JP2021013592A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow a player to have a sense of expectation toward winning effectively by false continuation under diverse game situations.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine, the maximum value (M times) of the number of continuation times (the number of restart times) permitted in false continuation is determined when the false continuation is started. Before the first false continuation is restarted, plural display areas are displayed on a performance screen, and the maximum value of false continuation is reported by the number of the display areas. The respective display areas correspond to restart of first to M-th false continuations, and a degree of expectation toward restart of the corresponding time is shown by an item displayed in the display areas. When the number of continuation times in false continuation reaches the M-th time, it is show that a degree of expectation is high. When the number of continuation times is less than M, it is not shown that a degree of expectation is high.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a ball game machine and a rotating body type game machine.

There is known a ball game machine that notifies the result of a hit / fail judgment by a symbol effect that displays a variation of a pseudo symbol. In addition, in one symbol production, the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol is temporarily stopped, and then the fluctuation display is restarted, so that the pseudo fluctuation display (hereinafter, pseudo fluctuation) is performed a plurality of times. Pseudo-ren is known (for example, Patent Document 1).
Generally, in the pseudo-ream, before the restart is performed, the number of times the pseudo-variation caused by the restart occurs in the symbol effect (hereinafter, the number of pseudo-variations) is shown. That is, before the Xth restart (X is an integer of 1 or more), the pseudo-variation number of X + 1 is shown, and after the pseudo-variation number is shown, the restart occurs and the pseudo-variation is new. It branches into a case where it is performed in and a case where restart does not occur.

Then, in the pseudo-ream, the maximum value of the number of pseudo-variations (about 4 times as an example) is fixed in advance, and when the number of pseudo-variations reaches the maximum value, the degree of expectation for hitting is high (hereinafter, expected). High degree) is shown. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting that the number of pseudo fluctuations reaches the maximum value when the pseudo-ream occurs.

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However, if the maximum value is fixed as described above, there is a possibility that the effect time of the pseudo-ream when showing a high degree of expectation becomes long. On the other hand, for example, when the time saving function is activated, or when a certain number or more of reserved memories are generated, the time for designing is shortened. Then, under such a gaming situation, it may not be possible to secure a sufficient production time for the pseudo-ren, and it may be difficult for the pseudo-ren to show a high degree of expectation.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to give a player a sense of expectation for hitting more effectively by a pseudo-ream under various game situations.

The gaming machine according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, gives a privilege to the player when the lottery is won, and after the lottery means for performing the lottery and the variable display of the symbol in the variable area, the symbol is displayed. Is displayed in the variable area to produce a symbol effect for notifying the result of the lottery, and in the symbol effect, a pseudo-ream that generates a pseudo-variable display multiple times by restarting the variable display. One of the number of times the restart occurs and the number of times the pseudo fluctuation display occurs in the pseudo-ream is defined as the number of continuations, and when the pseudo-ream is performed in the symbol production, it is performed in advance. As a selection means that selects one of a plurality of predetermined times as the maximum value of the number of continuations allowed in the pseudo-ream, and notifies or suggests the selected maximum value before the end of the symbol effect. , Equipped with. Then, the pseudo-ream means is expected to win in a lottery in which the result is notified in the symbol production in which the pseudo-ream is performed, depending on whether or not the number of continuations generated in the pseudo-ream reaches the maximum value. Shown.

According to the above configuration, even if the maximum value of the pseudo-ream is small, if the number of continuations of the pseudo-ream reaches the maximum value, it indicates that the expectation for winning in the lottery is high (hereinafter, the expectation is high). be able to. Therefore, by appropriately setting the maximum value according to the game situation, it is possible to show a high degree of expectation by the pseudo-ream even in the game situation where the effect time that can be assigned to the pseudo-ream is short. Therefore, under various game situations, the pseudo-ream can effectively give the player a sense of expectation for hitting.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a front view of a sorting accessory. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a table showing the specifications of pachinko machines. It is a flowchart of a main routine. It is a flowchart of a start prize confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart of a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart of a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart of a special game process. It is a flowchart of a special game process. It is a flowchart of a special game process. It is a flowchart of a special game process. It is a flowchart of the accessory hit detection process. This is a specific example of the production screen of the pseudo-ren. This is a specific example of the production screen of the pseudo-ren. It is a flowchart of pseudo continuous start processing. It is a flowchart of pseudo-continuous continuous processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds the front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. To. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and game sounds are output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the game state, and an LED that notifies an abnormality of the game. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. Further, a launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is sent to the game board 1. Fired at.

The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and by operating the ball pulling lever, the game balls collected in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to the dollar box provided in the game store. Can be done. Further, in the center of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is attached with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and on the right side of the upper plate 55, a ball lending button 57, a payment button 58, and a payment display. A device 59 is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rail 2a and the inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is attached to the center of the game area 3. A first starting port 11 is installed directly under the center case 5, and a variable display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol) is displayed due to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 11. The accompanying big hit lottery (in other words, winning / failing judgment) is performed. The first starting port 11 is arranged in an area (left-handed area) where the game ball launched by left-handed hitting (aiming at the left side of the center case 5) mainly flows down, and the game ball can always enter. It is configured as a normal starting port. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as the first hold storage.

A normal symbol operating gate 22 is installed on the right side of the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol winning / failing lottery are extracted, and a winning / failing determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers. The normal symbol actuating gate 22 is located in a region (right-handed region) in which a game ball launched by right-handed strike (aiming at the right side of the center case 5) mainly flows down.

A second starting port 12 is installed directly below the normal symbol operating gate 22. The second starting port 12 is located in the right-handed area, and when a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as a second hold memory. .. Further, the second starting port 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory that is opened and closed by a wing piece, and if the wing piece is not opened, the game ball is obstructed by the regulating member 40 and cannot enter the second starting port 12. It is composed. In rare cases, even when the wing piece is not open, the ball may enter the second starting port 12. The ordinary electric accessory, which is the second starting port 12, is opened when the ordinary symbol lottery is won, and when the ordinary symbol lottery is opened, the right-handed game ball can easily enter the ball.

At the lower left of the second starting port 12, in other words, below the center case 5, the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 21 made of special electric accessories are arranged side by side. The first and second large winning openings 20 and 21 are located in the right-handed area, and the second large winning opening 21 is located above the first large winning opening 20. Further, the normal symbol operating gate 22, the second starting port 12, and the first and second winning openings 20 and 21 are located in the right-handed area. The first big winning opening 20 is opened during a big hit game (in other words, a special game), and the second big winning opening 21 is opened during a small hit game.

General winning openings 25, 26, 27 are arranged to the left of the first starting opening 11, and below the second starting opening 12 (in other words, the first and second major winning openings 20, 21 On the right side), general winning openings 28 are arranged, and these are configured so that game balls can always enter.
Below the first starting port 11, a distribution accessory 100 (see FIG. 3) having a specific area 106 is arranged. All the game balls that have won the second major winning opening 21 are guided to the distribution accessory 100. That is, a warp outlet 103 is provided on the inner upper part of the distribution accessory 100, and all the game balls that have entered the second special winning opening 21 pass through the warp passage 16 and head toward the warp exit 103. It flows into the distribution accessory 100 from the warp outlet 103. A pair of movable pieces 105 capable of opening and closing operations are provided below the warp outlet 103, and are normally stopped in a closed state as shown in FIG. 3A. Further, below the movable piece 105, a rotating body 110 having three holes 106 and 107 capable of entering a ball is arranged, and the rotating body 110 is constantly rotating in the same direction at a constant speed. Of the three holes 106 and 107 of the rotating body 110, one indicated by V is the specific region 106.

