JP2020130869A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by increasing a player's interest in which of a big win game and a small win game is executed in a game machine for combining amusement of a first kind and amusement of a second kind.SOLUTION: A game machine of a mixed type of a first kind and a second kind executes a small win game for allowing a large prize hole to be capable of receiving game balls when a special pattern is established and displayed in a small win pattern, executes a big win game when the special pattern is established and displayed in a big win pattern and when game balls pass a specific area in the small win game, and can set a specific game state in which a possibility of entry of game balls into a second start pocket is larger than a normal game state and execution frequency of the small win game is high after completion of the big win game. Performance display is performed in an identical or a similar performance mode during variation display of the special pattern when the special pattern is established and displayed in a specific big win pattern and during variation display of the special pattern when the special pattern is established and displayed in the small win pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, one having both the first type of gaming property and the second type of gaming property has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this game machine, normally, when a game ball enters the first starting port by left-handed, a lottery is performed for each type, and when a big hit is won, a big hit game is executed and a time is shortened after the big hit game is completed. Move to. In the time saving state, when a game ball enters the second starting port by hitting right, a lottery for each type or small hit is performed, and when a small hit is won, the large winning opening with a specific area inside opens. When the game ball that has entered the big winning opening passes through the specific area, the game per type 2 (big hit game) is executed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-050608

However, a game machine having both a first-class game property and a second-class game property has become commonplace, and further ingenuity is required to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of the present invention raises the interest of the player as to whether the big hit game or the small hit game is executed in the gaming machine having both the first type of gaming property and the second type of gaming property. The main purpose is to improve the entertainment of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention has adopted the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention
The first starting port where game balls can always enter,
The second starting port where the possibility of entering the game ball changes,
A large winning opening that has a specific area inside, which changes between a state in which the game ball cannot enter and a state in which the game ball can enter.
A hit / fail determination means for determining a hit / fail based on the entry of a game ball into the first start port or the second start port.
A special symbol display means that displays the special symbol in a variable manner and confirms and displays the result of the hit / fail judgment with a symbol.
When the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, a small hit game executing means for executing a small hit game that enables the large winning opening to enter a ball, and a small hit game executing means.
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game.
An effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display and
It is a game machine capable of setting a specific game state in which the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port is higher than in the normal game state after the end of the big hit game and the execution frequency of the small hit game is high. hand,
The effect display means changes the special symbol during the variable display of the special symbol when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a specific big hit symbol, and the variation of the special symbol when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the small hit symbol. The gist is that the effect is displayed in the same or similar manner as during the display.

In the game machine of the present invention, when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the small hit symbol, the small hit game is executed so that the large winning opening can be entered, and when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the big hit symbol and the small When the game ball passes through a specific area in the hit game, the big hit game is executed, and after the big hit game is completed, there is a higher possibility that the game ball enters the second starting port than in the normal game state, and the small hit game is executed. It is possible to set a specific game state with high frequency. In addition, the same or similar in the variable display of the special symbol when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a specific big hit symbol and in the variable display of the special symbol when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the small hit symbol. The production is displayed in the production mode. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player who sees the effect display to determine whether the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a specific big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. Therefore, it is possible to raise the player's interest in whether the big hit game or the small hit game is executed, and to improve the interest of the game. Here, the "big prize opening" is not limited to one provided, and may be provided by two. The large winning opening opened in the big hit game and the big winning opening opened in the small hit game are It may be the same or different. When two large winning openings are provided, it is sufficient that at least one large winning opening has a specific area. In addition, the specific jackpot symbol is only one of the variable display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port and the variable display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. It may be confirmed and displayed with, or it may be confirmed and displayed by both.

In the game machine of the present invention, the small hit game executing means executes the small hit game by making the big winning opening into a ball-entry state in a predetermined small hit mode, and the big hit game executing means is said. The first big hit game when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the specific big hit symbol is started by making the big winning opening in a state where the ball can be entered in the same or similar manner as the predetermined small hit mode. The effect display means has the same or similar effect mode depending on whether the first big hit game is executed in the same or similar manner as the predetermined small hit mode and the small hit game is executed. It may be used to display the effect. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to distinguish between the case where the execution of the small hit game is started and the case where the execution of the first big hit game is started. Therefore, either the big hit game or the small hit game is executed. It is possible to raise the interest of the player more. When only one "big winning opening" is provided, the first big hit game may be started with the big winning opening in the same or similar manner as the predetermined small hit mode. In addition, when two "large winning openings", a "first large winning opening" mainly used in big hit games and a "second big winning opening" mainly used in small hit games, are provided, the first The big hit game started with the second big winning opening in the same or similar manner as the predetermined small hit mode, and the predetermined small hit mode (the second big winning opening in the ballable state) was completed. After that, the game may be performed with the first major winning opening in a state where the ball can be entered.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the jackpot game executing means executes a second jackpot game when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game in a predetermined jackpot mode, and performs the first jackpot game. After the execution in the same or similar mode as the predetermined small hit mode, the execution is performed in the same or similar mode as the predetermined big hit mode until the end of the first big hit game, and the effect display means is the small hit. In the game, the game ball passes through the specific area and the second big hit game is executed, and the same or similar aspect as the predetermined small hit mode to the same or similar aspect as the predetermined big hit mode. In the case where the first big hit game is executed, the effect display may be performed in the same or similar effect mode. In this way, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the small hit game, the second big hit game after the small hit game, and the first big hit game, and the hobby of the game can be further enhanced.

In the game machine of the present invention, when the special symbol which is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port is confirmed and displayed by the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game is executed, the small hit game is executed. The possibility that the specific game state is set is lower than when the game ball passes through the specific area and the big hit game is executed in the hit game, and the effect display means is the specific game. In the state, the special symbol that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port is confirmed and displayed by the jackpot symbol, and based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. The effect display may be performed in the same or similar effect mode as in the case where the variable display of the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the small hit symbol. In this way, it is possible to raise the player's interest in whether the big hit game or the small hit game is executed in the specific game state and whether the specific game state continues.

In the game machine of the present invention, the first big hit game when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed with the specific big hit symbol, and the case where the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game and the small hit game. The same or similar game profit can be given to the player in the second big hit game, and the same or similar specific game state is set after the end of the first big hit game and the second big hit game. It may be a thing. In this way, it is possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to determine whether the first big hit game is being executed or the second big hit game is being executed after the small hit game from the game profit during the big hit game. Further, even if the big hit game is completed and the specific game state is set, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the first big hit game is being executed or the second big hit game is being executed after the small hit game. be able to.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to raise the interest of the player as to whether the big hit game or the small hit game is executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as an Example of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a schematic block diagram of the distribution device 40. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of a main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation display related processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the small hit symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in the symbol variation effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game production process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game production process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game production process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in a hit game effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in a time saving mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart at the time of executing the jackpot game of the symbol jackpot other than the specific jackpot symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart at the time of executing a small hit game and a big hit game of a character big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart when the jackpot game of a specific jackpot symbol is executed.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a distribution device 40. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. Hereinafter, an example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixed type pachinko machine having both type 1 playability and type 2 playability will be described. In the normal state (normal game state), the pachinko machine of the 1 type and 2 type mixed type is a lottery whether or not it is a big hit (design big hit) based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port by left-handed hit. When the game progresses with the so-called one type of game playability, a big hit occurs and the time saving function is activated (time saving state, specific game state), it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port by right-handed. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, a lottery is performed with a higher probability than the big hit probability, and when a small hit occurs, a small hit game is executed to open the large winning opening. When a game ball that has entered the middle prize opening passes through a specific area provided in the prize opening (feature jackpot), the jackpot game is executed, so that the game progresses with two types of playability. is there. In this embodiment, a small hit can also be generated based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port.

[Appearance configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a game board 20 in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted in a front frame (glass frame) 3. It includes an upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing game balls, and a launch handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 to the game board 20. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with a prepaid card, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 by using hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. Further, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 by using hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame body. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the game hall.

Speakers 14 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 3 to sound various sound effects and warning sounds for alerting the player as the game progresses. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps (lamps) 15 that emit light according to the game state.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper saucer 11. A settlement display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 and the like is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray 11, and the settlement display device 52 is a ball instructing the rental of game balls. A lending button 53 and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. Further, in the central portion of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the operation of the player is arranged. The lower saucer 12 can receive the ball overflowing from the upper saucer 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 4) of the launch device (not shown) is activated, and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect symbol display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, and a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect symbol display device 37. , The normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the center accessory 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 38, and the normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged below the center accessory 38. An openable second starting port 24, a first large winning opening 25 provided on the right side of the center accessory 38, a second large winning opening 26 arranged on the lower left of the second starting opening 24, and a game. A normally open normal winning opening 28 arranged at the lower left of the area 21 and an out opening 29 for collecting game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings are provided. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second starting port 24 is a variable ball entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and is a second starting port solenoid 24c that operates a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing member) 24b and an opening / closing blade 24b (FIG. 4) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening / closing blades 24b are upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol, and the hit game (normal symbol hit game). ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second start port switch 24a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of entry of the game ball is attached to the second start opening 24. The second start port 24 is closed when the second start port switch 24a counts the number of incoming game balls or a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number.

