JP2020137573A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine comprising a function for performing small winning game, capable of enhancing a game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine of the invention is configured so that game balls entered a first variable ball entry hole cannot enter a second variable ball entry hole. Therefore, in an electronic support state in which ball entry frequency to the first variable ball entry hole is high, even when a small winning game is performed, game balls do not easily enter the second variable ball entry hole. On the other hand, in a non-electronic support state in which ball entry frequency to the first variable ball entry hole is low, if the small winning game is performed, game balls easily enter the second variable ball entry hole. Therefore, the game machine is configured so that, the non-electronic support state easily receives benefit of the small winning game and advantageous to a player relative to the electronic support state. As a result, such a novel game property can be achieved that causes a player to expect setting of the non-electronic support state (state of easily receiving benefit of the small winning game), which is usually disadvantageous to the player, and the game interest can be enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

It is possible to change the special symbol, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, there is known a gaming machine that performs a jackpot game in which the jackpot can enter the ball. Among such game machines, there are game machines capable of performing not only big hit games but also small hit games (Patent Document 1).

And, in recent years, it is possible to execute a small hit game with a high frequency, and when such a small hit game is performed with a high frequency, a game machine capable of giving a lot of profits to a player is also proposed. Has been done.

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However, the function of performing the small hit game as described above is well known to the players, and there is a problem that it cannot be said that the game entertainment is sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of a game in a game machine having a function of performing a small hit game.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
Variable display means for displaying special symbols in a variable manner,
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the non-electric support state, and
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game in which the second variable entry port is in a state where the ball can enter, and
With
The second variable entry port is provided on the downstream side of the first variable entry port, and a game ball that has entered the first variable entry port enters the second variable entry port. It is characterized by being impossible.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The game state setting means may be able to set the non-electric support state instead of the electric support state even if it is not at the end of the big hit game.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The game state setting means may be able to set the non-electric support state instead of the electric support state when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the electric support state.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
As the non-electric support state, the game state setting means has a first non-electric support state and a second non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the first non-electric support state. It may be possible to set a non-electric support state.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The game state setting means can set the non-electric support state instead of the electric support state when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started in the electric support state. May be.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
As the non-electric support state, the game state setting means has a first non-electric support state and a second non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the first non-electric support state. It is possible to set the non-electric support state,
When the variation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the first hit symbol is started, the first non-electric support state is set, and the variation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the second hit symbol is started. At that time, the second non-electric support state may be set.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
In the electric support state, when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state,
It may be possible to execute an effect suggesting that the special symbol is in an advantageous state for the player during the execution of the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
In the electric support state, when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state,
It may be possible to execute an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is being executed during the execution of the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
In the electric support state, when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state,
It may be possible to execute a series of effects during the execution of the variation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol and the execution of the jackpot game based on the variation display.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in a game machine having a function of performing a small hit game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of the jackpot game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device 41 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode of the game in the "normal state" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode of the game in "probability change state", "rush state" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the playability in the "probability change state" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the playability in the "rush state" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special setting timing of "rush state" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the "bonus effect" of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command of the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. FIG.

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (game machine) called a "seven machine" or a "digipachi" will be described. In the examples, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as "right" and the left side is expressed as "left" when facing the front of the pachinko machine.

In addition, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board composition:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Contents of the game:
C. Progression mode of the game in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment:
C-1. Progress of the game in the normal state:
C-2. Progress of the game in the probabilistic state:
C-3. Progress of the game in the rush state:
C-4. Rush state setting timing:
C-5. Production in rush state:
D. Game control processing:
E. Production control processing:
F. Modification example:
F-1. Modification 1:
F-2. Modification 2:
F-3. Modification 3:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An effect opening 40, which is an opening decorated on the peripheral edge, is provided in the substantially center of the game area 21, and an effect display configured by a liquid crystal display is behind the effect opening 40. The device 41 is provided. Various images for the effect can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

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

Further, in the lower right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a normal symbol operating gate 27 through which the game ball can pass is provided, and inside the normal symbol operating gate 27, A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided.

Further, below the normal symbol actuating gate 27, the size of the opening (entrance) into which the game ball enters is unchanged (constant), and the first start port is the start port where the game ball can always enter. 30 is provided. The first starting port 24 and the first starting port 30 differ only in the provided positions, and have the same other functions described later. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 30 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting port sensor 30s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 30, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 30.

Further, below the first starting port 30, a large winning opening 28 (so-called big hit attacker) opened in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright so that the game ball cannot enter. The opening / closing door 29 can be rotated toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 to change to an open state in which a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and can detect a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28.

Below the big winning opening 28, a ball entry opening unit 33 protruding forward (on the player side) from the front surface of the game board 20 is provided. The upper surface of the ball entry port unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and is a rolling surface 34 capable of rolling the game ball from the right side to the left side (center side of the pachinko machine 1). A second starting port 25 is provided on the rolling surface 34. The second starting port 25 is provided with an opening / closing door 26 (hatched portion in the drawing) that is slidable (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 slides (moves) forward. Then, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter (the ball cannot enter) and the open state where the opening / closing door 26 slides (moves) to the rear side and the game ball can enter (the ball can enter). It can be changed. A second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second start port 25, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second start port 25.

Further, a small winning opening 35 (so-called small hit attacker) is provided on the rolling surface 34 of the entry opening unit 33. The small winning opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the drawing) that is slidable (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) forward. The game ball changes from a closed state (ball entry impossible state) in which the game ball cannot enter, and an open state (ball entry possible state) in which the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) to the rear side and the game ball can enter. It is possible. A small winning opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the small winning opening 35, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the small winning opening 35. The small winning opening 35 is provided on the downstream side (left side, downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball) from the second starting opening 25, and the game ball that has entered the second starting opening 25 is placed in the small winning opening 35. There is no entry. That is, if the second starting port 25 is in the open state, the game ball that has reached the rolling surface 34 enters the second starting port 25 and is subsequently guided to the back surface side of the game board 20, so that the small winning opening It does not enter 35.

The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 or the small winning opening 35 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside the ball entry port unit 33. Since at least a part of the front wall of the entry port unit 33 is formed by a transparent plate (because it has light transmission), the player can pass through the front wall of the entry port unit 33 to the second starting port. It is possible to visually recognize how the game ball that has entered the 25 or the small winning opening 35 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20.

Around each of the above-mentioned game devices, a general entry port (not shown), a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. Further, an out port 32 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 21, and the above-mentioned first start port 24, first start port 30, large winning port 28, second starting port 25, small winning port 35, general The game ball that has not entered any of the entry ports is discharged from the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

Only the game ball flowing down the left region (first region) of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, the normal symbol operating gate 27, the first starting port 30, the large winning opening 28, the second starting opening 25, and the small winning opening 35 are on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Only game balls flowing down the area (second area) can enter (or pass through).

In the following, firing a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as “left-handed”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so that it flows down the area to the right of is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24 and the first starting port 30, three game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the second starting port 25, one game ball is paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the large winning opening 28 and the small winning opening 35, 10 game balls are paid out to the player. In addition, when a game ball enters the general entrance, five game balls are paid out to the player.

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

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

The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, and a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25. The gate sensor 27s that detects the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the first start port sensor 30s that detects the game ball that has entered the first start port 30, and the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 28 A large winning opening sensor 28s, a small winning opening sensor 35s that detects a game ball that has entered the small winning opening 35, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives the input of the detection signal of the game ball from these sensors or the like, the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, etc. issue a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input. It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

Further, the main control board 200 has a second starting port (for opening and closing the second starting port 25) for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation. Large winning opening solenoid 28m, small winning opening 35 for opening and closing the solenoid 25m and the opening / closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 (to make the large winning opening 28 open and closed) The opening / closing door 36 provided in the above is connected to a small winning opening solenoid 35m (for making the small winning opening 35 open and closed), a segment display unit 50, and the like for opening and closing operations. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals toward the second starting port solenoid 25 m, the large winning port solenoid 28 m, the small winning port solenoid 35 m, and the segment display unit 50.

