JP2021029403A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of exhibiting various game properties by change of a set value of a jackpot probability.SOLUTION: A game machine can set a jackpot probability at which jackpot occurs in a win/loss lottery to a selected probability out of a plurality of probabilities by a prescribed operation, if a result of the win/loss lottery is jackpot and when a result of the win/loss lottery is small winning and game balls which entered a big winning hole pass a specific region in the small winning game, the game machine executes the jackpot game. In addition, after finish of the jackpot game, a privilege game state which is advantageous for causing game balls toward a second start hole to enter thereto, is generated, and if an execution number of the win/loss lottery reaches a prescribed number in the privilege game state, the privilege game state is finished. In addition, an average continuation number of the privilege game state which is generated when the result of the win/loss lottery is jackpot and an average continuation number of the privilege game state which is generated when the game balls which entered the big winning hole pass the specific region in the small winning game, are set so as to become different each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine having both type 1 gaming property and type 2 gaming property has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this game machine, normally, when a game ball enters the first starting port by left-handed, a lottery is performed for each type, and when a big hit is won, a big hit game is executed and a time is shortened after the big hit game is completed. Move to. The time saving state continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the second starting port when the normal symbol is stopped at the hit symbol is extended. .. Then, when a game ball enters the second starting opening by right-handed hit, a lottery for each type or small hit is performed, and when a small hit is won, the large winning opening provided with a specific area inside is opened, and the said When the game ball that has entered the big winning opening passes through a specific area, a game per type 2 (big hit game) is executed.

In addition, when the symbol that is variablely displayed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the starting port is stopped and displayed at a predetermined hit symbol, the game is played in the game machine that executes the big hit game that opens the big winning opening. It has also been proposed that a store employee or the like can change the setting of the jackpot probability by operating the setting change switch (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-050608 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-312748

By the way, even in the type 1 type 2 type mixer, it is possible to consider changing the jackpot probability by selecting one of the set values from a plurality of set values. However, according to the technique described in Cited Document 2 above, only the jackpot probability can be changed, and the small hit probability cannot be changed. For this reason, in a gaming machine that generates the same number of time saving states (privilege gaming states) for each type and for each type 2, for example, if the jackpot probability is increased, the advantage in the time saving state (consecutive chan probability) is also linked. And it gets expensive.

The game machine of the present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and is a big hit when the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit and when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening in the small hit game passes through a specific area. The main purpose of the game machine is to provide a game machine capable of exhibiting various game characteristics by changing the set value of the jackpot probability.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention
The first starting port and
The second starting port and
A big prize opening with a specific area inside,
A winning / losing lottery means for performing a winning / failing lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port or the second starting port, and
When the result of the winning / failing lottery is a small hit, the small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game that opens the large winning opening, and the small hit game executing means.
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a jackpot and when a game ball that has entered the jackpot in the small hit game passes through the specific area.
A jackpot probability setting means that sets the jackpot probability of a jackpot in the winning / losing lottery to a probability selected from a plurality of probabilities by a predetermined operation, and
After the end of the big hit game, a privilege game state generating means for generating a privilege game state advantageous for entering the game ball into the second starting port, and a privilege game state generating means.
When the number of times the winning / failing lottery is executed reaches a predetermined number in the privileged game state, the privileged game state ending means for ending the privileged game state and the privileged game state ending means.
With
The average number of continuations of the privileged gaming state that occurs when the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit, and the game ball that enters the big winning opening in the small hit game passes through the specific area. Different from the average number of continuations of the privilege game state,
The gist is that.

In the game machine of the present invention, the jackpot probability of becoming a jackpot in the winning / losing lottery is set to the probability selected by a predetermined operation from a plurality of probabilities, and the first starting port or the second starting port is set. If the result of the winning / failing lottery performed based on the winning of the game ball is a big hit (also referred to as "design hit"), the result of the winning / losing lottery becomes a small hit and the game that entered the big winning opening in the small hit game. When the ball passes through a specific area (also referred to as "feature hit"), a jackpot game is executed. In addition, after the jackpot game is completed, a privilege game state is generated, which is advantageous for inserting the game ball into the second starting port, and when the number of times of execution of the winning / failing lottery reaches a predetermined number in the privilege game state, the privilege game End the state. That is, the privileged game state continues until the number of times the winning / failing lottery is executed reaches a predetermined number of times. Then, the average number of continuations of the privilege game state that occurs when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit (per symbol) and the case where the game ball that has entered the big winning opening in the small hit game passes through a specific area (feature). Make it different from the average number of continuations of the privilege game state that occurs in (hit). The higher the jackpot probability of the winning / failing lottery, the higher the proportion of the symbol hits in the jackpot. Therefore, for example, if the average number of continuations per symbol is less than the average number of continuations per character, As a result of the average number of continuations of the privilege game state that occurs after the end of the big hit game decreases, the probability of a big hit (probability of consecutive chan) before the end of the special game state decreases. In other words, if the jackpot probability is high, the jackpot probability (first hit probability) is high in the normal state, while the consecutive chan probability is low, and if the jackpot probability is low, the first hit probability is low, while the continuous chan probability is low. It becomes a game with a high probability. On the contrary, if the average number of continuations per character is less than the average number of continuations per symbol, the probability of continuous chan is extremely higher than that of a game configuration that does not have a symbol per and a character per. Can be increased, or the probability of consecutive chans can be extremely reduced. As a result, it is possible to obtain a gaming machine capable of exhibiting various game characteristics by changing the set value of the jackpot probability.

Here, the reciprocal of the highest probability, which has at least the highest jackpot probability among the plurality of probabilities, may be smaller than the average number of continuations of the privileged gaming state that occurs when a jackpot is hit per accessory. In this way, if the jackpot probability is set to at least the highest probability, the symbol hit is likely to occur in the privilege game state that occurs when the jackpot is hit by the accessory, so that the bonus game state given after the symbol hit is given. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of big hits (ream chan) in.

