opening sensor 24s, first starting opening sensor 30s, second starting opening sensor 25s, first big winning opening sensor 28s, It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected for the two major winning opening sensors 35s and the like. As a result, when the game ball is detected, the payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit judgment and the universal figure hit judgment are performed based on the predetermined judgment random number. Specifically, the big hit determination is performed based on the “big hit determination random number”, and the universal figure hit determination is performed based on the “universal figure hit determination random number”. Further, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern described later, but this variation pattern is selected based on the "variation pattern selection random number". Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is "big hit", one of the jackpot symbols of 200 kinds (200 pieces each of the first special diagram and the second special diagram) of big hit symbols is stopped. Although displayed, the types of these symbols are selected based on "symbol selection random numbers". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. The update of these random numbers is not only performed in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the period until the next timer interrupt). It may be done. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing such as starting port>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a starting opening. In this sensor detection process of the starting opening and the like (S400), a process of storing a universal figure hold, a first special figure hold, and a second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines, based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s, whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 27. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether the number of reserved universal symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of reserved public figures does not reach four, a random number for general figure determination is acquired and the random number for general figure determination is stored as a reserved figure. The universal figure reservation is stored in the universal figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol actuation gate 27, or if the number of reserved universal figures has already reached 4, a new retained figure is not stored.

In this way, after performing the process related to the storage of the universal figure, the game ball enters the first starting ports 24, 30 based on the detection results of the first starting port sensor 24s and the first starting port sensor 30s. Determine whether or not. As a result, when the game ball enters the first starting ports 24, 30, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit value of four. If the number of first special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure reservation. The first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variation display of the first special figure (symbol variation game) is performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure reservation. In addition, the effect (symbol fluctuation effect) performed in accordance with the variable display of the first special figure is also performed based on the big hit determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure suspension. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the variable display based on the first special figure hold is not yet started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure hold is held. It is possible to determine the mode of variable display and effect (symbol change game or symbol change effect based on the first special figure hold) based on. For example, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, and reach production It is possible to determine whether or not is performed. Such a determination is referred to as a preliminary determination. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure suspension is stored, the preliminary determination is performed for the first special figure suspension, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. Is stored in association with the first special figure reservation.

In this way, when the first special figure hold is stored and the preliminary determination result for the first special figure hold is stored, the preliminary determination result command indicating the preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-judgment result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output processing (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. Incidentally, if the game ball has not entered the first starting port 24,30, or if the number of the 1st special map reservation has already reached 4, new 1st special map reservation is not stored. , No prior judgment is made.

After the processing relating to the first starting opening sensor 24s and the first starting opening sensor 30s is performed in this manner, subsequently, based on the detection result of the second starting opening sensor 25s, has the game ball entered the second starting opening 25? Determine whether or not. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of second special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. When the second special figure hold is stored, the same preliminary determination as that described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the preliminary determination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the preliminary determination result command indicating the preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can perform various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. In addition, when the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 25, or when the number of the second special map reservation has already reached 4, a new second special map reservation is not stored and the advance is not stored. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner and executing a per-universal-game game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether it is one of the normal symbol per game, the normal symbol variation display, and the normal symbol final display. As a result, in the case of a normal figure per game, during the variation display of the normal symbol, and in the fixed display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned universal symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the universal figure hold is stored in the universal figure hold storage area, the stored universal figure hold among the stored universal figure holds is read out. Then, the universal figure hit determination is performed based on the read universal figure hold, that is, the universal figure hit determination random number. In the case of hitting a universal figure, the probability of hitting a universal figure is determined with a probability of about one half.

When the result of the per-universal figure hit determination is “per-universal figure hit”, the per-universal figure hit symbol is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the left side of the public figure display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time. On the other hand, if the result of the per-universal figure hit determination is out-of-normal figure, the out-of-normal figure design is stored as the design (stop design) stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal design this time. That is, it is stored that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the universal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol this time.

In this way, as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time, turning on the left LED of the public symbol display unit 56, or memorizing that the right LED of the general symbol display unit 56 is turned on, the variation time of the normal symbol To set. In detail, any one of 50 msec, 100 msec, and 150 msec is set as the variation time. After setting the variation time of the ordinary symbol, the variable display of the ordinary symbol is started. Then, the random number for the universal figure determination (public figure hold), which is the target of the universal figure collision determination this time, is deleted from the storage area.

The above is a description of the processing in the case where the normal symbol per game is not being displayed, the normal symbol is being changed and displayed, and the normal symbol is not being fixedly displayed. On the other hand, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol in the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the normal symbols in the variable display are stopped and displayed in a previously stored manner. That is, when the result of the universal figure hit determination is a universal figure hit, the LED on the left of the universal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the universal figure hit symbol is stopped and displayed), and the result of the universal figure hit determination is removed. If it is, the right LED of the public figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off symbol is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this manner, the fixed display of the normal symbol is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbol is set.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being fixedly displayed, it is determined whether the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is the regular symbol per symbol (the left LED of the regular symbol display unit 56 is lit). As a result, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed is a universal figure per symbol, the opening pattern (the number of times of opening, the opening time, the closing time, etc.) of the second starting opening 25 in the universal symbol game is set. Specifically, the opening pattern is set so that the second starting port 25 is in the open state for 840 msec×2 times (=1680 sec). When the opening pattern is set in this way, the game is started as per normal figure.

On the other hand, in the case of playing a normal figure, the second starting opening solenoid 26m is controlled to open and close the opening/closing door 26 so that the second starting opening 25 is in the open/closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. Make it work. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is finished, the game per universal figure is finished.