Details will be described later, but when a small hit is won in a big hit lottery and a small hit game is performed, the second big winning opening 21 is opened. The pair of movable pieces 105 open and close a predetermined number of times during a small hit game, and finally change to a closed state. Since the rotating body 110 is arranged between the movable piece 105 and the specific area 106, it is possible to enter the specific area 106 if the movable piece 105 is in the open state, but the shape of the rotating body 110 and the shape of the rotating body 110 If the operation is different, the ball entry rate into the specific area 106 becomes easy or difficult. Further, if the ball is not distributed using the rotating body 110 or the like, and if the game ball falls downward between the left and right movable pieces 105, the ball enters the specific area 106, the movable piece 105 is in the open state. If there is, it becomes easy to enter the specific area 106, and the specific area 106 is set by setting the time when the movable piece 105 is in the open state (the time setting in the open state when performing an intermittent operation in which the open state and the closed state are alternately performed). It becomes difficult and easy to enter the ball.

When a game ball enters the second large winning opening 21 during a small hit game, if the movable piece 105 is in the closed state as shown in FIG. 3A, it flows into the distribution accessory 100 from the warp outlet 103. The resulting game ball cannot flow down below the closed movable piece 105, rolls to the loss opening 104, and is discharged to the back surface of the game board as it is.
However, if the movable piece 105 is in the open state as shown in FIG. 3B, it falls from the warp outlet 103 through the movable piece 105 in the open state to between the pair of support pins 108. The dropped game ball is stopped at a standby position composed of a side surface of the rotating body 110 and a pair of support pins 108 depending on the rotating position of the rotating body 110, and any of the three holes 106 and 107 is directly above. When it rotates to the position where it opens, it enters the hole. If the game ball falls between the movable pieces 105 while the game ball is already in the standby position, the waiting game ball remains as it is, and the dropped game ball rolls to the left or right. It is discharged from the loss opening 109 to the back surface of the game board.

As shown in FIG. 3C, when the game ball enters the V (specific area 106) hole of the rotating body 110, it is detected by the specific area switch 106a described later and then discharged to the back surface of the game board, and the loss hole 107 When the ball enters the ball, it is discharged to the back surface of the game board without being detected by the specific area switch 106a.
In the lower right area of the game board 1, the 7-segment first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10, and the first special figure hold number display device 23 and four LEDs are included. 2 The special figure reservation number display device 24 is installed. Further, in the area, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a normal symbol display number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display device 7 performs a variable display of the normal symbol, and stops and displays one of the normal symbols to notify the result of the normal symbol lottery.

In the center case 5, the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 is arranged in the center, and by displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner on the screen of the LCD panel, a big hit corresponding to the first and second special figures is performed. A design effect is performed to notify the result of the lottery. Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage and the like as well as well-known ones. A large number of game nails (part of which are shown) are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out opening is provided at the bottom of the board.

FIG. 4 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 50. On the back side of the pachinko machine 50, an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that it can be opened and closed by connecting the vertical positions of one side edge (on the right side when facing FIG. 4) to the hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. .. With this configuration, when a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, pass through the flow passage, and reach the upper plate 55. It will be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (rental ball) in response to the operation of the ball lending button 57.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81. An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to a hall computer (not shown).

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. Although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Further, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and a normal symbol operation. Detection signals are input from the normal symbol operating SW22a that detects the game ball that has entered the gate 22, the winning opening SW25a that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning openings 25 to 27, and the like. In addition to this, the first count SW20a for counting the game balls entered in the first large winning opening 20, and the second count SW21a for counting the game balls entered in the second large winning opening 21 , The detection signal from the specific area SW106a or the like that detects the entry of the game ball into the specific area 106 is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 is connected to the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90 via the first special figure display device 9, the second special figure display device 10, the first special figure hold number display device 23, and the second. It controls the display of the special figure hold number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 20 by controlling the first special winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 21b to control the second special winning opening 21. The opening and closing of the second starting port 12 is controlled by controlling the opening and closing of the normal electric accessory solenoid 12b. Further, the main control device 80 controls the movable piece 105 by controlling the movable piece solenoid 105a, and controls the rotating body 110 by controlling the rotating body motor 110b.

Further, the main control device 80 is provided with a setting display device 80a, a RAM clear SW80b, and a setting key SW80c. The setting display device 80a, the RAM clear SW80b, and the setting key SW80c are arranged at positions that cannot be visually recognized or operated by the player, and by opening the inner frame, these can be visually recognized and operated. ..
The setting display device 80a has a 7-segment LED display and the like. Although the details will be described later, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment determines whether or not the special figure is correct or not, which is performed by entering the first or second starting ports 11 and 12 according to the set values of the six stages of the settings 1 to 6. It is possible to change the probability of becoming a big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a symbol hit) in stages. The setting display device 80a displays the current set value. The setting display device 80a may not be provided.

Further, the RAM clear SW80b is a switch for initializing (clearing) the RAM of the main control device 80. The RAM clear SW80b is also used for changing the set value (hereinafter, also referred to as setting change).
Further, the setting key SW80c is a portion where the setting key can be inserted. The setting key SW80c has an ON state and an OFF state, and by inserting the setting key into the setting key SW80c and turning it, it is possible to switch between the ON state and the OFF state. When the setting key SW80c is in the ON state, the jackpot setting can be changed.

Further, the main control device 80 includes a non-volatile memory (for example, EEPROM) (for example, EEPROM) for storing the current set value.
The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In the present embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW31 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

In the payout control device 81, signals from the glass frame closing SW45, the inner frame closing SW46, the ball out SW33, the payout SW31, and the full SW32 are input, and the full SW32 gives a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball out SW33, the payout motor 30 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW32 and the out-of-ball SW33 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 because the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal plate 34 is also connected to the settlement display device 59 so as to be able to communicate in both directions, and the settlement display device 59 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of game balls and a ball lending button 57 for requesting settlement. Settlement button 58 is provided. Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and also launch control device 81. A launch stop signal is transmitted to 84.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 40 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW38, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW39.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is when the player presses the launch stop SW39. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control and the like. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82. On the other hand, transmission from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the main control device 80 is impossible.

Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above. Further, the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player presses the effect button 67, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. When the player rotates the jog dial 68, a signal indicating the rotation direction and rotation speed is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.

The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as a variable display of the effect symbol (design effect).
The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out prize balls to the outside of the machine. However, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the launched game balls are collected in the game machine and circulated. The effect of the present invention can be exhibited without any problem even as an enclosed game machine that plays a game by using the machine.

[About operation]
(1) Setting change function As described above, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment can change the setting value per symbol in 6 steps of setting 1 to setting 6, and the details will be described later. The higher the value, the higher the probability that a symbol hit will occur. Of course, not limited to this, it may be possible to change the set value in 5 steps or less, or in 7 steps or more. The set value is stored in the non-volatile memory in the main control device 80. The main control device 80 saves the set value stored in the non-volatile memory at the time of turning on the power in the RAM, and sets the set value as the current set value.

In the pachinko machine 50, the setting is changed by operating the RAM clear SW80b and the setting key SW80c when the power is turned on. Specifically, when the RAM clear SW80b is turned on and the setting key SW80c is ON, and the power of the pachinko machine is turned on, the main control device 80 shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, first, the current setting value is displayed on the setting display device 80a, and each time the setting key SW80c is operated, the setting value displayed on the setting display device 80a is changed in order. Then, when the setting key SW80c is operated so as to be in the OFF state, the set value displayed on the setting display device 80a at that time becomes the current set value of the pachinko machine. At this time, the main control unit 80 saves a new current setting value in the non-volatile memory, and substituting a setting value command indicating the current setting value and a setting change command indicating that the setting has been changed. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 83.

(2) Outline The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, in the big hit lottery of the first special figure performed due to the ball entering the first starting port 11, the winning symbol is won and the ball is entered into the second starting port 12. In the big hit lottery of the second special figure, the symbol hit and the small hit are won. As an example, the probability of hitting a symbol changes according to the current set value as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the probability of a small hit is 1/8 regardless of the current set value.