According to the game machine of the present invention, there is a big hit in a game machine that executes a big hit game when the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit and when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening in the small hit game passes through a specific area. Various playability can be exhibited by changing the set value of the probability.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as one Example of this invention. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a schematic block diagram of a sorting apparatus 40. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game processing per ordinary symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd special symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of the sorting device 40, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. Hereinafter, an example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixed type pachinko machine having both type 1 playability and type 2 playability will be described. In addition, in the normal state of the 1 type 2 type mixed type pachinko machine, a big hit (design hit) is drawn based on the entry of the game ball into the 1st starting port by left-handed hit, and a big hit occurs. Then, when the big hit game is executed (one kind of game playability), the big hit occurs and the time saving function is activated (time saving state), it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port by right-handed hitting, and the first 2 Whether it is a big hit or a small hit is drawn based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when a big hit occurs, a big hit game is executed, while when a small hit occurs, a small hit game is executed. Then, when the game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the small hit game and the entered game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the large winning opening (per character), the big hit game is played. It is something to execute (two types of playability).

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 5 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball tank 77, a tank rail 78, and a payout device 72. When a game ball enters each winning opening provided in the game board 20, the payout device 72 uses a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls from the ball tank 77 to the upper tray 11 via the tank rail 78. Pay out. Further, when the ball lending button 53 is operated, the payout device 72 pays out the lending ball to the upper tray 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 5) of the launch device (not shown) is activated, and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect symbol display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, and a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect symbol display device 37. , The normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the center accessory 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 38, and the normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged below the center accessory 38. An openable second starting port 24, a first large winning opening 25 provided on the right side of the center accessory 38, a second large winning opening 26 arranged on the lower left of the second starting opening 24, and a game. It is provided with a normally open normal winning opening 28 arranged at the lower left of the area 21 and an out opening 29 for collecting game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second start port 24 is a variable entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and is a second start port solenoid 24c that operates a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and opening / closing blades 24b (FIG. 5) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening / closing blade 24b stands upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second starting port switch 24a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of entering balls is attached to the second starting port 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

The first large winning opening 25 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) 25b and the first large winning opening solenoid 25c for operating the opening / closing blade 25b (FIG. 5). See) and. The first large winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing blade 25b so that the game ball cannot enter the ball. When the big hit game is executed, the first large winning opening solenoid is used. By opening the opening / closing blade 25b to the right side by the 25c, the opening state is set so that the game ball can be easily received. The first large winning opening 25a (see FIG. 5) is attached to the first large winning opening 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls. The first large winning opening 25 is closed when the first large winning opening switch 25a counts the number of balls entered by the game ball or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number. The jackpot game is executed by repeating a round game that opens and closes the first big winning opening 25 a plurality of times.

The second special winning opening 26 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and is a sliding opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 26b and a second large winning opening solenoid 26c that operates the opening / closing plate 26b. (See FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 26 is normally in a closed state in which the opening / closing plate 26b protrudes from the board surface and the game ball cannot enter, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol to play the small hit game. When executed, the opening / closing plate 26b is pulled into the board surface by the second large winning opening solenoid 26c, so that the game ball can enter the open state. When the second big winning opening 26 is in the closed state, the game ball passes on the opening / closing plate 26b from right to left without entering the second big winning opening 26 by right-handed hitting. The second large winning opening 26a (see FIG. 5) is attached to the second large winning opening 26a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls. The second major winning opening 26 is closed when the second major winning opening switch 26a counts the number of balls entered by the game ball or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

A sorting device 40 is provided inside the second large winning opening 26. As shown in FIG. 4, the distribution device 40 distributes the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 26 to either a specific area (V area) 43 or a non-specific area (outside area) 44. Yes, as shown in the figure, the warp outlet 41 through which the game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 26 flows out, the specific area 43 provided directly below the warp outlet 41, and the specific area 43 provided on both sides of the specific area 43. A non-specific area 44, a pair of left and right distribution blades 42 arranged near the inlet of the specific area 43, and a distribution solenoid 42c for operating the distribution blades 42 are provided. The distribution device 40 repeatedly opens and closes the distribution blade 42 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern (opening time and closing time) by the distribution solenoid 42c, and when the distribution blade 42 is closed, it flows out from the warp outlet 41. The game ball is guided to the non-specific area 44 by the distribution blade 42, and when the distribution blade 42 is open, the game ball flowing out from the warp outlet 41 is guided to the specific area 43. By adjusting the opening time and closing time of the distribution blade 42, it is possible to set the probability of the game ball entering the specific area 43. Further, the probability of entering the game ball into the specific area 43 can also be set by combining the opening / closing pattern of the distribution blade 42 and the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 26. The specific area 43 is provided with a specific area passage switch 43a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball into the specific area 43.

The first starting port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. Can be made to. On the other hand, in the second starting opening 24, the first big winning opening 25, and the second big winning opening 26, it is impossible to enter the game ball by hitting the left side, and the game ball is placed in the right area (the first) of the game area 21. The game ball can be entered by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called right-handed hitting) so as to flow down into the game area). However, the 2nd start opening 24, the 1st big winning opening 25, and the 2nd big winning opening 26 are variable winning openings, and when a normal symbol is won, a special symbol is won by a big hit (per symbol). Alternatively, when the special symbol is won with a small hit and the game ball passes through the specific area 43 (hits the accessory), the game ball can be entered only when the special symbol is won with a small hit and is released.

