JP2021065512A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance an interest in a game in a game machine capable of executing a second-class winning game.SOLUTION: Since a second-class game A may be performed after a small win game when a first-class winning game A is performed in a game machine, a degree of advantage to a player differs mutually in these cases. When a performance of the game machine is changed, execution probability of the second-class winning game is not changed but execution probability of the first-class winning game is changed. For this reason, simply by changing the performance of the game machine, a ratio of "probability of execution of the first-class winning game A" to "probability of execution of the second-class winning game A" can be changed. As a result, game properties of the game machine can be further diversified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

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

A gaming machine is known in which a special symbol is variablely displayed when the game ball enters the starting port, and when the result of the variable display of the special symbol is a predetermined mode, a privilege is given to the player.

In such a gaming machine, a small hit game is executed in which a variable entry slot can be entered when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a "small hit symbol", and the variable entry slot is inserted during the small hit game. There is a gaming machine capable of performing a jackpot game (so-called two-kind gaming) that is advantageous to the player when the entered gaming ball passes through a specific area (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2009-240423

However, in recent years, a gaming machine capable of performing a game per two types as described above has been widely recognized by players, and there is a problem that it cannot be said that the gaming interest is sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a game per type 2 and capable of enhancing the interest of the game.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
Special symbol display means for variable display of special symbols,
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the small hit game execution means for executing the small hit game in which the variable entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered, and the small hit game execution means.
May be provided.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of a game in a game machine capable of performing a game per two types.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of a game per 1 type, and the type of a game per 2 types. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device 41. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing which is executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern selection table conceptually. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of a variation pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number of times of the round game in the case where the game per type 1 is performed, and the game per type 2 is performed following a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big winning opening which becomes an open state when the game per type 1 is performed, and the game per type 2 is performed following a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the right big winning opening 35 when the game per type 1 is performed, and the game per type 2 is performed following a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the interval period when the game per type is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the interval period in the case where the game per 2 types is performed following a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the bonus start effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the launch information suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the launch timing suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect of suggesting the number of incoming balls. It is explanatory drawing which shows the performance which can be set in this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the B / R ratio of this Example.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, examples to which the present invention is applied will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as "right" and the left side is expressed as "left" when facing the front of the pachinko machine.

Further, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board composition:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Relationship between game per type and game per type 2:
E-1. Substantial number of round games:
E-2. Open pattern:
E2-1. Ingenuity of open pattern part 1:
E-2-2. Ingenuity of open pattern # 2:
E-2-3. Ingenuity of open pattern # 3:
E-2-4. Ingenuity of open pattern # 4:
E-2-5. Ingenuity of opening pattern 5:
E-3.10R 1-class game and 9R2-class game Other configurations:
E-4.4R Game per class:
E-5.3R Game per 2 types:
F. Productions related to 1-class games and 2-class games:
F-1. "Bonus start production":
F-2. Launch information suggestion production:
F-3. Launch timing suggestion production:
F-4. Countdown production:
F-5. Suggested number of balls entered:
F-6. Other productions:
G. Performance setting function:

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1. A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b made of synthetic resin is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). A small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display unit 50 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window unit 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit 50 is a display unit that displays information related to the game by combining a plurality of LEDs.

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

An upper dish portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls rented out via the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball rented out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 or a game paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7. The sphere is stored.

A rotatably provided launch handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4, and a launch device unit is mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the launch motor is driven to launch the game ball supplied from the upper plate portion 7 to the launcher unit. At this time, the game ball is launched with a strength (launch intensity) corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9.

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

Although not shown, an inner frame and a main body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and one end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in the game hall by attaching the main body frame to the island equipment. The game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game board 20 is exposed. It becomes a state.

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

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

Below the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a start port 24 is provided, which is a start port in which the size of the opening is unchanged (constant) and the game ball can always enter. ing. The game ball that has entered the start port 24 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside.

The passage inside the starting port 24 is branched into a first passage (not shown) and a second passage (not shown), and at the branch point, the game ball that has entered the starting port 24 is referred to as the first passage. A sorting device (not shown) for alternately sorting (one by one) is provided in the second passage. Specifically, this sorting device is divided into a posture in which the game ball is allowed to flow down in the first passage and a posture in which the game ball is allowed to flow down in the second passage (one by one) depending on the weight (self-weight) of the game ball that has flowed down. It switches alternately. Therefore, the game balls that have entered the starting port 24 alternately pass through the first passage and the second passage (one by one). A start port first sensor 24a (see FIG. 3) is provided in the first passage, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has passed through the first passage among the game balls that have entered the start port 24. Further, a start port second sensor 24b (see FIG. 3) is provided in the second passage, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has passed through the second passage among the game balls that have entered the start port 24.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two large winning openings (variable ball entrances) are provided, a lower large winning opening 28 and a right large winning opening 35. Of these, the lower large winning opening is provided. Reference numeral 28 denotes a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape, which is provided below the start opening 24 in the game area 21. An opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1 is provided in the lower winning opening 28, and the opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright to allow a game ball to enter. It is possible to change between a closed state in which the ball cannot be entered (a state in which the ball cannot be entered) and an open state in which the opening / closing door 29 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter the ball (the state in which the ball can enter). FIG. 2 shows that the lower prize opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the lower prize opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A lower grand prize opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the lower grand prize opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the lower grand winning opening 28.

Further, in the lower right corner (lower right corner of the game area 21) of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, the right grand prize is projected forward (on the player side) from the surface of the game board 20. A mouth unit 33 is provided. The upper surface of the right-handed winning opening unit 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and is a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (center side of the pachinko machine 1). A right large winning opening 35 is provided in the middle part of the rolling surface 34 (the middle part in the rolling direction of the game ball). The right large winning opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the drawing) that is slidable (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 is slid (moved) forward. Then, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter (the ball cannot enter) and the open state where the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) to the rear side and the game ball can enter (the ball can enter). It can be changed. On the upstream side (right side) of the right large winning opening 35 on the rolling surface 34, or on the upper surface of the opening / closing door 36, a speed suppressing unit (not shown) that reduces the flowing speed of the game ball flowing down on the rolling surface 34. Is provided. Since the flow speed of the game ball that has reached the rolling surface 34 can be reduced by this speed suppressing portion, there is a high possibility that the game ball will be near the right large winning opening 35 at the timing when the right large winning opening 35 is opened. Become. Therefore, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the game ball reaching the rolling surface 34 enters the right large winning opening 35. Examples of the speed suppressing portion include a convex portion provided on the upper surface of the rolling surface 34 and the upper surface of the opening / closing door 36.

The game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 37 (so-called V) or the non-specific opening 38 via the passage provided inside the right large winning opening unit 33. That is, a movable member 39 is provided above the specific opening 37, and the movable member 39 is in a "blocking state" that prevents the game ball from entering the specific opening 37 (passing through the specific area). It can be changed to an "allowable state" that allows the game ball to enter the specific port 37 (pass through the specific area). The game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 enters (guides) the specific opening 37 when the movable member 39 is in the "allowable state", and when the movable member 39 is in the "blocking state" ( The ball enters (guides) the non-specific opening 38 (passing through the upper surface of the movable member 39).

At least a part of the front wall of the right grand prize opening unit 33 is formed by a transparent plate (having light transmission). Therefore, the player can pass through the front wall of the right large winning opening unit 33 to the state of the movable member 39 (allowable state or blocking state) or the game ball entering the right large winning opening 35 to be a specific opening 37 or a non-specific opening. It is possible to visually recognize the state of being guided by 38.

A right grand prize opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the right grand prize opening 35, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the right grand winning opening 35. Further, a specific mouth sensor 37s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific mouth 37, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the specific mouth 37. Further, a non-specific mouth sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the non-specific mouth 38, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the non-specific mouth 38.

Around each of the above-mentioned game devices, a general entry port 30 through which a game ball can enter, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. There is. Further, an out opening 32 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 21, and the ball does not enter any of the above-mentioned starting opening 24, lower large winning opening 28, right large winning opening 35, and general entry opening 30. The game ball is discharged from the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

The game ball that flows down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) also flows down the right area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) into the start port 24 described above. Game balls can also be entered. On the other hand, only the game balls flowing down the right area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter (or pass through) the lower grand prize opening 28 and the right grand prize opening 35. Is. In the following, firing a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as “left-handed”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so as to flow down the area to the right of is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the starting port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and when the game ball enters the general entry port 30, the game ball is paid out. Five game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the lower prize opening 28 or the right prize opening 35, 10 game balls are paid out to the player.

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

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

The main control board 200 includes a start port first sensor 24a that detects a game ball that has passed through the first passage among the game balls that have entered the start port 24, and a second of the game balls that have entered the start port 24. Starting port 2nd sensor 24b that detects game balls that have passed through the passage, lower grand prize opening sensor 28s that detects game balls that have entered the lower grand prize opening 28, and detects game balls that have entered the right grand prize opening 35 The right large winning opening sensor 35s, the specific opening sensor 37s that detects the game ball that has entered the specific opening 37, the non-specific opening sensor 38s that detects the game ball that has entered the non-specific opening 38, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives an input of a detection signal of a game ball from these sensors or the like, a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input is issued to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, or the like. It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

Further, the main control board 200 has a lower prize opening for opening and closing the opening / closing door 29 provided in the lower prize 28 (for opening and closing the lower prize 28). Solenoid 28m, right opening door solenoid 35m for opening and closing the opening / closing door 36 provided in the right winning opening 35 (for opening and closing the right winning opening 35), movable member A movable member solenoid 39m, a segment display unit 50, and the like for making 39 a blocking state and an allowable state are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals toward the lower prize opening solenoid 28 m, the right prize winner solenoid 35 m, the movable member solenoid 39 m, and the segment display unit 50.

Further, the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs an effect according to the contents. That is, a command for designating an output image or output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and an upper lamp 5a, a right side lamp 5b, and a left side lamp 5c (the present specification) are sent to the lamp control board 226. In the book, various effects are performed by transmitting a command for specifying the light emission pattern of "various lamps 5a to 5c"). Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c via the effect operation board 228, the CPU 221 performs an effect corresponding to the operation.

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

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

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

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

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, both a left-handed game ball and a right-handed game ball can enter the starting port 24. When a left-handed or right-handed game ball enters the starting port 24, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a big hit judgment random number described later) is acquired, and based on the judgment random number, "big hit", "small hit", "small hit", " A "big hit judgment" is performed to determine which of the "missing" is.

Specifically, the game balls that have entered the start port 24 alternately pass through the first passage and the second passage (one by one), and the game balls that pass through the first passage are subjected to the start port first sensor 24a. Whether it is detected or the game ball passing through the second passage is detected by the start port second sensor 24b, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number described later) is acquired and based on the judgment random number. Perform "big hit judgment".