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a special operation process (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of variably displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) or executing a big hit game is performed.

That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first starts the variable display of the first special figure during the big hit game for the first special figure, the small hit game for the first special figure, and the second special figure. During the big hit game, during the small hit game about the second special figure, during the variable display of the first special figure, the final display of the first special figure is determined. As a result, if neither of these is present, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold stored first among the stored first special figure hold (big hit determination random number , Fluctuation pattern selection random number, pattern selection random number) are read out. Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read first special figure reservation.

Specifically, in the “low probability state”, the probability of being a “big hit” is about 1/160 (a big hit determination random number that is about 1/160 of the big hit determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special map hold). The jackpot determination is performed, and if it is a “high probability state”, the probability of becoming a “big hit” is about 1/20 (of about 20 minutes of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure reservation). The big hit judgment is made with a random number of 1 as the big hit. Further, in this big hit determination, regardless of whether it is a "low probability state" or a "high probability state", it is determined to be a "small hit" with a probability of about 152/160 (about 19/20). (Out of the big hit determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure reservation, about 152/160 random numbers are small hits).

Since the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a so-called simultaneous variation function, the jackpot determination for the first special figure is performed regardless of whether or not the variation display of the second special figure is displayed ( The variable display of the first special map is started). However, when the big hit variation of the second special figure is carried out, the big hit judgment for the first special figure is not judged as a big hit (it is judged as a small hit or a miss).

Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the variable display of the second special figure during the big hit game about the first special figure, during the small hit game about the first special figure, and about the second special figure. During the big hit game, during the small hit game about the second special figure, during the variable display of the second special figure, it is determined whether any of the confirmed display of the second special figure. As a result, in the case of none of these, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold stored first among the stored second special figure hold (a big hit determination random number) , Fluctuation pattern selection random number, pattern selection random number) are read out. Then, based on the read big hit determination random number included in the second special figure hold, the same big hit determination as the above-mentioned first special figure hold is performed.

Since the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a so-called simultaneous variation function, the jackpot determination for the second special figure is performed regardless of whether or not the variation display of the first special figure is displayed ( Start the variable display of the second special map). However, when the big hit variation of the first special figure is carried out, the big hit judgment for the second special figure is not judged as a big hit (it is judged as a small hit or a miss).

If the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol reservation or the second special symbol suspension read this time, the variable display of this special symbol (symbol fluctuation game) Select the type of jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the big hit symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and the big hit symbols 401 to 600 as the second special symbol. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol reservation is read out, the symbol selection random number read out as the first special symbol suspension is referred to with reference to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 101 to 300. The big hit symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Further, when the second special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to by referring to the big hit symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 401 to 600. The big hit symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The big hit symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

When the result of the big hit determination is “small hit”, when the first special figure hold is read, the small hit symbol 301 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and when the second special figure hold is read. The small hit symbol 601 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is “out” (when it is neither a big hit nor a small hit), when the first special figure hold is read, the missed symbol 302 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the second special figure is selected. When the figure hold is read, the disengagement symbol 602 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The big hit symbol or the out-of-place symbol selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in the stopped symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this way, select the variation pattern of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol. The variation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol (the first special figure or the second special figure) to the stop display, and each variation pattern is distinguished from other variation patterns. The information (variation pattern ID) for doing is attached. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. The fluctuation pattern selection table is, as shown in FIG. 18, a table in which fluctuation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of fluctuation patterns (fluctuation pattern ID, fluctuation time). In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read this time as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is referred to in this variation pattern by referring to such a change pattern selection table. To choose as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random number assigned to each variation pattern, among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The fluctuation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 by transmitting a fluctuation pattern designation command described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, it recognizes the variation pattern of the present symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and the design is a corresponding production pattern (corresponding) based on the recognized variation pattern. Executes variable effects.

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, the same variation pattern selection table is not always referred to, but the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations is referred to. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the currently set game state, the result of the jackpot determination, the stored first special symbol and The variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations is referred to. By doing so, it is possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress situations, and then the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with an effect pattern corresponding to various game progress situations. For example, when the result of the big hit determination is “big hit”, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c after the reach effect. Further, when the predetermined variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect) is selected when the result of the big hit determination is out, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Performs a pattern variation effect. Each fluctuation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

Incidentally, in the "low probability state", based on the variation display of the first special figure based on the game ball entering the first starting opening 30, and the game ball entering the second starting opening 25. If the variation display of the second special diagram is out-of-variation, the variation pattern (out-of-variation variation time) is selected from 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 30 seconds. If it is a small hit variation, the variation pattern ( The variation time of the small hit variation is selected from 120 seconds, 130 seconds and 140 seconds, and if it is a big hit variation, the variation pattern (variation time of the big hit variation) is 600 seconds, 700 seconds, 800 seconds (small hit) Time that tends to be longer than fluctuation). Therefore, when left-handing is performed in the "low probability state", the big hit variation becomes extremely longer than the small hit variation and the out-of-range variation.

Further, in the "high probability state", based on the variation display of the first special figure based on the game ball entering the first starting opening 30, and the game ball entering the second starting opening 25. If the variation display of the second special figure is a small hit variation, the variation pattern of 4.4 seconds is selected as the variation pattern (variation time of the small hit variation), and if it is a big hit variation, the variation pattern ( A fluctuation pattern of 600 seconds is selected as the fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation.