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

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

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

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

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

The effect symbol display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R corresponding to special symbols on the display screen (symbol variation effect), Various effects such as reach effect, notice effect, and character effect are displayed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R consisting of numbers, letters, letters, symbols, characters, etc. are displayed. A character symbol 373 (“Tatsuyoshi bear”) is displayed in the corner (upper right) of the display screen. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variable time. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. If the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L when the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the inside does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach), and the effect in the middle is produced. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right production symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit. Further, when the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, 357), a small hit is obtained. The character symbol 373 is used for the character effect accompanying the symbol variation effect, and suggests the possibility (reliability) of a big hit or a small hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the reserved symbol 372 is also displayed in the corner (lower left) of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37. The reserved symbol 372 is a symbol corresponding to the reserved memory of the first special symbol when the current gaming state is the normal state. That is, when the current game state is the normal state, each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the first special symbol, one additional ball is additionally displayed in order from the right side, and the first special symbol is displayed. Every time the fluctuation display is started, it is erased one by one from the side opposite to the start ball entry. Further, the reserved symbol 372 becomes a symbol corresponding to the reserved memory of the second special symbol when the current gaming state is the time saving state. That is, when the game state is in the time saving state, each time the game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, one additional ball is additionally displayed in order from the right side, and the variable display of the second special symbol starts. Each time the ball is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect symbol control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , A power supply board 95 (see FIG. 2). The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b that stores a processing program and a table, a RAM 60c that temporarily stores data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal plate 65, and the external connection terminal plate 65 transmits a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 5).

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 5, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal plate 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23, and the like. The second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24, the first large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first large winning opening 25, and the second large winning opening. The second large winning opening switch 26a that detects the entry of the game ball into the mouth 26, the specific area passing switch 43a that detects the passage of the game ball into the specific area 43, and the entry of the game ball into the normal winning opening 28. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 28a or the like to be detected is input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. On the other hand, from the main control device 60, drive signals to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the first winning opening solenoid 25c, the second winning opening solenoid 26c, the distribution solenoid 42c, etc. are transmitted via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Is output. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main control device 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the external connection terminal plate 65.

As shown in FIG. 2, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The probability setting switch 98 is a switch for setting the jackpot probability of a special symbol, and the RAM clear switch 99 is a switch for executing RAM clear. The RAM clear switch 99 of this embodiment is also used for selecting a set value of the jackpot probability of a special symbol. That is, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set any one of the six set values (settings 1 to 6) to which different jackpot probabilities are assigned as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. .. The manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 98 and rotates it, and turns on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 99. Then, the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the RAM is cleared and the set value can be changed. When the pachinko machine 1 is in this state, the administrator can select a desired setting value from the settings 1 to 6 by pressing the RAM clear switch 99. In this embodiment, each time the RAM clear switch 99 is pressed, the pachinko machine 1 sequentially assigns numbers "1" to "6" corresponding to the set values currently selected for the first special figure display device 31. Display on. Therefore, the administrator selects a desired set value by repeatedly pressing the RAM clear switch 99 so that the number displayed on the first special figure display device 31 becomes a number corresponding to the desired set value. be able to. The set value selected by the operation of the RAM clear switch 99 is determined by the administrator rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 98 and returning it to the initial position, and is set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. By performing such an operation, the administrator can set any of the settings 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are used to select and set the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a rotation knob or the like is operated from the outside. If possible, the set value may be selected or set by using any other operating means, or a dedicated switch for selecting the set value may be provided. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is intended to display information on the currently selected set value on the first special figure display device 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 1 may be displayed on another display device. Alternatively, the notification may be made by voice. For example, a display device capable of displaying the set value may be provided in the main control device 60 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the display device may be a device dedicated to displaying the set value. Further, the set value is not limited to the six settings 1 to 6, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of set values.

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

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

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

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

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability (probability of hitting a symbol) of a special symbol differs depending on the set value. That is, the jackpot probabilities at each set value are 1/100 (setting 1), 1/90 (setting 2), and 1/80 (setting) in order from the smallest set value for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. 3), 1/70 (setting 4), 1/60 (setting 5), 1/50 (setting 6). On the other hand, the small hit probability is constant regardless of the set value, is 0% for the first special symbol, and is 1/10 for the second special symbol. In this embodiment, the small hit probability of the first special symbol is 0%, so that the small hit is not won in the first special symbol. The probability of entering a specific area 43 (V winning rate) at the time of a small hit is 1/3.

When a big hit (a symbol hit or an accessory hit) occurs, a big hit game is executed. In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a four-round jackpot game (a jackpot game in which the above round game is repeated four times) when a jackpot (symbol hit) occurs in the first special symbol, and a jackpot game is performed in the second special symbol. When (a symbol hit or an accessory hit) occurs, it becomes a big hit game of two rounds (a big hit game in which the above round game is repeated twice).

When the big hit game is executed, a time saving state that is advantageous to the player to put the game ball into the second starting port 24 after the end of the big hit game occurs. The time saving state continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) reaches a predetermined number of continuations. The number of times the time saving state is continued is 90% probability of 1 time and 10% probability of 100 times when the time saving state occurs due to a symbol hit. On the other hand, when the time saving state occurs due to the hit of the accessory, there is a 100% probability that the number of times will be 100. That is, the average number of continuations of the time-saving state is smaller in the case where the time-saving state occurs triggered by the symbol hit than in the case where the time-saving state occurs triggered by the accessory hit. The reason for doing this will be described later.

The hit probability of a normal symbol is 1/100 in the normal state, but is about 1/1 (100%) in the time saving state. Further, the opening time of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds in the normal state, but is 6.0 at the maximum in the time saving state. It is extended to once per second.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by left-handed hitting (launching the game ball into the first game area), the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the jackpot is set and the jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened is executed. The first large winning opening 25 cannot enter a game ball by hitting left, and can enter a game ball by hitting right (launching a game ball into the second game area). Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits the right to digest the jackpot game.