Then, when the "big hit determination" is performed based on the determination random number acquired when the game ball passes through the first passage, the first special symbol (also referred to as "first special symbol" in the present specification) is used. When the variable display is performed and the "big hit judgment" is performed based on the judgment random number acquired when the game ball passes through the second passage, the second special symbol (also referred to as "second special symbol" in this specification). ) Is displayed in a variable manner. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The unit 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (in this specification, unless otherwise specified, they are also collectively referred to as "special symbols") are LEDs that are lit out of nine LEDs in each display unit. The variable display is performed by switching the above, and the stop display is performed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first special figure, 100 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101-200), 100 kinds of small hit symbols (small hit symbols 201-300), and one kind of missed symbols (off). The symbol 400) can be stopped and displayed, and as the second special symbol, 100 types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols 501-600), 100 types of small hit symbols (small hit symbols 601 to 700), and one type of missed symbol (small hit symbol 601 to 700) The off-design 800) can be stopped and displayed. The types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs that are lit.

The result of the big hit judgment (also referred to as "big hit judgment about the first special figure" in this specification) based on the judgment random number acquired when the game ball entering the starting port 24 passes through the first passage is "big hit". If, the first special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the big hit symbols 101 to 200, and if it is "small hit", the first special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the small hit symbols 201 to 300. , If it is "off", the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the off symbol 400.

Further, the result of the jackpot determination (also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure" in the present specification) based on the determination random number acquired when the game ball entering the starting port 24 passes through the second passage is ". If it is a "big hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the big hit symbols 501 to 600, and if it is a "small hit", the second special figure is stopped at any of the small hit symbols 601-700. If it is displayed and it is "off", the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the off symbol 800.

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

<Small hit game>
When the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed in any of the above-mentioned small hit symbols, the right big winning opening 35 is opened. Is a small hit game in which the special electric accessory operates without operating) ”. Since a right-handed game ball can enter the right-handed winning opening 35, it is naturally beneficial for the player to perform a right-handed ball during the small hit game. Therefore, during the small hit game, the player is urged to perform a right-handed hit by lighting two LEDs arranged on the right-handed display unit 59 of the segment display unit 50.

Since the small hit game ends based on the entry of 10 game balls, 100 pieces in one small hit game (10 balls x 10 payouts per ball). ) Game ball is paid out.

<Big hit game>
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “big hit game (by operating the accessory continuous operation device)” in which the “round game in which the right big prize opening 35 or the lower big winning opening 28 is open” is performed a plurality of times. A big hit game in which a special electric accessory is activated) ”is also feasible. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the right-handed winning opening 35 and the lower-ranking winning opening 28, it is naturally possible to hit right during the big hit game. It is beneficial for the player. Therefore, even during the big hit game, as in the small hit game, the player is urged to perform the right-handed hit by lighting the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed display unit 59 of the segment display unit 50. In this embodiment, as such a big hit game, it is possible to execute a "game per type 1" and a "game per type 2" having different start triggers. Here, "game per type" and "game per type 2" will be described.

<Game per type>
"Game per type" is when the special symbol (1st special figure or 2nd special figure) is stopped and displayed at any of the above-mentioned big hit symbols (big hit determination for the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure). It starts when the result is a "big hit"). In this embodiment, as this "game per type", "game per 4R1 type" in which the number of round games is 4 times and "game per 10R type 1" in which the number of round games is 10 times can be executed. Is.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 101 to 175 (with a probability of 75% when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol). ) When "4R 1 type per game" is executed and the 1st special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 176 to 200 (with a probability of 25% when the 1st special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol) " "10R 1 type game" is executed.

In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 501 to 575 (with a probability of 75% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol), "4R 1 type per game" is executed. When the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 576 to 600 (with a probability of 25% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol), "10R 1 type per game" is executed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the "game per type" is performed with the above allocation, so after all, when the "game per type" is performed (the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol). If this is the case), there is a 75% chance that the "4R1 game" will be played, and a 25% chance that the "10R1 game" will be played.

<Games per 2 types>
On the other hand, the "game per type 2" is started when the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 during the small hit game has passed through the specific opening 37 (see FIG. 2) (entering the specific opening 37). To. In this embodiment, as this "game per 2 types", "game per 3R2 type" in which the number of round games is 3 times and "game per 9R2 type" in which the number of round games is 9 times can be executed. Is.

Whether to execute "3R2 type game" or "9R2 type game" as the "2 type game" is a small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed in the small hit game that is performed in advance (which serves as a start trigger). Determined by.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the small hit game is performed by stopping and displaying the first special figure at the small hit symbols 201 to 220 (the first special figure is the small hit symbol). When the "3R2 type per game" is executed (with a probability of 20% when the stop is displayed) and the small hit game is performed by stopping and displaying the first special figure with the small hit symbols 221 to 300 (with a probability of 20%). Execute "9R2 type game" (with a probability of 80% when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol).

In addition, when the small hit game is performed by stopping and displaying the second special figure with the small hit symbols 601 to 620 (with a probability of 20% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol). ) When the small hit game is executed by executing the "3R2 type per game" and the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbols 621 to 700 (the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol). Execute "9R2 type game" (with a probability of 80% if it is done).

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the "game per 2 types" is performed with the above allocation, so after all, when the "game per 2 types" is performed (the special symbol stops at the small hit symbol). (If a small hit game is played by being displayed), there is a 20% probability that the "3R2 type game" will be played, and an 80% probability that the "9R2 type game" will be played.

In either case of "game per type" or "game per type 2", the round game ends based on the entry of 10 game balls (10 counts). Therefore, in one round game, 100 game balls (10 balls x 10 payouts per ball) are paid out. Therefore, normally, 400 game balls are paid out in "4R 1 type game", 1000 game balls are paid out in "10R 1 type game", and 300 game balls are paid out in "3R 2 type game". Game balls are paid out, and 900 game balls are paid out in "Game per 9R2 type".

<Holding special symbols>
As described above, when the game ball that has entered the start port 24 passes through the first passage, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the first special figure are performed, and the game ball that has entered the start port 24 passes through the second passage. When it passes, the jackpot judgment and fluctuation display for the second special figure are performed. However, these jackpot determinations and fluctuation displays are not performed immediately after the game ball enters the starting port 24 (after passing through the first passage or the second passage), but the acquired determination random numbers are used as the first special feature. It is temporarily stored as a figure hold or a second special figure hold. Specifically, the determination random number acquired when the game ball entering the starting port 24 passes through the first passage is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold, and the game ball entering the starting port 24 is stored in the second passage. The judgment random number acquired when passing through is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold.

Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) are performed based on the stored first special figure hold or second special figure hold. Such first special figure hold and second special figure hold are stored up to four each. Therefore, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored up to a total of eight. In addition, in this specification, when the 1st special figure hold and the 2nd special figure hold are not particularly distinguished, these are collectively referred to as "special figure hold".

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

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

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one of the special symbols is being displayed in a variable manner, one of the special symbols is being displayed in a definite display, a big hit game is being played (during one type of game, two types are being played), and a small one. During the hit game, even if the special figure hold (1st special figure hold or 2nd special figure hold) is stored, the big hit determination or fluctuation display related to these holds is not performed. In addition, when a plurality of special figure reservations are stored, the jackpot judgment and special related to the special figure reservation stored first regardless of whether the special figure reservation is the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation. The variable display of the design is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are alternately stored one by one, so that, after all, the jackpot determination and the change of the special symbol for the first special figure hold The display, the jackpot determination for the second special symbol hold, and the variable display of the special symbol are alternately performed once.

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

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

FIG. 6A conceptually shows how the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating any number from "1" to "9", and then the right decorative symbol 41c is stopped. It is displayed, and finally, the intermediate decorative symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of these three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed is a special symbol (the first special symbol or the first special symbol or the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above. It is configured to correspond to the second special figure).

For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a symbol combination in which the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are the same symbol (also referred to as "doublet" in this specification). Is stopped and displayed. Further, even when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination (doublet) having the same symbol. On the other hand, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are not aligned with the same symbol. ") Is displayed as a stop. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed are in a state of being stopped and displayed (confirmed) until the final display time of the special symbol elapses.

As described above, the display contents of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 are displayed. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50), and displays the display. Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while visually recognizing the screen of the effect display device 41.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, the left decorative symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbols. In that case, the intermediate decorative symbol 41b, which is displayed as a stop at the end, also stops at the same symbol, and the player says, "The big hit game (game per type) or the small hit game may be started." We will pay close attention to the variable display of the symbol (design variable effect). In this way, the effect of stopping two decorative symbols (decorative symbols excluding one of a plurality of decorative symbols) at the same symbol (a mode that can be doublet) and displaying the last decorative symbol in a variable manner is a "reach effect". It is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach effect.

Further, a hold display area 41d for indicating the number of special figure holds is set at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41. In the hold display area 41d, the same number of "hold symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the stored special figure hold is displayed. Since the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment can store up to eight special figure holds (total of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold), the hold display area 41d has a "hold symbol". Can be displayed up to eight. In the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the number of stored special figure reservations is 8 (the number of 1st special figure reservations is 4 and the number of 2nd special figure reservations is 4). As a matter of course, the number of special figure reservations indicated by the "reserved symbol", the number of special figure reservations indicated by the first special figure reservation display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50, and the second special figure reservation display unit 54 are shown. The total with the number of special figures on hold matches.

<Main modes of progress of the game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game is mainly carried out in the following modes. As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game aiming at entering the starting port 24 is normally performed (unless it is in the big hit game or the small hit game). Specifically, since both a left-handed game ball and a right-handed game ball can enter the starting port 24, a game aiming at entering the starting port 24 by performing a left-handed or right-handed ball can be performed. Will be done. Then, based on the fact that the game ball enters the starting port 24 (the game ball passes through the first passage or the second passage) (ev.1), a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is used. ) Is displayed (ev.2). Then, when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (ev.3), "game per type" is performed. As this "game per type", "game per type 4R" is performed with a probability of 75% (ev.4), and "game per type 10R" is performed with a probability of 25% (ev.5). The right-handed winning opening 35 and the lower-ranking winning opening 28, which are open in "4R1 type game" and "10R1 type game", can be hit by a right-handed game ball, so "4R1 type game" In the middle, right-handed will be performed during "10R 1 type game".

On the other hand, when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as the small hit symbol (ev. 6), the small hit game is performed (ev. 7). Since the right-handed game ball can enter the right large winning opening 35, which is opened in the small hit game, the right-handed ball is hit during the small hit game. Then, when the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 during the small hit game passes through the specific opening 37 (entering the specific opening 37) (ev.8), the "game per type 2" is performed. As this "game per 2 types", "game per 3R2 types" is performed with a probability of 20% (ev. 9), and "game per 9R type 2" is performed with a probability of 80% (ev.10).