In this way, while selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbol this time, and selecting the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol this time, the variable display of the special symbol is started. Then, the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this manner is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation which is the target of the big hit determination this time is erased from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

If the variable display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbol which is being variable displayed is stopped and displayed with the symbol previously stored in the stopped symbol storage area (starts the confirmation display). In this way, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fixed display of the special symbol is started, so that the fixed display time of the special symbol is set. Then, the fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Incidentally, regardless of whether it is a "low probability state" or a "high probability state", when the jackpot game for one special symbol is started (one special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol), , Stops the variable display of the other special symbol (stops and displays with a deviating symbol). Further, in the "low probability state", during the big hit variation of one special symbol, when the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started, the big hit variation of the one special symbol is deviated and stopped and displayed. Also, in the "low probability state", when the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the small hit variation of the one special symbol, the small hit variation of the one special symbol is displayed as a deviation and stopped. ..

The above has described the processing when the special symbols are being variably displayed. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. Then, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a miss symbol.

As a result, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol, the opening pattern (the number of times of opening, the opening time, the closing time, etc.) of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 in the big hit game is set. To do. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, depending on the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the type of the big hit symbol, “the number of round games (see FIG. 6)” during the big hit game. Or, the special winning opening (the first winning opening 28 or the second winning opening 35) to be opened is different. Therefore, depending on the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the type of the big hit symbol, the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 28 or the second special winning opening 35) Set the release pattern.

In this way, when the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 28 or the second special winning opening 35) is set, the big hit game is started. Then, the big hit game start command indicating the start of the big hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 6). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output processing (S100). Then, during the big hit game, the first big winning opening solenoid 28m or the second big winning opening solenoid 35m is controlled so that the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) becomes the open state or the closed state. Alternatively, the opening/closing door 36 is operated.

At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The round game start command and the round game end command thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the control of the first big winning opening solenoid 28m or the second big winning opening solenoid 35m (the operation of the opening/closing door 29 or the opening/closing door 36) according to the above-described opening pattern is completed, the jackpot game is ended. Then, the big hit game end command indicating the end of the big hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The big hit game end command stored in the output buffer in this manner is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output processing (S100). After finishing the big hit game, the game state (low probability state or high probability state) is set according to the kind of the big hit game (see FIG. 6). Then, the game state designation command indicating the game state set this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has described the processing in the case where the special symbol stopped and displayed (confirmed) this time is the big hit symbol. On the other hand, if the special symbol that is stopped (confirmed) this time is a small hit symbol, the special winning opening (first big winning opening 28 or second big winning opening 35) in the small hit game is opened. Set the pattern (number of opens, opening time, closing time, etc.). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol, a small hit game in which the first special winning opening 28 is opened for 1.6 seconds (once) is executed. To do. Therefore, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit pattern, an opening pattern in which the first special winning opening 28 is opened for 1.6 seconds (once) in order to start this small hit game Set. On the other hand, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, a small hit game in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened for 1.6 seconds (once) is executed. Therefore, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed in a small hit pattern, an opening pattern in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened for 1.6 seconds (once) in order to start the small hit game Set.

In this way, when the opening pattern of the second special winning opening 35 (small hit game) is set, the small hit game is started. Then, the small hit game start command indicating the start of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, during the small hit game, the opening/closing door 29 or the opening/closing door 36 is controlled by controlling the first big winning opening solenoid 28m or the second big winning opening solenoid 35m so as to be in the open state/closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. Make it work. When the control of the first big winning opening solenoid 28m or the second big winning opening solenoid 35m (operation of the opening/closing door 29 or the opening/closing door 36) according to such an opening pattern is finished, the small hit game is finished. Then, the small hit game end command indicating the end of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game end command stored in the output buffer in this manner is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output processing (S100). The gaming state (low probability state, high probability state) is not changed by the small hit game.

<Reserved number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs the number-of-holding process (S700). In the number-of-holds processing (S700), the number of first special figure reservations stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the number of second special figure reservations stored in the second special figure reservation storage area Are stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output processing (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays a holding symbol corresponding to the number of the first special figure reservation and the number of the second special figure reservation on the effect display device 41, and various effects based on these numbers. Can be executed.

E. Production control process:
As described above, the progress of the game is realized by the game control processing being performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, but the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 performs the effect control processing for the effect according to the progress of the game. It is realized by executing. In the following, this effect control process will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 10 msec). In the following description, description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt permission process is omitted.

When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, every time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200 or each time it receives a detection signal from various boards, the CPU 221 receives the received command or detection signal from the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process. It is stored in the received command storage area. In the command analysis processing (S800), the command or detection signal stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the received command or detection signal is determined, and in order to perform this effect, the image/audio control board 230 or The command to be transmitted to the lamp control board 226 or the like is stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

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

As described above, the sub control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image and sound control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like, but in the present specification, such various effects are executed for convenience of description. This is also simply expressed as “the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes various effects”.

FIG. 21 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to various commands and the like. As shown in FIG. 21, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, the CPU 221 performs pre-production, which is an effect based on the pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the reserved symbol to be displayed on the first reserved display area 41d or the second reserved display area 41e of the effect display device 41 is pre-determined. A mode corresponding to the result may be used. The pre-production need not always be performed when the pre-determination result command is received, but may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

In addition, when the hold number transmission command is received, the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command, the first hold display area 41d and the second hold of the effect display device 41. It is displayed in the display area 41e. Note that it is not necessary to always display both the number of first special map reservations and the number of second special map reservations, for example, a "low probability state" in which left-handing is performed, that is, a game mainly of the first special map is performed. In the state, the 1st special figure reservation number is displayed, in the "high probability state" where right-handing is performed, that is, in the state where the game of the 2nd special figure main body is performed, the 2nd special figure reservation number is displayed It may be that.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command is received, in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the symbol variation effect (decorative symbols 41a, 41b) corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command. , 41c (including variable display).