When the jackpot game is executed by hitting a symbol in the normal state and the time is shortened after the jackpot game is completed, the winning probability of the normal symbol becomes higher than in the normal state and the second starting port 24 is opened when the normal symbol is won. The time is extended from the normal state. Therefore, the player can easily put the game ball into the second starting port 24 by hitting the right side. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol includes a small hit, and the small hit probability is high (1/10 in the example). Therefore, in the time saving state, it is possible to generate the accessory hit with a high probability. However, since the second special symbol also includes a big hit, a symbol hit may occur in a short time state.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S10), the random number update processing (S20), the winning confirmation processing (S30), and the starting winning processing (S40). By repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S50), the normal symbol hit game process (S60), the special symbol game process (S70), the small hit game process (S80), and the big hit game process (S90). It is done. In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S20 to S90 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. The main control device 60 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 by transmitting various commands to the control device in charge of executing the main control process and executing the process according to the command.

[Power-on process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the power-on process. In the power-on process of S10, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first completes the security check, and when access to the RAM 60c is permitted (S100), whether or not the backup flag is OFF (S102), the RAM Whether or not the clear signal is OFF (S104) is determined respectively. If it is determined that the backup flag is OFF, or if it is determined that the backup flag is ON but the RAM clear signal is ON, the system starts from the initial state. That is, first, the stack setting process is performed (S106). Subsequently, the set value set by the probability setting switch 98 is read out (S108), and the initialization process for clearing and initializing the work area of the RAM 60c is performed (S110). As described above, if the power is turned on while the probability setting switch 98 and the RAM clear switch 99 are being operated, the RAM is cleared, and the probability setting switch 98 is selected from the settings 1 to 6 by the RAM clear switch 99. The one set value set by is activated. Then, the initial command corresponding to each of the payout control device 70 and the sub-integrated control device 90 is transmitted (S112), and the power-on process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S102 and S104 that the backup flag is ON and the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system starts from the state immediately before the power is cut off. That is, the game information stored in the RAM 60c is read out, the power return process for restarting the game is performed according to the game information (S114), and the power on process is completed. Here, the game information immediately before the power is cut off is information indicating the state of the game that has been progressing immediately before the power is cut off, and the game information includes information on the number of balls entered, the number of holds, and the special game. When the power-on process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next random number update process (S20).

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S20 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. As the judgment random number, for example, a hit / fail judgment random number (special symbol hit / miss judgment random number) used for hit / fail judgment performed based on the entry of the game ball into the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24). ) And the determination of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit or a small hit. Random number for determining the winning symbol used in the above, and used to determine the missing symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device 31 or 2nd special symbol display device 32) when the result of the hit / fail judgment is incorrect. Random number for determining the out-of-design, random number for determining the fluctuation display pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, normal symbol hit / fail judgment used for hit / fail judgment performed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 22 Random numbers for use can be mentioned. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S30).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S30 includes various sensors (gate switch 22a, first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, first major winning opening switch 25a, second major winning opening switch 26a, specific area passing switch 43a, etc. The state of the normal winning opening switch 28a or the like) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, among the above-mentioned switches, the switches related to the prize ball (first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, first large winning opening switch 25a, second large winning opening switch 26a, normal winning opening switch 28a) are used. It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected, and if it is determined that the game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information is not a value 0, the prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70 to end the winning confirmation process. When the payout control device 70 receives the command for designating the number of prize balls, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the paid out game balls, the prize ball information (unpaid). The prize ball payout process for decrementing the number of game balls) by a value of 1 is executed. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. When the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main controller 60, the prize ball is paid out. The process is repeated until the information also reaches a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S40).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S40, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, whether or not the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) is less than the upper limit (value 4 in the embodiment). (S202). When it is determined that the number of holds of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holds of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol hold number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, and out-of-symbol symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Then, the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol reservation number instruction command includes information regarding the number of reservations of the first special symbol for displaying the first reserved symbol 372a on the effect symbol display device 37. If it is determined in S200 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S208 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S210.

Next, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols (number of reserved second special symbols) is less than the upper limit (value 4 in the embodiment). (S212). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the second special symbol holding number display device 34 is updated (S214). The determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S216, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, and missed symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Then, the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information on the hold number of the second special symbol for displaying the second special symbol 372b on the effect symbol display device 37. If it is determined in S210 that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S214 to S218 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S220.

Next, the detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the normal symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, the determination random number of the ordinary symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S226). In addition, as a random number for judging a normal symbol,
Information on the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S224 to S228 are skipped. The start winning process is completed. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S50).

[Normal symbol game processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol game processing of S50, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal electric accessory is in operation (the second starting port 24 is in the open operation) (step S300). When it is determined that the normal electric accessory is in operation, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol per game processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory is not in operation, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is in the variable display (S302) and whether or not the normal symbol is in the display time of the confirmed symbol (S304). To do. If it is determined that the normal symbol is not in the variable display and the confirmed symbol is not in the display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest normal symbol determination random number stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S308), and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol variation display related process for the purpose is executed (S310), and the normal symbol game process is terminated. Hereinafter, the details of the normal symbol variation display-related processing of S310 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the normal symbol variation display-related processing, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 0 (OFF) (S340). When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 0, that is, the current gaming state is the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the low-probability normal symbol hit judgment table based on the acquired random number for normal symbol hit / fail judgment (S342). ), When it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 0 but the value 1, that is, the current gaming state is the time saving state, the high probability normal symbol hit judgment table is used based on the acquired normal symbol hit / fail judgment random number. A hit / fail judgment is made (S344). The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol with the hit value included in the normal symbol hit judgment table, and when the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol matches the hit value, it is judged as a hit. If they do not match, it is judged to be out of alignment. The high-probability ordinary symbol hit determination table has a larger number of hit values than the low-probability ordinary symbol hit determination table. In this embodiment, since the winning probability of the normal symbol is 100% in the time saving state, it is always determined to be a hit when the winning / failing determination process is executed. As a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be a hit (“YES” in S346), the hit symbol is set for the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S348), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started until the final symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (hit fluctuation pattern) of a normal symbol is determined (S350). Further, as a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be out of order (“NO” in S346), the out-of-order symbol is set in the finalized symbol of the normal symbol (S352), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started and then the out-of-order symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (disappearance fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol up to is determined (S354). In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is preferably shorter than in the normal state, but it may be a fixed time (for example, 3 seconds) regardless of the gaming state. When the fixed symbol and the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol are determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started (S356), the reserved number of the normal symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the normal symbol holding number display device 36 The display is updated (S358), the change start command of the normal symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S360), and the normal symbol game process is terminated.