Here, even if the small hit game is performed, if the game ball does not enter the specific mouth 37 (ev.10), the "game per 2 types (game per 9R type 2)" is not performed, as a matter of course. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if a right-handed hit is made during the small hit game, the game ball almost certainly (with a 100% probability) passes through the specific port 37 (enters the specific port 37). .. Therefore, if a right-handed hit is performed during a small hit game, "a game per 2 types (a game per 3R2 type or a game per 9R2 type)" is almost certainly performed (with a probability of 100%). Since the right-handed game ball can enter the lower prize opening 28, which is opened in "3R2 type game" and "9R2 type game", "9R2 type game" in "3R2 type game" During the "game", right-handed strikes will be made.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 4 msec). Hereinafter, the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs the output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in various processes described later, various commands to be transmitted to the various control boards including the sub control board 220 are stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S100), the various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 controls the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of the game ball). It will be.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs an input process (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, a game ball is placed in any of the starting port 24 (first passage, second passage), the general ball entry port 30, the lower grand prize opening 28, and the right major winning port 35. If you enter the ball, the game ball will be paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), the sensors for detecting these balls (starting port first sensor 24a, starting port second sensor 24b, lower winning opening sensor 28s, right winning opening sensor 35s, etc.) , Judge whether or not the game ball is detected. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination is performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "big hit determination random number". Further, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is performed based on the variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on the “variation pattern selection random number”. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is "big hit", one of the 100 types of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot determination result is "small hit". Is displayed as a stop of any of the 100 types of small hit symbols, and the types of these symbols are selected based on the "symbol selection random number". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. It should be noted that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300) but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (next timer interrupt). May be good. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection process for starting port, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In this start port sensor detection process (S400), first, based on the detection result of the start port first sensor 24a, it is determined whether or not the game ball that has entered the start port 24 has passed through the first passage. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the starting port 24 passes through the first passage, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the first special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure hold (acquisition information). If the number of 1st special figure reservations has already reached 4, the new 1st special figure reservation is not stored.

Further, in the start port sensor detection process (S400), it is determined whether or not the game ball that has entered the start port 24 has passed through the second passage based on the detection result of the start port second sensor 24b. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the starting port 24 passes through the second passage, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the second special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure hold (acquisition information). If the number of 2nd special figure reservations has already reached 4, the new 2nd special figure reservation is not stored.

The first special figure hold and the second special figure hold described above are stored in the special figure hold storage area (acquisition information storage means) reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is a jackpot determination random number acquired as a special symbol hold (first special symbol hold or second special symbol hold). It is performed based on the variable pattern selection random number and the symbol selection random number. In addition, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed according to the variation display of the special symbol is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the special symbol hold. Therefore, when the special figure hold is memorized, even if the change display based on the special figure hold has not been started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied), the change display or effect based on the special figure hold has not been started yet. It is possible to determine the mode of (design variation game or symbol variation effect based on special symbol reservation).

For example, even before the variable display based on the special figure hold is performed, the result of the jackpot judgment for the special figure hold, the type of symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display based on the special figure hold, and the reach. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect is performed (whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information). Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special figure hold is stored, a preliminary determination is made for the special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is also the special figure. Store in association with hold.

In this way, when the special figure hold is stored and the pre-determination result for the special figure hold is stored, the special figure hold storage command including the information indicating the pre-determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The special figure hold storage command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can detect that the special figure hold is stored, and can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the special figure hold.

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a special operation process (S500). In this special operation process (S500), a special symbol (1st special figure or 2nd special figure) is displayed in a variable manner, a big hit game (1 type game, 2 type game) is executed, and a small hit game is performed. Processing to be executed is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first, during the big hit game, during the small hit game, during the variable display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). ) Is one of the confirmed displays. As a result, if it is neither of these, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold (first special figure hold, second special figure hold) is stored in the special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the special figure hold is stored in the special figure hold storage area, the special figure hold (big hit determination random number, fluctuation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number) stored first is read out. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read special figure hold.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is a random number updated in a predetermined range (for example, a range of 0 to 65535) (for example, a random number capable of taking 65536 values). Yes, if the big hit determination random number acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is any of the values corresponding to the "big hit", it is determined as "big hit". By appropriately setting a value corresponding to such a "big hit", the probability of being a big hit in the big hit determination (also referred to as "big hit probability" in the present specification) is set. The specific value of the "big hit probability" will be described in detail later.

As a result of the jackpot judgment, if it is determined to be a "big hit", the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed in the variation display (symbol variation game) of this special symbol based on the symbol selection random number included in the special symbol hold read this time. Select the type of. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 200 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 501 to 600 are displayed as the second special figure. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the special symbol hold read this time is the first special symbol hold, the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 101 to 200 is referred to as the first special symbol hold. Select the read symbol The jackpot symbol corresponding to the random number is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. If the special symbol hold read this time is the second special symbol hold, the symbol read out as the second special symbol hold is referred to by referring to the jackpot symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 501 to 600. The jackpot symbol corresponding to the selected random number is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In addition, if the result of the big hit judgment is "small hit", the small hit is stopped and displayed in the variation display (symbol variation game) of this special symbol based on the symbol selection random number included in the special symbol hold read this time. Select the type of winning symbol. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small hit symbols 201 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the small hit symbols 601-700 can be stopped and displayed as the second special figure. Therefore, when the special symbol hold read this time is the first special symbol hold, the first special symbol is referred to the small hit symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small hit symbols 201 to 300. Design selection read as a figure hold The small hit symbol corresponding to the random number is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. If the special symbol hold read this time is the second special symbol hold, it is read as the second special symbol hold by referring to the small hit symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small hit symbols 601 to 700. Select the symbol The small hit symbol corresponding to the random number is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The small hit symbol selection table is also stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, in the case where the result of the jackpot determination is "off", if the special figure hold read this time is the first special figure hold, the missed symbol 400 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the special figure hold read this time is held. If is the second special symbol hold, the off symbol 800 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the off symbol selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached.

In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read this time as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is referred to the fluctuation pattern selection table of this time. To determine as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

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

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various situations is referred to instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, a variation pattern selection table corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination and the stored number of special figure reservations (total of the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations) is displayed. refer.

By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various situations, and by extension, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation effect with an effect pattern (aspect) corresponding to various situations. For example, when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" or "small hit", the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 performs a symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with doublet after the reach effect. If the result of the jackpot determination is wrong, the symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with doublet is executed. Further, even if the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, if a predetermined variation pattern is selected, the reach effect is performed before the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at different intervals. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

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

The above may be during the big hit game, during the small hit game, during the variable display of the special symbol (1st special figure or 2nd special figure), or during the final display of the special symbol (1st special figure or 2nd special figure). The processing when there is no case was explained. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol in the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in the fluctuation is stopped and displayed at the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in advance (the confirmation display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the confirmation display of the special symbol is started, so the confirmation display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a variable stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, when the confirmation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missed symbol. As a result, if the stop-displayed special symbol is a big hit symbol, "game per type (game per 4R type 1)" is started in order to start "game per type (game per 4R1 type, game per 10R type 1)". The opening pattern of the right big winning opening 35 and the lower big winning opening 28 in the game per 10R1 type) ”is set. Then, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of "game per type (game per 4R1 type, game per 10R type 1)" is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). The "opening pattern of the right large winning opening 35 and the lower large winning opening 28 in the game per type (game per 4R1 type, game per 10R type 1)" will be described in detail later.

During "Games per type (4R 1 type game, 10R 1 type game)", "Opening of the right large winning opening 35 and the lower large winning opening 28 in the 1 type game (4R 1 type game, 10R 1 type game)" By controlling the right grand prize opening solenoid 35m and the lower grand winning opening solenoid 28m so that the right grand prize opening 35 and the lower grand winning opening 28 are in the open / closed state in the "Pattern", the opening / closing door 36 and the opening / closing door 29 To operate. Then, at the start of the round game, the round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, the round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Control of the right big prize opening 35 (operation of the opening / closing door 36) based on "Opening pattern of the right big winning opening 35 and the lower big winning opening 28 in the game per type (4R game per type 1 game, 10R 1 type game)", below When the control of the big winning opening 28 (operation of the opening / closing door 29) is completed, the big hit game end command indicating the end of "game per type (game per 4R type 1 game, game per 10R type 1)" is stored in the output buffer of RAM 203. .. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has described the case where the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a small hit symbol, in order to start the small hit game, "opening pattern of the right large winning opening 35 in the small hit game" or "movable in the small hit game" The operation pattern of the member 39 ”is set. Then, the small hit game start command indicating the start of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, during the small hit game, the right large winning opening solenoid 35m is controlled so that the right large winning opening 35 is in the open / closed state according to the "opening pattern of the right large winning opening 35 in the small hit game". The opening / closing door 36 is operated. Further, the movable member solenoid 39m is controlled to operate the movable member 39 so that the movable member 39 is in the allowable state / the blocking state in the “movement pattern of the movable member 39 in the small hit game”. The "opening pattern of the right large winning opening 35 in the small hit game" and the "movement pattern of the movable member 39 in the small hit game" will be described in detail later.

In addition, when a game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 during a small hit game passes through the specific opening 37 (entering the specific opening 37), a specific opening passing command indicating that fact is sent to the output buffer of the RAM 203. Remember. The specific port passage command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Control of the right big winning opening solenoid 35m based on "opening pattern of right big winning opening 35 in small hit game" (operation of opening / closing door 36), movable member solenoid 39m based on "moving pattern of movable member 39 in small hit game" When the control (operation of the movable member 39) is completed, the small hit game end command indicating the end of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, in the small hit game completed this time, it is determined whether or not the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 has passed through the specific opening 37 (entering the specific opening 37). As a result, when the game ball passes through the specific opening 37 (enters the specific opening 37), "game per 2 types (game per 3R2 type, game per 9R2 type)" is started. (Opening pattern of lower prize opening 28 in 3R2 type game, 9R2 type game) ”is set. Then, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of the "game per 2 types (game per 3R2 type, game per 9R2 type)" is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

If the game ball does not pass through the specific opening 37 (entering the specific opening 37), even if the small hit game ends, "game per 2 types (game per 3R2 type, game per 9R2 type)". Do not do. In addition, "the opening pattern of the lower prize opening 28 in the game per 2 types (game per 3R2 type, game per 9R2 type)" will be described in detail later.

During "Games per 2 types (Games per 3R2 types, Games per 9R2 types)", "Open pattern of the lower prize opening 28 in games per 2 types (Games per 3R2 types, Games per 9R2 types)" won the lower prize. The opening / closing door 29 is operated by controlling the lower prize winning opening solenoid 28m so that the opening 28 is in the open / closed state. Then, at the start of the round game, the round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, the round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To do. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the control of the lower prize opening 28 (operation of the opening / closing door 29) based on the "opening pattern of the lower prize opening 28 in the game per 2 types (game per 3R2 type, game per 9R2 type)" is completed, "per 2 types" The jackpot game end command indicating the end of the game (3R2 type game, 9R2 type game) ”is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

If the stopped and displayed symbol is an off symbol, of course, "1 type game (4R1 type game, 10R1 type game)", small hit game, "2 type game (3R2 type game)" , 9R 2 types of games) ”is not performed.

Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that variablely displays the "special symbol" can also be regarded as the "special symbol display means", and the main control board 200 that executes the "game per type" and the "game per type 2" The CPU 201 can also be regarded as a "game execution means per type 1" and a "game execution means per type 2". Further, the "specific port 37" can be regarded as a "specific area", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes the "small hit game" can also be regarded as a "small hit game execution means".

<Holding number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs the hold number processing (S600). In this hold number processing (S600), the number of special figure hold (first special figure hold, second special figure hold) stored in the special figure hold storage area is read, and the hold number transmission command indicating these numbers is displayed. Is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can perform various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying the number of stored special figure reservations (for example, reserved symbols) on the effect display device 41. It will be possible.

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an effect control process for performing control related to the effect. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 10 msec). Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S700). Here, each time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, the received command is stored in the reception command storage area (input buffer) of the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process. In the command analysis process (S700), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image / sound control board 230 or the lamp is used to perform this effect. The command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 subsequently performs an output process (S800). In this process, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When a command is received from the sub-control board 220, the image / sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41 and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b and the like. To do. Further, the lamp control board 226 causes various lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub-control board 220 actually executes the various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like, but for convenience of explanation below, the various effects are described as "sub". It will be described as being executed independently by the CPU 221 of the control board 220.

FIG. 12 shows the processing (various effects, etc.) performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to the command received from the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the special figure hold storage command, the CPU 221 performs a pre-effect which is an effect based on the pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result may be displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the hold symbol displayed in the hold display area 41d of the effect display device 41 may be a mode corresponding to the pre-determination result. It should be noted that the pre-determination effect does not have to be performed all the time when the special figure hold storage command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the hold number transmission command, the number is the same as the number of special figure hold (first special figure hold, second special figure hold) indicated by this command. The reserved symbol of is displayed in the reserved display area 41d of the effect display device 41.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command is issued according to the fluctuation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). The symbol variation effect (including the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) corresponding to the indicated variation pattern is started.

For example, as the reach effect described above using FIG. 6B, it is assumed that seven types of reach effects A to G can be executed. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, these reach effects performed as a part of the symbol variation effect are also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit or a small hit, when a variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, A symbol variation effect is performed in which 41c is stopped and displayed with doublet. Further, if the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are disjointed after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed. A symbol variation effect is performed to stop and display with.

The execution probability of each reach effect A to G, that is, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect A to G is selected is the variation assigned to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. Pattern selection It is set by the ratio of random numbers. For example, when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit or a small hit, the "execution probability of the reach effect A" is the lowest, and the reach effect B → reach effect C → reach effect D → reach effect E → reach effect F → reach effect. Set so that the execution probability increases as it becomes G. On the contrary, when the result of the jackpot judgment is wrong, the "execution probability of reach effect A" is the highest, and reach effect B → reach effect C → reach effect D → reach effect E → reach effect F → reach effect G. Set so that the execution probability becomes lower as it becomes. In this way, the probability that the big hit determination result is a big hit and a small hit is the lowest when the reach effect A is executed, and when the reach effect B is executed → when the reach effect C is executed → the reach effect D is When it is executed → When the reach effect E is executed → When the reach effect F is executed → It becomes higher as the reach effect G is executed. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to perform a reach effect with a higher expectation of a big hit.

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the round game start command is received during the big hit game, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts the round game effect indicating that the round game is in progress. For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R ...) Is started. Then, when the round game end command is received, the round game production is ended.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 also receives other commands, that is, a small hit game start command, a small hit game end command, a big hit game start command, a big hit game end command, and a specific mouth passage command, respectively. The processing corresponding to the command of is executed, and these processings will be described in detail later.

E. Relationship between game per type and game per type 2:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the big hit games are "game per type (4R game per type 1)" and "game per 2 types (game per 3R2 type, game per 9R2 type)". ) ”And can be executed. In the following, among these big hit games, first, the relationship between "10R1 type game" and "9R2 type game" will be described.

E-1. Substantial number of round games:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "4R 1 type game" and "10R 1 type game" can be executed as "1 type game", and among these, "10R 1 type game" can be executed 10 times. Round game is played.

On the other hand, as the "game per 2 types" performed after the small hit game, "game per 3R2 type" and "game per 9R2 type" can be executed, and among these, "game per 9R2 type" can be executed. , Nine round games will be played.

Here, in the small hit game, as in the round game during the big hit game, the right big winning opening 35 is in the open state, so even if the small hit game is performed among the players. , Some people feel that some round games of the jackpot game have been played. For this reason, when the "9R2 type game" is performed, the 9 round games performed in the "9R2 type game" plus one small hit game performed prior to that are added to 10 times. You can make it feel like a round game has been played.

In this regard, since the "10R1 type game" is actually played 10 times, the player is given a "10R1 type game" and a "9R2 type game". In some cases, the player can feel as if the same type of jackpot game (10 round games) was performed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 13, when "10R1 type game" is performed, 10 round games are performed, but when "9R2 type game" is performed, "9R2 type game" is used. It is possible to make it feel as if 10 round games were performed by adding one of the small hit games performed prior to the 9 round games to be performed. As a result, the same type of big hit game (10 round games) is performed depending on whether the "10R 1 type per game" is performed or the "9R2 type per game" is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to make the player feel as if it was done (as if the same kind of benefits were given to each other) (so-called substantially the same number of round games can be made), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. It becomes.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if a right-handed hit is made during the small hit game, the game ball almost certainly (with a 100% probability) passes through the specific port 37 (enters the specific port 37). .. Therefore, if a right-handed hit is performed during the small hit game, the "game per 2 types (game per 9R type 2)" is almost certainly performed (with a probability of 100%).

E-2. Open pattern:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same type of game is played depending on whether the "10R 1-class game" is performed or the "9R2-class game" is performed after the small-hit game. It is possible to achieve the effect of making the player feel as if a jackpot game (10 round games) was performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order to further enhance such an effect, the opening patterns of the right-handed winning opening 35 and the lower-ranking winning opening 28 are devised as follows.

E2-1. Ingenuity of opening pattern 1:
FIG. 14 (a) shows a large winning opening (right large winning opening 35, lower large winning opening 28) that is open when "10R 1-class game" is performed, and FIG. 14 (b) shows. Shows the large winning openings (right large winning opening 35, lower large winning opening 28) that are open when the "9R2 type per game" is performed following the small hit game.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the "10R per type game" is performed, the right large winning opening 35 is opened in the first round game, and the lower large winning opening 35 is opened in the 2nd to 10th round games. 28 is in the open state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the "9R2 type per game" is performed following the small hit game, the right large winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game and the "9R2 type" is performed. In the 1st to 9th round games of the "winning game", the lower prize opening 28 is opened.

That is, even when the "10R 1 type game" is performed or the "9R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game, the right big winning opening 35 is first opened. After that, the lower prize opening 28 is opened. As a result, the player as if the same type of big hit game was played in the case where the "10R 1 type per game" was performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game" was performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The right large winning opening 35 can be regarded as a "first variable entry opening", and the lower large winning opening 28 can be regarded as a "second variable entry opening".

E-2-2. Ingenuity of open pattern # 2:
FIG. 15 (a) shows the opening pattern of the right big winning opening 35 in the first round game of "10R 1 type game", and FIG. 15 (b) shows the right big winning in the small hit game. The opening pattern of the mouth 35 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 15A, in the "game per 10R1 type", the first round game is performed immediately after the "game per 10R1 type" is started (after the confirmation display of the jackpot symbol or doublet is completed). Is not started (the right doublet 35 is open), but the first round game is started after the opening period of 19000 msec has elapsed (the right doublet 35 is open). Become).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, even in the small hit game, the right big winning opening 35 immediately after the small hit game is started (after the confirmation display of the small hit symbol or doublet is completed). Is not in the open state, but waits for the lapse of the opening period of 19000 msec, and the right doublet 35 is in the open state.

That is, even when the "10R type 1 game" is performed or the "9R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game, the right large winning opening 35 is first opened. The time required to complete is 19000 msec (opening period). From this as well, it seems that the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "10R 1 type per game" was performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game" was performed following the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

E-2-3. Ingenuity of open pattern # 3:
Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the "game per 10R class" is performed, in the first round game, the right grand prize opening 35 is played 13 times (28 ms x 13 times (specified number of times) = It is possible to open the game for 364 msec (specified time), and in the 2nd to 10th round games, the lower prize opening 28 is opened once (29500 msec) for each round game.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the "9R2 type per game" is performed after the small hit game, the right big winning opening 35 is played 13 times (28 ms x) in the small hit game. It is possible to open 13 times (specified number of times) = 364 ms (specified time)), and in the 1st to 9th round games of "9R 2 types of games", a lower prize is awarded for each round game. The mouth 28 is opened once (29,500 msec).

That is, regardless of whether the "10R 1-class game" is performed or the "9R2-class game" is performed after the small-hit game, the right-handed winning opening 35 is first 13 times (28 m). Seconds x 13 times = 364 msec), and the lower prize opening 28 is opened once (29500 msec) for each subsequent round game. From this as well, it seems that the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "10R 1 type per game" was performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game" was performed following the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

E-2-4. Ingenuity of open pattern # 4:
Further, in the first round game of "10R per game", the right large winning opening 35 can be opened 13 times (28 msec x 13 times = 364 msec), but the first round game When the number of game balls entered into the right large winning opening 35 reaches 10 (specified number), it is before the right large winning opening 35 is opened 13 times (28 msec x 13 times = 364 msec). However, the first round game is completed and the second round game is started.

On the other hand, in the small hit game, the right big winning opening 35 can be opened 13 times (28msec x 13 times = 364msec), but during the small hit game, the right big winning opening 35 is opened. When the number of game balls entered reaches 10 (specified number), the small hit game ends even before the right large winning opening 35 is opened 13 times (28 ms x 13 times = 364 ms). Then, the first round game of "9R2 type game" is started.

That is, the number of game balls that have entered the right large winning opening 35 regardless of whether the "10R 1-class game" is performed or the "9R2-class game" is performed after the small-hit game. When the number is 10, a new round game is started even before the right large winning opening 35 is opened 13 times (28msec x 13 times = 364msec) (lower large winning opening 28). Will be open). From this as well, it seems that the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "10R 1 type per game" was performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game" was performed following the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, the first round game of "10R 1 type game" and "13 times" which is the number of times the right big winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game can be regarded as "specified number of times".