The image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs an effect according to the contents. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, and the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter, "" By transmitting a command for specifying the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c), the effect of driving these lamps is performed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 is operated by the player with respect to the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter, also referred to as “effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c”) via the effect operation board 228. Is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

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

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

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

B. Contents of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the launch handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the stored game balls are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. 2 is used. Is fired at. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down to a desired region by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired (left-handed) so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), or the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). The game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down the area of the other side.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When a left-handed game ball enters the first start port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, based on the determination random number, a jackpot determination for determining whether it is a "big hit" or a "missing" is performed. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol (also referred to as the "first special symbol" in the present specification) is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed.

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 30. Even when a right-handed game ball enters the first starting port 30 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 30s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is generated. It is acquired, and a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a "big hit" or a "miss" based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. That is, regardless of whether the game ball enters either the first starting port 24 or the first starting port 30 (also referred to as "first starting port 24, 30" in the present specification), the first special drawing is shown. Variable display. In this specification, the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting ports 24 and 30 is also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure".

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When a right-handed game ball enters the second starting port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, a jackpot determination (also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure" in the present specification) for determining which of "big hit", "small hit", and "missing" is performed based on the determination random number is performed. .. That is, in the above-mentioned big hit judgment for the first special figure, it is judged whether it is "big hit" or "missing", whereas in the big hit judgment for the second special figure, "big hit" or "small". It is determined whether it is a "hit" or a "miss". Then, based on the result of the jackpot determination for the second special figure, the second special symbol (also referred to as the "second special figure" in the present specification) is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The unit 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display units. The first special drawing and the second special drawing (in this specification, unless otherwise specified, they are collectively referred to as "special symbols") are the LEDs that are lit out of the nine LEDs in each display unit. The variable display is performed by switching, and the stop display is performed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first special figure, 200 types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one type of missed symbol (off symbol 302) can be stopped and displayed, and the second special figure can be displayed. As a result, 200 types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols 401-600), one type of small hit symbol 601 and one type of missed symbol (off symbol 602) can be stopped and displayed. The types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of lighting LEDs.

When the result of the big hit judgment for the first special figure is "big hit", the first special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the big hit symbols 101 to 300, and the result of the big hit judgment for the first special figure is "missing". In the case of ", the first special figure is removed and the symbol 302 is stopped and displayed.

If the result of the jackpot determination for the second special figure is "big hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols 401 to 600, and the result of the jackpot determination for the second special figure is If it is a "small hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the small hit symbol 601. If the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is "missing", the second special figure is missed and the symbol 602 Is stopped and displayed.

When the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missed symbol, the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed is specified in order to confirm the stopped displayed symbol. The display (also referred to as "confirmed display" in the present specification) is performed to maintain the "confirmed display time" of. In the present specification, the game from the start of the variable display to the final display of the special symbol, that is, the game from the time when the result of one variable display is obtained is also referred to as the "symbol variable game".

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting ports 24 and 30, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the first special figure are performed as described above. However, these jackpot determinations and fluctuation displays are not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first starting ports 24 and 30, but the acquired determination random numbers are temporarily stored as the first special figure hold (first). The start of jackpot judgment and fluctuation display for special figures is suspended). Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold.

Such first special figure reservation is stored up to four. The stored number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53, and in the first special figure holding display unit 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 0, and lighting 1 LED indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs. It indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 2, and blinking 1 LED indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs is the 1st. Indicates that the number of special figures held is four.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the second special figure are performed as described above. However, these jackpot determinations and fluctuation displays are not performed immediately after the game ball enters the second starting port 25, but the acquired determination random numbers are temporarily stored as the second special figure hold (second special figure). The start of jackpot judgment and fluctuation display is suspended). Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold.

Such second special figure reservation is also stored up to four. The stored number of the second special figure hold (the number of the second special figure hold) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure holding display unit 54, and in the second special figure holding display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 0, and turning on 1 LED indicates that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs. It indicates that the number of 2nd special figure hold is 2, and blinking 1 LED indicates that the number of 2nd special figure hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs is the 2nd. Indicates that the number of special figures held is four.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation display of the first special figure and the fluctuation display of the second special figure can be executed in parallel (they have a so-called "simultaneous fluctuation function"). For example, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special figure even during the variable display of the first special figure, and the variable display of the first special figure is displayed even during the variable display of the second special figure. It is possible to get started.

<Game state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming states include "a game state related to the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination" and "a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25". It is set as appropriate. Of these, the "game state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination" is set to the "low probability state" or the "high probability state". The "low probability state" is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination (also referred to as "big hit probability" in the present specification) is low (probability of about 1/300), and is a "high probability state". Is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit (big hit probability) is high (probability of about 1/70) in the big hit determination. The jackpot probability is the same for the first special figure and the second special figure. In addition, the probability of being determined as a small hit in the large hit determination for the second special figure is about four-fifths regardless of the gaming state.

Further, the "game state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25" is set to the "non-electric support state" or the "electric support state". In the "non-electric support state", the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low, and in the "electric support state", the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is "non-electric support state". It is a state higher than the "electric support state".

The segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the segment display unit 50 is in the electric support state described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the electric support display unit 58, and during the electric support state, the three LEDs are turned on to be in the electric support state. Is shown to the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handed hitting is performed. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is beneficial for the player to hit right while in the electric support state. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is urged to perform a right-handed strike by lighting two LEDs arranged on the right-handed strike display unit 59.

In addition, "a game state related to the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit determination (low probability state, high probability state)" and "a game state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 (non-electric support state)". , Electric support state) ”is also set. Specifically, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can be any one of "low probability state and non-electric support state", "high probability state and electric support state", and "high probability state and non-electric support state". Set. In the present specification, "low probability state and non-electric support state" is also expressed as "normal state", "high probability state and electric support state" is also expressed as "probability change state", and "high probability state and non-electric support state". "State" is also expressed as "rush state".

<Big hit game, small hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big hit symbols, the big hit game in which the big winning opening 28 (so-called big hit attacker) is opened is started a plurality of round games. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning opening 28, the right-handed game is performed during the big hit game. Therefore, even during the big hit game, the player is urged to perform a right-handed hit by lighting the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed display unit 59 of the segment display unit 50, as in the electric support state.

FIG. 5 shows the types of jackpot games that can be performed in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "number of round games in one big hit game" and the "game state set after the end of the big hit game" differ depending on the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot games of "16R rush", "6R probability variation", and "6R normal" can be executed as the jackpot games. Of these, the "16R rush" jackpot game is a jackpot game in which 16 round games are performed and the "rush state" is set after the jackpot game is completed, and the "6R probability variation" jackpot game is 6 times. This is a jackpot game in which the "probability change state" is set after the jackpot game is completed, and the "6R normal" jackpot game is a "normal state" after the jackpot game is completed after six round games are performed. Is a big hit game in which is set.

These jackpot games are distributed and performed as follows. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game of "16R rush" is performed with a probability of 20% (when any of the jackpot symbols 101 to 140 is stopped and displayed). There is a 50% chance (when any of the jackpot symbols 141 to 240 is stopped and displayed) that the jackpot game of "6R probability change" is performed, and a 30% probability (when any of the jackpot symbols 241 to 300 is stopped and displayed). (If so) A "6R normal" jackpot game is played.

In addition, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game of "16R rush" is performed with a probability of 30% (when any of the jackpot symbols 401 to 460 is stopped and displayed). There is a 40% chance (when any of the jackpot symbols 461 to 540 is stopped and displayed) that the jackpot game of "6R probability change" is performed, and there is a 30% chance that any of the jackpot symbols 541 to 600 is stopped and displayed. (If so) A "6R normal" jackpot game is played.

