JP2021065330A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To show a normal game performance by restraining the number of pattern variation times based on entry of game balls into a start pocket in which ball entry frequency increases in a privilege game state from exceeding an assumption.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a variable start pocket in which an entry possibility of game balls is increased by operation of a movable member based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition as a start pocket, and includes game state setting means that can set a privilege game state in which entry frequency of game balls into the variable start pocket is higher than a normal state as a game state after completion of a jackpot game and completes a privilege game state when a pattern variation game is executed for a predetermined number of times in the privilege game state, and display time setting means for setting at least display time of establishment display in a pattern variation game of a predetermined count in a privilege game state to time that is equal to or more than operation time from operation start to operation end of a movable member following one satisfaction of a predetermined condition during a privilege game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

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

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a hit / fail judgment is made based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol is confirmed and displayed according to the determination result, and the symbol is confirmed by the jackpot symbol. When it is displayed, a jackpot game that opens the jackpot is executed, a bonus game state is set to give a bonus to the player after the jackpot game is completed, and a bonus is given when a variable display of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times during the bonus game state. Those that end the game state are known. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, in a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine having both type 1 gaming property and type 2 gaming property, when a ball enters the first starting port in a normal state, each type is hit. The hit / fail judgment is made, and when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is executed, and after the jackpot game is completed, a privilege game state (time saving state) is set in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port increases. To do. In the privileged game state, when the ball enters the second starting port until the variable display of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times, the hit / fail judgment of one type or small hit is made. Then, when the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the large winning opening provided with the specific area inside is opened, and when the game ball passes through the specific area, the game per type 2 (big hit game) is executed.

Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 2, when the ball enters the first starting port in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is made with a low probability, and when the symbol is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is executed, and after the jackpot game is completed. A privileged gaming state (high probability time saving state) is set in which the probability of winning in the hit / fail judgment becomes high as the frequency of entering the second starting port increases. In the privileged game state, when the ball enters the second starting port until the variable display of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times, the winning / failing judgment is performed with high probability.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-050608 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-127438

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the gaming ball enters the second starting port only in the privileged gaming state. In addition, the probability of small hits occurring due to entering the second starting port is often relatively high, and a large amount of game profit can be expected to be obtained in the privileged game state. Further, in a gaming machine such as Patent Document 2, the number of prize balls in the jackpot game is larger in the second special symbol, which is mainly displayed in a variable manner during the privilege game state, than in the first special symbol, or after the jackpot game is completed. In many cases, the probability of setting the privilege game state is high. From these facts, one change of the symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port in the privileged game state has a great influence on the game profit. For this reason, if the game ball enters the second starting port where the frequency of entering the ball increases in the privileged game state and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol exceeds the assumption, the game profit deviates from the design value. The game profit given to the player will be large. In that case, it becomes difficult for the game hall to properly manage the game profit, which is not preferable.

The main object of the gaming machine of the present invention is to suppress the number of symbol fluctuations based on entering a ball into a starting port where the frequency of entering a ball increases in a privileged gaming state from exceeding an assumption, and to exhibit normal gaming performance.

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
A hold storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of determination information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port as a hold, and
A winning / failing determination means for making a winning / failing determination based on the determination information,
A symbol variable game execution means for executing a symbol variable game in which the symbol is variablely displayed and a stop symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination is confirmed and displayed.
In the symbol variation game, when the symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol indicating the jackpot result as the result of the hit / fail determination, the hit game execution means for executing the jackpot game and the hit game execution means for executing the jackpot game.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the starting port, a variable starting port is provided, which increases the possibility of entering a game ball by operating a movable member based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition.
As the game state after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to set a privilege game state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start port is higher than the normal state, and the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times in the privilege game state. When this is done, the game state setting means for ending the privilege game state and
At least the display time of the confirmation display in the symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times during the privilege game state is set from the start of operation to the end of operation of the movable member accompanying the fulfillment of the predetermined condition once during the privilege game state. Display time setting means to set the time to be longer than the operating time of
The gist is to prepare.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to set a privileged gaming state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable starting port is higher than the normal state as the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed, and the symbol changes a predetermined number of times in the privileged gaming state. When the game is executed, the privileged game state is terminated. In addition, at least the display time of the final display in the predetermined number of symbol variation games during the privilege game state is set to a time that is equal to or longer than the operation time of the movable member associated with the fulfillment of one predetermined condition during the privilege game state. Here, if the operating time of the movable member is longer than the display time of the confirmation display in the predetermined number of symbol variation games in the privilege game state, the variable start even if the privilege game state ends and the next symbol variation game is started. Since the possibility of entering the ball into the mouth is increasing, the hold based on the entry into the variable starting port may be stored. In that case, even though the privileged game state has ended, the symbol-variable game based on the entry of the ball into the variable starting port is increased by one time, so that the game profit given to the player tends to be larger than expected. On the other hand, in the present invention, the operating time of the movable member ends during the final display in the predetermined number of symbol variation games during the privilege game state, the privilege game state ends, and the next symbol variation game is started. Since the possibility of entering the ball into the variable starting port is not increased at that time, it is possible to suppress the memory of the hold based on the entry into the variable starting port after the privilege game state is completed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game profit from deviating from the design value by suppressing the number of symbol fluctuations based on the ball entering the variable starting port, which increases the frequency of entering the ball in the privileged game state, from exceeding the assumption, which is normal. It is possible to demonstrate excellent game performance.

Here, the game state setting means may be any one that terminates the privilege game state when the symbol change game is executed a predetermined number of times in the privilege game state. For example, in the symbol change game of the predetermined number of times in the privilege game state. Anything that ends the privilege game state when the variable display ends may be used. Further, the display time setting means may set at least the display time of the final display in the predetermined number of symbol variation games in the privilege game state to a time equal to or longer than the operating time of the movable member, and all in the privilege game state. The display time of the finalized display in the symbol variation game of is set to a time that is equal to or longer than the operating time of the movable member. Further, in the case where the movable member operates once based on the establishment of the predetermined condition once, the display time of the confirmation display may be set to a time equal to or longer than the operation time from the start of the operation to the end of the operation. If the movable member operates a plurality of times based on the condition once being satisfied, the display time of the confirmation display may be set to a time equal to or longer than the operation time from the start of the first operation to the end of the last operation. In addition, the number of times the symbol changes based on the ball entering the variable start port where the frequency of entering the ball increases in the privileged game state is a predetermined number of times which is the end condition of the privileged game state and the hold stored in the hold storage means. It is the number of times of sum with the predetermined number of (judgment information).