When a small hit occurs, a small hit game is performed in which the second large winning opening 21 is opened for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined period (for example, twice for 1.5 seconds). During the small hit game, the movable piece 105 of the distribution accessory 100 opens and closes in a predetermined pattern. In the present embodiment, as an example, the movable piece 105 repeatedly opens and closes for 0.2 seconds and closes for 0.5 seconds. Then, during the small hit game, when the game ball enters the specific area 106 (hereinafter, also referred to as V winning), a big hit occurs. Hereinafter, the jackpot will also be referred to as a bonus hit.

When a symbol hit or a bonus hit occurs, a big hit game is performed in which the first big winning opening 20 is opened over a plurality of rounds. Specifically, 4R jackpot, 7R jackpot, and 10R jackpot are provided as a symbol hit and an accessory hit. When a 4R jackpot, a 7R jackpot, and a 10R jackpot occur, a jackpot game called a 4R game, a 7R game, or a 10R game is performed, and the total number of rounds of these jackpot games is 4, 7, 10 respectively. It has become. In addition, the maximum opening time of each round in these jackpot games is 29 seconds. However, in the big hit game performed by hitting a character, the opening of the second big winning opening 21 by the small hit game is counted as the first round. Therefore, in the big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 is opened over the total number of rounds-1 times. In other words, in the jackpot game, the actual total number of rounds is -1.

The type of symbol hit may be determined according to the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol) that is confirmed and displayed when the symbol hit occurs. In addition, the type of the accessory hit may be determined according to the type of the second special figure (small hit symbol) that is confirmed and displayed at the time of the small hit that caused the small hit game in which the accessory hit occurred. .. In addition, in the big hit lottery of the second special figure, a symbol hit may not occur. In addition, a small hit may be generated in the big hit lottery of the first special figure, and a symbol hit may not occur in the big hit lottery of the first and second special figures.

Then, when the jackpot game is completed, the game state shifts to the open extension state (hereinafter, also referred to as electric support). In the electric support, it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 12 as compared with the game state (hereinafter, the normal state) in which the electric support is not performed. As an example, during the electric support, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the second starting port 12 is opened twice for 1 second, whereas in the normal state, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the second start port 12 is opened. The starting port 12 is opened once for 0.2 seconds. In addition, during the electric support, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is the same as in the normal state, but the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery may be increased as compared with the normal state. Then, after shifting to the electric support, when a jackpot lottery for a predetermined number of continuations is performed, the electric support ends and the state shifts to the normal state.

In this embodiment, as an example, after the big hit game is completed, the game always shifts to the electric support. However, depending on the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, it may be decided whether or not to shift to the electric support after the big hit game is completed. Further, the number of times the electric support is continued may be a fixed value, or may be determined according to a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. In addition, during the electric support, the time for variable display of the first and second special figures when the big hit lottery is performed and the time for variable display of the normal symbol when the normal symbol lottery is performed are shortened. The time saving function is activated. However, the time saving function may not be activated during the electric support.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, during the normal state, a left-handed ball is hit to enter the game ball into the first starting port 11, and a symbol is hit by a big hit lottery performed due to the entry. A game is performed aiming to generate. On the other hand, during the electric support, a game in which a game ball is hit into the second starting port 12 by hitting the right side, and a symbol hit or a small hit is generated in a big hit lottery performed due to the entry. Is done. Then, even during the small hit game, a game is performed in which the right-handed hit is continuously aimed at the second large winning opening 21 and the game ball is made to enter the specific area 106 to generate a hit.

(3) Main Routine Next, the process of realizing this game progress will be described. First, FIG. 7 shows a main routine executed by the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process having a 2 ms cycle, but may be started at an interrupt cycle other than 2 ms.
In S10, it is determined whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt, and if a positive judgment is obtained (S10: yes), the process proceeds to S20, and if a negative judgment is obtained (S10: yes). S10: no), S15 performs initial settings such as CPU and I / O, and shifts to S70. When an affirmative judgment is obtained in S10, the initial value random number is updated (S20), the jackpot determination random number is updated (S25), the jackpot symbol determination random number is updated (S30), and the hit determination random number is updated (S35). ), The reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

Then, a winning confirmation process (S50) for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting port, a winning / failing determination process (S55) for performing a big hit lottery due to winning a prize at the starting port, and a sub-integrated control device. Each output process (S60) for transmitting data and commands to 83 and the like and various information for transmitting to the hall computer 87 and the like, and fraud monitoring process (S65) for detecting fraudulent activity by the player are performed.

In addition to this, a normal symbol winning / failing determination process for performing a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the normal symbol operating gate 22 of the game ball, and a normal electric accessory (second) depending on the winning in the normal symbol lottery. A sphere game process or the like for performing a sphere game that opens the starting port 12) is performed. Further, following the hit / fail determination process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game is performed. Then, in S70, the initial value random number is repeatedly updated until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(4) Start Winning Confirmation Process Next, the starting opening winning confirmation process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that this process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.
In S100, based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a, it is determined whether or not the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 has occurred. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process is shifted to S105, and it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories for the first special figure is the maximum value (4 as an example). In the case of a negative determination (S105: no), the process shifts to S110.

In S110, a random number for determining the jackpot used in the jackpot lottery, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed when the jackpot lottery is won, and whether or not to reach in the symbol production are determined. Random numbers for reach determination, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns, etc. for determining fluctuation time of special symbols are extracted. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the hold storage for the first special figure, the hold number command indicating the current hold storage number of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process is transferred to S115. To do. In S110, by determining whether or not the extracted random number is a specific value, whether or not a symbol hit or a small hit is generated due to the newly generated hold memory, and a highly expected effect in the symbol production. A look-ahead determination for determining whether or not (for example, SP reach) occurs may be performed. Then, a look-ahead command indicating the result of the look-ahead determination may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, when S100 is negatively determined or S105 is positively determined, the process proceeds to S115.

In S115, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12 based on the detection signal of the second starting port SW12a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S115: yes), the process is shifted to S120, and it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories for the second special figure is the maximum value (4 as an example). In the case of a negative determination (S120: no), the process shifts to S125.
The process performed in S125 is the process performed in S110 regarding the first special figure with respect to the second special figure. Then, the extracted random number is stored as the hold storage for the second special figure, the hold number command indicating the current hold storage number of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated. .. In S125, the pre-reading determination described above may be performed by determining whether or not the extracted random number is a specific value, and a pre-reading command indicating the result of the pre-reading determination may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Also, when S120 is determined to be affirmative, this process is terminated.

(5) Authenticity determination process Next, the accuracy / rejection determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 9 to 11.
When the hit / fail determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not one of the big hit game and the small hit game is being executed (S200), and if it is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process shifts to the special game processing, and if it is not during the big hit game (S200: no), it is determined whether or not the first or second special figure is changing (S203), and if it is not changing (S203: no), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first or second special figure is being displayed (S205), and if it is not being displayed (S205: no), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (S205). S208), if it is a negative judgment (S208: no), it is judged whether or not there is a first hold memory (S210), if it is a negative judgment (S210: no), it shifts to the special game processing, and if S208 or S210 is a positive judgment. (S208: yes, S210: yes), the process proceeds to S213. According to the determination order of S208 and S210, the big hit lottery of the second reserved memory is preferentially carried out.

In the following S213, the shift processing of the first or second reserved storage to be determined is performed. As a result, the oldest first or second reserved memory is targeted for the jackpot lottery, and 1 is subtracted from the first or second reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories.
Following S213, the value of the jackpot judgment random number of the hold memory targeted for the jackpot lottery is compared with the preset hit / fail judgment table to compare whether the random number value matches the judgment value in the hit / fail judgment table. (S215). As a result, the reserved memory is digested, and a jackpot lottery based on the reserved memory is performed.