Returning to the normal symbol game processing of FIG. 11, and starting the variable display of the normal symbol, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 is displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol in S302 when the normal symbol game process is executed next time. In order to determine that there is, next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol determined in S350 or S354 has elapsed (S312). If it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed, the confirmation symbol display of the normal symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed. The process is performed (S314). Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S316). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If the normal symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is displayed, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol display time is in effect, so it is determined in S316 whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed again. When the determination is made and it is determined that the time between the confirmed symbol display has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S318), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S320). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the operation of the normal electric accessory (opening operation of the second starting port 24) is started (S322), and the normal symbol game process is completed. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S60 normal symbol per game processing.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the game processing per normal symbol. In the game processing per normal symbol in S60, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is open (S400). If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not open, the normal symbol hitting game process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second starting port 24 is open, a specified number (4 in the embodiment) of game balls have entered the second starting port 24 based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a. Whether or not it is determined (S402). When it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 0 (S404). When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 0, that is, the current gaming state is the normal state, the first time T1 (0.2 seconds in the embodiment) is set as the maximum opening time of the second starting port 24 (S406). ), When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, that is, the current gaming state is the time saving state, the maximum opening time of the second starting port 24 is longer than the first time T1 in the second time T2 (6 in the embodiment). .0 seconds) is set (S408). Then, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the opening of the second starting port 24 has reached the set maximum opening time (S410). If it is determined that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24 and the opening time of the second starting port 24 has not reached the maximum opening time, the opening of the second starting port 24 is maintained. The game processing per normal symbol is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a specified number of game balls have entered the second starting port 24 or the opening time of the second starting port 24 has reached the maximum opening time, the second starting port 24 is closed (S412). ), The game end command per normal symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S414), and the game process per normal symbol is ended.

[Special symbol game processing]
14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S70, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big hit flag has a value of 1 (during a big hit game), and the small hit flag has a value of 1 (during a small hit game). It is determined whether or not there is (S500). When it is determined that either the big hit flag or the small hit flag has a value of 1, that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress, the special symbol game processing is terminated. When the special game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process (S80). On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag has a value of 1, that is, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is in progress, whether or not either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner ( S502), it is determined whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being displayed (S504). If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the display of the confirmed symbol, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S506). .. When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S508), and the second special symbol is read. The variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of is executed (S510).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is a value 0, it is determined whether or not the reserved number of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0 (S512). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest of the plurality of determination random numbers of the first special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S514), and the first The variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the special symbol is executed (S516). When it is determined in S512 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S506 to S516, when the number of holds of the first special symbol and the number of holds of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display of the second special symbol (digestion of hold) is preferentially executed (first). 2 Special figure priority change). In this case, when the time is shortened and the reserved memory of the second special symbol occurs, the order of winning / failing is immediately turned, so even if the reserved memory of the first special symbol remains, it waits for its digestion. No need. Further, the variation display of the first special symbol may be prioritized (first special symbol priority variation). In this case, since it is possible to proceed with the time-saving game after setting the situation in which the hold memory of the first special symbol does not exist (because the game ball does not enter the first starting port 23 if it is hit right), once. Once the reserved memory of the first special symbol has been digested, the time-saving game can be advanced only with the reserved memory of the second special symbol. Further, the variation display of the special symbol may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the start ports (first start port 23, second start port 24) (variation in the order of entry). In this case as well, as in the case of the first special symbol priority change, after the reserved memory of the first special symbol is digested, the time saving game can be advanced only by the reserved memory of the second special symbol. Hereinafter, the details of the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol of S510 and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol of S516 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol variation display-related processing, and FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the second special symbol variation display-related processing.

In the first special symbol variation display-related processing, first, the hit / fail determination process of the first special symbol is performed based on the random number for hit / fail determination acquired in S514 (S560). The hit / fail judgment process is performed by comparing the hit / fail judgment random number acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23 and the jackpot value included in the hit / miss judgment table, and the hit / fail judgment random number is eventually obtained. When it matches the big hit value, it is judged as a big hit, and when the random number for hit / fail judgment does not match any big hit value, it is judged as a miss. Here, as the jackpot value, one of the settings 1 to 6 corresponding to the currently set set value is read out. Different numbers of hit values are assigned to each of the settings 1 to 6, with the set value 1 having the smallest number of hit values and the setting 6 having the largest number of hit values. Since the larger the number of assigned hit values, the higher the jackpot probability of the special symbol, setting 1 has the lowest jackpot probability and is the most disadvantageous setting value for the player, and setting 6 has the highest jackpot probability and is the most for the player. It is an advantageous setting value. When the hit / fail determination process is executed, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit (S562).

When it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol acquired in S514 (S564). This process is performed by selecting one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols having different contents (number of rounds) of the jackpot game using a random number for determining the winning symbol. The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game. This is a measure due to the need to clear the value of the time saving flag that sets the game state during the big hit game. Then, the fluctuation time (big hit fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol to the stop display at the determined jackpot symbol is determined (S566).

If it is determined in S562 that the result of the hit / fail determination is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number acquired in S514 (S568). Then, the fluctuation time (displacement fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol to the stop display at the determined deviation symbol is determined (S570).

When the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started (S572), the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated (S574). ). In addition, a shift process is performed in which the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared and the judgment random number related to the remaining hold is shifted as the number of holds of the special symbol is updated. Then, the first special symbol change instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S576), and the first special symbol change display-related processing is terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the first special symbol change instruction command transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. The fluctuation instruction command includes a result of a hit / fail judgment, a fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol, a stop symbol (big hit symbol, a miss symbol), and the like.