During the execution of the jackpot game described above, the number of round games of the jackpot game being executed is displayed on the round display unit 55 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display unit 55, and in this round display unit 55, the number of round games is 6 by lighting one of the three LEDs. It indicates that the big hit game is being executed, and by turning on all three LEDs, it is shown that the number of round games is 16 times the big hit game is being executed. Further, since it is necessary to hit right while the jackpot game is being executed, right hit is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right hit display unit 59 of the segment display unit 50 (see FIG. 4). Encourage the player to do that.

When the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (small hit symbol 601), the small hit game is performed in which the small winning opening 35 (small hit attacker) is opened for 1600 msec.

<Variable display of ordinary symbols, games per ordinary symbols, hold of ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuating gate 27 allows a right-handed game ball to pass through. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (a judgment random number per normal figure described later) is acquired and used as the judgment random number. Based on this, the normal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal figure hit or not. Then, based on the result of this normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal figure display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the normal figure display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variablely displayed by switching the LED that is lit among the two LEDs in the normal figure display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed by setting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of normal symbols, a normal symbol with the left LED lit and a non-regular symbol with the right LED lit, are stopped. It can be displayed. If the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol, and if the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol. Will be done. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a missed symbol in this way, a display (confirmation display) is performed in which the stopped display state of the symbol is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped display symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol game is performed in which the second start port 25 is closed after the second start port 25 is opened.

The non-electric support state (normal state, rush state) and the electric support state (probability change state) described above are set by making the probability of being a normal figure hit in the normal figure hit determination different from each other. That is, the probability of being determined to be a normal figure hit in the normal figure hit determination (also referred to as "normal figure hit probability" in this specification) is about 40/100 in the non-electric support state (normal state, rush state). Yes, it is about 99/100 in the electric support state (probability change state). As a result, in the non-electric support state (normal state, rush state), the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is opened is low, and the frequency with which the game ball enters the second starting port 25 is also low. On the other hand, in the electric support state (probability change state), the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is opened increases, and the frequency with which the game ball enters the second starting port 25 also increases.

The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 700 msec, 1252 msec, or 1500 msec, regardless of whether it is in the non-electric support state (normal state, rush state) or the electric support state (probability change state). Selected evenly. In addition, the opening time of the second starting port 25 in one game per normal drawing is 1600 m regardless of whether it is in the non-electric support state (normal state, rush state) or the electric support state (probability change state). Seconds are selected (a game per game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened for 1600 msec).

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol hit determination and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal figure hit determination and the variation display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored normal figure hold. Such a normal figure hold is also stored up to a maximum of four. The number of stored normal figures (number of reserved normal figures) is displayed on the general figure hold display unit 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal figure hold display unit 57, and in the normal figure hold display unit 57, both of the two LEDs are turned off to turn off the normal figure. It shows that the number of holdings is 0, and by turning on one of the two LEDs, it shows that the number of holdings is 1, and by turning on the two LEDs, it shows that the number of holdings is 1. It indicates that the number of holdings is 2, and blinking one LED indicates that the number of holdings is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs indicates that the number of holdings is 4. Indicates that there is. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the holding of the normal symbol is stored, the pachinko machine 1 is the first if it is not in the variable display of the normal symbol, the confirmed display of the normal symbol, or the game per normal symbol. Judgment of hitting the stored normal figure related to the holding of the normal figure and variable display of the normal symbol are performed.

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

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

FIG. 6A conceptually shows how the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display, for example, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right decorative symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the intermediate decorative symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above (the first). It is configured to correspond to 1 special figure or 2 special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a symbol combination in which the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "doublet"). It is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as an off symbol, or when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are the same symbol. It is stopped and displayed with a combination of symbols that are not aligned with (hereinafter also referred to as "separate eyes"). The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed are in a state of being stopped and displayed (confirmed) until the final display time of the special symbol elapses.

As described above, the display contents of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 are displayed. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50), and displays the display. Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while visually recognizing the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, for example, the left decorative symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If there is, the middle decorative symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end also stops at the same symbol, and the player says, "I think the big hit game will start." ) Will be watched. In this way, the effect performed in a state where the decorative symbols other than one of the plurality of decorative symbols are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be doublet) and the one decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner is ". It is called "reach production", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach production.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation display of the first special figure and the fluctuation display of the second special figure can be executed in parallel (they have a so-called "simultaneous fluctuation function"). For example, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special figure even during the variable display of the first special figure, and the variable display of the first special figure is displayed even during the variable display of the second special figure. It is possible to get started. In this respect, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c may be variablely displayed in correspondence with the variable display of the first special figure, or the variable display of the second special figure may be supported. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c may be displayed in a variable manner. Further, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c may be variablely displayed in correspondence with the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol) according to the game state. Further, the decorative symbols corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure may be displayed in a variable manner.

Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for showing the number of the first special figure hold and a second hold display area 41e for showing the second special figure hold number. Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of the first special figure reserved (small circular symbol in the figure) is displayed in the first reserved display area 41d, which is the same number as the number of the first special figure reserved. The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure hold number is indicated by displaying the same number of “holding symbols” as the second special figure hold number (upper limit number is 4) in the second hold display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the number of the first special figure reserved is four and the number of the second special figure reserved is four. As a matter of course, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50 Matches the number of holds shown.

C. Progression mode of the game in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game is mainly carried out in the following modes.
C-1. Progress of the game in the normal state:
In the "normal state", as shown in FIG. 7, a game aiming at entering the ball into the first starting port 24 by performing "left-handed" (also referred to as "a game mainly composed of the first special figure" in this specification). ) Is mainly performed. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 (ev.1) by performing "left-handed", the variation display of the first special figure is performed (ev.2). In the big hit judgment of the "normal state (low probability state)", the big hit is judged to be "big hit" with a probability of about 1/300. Therefore, in most cases, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a missed symbol (ev. 3). While repeating such fluctuation display of the first special figure, if the big hit judgment for the first special figure is determined to be "big hit", the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.4), and the big hit game Is started (ev.5). At this time, since the big winning opening 28 (so-called big hit attacker) is provided in the area where the right-handed game ball can enter, right-handed hitting is performed during the big hit game.

When the jackpot game is completed, the game states are "normal state (ev.6)", "probability change state (ev.7)", and so on, depending on the type of jackpot symbol displayed (the type of the executed jackpot game). It is set to any of the "rush state (ev.8)". When the "normal state (ev. 6)" is set among these, the game of the above-described aspect will be performed again using FIG. 7. On the other hand, when either the "probability change state (ev.7)" or the "rush state (ev.8)" is set, the game proceeds in the following manner.

C-2. Progress of the game in the probabilistic state:
First, among the "probability change state" and the "rush state", the progress mode of the game in the "probability change state" will be described. In the "probability change state", as shown in FIG. 8, a game aiming at entering the first starting port 30 and the second starting port 25 by performing "right-handed" is mainly performed. Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation display of the first special figure and the fluctuation display of the second special figure can be executed in parallel (they have a so-called "simultaneous fluctuation function"). For example, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special figure even during the variable display of the first special figure, and the variable display of the first special figure is displayed even during the variable display of the second special figure. It is possible to get started. Therefore, if the player aims to enter the first starting port 30 and the second starting port 25 by performing "right-handed", as a result, the variation display of the first special figure and the variation display of the second special figure are displayed. Will be performed in parallel (simultaneous fluctuation function will be activated). Therefore, in the present specification, a game aiming to enter the first starting port 30 and the second starting port 25 by performing "right-handed" is also referred to as "a game mainly composed of simultaneous fluctuations".

By performing "right-handed", when the game ball enters the first starting port 30 (ev.11), the variation display of the first special figure is performed (ev.12), and the game is played at the second starting port 25. When the ball enters (ev.11), the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev.12). In the jackpot determination of the "probability change state (high probability state)", the jackpot is determined with a probability of about 1/70. Therefore, it is determined as a "big hit" with a higher probability than the "normal state (low probability state)".