E-2-5. Ingenuity of opening pattern 5:
Here, as the "game per 10R type 1" of this embodiment, three types of "game A per 10R type 1", "game B per 10R type 1", and "game C per 10R type 1" can be executed. These three types of "games per 10R type" have different "interval periods" from each other.

The "interval period" means "after the lower prize opening 28 is closed in the previous round game (after the right prize opening 35 is last closed in the first round game). The period until the lower prize opening 28 is opened in the next round game after the round game. ”

As shown in FIG. 16A, of the three types of "games per 10R1 type", "game A per 10R1 type" is "the right grand prize opening 35 is finally closed in the first round game. The interval period from the second round game until the lower prize opening 28 is opened (also referred to as the "first interval period" in this specification) "is" 5000 msec ", and the other interval periods are" 2000 ms ".

Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the "game B per 10R class", the "first interval period" is "13000 msec", and the other interval period is "2000 msec".

Further, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), in the "10R 1-class game C", the "first interval period" is "5000 msec", and the "final lower prize opening 28 is in the fourth round game". The interval period from the closed state to the opening of the lower prize opening 28 in the fifth round game (also referred to as the "second interval period" in this specification) is "13000 msec", and others. The interval period of is "2000 ms".

As described above, as the "game per 10R type 1" of this embodiment, three types of "game A per 10R type 1", "game B per 10R type 1", and "game C per 10R type 1" can be executed. Correspondingly, as the "game per 9R2 type", three types of "game A per 9R2 type", "game B per 9R2 type", and "game C per 9R2 type" can be executed.

Of the three types of "games per 9R2 type", "game A per 9R2 type" corresponds to "game A per 10R1 type". That is, as shown in FIG. 17A, the "9R2 game A" corresponds to the "first interval period" of the "10R1 game A", and the "small hit game last right big winning opening 35". The period from when is closed to when the lower prize opening 28 is opened in the first round game is "5000 msec", and the other interval period is "2000 msec".

Therefore, even if the "10R 1-class game A" is performed or the "9R2-class game A" is performed after the small-hit game, the right-hand large winning opening 35 is finally closed. The time from when the lower prize opening 28 is opened is "5000 msec", and the time from when the lower prize opening 28 is closed to when it is opened is "2000 msec". ". For this reason, it seems that the same type of big hit game was played in the case where "10R 1 type per game A" was performed and in the case where "9R2 type per game A" was performed after the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, in the configuration described above using FIG. 17 (a), in "Game A per 10R class", the "first interval period" is longer (at least twice or more) than the other interval periods, and " The period from the last closing of the right big winning opening 35 in the small hit game to the opening of the lower big winning opening 28 in the first round game of game A per 9R2 type is "per 9R2 type". It can also be regarded as a configuration longer (at least twice or more) than the interval period of "Game A".

Further, "9R2 game B" corresponds to "10R1 game B". That is, as shown in FIG. 17B, the "9R2 game B" corresponds to the "first interval period" of the "10R1 game B", and the "small hit game last right big winning opening 35". The period from when is closed to when the lower prize opening 28 is opened in the first round game is "13000 msec", and the other interval period is "2000 msec".

Therefore, even when the "10R 1-class game B" is performed or the "9R2-class game B" is performed after the small-hit game, the right-hand large winning opening 35 is finally closed. The time from when the lower prize opening 28 is opened is "13000 msec", and the time from when the lower prize opening 28 is closed to when it is opened is "2000 msec". ". Therefore, it seems that the same type of big hit game was played in the case where the "10R 1 type per game B" was played and the case where the "9R2 type per game B" was played following the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, in the configuration described above using FIG. 17 (b), in "Game B per 10R class", the "first interval period" is longer (at least twice or more) than the other interval periods, and " The period from the last closing of the right big winning opening 35 in the small hit game to the opening of the lower big winning opening 28 in the first round game of game B per 9R2 type is "per 9R2 type". It can also be regarded as a configuration longer (at least twice or more) than the interval period of "Game B".

Further, "9R2 game C" corresponds to "10R1 game C". That is, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the "9R2 game C" corresponds to the "first interval period" of the "10R1 game C", and the "small hit game last right big winning opening 35". The period from when is closed to when the lower prize opening 28 is opened in the first round game is "5000 ms", which is the "second interval period" of "Game C per 10R class". The corresponding "period from the last round game in which the lower prize opening 28 is closed to the opening in the fourth round game" is "13000 msec". , The other interval period is "2000 ms".

Therefore, even when the "10R 1-class game C" is performed or the "9R2-class game C" is performed after the small-hit game, the right-hand large winning opening 35 is finally closed. The time from when the winning opening 28 is opened to when the lower prize opening 28 is opened is "5000 msec". In addition, the time from when the "lower prize opening 28" is closed to when it is opened is "13000 msec" when the "lower prize opening 28" is opened for the fourth time, and in other cases, it is "13000 msec". It is "2000 ms". Therefore, it seems that the same type of big hit game was played in the case where "10R 1 type per game C" was performed and in the case where "9R2 type per game C" was performed after the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, in the configuration described above using FIG. 17 (c), in "Game C per 10R class", the "second interval period" is longer (at least twice or more) than the other interval periods, and " The period from when the lower prize opening 28 was finally closed in the third round game of Game C per 9R2 type to when the lower prize opening 28 was opened in the fourth round game ”is“ 9R2. It can also be regarded as a configuration that is longer (at least twice or more) than the other interval periods of "Game C per species".

Here, regarding the above-mentioned "period from the last closing of the right big winning opening 35 in the small hit game to the opening of the lower big winning opening 28 in the first round game of the 9R2 type game". , Will be explained in more detail. First, the small hit game does not end immediately after the right big winning opening 35 is finally closed, but ends after waiting for the ending period. Then, in the "9R2 type game", the first round game is started immediately after the "9R2 type game" is started (after the small hit game is completed) (the lower prize opening 28 is open). Instead, the first round game is started after the opening period has elapsed (the right grand prize opening 35 is open). Therefore, "the period from the last closing of the right big winning opening 35 in the small hit game to the opening of the lower big winning opening 28 in the first round game of the 9R2 type game" is "small". This is the total period of the "ending period of the winning game" and the "opening period of the 9R2 type game".

For example, "9R2" is "5000 msec" for "the period from the last closing of the right big winning opening 35 in the small hit game to the opening of the lower big winning opening 28 in the first round game". When "Game A per species A" and "Game C per 9R2 species" are performed, if the "Ending period of the small hit game" is 2000 msec, "Game per 9R2 species (Game A per 9R2 species, Game per 9R2 species" The opening period of C) is 3000 msec. In addition, "the period from the last closing of the right big winning opening 35 in the small hit game to the opening of the lower big winning opening 28 in the first round game" is "13000 msec" "9R2". In the case where "game per species B" is performed, if the "ending period of the small hit game" is 2000 msec, the "opening period of the game per 9R2 species (game B per 9R2 species)" is 11000 msec.

In addition, "the period from the last closing of the right big winning opening 35 in the small hit game to the opening of the lower big winning opening 28 in the first round game" and "10R 1 type game" It does not have to be exactly the same as the "first interval period". For example, when "game A per 9R2 type" and "game C per 9R2 type" are performed, "opening period of game per 9R2 type (game A per 9R2 type, game C per 9R2 type)" is set to "10R1 type". The "ending period of the small hit game" may be set to an extremely short time (for example, 8 msec), with the same 5000 msec as the "first interval period" of the "hit game A" and "10R 1 type per game C". When "9R2 type game B" is performed, the "opening period of 9R2 type game (9R2 type game B)" is set to 13000 m, which is the same as the "1st interval period" of "10R1 type game B". As seconds, the "ending period of the small hit game" may be an extremely short time (for example, 8 msec).

In addition, "10R 1 type game" and "9R2 type game" do not end immediately after the lower prize opening 28 is closed in the last round game, but wait for the 8000 msec ending period to elapse. And finish.

Further, in the second and subsequent round games of "10R 1 type game" and the round game of "9R 2 type game", the time during which the lower prize opening 28 can be opened is 29,500 msec. If 10 game balls enter the lower prize opening 28 before the 29500 msec has elapsed, the lower prize opening 28 is closed even before the 29500 msec has elapsed.

That is, in each round game, 10 game balls can be inserted (10 counts) regardless of whether the game is "10R 1 type game" or "9R 2 type game". Therefore, it is possible to pay out 100 game balls (10 balls x 10 payouts per ball) in one round game. Therefore, it is possible to pay out 1000 game balls in the "10R 1 type game" in which 10 round games are performed, and 900 game balls in the "9R 2 type game" in which 9 round games are performed. It is possible to pay out. In addition, since it is possible to insert 10 game balls even in the small hit game performed prior to the "9R2 type game", it is possible to pay out 100 game balls even in the small hit game. is there.

Therefore, even when the "9R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game, 1000 (100 + 900) game balls are paid as in the case where the "10R1 type game" is performed. It is possible to put it out. From this as well, it seems that the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "10R 1 type per game" was performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game" was performed following the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, from the above, it is considered that the degree of advantage for the player is the same between the case where the "10R1 type game" is performed and the case where the "9R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game. You can also do it.

E-3.10R 1 type game and 9R2 type game other configurations:
Which of the three types of "10R per game" is to be executed is determined based on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. For example, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 176 to 180, and when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 576 to 580, "10R 1 type per game A" is executed. When the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 181 to 190, and when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 581-590, "10R 1 type per game B" is executed and the first When the special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 191 to 200, and when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 591-600, "Game C per 10R type 1" is executed.

Further, which of the three types of "9R2 type per game" is to be executed is determined based on the type of the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed prior to that (when the small hit game is performed). For example, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the small hit symbols 221 to 240, and when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the small hit symbols 621 to 640, "9R Type 2 game A" is executed. Then, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the small hit symbols 241 to 270, and when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the small hit symbols 641-670, "9R Type 2 game B" is executed. Then, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the small hit symbols 271-300, and when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the small hit symbols 671-700, "9R Type 2 game C" is executed. To do.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the right large winning opening 35 is first opened in the small hit game, and at the same time, the movable member 39 is allowed, and the right large winning opening 35 is finally closed in the small hit game. When a predetermined time (for example, 6000 msec) elapses after the above, the movable member 39 is put into a blocking state. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 during the small hit game will almost certainly (with a 100% probability) pass through the specific opening 37 (enter the specific opening 37). In response to this, in the "10R 1-class game", the right large winning opening 35 is first opened in the first round game, and at the same time, the movable member 39 is allowed, and the right large in the first round game. When a predetermined time (for example, 6000 msec) has elapsed since the winning opening 35 was finally closed, the movable member 39 is put into a blocking state. That is, in the "game per 10R1 type", whether or not the game ball passes through the specific opening 37 (whether or not the ball enters the specific opening 37) does not affect the progress of the game, but it is regarded as a small hit game. The movable member 39 is operated in the same manner. From this as well, it seems that the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "10R 1 type per game" was performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game" was performed following the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

E-4.4R Game per class:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the "game per type", in addition to the above-mentioned "game per 10R type 1", "game per 4R type 1" can also be executed. This "4R per-class game" is executed in the same manner as the above-mentioned "10R per-class game A" up to the fourth round game.