In the second special symbol variation display-related processing, first, the hit / fail determination process of the second special symbol is performed based on the random number for hit / fail determination acquired in S508 (S580). The hit / fail judgment process is performed by comparing the hit / miss judgment random number acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24 with the big hit value and the small hit value included in the hit / miss judgment table. When the random number for hitting matches any of the big hit values, it is judged as a big hit, when the random number for hit / fail judgment matches any of the small hit values, it is judged as a small hit, and the random number for hit / fail judgment is any big hit value or small hit. If it does not match the value, it is judged to be out of order. Here, as the big hit value, the one corresponding to the currently set set value among the settings 1 to 6 is read out as in the first special symbol, and the small hit value is predetermined regardless of the set value. A predetermined value is read out. As described above, in the first special symbol, the small hit is not won, but in the second special symbol, the small hit is won with a high probability (about 1/10). When the hit / fail determination process is executed, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit (S582) and whether or not it is a small hit (S584).

When it is determined that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol acquired in S508 (S586), and the fluctuation time (big hit fluctuation pattern) of the second special symbol is determined (S588). ). On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a small hit, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the hit symbol acquired in S508 (S590), and the fluctuation time of the second special symbol (small hit fluctuation pattern). Is determined (S591). Further, when it is determined that the result of the hit / fail judgment is a deviation, the deviation symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the deviation symbol acquired in S508 (S592), and the fluctuation time (displacement fluctuation pattern) of the second special symbol is determined. (S593).

When the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started (S594), the reserved number of the second special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34 is updated (S595). ). Then, the second special symbol change instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S596), and the second special symbol change display related process is terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the second special symbol change instruction command transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. The fluctuation instruction command includes a result of a hit / fail determination, a fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, a stop symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or miss symbol).

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 14 and 15, when the special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol is executed in S502. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S518). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in any of S566, S570, S588, S591, and S593, the variation display of the special symbol is started to determine whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed. This can be done by comparing the elapsed time from and the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S520), and the special symbol being displayed in the fluctuation is confirmed and displayed (S522). Upon receiving the fluctuation stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed (S524). Here, the display time of the confirmed symbol is set to 0.5 seconds in the embodiment. If it is determined that the display time of the confirmed symbol has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol is displayed, it is determined in S504 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, in S524, it is determined again whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol is determined. When it is determined that the display time of is elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S526), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S528).

When it is determined in S528 that the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol, in order to start the jackpot game, the condition device is started to operate (S530), the accessory continuous operation device is started to operate (S532), and the jackpot flag is set. The value 1 (ON) is set (S534). During the big hit game, in order to stop the time saving function (opening extension function), when the time saving flag is value 1 (ON), the time saving flag is set to value 0 (OFF) (S536, S538) and the game state specification command is sub. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 90 (S540) to end the special symbol game processing. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag and the value of the time saving flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process of S80.

If it is determined in S528 that the confirmed symbol is not a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 1 (ON) (S542). If it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 1 but the value 0 (OFF), that is, the current gaming state is the normal state, the process proceeds to S550. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, that is, the current gaming state is the time saving state, the time saving counter is decremented by the value 1 (S544), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0. (S546). Here, the time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) until the end of the time reduction state. If it is determined that the time saving counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to S550 while maintaining the time saving state, and if it is determined that the time saving counter is a value 0, a value 0 is set in the time saving flag in order to end the time saving state (S548). ..

Next, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a small hit symbol (S550). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol is a small hit symbol, a value 1 (ON) is set in the small hit flag in order to start the small hit game (S552), and if it is determined that the confirmed symbol is not a small hit symbol, the missed symbol is removed. Therefore, S552 is skipped. Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S540) to end the special symbol game process. The game state specification command includes the values of the small hit flag and the time saving flag. When the special symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the small hit game processing of S80.

[Small hit game processing]
18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the small hit game process. In the small hit game process of S80, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the small hit flag has a value of 1 (ON) (S600). If it is determined that the small hit flag is not the value 1 but the value 0 (OFF), the small hit game process ends. When the small hit game process is completed, the process proceeds to the next big hit game process of S90. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag has a value of 1, whether or not the small hit start interval is in progress (S602), whether or not the second large winning opening 26 is open (S604), and the specific area 43 are determined. It is determined whether or not it is valid (S606) and whether or not the small hit end effect is being executed (S608). If any of the determinations in S602 to S608 is a negative determination, the small hit start interval is started (S610), and the small hit game process is temporarily ended. A small hit game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 with the start of the small hit start interval. When the small hit start interval is started, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S602 that the small hit start interval is in progress. Therefore, whether or not the small hit start interval time has elapsed next. Is determined (S612). If it is determined that the small hit start interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the small hit start interval time has elapsed, the second large winning opening solenoid 26c is driven to drive the second large winning opening. The 26 is opened (S614), the specific area 43 is enabled (S616), and the small hit game process is completed. When the second big winning opening 26 is opened, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S604 that the second big winning opening 26 is open, so the second big winning opening switch is next. Whether or not the number of game balls entered into the second major winning opening 26 has reached the specified number (10 in the embodiment) based on the detection signal from 26a (S618), the second major winning opening 26 is opened. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) has reached the maximum opening time (1.6 seconds in the embodiment) (S620). The small hit game is not limited to opening the second big winning opening 26 only once, and may be opened a plurality of times within the maximum opening time. If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the 2nd prize opening 26 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the 2nd prize opening 26 has not reached the maximum opening time, the 2nd prize opening The small hit game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of 26. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the second large winning opening 26 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the second large winning opening 26 When it is determined that the maximum opening time has been reached, the second large winning opening 26 is closed (S622), and the small hit game process is completed.