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of reach effects can be executed as the reach effects described above with reference to FIG. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect which is a part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the big hit determination is “big hit”, the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, and then the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c. A symbol variation effect in which is stopped and displayed with a doublet is performed. If the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the big hit determination is “small hit” or “out”, the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, and then the decorative pattern 41a. , 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in a staggered manner.

The execution probability of each reach effect, that is, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected is determined by the ratio of the variation pattern selection random numbers assigned to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. It is set. As a result, the probability that the jackpot determination result is "big hit" (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit expectation") is made different among a plurality of types of reach effects. As a result, it is possible to make the player expect that a reach effect with a higher expectation of a big hit will be performed.

The form of the reach effect may be a mode in which the player can distinguish these differences, and for example, the displayed character images are different from each other or the displayed background images are different from each other between the reach effects. The mode in which the displayed colors are different from each other, the mode in which the decorative patterns (the left decorative pattern 41a, the right decorative pattern 41c, etc.) that can be double stitches that are stopped and displayed at the start of the reach effect are different from each other are adopted.

Further, when the big hit variation occurs in the “high probability state”, the “indication image” as described above with reference to FIG. 16 is displayed.

When the variation stop command is received during the execution of the symbol variation effect as described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c with either a doublet or a square.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the big hit game start command, it starts the big hit game effect indicating that the big hit game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the big hit game is started, a fanfare effect that indicates the start of the big hit game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) that indicates that the big hit game is being started is displayed. In addition, an effect or the like that suggests the number of round games (4 times or 10 times) of the started big hit game is executed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as such a big hit game effect, it is possible to execute a plurality of big hit game effects having different modes (for example, moving images to be displayed), and which big hit game effect is to be executed. , A predetermined lottery result or a big hit game type.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, when the game state designation command is received, the effect corresponding to the set game state is started. For example, an effect is performed in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and the background image thereof are made into a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state. Further, when an operation signal is detected via the effect operation board 228, that is, when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated, the effect corresponding to the operation is started.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a function of executing the variable display of the first special symbol (first special symbol) and the variable display of the second special symbol (second special symbol) in parallel ( It has a so-called simultaneous fluctuation function). Then, in the "high probability state", it is possible to repeat (a plurality of times) the small hit game for the other special symbol during the big hit fluctuation of the one special symbol, which can enhance the enjoyment of the game. ..

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first starting opening 24 by left-handing, and the first starting opening 30 and the second starting opening 25 by right-handing. It is possible to enter a game ball into. Therefore, it is possible for a player who expects a small hit game to be played during a big hit change, to be hit to the right, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "low probability state", when the small hit variation of one special symbol is started while the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started, , One of the special symbols (small hit change that was previously made) is displayed as a stop symbol. That is, in the "low probability state", even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit variation of the other special symbol is obstructed, and the small hit game for one special symbol is performed. There are times when I can't let it go.

On the other hand, in the "high probability state", when the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, whether the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the period of the small hit variation. Regardless of whether or not one special symbol (the small hit variation which was done before) is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol. That is, in the "high probability state", if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, regardless of whether or not the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started (small hit of the other special symbol) (Variation is not an obstacle), a small hit game is played for one special symbol.

In this way, in the "low probability state", the small hitting game may not be played even if the small hitting variation is started (which prevents another small hitting variation), while the "high probability" In the "state", if the small hit variation starts (other small hit variations do not interfere), the small hit game is played. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the "high probability state" rather than the "low probability state", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Here, in the "low probability state", the small hit game may not be performed even if the small hit change is started (another small hit change is hindered). Then, such a thing occurs when the first special figure and the second special figure are simultaneously (in parallel) variably displayed. In this respect, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the player hits left, the game ball enters only the first starting opening 24, so the first special map and the second special map are not displayed at the same time, and eventually, The phenomenon that "the small hit variation is started (the other small hit variation is hindered and the small hit game is not performed) does not occur. Therefore, in the "low probability state", the player can be left-handed. On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if a small hit variation is started (other small hit variation is not hindered), a small hit game is played. That is, even if the first and second special maps are displayed in a variable manner (in parallel) at the same time, the above-mentioned phenomenon does not occur. It is possible to do it.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "low probability state", when the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the period when the big hit variation of one special symbol is performed, One special symbol (big hit change that was done before) is stopped and displayed as a symbol. That is, in the "low probability state", even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit variation of the other special symbol is obstructed, and the big hit game for one special symbol is not performed. Sometimes.

On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol is started, whether or not the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the period of the big hit fluctuation. Regardless, one special symbol (the big hit fluctuation which was done before) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. That is, in the "high probability state", if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started, whether or not the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started (small hit variation of the other special symbol) However, the big hit game about one special symbol is played.