In the following S218, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S215) is a big hit (same as the determination value). If it is affirmative (S218: yes), it is assumed that a big hit (in other words, a symbol hit) has occurred, and the symbol mode setting process is performed (S220). In the symbol mode setting process, a symbol mode for determining the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed is set based on the random number 1 for determining the jackpot symbol of the hold memory to be determined. Subsequently, the jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 of the hold storage to be determined (S223). This is a symbol group set for each type of symbol mode in order to associate the jackpot type (contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is completed) determined by the symbol mode setting with the jackpot symbol. It is a process to determine the finalized symbol from the inside.

Next, the mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S220 (S225). The mode buffer shows the contents of the game state after the big hit game determined at the time of the big hit lottery.
It is a device that stores until the end of the big hit game that sets the game state (because it is necessary to clear the open extension flag (flag indicating that the electric support is in progress) that sets the game state during the big hit game). The mode buffer does not store specific game contents (whether or not there is a shift to electric support and the duration), but stores values corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific game contents.

Next, based on the symbol mode set in S220, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 20, which is the content of the big hit game, is set (S235). Subsequently, it is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6 based on the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number of the hold memory that are the targets of the jackpot lottery. A fluctuation pattern to be the fluctuation time of the symbol to be performed is selected from the fluctuation pattern selection table (S238). When the fluctuation time of the symbol is long, a reach effect with a high degree of expectation such as SP reach may occur in the symbol effect described later, which is performed in response to the big hit lottery. Further, when the number of reserved storages corresponding to the first or second special figure is three or more, the fluctuation time may be shortened as compared with the case where it is not.

Next, the selected jackpot symbol and fluctuation pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a fluctuation instruction command (S240). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and starts the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the information of the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S218 is a negative determination (S218: no), if the determination target is the second hold memory, it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison processing of S215 is a small hit (S228), and if it is an affirmative determination (S228: yes). ), A small hit symbol to be a definite symbol is selected based on the type of special symbol, the game state, and a random number for determining the small hit symbol (S230), and then the opening pattern setting process of the small hit game is performed (S235). The opening pattern of the second big winning opening 21 and the operation of the movable piece 105 in the small hit game are set. After that, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S238), and a fluctuation instruction command that is information on the small hit symbol and the fluctuation pattern is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S240). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and the first or second special figure based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern is obtained. Start the variable display of the corresponding effect symbol. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S228 is a negative judgment (S228: no), a lost symbol to be a definite symbol is selected (S233), and then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S238), and information on the symbol and the variation pattern related to the loss is obtained. Is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S240). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and starts the variation display of the pseudo symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

Then, after the execution of S240, the process shifts to the special game process.
Next, if S203 is an affirmative determination, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S203: yes), the process proceeds to S243 of FIG. 10 to determine whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed. If it is a negative judgment (S243: no), the process proceeds to the special game process, and if it is a positive judgment (S243: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device. 10 is controlled to display the confirmed symbol selected in S223, S230, or S233 in a definite display (S245). Upon receiving the confirmation command, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pseudo symbol selected in advance to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol according to the signal. The device 6 is controlled to confirm and display the pseudo symbol. As a result, the first or second special symbol and the start and end of the variation of the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 are at the same timing (synchronized).

Following S245, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol confirmed and displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a jackpot symbol displayed in the case of a symbol hit. (S248) If the determination is affirmative (S248: yes), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time to be displayed with the confirmed symbol) is performed (S250), and it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is 1 (S253). If the determination is affirmative (S253: yes), the open extension flag is cleared (S255), and after the negative determination of S255 or S253 (S253: no), the condition device operation start process (S258) and the accessory continuation The actuating device operation start process (S260) is performed, the jackpot flag is set (S263), and the jackpot effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S265).

On the other hand, if S248 is a negative determination, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S248: no), the display setting process of the confirmed symbol (setting of the time for displaying the confirmed symbol) is performed (S268). Then, whether or not the first or second special symbol confirmed and displayed by the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a small hit symbol (in other words, whether or not a small hit has occurred). ) Is determined (S270). In the case of a small hit (S270: yes), the content of the small hit game is set (S273) and the small hit flag is set (S275). Then, a command instructing the small hit start effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S278), and the process shifts to S280. On the other hand, if it is not a small hit (S270: no), it shifts to S280.

In the following S280, it is determined whether or not the open extension flag is 1 (in other words, whether or not the electric support is in progress), and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S280: yes), the open extension for counting the duration of the electric support is performed. The counter is decremented (S282), and the process proceeds to S286. On the other hand, when the open extension flag is 0 (S208: no), the process proceeds to S286.
In S286, it is determined whether or not the open extension counter is 0, and if it is affirmative, it shifts to (S286: yes) and S288, and if it is negative, it shifts to (S286: no) and S292. In S288, the open extension flag is cleared to end the electric support, and in S290, a command instructing the electric support end effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S292.

In S292, a state designation command indicating the game state based on the result of the above process is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process shifts to the special game process.
Returning to FIG. 9, if S205 is an affirmative judgment, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S294 of FIG. 11, and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and if it is a negative judgment (S294: yes). no) The process shifts to the special game process, and if the determination is affirmative (S294: yes), the finalized symbol display end process (S296) is performed, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to control the special figure. The confirmation signal of the above is terminated, and an instruction signal for ending the confirmation display of the pseudo symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to shift to the special game processing.

(6) Special Game Process Next, the special game process executed by the main control device 80 following the hit / fail determination process will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 15.
In S300, it is determined whether or not the condition device is not operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. If it is affirmative (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit game is in progress (S302), if it is negative, it returns (S302: no), and if it is affirmative (S302: yes), it is whether or not the small hit start is being produced. If it is determined (S304) and if it is affirmative (S304: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the small hit start effect (S306). If S306 is a negative judgment (S306: no), it returns, and if it is affirmative judgment (S306: yes), a small hit opening process (S308) for opening the second large winning opening 21 is performed, and a specific area valid flag is set (S310). ), The operation of the movable piece solenoid 105a is started (S312), and this process is returned.

If S304 is a negative determination (S304: no), it is determined whether or not a small hit operation is in progress (the second big winning opening 21 is being opened) (S314), and if it is an affirmative determination (S314: yes), the second count switch 21a It is determined whether or not the number of detected balls (the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 21) is less than a predetermined number (10 as an example) (S322), and if it is a negative judgment (S322: no), it is a small hit game. It is determined whether or not the opening time of the second large winning opening 21 has expired (S324), and if it is negative, a return is made (S324: no). If S322 is an affirmative determination or S324 is an affirmative determination (S322: yes, S324: yes), the second large winning opening 21 is closed (S326), and the small hit end effect processing is performed (S328) to return. When closing the second special winning opening 21, the specific area valid flag is cleared and the operation of the movable piece solenoid 105a is stopped after the valid time of the specific area 106 ends.

If S314 is a negative determination, that is, if the opening of the second large winning opening 21 that is a small hit game has been completed (S314: no), it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit end effect has ended (S316). If it is a negative determination (S316: no), it returns, if it is an affirmative determination (S316: yes), the small hit game end process is performed (S318), the small hit flag is cleared (S320), and the return is made.

If S300 is a negative judgment, that is, during a big hit game (S300: no), the process proceeds to S330 in FIG. 13, it is determined whether the first big winning opening 20 and the second big winning opening 21 are closed, and a positive judgment is made. If (S330: yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start production is in progress (S332), if it is affirmative (S332: yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start production time has ended (S334), and if it is negative (S334). : No) If the result is affirmative (S334: yes), the first large winning opening 20 is opened (S336) and the return is made. As a result, the first big winning opening 20 is opened in the first round game of the big hit game.