That is, when the "4R 1-class game" is performed, the right large winning opening 35 is opened in the first round game, and the lower large winning opening 28 is opened in the 2nd to 4th round games.

In addition, in "4R1 type game", the first round game is started immediately after "4R1 type game" is started (after the big hit symbol or doublet confirmation display is completed) (right big prize). Instead of getting doublet 35 open), the first round game is started after the opening period of 19000 msec has elapsed (right doublet 35 is doublet).

In addition, when "4R 1 type game" is performed, it is possible to open the right big winning opening 35 13 times (28 msec x 13 times = 364 msec) in the first round game, and 2 In the fourth round game, the lower prize opening 28 is opened once (29,500 msec) for each round game.

Further, in the first round game of "4R 1 type game", the right big winning opening 35 can be opened 13 times (28 msec x 13 times = 364 msec), but the first round game When the number of game balls entered into the right large winning opening 35 reaches 10, even before the right large winning opening 35 is opened 13 times (28 ms x 13 times = 364 ms), the first time. Round game is completed and the second round game is started.

In addition, the "4R 1-class game" is "the interval from the last round game in which the right grand prize opening 35 is closed to the second round game in which the lower grand prize opening 28 is open. The period (first interval period) is "5000 msec", and the other interval periods are "2000 msec".

Further, in the "4R 1-class game", the right large winning opening 35 is first opened in the first round game, and at the same time, the movable member 39 is allowed, and the right large winning opening 35 is the last in the first round game. When a predetermined time (for example, 6000 msec) elapses from the closed state, the movable member 39 is put into a blocking state.

It should be noted that the "4R 1-class game" does not end immediately after the lower prize opening 28 is closed in the final round game, but ends after the 8000 msec ending period elapses.

As described above, the "game per 4R type 1" is executed in the same manner as the mode up to the fourth round game of the "game A per 10R type 1". Therefore, it seems that the same type of big hit game is started in the case where the "4R1 type game" is started and the case where the "10R1 type game A (and thus the 9R2 type game A)" is started. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

E-5.3R Game per 2 types:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the "game per 2 types", in addition to the above-mentioned "game per 9R2 type", "game per 3R2 type" can also be executed. This "3R2 type game" is executed in the same manner as the above-mentioned "9R2 type game A" up to the third round game.

That is, in the "3R2 type game", in all the round games (1st to 3rd round games), the lower prize opening 28 is opened once (29,500 msec) for each round game.

Further, the "3R2 type per game" is, of course, performed following the small hit game similar to the case where the "9R2 type per game A" is performed. That is, in this small hit game, the right large winning opening 35 is not opened immediately after the small hit game is started (after the confirmation display of the small hit symbol or doublet is completed), but 19000 msec. Waiting for the lapse of the opening period of, the right doublet 35 is opened. Further, in this small hit game, the right big winning opening 35 can be opened 13 times (28 msec × 13 times = 364 msec). Further, in this small hit game, when the number of game balls entered into the right large winning opening 35 reaches 10, the right large winning opening 35 is opened 13 times (28 msec x 13 times = 364 msec). Even if there is, it ends. Further, in this small hit game, the right big winning opening 35 is first opened and at the same time the movable member 39 is allowed, and a predetermined time (for example, 6000 msec) after the right big winning opening 35 is finally closed. ) Elapses, the movable member 39 is put into a blocking state.

In addition, when the "3R2 type per game" is performed, "from the last round game in which the right big prize opening 35 is closed in the small hit game until the lower big prize opening 28 is opened in the first round game". The period of "is" is "5000 msec", and the other interval periods are "2000 msec".

It should be noted that the "3R2 type game" does not end immediately after the lower prize opening 28 is closed in the final round game, but ends after the 8000 msec ending period elapses.

As described above, the "3R type 2 game" is executed in the same manner as the mode up to the fourth round game of the "9R2 type game A". Therefore, when the "3R2 type game" is started after the small hit game, and when the "9R2 type game A" is started after the small hit game (and thus the 10R1 type game A is started). In the case), it is possible to make the player feel as if the same type of jackpot game has started, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 17A, the case where "10R 1 type per game A" is performed and the case where "9R2 type per game A" is performed following the small hit game are the same as each other. It can make the player feel as if a kind of jackpot game has started. In this respect, the "4R1 type game" is executed in the same manner as the "10R1 type game A" up to the 4th round game, and the "3R2 type game" is "9R2 type game A". It is executed in the same manner as the mode up to the third round game of. For this reason, even when the "4R type 1 game" is performed and the small hit game is followed by the "3R2 type game A", the player is as if the same type of big hit game was played. It can be made to feel, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, it is possible to pay out 400 game balls in the "4R 1 type game" in which 4 round games are performed, and 300 game balls in the "3R 2 type game" in which 3 round games are performed. It is possible to pay out. In addition, since it is possible to insert 10 game balls even in the small hit game performed prior to the "3R2 type game", it is possible to pay out 100 game balls even in the small hit game. is there.

Therefore, even when the "3R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game, 400 (100 + 300) game balls are paid as in the case where the "4R1 type game" is performed. It is possible to put it out. From this as well, it seems that the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "4R 1 type per game" was performed and the case where the "3R 2 type per game" was performed following the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, from the above, it is considered that the degree of advantage for the player is the same between the case where the "4R1 type game" is performed and the case where the "3R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game. You can also do it.

Further, as described above, when the "10R 1 type game" is performed, or when the "9R 2 type game" is performed after the small hit game, 1000 game balls can be paid out. is there. Therefore, in these cases, when "4R1 type game" which can pay out 400 game balls is performed, and when "3R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game. It can also be considered that the degree of advantage for the player is different.

Here, a normal pachinko machine sends a signal indicating game information via an external output terminal in order to provide game information of the pachinko machine 1 to an information display terminal (for example, a call lamp or the like) installed in the game hall. It can be output to the outside. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same signal is output as such a signal depending on whether the "game per type 1" is performed or the "game per type 2" is performed. .. Examples of the same signal include signals having the same content (bit string, etc.) and signals having the same output timing (time from ON to OFF, time from OFF to ON, etc.).

In this way, if the same signal is output depending on whether the "game per type" is performed or the "game per type 2" is performed, the information display terminal side can also perform the "game per type". And "2 types of games" can only be recognized as the same jackpot game, and by extension, these can only be displayed as the same jackpot game. From this as well, the player as if the same type of big hit game was played in the case where the "game per type" is performed and the case where the "game per type 2" is performed after the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the same signal may be output to the outside depending on whether the "type 1 game" is performed or the "small hit game" is performed. In this way, even on the information display terminal side, the "type 1 game" and the "small hit game" can be recognized only as the same big hit game, and by extension, these can be displayed only as the same big hit game. From this as well, the player as if the same type of big hit game was played in the case where the "game per type" is performed and the case where the "game per type 2" is performed after the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

F. Production related to 1-type game and 2-type game:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, by devising the opening pattern of the right large winning opening 35 and the lower large winning opening 28, "one-class game" is performed and small hit game. Subsequently, the effect of making the player feel that the same type of big hit game is performed (so that the same privilege is given to each other) is enhanced in the case where the "two types of game" is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the following effects are executed in order to further enhance such an effect.

F-1. "Bonus start production":
That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when "Game A per 10R type 1" is started, an image showing the characters "BIG BONUS" as shown in FIG. 18A is displayed on the effect display device 41. Execute the "bonus start effect" displayed on the screen.

In response to this, even when the small hit game, which is the execution trigger of the "9R2 type game A", is started (when the "9R2 type game A" is performed following the small hit game, Even when the small hit game is started), a "bonus start effect" is executed in which an image showing the characters "BIG BONUS" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. That is, the same "bonus start effect" is executed in the "10R 1-type game A" and the small-hit game that is the execution trigger of the "9R2 type-per game A" having different modes.

For this reason, the player as if the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "10R 1 type per game A" is performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game A" is performed after the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, when "Game B per 10R type 1" is started, an image showing the characters "REG BONUS" as shown in FIG. 18B is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 "bonus start effect". To execute.

In response to this, even when the small hit game, which is the execution trigger of the "9R2 type game B", is started (when the "9R2 type game B" is performed following the small hit game, Even when the small hit game is started), a "bonus start effect" is executed in which an image showing the characters "REG BONUS" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. That is, the same "bonus start effect" is executed in the "10R type 1 game B" and the small hit game that is the execution trigger of the "9R2 type game B" having different modes.

Therefore, it seems that the same type of big hit game is started in the case where the "10R 1 type per game B" is performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game B" is performed following the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, even when "Game C per 10R type 1" is started, an image showing the characters "REG BONUS" as shown in FIG. 18B is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 "bonus start effect". To execute.

In response to this, even when the small hit game that is the execution trigger of the "9R2 type game C" is started (when the "9R2 type game C" is performed following the small hit game, Even when the small hit game is started), a "bonus start effect" is executed in which an image showing the characters "REG BONUS" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. That is, the same "bonus start effect" is executed in the "10R 1-type game C" and the small-hit game that is the execution trigger of the "9R2 type-per game C", which are different in mode from each other.

Therefore, it seems that the same type of big hit game is started in the case where the "10R 1 type per game C" is performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game C" is performed after the small hit game. It can be made to feel by the player, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The "bonus start effect" that displays an image showing the characters "BIG BONUS" and the "bonus start effect" that displays an image showing the characters "REG BONUS" are both "games per type" or small hit games. It is executed during the opening period of 19000 msec (see FIG. 16).

Here, the "bonus start effect" that displays an image showing the characters "BIG BONUS" is an effect that indicates that the "first privilege (payout of 1000 game balls)" is given to the player. The "bonus start effect" that displays an image showing the characters "REG BONUS" means that the player will be given a "second privilege (payout of 400 game balls)" that is smaller than the "first privilege". It is a production to show.