The first special winning opening 25 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) 25b and the first large winning opening solenoid 25c for operating the opening / closing blade 25b (FIG. 4). See) and. The first large winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing blade 25b so that the game ball cannot enter the ball (impossible to enter the ball), and when the big hit game is executed, By opening the opening / closing blade 25b to the right side by the first large winning opening solenoid 25c, the open state (ball entry possible state) is set so that the game ball can be easily received. The first large winning opening 25a (see FIG. 4) is attached to the first large winning opening 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls. The first large winning opening 25 is closed when the first large winning opening switch 25a counts a specified number of game balls or a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number. The jackpot game is executed by repeating a round game that opens and closes the first big winning opening 25 a plurality of times.

The second special winning opening 26 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and is a sliding opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 26b and a second large winning opening solenoid 26c that operates the opening / closing plate 26b. (See FIG. 4). The second large winning opening 26 is normally in a closed state in which the opening / closing plate 26b protrudes from the board surface and the game ball cannot enter, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol to play the small hit game. When executed, the opening / closing plate 26b is pulled into the board surface by the second large winning opening solenoid 26c, so that the game ball can enter the open state. When the second big winning opening 26 is in the closed state, the game ball passes on the opening / closing plate 26b from right to left without entering the second big winning opening 26 by right-to-left. A second major winning opening switch 26a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls is attached to the second major winning opening 26. The second special winning opening 26 is closed when the second special winning opening switch 26a counts a specified number of game balls or a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number.

A sorting device 40 is provided inside the second large winning opening 26. As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution device 40 distributes the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 26 into either a specific area (V area) 43 or a non-specific area (outside area) 44. is there. As shown in the figure, the distribution device 40 has both a warp outlet 41 through which the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 26 flows out, a specific area 43 provided directly below the warp outlet 41, and a specific area 43. It includes a non-specific area 44 provided on the side, a pair of left and right distribution blades 42 arranged near the entrance of the specific area 43, and a distribution solenoid 42c (see FIG. 4) for operating the distribution blades 42. .. The distribution device 40 repeatedly opens and closes the distribution blade 42 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern (opening time and closing time) by the distribution solenoid 42c, and when the distribution blade 42 is closed, it flows out from the warp outlet 41. The game ball is guided to the non-specific area 44 by the distribution blade 42, and when the distribution blade 42 is open, the game ball flowing out from the warp outlet 41 is guided to the specific area 43. By adjusting the opening time and closing time of the distribution blade 42, the probability of the game ball entering the specific area 43 can be set. Further, the probability of entering the game ball into the specific area 43 can also be set by combining the opening / closing pattern of the distribution blade 42 and the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 26. In this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 26 in the normal state has a 1/3 probability of passing through the specific area 43, and the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 26 in the short time state. The opening / closing pattern of the distribution blade 42 is determined so as to pass through the specific region 43 with a probability of 1/1. The specific area 43 is provided with a specific area passage switch 43a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball into the specific area 43.

The first starting port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the launch handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. Can be made to. On the other hand, in the second starting port 24, the first large winning opening 25, and the second large winning opening 26, it is impossible to enter the game ball by hitting the left side, and the game ball is placed in the right area (the first) of the game area 21. The game ball can be entered by rotating the launch handle 13 (so-called right-handed) so as to flow down into the game area). However, the second start opening 24 is a variable winning opening, and the game ball can be entered only when the normal symbol is opened. In addition, the first big winning opening 25 and the second big winning opening 26 are also variable winning openings, and the special symbol is won by a big hit (design big hit) or the special symbol is won by a small hit and the game ball is a specific area 43. When the special symbol is won with a small hit, the game ball can be entered only after it is released.

At the lower right of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol display number display are displayed. Device (1st special symbol hold number display device) 33, 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device) 34, normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35, and normal symbol A hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device) 36 and is arranged.

In this embodiment, the first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device, and a plurality of types of display modes are expressed by combining lighting and extinguishing of each segment. .. The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start the variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined fluctuation time When the lapse has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in any of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode (predetermined big hit symbol), the big hit game is executed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second stop display mode (predetermined small hit symbol). Then, the small hit game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for the first start port entry ball that variably displays a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23, and is a second special figure display device 32. Is a display device for entering the second starting port, which displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24. The special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also referred to as the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is the second special symbol (second special symbol). Also called a special figure).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol, the big hit game, or the small hit game, a predetermined number of variable displays of the first special symbol are displayed (4 times in the embodiment). After the current fluctuation display is completed, the suspension display of the first special symbol is sequentially started. The reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. Further, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, the big hit game, or the small hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by a predetermined number (for example, four times). After the current variation display is completed, the variation display of the second special symbol on hold is started in sequence. The reserved number of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34.

In this embodiment, the normal drawing display device 35 has a first display unit that lights up in the case of a hit and turns off in the case of a miss, and a second display unit that turns off in the case of a hit and turns on in the case of a miss. It is configured as an LED display device. The normal figure display device 35 alternately repeats lighting of the first display unit and lighting of the second display unit based on the fact that the gate switch 22a provided on the normal symbol operating gate 22 detects the game ball. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, one of the first display unit and the second display unit is turned on and the other is turned off to stop and display the normal symbol. When the normal symbol hits and is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current fluctuation display is displayed. When it is finished, the variable display of the pending normal symbols is started in sequence. The reserved number of ordinary symbols is displayed on the normal symbol reserved number display device 36.

The effect symbol display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R corresponding to special symbols on the display screen (symbol variation effect), Various effects such as reach effect, notice effect, and character effect are displayed. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R consisting of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, etc. are displayed. The character symbol 373 is displayed in the corner (upper right) of the display screen. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variable time. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed and the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the state does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach) and the effect in the middle is produced. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, a big hit is obtained. Further, when the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (including the same combination as the big hit), a small hit is obtained. The character symbol 373 is used for the character effect accompanying the symbol variation effect, and suggests the possibility (reliability) of a big hit or a small hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the reserved symbol 372 is also displayed in the corner (lower left) of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37. The reserved symbol 372 is a symbol corresponding to the reserved memory of the first special symbol when the current gaming state is the normal state. That is, when the current game state is the normal state, each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the first special symbol, one additional game is displayed in order from the right side, and the first special symbol is displayed. Every time the fluctuation display is started, it is erased one by one from the side opposite to the start ball entry. Further, the reserved symbol 372 becomes a symbol corresponding to the reserved memory of the second special symbol when the current gaming state is the time saving state. That is, when the game state is in the time saving state, each time the game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, one additional display is made in order from the right side, and the variable display of the second special symbol starts. Each time the ball is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect symbol control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , A power supply board (not shown) is provided. The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b that stores a processing program and a table, a RAM 60c that temporarily stores data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal plate 65, and the external connection terminal plate 65 transmits a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer 100.

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal plate 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23, and the like. The second start port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second start port 24, the first large prize opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first large prize opening 25, and the second large prize. The second big winning opening switch 26a that detects the entry of the game ball into the mouth 26, the specific area passage switch 43a that detects the passage of the game ball into the specific area 43, and the entry of the game ball into the normal winning opening 28. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 28a or the like to be detected is input via the game board relay terminal board 61. Further, operation signals from the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 are input to the main control device 60, and the setting contents using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are input. It can be displayed on the setting display device (performance display device) 69 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

The setting key switch 67 is a switch that is operated when performing various settings such as a jackpot probability of a special symbol. Further, the RAM clear switch 68 is a switch for executing the RAM clear, and the manager of the game hall can execute the RAM clear by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 68. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 68 is also used to select the set value when performing various settings. The setting display device 69 is configured as a 7-segment display device, and displays setting values in various settings, the performance of the pachinko machine 1, an error code when an error occurs, and the like. Here, in this embodiment, there is a probability setting function that can be set by selecting any of the six settings 1 to 6 in which different probabilities are set as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. The manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the setting key switch 67 and rotates it so that the set value can be changed. Assuming that the set value can be changed, "1" corresponding to the current jackpot probability settings 1 to 6. Any number of ~ "6" is displayed on the setting display device 69. Further, the setting display device 69 displays the numbers "1" to "6" in order each time the RAM clear switch 68 is pressed. Therefore, the administrator presses the RAM clear switch 68 so that the number displayed on the setting display device 69 becomes a number corresponding to the desired setting value, selects the desired setting value, and presses the setting key switch 67. By rotating the inserted key and returning it to the initial position, the selected set value (any of settings 1 to 6) can be fixed and set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. In this embodiment, the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are used to select and set the set value, but any other device can be used as long as it can be operated from the outside, for example, a rotary knob. The configuration may be such that the set value is selected or set by using the operating means, or the configuration may be provided with a dedicated switch for selecting the set value. Further, although the pachinko machine 1 is supposed to display the set value on the setting display device 69, it may be displayed on another display device or may be notified by voice. Further, the setting is not limited to 6 of 1 to 6, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of setting values.

Further, from the main control device 60, drive signals to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the first winning opening solenoid 25c, the second winning opening solenoid 26c, the distribution solenoid 42c, etc. are transmitted via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Is output. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, a signal to the hall computer 100 is output from the main control device 60 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the external connection terminal plate 65.

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting ball-out of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be discharged to the upper tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64. The detection signal from the payout switch 74 that detects the game ball to be paid out to the upper saucer 11 is input via the payout relay terminal plate 71 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 64, and the full switch 75 that detects the fullness of the lower saucer 12 The detection signal from is directly input. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the payout relay terminal board 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 according to a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out the prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the ball out switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 drives and stops the payout motor 73 until the detection status is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input, and the prize ball is awarded. The payout operation is interrupted.

Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The CR unit terminal board 51 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball lending switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided on the settlement display device 52. It is input via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 54a detects the operation of the settlement button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the payout control device 70 inputs the ball lending command, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the ball lending. Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the launch control device 80, and when a predetermined launch stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the payout control device 70 is connected to the launch control device 80. And send a launch stop command.

The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball into the game area 21. The launch control device 80 includes a rotation amount signal output in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 13, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the launch stop button, and a launch handle 13 by the player. A touch signal or the like from the touch switch 82 that detects that the user is touching is input. On the other hand, the launch control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the launch motor 83. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 21 with the launch intensity based on the rotation amount signal. The launch control device 80 stops driving the launch motor 83 regardless of the operation of the launch handle 13 when the touch signal is not input or the launch stop command is input, and the game ball is not launched.

The sub-integrated control device 90 controls the production of the game. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 90a, and includes a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU 90a. The sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 by one-way communication via the effect relay terminal plate 63, and performs effect control according to the received commands. A detection signal from the effect button switch 16a that detects the operation of the effect button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90. On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and a lighting signal to various LEDs and lamps 15. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs a command for effect display control to the effect symbol control device 91 by one-way communication. The effect symbol control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and displays the effect symbol display device 37 so that the effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect symbol display device 37. Control.

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol (probability of the symbol jackpot) is the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which is 1/300 of the setting 1 and 1 of the setting 2. / 290, 1/280 of setting 3, 1/270 of setting 4, 1/260 of setting 5, or 1/250 of setting 6 is set. The small hit probability of the special symbol is the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which is 1/99. As described above, the probability of entering (passing) the ball (passing) into the specific area 43 (V winning rate) when the small hit game is executed is set to 1/3 in the normal state and 1/1 in the time saving state. Will be done. Therefore, when a small hit occurs in a short time state, a big hit for the accessory is substantially guaranteed.

In addition, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/100 in the normal state, but 99/100 in the time saving state, and most of them are hits. In addition, the opening time of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is 0.2 seconds at the maximum in the normal state, but once in the short time state, 2.0 seconds. It is extended to once.

When the big hit game is executed, a time saving state that is advantageous for letting the game ball enter the second starting port 24 occurs after the end of the big hit game. It can be said that this time-saving state is a state in which the small hit game is executed more frequently than the normal state. The time saving state continues until it becomes a big hit game or the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, and when it is executed a predetermined number of times, it returns to the normal state. In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times is 99 times. The end condition of the time saving state may be different depending on the big hit symbol in the case of a big hit of the symbol, the small hit symbol in the case of a big hit of the accessory, and the like.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by left-handed (launching the game ball into the first game area), the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the symbol jackpot is set, and the jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) is executed. The predetermined number of times is determined according to the jackpot symbol. In the first large winning opening 25, it is impossible to enter a game ball by hitting left, and by hitting right (launching a game ball into the second game area), it is possible to enter a game ball. Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits the right to digest the jackpot game. As will be described later, the second big winning opening 26 may be opened for a part (specific) big hit symbol among the big hit symbols of the first special symbol. Further, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, it becomes a small hit and the small hit game in which the second large winning opening 26 is opened once is executed. When the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 26 during the small hit game passes through the specific area 43, it becomes a bonus big hit, and the big hit game that opens the first big winning opening 25 a predetermined number of times is executed.

In the normal state, the jackpot game is executed by the symbol jackpot or the accessory jackpot, and when the time is shortened after the jackpot game is completed, the winning probability of the normal symbol becomes higher than the normal state and the second start when the normal symbol is won. The opening time of the mouth 24 is extended from the normal state. Therefore, the player can easily put the game ball into the second starting port 24 by hitting right. When the game ball enters the second starting port 24, the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Then, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the symbol jackpot is set, and the jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened a predetermined number of times is executed. Further, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, it becomes a small hit and the small hit game in which the second large winning opening 26 is opened once is executed. When the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 26 during the small hit game passes through the specific area 43, it becomes a bonus big hit, and the big hit game that opens the first big winning opening 25 a predetermined number of times is executed. As described above, the probability of entering the specific area 43 during the small hit game in the time saving state is 1/1, and the probability of entering the specific area 43 during the small hit game in the normal state (1/3) Is also getting higher. Therefore, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the time saving state, the bonus jackpot is substantially guaranteed, so that the bonus jackpot can be generated with high probability. In addition, when a big hit of a character is generated, the time is shortened after the big hit game is completed, so that it is a chance to continuously acquire a small hit (big hit of the character). In this embodiment, when the second special symbol becomes a symbol jackpot, it becomes a normal state after the jackpot game ends and the time saving state ends.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S100), the random number update processing (S110), the winning confirmation processing (S120), and the starting winning processing (S130). By repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol hit game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), the small hit game process (S170), and the big hit game process (S180). It is done. In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S110 to S180 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. By executing the main control process, the main control device 60 transmits various commands to the control device in charge and executes the process according to the command, thereby advancing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1. In the power-on process of S100, when starting from the initial state, various setting values such as the setting value of the jackpot probability selected by using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are read out as described above. Set.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S110 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. As the judgment random number, for example, a hit / fail judgment random number (special symbol hit / miss judgment random number) used for hit / fail judgment performed based on the entry of the game ball into the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24). ) And the determination of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit or a small hit. Random number for determining the hit symbol used in the above, and used to determine the missed symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device 31 or 2nd special symbol display device 32) when the result of the hit / fail judgment is incorrect. Random number for determining the out-of-design, random number for determining the fluctuation display pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, normal symbol hit / fail judgment used for hit / fail judgment performed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 22 Random numbers for use can be mentioned. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S120 includes various sensors (gate switch 22a, first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, first major winning opening switch 25a, second major winning opening switch 26a, specific area passing switch 43a, etc. The state of the normal winning opening switch 28a or the like) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, among the above-mentioned switches, the switches related to the prize ball (first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, first large winning opening switch 25a, second large winning opening switch 26a, normal winning opening switch 28a) are used. It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected, and if it is determined that the game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information is not a value 0, the prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70 to end the winning confirmation process. When the payout control device 70 receives the command for designating the number of prize balls, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the paid out game balls, the prize ball information (unpaid) The prize ball payout process for decrementing the number of game balls) by a value of 1 is executed. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. When the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main control device 60, the prize ball is paid out. The process is repeated until the information also reaches a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S130).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, is the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S202). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol holding number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned hit / fail determination random number, hit symbol determination random number, and miss symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Next, the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the first special symbol for displaying the hold symbol 372 on the effect symbol display device 37. If it is determined in S200 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S208 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next process of S210.

Next, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, is the current number of reserved second special symbols (number of reserved second special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S212). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the second special symbol holding number display device 34 is updated (S214). The determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, examples of the determination random number acquired in S216 include information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol, such as the above-mentioned hit / fail determination random number, hit symbol determination random number, and miss symbol determination random number. Next, the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the second special symbol for displaying the hold symbol 372 on the effect symbol display device 37. If it is determined in S210 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S214 to S218 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next process of S220.

Next, the detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the normal symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, the determination random number of the normal symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S226). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information on the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved normal symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S224 to 228 is skipped and the start prize is won. End the process. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

[Normal symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0. When it is determined that the number of holds is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds is greater than the value 0, the number of holds is decremented by a value of 1 to determine whether the normal symbol is correct or not, and the normal symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the result of the result of the determination. .. The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol acquired based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22 with the hit value included in the hit judgment table of the normal symbol. When the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a hit, and when the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a miss. In this embodiment, the hit probability of the normal symbol is 1/100 in the normal state and 99/100 in the time saving state. Then, as a result of the hit / fail determination, if it is determined to be a hit, the hit symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the normal symbol, and if it is determined to be a miss, the miss symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the normal symbol. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (1 second, 2 seconds, etc.) is set and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped at the determined stop symbol. indicate. When the stopped-displayed normal symbol is a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated as a missed symbol. On the other hand, when the stop-displayed normal symbol is a hit symbol, the opening time of the second start port 24 is set as a hit, the opening operation of the second start port 24 is started, and the normal symbol game process is completed. The opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to 0.2 seconds in the normal state and 2.0 seconds in the time saving state. However, in the normal state, the second starting port 24 is rarely opened because the normal symbol is rarely stopped and displayed at the hit symbol. When the normal symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the game processing per normal symbol in S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is in the open operation. If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not in the open operation, the normal symbol hitting game process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation, the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of the opening operation is the set time (0.2 seconds or 2.) set in the normal symbol game processing. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls has reached 0 seconds) and whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the second starting port 24. If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while maintaining the opening operation of the second starting port 24. It ends once. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has reached the set time, or if it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have already entered the second starting port 24 even before the opening time reaches the set time, The opening operation of the second starting port 24 is finished (the driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c is finished), and the normal symbol hitting game process is finished. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next special symbol game processing (S160).