When the big hit judgment for the first special figure is determined as "big hit", the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (ev.14), and the big hit judgment for the second special figure is judged as "big hit". Then, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol (ev. 14). Then, when either the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (ev. 14), the big hit game is started (ev. 15).

When the jackpot game is completed, the game states are "normal state (ev.16)", "probability change state (ev.17)", and so on, depending on the type of jackpot symbol displayed (type of executed jackpot game). It is set to any of the "rush state (ev.18)". When the "normal state (ev. 16)" is set among these, the above-mentioned left-handed game (game based on the first special figure) is performed using FIG. 7, and the "probability change state (ev. When either "17)" or "rush state (ev.18)" is set, a right-handed game (a game mainly composed of simultaneous fluctuations) is continuously performed.

Here, in the "probability change state", a right-handed game (a game mainly composed of simultaneous fluctuations) is performed, so that, of course, the game ball enters not only the first starting port 30 but also the second starting port 25. To do. Therefore, not only the jackpot determination for the first special figure but also the jackpot determination for the second special figure is performed. In the big hit determination for this second special figure, it is determined as a "small hit" with a probability of about four-fifths. Then, when it is determined as "small hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (ev19), and the small hit game is performed in which the small winning opening 35 (so-called small hit attacker) is opened. (Ev20).

Therefore, in the "probability change state", as shown in the upper part of FIG. 9, the small hit game is frequently performed (the game ball frequently enters the small winning opening 35), so that the player It feels like a lot of game balls are being paid out.

However, the small winning opening 35 is provided on the downstream side (left side, downstream side in the flow direction of the game ball) from the second starting opening 25 (see FIG. 2), and the ball enters the second starting opening 25. The game ball does not reach (enter) the small winning opening 35. In this regard, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 9, the "probability change state" is the "electric support state (high probability state and electric support state)", and the second starting port 25 is frequently opened (game). Since the ball frequently enters the second starting port 25), it becomes difficult for the game ball to reach the small winning opening 35. Therefore, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 9, in the "probability change state", even if the small hit game is performed, the frequency of the game ball entering the small winning opening 35 is low (it is difficult to enter the ball), and the player No more game balls will be paid out than the game balls launched (launched) by (the number of balls held will not increase).

C-3. Progress of the game in the rush state:
On the other hand, in the "rush state", the game proceeds in the following manner. Even in the "rush state", as in the "probability change state", a game (simultaneous fluctuation) aiming to enter the first starting port 30 and the second starting port 25 by performing the "right-handed" shown in FIG. Main game) is performed. That is, when the game ball enters the first starting port 30 (ev.11) by performing "right-handed", the variation display of the first special figure is performed (ev.12), and the second starting port 25 When the game ball enters the ball (ev.11), the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev.12).

Then, when the big hit judgment for the first special figure is determined as "big hit", the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (ev.14), and the big hit judgment for the second special figure is "big hit". If it is determined, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol (ev. 14). Then, when either the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (ev. 14), the big hit game is started (ev. 15). Then, when the big hit game is completed, the game states are "normal state (ev.16)" and "probability change state (ev.17)" according to the type of the big hit symbol displayed stopped (the type of the executed big hit game). ], "Rush state (ev.18)" is set. When the "normal state (ev. 16)" is set among these, the above-mentioned left-handed game (game based on the first special figure) is performed using FIG. 7, and the "probability change state (ev. When either "7)" or "rush state (ev.18)" is set (ev.17), a right-handed game (a game mainly composed of simultaneous fluctuations) is continuously performed.

Further, even in the "rush state", a right-handed game (a game mainly composed of simultaneous fluctuations) is performed, so that, of course, not only the first starting port 30 but also the second starting port 25 has a game ball. Enter the ball.

That is, although the "rush state" is a "non-electric support state (high probability state and non-electric support state)" unlike the "probability change state", the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is in the "non-electric support state". Even if there is, the second starting port 25 is opened at a certain frequency. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "non-electric support state" is compared with the "electric support state", the "normal symbol fluctuation time" and the "second starting port in one game per normal figure". The "opening time of 25" is the same, only the probability of hitting a pachinko machine is different (the electric support state is about 99/100, while the non-electric support state is about 40/100). For this reason, the "non-electric support state" has a lower frequency than the "electric support state", but to some extent (with a probability of about 40/100 when passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27), the second start The opening 25 is opened, and the game ball enters the second starting opening 25.

Therefore, even in the "rush state", not only the jackpot determination for the first special figure but also the jackpot determination for the second special figure is performed. And even in the big hit judgment about this 2nd special figure, it is judged as "small hit" with a probability of about 4/5. Then, when it is determined as "small hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (ev19), and the small hit game is performed (ev20).

Therefore, even in the "rush state", as shown in the upper part of FIG. 10, a small hit game is performed to some extent (the small winning opening 35 is opened). Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 9, in the "probability change state", even if the small hit game is performed (even if the small winning opening 35 is in the open state), the second starting opening 25 is frequently used. Since it is in the open state (because it is in the electric support state), it is difficult for the game ball to enter (reach) the small winning opening 35. On the other hand, as shown in the middle part of FIG. 10, the "rush state" is a "non-electric support state (high probability state and non-electric support state)", and the second starting port 25 is frequently open. Therefore, it becomes easier for the game ball to reach the small winning opening 35 (at least than in the probabilistic state). Therefore, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 10, in the "rush state", the frequency at which the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 during the small hit game is high (at least compared to the probability change state) (easy to enter). , More game balls will be paid out than the game balls launched (launched) by the player (the number of balls held will increase).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "probability change state" is the "electric support state" and the "rush state" is the "non-electric support state", so that the "probability change state (electric support state)" ] Has a higher frequency of entering the second starting port 25 than the "rush state (non-electric support state)". For this reason, originally (in the case of a conventional pachinko machine), the "probability change state (electric support state)" is a more advantageous gaming state than the "rush state (non-electric support state)".

However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a small hit game in which the small winning opening 35 is open can be executed, but the small winning opening 35 is provided on the downstream side of the second starting opening 25. , The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 cannot enter (reach) the small winning opening 35. Therefore, in the "probability change state (electric support state)" in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 25 is high, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the small winning opening 35 even if the small hit game is performed. On the other hand, in the "rush state (non-electric support state)" in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 25 is low, the game ball can easily enter the small winning opening 35 if a small hit game is performed. is there.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "rush state (non-electric support state)" is more likely to receive the benefit of the small hit game (payout of the game ball) than the "probability change state (electric support state)". This is an advantageous condition for the player. As a result, it is a novel idea that the player is expected to be set in a "non-electric support state (a state in which the player is likely to benefit from the small hit game)", which is normally disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to realize game playability and enhance the game interest.

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is intended to be left-handed in the "normal state". However, even in the "normal state", it is possible to enter the ball into the second starting port 25 by hitting right, and when the ball enters the second starting port 25, a small hit game is performed with a high probability. Therefore, there is a possibility that right-handed hitting will be performed even in the "normal state". Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special figure is extremely long in the "normal state". In this way, even if the ball enters the second starting port 25, the small hit game is not easily performed (because the second special figure does not easily stop and display), so that right-handed hitting is suppressed in the "normal state". be able to. In addition, when a right-handed hit is made in the "normal state", an alarm sound (alarm sound) is output. This also makes it possible to prevent right-handed hitting in the "normal state".

C-4. Rush state setting timing:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "normal state", "probability change state", and "rush state" can be set as the gaming state, and among these, the most advantageous gaming state for the player is described above. As you can see, it is in a "rush state". For this reason, the player expects a "rush state" to be set.