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the display time of the final display in the symbol variation game has a plurality of display times, and the display time setting means is the symbol variation game other than the predetermined number of times in the privilege game state. The display time of the final display in the plurality of display times is set to a time less than the operating time among the plurality of display times, and the display time of the final display in the symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times is set to the display time of the plurality of display times. It may be set to a time equal to or longer than the operating time. By doing so, in the privilege game state, while preventing the confirmation display in the symbol variation game other than the predetermined number of times from becoming longer than necessary, the hold based on the entry into the variable start port after the privilege game state ends is held. It can be suppressed from being memorized.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, a large winning opening having a specific area inside, a first starting port having a constant possibility of entering a game ball as the starting port, and a second starting port as the variable starting port. The hit game executing means executes a small hit game in which the big winning opening is in a state where the ball can be entered when the symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol indicating the result of the small hit. When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the big hit game is executed, and the probability of a small hit in the hit / fail determination is higher than the hit / fail determination based on the ball entering the first starting port. It may be set to be higher in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second starting port. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the memory of the hold based on the entry into the second starting port as the variable starting opening after the privileged gaming state is completed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game profit from deviating from the design value due to the small hit game being performed beyond the assumption. It should be noted that the "big prize opening" is not limited to one provided, and two may be provided, and the large winning opening opened in the big hit game and the big winning opening opened in the small hit game are the same. It may be one or different. When two large winning openings are provided, it is sufficient that at least one large winning opening has a specific area.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes, as the starting port, a first starting port having a constant probability of entering a game ball and a second starting port as the variable starting port, and the gaming state setting means is the jackpot game. It is possible to set a high probability state in which the probability of determining a big hit in the hit / fail determination is higher than the normal state until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the above. Is set to be higher after the end of the big hit game based on the entry into the second starting port than after the end of the big hit game based on the entry into the first starting port. It may be a thing. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the memory of the hold based on the entry into the second starting port as the variable starting opening after the privileged gaming state is completed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game profit from deviating from the design value because the big hit game based on the entry into the second starting port is performed beyond the assumption and the high probability state is set.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, prior to the hit / fail determination of the hit / miss determination means, the look-ahead means for confirming the determination information and the hold storage means are stored when the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times. The pre-reading effect executing means for executing the pre-reading effect based on the confirmation result of the pre-reading means for the determination information may be provided. Here, after executing the look-ahead effect of the hold (judgment information) stored in the hold storage means when the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times, the player enters the variable start port where the possibility of entering the ball is increasing. When a new hold based on the ball occurs, it may become inconsistent with the look-ahead effect. In the present invention, after the privileged game state is completed, the possibility of entering the variable starting port is not increased, and the hold based on the entry into the variable starting port is suppressed from being memorized, and the look-ahead is performed. Since it is possible to appropriately prevent the game from becoming inconsistent with the effect, normal game performance can be exhibited.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suppress the number of symbol fluctuations based on the entry into the starting port, which increases the frequency of entry in the privileged gaming state, from exceeding an assumption, and to exhibit normal gaming performance.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as one Example of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a schematic block diagram of 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 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 ordinary 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. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart of the comparative example in which the 1st time T1 is set as the definite display time of a final variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart of the Example in which the 2nd time T2 is set as the definite display time of a final variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the special effect executed by the effect symbol display device 37. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special effect end processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart when the special effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine of the modification.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a distribution device 40. It is a configuration diagram, and FIG. 4 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 (normal game state), the pachinko machine of the 1 type and 2 type mixed type is a lottery whether or not it is a big hit (design big hit) based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port by left-handed. When the game progresses with the so-called one type of game playability, and when a big hit occurs and the time saving function is activated (time saving state, electric support state, privileged game state), the game ball enters the second starting port by right-handed. A lottery will be held with a higher probability than the jackpot probability based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, and when a small hit occurs, a small hit game that opens the big winning slot will be played. When a game ball that has been executed and entered into the open large winning opening passes through a specific area provided in the large winning opening (feature jackpot), a jackpot game is executed, that is, a game is played with two types of playability. It is something to proceed.

[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.

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

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect symbol display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, and a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect symbol display device 37. , The normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the center accessory 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 38, and the normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged below the center accessory 38. An openable second starting port 24, a first large winning opening 25 provided on the right side of the center accessory 38, a second large winning opening 26 arranged on the lower left of the second starting opening 24, and a game. 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 starting port 24 is a variable ball inlet that is normally configured as an electric accessory, and is a second starting port solenoid 24c that operates a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and opening / closing blades 24b (FIG. 4) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening / closing blades 24b are upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second start port switch 24a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second start opening 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 special winning opening 25 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) 25b and the first large winning opening solenoid 25c for operating the opening / closing blade 25b (FIG. 4). See) and. The first big winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing blade 25b so that the game ball cannot enter the ball (the ball cannot enter), and when the jackpot game is executed, the first big winning opening 25 is in a closed state. The opening / closing blade 25b is opened to the right by the first large winning opening solenoid 25c, so that the open state (ball entry possible state) is set so that the game ball can be easily received. The first large winning opening 25a (see FIG. 4) is attached to the first large winning opening 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls. The first large winning opening 25 is closed when the first large winning opening switch 25a counts 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. 4). The second large winning opening 26 is normally in a closed state in which the opening / closing plate 26b protrudes from the board surface and the game ball cannot enter, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol to play the small hit game. When executed, the opening / closing plate 26b is pulled into the board surface by the second large winning opening solenoid 26c, so that the game ball can enter the open state. When the second big winning opening 26 is in the closed state, the game ball passes on the opening / closing plate 26b from right to left without entering the second big winning opening 26 by right-handed hitting. The second large winning opening 26a (see FIG. 4) 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. 3, 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. is there. As shown in the figure, the sorting device 40 has both a warp outlet 41 through which the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 26 flows out, a specific area 43 provided directly below the warp outlet 41, and a specific area 43. A non-specific area 44 provided on the side, a pair of left and right distribution blades 42 arranged near the entrance of the specific area 43, and a distribution solenoid 42c (see FIG. 4) for operating the distribution blades 42 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 the game ball entering the specific area 43 can also be set by combining the opening / closing pattern of the distribution blade 42 and the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 26. In this embodiment, the opening / closing pattern of the distribution blade 42 is defined so that the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 26 passes through the specific region 43 with a probability of 1/1. The specific area 43 is provided with a specific area passage switch 43a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball into the specific area 43.

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

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

In this embodiment, the first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device, and a plurality of types of display modes are expressed by combining lighting and extinguishing of each segment. .. The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start the variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined fluctuation time When the lapse has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in any of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode (predetermined big hit symbol), the big hit game is executed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second stop display mode (predetermined small hit symbol). Then, the small hit game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for 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, the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed a predetermined number (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. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R consisting of numbers, letters, letters, symbols, characters, etc. are displayed. The character symbol 373 is displayed in the corner (upper right) of the display screen. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variable time. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. 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 (including the same combination as the big hit), a small hit is obtained. The character symbol 373 is used for the character effect accompanying the symbol variation effect, and suggests the possibility (reliability) of a big hit or a small hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first and second reserved symbols 372a and 372b are also displayed in the corner (lower part) of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37. The first reserved symbol 372a is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variation display of the special symbol, and one is displayed each time the variation display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one. Further, the second reserved symbol 372b is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol. The second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variation display of the special symbol, and one is displayed each time the variation display of the second special symbol is started. It is erased one by one.

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

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal plate 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23, and the like. The second 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.

Further, from the main control device 60, drive signals to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the first winning opening solenoid 25c, the second winning opening solenoid 26c, the distribution solenoid 42c, and the like 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.

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

The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball into the game area 21. The launch control device 80 includes a rotation amount signal output in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 13, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the launch stop button, and a launch handle 13 by the player. A touch signal or the like from the touch switch 82 that detects that the user is touching is input. On the other hand, the launch control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the launch motor 83. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 21 with the launch intensity based on the rotation amount signal. When the launch control device 80 is not inputting the touch signal or inputting the launch stop command, the launch control device 80 stops the drive of 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, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol (probability of the symbol jackpot) is 1 / 199.8 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the small hit probability of the special symbol is the second. It is 1 / 7.4 with a 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. Of course, the first special symbol may also include a small hit. The jackpot probability may be set to a probability selected by a predetermined operation from a plurality of probabilities. The probability of entering (passing) a ball (passing) into the specific area 43 (V winning rate) when the small hit game is executed is set to 1/1. Therefore, when a small hit occurs, the accessory big hit is substantially guaranteed.

In addition, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/100 in the normal state, but 1/1 in the electric support state. In addition, the opening time of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is open once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds in the normal state, but 6.0 in the electric support state. It is extended to once per second.

When the jackpot game is executed, after the jackpot game is completed, an electric support state (time saving state) occurs in which the ball enters more frequently than in the normal state and is advantageous for entering the game ball into the second starting port 24. To do. It can be said that this electric support state is a state in which the small hit game is executed more frequently than the normal state. The electric support state continues until it becomes a big hit game or the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, and when it is executed a predetermined number of times, it returns to the normal state. In this embodiment, when the big hit game is executed with the big hit of the first special symbol and the electric support state occurs, the predetermined number of times is 1 or 7 times, and the big hit or the small hit of the 2nd special symbol is performed. When the big hit game is executed and the electric support state occurs, the predetermined number of times is 7 times.