[Special symbol game processing]
9 and 10 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big hit flag has a value of 1 (during a big hit game), and the small hit flag has a value of 1 (during a small hit game). It is determined whether or not there is (S300). When it is determined that either the big hit flag or the small hit flag has a value of 1, that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress, the special symbol game processing is terminated. When the special game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag has a value of 1, that is, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is in progress, whether or not either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner ( S302), it is determined whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being displayed (S304). If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the display of the confirmed symbol, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S306). .. When it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read (S308), and the second special symbol is read. The variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the above is executed (S310).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is a value 0, it is determined whether or not the reserved number of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0 (S312). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest of the plurality of determination random numbers of the first special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S314), and the first The variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the special symbol is executed (S316). When it is determined in S312 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S306 to S316, when the number of holds of the first special symbol and the number of holds of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variation display (digestion of hold) of the second special symbol is preferentially executed (first). 2 Special figure priority change). In this case, when the time is shortened and the reserved memory of the second special symbol occurs, the order of winning / failing is immediately turned. Therefore, even if the reserved memory of the first special symbol remains, it is necessary to wait for its digestion. There is no. It should be noted that the variation display of the first special symbol may be given priority (first special symbol priority variation), or the variation display of the special symbol may be displayed to the start port (first start port 23, second start port 24). It may be performed in the order in which the game balls are entered (variation in the order of entry). Hereinafter, the details of the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol of S310 and the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol of S316 will be described. Since common processing is executed in the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol, a common flowchart will be used for description. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing related to special symbol variation display.

In the special symbol variation display-related processing, first, the hit / fail judgment process is performed based on the hit / fail judgment random numbers acquired in S308 and S314 (S400), and whether the result of the hit / fail judgment process is a big hit (S402), a small hit Whether or not (S404) is determined. The hit / fail judgment process is performed by comparing the hit / fail judgment random number with the hit value included in the hit / fail judgment table, and when the hit / fail judgment random number matches any of the big hit values, it is determined as a big hit, and the hit / fail judgment random number is When it matches any of the small hit values, it is determined to be a small hit, and when the random number for determining whether or not it matches any of the large hit values and the small hit values, it is determined to be a miss. As described above, in this embodiment, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are set 1 to setting 6 (1/300, 1/290, 1/280, 1/270, 1/260, 1/250). ) With a big hit probability of winning a big hit, and a small hit probability of 1/99.

When it is determined in S402 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol acquired in S308 or S314 (S406). This process uses a random number for determining the jackpot symbol to select one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols that differ in the content of the jackpot game (number of rounds) and the game state (normal state, time saving state) after the jackpot game ends. Do it by. Then, the fluctuation time (big hit fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined jackpot symbol is determined (S408). FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot symbol determination table. The jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is determined by using the random number for determining the winning symbol and the jackpot symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 12A. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is a special figure 1_time-saving jackpot symbol in which the 16R jackpot game is executed and the time is shortened after the jackpot game is completed, and the 2R jackpot game is executed and the normal state is after the jackpot game is completed. It has a special figure 1_normal big hit symbol A and a special figure 1_normal big hit symbol B in which the 4R big hit game is executed and the normal state is set after the big hit game is completed. Special figure 1_time saving big hit symbol, special figure 1_normal big hit symbol A, and special figure 1_normal big hit symbol B appear at a ratio of 40%, 30%, and 30%, respectively. The jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is determined by using the random number for determining the winning symbol and the jackpot symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 12B. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol has a special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol in which the 10R jackpot game is executed and the normal state is set after the jackpot game is completed, and the special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol is 100%. Appears in.

When it is determined in S404 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a small hit, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol acquired in S308 or S314 (S410). This process is performed by selecting one small hit symbol using a random number for determining a hit symbol. Then, the fluctuation time (small hit fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined small hit symbol is determined (S412). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a small hit symbol determination table. The small hit symbol of the first special symbol is determined by using the random number for determining the winning symbol and the small hit symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 13 (a), and the small hit symbol of the second special symbol is determined. This is performed using a random number for determining a hit symbol and a small hit symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 13 (b). In this embodiment, each table has a small hit symbol (special figure 1_small hit symbol, special figure 2_small hit symbol) that executes a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 26 is opened once for 6 seconds. The small hit symbol appears at a rate of 100%. Further, in the accessory big hit game, the 15R big hit game in which the first big winning opening 25 is opened 15 times is executed, and the time is shortened after the big hit game is completed.

If it is determined in S402 and S404 that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number acquired in S308 or S314 (S414). Then, the fluctuation time (displacement fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined deviation symbol is determined (S416).

When the fluctuation pattern is determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started (S418), the reserved number of the special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the special symbol reserved number display device is updated (S420). In this process, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated. 2 When starting the variable display of the special symbol, the process is to decrement the reserved number of the second special symbol by a value of 1 and update the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34. In addition, the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared with the update of the hold number of the special symbol. Then, the fluctuation instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S422), and the fluctuation display-related processing is terminated. Upon receiving the variation instruction command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. The fluctuation instruction command includes a result of a hit / fail judgment, a fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol, a confirmed symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or miss symbol).

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 9 and 10, when the special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol is executed in S302. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S318). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in any of S408, S421, and S416, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed is the elapsed time since the variation display of the special symbol is started. And the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern can be compared. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S320), and the special symbol being displayed in the fluctuation is confirmed and displayed (S322). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed (S324). Here, the display time of the confirmed symbol is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the display time of the confirmed symbol has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol is displayed, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, in S324, it is determined again whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol is displayed. When it is determined that the display time of is elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S326), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S328).

When it is determined in S328 that the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol, in order to start the jackpot game, the condition device is started to operate (S330), the accessory continuous operating device is started to operate (S332), and the jackpot flag is set. The value 1 (ON) is set (S334). During the big hit game, in order to stop the time saving function (opening extension function), when the time saving flag is value 1 (ON), the time saving flag is set to value 0 (OFF) (S336, S338), and the game state specification command is sub. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 90 (S340) to end the special symbol game processing. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag and the value of the time saving flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process of S170.

If it is determined in S328 that the confirmed symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a small hit symbol (S342). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol is a small hit symbol, a value 1 (ON) is set in the small hit flag in order to start the small hit game (S344), and if it is determined that the confirmed symbol is not a small hit symbol, the missed symbol Therefore, S344 is skipped. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 1 (ON), that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state (S346). If it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 1 but the value 0 (OFF), the special symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, the time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S348), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0 (S350). Here, the time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol until the end condition of the time reduction state (open extension state) is satisfied, and the value 99 is set in this embodiment. Will be done. Then, if it is determined that the time reduction counter is not a value 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated while maintaining the time reduction state, and if it is determined that the time reduction counter is a value 0, the value 0 is set to the time reduction flag in order to end the time reduction state. Is set (S352). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S354) to end the special symbol game process. The game state specification command includes the value of the small hit flag. When the special symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the small hit game processing of S170.

[Small hit game processing]
14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of the small hit game process. In the small hit game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the small hit flag has a value of 1 (ON) (S500). If it is determined that the small hit flag is not the value 1 but the value 0 (OFF), the small hit game process ends. When the small hit game process is completed, the process proceeds to the next big hit game process of S180. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag has a value of 1, whether or not the small hit start interval is in progress (S502), whether or not the second large winning opening 26 is open (S504), the specific area 43 is determined. It is determined whether or not it is valid (S506) and whether or not the small hit end effect is being executed (S508). If any of the determinations in S502 to S508 is a negative determination, the small hit start interval is started (S510), and the small hit game process is temporarily ended. A small hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 with the start of the small hit start interval. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the small hit start command starts the bonus chance effect. When the small hit start interval is started, the next time the small hit game process is executed, S502 determines that the small hit start interval is in progress. Therefore, whether or not the small hit start interval time has elapsed next. Is determined (S512). If it is determined that the small hit start interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the small hit start interval time has elapsed, the second large winning opening solenoid 26c is driven to drive the second large winning opening. The 26 is opened (S514), the specific area 43 is activated (S516), and the small hit game process is completed. As described above, the game ball that has entered the opened second large winning opening 26 has a probability of passing through the specific area 43 with a probability of 1/3 in the normal state, and is specified with a probability of 1/1 in the time saving state. The distribution blade 42 operates in an opening / closing pattern that passes through the region 43. When the second big winning opening 26 is opened, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S504 that the second big winning opening 26 is open, so the second big winning opening switch is next. Whether or not the number of game balls entered into the second special winning opening 26 has reached the specified number (10 in the embodiment) based on the detection signal from 26a (S518), the second major winning opening 26 is opened. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) has reached the maximum opening time (6 seconds in the embodiment) (S520). The small hit game is not limited to opening the second large winning opening 26 only once, and may be opened a plurality of times within the maximum opening time. If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the 2nd prize opening 26 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the 2nd prize opening 26 has not reached the maximum opening time, the 2nd prize opening The small hit game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of 26. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the second major winning opening 26 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the second major winning opening 26 When it is determined that the maximum opening time has been reached, the second large winning opening 26 is closed (S522), and the small hit game process is completed.