If S332 is a negative judgment, that is, if the jackpot start effect is not in progress (S332: no), it is judged whether or not it is in the interval between openings (S338), and if it is affirmative judgment (S338: yes), it is judged whether or not it is the end time of the interval. Then (S340), if a negative judgment is made (S340: no), a return is made, and if a positive judgment is made (S340: yes), the first large winning opening 20 is opened (S346). As a result, in the second and subsequent rounds of the big hit game, the first big winning opening 20 is always opened.

If S338 is a negative judgment, that is, the first big winning opening 20 and the second big winning opening 21 are closed, but neither the big hit start production nor the opening interval is in progress (S338: no), it is judged whether or not the big hit end production is in progress. (S348) If the negative determination is made (S348: no), the jackpot start effect process for transmitting a command instructing the jackpot start effect to the sub-integrated control device 83 is performed (S350) and the result is returned. On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (S348: yes), the process proceeds to S380 in FIG.

If S330 is a negative determination, that is, if the first winning opening 20 is open (S330: no), the process proceeds to S354 in FIG. 14, and it is determined whether or not the first count switch 20a has detected a game ball (S354). If the determination is affirmative (S354: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of detected first count switches 20a is less than 10 (S356).
If S356 is an affirmative judgment or S354 is a negative judgment (S356: yes, S354: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first prize opening 20 has expired (S358), and if it is a negative judgment (S358: no). If the player returns and S358 is determined to be affirmative or S356 is determined to be negative (S358: yes, S356: no), the first large winning opening 20 is closed (S360). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the final round (S362), and if it is the final round (S362: yes), the jackpot end effect processing is performed to send a command instructing the jackpot end effect to the sub integrated control device 83 (S362: yes). S364), return. On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S362: no), the inter-round interval processing is performed, a command instructing the inter-round interval effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S366), and the process returns.

S380 of FIG. 15, which shifts to the case where S348 is an affirmative determination, determines whether or not the time for the jackpot end effect has ended, returns if it is a negative determination (S380: no), and returns if it is an affirmative determination (S380: yes). The operation stop process (S382) of the accessory continuous operation device and the operation stop process (S384) of the condition device are performed, the mode buffer set in S225 is referred to (S386), the release extension flag is set (S388), and the release extension counter is set. Is set (S390), the mode buffer is cleared (S392), the end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S394), and the state specification command indicating the game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S396). , Clear the jackpot flag (S398) and return.

(7) Accessory Hit Detection Process Next, the accessory hit detection process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The accessory hit detection process is executed periodically. In addition, the accessory hit detection process may be called from the main routine.
In S400, it is determined whether or not the specific area valid flag is set. In the case of an affirmative determination (S400: yes), the process proceeds to S405, and in the case of a negative determination (S400: no), a return is made. In S405, it is determined whether or not the specific area switch 106a has detected the game ball, and if it is a negative determination (S405: no), it returns, and if it is an affirmative determination (S405: yes), the small hit symbol is referred to (S410). The mode buffer setting process (S415) similar to that of S225 is performed according to the type of the small hit symbol, and the bonus game setting process (S420) for setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening is performed.

Subsequently, the second large winning opening 21 is closed (S425), the drive of the movable piece solenoid 105b is stopped (S430), the specific area valid flag is cleared (S435), and the small hit flag is cleared (S440). ), It is determined whether or not the open extension flag is 1 (S445), and if it is affirmative (S445: yes), the open extension flag is cleared (S450).
Following the negative determination (S445: no) of S450 or S445, the condition device operation start process (S455) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S460) are performed, the jackpot flag is set (S465), and the jackpot is hit. The start effect instruction command and the state instruction command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S470, S475) and returned. In addition, the jackpot start production instruction command indicates that the jackpot game is started by hitting a character (in other words, a V prize has occurred), and the total number of rounds of the jackpot game and the second jackpot 21 An open pattern or the like may be shown.

(8) Production The sub-integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 performs production via the production screen of the production symbol display device 6, the speaker 66, the LED, and the lamp 26 in accordance with a command from the main control device 80. Depending on the effect, for example, the progress of the game is shown, the result of the big hit lottery is suggested, or the current set value is suggested.

Specifically, for example, the sub-integrated control device 83 may perform a symbol effect on the effect screen when the big hit lottery is performed. In the symbol effect, the pseudo symbol is variablely displayed in a plurality of variable areas (for example, three variable areas arranged side by side) provided on the effect screen, and the pseudo symbol is confirmed and displayed in each variable area. Then, the result of the big hit lottery is notified by the combination of the pseudo symbols that are confirmed and displayed. In addition, depending on the mode of reach in the symbol effect, the probability (in other words, the degree of expectation) that a symbol hit or a small hit (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as a hit) is notified in the symbol effect is shown. In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 may perform a notice effect suggesting that the result will be won in the big hit lottery in which the result is notified by the symbol effect together with the symbol effect on the effect screen. In the notice production, the degree of expectation of winning in the big hit lottery is shown. Further, in the present embodiment, a pseudo-ream described later is performed as one of the advance notice effects.

Further, for example, when the hold memory occurs, the sub-integrated control device 83 may display the hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory on the effect screen, or the hold memory may be displayed at a stage before the hold memory is digested. You may perform a hold notice effect suggesting that you will win in the big hit lottery based on. Specifically, in the hold notice effect, a hit may be suggested by changing the hold symbol, or a hit may be suggested by displaying an image different from the hold symbol.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 may have a plurality of effect modes in which the characters and motifs that appear are different, for example. Then, the production mode may be appropriately switched to produce the content according to the production mode. In addition, the effect mode may be switched according to the change in the gaming state.
In addition to this, the sub-integrated control device 83 may, for example, perform a small hit effect indicating that a small hit game is being performed, or when a V prize is generated in the small hit game, a combination A V winning effect indicating that a hit has occurred may be performed. Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 may perform a big hit effect of displaying the current number of rounds, the number of balls entered into the first big winning opening 20, and the like while the big hit game is being performed.

(9) Pseudo-ream The sub-integrated control device 83 performs a pseudo-ream as one of the advance notice effects when the symbol effect is being performed. In the pseudo-ream, the variation display of the pseudo-symbol is simulated a plurality of times in one symbol production. Specifically, in the pseudo-ream, the variation display of the pseudo symbol in each variation area is temporarily stopped (hereinafter, also referred to as temporary stop), and then the variation display of the pseudo symbol in each variation area is restarted. .. By performing the restart in this way, two pseudo fluctuation displays (hereinafter, also referred to as pseudo fluctuations) occur before and after the restart. It should be noted that, in one symbol production, the X + 1th pseudo fluctuation is performed by performing the Xth temporary stop and restart (X is an integer of 1 or more). Hereinafter, the number of restarts in the pseudo-ream will be referred to as the number of continuations. Not limited to this, the number of times that the pseudo-variation occurs in the pseudo-ream may be the number of continuations.

Further, when the pseudo-ream is performed, any one of a plurality of predetermined times is selected as the maximum value of the number of continuations allowed in the pseudo-ream. The selected maximum value is notified at any timing in the period from the start to the end of the symbol effect in which the pseudo-ream is performed. That is, by notifying the maximum value, the final number of continuations in the pseudo-ream (in other words, the number of continuations when the pseudo-ream ends) is suggested. Of course, it is not clear whether the number of continuations will reach the maximum value until the pseudo-ream progresses to a certain stage.