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by left-handed (launching the game ball into the first game area), the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the symbol jackpot is set, and the jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) is executed. The predetermined number of times is determined according to the jackpot symbol. 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.

In the normal state, the jackpot game is executed by the symbol jackpot or the accessory jackpot, and when the game shifts to the electric support state after the jackpot game is completed, the winning probability of the normal symbol becomes higher than the normal state and the second when the normal symbol is won. The opening time of the starting port 24 is extended (opening extended state) from the normal state. Therefore, the player can easily put the game ball into the second starting port 24 by hitting right. When the game ball enters the second starting port 24, the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Then, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol, the symbol jackpot is set, and the jackpot game in which the first jackpot 25 is opened a predetermined number of times is executed. Further, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, it becomes a small hit, and the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 26 is opened once for 1.8 seconds is executed. When the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 26 during the small hit game passes through the specific area 43, it becomes a bonus big hit, and the big hit game that opens the first big winning opening 25 a predetermined number of times is executed. As described above, the probability of entering the specific area 43 during the small hit game is 1/1, and when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol in the electric support state, it is substantially a bonus jackpot. Is guaranteed, so it is possible to generate a jackpot with a high probability. In addition, when a big hit of a character occurs, it becomes an electric support state after the big hit game ends, so that it becomes a chance to continuously acquire a small hit (big hit of the character).

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S100), the random number update processing (S110), the winning confirmation processing (S120), and the starting winning processing (S130). By repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol hit game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), the small hit game process (S170), and the big hit game process (S180). It is done. In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S110 to S180 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. 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.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S110 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. As the judgment random number, for example, a hit / fail judgment random number (special symbol hit / miss judgment random number) used for hit / fail judgment performed based on the entry of the game ball into the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24). ) And the determination of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit or a small hit. Random number for determining the 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 pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, and normal symbol for determining whether or not the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22. Random numbers can be mentioned. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

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

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a 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, is the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S202). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol holding number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the judgment random number acquired in S206, the variation of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, reach determination random number, etc. Information on the progress of the game can be given. Next, the look-ahead determination process is executed based on the acquired determination random number (S208). Here, the look-ahead determination process is the first special based on the determination random numbers (random numbers for big hit determination, random numbers for hit symbol determination, random numbers for deviating symbol determination, random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination, random numbers for reach determination) acquired in S206. This is a process performed based on the random number for determination prior to the determination performed immediately before the symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the random number for jackpot determination is confirmed. Further, as a result of the confirmation, if it corresponds to a big hit, it may be confirmed which big hit symbol corresponds to by using a random number for determining a winning symbol. In addition, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern and the random number for determining the reach may be confirmed, and it is confirmed which fluctuation pattern is applicable, whether or not the reach is reached, and which type of reach is applicable. May be good. Then, the first special symbol look-ahead determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S210), and the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S212), and the process proceeds to S214. .. The first special symbol look-ahead determination command includes the result of confirmation related to the look-ahead determination of S208. It should be noted that whether or not the look-ahead determination process is performed may differ depending on the game state, and if the look-ahead determination process is not performed, the processes of S208 and S210 may be omitted. Further, the look-ahead determination command is not limited to the one that includes the confirmation result, but also includes the information of each acquired random number for determination, and the sub-integrated control device 90 that receives the command executes the look-ahead determination process of S208. Good. In addition, the first special symbol hold number instruction command includes information on the hold number 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 no game ball has 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 S212 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next process of S214.

It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the judgment random number storage area is divided into a hit / fail judgment storage area and a look-ahead judgment storage area, and the acquired judgment random number is stored in each storage area. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the judgment random number stored in the storage area is shared by the hit / fail judgment and the look-ahead judgment. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the look-ahead determination is executed as it is when the determination random number is acquired, and then the acquired determination random number is stored in the determination random number storage area for the hit / fail determination. Regardless of which configuration is adopted, the look-ahead determination for the look-ahead effect can be executed without any problem.

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 (S214). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, is the current number of reserved second special symbols (number of reserved second special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S216). 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 (S218). 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 (S220). Here, as the judgment random number acquired in S220, the variation of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, reach determination random number, etc. Information on the progress of the game can be given. Next, the look-ahead determination process is executed based on the acquired determination random number (S222). Here, the look-ahead determination process is the second special based on the determination random numbers (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for winning symbol determination, random numbers for determining missed symbols, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns, random numbers for reach determination) acquired in S220. This is a process performed based on the random number for determination prior to the determination performed immediately before the symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the random number for jackpot determination is confirmed. Further, as a result of the confirmation, if it corresponds to a big hit or a small hit, it may be confirmed which big hit symbol or small hit symbol corresponds to by using the random number for determining the winning symbol. In addition, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern and the random number for determining the reach may be confirmed, and it is confirmed which fluctuation pattern is applicable, whether or not the reach is reached, and which type of reach is applicable. May be good. Then, the second special symbol look-ahead determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S224), and the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S226), and the process proceeds to S228. .. It should be noted that whether or not the look-ahead determination process is performed may differ depending on the game state, and if the look-ahead determination process is not performed, the processes of S222 and S224 may be omitted. The second special symbol look-ahead determination command includes a confirmation result related to the look-ahead determination of S222 and the like. Further, the pre-reading determination command is not limited to the one including the confirmation result, but also includes the information of each acquired random number for determination, and the sub-integrated control device 90 receiving the command executes the pre-reading determination process of S222. Good. In addition, 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 S214 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S216 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S218 to S226 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next process of S228.

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 (S228). 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) (S230). 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 (S232). 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 (S234). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information on the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S236), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S228 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S230 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S232 to S236 is 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 (S140).

[Normal symbol game processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol game processing of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal electric accessory is in operation (the second starting port 24 is in the open operation) (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 process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next game process per normal symbol in S150. 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, when it is determined that the number of reserved symbols is larger than the value 0, the oldest random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not stored in the random number storage area for determination is read out (S308), and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is displayed. The normal symbol variation display-related processing to be performed is executed (S310), and the normal symbol game processing 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 electric support flag has a value of 0, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the electric support state (S350). The electric support flag is a flag indicating whether the current gaming state is the electric support state. When it is determined that the electric support flag has a value of 0, it is determined that the current game state is not the electric support state, and the hit / fail judgment is made using the low-probability normal symbol hit judgment table based on the random number for normal symbol hit / fail judgment read in S308. (S352), and if it is determined that the electric support flag is not a value 0 but a value 1, it is determined that the current game state is the electric support state, and a high probability is obtained based on the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not read in S308. A hit / fail judgment is made using the normal symbol hit judgment table (S354). 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 more hit values than the low-probability ordinary symbol hit determination table. In this embodiment, the hit probability of the normal symbol is 1/100 in the low-probability normal symbol hit judgment table in the normal state, and the hit probability of the normal symbol is 1/1 in the high-probability normal symbol hit judgment table in the electric support state. The hit value is set so as to be (100%). Therefore, in the electric support state, it is always determined to be a hit when the hit / fail determination process of the normal symbol is executed. As a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be a hit (“YES” in S356), the hit symbol is set for the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S358), 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 the normal symbol is determined (S360). Further, as a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be out of order (“NO” in S356), the out-of-order symbol is set in the finalized symbol of the normal symbol (S362), and the variable 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 (S364). The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is, for example, 30 seconds on average in the normal state and 1 to 2 seconds on average in the electric support state. In the electric support state, it is preferable that the time is shorter than that 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 (S366), 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 (S368), and the normal symbol game processing is terminated.

Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 9, when the normal symbol game process is started, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 is displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner 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 S360 or S364 has elapsed (the fluctuation pattern ends) (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, 0.7 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 confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol ends (S318).

Then, it is determined whether or not the finalized symbol of the normal symbol is the 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 the winning symbol, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag has a value of 0 (S322). When it is determined that the electric support flag has a value of 0, a short time ta (0.2 seconds in this embodiment) is set for the maximum opening time of the second starting port 24 (S324), and it is determined that the electric support flag has a value of 1. Then, the maximum opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to a long time tb (6.0 seconds in this embodiment) longer than the short time ta (S326). When the maximum opening time is set in this way, the operation of the normal electric accessory (opening operation of the second starting port 24) is started (S328), and the normal symbol game processing is completed. As described above, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is performed by opening the opening / closing blade 24b to the left and right by driving and controlling the second starting port solenoid 24c. The opening / closing blade 24b (movable member) may be operated a plurality of times based on the fact that the hit symbol of the normal symbol is confirmed and displayed (the predetermined condition is satisfied). In that case, the first operation is started and the last operation is performed. The operating time (maximum opening time) until the end is set to tb for a long time. When the normal symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next game process per normal symbol in S150.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the game processing per normal symbol. In the game processing per normal symbol in S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is open (S380). If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not open, the normal symbol hitting game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second starting port 24 is open, whether or not a specified number (for example, one) of game balls has entered the second starting port 24 based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 24a. (S382). When it is determined that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, the elapsed time (opening time) since the opening of the second starting port 24 is the maximum opening time (opening time) set in the normal symbol game processing. It is determined whether or not the short-time ta of 0.2 seconds or the long-time tb of 6.0 seconds has been reached (S384). If it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 24 has not reached the maximum opening time, the game processing per normal symbol is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of the second starting port 24. When it is determined in S382 that a specified number of game balls have entered the second start opening 24, or when it is determined in S384 that the maximum opening time has been reached, the second start opening 24 is closed (S386), and the game per normal symbol is played. End the process. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next special symbol game processing (S160).

[Special symbol game processing]
12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big hit flag has a value of 1 (during a big hit game), and the small hit flag has a value of 1 (during a small hit game). It is determined whether or not there is (S400). 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 symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag has a value of 1, that is, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is in progress, whether or not either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner ( S402), it is determined whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being displayed (S404). 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 (S406). .. When it is determined that the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S408), and the second special symbol is read out. The variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of is executed (S410).

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 (S412). 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 (S414), and the first The variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the special symbol is executed (S416). When it is determined in S412 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S406 to S416, 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 state shifts to the electric support state 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. The variation display of the first special symbol may be prioritized (first special symbol priority variation), or the variation display of the special symbol may be displayed to the starting port (first starting port 23, second starting port 24). It may be performed in the order in which the game balls are entered (variation in the order of entry). Hereinafter, the details of the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol of S416 and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol of S410 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol variation display-related processing, and FIG. 15 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 judgment process (hit judgment process) of the first special symbol is performed based on the random number for hit / fail judgment acquired in S414 (S500), and the result of the hit / fail judgment process is a big hit. It is determined whether or not there is (S502). The hit / fail judgment process is performed by comparing the hit / fail judgment random number acquired in S414 with the jackpot value included in the hit / miss judgment table, and when the hit / miss judgment random number matches any of the jackpot values, it is determined as a jackpot and the hit / miss is hit. When the judgment random number does not match any of the jackpot values, it is judged to be out of order. When it is determined in S502 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol acquired in S414 (S504). This process uses a random number for determining the winning symbol and the jackpot symbol determination table, and uses a plurality of jackpot symbols that differ in the content of the jackpot game (number of rounds) and the duration of the electric support state (number of symbol fluctuations) after the jackpot game ends. This is done by selecting one of the symbols. Although not shown in the jackpot symbol determination table of the first special symbol, the selection rate (appearance rate) of the jackpot symbol whose electric support state ends when the symbol variation game is executed 7 times after the jackpot game ends becomes 10%. , The selection rate of the jackpot symbol whose electric support state ends when the symbol variation game is executed once is 90%. Further, if it is determined in S502 that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number acquired in S414 (S506).

Then, the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the jackpot symbol determined in S504 or the outlier symbol determined in S506 is determined according to the result of the hit determination. (S508). When the jackpot symbol is determined in S504, the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in S508, and when the missed symbol is determined in S506, the missed fluctuation pattern is determined in S508. When the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started (S510), 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 (S512). ). In addition, the determination random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared with the update of the hold number of the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol change instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S514), 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 first special symbol variation instruction command includes a result of a hit / fail judgment, a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, a confirmed symbol (big hit symbol, a miss symbol), and the like.

In the second special symbol variation display-related processing, first, the hit / fail judgment process (hit judgment process) of the second special symbol is performed based on the random number for hit / fail judgment acquired in S408 (S550), and the result of the hit / fail judgment process is a big hit. It is determined whether or not there is (S552) and whether or not it is a small hit (S554). The hit / fail judgment process is performed by comparing the hit / fail judgment random number acquired in S408 with the hit value included in the hit / fail judgment table. When the judgment random number matches any of the small hit values, it is determined to be a small hit, and when the hit / fail judgment random number does not match any of the large hit values and the small hit values, it is determined to be out of order. When it is determined in S552 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol acquired in S408 (S556). This process is performed by selecting one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols having different contents (number of rounds) of the jackpot game by using the hit symbol determination random number and the jackpot symbol determination table. In the jackpot symbol determination table of the second special symbol, although not shown, the electric support state ends when the symbol variation game is executed seven times after the jackpot game ends, and the jackpot game ends. The appearance rate of the electric support state after the end is 100%. When it is determined in S554 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a small hit, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol acquired in S408 (S558). This process is performed by selecting one small hit symbol using the random number for determining the winning symbol and the small hit symbol determination table. Although not shown in the small hit symbol determination table, when the game ball passes through the specific area 43 during the small hit game and the big hit game is executed by the accessory big hit, the symbol variation game is performed 7 times after the big hit game is completed. It is set so that the selection rate (appearance rate) of the small hit symbol whose electric support state ends when it is executed is 100%. Further, if it is determined in S554 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number acquired in S408 (S560).

Then, whether or not the fluctuation display of the second special symbol this time is the final fluctuation display (final fluctuation) of the electric support state (S562), and whether or not the fluctuation display is within a specific number of times after the final fluctuation. (S564), respectively. As described above, when the big hit game is executed with the big hit of the first special symbol and the electric support state occurs, the predetermined number of times that the electric support state continues is 1 or 7 times, and the 2nd special symbol When the big hit game is executed and the electric support state occurs with the big hit or the small hit of the above, the predetermined number of times is 7 times. Therefore, when the predetermined number of times is one, the first variation display of the electric support state is the final variation, and when the predetermined number of times is seven, the seventh variation display of the electric support state is the final variation. Further, the specific number of times after the final change is set to 4 times in this embodiment. When the final variation of the second special symbol is performed and the electric support state ends, the normal state is set. Therefore, the variation display of the second special symbol up to the fourth time performed in the normal state becomes the variation display within a specific number of times. Normally, when the electric support state ends, a maximum of four holds of the second special symbol are stored in the random number storage area for determination of the RAM 60c. In S564, it is determined that the fluctuation display is within a specific number of times.

If it is determined in S562 and S564 that neither the final fluctuation of the electric support state nor the fluctuation display within a specific number of times after the final fluctuation is displayed, the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol is determined according to the result of the hit determination (S566). ). When the big hit symbol is decided in S556, the big hit fluctuation pattern is decided in S566, when the small hit symbol is decided in S558, the small hit fluctuation pattern is decided in S566, and when the off symbol is decided in S560, the big hit fluctuation pattern is decided. The deviation fluctuation pattern is determined in S566. On the other hand, if it is determined in S562 that it is the final fluctuation of the electric support state, the final fluctuation pattern of the predetermined fluctuation time is determined (S568). The predetermined fluctuation time is set to, for example, about several tens of seconds as the time required to execute the special effect for the final fluctuation described later. Further, if it is determined in S564 that the fluctuation display is within a specific number of times after the final fluctuation, a specific fluctuation pattern shorter than the predetermined fluctuation time is determined (S570). The fluctuation time of the specific fluctuation pattern is set to an extremely short time of less than 1 second (for example, 0.7 second).