However, as described above, in this embodiment, when "Game B per 10R type 1" or "Game B per 9R2 type" is performed, "Game A per 10R type 1" or "Game A per 9R2 type" is performed. "Bonus start effect" (the second privilege is a game) that displays an image showing the characters "REG BONUS" even though the same "first privilege (payout of 1000 game balls)" is given. It is decided to perform an effect (indicating that it is given to a person). Therefore, when "10R 1 type game B" or "9R2 type game B" is performed, during the "1st interval period (see FIG. 17 (b))" of 13000 msec (if 9R2 type game B). During the corresponding period), a "promotion effect" will be performed to indicate that the "first privilege", which is actually larger than the "second privilege", will be granted. For example, after an image showing the characters of "REG BONUS" is displayed, an effect of displaying an image showing the characters of "BIG BONUS" is performed instead of the image. In this way, the player who feels that only the "second privilege" is to be granted is notified that the "first privilege" is to be granted, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, even when "10R1 type game C" or "9R2 type game C" is performed, "10R1 type game A" or "9R2 type game A" is performed. A "bonus start effect" that displays an image showing the characters "REG BONUS" (an effect that indicates that the second privilege is given to the player, even though the same "first privilege" as in the case is given. ) Is to be done. Therefore, when "10R1 type game C" or "9R2 type game C" is performed, during the "second interval period (see FIG. 17C)" of 13000 msec (if the 9R2 type game C is used). During the corresponding period), a "promotion effect" will be performed to indicate that the "first privilege", which is actually larger than the "second privilege", will be granted. In this way, the player who feels that only the "second privilege" is to be granted is notified that the "first privilege" is to be granted, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, even when the "game per 4R1 type" is started, the "bonus start effect" for displaying the image showing the characters "REG BONUS" as shown in FIG. 18B is executed, but it is given in this case. Since the privilege to be given is the "second privilege (payout of 400 game balls)", as a matter of course, the above-mentioned promotion effect is not executed.

In addition, even when the small hit game, which is the execution trigger of the "3R2 type per game", is started, a "bonus start effect" that displays an image showing the characters "REG BONUS" as shown in FIG. 18 (b) is displayed. However, since the privilege given in this case is also the "second privilege (payout of 400 game balls)", the above-mentioned promotion effect is not executed as a matter of course.

Further, the above-mentioned "bonus start effect" is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 based on the reception of the big hit game start command or the small hit game start command.

The above-mentioned "bonus start effect" can also be regarded as a "first effect", a "second effect", and a "effect suggesting that a specific privilege is given". In addition, "BIG BONUS" and "REG BONUS" can be regarded as the names of "games per type". In this case, the "bonus start effect" can also be regarded as an effect showing "a name image showing the name of the game per type (an image showing the characters of BIG BONUS and REG BONUS)". Further, the fact that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol and that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol can be regarded as a "predetermined opening condition". Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the "launch timing suggestion effect" can be regarded as the "effect execution means".

F-2. Launch information suggestion production:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, both when the "game per type" is started and when the small hit game is started, the "bonus start effect" is performed during the opening period (see FIG. 15). However, this "bonus start effect" ends in the middle of the opening period (for example, 2000 msec after the opening period starts). Then, from the middle of the opening period, "launch information suggestion production" is started. This "launch information suggestion effect" suggests "information for adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball in order to enter the right large winning opening 35" during the "game per type" or the small hit game. It is a production.

That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 15, regardless of whether the "game per type" is performed or the small hit game is performed, when the opening period ends, the right-handed game ball can enter the right side. The large winning opening 35 is opened. Therefore, if a right-handed hit is not made at the end of the opening period, it may not be possible to put a sufficient number (for example, 10) of game balls into the right-handed winning opening 35, and the player May suffer disadvantages. In addition, if the ball cannot be entered into the right large winning opening 35 during the small hit game (if the specific opening 37 cannot be passed), the "game per type 2" is not performed, which is disadvantageous to the player. May suffer from. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the opening period, it is decided to start the "launch information suggestion effect" that suggests "information for adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball in order to enter the right grand prize opening 35". There is.

As the "launch information suggestion effect", for example, as shown in FIG. 19, a "launch information suggestion image (arrow image and character image)" indicating that the right grand prize opening 35 is aimed at and the position of the right grand prize opening 35 is produced. The effect of displaying on the display screen of the display device 41 is executed. Alternatively, an effect of displaying an image indicating that the player is to be right-handed (prompting the player) on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "launch information suggestion effect" is executed regardless of whether the "type 1 game" or the small hit game is performed. From this as well, the player as if the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "game per type" is performed and the case where the "game per type 2" is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, by performing the "launch information suggestion effect", the player is hit right so that the game ball enters the right large winning opening 35 (the firing intensity is set so that the game ball enters the right large winning opening 35). ) Is promoted, so that it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

F-3. Launch timing suggestion production:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether the "game per type" is performed or the small hit game is performed, when the opening period ends, a right-handed game ball can be inserted. The right big winning opening 35 is opened. However, in the "one-class game" and the small hit game, the game ball may have reached the right large winning opening 35 before the right large winning opening 35 was first opened or after it was finally closed. , The fired game balls may be wasted, or a sufficient number (for example, 10) of game balls may not be able to enter the right large winning opening 35, and the player suffers a disadvantage. There is a risk. In addition, if the ball cannot be entered into the right large winning opening 35 during the small hit game (if the specific opening 37 cannot be passed), the "game per type 2" is not performed, which is disadvantageous to the player. May suffer from.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "timing to start launching a game ball to allow the game ball to enter the right large winning opening 35 in" game per type "or small hit game (launch timing)". It is decided to execute the "launch timing suggestion effect" that suggests. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering the above-mentioned disadvantages.

In the "launch timing suggestion effect", the "launch timing suggestion image" as shown in FIG. 19 is used. The "launch timing suggestion image" is similar to the signal used for the start signal of the motor race, and is composed of four circular images and a substantially rectangular image in which these four circular images are superimposed and displayed. ing. The 1st to 3rd images from the left of the 4 circular images are "dark (low brightness) red circular images", and the 4th (rightmost) image from the left of the 4 circular images is. , "Dark (low brightness) blue circular image".

When the "launch timing suggestion image" is started, a bright (high-brightness) red circular image (this specification) is superimposed (or replaced) with the above-mentioned three "dark red circular images" with the passage of time. In the book, it is also called "unit image").

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, first, among the three "dark red circular images" of the "launch timing suggestion image", the first image from the left is superimposed (or replaced) with the "unit". Image (bright red circular image) "is displayed. Then, after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, the "unit image (bright red circular image)" is displayed by superimposing (or replacing) the second image from the left. Further, after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, the "unit image (bright red circular image)" is displayed by superimposing (or replacing) the third image from the left. That is, the number of "unit images (bright red circular images)" displayed is gradually increased with the passage of time.

Then, after the number of "unit images (bright red circular image)" displayed reaches three and a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses, the fourth "dark blue circular image" from the left is displayed. Overlay (or replace) a bright (high-brightness) blue circular image (also referred to as the "arrival image" in this specification). This "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is an image indicating that the launch timing has arrived, and by displaying this "arrival image (bright blue circular image)", the player launches the game ball. Prompting to start.

That is, by gradually increasing the number of "unit images (bright red circular image)" displayed, it is suggested that the time elapsed until the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is displayed, and then By displaying the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)", it is shown that the launch timing of the game ball has arrived. By doing this, the player can be made aware of the passage of time until the launch timing of the game ball, so that the player can aim to enter the right grand prize opening 35 without rushing. Become.

Here, as described above, the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is an image indicating that the launch timing has arrived, but this "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is used as the right grand prize opening. If the display is made at the timing when the 35 is first opened, the player is urged to start firing the game ball at this timing. Then, when the launch of the game ball is started at this timing, the time from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the right grand prize opening 35 (for example, 4 seconds, also referred to as "movement required time" in the present specification). Is a time when the game ball does not enter even though the right large winning opening 35 is open, and the player suffers a disadvantage.

Therefore, the display timing of the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is set as follows. When the "game per type" is performed, the right grand prize opening 35 is set before the "movement required time" is first opened in the first round game. That is, when the "game per type" is performed, the "arrival image (bright blue circle)" is performed before the "movement time" or more before the right large winning opening 35 is first opened in the first round game. Image) ”is displayed. Further, when the small hit game is performed, it is set before the "movement required time" or more before the right large winning opening 35 is first opened. That is, when the small hit game is performed, the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is displayed before the "movement required time" or more before the right large winning opening 35 is first opened.

In this way, if the game ball is fired at the timing when the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is displayed, the game ball wins the right big prize before the timing when the right big prize opening 35 is first opened. Since it reaches the mouth 35, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

Further, the "launch timing suggestion effect" is started in the state where the above-mentioned "launch information suggestion effect" is executed (during the execution of the launch information suggestion effect). In this way, the player can wait for the arrival of the launch timing of the game ball after recognizing the launch intensity of the game ball (the position of the right large winning opening 35, right-handed hitting). Therefore, it is possible to make the player aim to enter the right large winning opening 35 without rushing.

In addition, in the "launch timing suggestion effect", the "arrival image (bright blue circle)" is produced by gradually increasing the number of "unit images (bright red circle image)" displayed over time. It suggests the passage of time until "image)" is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the time until the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is displayed is ticking.

Further, the "unit image (bright red circular image)" and the "arriving image (bright blue circular image)" differ only in color from each other, and have the same shape (circular) and size. For this reason, for the player, the "unit image (bright red circular image)" and the "arriving image (bright blue circular image)" have different functions, but they are related to each other. Recognizing that the effect of gradually increasing the number of displayed unit images (bright red circular image) suggests the passage of time until the "arriving image (bright blue circular image)" is displayed. It can be made easier.

In addition, the above-mentioned "launch timing suggestion effect" is executed both when the "game per type" is performed and when the small hit game is performed. From this as well, the player as if the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "game per type" is performed and the case where the "game per type 2" is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The effect of gradually increasing the number of "unit images (bright red circular images)" displayed with the passage of time is the effect before the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is displayed. It can also be regarded as a "time passage suggestion effect" that suggests the passage of time until the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is displayed.

Further, as such a "time passage suggestion effect", an effect of gradually reducing the number of "unit images (bright red circular images)" displayed with the passage of time and a displayed numerical image indicate the effect. It is also possible to perform an effect of subtracting and adding numbers, and an effect of changing the shape, size, and color of the displayed image.

Further, in the above-mentioned "launch timing suggestion effect", it was decided to display a "dark red circular image" and a "dark red image", but without displaying these, a "unit image (bright red circular image)" was displayed. ) ”,“ Arrival image (bright blue circular image) ”may be displayed.

Further, the above-mentioned "dark red circular image", "dark red image", "unit image (bright red circular image)", and "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" include "dark red circular image". If the "image" and the "unit image (bright red circular image)" are different from each other, and the "dark red image" and the "arriving image (bright blue circular image)" are different from each other, various It is possible to use images of the colors and shapes of. For example, as the "dark red circular image" and "dark red image", an image showing a circular frame may be displayed, or "unit image (bright red circular image)" and "arrival image (bright)". As "blue circular image)", images of the same color may be displayed.

Further, the above-mentioned "launch timing suggestion effect" is "arrival" when the number of "unit images (bright red circular image)" displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is 3 (specified number). It can also be regarded as an effect of displaying an "image (bright blue circular image)".