When the second big winning opening 26 is closed, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S504 that the second big winning opening 26 is not open, and in the following S506, the specific area 43 is valid. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 by the specific area passage switch 43a (S528). If it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 43, it is determined whether or not the valid period of the specific area 43 has expired (S530). If it is determined that the valid period has not ended, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the valid period has expired, a small hit game indicating that the small hit game is terminated without the game ball passing through the specific area 43. The hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S532) to end the small hit game process. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the small hit end command performs the small hit end effect by notifying the failure of the bonus acquisition. When the validity period of the specific area 43 ends and the small hit end effect is started, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S506 that the specific area 43 is not valid, and in the following S508, the small hit is small. Since it is determined that the hit end effect is in progress, it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect time has elapsed (S524). If it is determined that the small hit end effect time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the small hit end effect time has elapsed, the value 0 is set in the small hit flag (S526), and the small hit flag is set. The winning game process is finished.

In S528, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 43, it is a case where the small hit becomes the accessory big hit, and in order to execute the big hit game, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S534). ), A passing command indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S536). Upon receiving the pass command, the sub-integrated control device 90 notifies the success of the bonus acquisition and performs an effect for starting the accessory jackpot. Next, if the second prize opening 26 is open, the second prize opening 26 is closed (S538, S540) and the specific area 43 is invalidated (S542). Subsequently, a value 1 is set in the jackpot flag (S544), and if the time saving flag is a value 1, a value 0 is set in the time saving flag (S546, S548). Then, the value 0 is set in the small hit flag (S550), and the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S552) to end the small hit game process. When the small hit game process is completed, the process proceeds to the big hit game process of S180.

[Big hit game processing]
16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game process of S180, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (ON) (S600). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 0 instead of a value of 1, the jackpot game process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening (first big winning opening 25 or second big winning opening 26) is open (S602). If it is determined that the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 25 or 2nd big winning opening 26) is not open, whether or not the big hit start interval is in progress (S604) and whether or not the big hit game end production is in progress ( S606) and whether or not the interval between openings is in progress (S608) are determined, respectively. In this embodiment, the second big winning opening 26 is opened in the first round of the specific big hit symbol (special figure 1_time saving big hit symbol), and the other rounds (second 2nd to 2nd) of the specific big hit symbol (special figure 1_time saving big hit symbol). In each round of the 15th round) and other big hit symbols, the 1st big prize opening 25 is opened. For this reason, in the first round of the specific big hit symbol (special figure 1_time saving big hit symbol), the second big winning opening 26 is opened (pseudo small hit opening operation) as in the small hit game, so is it a big hit game? It becomes difficult to determine whether it is a small hit game. If any of S604 to S608 is negatively determined, the jackpot start interval is started (S610), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The jackpot start interval is performed by transmitting a jackpot start command to the sub-integrated control device 90. The jackpot start command includes whether the jackpot game to be started is a symbol jackpot or a bonus jackpot, and the type of jackpot symbol in the case of a symbol jackpot. When the jackpot start interval is started, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S604 that the jackpot start interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed (S612). If it is determined that the jackpot start interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot start interval time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot game is the first round of the specific jackpot symbol. When it is determined (S614) and it is determined that the round is other than the first round of the specific jackpot symbol, the first jackpot 25 is opened by driving the first jackpot solenoid 25c (S616), and the jackpot game process is performed. finish. Further, if it is determined that it is the first round of the specific jackpot symbol, the second jackpot 26 is opened by driving the second jackpot solenoid 26c (S618), and the jackpot game process is completed. Further, when the second big winning opening 26 is opened in the big hit game process, for example, the distribution blade 42 may be operated in an opening / closing pattern that passes through the specific area 43 with a probability of 1/1. That is, it suffices that the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 26 surely passes through the specific area 43 to make it appear that a big hit of the accessory is generated.

When the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 25 or 2nd big winning opening 26) is opened, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined in S602 that the big winning opening is open. Based on the detection signal from the 1st big winning opening switch 25a or the 2nd big winning opening switch 26a, the number of game balls entering the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 25 or 2nd big winning opening 26) is specified. Whether or not the number (10 in the example) has been reached (S620), the elapsed time (opening time) after opening the large winning opening (first large winning opening 25 or second large winning opening 26) is the maximum. Whether or not the opening time has been reached (S622) is determined respectively. In the embodiment, the maximum opening time of the first large winning opening 25 is 28 seconds, and the maximum opening time of the second large winning opening 26 is 6 seconds, which is the same as the small hit game. If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the big prize opening has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the big winning opening has not reached the maximum opening time, the big hit game while maintaining the opening of the big winning opening The process is terminated once. On the other hand, it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the large winning opening has reached the maximum opening time. If it is determined, the open large winning opening is closed (S624), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S626). Since the number of rounds of the big hit game is set by the big hit symbol when the symbol big hit and the small hit symbol when the accessory big hit is made from the small hit, it is judged whether or not this round game is the final round. It is performed by determining whether or not the number of repetitions of the game has reached a number determined according to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S628), and the jackpot game process is terminated. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S608 that the opening interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the opening interval time has elapsed (S630). If it is determined that the inter-opening interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the inter-opening interval time has elapsed, whether or not the current jackpot game is the first round of the specific jackpot symbol again. (S614), and if it is determined that the round is other than the first round of the specific jackpot symbol, the first jackpot 25 is opened (S616), and the jackpot game process is completed. In addition, since the second big winning opening 26 is opened only in the first round of the specific big hit symbol in the big hit game processing, the second big winning opening 26 is not opened in the second and subsequent rounds, and the first one. The big winning opening 25 will be opened.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the first big winning opening 25 with the opening interval in between, when it is determined in S626 that this round game is the final round, a big hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 90. (S632), the jackpot game process is completed. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot end command executes the jackpot end effect such as the jackpot end effect and the bonus end effect, which will be described later, according to the type of the jackpot game being executed. When the end effect of the jackpot game is started, the next time the jackpot game process is started, it is determined in S606 that the end effect of the jackpot game is in progress, so whether or not the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed is determined. Judgment (S634). If it is determined that the end effect time of the jackpot game has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S636). , The operation of the condition device is stopped (S638). Then, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot game is a time-saving jackpot (special figure 1_time-saving jackpot symbol, which is a specific jackpot symbol) among the accessory jackpot or the symbol jackpot (S640), and it is a bonus jackpot or a time-saving jackpot. If it is determined, the value 1 (ON) is set in the time saving flag (S642), and the time saving counter setting process for setting the value 99 in the time saving counter is executed (S644). If it is determined that the big hit game this time is a normal big hit among the symbol big hits, S642 and S644 are skipped. Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S646), the value 0 is set in the jackpot flag (S648), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes a jackpot flag, a time saving flag, and a time saving counter value.

Next, the process executed by the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As described above, the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60 include a fluctuation instruction command, a symbol stop command, a game state specification command, a big hit start command, a big hit end command, a small hit start command, and a small hit. There are end commands, round commands, pass commands, etc. 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing, and FIGS. 20 to 22 are explanatory views showing an example of the effect display in the symbol variation effect process. Further, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit game effect processing, FIGS. 24 and 25 are flowcharts showing an example of the big hit game effect process, and FIG. 26 shows an example of the effect display in the hit game effect process. It is explanatory drawing. Further, FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect display in the time saving mode. The symbol variation effect processing, the small hit game effect process, and the big hit game effect process are repeatedly executed by the sub-integrated control device 90 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every several msec).

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
In the symbol variation effect processing, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the variation instruction command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S422 of the special symbol game processing (S700). If it is determined that the variation instruction command has been received, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is in the normal mode (S702), and if it is determined that the current mode is not in the normal mode, the process proceeds to S720. In this embodiment, the effect mode has a normal mode set when the gaming state is the normal state and a time saving mode set when the gaming state is the time saving state. The time saving mode is set when the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol (special figure 1_time saving big hit symbol) or the big hit game of the accessory big hit is completed as described later. Although not shown, the normal mode is used when the big hit game of the normal big hit (special figure 2_normal big hit symbol) generated during the time saving mode ends or when the time saving counter becomes 0 and the time saving state ends. Is set. When it is determined that the mode is in the normal mode, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination result included in the current fluctuation instruction command is a big hit (S704) and a small hit (S706). When it is determined that it is a big hit, it is further determined whether or not it is a specific big hit symbol (special figure 1_time saving big hit symbol) (S708), and it is not a specific big hit symbol, that is, it is either special figure 1_normal big hit symbol A or B. If it is determined that there is, the variation pattern of the effect symbol has a re-variation, and the hit effect pattern is determined (S710), and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined (S712). On the other hand, when it is determined in S706 that it is a small hit or in S708 it is determined that it is a specific big hit symbol, a hit effect pattern without re-variation is determined as a variation pattern of the effect symbol (S714), and a stop symbol of the effect symbol is used. The winning symbol is determined (S712). Further, when it is determined that the lottery result of the special symbol is neither a big hit nor a small hit, the deviation pattern is determined as the variation pattern of the production symbol (S716), and the deviation symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the production symbol (S716). S718). In the case of disengagement, there may be a re-variation and the disengagement effect pattern may be determined.

Next, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is in the time saving mode (S720), and if it is determined that the current effect mode is not in the time saving mode, the process proceeds to S736. When it is determined that the time saving mode is in progress, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination result included in the current fluctuation instruction command is a big hit (S722) and a small hit (S724). When it is determined that the hit is a big hit or a small hit, the time saving continuous fanning effect pattern accompanied by the effect of inciting whether or not the time saving mode is continued in the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol is determined (S726), and the effect symbol The symbol is determined by hitting the stop symbol (S728). On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery result of the special symbol is neither a big hit nor a small hit, and the deviation pattern is determined as the variation pattern of the production symbol (S730), the deviation design is determined as the stop symbol of the production symbol (S730). S732). Further, the time saving remaining number display displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37 during the time saving mode is decremented and updated by a value of 1 (S734).