When the fluctuation pattern is determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started (S572), 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 (. S574). In addition, the determination random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared with the update of the hold number of the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol change instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S576), and the change display-related processing 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 second special symbol change instruction command includes the result of the winning / failing determination, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the confirmed symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, miss symbol) and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 12 and 13, 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 S402. 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 (S418). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in any of S508, S566, S568, and S570, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed is determined after the variation display of the special symbol is started. This can be done by comparing the elapsed time with 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, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag has a value of 1, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the electric support state (S420). When it is determined that the electric support flag has a value of 1, the electric support counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S422), and it is determined whether or not the electric support counter has a value of 0 (S424). Here, the electric support counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol (mainly the second special symbol) until the end condition of the electric support state (time saving state) is satisfied, and in this embodiment, the jackpot game ends. Later, a value of 1 or 7 is set.

Subsequently, when it is determined in S420 that the electric support flag has a value of 0, or in S424 it is determined that the electric support counter does not have a value of 0, that is, it is not the final fluctuation of the electric support state, the display time (confirmed display time) of the confirmed symbol is changed. One hour T1 (0.7 seconds in this embodiment) is set (S426). On the other hand, when it is determined in S424 that the electric support counter has a value of 0, that is, it is the final fluctuation of the electric support state, the value 0 is set in the electric support flag in order to end the electric support state (S428), and a confirmed symbol is displayed. The second time T2, which is longer than the first time T1, is set as the time (S430). In this embodiment, as the second time T2, a time of a long time tb or more, which is the maximum opening time (operating time of the ordinary electric accessory) of the second starting port 24 in the electric support state, is set, for example, 6.0 seconds. To set. Of course, since the second time T2 may be a long time tb or more, a time exceeding the long time tb (for example, 6.5 seconds or 7.0 seconds) may be set. When the display time of the confirmed symbol is set in this way, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S432), and the special symbol being displayed in the variable display is confirmed and displayed (S434). The symbol stop command includes information on whether it is a symbol stop command of the final variation or a symbol stop command of a specific variation. Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect.

Then, it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol set in S426 or S430 has elapsed (S436). 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 S404 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, in S436, it is determined again whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol is displayed. When it is determined that the display time of is elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S438), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S440).

When it is determined in S440 that the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol, in order to start the jackpot game, the condition device is started to operate (S442), the accessory continuous operation device is started to operate (S444), and the jackpot flag is set. The value 1 (ON) is set (S446). During the jackpot game, in order to stop the time saving function (opening extension function), when the electric support flag is set to a value of 1 (ON), the electric support flag is set to a value of 0 (OFF) (S448, S450), and the game state specification command is subordinated. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 90 (S452) to end the special symbol game processing. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag and the value of the electric support flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process of S170.

If it is determined in S440 that the confirmed symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a small hit symbol (S454). 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 (S456), and if it is determined that the confirmed symbol is not a small hit symbol, the missed symbol is removed. Therefore, S456 is skipped. Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S454) to end the special symbol game process. The game state specification command includes the value of the small hit flag and the value of the electric support flag. When the special symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the small hit game processing of S170.

[Small hit game processing]
16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the small hit game process. In the small hit game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the small hit flag has a value of 1 (ON) (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 S180. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag has a value of 1, whether or not the small hit start interval is in progress (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 start 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. As described above, the distribution blade 42 operates in an opening / closing pattern such that the game ball that has entered the opened second large winning opening 26 passes through the specific area 43 with a probability of 1/1. 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. Therefore, the second big winning opening switch is next. Whether or not the number of game balls entered into the second large winning opening 26 has reached the specified number (10 in the embodiment) based on the detection signal from 26a (S618), the second large winning opening 26 is opened. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) has reached the maximum opening time (6 seconds in the embodiment) (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 major winning opening 26 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the second major winning opening 26 is 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 passing 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 validity period has not ended, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the validity period has expired, a small hit game indicating that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 43 is terminated. The hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S632) to end the small hit game process. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the small hit end command performs the small hit end effect. 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 big hit, and in order to execute the big hit game, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S634). ), A passing command indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S636). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the pass command performs an effect for starting the accessory jackpot. Next, if the second prize opening 26 is open, the second prize opening 26 is closed (S638, S640) and the specific area 43 is invalidated (S642). Subsequently, a value 1 is set in the jackpot flag (S644), and if the electric support flag is a value 1, a value 0 is set in the electric support flag (S646, S648). Then, the value 0 is set in the small hit flag (S650), and the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S652) to end the small hit game process. When the small hit game process is completed, the process proceeds to the big hit game process of S180.

[Big hit game processing]
18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game process of S180, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (ON) (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 start interval is in progress (S704), whether or not the big hit game end production is in progress (S706), and whether or not the open interval is in progress. (S708), respectively, are determined. If any of S704 to S708 is negatively determined, the jackpot start interval is started (S710), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The jackpot start interval is performed by transmitting a jackpot start command to the sub-integrated control device 90. The jackpot start command includes whether the jackpot game to be started is a symbol jackpot or a bonus jackpot, and the type of jackpot symbol in the case of a symbol jackpot. When the jackpot start interval is started, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S704 that the jackpot start interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed (S712). If it is determined that the jackpot start interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot start interval time has elapsed, the first jackpot 25 is opened by driving the first jackpot solenoid 25c. Then (S714), the jackpot game process is completed.

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 entered into 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 opening first large winning opening 25 is closed (S720), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S722). Since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is set by the jackpot symbol when the symbol jackpot is hit and the small hit symbol when the accessory jackpot is hit from the small hit, it is judged whether or not this round game is the final round. It is performed by determining whether or not the number of times the game is repeated has reached a number determined according to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (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 big winning opening 25 is opened (S714), and the jackpot game process is performed. finish.

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, a big hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90. (S728), the jackpot game process is completed. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot end command executes the jackpot game end effect. When the end effect of the jackpot game is started, the next time the jackpot game process is started, it is determined in S706 that the end effect of the jackpot game is in progress. Therefore, whether or not the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed is determined. Judgment (S730). If it is determined that the end effect time of the jackpot game has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S732). , The operation of the condition device is stopped (S734). Then, the value 1 (ON) is set in the electric support flag (S736), and the electric support counter setting process for setting the value 1 or the value 7 in the electric support counter is executed (S738). In this embodiment, at the end of the big hit game of the first special symbol, a value 1 or 7 is set in the electric support counter according to the big hit symbol, and at the end of the big hit game of the second special symbol or the big hit game of the small hit opportunity. At the end of (feature jackpot), a value of 7 is set in the electric support counter. As described above, when the electric support counter reaches a value of 0, the electric support state ends, but the hold memory (remaining hold) of the second special symbol at the end of the electric support state is digested after the end of the electric support state. Will be. Therefore, the sum of the value 1 or the value 7 which is the set value of the electric support counter at the end of the big hit game and the maximum number (value 4) of the reserved storage of the second special symbol at the time of the final fluctuation is the electric support state. It is the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol that is expected when it occurs. Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S740), the value 0 is set in the jackpot flag (S742), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the values of the jackpot flag, the electric support flag, and the electric support counter.