Such a "rush state" is set at the timing when the big hit game of "16R rush" ends (triggered by the end of the big hit game of 16R rush) as described above with reference to FIG. It may be set at such a special timing (triggered by the following). This special timing will be described below. In this specification, the fluctuation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol is also expressed as "big hit fluctuation", and the fluctuation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the small hit symbol is also expressed as "small hit fluctuation". The fluctuation display in which the symbol is stopped and displayed at the missed symbol is also referred to as "off fluctuation".

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "rush state" is set not only at the end timing of the jackpot game of "16R rush" but also at the timing when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is started in the "probability change state". Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is started in the "probability change state (high probability state and electric support state)", the high probability state remains set. Set the non-electric support state instead of the electric support state. As a result, the "rush state (high probability state and non-electric support state)" is set instead of the "probability change state (high probability state and electric support state)".

Here, in the case of a conventional pachinko machine, the timing at which a state advantageous to the player is set is limited to the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, as in the conventional case, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment having the above-mentioned playability (the rush state is a pachinko machine that is advantageous to the player who is likely to benefit from the small hit game) is also advantageous to the player. It is also conceivable to limit the setting timing of the "rush state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is likely to be received)", which is a normal state, to the end of the big hit game.

However, if limited in this way, the player who expects the setting of the "rush state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is likely to be received)" will pay attention only at the end of the big hit game, and the game will become monotonous. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment not only has the above-mentioned playability, but also has a “rush state (benefit of the small hit game) that is advantageous to the player even if it is not at the end of the big hit game. Easy state) ”can be set. As a result, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same game state (rush state) can be set at the end timing of the jackpot game of "16R rush" and the start timing of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure. .. That is, conventionally, one game state (rush state) was set only at one timing (only when one condition was satisfied). On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, only when one game state (rush state) is satisfied and one condition (first condition) is satisfied (when the 16R rush jackpot game is completed). However, it can be set even when a condition different from the one condition (second condition) is satisfied (when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is started). From this as well, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and enhance the interest in the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure is started in the "probability change state", the "rush state (state in which the benefit of the small hit game is easily received)" is set. Following the "rush state", a big hit game will be played. That is, since the "rush state" is started when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is started, as shown in FIG. 11B, following the "rush state", the jackpot of the first special figure is started. A big hit game based on fluctuations will be performed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel that the "rush state" and the "big hit game based on the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure" are combined as one big hit game, and by extension, the big hit game. Can be made to feel as if it was started ahead of schedule (during the jackpot fluctuation), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

C-5. Production in rush state:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "rush state" and the "big hit game based on the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure" are combined for the player as if it were a single big hit game. Can make you feel. Therefore, in order to further enhance this effect, the following effects are performed in the "rush state".

That is, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the "rush state" is started with the start of the jackpot fluctuation in the first special figure, the jackpot game is not actually being executed, but the jackpot game is executed. An effect (also referred to as a "bonus effect" in the present specification) suggesting that it is in the middle (a state advantageous to the player) is performed. Then, such a "bonus effect" is also performed during the "big hit game based on the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure".

As the "bonus effect", for example, as shown in FIG. 13B, at the timing when the "rush state" is started with the start of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure (or the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure). (Inside), the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are reduced and displayed (displayed smaller than during the deviation fluctuation of the first special figure). Then, when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is completed, the reduced decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in doublets. Then, during the "big hit game based on the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure", the reduced decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are kept doublet. Alternatively, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are not displayed during the "big hit game based on the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure".

In addition, as a "bonus effect", a jackpot game is in progress at the timing when the "rush state" is started (or during the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure) with the start of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure (game). Display an image suggesting that it is in a favorable condition to the person. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, the image 71 with the characters “BIG BONUS” is displayed. Then, this image 71 is also displayed during the "big hit game based on the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure".

In addition, as a "bonus effect", a series of effects are executed in the "rush state (during the big hit change of the first special figure)" and the "big hit game based on the big hit change of the first special figure". For example, at the timing when the "rush state" starts with the start of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure (or during the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure), the playback of the movie (so-called movie) in which the character appears is started. To do. Then, this moving image is continuously played even during the "big hit game based on the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure".

If the above-mentioned "bonus effect" is to be performed, the "rush state" and the "big hit game based on the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure" are combined for the player as if it were a single big hit game. As a result, it becomes easier to make the jackpot game feel like it has started ahead of schedule (during the jackpot fluctuation), and it becomes possible to enhance the game's interest.

Further, when performing a "bonus effect" for displaying the image 71, the following configuration may be used. That is, the image 71 is displayed at the timing when the "rush state" is started (or during the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure) with the start of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure. Then, the image 71 may be gradually enlarged and displayed with the passage of time of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure. Alternatively, the image 71 may be enlarged and displayed at the timing when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 in the “rush state”. By doing this, it is possible to make the player feel that the state is still advantageous to the player (rush state), but is further advantageous after that (the state in which the jackpot game is executed). It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that displays the special symbol in a variable manner can also be regarded as a "variable display means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the big hit game can also be regarded as a "big hit game executing means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 capable of setting the non-electric support state and the electric support state as the game state can be regarded as the "game state setting means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the small hit game can also be regarded as a "small hit game execution means". Further, the second starting port 25 can be regarded as a "first variable ball entry port", and the small winning opening 35 can be regarded as a "second variable ball entry port".

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

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs the output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in various processes described later, various commands to be transmitted to the various control boards including the sub control board 220 are stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S100), the process of transmitting the various commands stored in the output buffer to the various control boards is performed. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 controls the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of the game ball). It will be.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs an input process (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, a game ball enters any of the first starting ports 24 and 30, the second starting opening 25, the small winning opening 35, the large winning opening 28, and the general entry opening. If you do, the game ball will be paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), sensors that detect these incoming balls (first starting port sensor 24s, first starting port sensor 30s, second starting port sensor 25s, small winning opening sensor 35s, large winning opening). For the sensor 28s, etc.), it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

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

<Sensor detection process for starting port, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In this start port sensor detection process (S400), a process of storing the normal figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed.

That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of normal figure reservations has not reached 4, the normal figure hit determination random number is acquired and the normal figure hit determination random number is stored as the normal figure hold. The normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, or if the number of reserved figures has already reached 4, the new reserved symbols are not stored.

After performing the processing related to the memory of the normal drawing hold in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting ports 24 and 30 based on the detection results of the first starting port sensors 24s and 30s. To do. As a result, when the game ball enters the first starting ports 24 and 30, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the first special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure hold. The first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

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

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

After performing the processing related to the first starting port sensor 24s and the first starting port sensor 30s in this way, whether the game ball has subsequently entered the second starting port 25 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s. Judge whether or not. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure reservations has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the second special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure hold. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. After storing the second special figure hold, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the preliminary determination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the preliminary determination result command indicating the preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25, or if the number of second special figure reservations has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not memorized and is prior. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a normal operation process (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of varyingly displaying a normal symbol or executing a game per normal symbol is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during a game per normal symbol, during a variable display of a normal symbol, or during a definite display of a normal symbol. As a result, if it is not during the game per normal symbol, the variable display of the normal symbol, or the final display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned normal symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, the first stored normal figure hold is read out from the stored normal figure hold. Then, the read normal figure hold, that is, the normal figure hit judgment is performed based on the normal figure hit judgment random number. Specifically, if you are in the "non-electric support state (normal state, rush state)", the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" is about 40/100 (a random number that can be obtained as a normal figure hold). Of these, a random number of about 40/100 is used as a normal figure hit.) If a normal figure hit judgment is performed and the user is in the "electric support state (probability change state)", the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" is about 100 minutes. The normal figure hit determination is performed, which is 99 (a random number of about 99/100 of the normal figure hit determination random numbers that can be acquired as a normal figure hold is set as a normal figure hit).