When the second big winning opening 26 is closed, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S604 that the second big winning opening 26 is not open, and in the following S606, the specific area 43 is valid. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 by the specific area passage switch 43a (S628). When it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 43, it is determined whether or not the valid period of the specific area 43 has expired (S630). If it is determined that the valid period has not ended, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the valid period has expired, the small hit end effect is started (S632), and the small hit game process is terminated. The small hit end effect is performed by transmitting the small hit end effect command to the sub-integrated control device 90. When the validity period of the specific area 43 ends and the small hit end effect is started, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S606 that the specific area 43 is not valid, and in the following S608, the small hit is small. Since it is determined that the hit end effect is in progress, it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect time has elapsed (S624). If it is determined that the small hit end effect time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the small hit end effect time has elapsed, the value 0 is set in the small hit flag (S626), and the small hit flag is set. The winning game process is completed.

In S628, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 43, it is a case where the small hit is changed to the accessory hit, and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started in order to execute the big hit game (S634). .. Next, if the second prize opening 26 is open, the second prize opening 26 is closed (S636, S638) and the specific area 43 is invalidated (S640). Subsequently, a value 1 is set in the jackpot flag (S642), and if the time saving flag is a value 1, a value 0 is set in the time saving flag (S644, S646). Then, the value 0 is set in the small hit flag (S648).
), The game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S650), and the small hit game process is completed. When the small hit game process is completed, the process proceeds to the big hit game process of S90.

[Big hit game processing]
20 and 21 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game process of S90, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (ON) (S700). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 0 instead of a value of 1, the jackpot game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot 25 is open (S702). If it is determined that the first big winning opening 25 is not open, whether or not the big hit game start production is in progress (S704), whether or not the big hit game end production is in progress (S706), and whether or not the opening interval is in progress. (S708), respectively. When any of S704 to S708 is negatively determined, the jackpot game start effect is started (S710), and the jackpot game process ends. The jackpot game start effect is performed by transmitting a jackpot game start command to the sub-integrated control device 90. When the jackpot game start process is completed, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S704 that the jackpot game start effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed (S712). ). If it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed, the first jackpot 25c is driven by the drive of the first jackpot solenoid 25c. Is released (S714) to end the jackpot game process.

When the first big winning opening 25 is opened, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined in S702 that the first big winning opening 25 is open, so that the first big winning opening switch 25a is used. Whether or not the number of game balls entering the first large winning opening 25 based on the detection signal has reached the specified number (10 in the embodiment) (S716), after opening the first large winning opening 25 It is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) of the above has reached the maximum opening time (28 seconds in the embodiment) (S718). If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the first large winning opening 25 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the first large winning opening 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the first large winning opening 25 is determined. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of 25. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the first large winning opening 25 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the first large winning opening 25 is When it is determined that the maximum opening time has been reached, the first large winning opening 25 is closed (S720), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S722). In this embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is determined to be 4 rounds when the jackpot is hit by the first special symbol, and 2 rounds when the jackpot is hit by the second special symbol. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if a plurality of jackpot symbols are provided on at least one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and a different number of rounds is determined depending on the determined symbol among the plurality of jackpot symbols. Good. Whether or not the current round game is the final round is determined by determining whether or not the number of repetitions of the round game has reached the determined number of times. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S724), and the jackpot game process is terminated. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S708 that the opening interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the opening interval time has elapsed (S726). If it is determined that the interval time between openings has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the interval time between openings has elapsed, the first jackpot 25 is opened again (S714), and the jackpot game is played. End the process.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the first big winning opening 25 with the opening interval in between, when it is determined in S722 that this round game is the final round, the big hit game end effect is started (S728). End the jackpot game process. The jackpot game end effect is performed by transmitting a jackpot game end command to the sub-integrated control device 90. When the jackpot game end effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is started, it is determined in S706 that the jackpot game end effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed ( S730). If it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S732), and the conditions are met. The operation of the device is stopped (S734). Then, the value 1 (ON) is set in the time saving flag (S736), and the time saving counter setting process is performed (S738). Then, the jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S740), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S742), and the jackpot flag is set to a value of 0 (S744). The jackpot game process ends.

Here, in the time reduction counter setting process of S738, when a big hit is made per symbol, one time (lottery probability 90%) or 100 times (lottery probability 10%) selected by lottery is set in the time reduction counter, and the accessory If a big hit is made, the time reduction counter is set to 100 times. That is, the average number of continuations of the time saving state (time saving number) given when a big hit is made per symbol is 10.9 times, and the average number of time saving times given when a big hit is made per accessory (100 times). ) Is less than. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability (probability of hitting a symbol) differs depending on the set value (settings 1 to 6), while the small hit probability is constant regardless of the set value. For this reason, when the average number of time reductions given is the same for the case of a big hit by a symbol hit and the case of a big hit by a character hit, the higher the jackpot probability, the more the symbol hit (first hit) in the normal state. As the rate of occurrence increases, the rate of occurrence of per symbol (ream chan) in a time-saving state increases in conjunction with this, and the profit balance between the player and the game store is lacking. For this reason, the amusement store hesitates to set the jackpot probability to a high probability, and there is an inconvenience that the probability setting function is not fully utilized. On the other hand, as in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the average number of time reductions given when a big hit is made per symbol is smaller than the average number of time reductions given when a big hit is made per accessory. In this case, as the jackpot probability increases, the ratio of the symbol hit to the jackpot (all jackpots including the symbol hit and the accessory hit) increases in the time saving state, so that the average number of time saving times given after the jackpot decreases. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot probability is increased, the occurrence rate of the first hit is increased, while the occurrence rate of consecutive chans is decreased, and when the jackpot probability is decreased, the occurrence rate of the first hit is increased. On the other hand, it becomes a game playability in which the occurrence rate of consecutive chans is high. As a result, while maintaining a good balance of profits between the player and the game store, by changing the set value of the jackpot probability, the gameability that emphasizes the ease of the first hit and the ease of consecutive chans are emphasized. It is possible to switch between the playability and the playability.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, the number of balls ejected from the first hit to the end of the time saving state (continuous chan) is substantially uniform regardless of any of the set values 1 to 6. , The jackpot probability at each set value and the number of time reductions given can be determined. As a result, the game store can switch the game playability by changing the set value of the jackpot probability without changing the number of balls.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the jackpot probability at which the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit can be changed, and the case where the result of the hit / miss judgment is a big hit (a symbol hit) and the result of the hit / miss judgment are small hits. In the small hit game, when the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 26 passes through the specific area 43 (per character), the big hit game is executed, and a time saving state is generated after the end of the big hit game. In the time saving state, the second special symbol, which is the main body of the symbol variation game, includes a big hit and a small hit, and the average number of continuations of the time saving state generated per symbol is calculated as the average continuation of the time saving state generated per accessory. Less than the number of times. As a result, while maintaining a good balance of profits between the player and the game store, by changing the set value of the jackpot probability, the gameability that emphasizes the ease of the first hit and the ease of consecutive chans are emphasized. It is possible to switch between the playability and the playability.