Here, the electric support state set by setting the electric support flag to the value 1 at the end of the big hit game continues until the electric support counter reaches a value of 0, and the final fluctuation (variation display) of the special symbol in the electric support state. At the end of, the electric support flag is set to a value of 0 to end. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second time T2, which is longer than the first time T1, is set for the display time (fixed display time) of the confirmed symbol in the final variation. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart of a comparative example in which the first time T1 is set in the final variation final display time, and FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram in which the second time T2 is set in the final variation final display time. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time chart of an Example. 20 and 21 are cases where a value 7 is set in the electric support counter at the end of the jackpot game, and when the fluctuation display immediately before the final fluctuation is completed (time t10), the first time T1 is set. The final fluctuation according to the final fluctuation pattern is started from the elapsed time t11, and the fluctuation display ends at the time t13. Further, at time t12 before the end of the fluctuation display of the final fluctuation, the case where the normal symbol hits and the normal electric accessory starts to operate and the second starting port 24 is opened is shown. Since the opening of the second starting port 24 is before the value of the electric support flag becomes 0, the long-time tb in the electric support state is set to the maximum opening time, and the second starting port 24 is closed at time t14. To.

In the comparative example of FIG. 20, the first time T1 at the time of the final fluctuation is short, and the first time T1 elapses while the second starting port 24 is open. Therefore, the next variation display (variation display of the hold memory) is started from the time t15 when the first time T1 has elapsed, and one hold (judgment information) is deleted. Therefore, the hold of the second special symbol is set to 1. It will be in a state where it can be additionally memorized. That is, during the period shown by the shaded area in the figure, the final second starting port 24 in the electric support state continues to be opened even though the electric support state is completed and the normal state is reached. Therefore, it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 24, and one additional hold of the second special symbol can be stored. Therefore, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol when an electric support state occurs is 1 more than expected. It will increase the number of times. As described above, a small hit occurs with a high probability in the second special symbol, and when a small hit occurs, it becomes a substantial bonus jackpot. Therefore, if the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol increases more than expected, the game profit will be increased. There is a problem that the expected value deviates from the design value and the game machine becomes difficult for the game store to manage. On the other hand, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 21, in the final fluctuation of the electric support state, the second time T2 which is longer than tb, which is the opening time of the second start port 24, is used, so that the electric support state ends. Then, at the time t25 when the next variation display is started, the second starting port 24 is already closed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the second starting port 24 which is open at tb (maximum opening time of the electric support state) for a long time after the electric support state ends and becomes the normal state. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from increasing by one more than expected due to the additional storage of one hold of the second special symbol, so that the expected value of the game profit deviates from the design value. It is possible to prevent the game from playing and to demonstrate normal game performance. Therefore, the balance of the game profit between the player and the game store can be as designed.

Next, the process executed by the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As described above, the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60 include a look-ahead determination command (first special symbol, second special symbol) and a hold number instruction command (first special symbol, second special symbol). (Symbol, normal symbol), special symbol change instruction command (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol), symbol stop command, game state specification command, small hit start command, small hit end command, big hit start command, big hit end command, There are round commands, pass commands, etc. Based on the reception of these commands, the sub-integrated control device 90 executes various effect processes such as hold display effect process, symbol variation effect process, small hit game effect process, and big hit game effect process. The sub-integrated control device 90 repeatedly executes these effect processes at predetermined time intervals (for example, every several msec). Hereinafter, the symbol variation effect processing during the electric support state will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing.

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
In the symbol variation effect processing, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first receives a variation instruction command (second special symbol) transmitted by the main control device 60 in S576 of the special symbol game process (second special symbol variation display related process). It is determined whether or not the variation instruction command) has been received (S800). If it is determined that the variation instruction command has been received, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the current variation instruction command is a specific variation pattern (S802), and if it is determined that it is not the specific variation pattern, the current variation. It is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination result included in the instruction command is a hit (big hit or small hit) (S804). If it is determined that the hit / fail determination result is a hit, the hit symbol is determined for the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S806), and if it is determined that the hit / fail determination result is incorrect, the miss symbol is determined for the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S808). ). Of course, when the hit / fail determination result is a big hit, the big hit symbol may be determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, and when the hit / fail determination result is a small hit, the small hit symbol may be determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol included in the received fluctuation instruction command is the final fluctuation pattern (S810). When it is determined that the variation pattern of the special symbol is not the final variation pattern, a normal effect pattern (hit effect pattern, miss effect effect pattern) is determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the result of the hit / fail judgment (S812), and the effect symbol is determined. The display device 37 starts the variable effect of the effect symbol (S814).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation pattern of the special symbol is the final variation pattern, the special effect pattern for the final variation is determined (S816), and the effect symbol display device 37 starts the variation effect of the effect symbol (S818). , The special effect is started by the effect symbol display device 37 (S820). Here, FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a special effect executed by the effect symbol display device 37. The special effect of this embodiment is an effect performed across the final change of the electric support state and the specific change within a specific number of times thereafter, and the final change of the second special symbol and the maximum of the second special symbol. It is performed during a maximum of 5 variable displays including 4 reserved memories. However, if the final variation is a hit (big hit or small hit), a special effect is performed only during the final variation, and if the final variation is off, a special effect is performed as a look-ahead effect indicating the look-ahead determination result of the hold memory. Is done. If the final fluctuation is off and either of the reserved memories is a hit (big hit or small hit), a special effect is performed from the final fluctuation to the fluctuation display of the reserved memory of the hit. As shown in FIG. 23A, this special effect is a challenge effect in which the ally character 374 attacks the object (“rock”) 375. It should be noted that even in the case of a small hit, since it is actually a big hit for a character, a message such as "If you destroy a rock, a big hit" is displayed without distinguishing between a small hit and a big hit. Further, the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a small size in a screen corner such as the upper right corner, and are displayed in a variable manner. When the special effect is started in the final variation, when the variation instruction command of the specific variation pattern is received, the special effect is in progress. Therefore, in S802, it may be determined whether or not the special effect is in progress. When the fluctuation instruction command of the specific variation pattern is received in S802 (when it is determined that the special effect is in progress), the processing of S804 to S820 is omitted, so the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the specific variation pattern is set. No, the variation effect of the effect symbol based on the variation instruction command of the specific variation pattern is not started. Therefore, the variation effect of the specific variation pattern is included in the variation effect of 1 of the final variation pattern.

Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S432 of the special symbol game processing (S822), and if it is determined that the symbol stop command is not received, the symbol variation effect processing is performed. finish. If it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, it is determined whether or not the special effect is currently being performed (S824), and if it is determined that the special effect is not being performed, the effect symbol is stopped at the hit symbol or the missed symbol determined in S806 and S808. Display (S826), and end the symbol variation effect processing. Further, if it is determined that the special effect is in progress, the special effect end process shown in FIG. 24 is executed (S828) to end the symbol variation effect process. Note that FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time chart when a special effect is executed.

In the special effect end processing, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command received in S822 is the symbol stop command of the final variation (S850). When it is determined that the command is to stop the symbol of the final variation, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol is set in S806 because the determination result of the special symbol in the final variation is a hit, that is, whether or not the final variation of this time is a hit. (S852). If it is determined to be a hit, the result display of the special effect is executed in a successful manner (S854), and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol (S856).