Thus, in the "low probability state", even if the jackpot variation of one special symbol is started (disturbing the small hit variation of the other special symbol), the jackpot game for one special symbol is performed. There are times when I can't let it go. On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit variation of the other special symbol is not hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol is Done. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the "high probability state" rather than the "low probability state", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Here, in the "low probability state", even if the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol is started (the small hit fluctuation of the other special symbol is obstructed), the big hit game for one special symbol is performed. Sometimes there is not. Then, such a thing occurs when the first special figure and the second special figure are simultaneously (in parallel) variably displayed. In this respect, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the player hits left, the game ball enters only the first starting opening 24, so the first special map and the second special map are not displayed at the same time, and eventually, Even if the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol is started (the small hit fluctuation of the other special symbol is hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol is not performed” does not occur. Therefore, in the "low probability state", the player can be left-handed. On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if the big hit change of one special symbol is started (the small hit change of the other special symbol is not hindered), the big hit game is performed. That is, even if the first and second special maps are displayed in a variable manner (in parallel) at the same time, the above-mentioned phenomenon does not occur. It is possible to do it.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "low probability state", even if the jackpot variation of one special symbol is started (small hit variation of the other special symbol), the jackpot game for one special symbol May not be performed. On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit variation of the other special symbol is not hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol is Done. In other words, the "low probability state" is "a disadvantageous state for the player who cannot play the small hit game for the other special symbol during the big hit variation of the one special symbol", and the "high probability state" is It is "a state advantageous to a player who can play a small hit game for the other special symbol while the big hit of one special symbol is changing". Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the "high probability state" rather than the "low probability state", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "low probability state" (a disadvantageous state in which the small hit game is not performed during the big hit change) is the "high probability state" (the small hit game is executed during the big hit change. It may be set when the big hit game is played in an unfavorable state). Therefore, when the big hit variation starts in the "high probability state", the big hit game is played after this big hit variation, and the "low probability state" (a disadvantageous state in which the small hit game is not performed during the big hit variation) is set. Since there is a possibility that it will be caused, more small hit games will be played to the player during the big hit fluctuation, and thus more small hit games will be performed by making the big hit fluctuation for a long time. Can be expected to be done.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a big hit variation occurs in the "high probability state", a "indication image" indicating the time until the big hit variation ends is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to suggest a time until the jackpot variation ends to a player who expects the jackpot variation to be performed for a long time, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

F. Modification:
Next, a modified example will be described.
F-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, in the "low probability state", if the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the small hit variation of the one special symbol, the small hit variation of the one special symbol is deviated. I decided to stop at. Not limited to this, in the "low probability state", when the "small hit game for the other special symbol" is started during the small hit variation of one special symbol, the small hit variation of the one special symbol is started. It is also possible to stop and display with a detachment pattern.

In such a modified example 1, in the "low probability state", when the small hit game for the other special symbol is started during the period when the small hit variation of one special symbol is being performed, one No special symbol (small hit variation that was done earlier) is stopped and displayed as a symbol. That is, in the "low probability state", even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered, and the small hit game for one special symbol is Sometimes it is not done.

On the other hand, in the "high probability state", when the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit game for the other special symbol is started during the period of the small hit variation. Regardless of whether or not one special symbol (the small hit variation which was done before) is stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol. That is, in the "high probability state", if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, regardless of whether or not the small hit game for the other special symbol is started (for the other special symbol, The small hit game does not interfere), the small hit game is performed for one special symbol.

In this way, in the "low probability state", even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), the small hit for one special symbol Sometimes games are not played. On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol does not interfere), the small amount for one special symbol A winning game is played. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the "high probability state" rather than the "low probability state", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Here, in modification 1, in the "low probability state", even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), about one special symbol The small hit game may not be played. Then, such a thing occurs when the first special figure and the second special figure are simultaneously (in parallel) variably displayed. In this regard, in the modified example 1 as well as the above-described embodiment, if the player hits left, the game ball enters only the first starting opening 24, so that the first special map and the second special map are not displayed at the same time. , Eventually, "even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), the small hit game for one special symbol is not performed" Does not occur. Therefore, in the "low probability state", the player can be left-handed. On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is not hindered), the small hit game is performed. That is, even if the first and second special maps are displayed in a variable manner (in parallel) at the same time, the above-mentioned phenomenon does not occur. It is possible to do it.

F-2. Modification 2:
In the above-described embodiment, in the "low probability state", when the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the big hit variation of one special symbol, the big hit variation of the one special symbol is deviated and stopped at the symbol. I decided to display it. Not limited to this, in the "low probability state", if the "small hit game for the other special symbol" is started during the big hit variation of one special symbol, the big hit variation of the one special symbol is deviated. It may be stopped and displayed.

In such a modified example 2, in the "low probability state", during the period when the big hit variation of one special symbol is being performed, if the small hit game for the other special symbol is started, Special symbol (big hit change that was done before) is displayed as a stop symbol. That is, in the "low probability state", even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered, and the big hit game for one special symbol is performed. Sometimes there is not.

On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol is started, whether or not the small hit game for the other special symbol is started during the period of the big hit fluctuation. Regardless of, one special symbol (the big hit fluctuation which was done before) is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. That is, in the "high probability state", if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started, regardless of whether or not the small hit game for the other special symbol is started (small for the other special symbol, There is no hindrance to the hit game), a big hit game for one special symbol is played.

Thus, in the "low probability state", even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol is Sometimes it is not done. On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is not hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol Is done. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the second state rather than the first state, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Here, in the "low probability state", even if the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol is performed. There are times when I can't let it go. Then, such a thing occurs when the first special figure and the second special figure are simultaneously (in parallel) variably displayed. In this respect, in the modified example 2 as well as in the above-described embodiment, if the player hits left, the game ball enters only the first starting opening 24, so that the first special map and the second special map are not displayed at the same time. , Eventually, "even if the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol is not performed" do not do. Therefore, in the "low probability state", the player can be left-handed. On the other hand, in the "high probability state", if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is not hindered), the big hit game is performed. That is, even if the first and second special maps are displayed in a variable manner (in parallel) at the same time, the above-mentioned phenomenon does not occur. It is possible to do it.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the big hit game and the small hit game can also be regarded as a "big hit game executing means" and a "small hit game executing means". Further, the "low probability state" can be regarded as the "first state", and the "high probability state" can be regarded as the "second state". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for setting the game state can be regarded as "game state setting means". Further, the area where the left-handed game ball flows down can be regarded as a “first area”, and the area where the right-handed game ball flows down can be regarded as a “second area”.