In the embodiment, the average number of continuations of the time-saving state that occurs per symbol is smaller than the average number of continuations of the time-saving state that occurs per accessory. A configuration in which the average number of continuations is larger is also conceivable. In this way, each time the set value of the jackpot probability is changed to a higher one, the ratio of the symbol hits in the jackpot can be increased, and the higher the general jackpot probability, the higher the consecutive chan rate. However, it is possible to provide playability with an extremely high rate of consecutive chans and playability with an extremely low rate of consecutive chans.

It is also conceivable to make the average number of rounds of the big hit game different depending on not only the average number of continuations in the time saving state but also the symbol hit and the accessory hit. If the average number of rounds per accessory is higher, the lower the setting value of the jackpot probability, the higher the ratio of per accessory in the jackpot, and the average number of rounds that can be obtained will increase. If the setting value is high, the average number of rounds will decrease. In this way, it is possible to switch between a game playability in which a big hit is easy but a small number of balls are output and a game property in which a big hit is difficult but a large number of balls are output depending on the set value. On the contrary, if there are more average rounds per symbol, a setting value with a high jackpot probability will result in a game with a large number of balls, and a setting value with a low jackpot probability will result in a game with a small number of balls. can do. In this way, it is possible to create a variety of playability by changing the ratio in the big hit by providing the symbol hit whose probability changes depending on the set value and the accessory hit based on the small hit which is a constant probability at any set value. It will be possible.

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

The correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port", and the second large winning opening 26 corresponds to the "large winning opening". Then, the specific area 43 (V area) corresponds to the "specific area", and the processing of S560 of the first special symbol variation display related process of FIG. 16 and S580 of the second special symbol variation display related process of FIG. 17 is executed. The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 corresponds to the "win / fail lottery means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the small hit game processing of FIGS. 18 and 19 corresponds to the "small hit game executing means". The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processes of the jackpot game processes S700 to S734 and S740 to S744 of FIG. 21 corresponds to the “big hit game executing means”, and executes the processes of the power-on processes S108 and S110 of FIG. The CPU 60a of the main control device 60, the probability setting switch 98, and the RAM clear switch 99 correspond to the "big hit probability setting means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processing of the big hit game processing S736 and S738 is the "privilege game". The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processing of S542 to S548 of the special symbol game processing of FIG. 15 corresponds to the "state generating means" and corresponds to the "privilege gaming state ending means". Regarding the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of the means for solving the problem in the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

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

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper pan, 12 Lower pan, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operating gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st starting port, 23a 1st Start port switch, 24 2nd start port switch, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close blade, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 1st prize opening, 25a 1st prize opening switch, 25b open / close blade, 25c 1st Grand prize opening solenoid, 26 2nd prize opening, 26a 2nd prize opening switch, 26b opening / closing blade, 26c 2nd prize opening solenoid, 28 normal winning opening, 28a normal winning opening switch, 29 out opening, 31 1st Special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33
1st special symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) , 36
Normal symbol hold number display device (normal symbol hold number display device), 37 effect symbol display device, 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 372 hold symbol, 373 character, 374 ally character, 375,376 object, 38 Center character, 40
Sorting device, 41 warp outlet, 42 sorting blade, 42c sorting solenoid, 43 specific area, 43a specific area passing switch, 44 non-specific area, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 balls Lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main controller, 60a CPU, 60b
ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 symbol display device relay terminal board, 63 production relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 73 Payout motor, 74 Payout switch, 75 Full switch, 76 Ball out switch, 80 Launch control device, 81 Launch stop switch, 82 Touch switch, 83 Launch motor, 90 Sub integrated controller, 90a CPU, 90b
ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect symbol display control device, 95 power supply board, 98 probability setting switch, 99 RAM clear switch, 100 hall computer.

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The first starting port and
The second starting port and
A big prize opening with a specific area inside,
A winning / losing lottery means for performing a winning / failing lottery based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port or the second starting port, and
When the result of the winning / failing lottery is a small hit, the small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game that opens the large winning opening, and the small hit game executing means.
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a jackpot and when a game ball that has entered the jackpot in the small hit game passes through the specific area.
A jackpot probability setting means that sets the jackpot probability of a jackpot in the winning / losing lottery to a probability selected from a plurality of probabilities by a predetermined operation, and
After the end of the big hit game, a privilege game state generating means for generating a privilege game state advantageous for entering the game ball into the second starting port, and a privilege game state generating means.
When the number of times the winning / failing lottery is executed reaches a predetermined number in the privileged game state, the privileged game state ending means for ending the privileged game state and the privileged game state ending means.
With
The average number of continuations of the privileged gaming state that occurs when the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit, and the game ball that enters the big winning opening in the small hit game passes through the specific area. Different from the average number of continuations of the privilege game state,
Game machine.

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