Further, if it is determined in S852 that the final fluctuation is not a hit but a miss, it is determined whether or not there is a hold storage (determination information) of the second special symbol (S858). When it is determined that there is a hold memory of the second special symbol, it is determined whether or not the confirmation result related to the look-ahead determination has a hit hold in the hold memory (S860), and it is determined that there is a hit hold. , The time required to display the fluctuation of the hold storage until the hit hold is set as the standby time (absorption time) (S862). As described above, the second time T2 is set as the fixed display time only in the final variation, and the variation display of the hold storage of the second special symbol is performed in a specific variation pattern in which the variation time is extremely short. Therefore, in S862, the sum of the second time T2 (for example, 6.0 seconds), which is the definite display time of the final fluctuation, and the fluctuation time (for example, 0.7 seconds) of the specific fluctuation pattern of each hold storage until the hit hold. The sum of the time and the total time of the first time T1 (for example, 0.7 seconds), which is the final display time of each variation display, is set as the standby time. That is, in the example of FIG. 25, the waiting time is set from the time t31 at which the variation display of the final variation ends to the time t32 at which the four specific variations (variation display and final display) end. Then, the result display of the special effect is executed in the successful mode (S864), and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the off-design (S866). In this way, when the final variation is out of order and the hold memory of the second special symbol includes a hit (big hit hold or small hit hold), as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the ally character The result of the special effect is displayed in a successful manner in which the 374 succeeds in destroying the object 375, and the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R in the upper right corner are stopped and displayed as the out-of-order symbols. Although not shown, the result of the special effect is displayed in the same success mode as in FIG. 23 (b) even when the final fluctuation is a hit in the processing of S854 and S856, and the effect symbol 371L in the upper right corner, 371C and 371R are stopped and displayed with a hit symbol (for example, 333 or 555).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S860 that there is no hit hold in the hold memory, the time required until the variable display of all the hold memories is completed is set as the standby time (S868). In S868, the total time of the second time T2, which is the definite display time of the final fluctuation, the total time of the fluctuation time of the specific fluctuation pattern of each hold memory, and the total time of the first time T1 which is the definite display time of each fluctuation display. Set the sum to the standby time. Then, the result display of the special effect is executed in the failure mode (S870), and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the off-design (S866). In this way, when the final variation is out of order and the hold memory of the second special symbol does not include a hit (big hit hold or small hit hold), as shown in FIG. 23 (c), the ally character The result is displayed based on the effect result of 374 failing to destroy the object 375, and the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R in the upper right corner are stopped and displayed as the off-effect symbols. Further, if it is determined in S858 that there is no hold storage, the result display of the special effect is executed in the failure mode (S870) without setting the waiting time, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the off symbol (S866).

In this way, when the result of the special effect is displayed in the success mode or the failure mode and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the hit symbol or the miss symbol, or when it is determined in S850 that the command is not the final variation symbol stop command but the specific variation symbol stop command, it is determined. It is determined whether or not the waiting time has been set (S872). If it is determined in S852 that the final fluctuation is a hit, or if it is determined in S858 that there is no hold memory, it is determined in S872 that the standby time has not been set, and the special effect image is deleted to end the special effect. (S876), the special production end processing is completed. Further, if it is determined in S872 that the waiting time has been set, it is determined whether or not the set waiting time has elapsed (S874), and if it is determined that the waiting time has not elapsed, the special effect end process is terminated as it is. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the waiting time has elapsed, the special effect is terminated by erasing the special effect image (S876), and the special effect end process is terminated. Therefore, when the waiting time is set, the result display of the success mode or the result display of the failure mode is continuously displayed until all the variable display of the hold storage is completed, and then the special effect is ended.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the fixed display time (display time of the fixed display) in the final fluctuation (predetermined number of times) in the electric support state is set to the maximum opening of the second starting port 24 in the electric support state. In order to set the second time T2 to be longer than the long time tb, which is the time, the second start port 24 is set to the next time when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started after the final fluctuation is completed and the electric support state is completed. It is possible to keep the game ball in a difficult state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the memory of the hold based on the entry into the second starting port 24 even though the electric support state has ended. Therefore, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 24 is the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that is the end condition of the electric support state (the set value of the electric support counter at the end of the big hit game). It is possible to prevent the game profit from deviating from the design value by suppressing exceeding the number of times expected as the sum of the maximum number of holdings (4 pieces) at the time of the final fluctuation, and to exhibit normal game performance.

In addition, it has two types of display times, long and short, as the fixed display time, and the fixed display time other than the final fluctuation during the electric support state is set to the first time T1 which is less than tb for a long time, and the fixed display time in the final fluctuation is long. Since the second time T2 is set to the time tb or more, the second start is started after the end of the electric support state without preventing the confirmation display other than the final fluctuation from becoming longer than necessary and hindering the rapid progress of the game. It is possible to appropriately suppress the memorization of the hold based on the entry into the mouth 24.

Further, the probability of a small hit in the hit / fail judgment is determined to be a relatively high probability because it is only the hit / miss judgment based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port. Further, the probability that the game ball passes through the specific area 43 during the small hit game is 1/1, and when the small hit occurs, the accessory big hit is substantially generated. For this reason, by suppressing the memory of the hold based on the entry into the second starting port 24 after the end of the electric support state, the small hit game (feature big hit) is performed more than expected. It is possible to prevent the game profit from deviating from the design value and to exhibit normal game performance.

In addition, by executing a special effect that suggests the pre-reading determination result of the hold memory of the second special symbol to the player at the time of the final change, therefore, when the hold of the second special symbol increases after the electric support state ends, that Depending on the result of the hold judgment, it may not be consistent with the look-ahead judgment result suggested in the special effect. In this embodiment, by suppressing the memory of the hold based on the entry into the second starting port 24 after the end of the electric support state, it is possible to appropriately prevent the inconsistency from being lost. It is possible to demonstrate normal game performance.

In the embodiment, the final display time of the special symbol is the first time T1 which is shorter than the opening time of the second starting port 24 in the electric support state and the second time which is longer than the opening time of the second starting port 24 in the electric support state. Although it is assumed that the time T2 has two types of time, the time is not limited to this, and a fixed display time of three or more types may be provided.

In the embodiment, the definite display time in the final fluctuation during the electric support state is set to the second time T2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the definite display time in the final fluctuation is the opening time of the second starting port 24 in the electric support state ( It may be longer than the long time tb), and the definite display time for all fluctuations in the electric support state may be set as the second time T2. In this case, the definite display time in the normal state and the definite display time (second time T2) in the electric support state longer than that may be used properly according to the gaming state.

In the embodiment, the results of S864 and S870 are displayed after the standby time is set in S862 and S868 of the special effect end processing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is determined in S874 that the waiting time has elapsed, the results of S864 and S870 may be displayed.

In the embodiment, the waiting time is set so that the fluctuation effect of the specific variation of the hold memory stored at the time of the final variation during the electric support state is included in the variation effect of 1 of the final variation, but the waiting time is not limited to this. Absent. For example, while executing a special effect suggesting a look-ahead determination result of the hold memory, a change effect of the effect symbol may be performed according to a specific change of the individual hold memory. In that case, even if the final fluctuation is out of alignment, if there is a hit in the hold memory, an effect suggesting the occurrence of a hit may be performed when the symbol of the final fluctuation is stopped.

In the embodiment, the look-ahead determination of the hold memory straddles the final change during the electric support state and the specific change of the hold memory (across a plurality of symbol change games after the predetermined number of symbol change games). Although the special effect suggesting the result can be executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special effect may not be executed.

In the embodiment, the electric support flag is set to 0 at the timing when the fluctuation time in the final fluctuation in the electric support state elapses (variation display ends), and the electric support state is terminated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric support state is in progress. It suffices if the electric support state is terminated when the final fluctuation of (the symbol fluctuation game of the predetermined number of times) is executed. For example, the electric support flag may be set to 0 and the electric support state may be terminated at the timing when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in S434 after the fluctuation time has elapsed, or at the timing thereafter. However, if the timing for ending the electric support state is delayed, the next opening of the second starting port 24 may be performed again at tb for a long time during the electric support state, so that the method as in the embodiment is preferable.

In the embodiment, as the big winning opening, the big winning opening used in the small hit game (first big winning opening 25) and the big winning opening used in the big hit game (second big winning opening 26) are separately provided. However, a single big prize opening may be shared between the big hit game and the small hit game.