Although the embodiment and the modification of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim unless departing from the scope described in each claim, A range that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art is also covered, and an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art usually has can be appropriately added.

For example, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall is provided. The example to which the invention is applied has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that gives a gaming advantage in a form different from the “payout of gaming balls”. For example, when a game ball enters the various entrances, the data showing the amount of profit (the value of the game value) corresponding to the game is stored, and the profit for the game (game The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that imparts (value) to a player, and in this case, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of a type in which a game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to a player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game balls discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entrances or exits to the starting position again and shoot.

<Game machines A1 to A8 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiments>
The pachinko machine of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A8.

<Game machine A1>: While one big hit variation, the other small hit variation and small hit game can be executed.
In a gaming machine that can execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel,
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol,
Big hit game execution means capable of executing a big hit game when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol,
Equipped with
When the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is performed,
During execution of the variable display, it is possible to stop and display the other special symbol with a small hit symbol to execute the small hit game.

The gaming machine has a function of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel (also referred to as "simultaneous variable function" in this specification). Then, when a "variable display stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol" (also referred to as "big hit variation") of one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed, this big hit variation During execution of, it is possible to stop and display the other special symbol with the small hit symbol and execute the small hit game. Therefore, when the big hit variation time of one special symbol is long, it is possible to perform a small hit game for the other special symbol a plurality of times during that time, which makes it possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

<Game machine A2>: When left-handed, the player can enter the first start opening. When hitting to the right, you can enter the first and second starting ports.
In the gaming machine A1,
A first starting opening and a second starting opening,
The first special symbol is a variable display when a game ball enters the first starting opening, the second special symbol changes when a game ball enters the second starting opening To display,
The game ball flowing down the first region can enter only the first starting port of the first starting port and the second starting port,
The game ball flowing down in the second area may enter the first starting port or may enter the second starting port.

In such a gaming machine, if the game ball is shot so as to flow down in the first area, it is possible to enter the game ball only in the first starting opening, and the game ball is flowed down in the second area. If you shoot, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first starting opening and the second starting opening. Therefore, for a player who expects a small hit game to be played during a big hit change, a game ball can be fired so as to flow down the second area, which can enhance the interest of the game. Become.

<Gaming machine A3>: In the first state, when one small hit variation starts while the other small hit variation starts, one small hit variation is deviated and stopped at the symbol. In the second state, when one of the small hit variations is started, one of the small hit variations is a small hit pattern regardless of whether or not the other small hit variation is started during the one small hit variation. Stop.
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a small hit symbol during the variable display, the other special symbol is small. When the variable display that is stopped and displayed with a winning symbol is started, the special symbol on the one side is discontinued and displayed with a stop symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. The special symbols of the small-hit symbols are stopped and displayed, regardless of whether the variable display is started or not, the one special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small-hit symbols.

In such a gaming machine, the first state and the second state can be set. In the first state among these, in one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol "variable display stopped and displayed in the small hit symbol" (also referred to as "small hit variation" in this specification) When the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the period when is performed, one of the special symbols (small hit variation that was previously performed) is displayed as a stop symbol. That is, in the first state, even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit variation of the other special symbol is obstructed, and the small hit game for one special symbol is not performed. Sometimes.

On the other hand, in the second state, when the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, whether or not the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the period of the small hit variation. Regardless, one special symbol (the small hit variation which was done before) is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol. That is, in the second state, if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, regardless of whether the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started (the small hit variation of the other special symbol is (Without interfering), a small hit game is played for one special symbol.

As described above, in the first state, even if the small hit variation is started (another small hit variation is disturbed), the small hit game may not be played, whereas in the second state If the small hit variation is started (other small hit variation is not hindered), the small hit game is played. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the second state rather than the first state, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Here, in the first state, even if the small hit variation is started (another small hit variation is hindered), the small hit game may not be performed. And, such a thing occurs when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time (in parallel). In this respect, in the case of a gaming machine having the configuration of the above-mentioned <gaming machine A2>, when the gaming ball is launched so as to flow down in the first area, the gaming ball enters only the first starting opening, so the first The special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and eventually, even if the small hit variation is started (another small hit variation is disturbed, the small hit game is not performed), the phenomenon does not occur. .. Therefore, in the first state, it is possible for the player to shoot the game ball so as to flow down the first area. On the other hand, in the second state, if the small hit variation is started (other small hit variation is not hindered), the small hit game is played. That is, even if the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time (in parallel), the above-mentioned phenomenon does not occur, so in the second state, the player flows down the second area. It becomes possible to shoot a game ball as if to do.

<Gaming machine A4>: In the first state, when the other small hit game is started during one small hit change, one small hit change is deviated and stopped at the symbol. In the second state, when one small hit variation is started, one small hit variation is a small hit pattern regardless of whether the other small hit game is started during one small hit variation. Stop.
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a small hit symbol during the variable display, the other special symbol is small. When the small hitting game is started by displaying a stop with a winning symbol, the special symbol on the one side is stopped and displayed with a symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. A gaming machine characterized by stopping and displaying the one special symbol regardless of whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol and the small hit game is started.