When the effect pattern and the stop symbol of the effect symbol are determined in this way, the effect symbol display device 37 starts the variable effect of the effect symbol (S736). When it is determined that the variation effect of the effect symbol is started or the variation instruction command is not received in S700, it is determined whether or not the effect symbol is undergoing the variation effect in the pattern with re-variation (S738). When it is determined that the variation effect is being performed in the pattern with re-variation, it is determined whether or not it is the temporary stop timing of the effect symbol (S740) and whether or not it is the re-variation timing after the temporary stop (S742). The temporary stop timing is set as a timing several seconds before the symbol variation effect time corresponding to the variation pattern (fluctuation time) of the special symbol. When it is determined in S740 that the temporary stop timing is reached, the effect symbol during the variable effect is temporarily stopped and displayed (S744). Further, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the temporary stop timing, if it is determined in S742 that it is the re-variation timing of the effect symbol, the re-variation of the effect symbol is started (S746). If it is determined in S738 that the effect symbol is not in the variable effect, or if it is determined in S738 that the pattern does not have a re-variation even during the variable effect, S740 to S746 are skipped.

Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S320 of the special symbol game processing (S748), and if it is determined that the symbol stop command is not received, the symbol variation effect processing is performed. finish. If it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is in the normal mode (S750), and if it is determined that the current mode is not in the normal mode, the process proceeds to S764. When it is determined that the mode is in the normal mode, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol in the current symbol variation effect is a big hit (S752) and a small hit (S754). When it is determined that it is a big hit, it is further determined whether or not it is a specific big hit symbol (special figure 1_time saving big hit symbol) (S756), and it is not a specific big hit symbol, that is, it is either special figure 1_normal big hit symbol A or B. If it is determined that there is, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol to notify the occurrence of the big hit (S758), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S754 that it is a small hit or in S756 that it is a specific big hit symbol, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol (S760), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. Note that S760 is different from S758 in that it does not notify whether or not it is a big hit. Further, when it is determined that the lottery result of the special symbol is neither a big hit nor a small hit but a miss, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the miss symbol (S762), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated.

FIG. 20 shows the symbol variation effect of the effect pattern with re-variation when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols other than the specific jackpot symbol, that is, the special diagram 1_normal jackpot symbol A and B during the normal mode. It is a state. As shown in the figure, the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R become the same symbol and shift to the reach effect (FIG. 20 (a)), and when the temporary stop timing is reached in S740 of the symbol variation effect process, the inside is in S744. The effect symbols 371C and the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R are temporarily stopped and displayed as different symbols, and the temporarily disengaged symbols are displayed (FIGS. 20 (b) and 20 (c)). After that, when the re-variation timing is reached in S742, the re-variation of the effect symbol 371C in the middle is started in S746 to perform the revival effect (FIG. 20 (d)). Then, when the symbol stop command is received in S748, the middle effect symbol 371C and the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R are stopped and displayed with the same symbol in S758 to display the hit symbol (for example, "555") and the fact that a big hit has occurred. (FIG. 20 (e)).

FIG. 21 shows a symbol variation effect of the hit effect pattern without re-variation when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the specific big hit symbol and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol during the normal mode. As shown in the figure, the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R become the same symbol and shift to the reach effect (FIG. 21 (a)). Then, when the symbol stop command is received in S748, the middle effect symbol 371C and the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R are stopped and displayed with the same symbol in S760, and the hit symbol (for example, "555") is displayed (FIG. 21). (B), (c)). The hit symbol may be a symbol different from the hit symbol in the effect pattern with re-variation. In this way, the display effect of the symbol variation effect is performed in the same manner in the case where the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the specific big hit symbol and the case where the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult for the player who sees the variable effect of the effect symbol to determine whether a jackpot based on the specific jackpot symbol has occurred or a small hit has occurred. In addition, in the case of a jackpot symbol other than the specific jackpot symbol, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed after re-variation (revival effect) and the fact that a jackpot has occurred is notified, so that a jackpot other than the specific jackpot symbol and the small hit has occurred. Then, the player can grasp that the normal mode is set after the jackpot game is completed (the time saving mode is not set).

Next, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is in the time saving mode (S764), and if it is determined that the current effect mode is not in the time saving mode, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. When it is determined that the time saving mode is in progress, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination result in the current symbol variation effect is a big hit (S766) and a small hit (S768). When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol (S770), the end of the time reduction mode is notified by executing the time reduction continuous fanning effect (S772), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S768 that it is a small hit, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol (S774), the continuation of the time reduction mode is notified by executing the time reduction continuous fanning effect (S776), and the symbol variation effect processing is completed. To do. Further, when it is determined that the lottery result of the special symbol is neither a big hit nor a small hit but a miss, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the miss symbol (S778), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated.

FIG. 22 shows a pattern variation effect of the time reduction continuous fanning effect pattern in the time reduction mode. As shown in the figure, when the symbol stop command is received in S748, the middle effect symbol 371C and the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R are stopped and displayed with the same symbol in S770 and S774, and the hit symbol (for example, "555") is displayed. At the same time as displaying, a fanning effect for inciting whether the time saving mode ends or continues is started (FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b)). Then, in the symbol variation effect when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol 2_normal big hit symbol, the end of the time saving mode is notified in S772 (FIG. 22 (c)), and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the small hit symbol. In the symbol variation effect in this case, S776 notifies the continuation of the time saving mode (FIG. 22 (d)). In this way, during the time saving mode, the same variable effect is performed for the big hit and the small hit, and the time saving continuous fanning effect is performed to notify whether the time saving mode ends or continues.

[Small hit game production processing]
In the small hit game effect processing of FIG. 23, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the small hit start command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S510 of the small hit game processing (S510). S800). If it is determined that the small hit start command has been received, a bonus chance effect accompanied by a right-handed notification is performed (S802, FIG. 26A), and if it is determined that the small hit start command has not been received, S802 is skipped. Next, whether or not the passing command transmitted by the main control device 60 was received in S536 of the small hit game process (S804), and whether or not the small hit end command transmitted by the main control device 60 was received in S532. (S806), respectively, and if it is determined that these commands have not been received, the small hit game effect processing ends. When it is determined that the passing command has been received in S804, it is notified by displaying on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37 that the bonus acquisition (occurrence of the accessory big hit) has been successful (S808), and the small hit game production process. To finish. Further, when it is determined that the small hit end command has been received in S806, unfortunately, the bonus acquisition fails and the small hit game is terminated by displaying on the display screen (S810), and the small hit game production process is performed. finish.

[Big hit game production processing]
In the jackpot game effect processing of FIGS. 24 and 25, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the jackpot start command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S610 of the jackpot game processing (S610). S900) If it is determined that the jackpot start command has not been received, the process proceeds to S912. When it is determined that the jackpot start command has been received, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol of the jackpot is a specific jackpot symbol (S902), and whether or not the jackpot is a bonus jackpot (S904). If it is determined in S902 that the symbol is a specific jackpot symbol, a bonus chance effect accompanied by a right-handed notification is performed (S906, FIG. 26A). That is, in the big hit game effect when starting the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol, the same effect (bonus chance effect) as when starting the small hit game is executed. Further, when it is determined in S904 that the hit is a big hit, the bonus is confirmed from the bonus chance (the game ball passes through the specific area 43), so a right-handed notification is performed during the bonus (S908, FIG. 26 (b)). .. Further, if it is determined in S902 and S904 that it is neither a specific jackpot symbol nor an accessory jackpot, that is, it is either a special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol A or B or a special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol, a jackpot accompanied by a right-handed notification A game effect is performed (S910, FIG. 26 (c)). As shown in FIG. 26, in the bonus chance effect, the bonus medium effect, and the jackpot game effect, the character symbol 373 is displayed in the corner (upper right) of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, and the “bonus chance” is displayed in the center of the display screen. "!", "Bonus!", Right-handed message, etc. are displayed. In addition, the current round is displayed in the corner (upper left) of the display screen in the bonus medium production and the jackpot game production. In addition, "during big hit" may be displayed in the big hit game production.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol is in the first round (S912), and if it is determined that the first round is in progress, it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (S914). .. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the success of the bonus acquisition is notified as in S808 of the small hit game effect processing (S916). The predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that is satisfied at a timing after a predetermined time from the reception of the jackpot start command of the specific jackpot symbol. The predetermined time shall be appropriately set to such a time that the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 26 opened in the first round of the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol and pass through the specific area 43. .. Therefore, it is possible to pretend that the bonus has been successfully obtained because the game ball has passed through the specific area 43. When the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 26 in the first round of the big hit game with the specific big hit symbol passes through the specific area 43, a passing command is transmitted from the main control device 60 to the sub integrated control device 90. The predetermined condition may be satisfied either by receiving the passing command or at a timing after a predetermined time from receiving the jackpot start command.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S628 of the jackpot game process (S918). If it is determined that a round command has been received, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol is being executed (S920), and if it is determined that the specific jackpot symbol is being executed, is it the timing when the first round is completed? It is determined whether or not (S922). If it is determined that the timing is the end of the first round, a bonus mid-effect with a right-handed notification is performed (S924, FIG. 26B), and if it is determined that the timing is not the end of the first round, S924 is skipped. .. In this way, in the big hit game with the specific big hit symbol, at the timing when the first round ends, the effect during the bonus is executed in the same way as when the small hit game ends and the character big hit starts, so the second round You can make the start of the game look like the start of a big hit. Subsequently, the round is displayed by reducing the value by 1 from the round specified by the round command (S926). Therefore, in the jackpot game with the specific jackpot symbol, each round can be made to look like a round with a value of 1 less, such as making the second round look like the first round. On the other hand, if it is determined in S920 that it is not a specific jackpot symbol, that is, it is one of special figure 1_normal jackpot symbols A and B, special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol, and accessory jackpot, the round is displayed according to the round specified by the round command. (S928). Therefore, the round display of each round (2nd to 16th rounds) using the 1st jackpot 25 in the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol is the round display of each round (1st to 15th rounds) of the jackpot game of the accessory jackpot. Since the display is the same as the round display, it is possible to make the second and subsequent rounds of the jackpot game with the specific jackpot symbol look like a bonus jackpot.