In the embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine of a mixed type of 1 type and 2 types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a variable display of a special symbol is displayed when a game ball enters the starting port. The present invention may be applied to a so-called seven machine type (type 1 type) pachinko machine that starts a big hit game when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. The pachinko machine of this modified example is provided with a first starting port having a constant possibility of entering a game ball and a second starting port as a variable starting port, and in a normal state, the game ball is mainly located at the first starting port. When the ball is entered, the variable display of the first special symbol is started, and when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is executed. Then, after the end of the jackpot game executed based on the stop display of the predetermined jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol), the probability that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol (determined as a jackpot by the hit / fail judgment) is higher than the normal state. A high probability state (probability change state) is set, and an electric support state with a high frequency of entering the second starting port is set. In the high-probability state and the electric support state (high-probability electric support state), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started mainly when the game ball enters the second starting port, and the second special symbol is a big hit. When the stop is displayed with a symbol, the jackpot game is executed.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the specifications of the pachinko machine of the modified example. As shown in the figure, in the pachinko machine of the modified example, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is 1/100 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the normal state, and the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the high probability state. Both 2 special symbols are 1/10. The probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/6 in the normal state, but 5/6 in the electric support state. The opening pattern of the second starting port (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds in the normal state, but for 1.0 second in the electric support state, 3 It is extended to open times. Of course, it may be opened once for 3.0 seconds. There are two types of jackpot symbols: normal jackpot symbol and probability variation jackpot symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal jackpot symbol, it becomes the normal state after the jackpot game ends, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the probability variation jackpot symbol, the jackpot game After the end, it will be in a probabilistic state (high probability electric support state). In the modified example, the rate at which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol (probability variation rate) is 50%, and the rate at which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol (probability variation rate) is 100%. That is, the jackpot of the second special symbol is more advantageous than the jackpot of the first special symbol because it is always in the high-probability electric support state after the jackpot game is completed. The high-probability electric support state continues until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times). In addition, the hit of the special symbol may include a small hit in which a small hit game in which the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter than that of the big hit game is executed, and the small hit probability of the special symbol is the first regardless of the game state. Both the special symbol and the second special symbol may be 1/50 or the like.

Even in the pachinko machine of the modified example of such specifications, the final fluctuation display time of the high-probability electric support state, which is the privilege game state, is made longer than the opening time of the second starting port in the high-probability electric support state. , It is possible to suppress the memory of the hold based on the entry into the second starting port at the start of the next fluctuation after the end of the final fluctuation (after the end of the high probability electric support state). In the modified example, when the final fluctuation ends and the high-probability electric support state ends, the jackpot probability shifts to a low probability, but the jackpot of the second special symbol has a higher probability variation rate than the jackpot of the first special symbol. It is highly advantageous. Therefore, by suppressing the memory of the hold based on the ball entering the second starting port at the start of the next fluctuation after the end of the final fluctuation, a jackpot game based on the ball entering the second starting port is assumed. Since the high probability state is always set after the big hit game is completed, it is possible to prevent the game profit from deviating from the design value and to exhibit the normal game performance. Further, in such a gaming machine, when the jackpot of the second special symbol has a larger number of rounds of the jackpot game and the jackpot with a larger number of winning prize balls is more likely to be executed than the jackpot of the first special symbol. There is. Even in such a case, the game profit (number of winning prize balls) becomes the design value by suppressing the memory of the hold based on the entry into the second starting port at the start of the next fluctuation after the end of the final fluctuation. It is possible to prevent divergence and demonstrate normal game performance.

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 gaming 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 start port 23 and the second start port 24 correspond to the "start port", and the main control device 60 that executes the start winning processes S206 and S220 of FIG. 8 corresponds to the "hold storage means". The main control device 60 that executes the processing of S500 of the first special symbol variation display-related processing of FIG. 14 and S550 of the second special symbol variation display-related processing of FIG. The main control device 60 that executes the special symbol game processing (excluding S420 to S430, S448, and S450) of FIG. 13 corresponds to the "symbol variation game executing means", and the small hit game processing of FIGS. 16 and 17 (S646, 6). The main control device 60 that executes the jackpot game processing (excluding S736 and S738) of FIGS. 18 and 19 (excluding S648) corresponds to the “hit game execution means”, and the second start port 24 is the “variable start port”. The main control device 60 that executes the special symbol game processing S420 to S428, S448, S450, the small hit game processing S646, S648, and the big hit game processing S736, S738 corresponds to the "game state setting means". The main control device 60 that executes the special symbol game processing S426 and S430 corresponds to the "display time setting means". Further, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port", and the specific area 43 (V area) corresponds to the "specific area". The second big winning opening 26 corresponds to the "big winning opening". Further, the main control device 60 that executes the start winning process S222 corresponds to the "look-ahead means", and the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the symbol variation effect processing S810, S816, S818, S824, and S828 of FIG. 22 and the effect. The symbol control device 91 corresponds to the "look-ahead effect 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, 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 Directing symbol (pseudo symbol), 372a 1st hold symbol, 372b 2nd hold symbol, 373 character symbol, 374 ally character, 375 object, 38 center accessory, 40 distribution device, 41 warp Outlet, 42 distribution blade, 42c distribution solenoid, 43 specific area, 43a specific area pass switch, 44 non-specific area, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending Switch, 54 checkout button, 54a checkout switch, 60 main controller, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 symbol display device relay terminal board, 63 effect 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 out-of-ball switch, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub-integrated control device, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 production symbol control device, 100 hall computer.

Claims (5)

A hold storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of determination information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port as a hold, and
A winning / failing determination means for making a winning / failing determination based on the determination information,
A symbol variable game execution means for executing a symbol variable game in which the symbol is variablely displayed and a stop symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination is confirmed and displayed.
In the symbol variation game, when the symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol indicating the jackpot result as the result of the hit / fail determination, the hit game execution means for executing the jackpot game and the hit game execution means for executing the jackpot game.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
As the starting port, a variable starting port is provided, which increases the possibility of entering a game ball by operating a movable member based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition.
As the game state after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to set a privilege game state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start port is higher than the normal state, and the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times in the privilege game state. When this is done, the game state setting means for ending the privilege game state and
At least the display time of the confirmation display in the symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times during the privilege game state is set from the start of operation to the end of operation of the movable member accompanying the fulfillment of the predetermined condition once during the privilege game state. Display time setting means to set the time to be longer than the operating time of
A gaming machine equipped with. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
It has a plurality of display times as the display time of the final display in the symbol variation game, and has a plurality of display times.
The display time setting means sets the display time of the final display in the symbol variation game other than the predetermined number of times in the privilege game state to a time less than the operation time among the plurality of display times, and the predetermined time. A gaming machine that sets the display time of the final display in the symbol variation game of the number of times to a time equal to or longer than the operating time among the plurality of display times. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
A big prize opening with a specific area inside,
As the starting port, a first starting port having a constant possibility of entering a game ball and a second starting port as the variable starting port are provided.
When the winning / failing determination result is a stop symbol indicating a small hit result and the symbol is stopped and displayed, the hit game executing means executes a small hit game that enables the large winning opening to enter the ball, and the small hit game is executed. When the game ball passes through the specific area in the hit game, the big hit game is executed.
The probability of a small hit in the hit / fail judgment is determined to be higher in the hit / fail judgment based on the ball entering the second starting port than in the hit / fail judgment based on the ball entering the first starting port. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
As the starting port, a first starting port having a constant possibility of entering a game ball and a second starting port as the variable starting port are provided.
The game state setting means can set a high probability state in which the probability of determining a big hit in the hit / fail determination is higher than the normal state until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game. ,
The probability that the high probability state is set is higher after the end of the jackpot game based on the entry into the second starting port than after the end of the jackpot game based on the entry into the first starting port. A game machine that is set to be high. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
Prior to the hit / fail determination of the hit / fail determination means, a look-ahead means for confirming the determination information and
A look-ahead effect executing means that executes a look-ahead effect based on a confirmation result by the look-ahead means about the determination information stored in the hold storage means when the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times.
A gaming machine equipped with.

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