In such a gaming machine, the first state and the second state can be set. In the first state among these, during the period when the small hit variation of one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being performed, the small hit game for the other special symbol is started. In this case, one of the special symbols (the small hit change that was previously made) is displayed as a stop symbol. That is, in the first state, even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit game for the other special symbol is obstructed, and the small hit game for one special symbol is performed. Sometimes there is not.

On the other hand, in the second state, if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, whether the small hit game for the other special symbol is started during the period of the small hit variation. Regardless, the one special symbol (the small hit variation which was done before) is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol. That is, in the second state, if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started, regardless of whether or not the small hit game for the other special symbol is started (small hit for the other special symbol) The game is not hindered), the small hit game is performed for one special symbol.

As described above, in the first state, even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), the small hit game for one special symbol May not be performed. On the other hand, in the second state, if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol does not interfere), the small hit game for one special symbol Is done. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the second state rather than the first state, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Here, in the first state, even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), the small hit game for one special symbol is performed. There are times when I can't let it go. And, such a thing occurs when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time (in parallel). In this respect, in the case of a gaming machine having the configuration of the above-mentioned <gaming machine A2>, when the gaming ball is launched so as to flow down in the first area, the gaming ball enters only the first starting opening, so the first The special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and eventually, "even if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), one special The phenomenon that the small hit game for the symbol is not performed” does not occur. Therefore, in the first state, it is possible for the player to shoot the game ball so as to flow down the first area. On the other hand, in the second state, if the small hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is not hindered), the small hit game is performed. That is, even if the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time (in parallel), the above-mentioned phenomenon does not occur, so in the second state, the player flows down the second area. It becomes possible to shoot a game ball as if to do.

<Gaming machine A5>: In the first state, when one small hit variation starts during one big hit variation, one big hit variation is deviated and stopped at the symbol. In the second state, when one big hit variation is started, one big hit variation is stopped with the big hit symbol, regardless of whether the other big hit variation is started during one big hit variation.
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a variation display in which one special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the other special symbol is a small hit symbol. When the variable display that is stopped and displayed with the symbol is started, the special symbol on the one side is removed and stopped and displayed with the symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. A game machine characterized in that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol regardless of whether or not the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol is started.

In such a gaming machine, the first state and the second state can be set. In the first state of these, in the period when the big hit variation of one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being performed, if the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started, , One of the special symbols (big hit change that was done earlier) is stopped and displayed as a symbol. That is, in the first state, even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit variation of the other special symbol is obstructed, and the big hit game for one special symbol may not be performed. is there.

On the other hand, in the second state, when the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol is started, regardless of whether the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started during the period of the big hit fluctuation. , One of the special symbols (big hit variation that was previously made) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. That is, in the second state, if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started, regardless of whether or not the small hit variation of the other special symbol is started (the small hit variation of the other special symbol is disturbed. The big hit game about one special symbol is played.

As described above, in the first state, even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (disturbing the small hit variation of the other special symbol), the big hit game for one special symbol is performed. Sometimes there is not. On the other hand, in the second state, if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit variation of the other special symbol is not hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol is performed. .. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the second state rather than the first state, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Here, in the first state, even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (obstruction of the small hit variation of the other special symbol), the big hit game for one special symbol is not performed. There is. And, such a thing occurs when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time (in parallel). In this respect, in the case of a gaming machine having the configuration of the above-mentioned <gaming machine A2>, when the gaming ball is launched so as to flow down in the first area, the gaming ball enters only the first starting opening, so the first The special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and eventually, "even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit variation of the other special symbol is an obstacle), about one special symbol The big hit game is not played.” Therefore, in the first state, it is possible for the player to shoot the game ball so as to flow down the first area. On the other hand, in the second state, if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit variation of the other special symbol is not hindered), the big hit game is performed. That is, even if the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time (in parallel), the above-mentioned phenomenon does not occur, so in the second state, the player flows down the second area. It becomes possible to shoot a game ball as if to do.

<Gaming machine A6>: In the first state, when one small hit game is started during one big hit change, one big hit change is deviated and stopped at the symbol. In the second state, when one big hit change is started, one big hit change is stopped with a big hit pattern regardless of whether the other small hit game is started during the one big hit change.
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a variation display in which one special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the other special symbol is a small hit symbol. When the small hitting game is started by stopping the display with a symbol, the special symbol on one side is stopped and displayed with the symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. A gaming machine characterized in that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol regardless of whether or not the small hit game is started by the small hit symbol.

In such a gaming machine, the first state and the second state can be set. In the first state of these, in the period during which the big hit variation of one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being performed, if the small hit game for the other special symbol is started , One of the special symbols (big hit change that was previously done) is displayed as a stop symbol. That is, in the first state, even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started, the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered, and the big hit game for one special symbol is not performed. There is.

On the other hand, in the second state, when the big hit fluctuation of one special symbol is started, regardless of whether the small hit game for the other special symbol is started during the period of the big hit fluctuation. Instead, one of the special symbols (big hit variation that was previously made) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. That is, in the second state, if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started, regardless of whether or not the small hit game for the other special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol) However, the big hit game about one special symbol is played.