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S632 of the jackpot game process (S930), and if it is determined that the jackpot end command is not received, the jackpot game effect processing is terminated. To do. When it is determined that the jackpot end command has been received, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot game is a specific jackpot symbol (S932) and whether or not it is a bonus jackpot (S934). If it is determined that it is neither a specific jackpot symbol nor a bonus jackpot, that is, it is either a special figure 1_normal jackpot symbol A or B or a special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol, a jackpot end effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed (S936). ). When the jackpot end effect is completed, the normal mode is started (S938) with a left-handed notification, and the jackpot game effect process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S932 that it is a specific jackpot symbol, or if it is determined in S934 that it is a bonus jackpot, a bonus end effect indicating the end of the bonus is performed (S940). When the bonus end effect is completed, the time reduction mode is started (S942) with the right-handed notification and the time reduction remaining number display, and the jackpot game effect process is completed. The start of the normal mode of S938 and the start of the time saving mode of S942 may be performed based on the reception of the game state designation command transmitted in S646 of the jackpot game process. As shown in FIG. 27, in the effect display in the time saving mode, the character symbol 373 is displayed in the corner (upper right) of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, and “Tatsuyoshi RUSH!” Indicates the time saving mode in the center of the display screen. Is displayed, and a right-handed message is displayed at the top of the display screen. In addition, the number of remaining time reductions is displayed in the corner (lower right) of the display screen, and the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. When the reach effect is started during the variable display, the variable display of the effect symbol is performed at the center of the display screen as shown in FIG.

Here, FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when a jackpot game of a symbol jackpot other than the specific jackpot symbol is executed. As shown in the figure, when the jackpot flag becomes a value 1 (ON) and the jackpot game is started (time t11), the jackpot game production is started and the first round (time t12) to open the first jackpot 25 is opened. ), The second round (time t13), the third round (time t14), and the like are executed in order, and in the jackpot game production, each round is notified on the display screen.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when a small hit game and a big hit game of a bonus jackpot are executed. As shown in the figure, when the small hit flag becomes a value 1 (ON) and the small hit game is started (time t21), the bonus chance production is started and the second big winning opening 26 is opened (time t22). .. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area 43, the second large winning opening 26 is closed to notify the success of the acquisition (time t23). Further, the small hit flag is set to a value of 0 and the big hit flag is set to a value of 1 (ON), and the big hit game of the accessory big hit is started. After notifying the success of the acquisition, the production during the bonus is started, and each round such as the first round (time t24) and the second round (time t25) for opening the first large winning opening 25 is executed in order, and the production during the bonus Then, each round is notified on the display screen.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when a jackpot game of a specific jackpot symbol is executed. As shown in the figure, when the jackpot flag becomes the value 1 (ON) and the jackpot game is started (time t31), the bonus chance production is started and the second jackpot 26 is opened in the first round (time). t32). Then, when the above-mentioned predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined time or passage of the game ball in the specific area 43) is satisfied, the second large winning opening 26 is closed to notify the success of the acquisition (time t33). After notifying the success of the acquisition, the production during the bonus is started, and each round such as the second round (time t34) and the third round (time t35) for opening the first large winning opening 25 is executed in order. On the other hand, in the bonus production, each round is also notified on the display screen, such as notifying the second round at time t34 as the first round and notifying the third round at time t35 as the second round. As described above, since the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol is executed in the same manner as the small hit game and the big hit game of the accessory big hit, it is possible to give the player the impression that it is the same hit game. In addition, the time Ta (see FIG. 29) from closing the second big winning opening 26 in the small hit game to opening the first big winning opening 25 in the first round of the accessory big hit, and the big hit of the specific big hit symbol The time Tb (see FIG. 30) from closing the second big winning opening 26 in the first round of the game to opening the first big winning opening 25 in the second round may be the same time. .. In this way, it is possible to make it more difficult to distinguish the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol from the small hit game and the big hit game of the accessory big hit.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, in the normal mode, the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a specific big hit symbol, and the first special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol. The variation display of the effect symbol is performed with the same re-variation no hit effect pattern (same effect mode). For this reason, it is difficult to determine whether the big hit game or the small hit game is executed. Therefore, the player's interest in whether the big hit game or the small hit game is executed is raised, and the game interest is improved. be able to.

In addition, the small hit game is executed by opening the second big winning opening 26 once for 6 seconds (predetermined small hit mode), and the first round of the big hit game (first big hit game) of the specific big hit symbol is Similar to the small hit game, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once for 6 seconds, that is, it is executed by a pseudo small hit opening operation. Furthermore, depending on whether the small hit game is started or the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol is started, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the same hit symbol without notifying the big hit, and then the bonus of the same effect mode is displayed. Perform a chance production. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether the small hit game is started or the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol is started.

In addition, in the big hit game (second big hit game) of the accessory big hit when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 in the small hit game, the first big winning opening 25 is opened 15 times (15 rounds) (predetermined). In the big hit game with the specific big hit design, the second big winning opening 26 is opened and the first round is executed, and then the second round to the 16th round are the big hits. Similarly, it is executed by opening the first prize opening 25 15 times. Further, in the case where the jackpot game of the accessory jackpot is executed and after the end of the first round of the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol, the same effect mode is performed during the bonus. In addition, the bonus acquisition success notification is also performed in the same manner. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to determine which of the jackpot game of the accessory jackpot and the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol is being executed.

In addition, in the time saving mode, the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a big hit symbol, and the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol. Perform variable display. Therefore, in the time saving mode, it is possible to raise the player's interest not only in which of the big hit game and the small hit game is executed, but also whether or not the time saving state continues.

In addition, the small hit game, the big hit game of the character big hit, and the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol are both performed by opening the second big winning opening 26 once and opening the first big winning opening 25 15 times. It is possible to give the same game profit (prize ball) to the player. Further, in each of the big hit games, the time saving state is set until the variation display of the special symbol is performed 99 times (the same predetermined number of times) after the end. Therefore, it is possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to distinguish between the jackpot game of the character jackpot and the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol from the game profit of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed.

Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a probability setting function, and the jackpot probability can be set to any of a plurality of stages (settings 1 to 6). However, according to the current rules, only the jackpot probability can be set in multiple stages, but the small hit probability is not possible. Therefore, even if the jackpot probability is changed, the small hit probability does not change and a certain probability (for example, 1 /). 99) remains. In pachinko machines that are a mixture of 1 type and 2 types, the main gameplay is to repeat the flow of generating small hits, generating accessory big hits via the small hits, and generating small hits as a time saving state after the big hit game. There is something. In this type, even if the setting of the jackpot probability is changed, the small hit probability is constant, so it can be said that the influence of the setting change of the jackpot probability on the game playability is smaller than that of the one-type pachinko machine. In particular, in this embodiment, when a jackpot of the first special symbol occurs in the normal state, a 2R jackpot symbol or a 4R jackpot symbol with a relatively high probability (60% ratio) is selected, and the second is in a time-saving state. When a big hit with a special symbol occurs, it falls to the normal state after the big hit game ends. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, even if the jackpot probability is set to a high probability, it cannot always be said that there is a merit for the player, and it becomes difficult to effectively use the probability setting function for improving the game interest. Therefore, in this embodiment, the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol is configured in the same manner as when the jackpot game of the accessory jackpot is executed from the small hit game, and the setting of the jackpot probability changes. The setting of the small hit probability also changes, and it seems that the occurrence rate of the small hit and the accessory big hit changes. As a result, in the pachinko machine 1 of the 1 type 2 type mixed type, the probability setting function can be effectively used to improve the game entertainment.

In the embodiment, the same game profit can be given to the small hit game and the big hit game of the character big hit and the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol, but the number of rounds of the big hit game is not limited to this, for example, several rounds. (1 round) It may be possible to give similar game profits such as different ones. In addition, after the end of each big hit game, a time saving state with the same duration (the number of times the special symbol is changed and displayed is 99) is set, but the time saving state is not limited to this, and for example, the number of times the special symbol is changed and displayed is the number. It is also possible to set a time saving state having a similar duration (number of continuations) such as different times. It should be noted that similar game profits and similar time saving states are not limited to these examples, and may be similar to the extent that the players get the impression that they are almost the same. Further, the game profit of the hit game and the game state after the hit game are not limited to the same, one may be the same and the other may be similar, or both may be similar. Alternatively, the game profit of the hit game and the game state after the hit game may be clearly different. For example, even if the difference in game profit is clarified, such as the number of rounds of each jackpot game is clearly different, or the difference in the duration of the time-saving state is clarified, such as the number of fluctuation display times of special symbols in the time-saving state is clearly different. Good.