After the normal figure hit determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit. As a result, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is the normal symbol hit, the normal symbol hit symbol is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the left side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the ordinary symbol, the out-of-normal symbol is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time.

In this way, if it is memorized that the left LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on or the right LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is memorized. To set. Specifically, regardless of whether it is in the "non-electric support state (normal state, rush state)" or the "electric support state (probability change state)", either 700 msec, 1252 msec, or 1500 msec is set. Set. After setting the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started. Then, the random number for determining the hit of the normal figure (holding the normal figure), which is the target of the hit judgment for the normal figure, is deleted from the storage area.

The above has described the processing when the game is not per game, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, or the normal symbol is displayed in a fixed manner. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the fluctuation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being displayed in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed in a stored manner in advance. That is, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is the normal figure hit, the LED on the left of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit judgment is off. If it is, the LED on the right side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off-design is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the normal symbol is started, so the final display time of the normal symbol is set.

On the other hand, when the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a symbol per normal symbol (the LED on the left of the regular map display unit 56 is lit). As a result, when the stop-displayed normal symbol is a normal symbol, the opening pattern (opening number, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the normal symbol game is set. Specifically, the second starting port 25 is open for 1600 msec regardless of whether it is in the "non-electric support state (normal state, rush state)" or the "electric support state (probability change state)". Set the open pattern. After setting the open pattern in this way, the game per normal figure is started.

On the other hand, when the game is being played per normal drawing, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the second starting port solenoid 25m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. Make it work. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game per normal figure is ended.

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

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

Specifically, in the "low probability state (normal state)", the probability of becoming a "big hit" is about 1/300 (about 1/300 of the big hit judgment random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold). If a big hit is determined (using the random number of) as a big hit, and if it is in a "high probability state (probability change state, rush state)", the probability of becoming a "big hit" is about 1/70 (acquired as the first special figure hold). A random number of about 1/70 of the possible big hit judgment random numbers is used as a big hit).

Since the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a so-called simultaneous fluctuation function, the jackpot determination for the first special figure is performed regardless of whether or not the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed ( Start the variable display of the first special figure). However, when the jackpot fluctuation of the second special figure is performed, it is not determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination for the first special figure (determined as a miss).

Subsequently, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is in the variable display of the second special figure, the final display of the second special figure, and the small hit game for the second special figure in order to start the variable display of the second special figure. It is determined whether or not it is during the big hit game for the second special figure or the big hit game for the first special figure. As a result, if it is neither of these, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold (big hit determination random number) stored first among the stored second special figure hold is stored. , Variable pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number) is read. Then, based on the big hit determination random number included in the read second special figure hold, a big hit determination that becomes a "big hit" is performed with the same probability as the above-mentioned first special figure hold. In addition, in the jackpot judgment for the second special figure, the probability is about four-fifths regardless of whether it is a "low probability state (normal state)" or a "high probability state (probability change state, rush state)". Is determined as a "small hit" (a random number of about four-fifths of the large hit determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold is set as a small hit).

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

If the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the variation display (symbol variation game) of this special symbol is displayed based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold read this time. Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 are displayed as the second special figure. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol hold is referred to by referring to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 101 to 300. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to by referring to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 401-600. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

When the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is "small hit", the small hit symbol 601 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is "off" (neither big hit nor small hit), when the first special figure hold is read, the missed symbol 302 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the second special figure is displayed. When the figure hold is read, the off symbol 602 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol or the missed symbol selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) for this is attached. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read this time as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is referred to the fluctuation pattern selection table of this time. Select as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the available variation pattern selection random numbers.

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

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states is referred to instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the currently set game state (normal state, probability change state, rush state), the result of the jackpot determination, Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress states, and by extension, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute the symbol variation effect with the effect pattern corresponding to various game progress states. For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with doublet after the reach effect. In addition, when a predetermined variation pattern (variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect) is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at random after the reach effect. Performs a symbol variation effect. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In the "normal state", the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the fluctuation display of the second special figure based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 is among 600 seconds, 700 seconds, and 800 seconds. Is selected from.

Further, in the "probability change state", if the variation display of the first special figure based on the game ball entering the first starting port 30 is a jackpot variation, the variation pattern (the jackpot variation of the first special figure). 180 seconds is selected as the fluctuation time). Then, in the "rush state", when the fluctuation display of the second special figure based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 is a small hit fluctuation or a missed fluctuation (small hit of the second special figure). The fluctuation time of fluctuations and deviation fluctuations) is selected from 1 second and 1.5 seconds. Therefore, when the "rush state" is set with the start of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure in the "probability change state", the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed a plurality of times during the jackpot fluctuation. As a result, it becomes possible to perform a plurality of small hit games.

In this way, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the special symbol this time is selected and the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol this time is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, the variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern specification command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the jackpot determination this time, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

When the variable display of the special symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the special symbol being displayed in the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in the fluctuation is stopped and displayed at the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in advance (confirmation display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the special symbol is started, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a variable stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the other special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol during the variable display of one special symbol, the variable display of one special symbol is stopped (stopped and displayed by the off symbol). In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol during the deviation fluctuation of the first special figure, the deviation fluctuation of the first special figure is stopped (stopped and displayed with the deviation symbol). In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol during the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure is interrupted (the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure). Temporarily stop the progress of). Then, after the small hit game for the second special figure is completed, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure is restarted (the progress of the big hit fluctuation of the first special figure is restarted).

The above has described the processing when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, when the confirmation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. Then, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missed symbol.

As a result, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is the jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (opening number, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the jackpot 28 in the jackpot game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “number of round games (see FIG. 5)” during the jackpot game depends on the type of the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol) and the type of the jackpot symbol that are stopped and displayed. Is different. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set according to the type of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure) and the type of the big hit symbol that are stopped and displayed.

After setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 in this way, the big hit game is started. Then, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Then, during the big hit game, the opening / closing door 29 is operated by controlling the big winning opening solenoid 28m so that the opening pattern (see FIG. 5) is in the open state / closed state.

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

When the control (operation of the opening / closing door 29) of the big winning opening solenoid 28m according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, the big hit game is finished. Then, the jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). After finishing the big hit game, the game state (normal state, probable change state, rush state) is set according to the type of the big hit game (see FIG. 5). Then, the game state specification command indicating the game state set this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has described the processing when the special symbol displayed (confirmed display) this time is a jackpot symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol (here, the second special symbol) that is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a small hit symbol, the opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 in the small hit game (opening count, opening). Set the time, closing time, etc.). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a small hit game is executed in which the small winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 msec. Therefore, when the special symbol (here, the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as the small hit symbol, an opening pattern is set in which the small winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 msec in order to start this small hit game. ..

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

Then, during the small hit game, the small winning opening solenoid 35m is controlled to operate the opening / closing door 36 so as to be in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. When the control (operation of the opening / closing door 36) of the small winning opening solenoid 35m according to such an opening pattern is completed, the small hit game is ended. Then, the small hit game end command indicating the end of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). The game state is not changed by the small hit game.

<Holding number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs the hold number processing (S700). In this hold number processing (S700), the number of the first special figure hold stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the number of the second special figure hold stored in the second special figure hold storage area. Is read and the hold number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold on the effect display device 41. Can be executed.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 17 shows the processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to various commands and the like. As shown in FIG. 17, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, it performs a pre-effect which is an effect based on the pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the hold symbol to be displayed in the first hold display area 41d or the second hold display area 41e of the effect display device 41 is pre-determined. The mode corresponds to the result. It should be noted that the pre-production does not have to be performed all the time when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

Further, when the hold number transmission command is received, the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command are displayed in the first hold display area 41d and the second hold of the effect display device 41. It is displayed in the display area 41e. It is not necessary to always display both the number of the first special figure reserved and the number of the second special figure reserved. For example, a "normal state" in which a left-handed hit is performed, that is, a "game based on the first special figure" is performed. In the state where the first special figure is held, the number of the first special figure is displayed, and in the "probability change state" and the "rush state" where the right-handed hit is performed, that is, in the state where the "game of the simultaneous fluctuation subject" is performed, the first special figure The number of holdings and the number of holdings of the second special figure may be displayed.