Then, when the number of continuations of the pseudo-ream reaches the maximum value notified for the pseudo-ream (in other words, the suggested final number of continuations) (hereinafter, also referred to as the success of the pseudo-ream), a big hit lottery It is shown that the expectation of winning is high (hereinafter, the expectation is high). That is, in this case, a win in the big hit lottery is suggested. On the other hand, when the final number of continuations has not reached the maximum value, it is shown that the expectation of winning in the big hit lottery is low.

In addition, for example, the number of continuations of the pseudo-ream may exceed the maximum value. Then, in this case, it is possible to show a higher degree of expectation than when the final number of continuations is the maximum value, and to give the player further expectations, or conversely, than in this case. It may show a low degree of expectation and allow the player to expect that the number of continuations of the pseudo-ream does not exceed the maximum value. As a result, it is possible to provide unprecedented playability and entertain the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, as an example, a pseudo-ream is performed during the electric support. Generally, during the electric support, the fluctuation time of the special figure is shortened by the time saving function. By performing the pseudo-ream of the present embodiment in which the maximum value of the number of continuations fluctuates during the electric support, even if only a short production time can be secured for the pseudo-ream, by reducing the maximum value, the pseudo-ream can be used. It can show high expectations. Of course, a pseudo-ream may be performed other than during the electric support. According to the pseudo-ream of the present embodiment, it is possible to show a high degree of expectation in a short time even when not in the electric support. On the other hand, if a long production time can be secured for the pseudo-ream, the maximum value can be increased to incite the player for a long period of time and entertain the player.

(10) Specific Example of Pseudo-Ream Next, a specific example of the pseudo-ream will be described. In the symbol effect shown by the effect screen 500 of FIG. 17A, the variation display of the pseudo symbol is performed in the variation areas 501 to 503. Then, before the first temporary stop in the pseudo-ream is performed, the maximum value of the pseudo-ream (hereinafter, also referred to as M) is selected from a plurality of times (7 to 10 times as an example). As an example, even if the maximum value of the pseudo-ream performed in the symbol production that notifies the result of the big hit lottery based on the hold memory is set when the game ball enters the start port and the hold memory occurs. good. Then, before the first temporary stop is performed, M display areas are displayed on the effect screen 500, and the maximum value of the pseudo-ream is indicated by the number of display areas.

In this specific example, M = 8 is set as an example, and in FIG. 17B, the first to eighth display areas 510 to 517 are displayed. The first to eighth display areas 510 to 517 correspond to the first to eighth restarts (in other words, the second to ninth pseudo fluctuations), respectively. Further, in each display area 510 to 517, any one of a plurality of predetermined types of items is displayed. For each type of item, the degree of expectation that a restart will be performed (in other words, the probability that a restart will be performed) is set, and the degree of expectation of the item displayed in the display area is set in the display area. Indicates the degree of expectation that the corresponding restart will occur.

Then, after displaying the first to eighth display areas 510 to 517, the pseudo symbols are temporarily stopped in order in the left and right fluctuation areas 501 and 503 (FIG. 17 (c)). After that, when the pseudo-continuous symbol, which is a pseudo symbol indicating that the restart is performed, is temporarily stopped in the medium fluctuation area 502 (FIG. 17 (d)), the first restart is performed in each fluctuation area 501 to 503. Is performed, and the second pseudo-variation is started. At this time, the items displayed in the first display area 510 are deleted (FIG. 17 (e)).

On the other hand, if the pseudo-series symbol is not temporarily stopped in the medium fluctuation area 502 and the pseudo-series symbol that is not the pseudo-series symbol (hereinafter, the normal pseudo-symbol) is temporarily stopped, the restart is not performed and the pseudo-series ends. At this time, the symbol effect may be completed by definitely displaying the pseudo symbols displayed in the variable areas 501 to 503.
Further, in FIG. 17D, as an example, the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopped in the medium fluctuation area 502 has the same shape as the item corresponding to the first restart. That is, before the first temporary stop, the pseudo-continuous symbol corresponding to the item displayed in the first display area 510 appears in the medium fluctuation area 502, so that the expectation of the first restart is high. Shown. Of course, even when a pseudo-linkage symbol corresponding to an item appears, there may be a case where the pseudo-linkage symbol does not temporarily stop and is not restarted. In addition, there may be a case where a restart is performed when a pseudo-continuous symbol that does not correspond to the item appears.

After that, even during the second pseudo-variation, as in the case of the first temporary stop, a pseudo-continuous symbol corresponding to the item displayed in the second display area 511 appears in the medium-variation area 502, and the second restart is performed. It is suggested that it will be done. Then, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped in the medium fluctuation area 502 (FIG. 17 (f)), the second restart is performed, and the items in the second display area 511 are erased (FIG. 18 (a)). ). Further, the 3rd to 7th temporary stop and restart are also performed in the same manner as the 1st and 2nd times.

Then, when the eighth restart is performed after the temporary stop in the eighth pseudo-variation, a high degree of expectation is shown. In the examples of FIGS. 18B and 18C, temporary stops are made in order in the left and right fluctuation areas 501 and 503 even during the eighth pseudo fluctuation. Then, in the same manner as the 1st to 7th times, when the pseudo-continuous symbol corresponding to the item displayed in the 8th display area 517 appears in the medium fluctuation area 502 and the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the 8th time is performed. Is restarted, and a high degree of expectation is shown (FIG. 18 (d)). On the other hand, when the normal pseudo symbol is temporarily stopped in the medium fluctuation area 502 after the eighth pseudo fluctuation, the eighth restart is not performed (FIG. 18 (e)), and the high degree of expectation is not shown.

In addition, during the 8th pseudo fluctuation, a fanning effect suggesting that the 8th restart will be performed after the 8th temporary stop is performed in the left and right fluctuation areas 501 and 503 is performed. Is also good. In FIGS. 18B and 18C, displaying image 520 as an example suggests an eighth restart.
Further, the modes of temporary stop and restart are not limited to those described above. For example, in each temporary stop, the normal pseudo symbol may be temporarily stopped in the medium fluctuation area 502 and then restarted. good. Further, the temporary stops in each of the variable areas 501 to 503 may be performed in a different order from those described above, or may be performed at the same time. Further, the restart may be performed in each of the variable areas 501 to 503 without explicitly performing a temporary stop. Specifically, for example, the movement speed of the pseudo symbol in the fluctuation display in each fluctuation area 501 to 503 may be reduced, and then the restart may be performed.

Further, for example, in the pseudo-ream, M-1 restart (in other words, M pseudo-variation) is always performed, and depending on whether or not the M-th restart is performed, the degree of expectation is high. It may be indicated whether or not there is. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), the same item may be displayed in each display area before the first temporary stop is performed, or at least a part of each display area. May display different items. Further, at this time, even if the degree of expectation that the Mth restart is performed is shown by changing the item or displaying a numerical value or the like immediately before the restart corresponding to the item is performed. good. By doing so, the degree of expectation can be indicated by whether or not M times of restarting are performed, and the game is played depending on whether or not each pseudo-ream restart corresponding to each item is performed as described above. It is possible to entertain the player in a way different from fanning the person.

Further, as in the present embodiment, by displaying the item corresponding to each pseudo-variation in advance, the player is expected to perform the pseudo-variation before the first restart. Or, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the pseudo-variation will be performed several times ahead. Specifically, for example, even if the expectation of each item corresponding to the first four pseudo-variations is low, if the expectation of each item corresponding to the subsequent four pseudo-variations is high, the player It is expected that the first four pseudo-variations will be performed somehow. On the contrary, if the expectation of each item corresponding to the first four pseudo fluctuations is high and the expectation of each item corresponding to the subsequent four pseudo fluctuations is low, the player first. You can see the four pseudo-fluctuations with peace of mind, but you will be nervous about the subsequent four pseudo-variations.
In this way, it is possible to incite the player in various patterns.