In the embodiment, the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the time saving mode, and the effect symbol changes with the same effect pattern (time saving continuous fanning effect pattern). Although the display is performed, the display is not limited to this, and a similar production pattern such as a background image of the production, a production pattern, and a part of the color and size of the character may be different. It should be noted that the similar production pattern is not limited to these examples, and may be similar to the extent that the player receives the impression that they are almost the same. Alternatively, the effect symbol may be variablely displayed with a distinct effect pattern such as a background image of the effect, a type of effect symbol, a scroll direction of the effect symbol, and a completely different type of character. In addition, although it was decided to notify whether or not the time saving state continues by the symbol variation effect, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the jackpot game of the special figure 2_normal jackpot symbol, a pseudo small hit opening operation is performed in the same manner as the specific jackpot symbol, and an effect of inciting whether or not the time saving state continues during the jackpot game is performed. Good. In that case, S772 and S776 of the symbol variation effect processing may be omitted.

In the embodiment, the jackpot game of the character jackpot and the second and subsequent rounds of the jackpot game of the specific jackpot symbol are executed in the same open pattern, and the bonus medium effect of the same effect pattern is performed. The pattern and the effect pattern are not limited to the same, and one may be the same and the other may be similar. For example, each jackpot game may have a similar open pattern or a similar effect pattern. It should be noted that the similar opening pattern and the similar effect pattern may be similar enough to give the impression that the player is almost the same. Alternatively, the difference in the opening pattern may be clarified, such as the number of rounds and the opening time of each jackpot game being clearly different, or the difference in the production pattern may be clarified, such as the background image of the production and the type of character being clearly different. ..

In the embodiment, the first round of the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol is executed in the same open pattern as the small hit game, and the case where the small hit game is started and the case where the big hit game of the specific big hit symbol is started are the same. Although the bonus chance effect is performed, it is not limited to the one in which both the open pattern and the effect pattern are the same, and one may be the same and the other may be similar. Alternatively, one or both of the open pattern and the effect pattern may be clearly different.

In the embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have the same game contents of the small hit and the big hit of the accessory, but the game content is not limited to this, and different game contents may be used. Further, although the type of the small hit symbol of the first special symbol and the type of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol is set to one type each, there may be a plurality of types. In such a case, the specific jackpot symbol is a jackpot game with the same or similar opening pattern or effect pattern as the game content of the small hit and the accessory jackpot in any of the small hit symbols among the plurality of types of small hit symbols. It should be executed.

In the embodiment, the specific jackpot symbol is included only in the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific jackpot symbol may be included only in the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol. The specific jackpot symbol may be included in the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

In the embodiment, two large winning openings 25 and a second large winning opening 26 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one large winning opening may be provided. In that case, in the big hit game with the specific big hit symbol, the big winning opening may be opened in the same opening pattern as in the small hit game, and then the big winning opening may be opened in the opening pattern of the big hit game. In the case of an open pattern in which the small hit game opens the large winning opening once, opening the large winning opening once in the same opening pattern as the small hit game may be the first round of the big hit game. Alternatively, opening the big winning opening once in the same opening pattern as the small hit game and then opening the big winning opening may be the first round of the big hit game. That is, only the pseudo small hit opening operation may be the first round of the big hit game, or the opening operation of the big winning opening including the pseudo small hit opening operation may be the first round of the big hit game.

In the embodiment, the effect pattern when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the specific jackpot symbol or the small hit symbol and the effect pattern when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol other than the specific jackpot symbol are re-variable ( The presence or absence of the revival effect) is different, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any different effect pattern may be used. For example, the effect pattern may have a clear difference, such as the background image of the effect, the type of the effect symbol, the scroll direction of the effect symbol, and the type of the character. Alternatively, the effect pattern is not limited to different ones, and only the hit symbols of the effect symbols may be different, or only the presence or absence of the big hit notification may be different.

In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating the game balls enclosed inside. Further, the pachinko machines of the examples and modifications may be applied to so-called managed game machines. The management game machine restricts access to the main control device from the outside, and specific information (affects the performance of the game) from the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device of the embodiment) to the main control device. Information other than information and information that may affect the result of the game) can be transmitted, and the frame control device is connected to the CR unit and is configured to be able to communicate with the outside only via the frame control device.

The correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port", and the second large winning opening 26 corresponds to the "large winning opening". Then, the specific area 43 (V area) corresponds to the "specific area", and the main control device 60 that executes the process of S400 of the special symbol variation display related process of FIG. 11 corresponds to the "hit / fail determination means", and the first The special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 correspond to the "special symbol display means", and the main control device 60 that executes the small hit game processing of FIGS. 14 and 15 becomes the "small hit game execution means". Correspondingly, the main control device 60 that executes the big hit game processing of FIGS. 16 and 17 corresponds to the “big hit game executing means”, and the symbol variation effect processing of FIGS. 18 and 19 and the small hit game effect process of FIG. The sub-integrated control device 90 and the effect symbol control device 91 that execute the jackpot game effect process of FIGS. 24 and 25 correspond to the “effect display means”. As for the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem in the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to Examples, the present invention is not limited to these Examples, and the embodiments are carried out in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you will get it.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper saucer, 12 Lower saucer, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operating gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st starting port, 23a 1st Start port switch, 24 2nd start port switch, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close blade, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 1st prize opening, 25a 1st prize opening switch, 25b open / close blade, 25c 1st Grand prize opening solenoid, 26 2nd prize opening, 26a 2nd prize opening switch, 26b opening / closing blade, 26c 2nd prize opening solenoid, 28 normal winning opening, 28a normal winning opening switch, 29 out opening, 31 1st Special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 normal symbol hold number display device (normal symbol hold number display device), 37 effect symbol Display device, 371L, 371C, 371R Directional symbol (pseudo symbol), 372 reserved symbol, 373 character, 38 center accessory, 40 sorting device, 41 warp outlet, 42 sorting blade, 43 specific area, 44 non-specific area, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main controller, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board Relay terminal board, 62 Design display device Relay terminal board, 63 Production relay terminal board, 64 Back wiring relay terminal board, 65 External connection terminal board, 67 Setting key switch, 68 RAM clear switch, 69 Setting display device, 70 Payout control device , 71 payout relay terminal board, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 80 shots Shooting control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub-integrated control device, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 production symbol control device, 100 hall computer.

Claims (5)

The first starting port where game balls can always enter,
The second starting port where the possibility of entering the game ball changes,
A large winning opening that has a specific area inside, which changes between a state in which the game ball cannot enter and a state in which the game ball can enter.
A hit / fail determination means for determining a hit / fail based on the entry of a game ball into the first start port or the second start port.
A special symbol display means that displays the special symbol in a variable manner and confirms and displays the result of the hit / fail judgment with a symbol.
When the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, a small hit game executing means for executing a small hit game that enables the large winning opening to enter a ball, and a small hit game executing means.
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game.
An effect display means for performing a predetermined effect display and
It is a game machine capable of setting a specific game state in which the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port is higher than in the normal game state after the end of the big hit game and the execution frequency of the small hit game is high. hand,
The effect display means changes the special symbol during the variable display of the special symbol when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a specific big hit symbol, and the variation of the special symbol when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the small hit symbol. A gaming machine that displays effects in the same or similar manners as during display. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The small hit game executing means executes the small hit game by making the large winning opening into a ball-entry state in a predetermined small hit mode.
The big hit game executing means can enter the big winning opening in the same or similar manner as the predetermined small hit mode in the first big hit game when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the specific big hit symbol. By setting it to the state, execution starts,
The effect display means has the same or similar effect mode depending on whether the first big hit game is executed in the same or similar manner as the predetermined small hit mode or the small hit game is executed. A game machine that displays effects. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
The big hit game executing means executes a second big hit game when a game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game in a predetermined big hit mode, and performs the first big hit game in the predetermined small hit mode. After the execution in the same or similar manner as the above, the execution is carried out in the same or similar manner as the predetermined jackpot mode until the end of the first jackpot game.
The effect display means is the case where the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game and the second big hit game is executed, and the predetermined small hit mode is the same as or similar to the predetermined small hit mode. A game machine that displays an effect in the same or similar effect mode as in the case where the first jackpot game is executed in the same or similar mode as the jackpot mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
When the special symbol, which is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, is confirmed and displayed by the big hit symbol and the big hit game is executed, the game ball is played in the small hit game. It is less likely that the specific game state will be set than when the jackpot game is executed after passing through the specific area.
In the specific game state, the effect display means is a case where the special symbol which is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port is fixedly displayed by the jackpot symbol and the case where the second start port is confirmed. A game machine that displays the effect in the same or similar effect mode as in the case where the special symbol that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the ball is confirmed and displayed in the small hit symbol. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The first big hit game when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the specific big hit symbol, and the second big hit game when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game and the small hit game. , A gaming machine capable of imparting the same or similar gaming profit to a player, and the same or similar specific gaming state is set after the completion of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game.

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