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

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of reach effects as the above-mentioned reach effects using FIG. 6B. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect, which is a part of the symbol variation effect, is also performed when the variation pattern corresponding to each is selected. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" and the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are performed after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed. A symbol variation effect that stops and displays doublet is performed. Further, if the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is "off", the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed. A symbol variation effect is performed to stop and display at different eyes.

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

The mode of the reach effect may be any mode in which the player can identify these differences. For example, the displayed character images are different from each other and the displayed background images are different from each other between the reach effects. , The displayed colors are different from each other, and the decorative symbols (left decorative symbol 41a, right decorative symbol 41c, etc.) that can be doublet displayed at the start of the reach effect are different from each other.

Further, when the "rush state" is set with the start of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure, the above-mentioned "bonus effect" is started using FIG. 12 (b).

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started. For example, at the timing when the big hit game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big hit game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big hit game is in progress is started. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as such a jackpot game effect, it is possible to execute a plurality of jackpot game effects having different modes (for example, a moving image to be displayed), and which jackpot game effect is to be executed is determined. , Determined according to the predetermined lottery result and the type of jackpot game. If the above-mentioned "bonus effect" is being executed using FIG. 12B when the jackpot game start command is received, this "bonus effect" is continuously executed.

Then, when the round game start command is received during the big hit game, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts the round game effect (for example, superimposed on the big hit game effect) indicating that the round game is in progress. For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R ...) Is started. Then, when the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the big hit game end command is received, the big hit game effect is ended.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the game state designation command is received, the effect corresponding to the set game state (normal state, probability change state) is started. For example, an effect is executed in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the gaming state. Further, when the operation signal is detected via the effect operation board 228, that is, when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated, the effect corresponding to the operation is started.

F. Modification example:
Next, a modified example will be described.
F-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, the "rush state" can be set at the timing when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is started in the "probability change state", but the following configuration may be used. That is, when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is started in the "probability change state", the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed by the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 18A, if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the first jackpot symbol (for example, jackpot symbols 101 to 140), the "rush state" is set, and the second jackpot symbol (for example, the jackpot symbol) is set. If it is a jackpot symbol 141-240), the "rush state" may not be set. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "probability change state", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is started in the "probability change state", the type of the jackpot game to be started is determined based on the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure. Then, as shown in FIG. 18B, if the jackpot game to be started is the first jackpot game (for example, the jackpot game of 16R rush), the "rush state" is set, and the second jackpot game (for example, 6R) is set. If it is a probability change, 6R normal jackpot game), it is possible not to set the "rush state". In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to the jackpot game started in the "probability change state". Further, if the "rush state" is set when the first jackpot game, which is more advantageous to the player than the second jackpot game, is started, the player can set the "rush state" between the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. It is possible to widen the difference in the degree of advantage of the game and enhance the interest of the game.

F-2. Modification 2:
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the "rush state" can be set at the timing when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special figure is started in the "probability variation state", but whether it is a jackpot fluctuation or a missed fluctuation. Regardless of this, the "rush state" may be set at the timing when the variable display of the first special figure is started. For example, a lottery may be performed when the variable display of the first special figure is started in the "probability change state", and if the lottery is won, the "rush state" may be set. Alternatively, when the fluctuation display of a predetermined fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is started, the "rush state" may be set.

In this way, the "rush state" can be set with the fluctuation display of the first special figure that is frequently performed. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the "rush state" at a high frequency, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, when the "variation display of the first special figure" whose fluctuation time is longer than a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) is started, the "rush state" may be set. By doing so, at least until the end of the "variation display of the first special figure" of this long fluctuation time, the "rush state" continues, so that it becomes easier for the player to experience the "rush state" and the game is enhanced. be able to.

F-3. Modification 3:
Further, in the above-described examples and modifications, the "non-electric support state" is defined as the "first non-electric support state" and the frequency of entering the second starting port 25 is higher than that of the "first non-electric support state". It may be possible to set a high "second non-electric support state".

For example, the opening time of the second starting port 25 in one game per normal drawing may be 1000 seconds in the "first non-electric support state" and 1600 seconds in the "second non-electric support state". .. Then, when setting the "rush state", either the "first non-electric support state" or the "second non-electric support state" may be set. That is, it may be possible to set two types of "rush state", "high probability state and first non-electric support state" and "high probability state and second non-electric support state". Which "rush state" to set may be decided based on a predetermined lottery, the type of jackpot symbol, and the like.

In such a modification 3, as the "rush state", the "high probability state and the first non-electric support state" and the "high probability state and the second non-electric support state" in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 25 is different from each other are different. "Status" can be set. That is, as a "rush state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is easily received)", the ease of entering the small winning opening 35 (so-called small hit attacker) (the ease of receiving the benefit of the small hit game) is different. It is possible to set a "high probability state and first non-electric support state" and a "high probability state and second non-electric support state". By doing so, it is possible to diversify the "rush state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is easily received)", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Although examples and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration may be configured in which a “small hit” is determined in the large hit determination for the first special figure. Then, the "rush state" may be set at the timing when the jackpot fluctuation of the second special figure (variation display of the second special figure) is started in the "probability change state". In this case, in the "rush state", the small hit game is performed based on the fact that the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the pachinko machine 1 is used to give the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example in which the invention is applied has been described. Not limited to this, the present invention can also be applied to a game machine of a type that gives a game benefit in a form different from the “payment of game balls”. For example, when a game ball enters various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry is stored, thereby providing a profit (game) in the game. The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that imparts value) to a player, and in this case as well, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a type of pachinko machine that converts game benefits (game value) into data and gives it to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return a game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entry ports or out ports and to return the game ball to the launch position and fire it.

<Game machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A9.

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
The non-electric support state is easier to enter the second variable entry port (so-called small hit attacker) than the electric support state (the player is more likely to obtain the profit of the small hit game).
<Claim format>
Variable display means for displaying special symbols in a variable manner,
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the non-electric support state, and
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game in which the second variable entry port is in a state where the ball can enter, and
With
The second variable entry port is provided on the downstream side of the first variable entry port, and a game ball that has entered the first variable entry port enters the second variable entry port. A game machine characterized by being impossible.

In such a game machine, the electric support state has a higher frequency of entering the first variable ball entry port than the non-electric support state. Therefore, the electric support state should be better than the non-electric support state. Is also advantageous for players. However, while this game machine can execute a small hit game in which the second variable entry port is in a state where the ball can enter, the game ball that has entered the first variable entry port is in the second variable entry port. It is impossible to enter the ball. Therefore, in the electric support state in which the frequency of ball entry into the first variable entry port is high, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second variable entry port even if a small hit game is performed. On the other hand, in the non-electric support state in which the frequency of ball entry into the first variable entry port is low, the game ball is likely to enter the second variable entry port if a small hit game is performed. Therefore, in this game machine, the non-electric support state is more advantageous for the player who is more likely to benefit from the small hit game than the electric support state. As a result, a novel playability is realized in which the player is expected to be set in a non-electric support state (a state in which the player is likely to benefit from the small hit game), which is normally disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
It is possible to set a non-electric support state instead of the electric support state even if it is not the end of the jackpot game.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A1
The game state setting means is characterized in that the non-electric support state can be set instead of the electric support state even when the jackpot game is not finished.

Conventionally, the timing at which a player's advantageous state is set is limited to the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, as in the conventional case, even in this game machine having the above-mentioned game playability (a game machine in which the non-electric support state is advantageous to the player who is likely to benefit from the small hit game), the state is advantageous to the player. It is also conceivable to limit the setting timing of the non-electric support state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is likely to be received) to the end of the big hit game.