(11) Method for determining the maximum value of the pseudo-ream In the specific example described above, the maximum value of the pseudo-ream is determined by lottery from 7 to 10 times, but the maximum value may be set by various methods. Specifically, for example, the maximum value may be set according to the game situation, or the range of the number of times that the maximum value can be selected according to the game situation (hereinafter, the selection range) is defined and is within the selection range. The maximum value may be selected by lottery.

For example, the maximum value or selection range of the pseudo-ream may be determined according to the effect mode. To give a specific example, when A to C effect modes are provided, the maximum value is 5 times (or the selection range is 4 to 6 times) in the A effect mode, and the maximum is in the B effect mode. The value may be set to 6 times (or the selection range is 5 to 7 times), and in the case of the C effect mode, the maximum value may be set to 7 times (or the selection range is 6 to 8 times). As a result, the player can be made to feel that the pseudo-ream is unlikely to succeed in the effect mode in which the maximum value of the pseudo-ream is large, and conversely, the player is likely to feel that the pseudo-ream is likely to be successful in the effect mode in which the maximum value is small. Therefore, it is possible to give each effect mode a feature, and it is possible to enhance the fun of transitioning to the effect mode.

In addition, the maximum value or selection range of the pseudo-ream may be determined according to the gaming state. Specifically, for example, when the gaming state is a privilege state, a smaller maximum value or selection range may be set as compared with the case where the gaming state is a normal state (a state other than the privilege state). On the contrary, a larger maximum value or selection range may be set. The privilege state may be, for example, an open extension state or a state in which the time saving function is activated (time saving state). Further, when the probability variation function that increases the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is activated after the jackpot game is completed, the probability variation function is in operation (probability variation state) may be set as a privilege state. Further, for example, when the privilege state is set to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special figure is shortened, but by reducing the maximum value of the pseudo-ream, the player's expectation can be increased even in a short time. Further, in this case, for example, by increasing the maximum value of the pseudo-ream, it is possible to intentionally perform a strange effect and entertain the player.

Further, when the probability change function is provided, the latent probability change function that operates the probability change function without clearly indicating the game state may be provided. Specifically, there is a latent probability change mode, which is an effect mode that shifts between when the probability change function is activated and when it is not activated. During the latent probability change mode, the player activates the probability change function from the effect. It may not be possible to determine whether or not it is. Then, in the latent probability change mode, the maximum value or the selection range of the pseudo-ream may be determined with a probability depending on whether or not the probability change function is operating. That is, during the latent probability change mode, it may be suggested whether or not the probability change function is activated by the maximum value or the selection range of the pseudo-ream. Specifically, for example, when the probability change function is activated in the latent probability change mode, there is a 90% probability that the maximum value will be 5 times, and a 10% probability that the maximum value will be 3 times and the probability change. If the function is not working, there is a 10% chance that the maximum value will be 5 times, and a 90% chance that the maximum value will be 3 times. As a result, the player will confirm which maximum value is selected in the pseudo-ream while expecting that the probability variation function is operating. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the pseudo-ren for purposes other than grasping the degree of expectation of winning.

Further, for example, the maximum value or selection range of the pseudo-ream may be determined according to the number of consecutive chans. The number of consecutive chans means the number of times per symbol or character that occurs continuously across the privilege state. Specifically, for example, as the number of consecutive chans increases, the maximum value or selection range of the pseudo-ream may increase, or conversely, may decrease.
Further, the maximum value or the selection range of the pseudo-ream may be determined according to the current set value. In other words, the maximum value of the pseudo-ream or the selection range may suggest the current setting value. Specifically, for example, as the current set value becomes higher (in favor of the player), a larger maximum value or selection range may be set, and conversely, a smaller maximum value or selection range may be set. It may be set. Specifically, for example, when the current setting value is 4 to 6, there is a 70% probability that the maximum value will be 5 times, a 30% probability that the maximum value will be 3 times, and the current setting. When the value is 1 to 3, the maximum value may be 5 times with a probability of 30%, and the maximum value may be 3 times with a probability of 70%. As a result, the player will confirm which maximum value is selected in the pseudo-ream while expecting that the set value is high. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the pseudo-ren for purposes other than grasping the degree of expectation of winning.

Further, for example, the maximum value or the selection range of the pseudo-ream may be determined according to the fluctuation time of the symbol effect (in other words, the fluctuation time of the special figure). Further, for example, the maximum value or selection range of the pseudo-ream may be determined depending on whether or not the fluctuation time of the effect symbol is shortened by the number of reserved storages being a predetermined number or more. Specifically, for example, as the fluctuation time becomes shorter, a smaller maximum value may be selected, and conversely, a larger maximum value may be selected. Further, for example, when a smaller maximum value is selected as the number of reserved memories increases, the player feels that a pseudo-continuous success is likely to occur if the maximum value is small, so that as many reserved memories as possible occur. You will be able to fire more game balls, and as a result, the operating rate will improve.

In addition, the maximum value or the selection range may be determined with a probability depending on whether or not a hit is notified in the symbol effect in which the pseudo-ream is performed in the pseudo-ream that makes the pseudo-ream successful. That is, when the pseudo-ream is successful, it may be suggested whether or not a hit will occur depending on the number of continuations and the maximum value. Specifically, for example, in a pseudo-ream that is a successful pseudo-ream, if a hit is made in the symbol production, the maximum value is 6 times with a probability of 80%, and the maximum value is 4 times with a probability of 20%. At the same time, if the design is lost, the maximum value may be 6 times with a probability of 10%, and the maximum value may be 4 times with a probability of 90%. Further, for example, when the maximum value of the pseudo-ream that makes the pseudo-ream successful is a specific value (for example, 5 times), the hit may be notified by the symbol effect with a probability of 95%. In this case, it may be notified that the selected maximum value is a specific value and the possibility of hitting is high. As a result, if the maximum value notified at the start of the pseudo-ream has a high probability of being a hit at the time of success of the pseudo-ream, the player strongly hopes that the pseudo-ream will be successful. Can be entertained.

Further, in the pseudo-ream that succeeds in the pseudo-ream, when the hit is notified by the symbol effect in which the pseudo-ream is performed, the maximum value or the selection range of the pseudo-ream has a probability according to the corresponding type. It may be determined. That is, when the pseudo-ream is successful, the type of hit may be suggested by the number of continuations and the maximum value. The type of hit may be, for example, a symbol hit or a small hit. Further, the types of hits are classified into a plurality of types according to, for example, the difference in the number of rounds of the big hit game performed due to the hit and the difference in the game state that shifts after the big hit game. There may be. It should be noted that such a difference in the number of rounds and the gaming state can be determined based on the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol indicated by the command received from the main control device 80. Specifically, for example, in the case of a symbol hit, the maximum value is 5 times with a probability of 90%, the maximum value is 3 times with a probability of 10%, and 10% in the case of a small hit. The maximum value may be 5 times with a probability of, and the maximum value may be 3 times with a probability of 90%.

In addition, whether or not there is a win in the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory that exists when the pseudo-ream is performed, and whether a highly expected reach is generated in the symbol production that notifies the result of the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory. The maximum value or selection range of the pseudo-ream may be determined with a probability depending on whether or not. That is, a look-ahead effect suggesting whether or not a hit occurs due to the hold storage may be performed depending on the maximum value or the selection range of the pseudo-ream. It should be noted that whether or not there is a hit due to the hold storage and whether or not a reach with a high degree of expectation occurs is grasped by the look-ahead command received from the main control device 80.

(12) Others In the specific example described above, the maximum value of the pseudo-ream is indicated by the number of display areas of the items displayed on the effect screen. However, the method of indicating the maximum value is not limited to this, and for example, the maximum value may be indicated by displaying a number on the effect screen. Further, for example, the maximum value may be indicated by providing an effect pattern such as a character or a background image corresponding to each selectable maximum value and performing the effect with the effect pattern corresponding to the selected maximum value. .. Further, for example, the maximum value may be indicated by a liquid crystal screen, an LED, or the like provided separately from the effect screen, or the maximum value may be indicated by the color of light emitted from a light emitter such as a lamp, sound, or the like. Is also good.