As described above, in the first state, even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (obstruction of the small hit game for the other special symbol), the big hit game for one special symbol is performed. There are times when I can't let it go. On the other hand, in the second state, if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is not hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol is performed. Be seen. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the second state rather than the first state, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Here, in the first state, even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is hindered), the big hit game for one special symbol is not performed. Sometimes. And, such a thing occurs when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time (in parallel). In this respect, in the case of a gaming machine having the configuration of the above-mentioned <gaming machine A2>, when the gaming ball is launched so as to flow down in the first area, the gaming ball enters only the first starting opening, so the first The special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and eventually, "even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (a small hit game for the other special symbol is an obstacle), one special symbol The big hit game is not played”. Therefore, in the first state, it is possible for the player to shoot the game ball so as to flow down the first area. On the other hand, in the second state, if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit game for the other special symbol is not hindered), the big hit game is performed. That is, even if the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time (in parallel), the above-mentioned phenomenon does not occur, so in the second state, the player flows down the second area. It becomes possible to shoot a game ball as if to do.

<Amusement machine A7>: When a big hit change is made, a suggestion image indicating the time until the big hit change ends is displayed.
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6,
When the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is displayed, a suggestion image suggesting the time until the variable display ends can be displayed. A gaming machine characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, as described above, during the big hit variation of one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the other special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol and the small hit game is executed. It is possible to In other words, it may be possible to execute the small hit game at least until the big hit change ends. In such a case, it is possible to expect the player to play more small hits by changing the big hits over a long time. Therefore, in the present gaming machine, when a big hit change occurs, a suggestion image indicating the time until the big hit change ends is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to suggest a time until the jackpot variation ends to a player who expects the jackpot variation to be performed for a long time, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

<Gaming machine A8>: When a big hit game is played in the second state, the first state may be set. In the second state, when a big hit change is made, a suggestion image is displayed that indicates the time until the big hit change ends.
In gaming machine A5 or gaming machine A6,
The game state setting means can set the first state when the big hit game is performed in the second state,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a big hit symbol is performed, the time until the variable display ends is suggested. A gaming machine characterized by being able to display a suggestive image that

In such a gaming machine, as described above, in the first state, even if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit variation of the other special symbol, or the small hit game for the other special symbol) (Hindered), the jackpot game for one special symbol may not be played. On the other hand, in the second state, if the big hit variation of one special symbol is started (the small hit variation of the other special symbol, or the small hit game for the other special symbol is not hindered) The big hit game about one special symbol is performed. In other words, the first state is "a disadvantageous state for the player who cannot play the small hit game for the other special symbol during the big hit variation of the one special symbol", and the second state is "one special symbol. It is an advantageous state for the player who can play the small hit game for the other special symbol during the big hit change of the symbol." Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the second state rather than the first state, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

In the gaming machine, the first state (a disadvantageous state in which the small hit game is not performed during the big hit variation) is a second state (a disadvantageous state in which the small hit game is not performed during the big hit variation). Is set as a trigger. Therefore, when the big hit variation is started in the second state, the big hit game is performed after this big hit variation, and the first state (a disadvantageous state in which the small hit game is not performed during the big hit variation) may be set. Therefore, it is possible that more small hit games are played to the player during the big hit change, and more small hit games are played by changing the big hits over a long period of time. You can expect it.

Therefore, in the gaming machine, when a big hit change is made in the second state, a suggestion image indicating the time until the big hit change ends is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to suggest a time until the jackpot variation ends to a player who expects the jackpot variation to be performed for a long time, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine used in a game hall.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24, 30... 1st starting opening, 25... 2nd starting opening, 28... 1st big winning opening, 35... 2nd big winning opening, 200... Main control board, 201... CPU (Small hit game execution means, big hit game execution means, game state setting means), 220... Sub control board, 221... CPU.

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In a gaming machine that can execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel,
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol,
Big hit game execution means capable of executing a big hit game when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol,
Equipped with
When the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is performed,
During execution of the variable display, it is possible to stop and display the other special symbol with a small hit symbol to execute the small hit game. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A first starting opening and a second starting opening,
The first special symbol is a variable display when a game ball enters the first starting opening, the second special symbol changes when a game ball enters the second starting opening To display,
The game ball flowing down the first region can enter only the first starting port of the first starting port and the second starting port,
The game ball flowing down in the second area may enter the first starting port or may enter the second starting port. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a small hit symbol during the variable display, the other special symbol is small. When the variable display that is stopped and displayed with a winning symbol is started, the special symbol on the one side is discontinued and displayed with a stop symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. The special symbols of the small-hit symbols are stopped and displayed, regardless of whether the variable display is started or not, the one special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small-hit symbols. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a small hit symbol during the variable display, the other special symbol is small. When the small hitting game is started by displaying a stop with a winning symbol, the special symbol on the one side is stopped and displayed with a symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. A gaming machine characterized by stopping and displaying the one special symbol regardless of whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol and the small hit game is started. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a variation display in which one special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the other special symbol is a small hit symbol. When the variable display that is stopped and displayed with the symbol is started, the special symbol on the one side is removed and stopped and displayed with the symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. A game machine characterized in that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol regardless of whether or not the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol is started. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a first state and a second state is provided,
In the first state, while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed in a variation display in which one special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the other special symbol is a small hit symbol. When the small hitting game is started by stopping the display with a symbol, the special symbol on one side is stopped and displayed with the symbol,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol is started, the other is displayed during the period of the variable display. A gaming machine characterized in that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol regardless of whether or not the small hit game is started by the small hit symbol. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
When the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is displayed, a suggestion image suggesting the time until the variable display ends can be displayed. A gaming machine characterized by being. In the gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6,
The game state setting means can set the first state when the big hit game is performed in the second state,
In the second state, when the variable display in which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a big hit symbol is performed, the time until the variable display ends is suggested. A gaming machine characterized by being able to display a suggestive image that

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