However, if limited in this way, the player who expects to set the non-electric support state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is likely to be received) pays attention only at the end of the big hit game, and the game becomes monotonous. Therefore, this game machine not only has the above-mentioned playability, but also has a non-electric support state that is advantageous to the player even if it is not at the end of the big hit game (a state in which it is easy to receive the benefits of the small hit game). Was decided to be configurable. As a result, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the non-electric support state can be set instead of the electric support state.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A2
The gaming state setting means is characterized in that when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the electric support state, the non-electric support state can be set instead of the electric support state.

In a general game machine, the variable display of a special symbol is frequently performed. In this game machine, it is possible to set a non-electric support state (a state in which it is easy to receive the benefit of the small hit game) that is advantageous to the player, triggered by the variable display of the special symbol that is performed frequently in this way. For this reason, it is possible to make the player frequently expect that a non-electric support state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is easily received) that is advantageous to the player is set, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Become.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
As the non-electric support state, it is possible to set a first non-electric support state and a second non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the first non-electric support state. Is.
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In any one of the game machines A1 to the game machine A3
As the non-electric support state, the game state setting means has a first non-electric support state and a second non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the first non-electric support state. A game machine characterized in that it can be set to a non-electric support state.

In such a game machine, a non-electric support state (a state in which it is easy to receive the benefit of the small hit game) can be set, but as this non-electric support state, the frequency of entering the first variable ball entry port is different from each other. The first non-electric support state and the second non-electric support state can be set. That is, as a non-electric support state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is easily received), the first non-electric support in which the ease of entering the second variable ball entry port (the ease of receiving the benefit of the small hit game) is different. The state and the second non-electric support state can be set. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the non-electric support state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is easily received), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
When the jackpot fluctuation of the special symbol is started, the non-electric support state can be set instead of the electric support state.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A2
The game state setting means can set the non-electric support state instead of the electric support state when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started in the electric support state. A game machine featuring.

In such a game machine, when the fluctuation display (also referred to as "big hit fluctuation" in the present specification) in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol is started, the non-electric support state (prone to benefit from the small hit game). State) can be set. Then, when the jackpot fluctuation is started, if a non-electric support state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is likely to be received) is reached, a big hit is followed by the non-electric support state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is likely to be received). The game will be played. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel that the jackpot game has been started ahead of schedule (during the jackpot fluctuation), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
As the non-electric support state, it is possible to set a first non-electric support state and a second non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the first non-electric support state. Is. When the variation display (big hit variation) in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the first hit symbol is started, the first non-electric support state is set and the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the second hit symbol. When the jackpot fluctuation) is started, the second non-electric support state is set.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A5
As the non-electric support state, the game state setting means has a first non-electric support state and a second non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the first non-electric support state. It is possible to set the non-electric support state,
When the variation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the first hit symbol is started, the first non-electric support state is set, and the variation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the second hit symbol is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the second non-electric support state is set when the game is played.

In such a game machine, a non-electric support state (a state in which it is easy to receive the benefit of the small hit game) can be set, but as this non-electric support state, the frequency of entering the first variable ball entry port is different from each other. The first non-electric support state and the second non-electric support state can be set. That is, as a non-electric support state (a state in which the benefit of the small hit game is easily received), the first non-electric support in which the ease of entering the second variable ball entry port (the ease of receiving the benefit of the small hit game) is different. The state and the second non-electric support state can be set. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the non-electric support state (the state in which the benefit of the small hit game is easily received), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Then, in this game machine, when the big hit fluctuation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the first hit symbol is started, the first non-electric support state is set, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the second hit symbol. When the fluctuation starts, the second non-electric support state is set. That is, when the big hit fluctuation is started, the first non-electric support state and the second non-electric support state in which the ease of entering the ball into the second variable entry port (the ease of receiving the benefit of the small hit game) is different. And can be set. Therefore, as described above, for a player who feels that the big hit game has started ahead of schedule (during the big hit fluctuation), it is easy to enter the second variable entrance (the benefit of the small hit game). It is possible to make the player feel that a jackpot game with different easiness to receive is performed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A7>
<Overview>
When the non-electric support state is set when the jackpot fluctuation of the special symbol is started, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the player is in an advantageous state during the jackpot fluctuation.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A5 or the game machine A6
In the electric support state, when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the special symbol is in an advantageous state for the player during execution of a variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol.

In such a game machine, if a non-electric support state (a state in which it is easy to receive the benefit of the small hit game) is set when the big hit fluctuation is started, a "state advantageous to the player" is set during the execution of the big hit change. It is possible to carry out a production that suggests that. In this way, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the jackpot game has started ahead of schedule (during the jackpot fluctuation), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A8>
<Overview>
When the non-electric support state is set when the jackpot fluctuation of the special symbol is started, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is in progress during the jackpot fluctuation.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A5 or the game machine A6
In the electric support state, when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is being executed during execution of a variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol.

In such a game machine, when a non-electric support state (a state in which it is easy to receive the benefit of the small hit game) is set when the big hit fluctuation is started, "during the execution of the big hit game" during the execution of the big hit fluctuation. It is possible to perform a production that suggests that there is. In this way, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the jackpot game has started ahead of schedule (during the jackpot fluctuation), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A9>
<Overview>
When the non-electric support state is set when the jackpot fluctuation of the special symbol is started, it is possible to execute a series of effects during the jackpot fluctuation and the subsequent jackpot game.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A5 or the game machine A6
In the electric support state, when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state,
A gaming machine characterized in that a series of effects can be executed between the execution of a variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol and the execution of the jackpot game based on the variable display.

In such a game machine, when a non-electric support state (a state in which it is easy to receive the benefit of the small hit game) is set when the big hit fluctuation is started, the big hit game is being executed and the big hit game is based on the big hit fluctuation. It is possible to execute a series of productions while the above is being executed. In this way, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the jackpot game has started ahead of schedule (during the jackpot fluctuation), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention can be used for a game machine used in a game hall.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 24, 30 ... 1st start port, 25 ... 2nd start port (1st variable entry port), 28 ... Large winning opening, 35 ... Small winning opening (2nd variable entry opening) Mouth), 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (variable display means, big hit game execution means, game state setting means, small hit game execution means), 220 ... sub control board, 221 ... CPU.

Claims (9)

Variable display means for displaying special symbols in a variable manner,
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and
As a game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the non-electric support state, and
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game in which the second variable entry port is in a state where the ball can enter, and
With
The second variable entry port is provided on the downstream side of the first variable entry port, and a game ball that has entered the first variable entry port enters the second variable entry port. A game machine characterized by being impossible. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game state setting means is characterized in that the non-electric support state can be set instead of the electric support state even when the jackpot game is not finished. In the gaming machine according to claim 2.
The gaming state setting means is characterized in that when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the electric support state, the non-electric support state can be set instead of the electric support state. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
As the non-electric support state, the game state setting means has a first non-electric support state and a second non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the first non-electric support state. A game machine characterized in that it can be set to a non-electric support state. In the gaming machine according to claim 2.
The game state setting means can set the non-electric support state instead of the electric support state when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started in the electric support state. A game machine featuring. In the gaming machine according to claim 5.
As the non-electric support state, the game state setting means has a first non-electric support state and a second non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the first variable entry port is higher than that of the first non-electric support state. It is possible to set the non-electric support state,
When the variation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the first hit symbol is started, the first non-electric support state is set, and the variation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the second hit symbol is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the second non-electric support state is set when the game is played. In the gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6.
In the electric support state, when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the special symbol is in an advantageous state for the player during execution of a variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. In the gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6.
In the electric support state, when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is being executed during execution of a variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. In the gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6.
In the electric support state, when the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol is started, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state,
A gaming machine characterized in that a series of effects can be executed between the execution of a variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol and the execution of the jackpot game based on the variable display.

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