Further, in the specific example described above, the maximum value (M times) of the pseudo-ream is notified before the first temporary stop of the pseudo-ream is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum value may be notified at a timing before the final temporary stop or restart in the pseudo-ream, for example. Further, for example, the maximum value may be notified during the last pseudo fluctuation. In this case, the maximum value may be notified by not explicitly displaying the maximum value but indicating whether or not the number of continuations has reached the maximum value since the last restart was performed.

Further, the maximum value may be suggested without explicitly indicating the maximum value. That is, for example, the maximum value of the pseudo-ream may be notified with a predetermined reliability. That is, the maximum value of the erroneous pseudo-ream may be notified with a predetermined probability. Further, for example, a plurality of maximum values may be indicated, such as "the maximum value of the pseudo-ream is 4 times or 5 times". Then, after the last restart is performed, it may be notified whether or not the number of continuations generated in the pseudo-ream has reached the maximum value, thereby indicating whether or not the expectation is high.

Further, for example, the maximum value of the pseudo-ream may be selected from the selection range by the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 by the player. Further, for example, when the effect pattern is selected by the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 by the player during the design effect, the maximum value of the pseudo-ream is determined according to the effect pattern selected by the player. You may.

(13) Pseudo-sequential start processing Next, a pseudo-sequential start process in which the pseudo-series is started and the first restart is performed will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S600, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a variation instruction command instructing the start of the symbol effect has been received from the main control device 80. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S600: yes), the process proceeds to S605, and when a negative determination is obtained (S600: no), this process is terminated.

In S605, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines the content of the symbol effect and the advance notice effect to be performed together with the symbol effect based on the fluctuation time indicated by the received variation instruction command. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the symbol production develops into SP reach, and whether or not the pseudo-ream is performed. Further, when the pseudo-ream is performed, the mode of the pseudo-ream (for example, the maximum value (M times), the final number of continuations, etc.) is determined by the above-mentioned method.

In S610, it is determined whether or not the pseudo-ream is performed in the started symbol production. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S610: yes), the process proceeds to S615, and when a negative determination is obtained (S610: no), this process is terminated.
In S615, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the above-mentioned number of display areas corresponding to the maximum value selected in S610 on the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and displays items in each display area. .. That is, the maximum value of the pseudo-ream is indicated by the number of display areas. After that, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs the first temporary stop on the effect screen (S620), and S6.
Move to 25.

In S625, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the pseudo-linked symbol has been temporarily stopped. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S625: yes), the process proceeds to S630, and when a negative determination is obtained (S625: no), the process proceeds to S640.
In S630, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs the first restart (in other words, the second pseudo-variation) on the effect screen, sets the number of continuations of the pseudo-ream to one (S635), and performs this process. finish.

On the other hand, in S640, the sub-integrated control device 83 does not restart the pseudo-ream, but terminates the pseudo-ream. At this time, the symbol effect may be terminated while the temporarily stopped pseudo symbol is confirmed and displayed. Then, this process ends.
(14) Pseudo-continuous continuation process Next, the pseudo-continuous continuation process for restarting the 2nd to Mth times will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S700, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the pseudo-ream is being executed. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S700: yes), the process proceeds to S705, and when a negative determination is obtained (S700: no), this process is terminated.
In S705, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the number of continuations in the pseudo-ream is less than M times. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S705: yes), the process proceeds to S710, and when a negative determination is obtained (S705: no), this process is terminated.

In S710, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the timing of the Xth temporary stop has arrived. In addition, X is an integer of 2 or more and M or less. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S710: yes), the process proceeds to S715, and when a negative determination is obtained (S710: no), this process is terminated.
In S715, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs the Xth temporary stop on the effect screen, and shifts to S720.

In S720, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the pseudo-linked symbol has been temporarily stopped. Then, when a positive determination is obtained (S720: yes), the process proceeds to S725, and when a negative determination is obtained (S720: no), the process proceeds to S735.
In S725, the sub-integrated control device 83 restarts the X-th time on the effect screen, sets the number of continuations of the pseudo-ream to X times (S730), and ends this process.

On the other hand, in S735, the sub-integrated control device 83 does not restart the pseudo-ream, but terminates the pseudo-ream. At this time, the symbol effect may be terminated while the temporarily stopped pseudo symbol is confirmed and displayed. Then, this process ends.
[Other Embodiments]
(1) The pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment is configured as a 1-type and 2-type mixer, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to various types of pachinko machines in which a symbol effect is performed. Specifically, for example, the pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment may be configured as a so-called type 1 pachinko machine provided with, for example, a probability change function, a time saving function, and an opening extension function. Further, for example, in a so-called two-type pachinko machine, when performing a symbol effect for notifying the result of a lottery for allocating the number of rounds of a special game, a pseudo-ream similar to the above embodiment may be performed. Further, for example, in a symbol production for notifying the result of a normal symbol lottery, a pseudo-ream similar to the above embodiment may be performed. Further, for example, when a symbol effect is performed when the lottery result is notified on the effect screen of the rotary game machine, a pseudo-ream similar to the above embodiment may be performed.

(2) In the above embodiment, the pseudo-ream is performed in the symbol production performed on the production screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in a pachinko machine that uses a plurality of drums, which are rotating bodies on which a plurality of pseudo symbols are drawn, to produce a symbol, the pseudo-ream may be performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. Further, in the drum of the rotary game machine, a pseudo-ream may be performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

(3) In the above embodiment, as an example, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the restart is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the restart may be performed when a specific combination of pseudo symbols (for example, pseudo symbols constituting the forward or misaligned stitches) is temporarily stopped.
[Correspondence with claims]
The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine, and the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol display device 6 correspond to an example of the symbol effect means. Further, S215 of the winning / failing determination process corresponds to an example of the lottery means. Further, S605 and S615 of the pseudo-continuous start processing correspond to an example of the selection means, and S620 to S640 correspond to an example of the pseudo-continuous means. Further, S700 to S735 of the pseudo-ream continuous processing correspond to an example of the pseudo-ream means. In addition, a big hit game, a small hit game, or a transition to a privilege state corresponds to an example of a privilege. Further, the pseudo symbol corresponds to an example of the symbol.

1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 6 ... Directional symbol display device, 9 ... 1st special symbol display device, 10 ... 2nd special symbol display device, 11 ... 1st start port, 12 ... 2nd start port, 20 ... 1st prize opening, 21 ... 2nd prize opening, 22 ... normal symbol operation gate, 50 ... pachinko machine, 80 ... main control device, 82 ... production symbol control device, 83 ... sub integrated control device.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that gives benefits to players when they win the lottery.
The lottery means for performing the lottery and
A symbol effect means for notifying the result of the lottery by displaying the symbol in the variable area after displaying the variation of the symbol in the variable area.
In the symbol effect, a pseudo-ream means for performing a pseudo-ream that causes a pseudo-variation display a plurality of times by restarting the variation display,
In the pseudo-ream, one of the number of times the restart occurs and the number of times the pseudo-variation display occurs is defined as the number of continuations, and is predetermined when the pseudo-ream is performed in the symbol production. A selection means for selecting one of a plurality of times as the maximum value of the number of continuations allowed in the pseudo-ream and notifying or suggesting the selected maximum value before the end of the symbol effect. With,
The pseudo-ream means wins in the lottery in which the result is notified in the symbol production in which the pseudo-ream is performed, depending on whether or not the number of continuations generated in the pseudo-ream reaches the maximum value. To show the degree of expectation of
A game machine featuring.

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