F-4. Countdown production:
At the timing when the "arrival image (bright blue circular image)" is displayed in the above-mentioned "launch timing suggestion effect", the time elapsed until the right grand prize opening 35 is finally closed (the right grand prize opening 35 is The "countdown effect" that suggests (the time when it will be closed at the end) is started. By doing so, the player can be made aware of the passage of time until the right grand prize opening 35 is finally closed (the time when the right grand prize opening 35 is finally closed), and is impatient. Instead, it is possible to aim for a ball to enter the right large winning opening 35.

In this "countdown effect", a "closed timing suggestion image" as shown in FIG. 19 is used. The "closed timing suggestion image" itself is displayed at the timing when the above-mentioned "launch information suggestion effect" is started, but the "countdown effect" is actually started in the "launch timing suggestion effect". This is the timing when the "image (bright blue circular image)" is displayed.

When the "countdown effect" is started, the time suggested by the "closed timing suggestion image" is subtracted (decreases) with the passage of time. Here, in the "countdown effect", by setting the time suggested by the "closed timing suggestion image" to "0", it is suggested that the right grand prize opening 35 is finally closed. However, if the time suggested by the "closed timing suggestion image" is set to "0" at the timing when the right grand prize opening 35 is finally closed, the player is asked at that timing (or immediately before that timing). Even if the game ball is fired, it is misunderstood that the game ball can enter the right large winning opening 35. And, of course, when the game ball is launched at this timing, the game ball wins the right grand prize after the time from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the right grand prize opening 35 (time required for movement) has elapsed. Since the ball reaches the mouth 35, the right large winning opening 35 is closed, and the game ball cannot be entered into the right large winning opening 35. Therefore, the player suffers a disadvantage.

Therefore, in the "countdown effect", the timing to set the time suggested by the "closed timing suggestion image" to "0" (the timing to suggest that the right grand prize opening 35 is finally closed) is set as follows. It is set. When the "game per type" is performed, it is set before the "movement time" or more before the right grand prize opening 35 is finally closed in the first round game. That is, when the "game per type" is performed, the "closed timing suggestion image" is displayed before the "movement time" or more before the right grand prize opening 35 is finally closed in the first round game. Set the suggested time to "0". Further, when the small hit game is performed, it is set before the "movement required time" or more before the right large winning opening 35 is finally closed. That is, when the small hit game is performed, the time suggested by the "closed timing suggestion image" is set to "0" before the "movement required time" or more before the right big winning opening 35 is finally closed. ..

In this way, if the game ball is fired before the time suggested by the "closed timing suggestion image" becomes "0", the game ball will be right large before the timing when the right winning opening 35 is finally closed. Since the winning opening 35 is reached, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

In addition, the above-mentioned "launch timing suggestion effect" is executed both when the "game per type" is performed and when the small hit game is performed. From this as well, the player as if the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "game per type" is performed and the case where the "game per type 2" is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

F-5. Suggested number of balls entered:
At the timing when the above-mentioned "launch timing suggestion effect" is started, the "ball entry number suggestion image" as shown in FIG. 19 is also displayed. This "number of winnings suggestion image" is used for "suggesting the number of winnings" that suggests a game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35.

That is, when the "game per type" is performed, the "number of balls entered suggestion effect" suggesting the number of game balls entered into the right large winning opening 35 in the first round game is the "number of balls entered suggestion image". When a small hit game is performed, the "number of balls entered suggestion effect" that suggests the number of game balls that have entered the right large winning opening 35 in the small hit game is "suggested the number of balls entered". It is executed using "image".

The "number of balls entered suggestion image" is a superposition of a "frame image" in which a plurality of balls are arranged in the vertical direction and a "numerical image" showing the number of game balls entered in the right large winning opening 35 in numbers. It is composed of a substantially rectangular image displayed as. The "frame image" is the number of game balls that can be entered in the first round game when the "game per type" is performed, or the number of game balls that can be entered in the small hit game. 10 pieces are displayed corresponding to 10 pieces. Therefore, the effect of displaying the 10 frame images is an effect that suggests the number of game balls that can be entered in the first round game or the small hit game when the "game per type" is performed. You can think of it as being. Therefore, by displaying the "image suggesting the number of balls entered", the number of game balls that can be entered into the right large winning opening 35 in the first round game of "game per type" or the small hit game is played. Can be recognized by others.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the "number of hits suggestion effect", each time one ball is entered into the right large winning opening 35 during the first round game of "game per type" or during the small hit game. A purple image (also referred to as a "ball-filled image" in the present specification) having the same outer shape as the frame image is displayed on top of (or instead of) one "frame image". That is, as the number of game balls that have entered the right-handed winning opening 35 increases, the number of "entry ball images" displayed is increased. At this time, the number indicated by the "numerical image" is also increased by one.

If the above-mentioned "indication of the number of balls entered" is to be performed, the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 during the first round game of the "game per type" or during the small hit game. The number can be recognized by the player.

In addition, the above-mentioned "injection number suggestion effect" is executed both when the "game per type" is performed and when the small hit game is performed. From this as well, the player as if the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "game per type" is performed and the case where the "game per type 2" is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

F-6. Other productions:
During the execution of the above-mentioned "countdown effect", if the game ball has not yet entered the right large winning opening 35 even after a predetermined time has passed since the start of the countdown effect, that effect (right large prize). A warning suggesting that the game ball has not entered the mouth 35) may be displayed. For example, an image showing the characters "warning" or "WARNING" may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to urge the player to put the game ball into the right large winning opening 35. Further, such a display of the "warning" is executed regardless of whether the "game per type" is performed or the small hit game is performed. From this as well, the player as if the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "game per type" is performed and the case where the "game per type 2" is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, if the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 during the small hit game does not pass through the specific opening 37, the "two-kind game" is not performed. Therefore, in this case, a warning suggesting that the game ball does not pass through the specific opening 37 may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to urge the player to put the game ball into the right large winning opening 35. It should be noted that such a warning may be displayed even when the game ball has not entered the right large winning opening 35 in the first round game of "game per type". Even in such a case, the player can feel that the same type of big hit game has been started depending on whether the "one type per game" is performed or the small hit game is followed by the "two type per game". It can be made to feel, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, instead of displaying the above-mentioned "warning", the "launch information suggestion image (arrow image and character image)" displayed in the "launch information suggestion effect" may be enlarged and displayed. Even in such a case, it is possible to urge the player to put the game ball into the right large winning opening 35.

Further, since the degree of advantage for the player is the same between the case where the "10R 1 type game" is performed and the case where the "9R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game, the advantage is the same, so that the period is specified. The total number of executions of "10R1 type game" and "9R2 type game" may be displayed (suggested) (for example, as "BB number of times"). In such a case, depending on whether the "10R type 1 game" is performed or the small hit game is followed by the "9R2 type game", the player can feel that the same type of big hit game has started. It can be made to feel, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, since the degree of advantage for the player is the same between the case where the "4R 1 type game" is performed and the case where the "3R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game, the degree of advantage for the player is the same. The total number of executions of "4R1 type game" and "3R2 type game" may be displayed (suggested) (for example, as "RB number of times"). In such a case, the player can feel that the same type of big hit game has been started depending on whether the "4R 1 type per game" is performed or the small hit game is followed by the "3R 2 type per game". It can be made to feel, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect based on the content of the preliminary judgment result, but there is a case where a special figure hold that triggers the execution of the "game per type" is stored and a small hit. The same effect may be performed when the special figure hold that triggers the execution of the game is stored. For example, when the special figure hold that triggers the execution of the "game per type" is stored, a specific image (for example, an image showing a specific character) is displayed with a specific probability (30%). Even when the special figure hold that triggers the execution of the small hit game is stored, a specific image (for example, an image showing a specific character) may be displayed with a specific probability (30%). Even in such a case, the player can feel that the same type of big hit game has been started depending on whether the "one type per game" is performed or the small hit game is followed by the "two type per game". It can be made to feel, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, there are cases where the "10R1 type game" is started and the small hit game which is the execution trigger of the "9R2 type game" is started, and the same type of symbols are used as the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. May be stopped and displayed. For example, in these cases, as decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, "doublet" aligned with symbols indicating "odd numbers" is stopped and displayed (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in the first aspect). It may be doublet. In this way, the player feels that the same type of big hit game has started in the case where the "10R 1 type per game" is performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game" is performed after the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

Further, there are cases where the "4R1 type game" is started and the small hit game which is the execution trigger of the "3R2 type game" is started, and the same type of symbols are used as the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. May be stopped and displayed. For example, in these cases, as decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, "doublet" aligned with symbols indicating "even numbers" is stopped and displayed (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in the second mode). It may be an even number. In this way, the player feels that the same type of big hit game has started in the case where the "4R 1 type per game" is performed and the case where the "3R 2 type per game" is performed after the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

Further, in the case of a general pachinko machine, if the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 passes through the specific opening 37 (when the ball enters the specific opening 37) during the execution of the small hit game, it indicates that fact. Perform the production. In this respect, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game passes through the specific opening 37 (even if the ball enters the specific opening 37). , The production to that effect is not executed. In addition, even during the first round game of "Game per type", even if the game ball that has entered the right grand prize opening 35 passes through the specific opening 37 (even if the ball enters the specific opening 37), that It is decided that the production to that effect will not be executed. From this as well, the player as if the same type of big hit game was started in the case where the "game per type" is performed and the case where the "game per type 2" is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, even if the game ball that entered the right large winning opening 35 passes through the specific opening 37 (enters the specific opening 37) during the execution of the small hit game, the first round of the "game per type" Even if the game ball that entered the right large winning opening 35 during the game passes through the specific opening 37 (enters the specific opening 37) (or right during the first round game of "Game per type") (Regardless of whether or not the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 35 has passed through the specific opening 37), an effect indicating that the game ball that has entered the right large winning opening 35 has passed through the specific opening 37 is executed. It may be that. Even in such a case, the player can feel that the same type of big hit game has been started depending on whether the "one type per game" is performed or the small hit game is followed by the "two type per game". It can be made to feel, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

G. Performance setting function:
The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" that sets the performance of the pachinko machine 1 based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Then, when the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, one of the six types of performance is set, and the game proceeds based on the set performance. The performance setting function will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 22, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Of these, as performance 1, it is stored that the probability of being a big hit in the big hit determination (big hit probability) is 1/350. Further, it is memorized that the jackpot probability is 1/320 for the performance 2, the jackpot probability is 1/260 for the performance 3, and the jackpot probability is 220 for the performance 4. It is memorized that it is 1 /, it is memorized that the jackpot probability is 1/190 for performance 5, and it is memorized that the jackpot probability is 1/175 for performance 6. There is.

Performance 1 to Performance 6 are the number of random numbers (big hit random numbers) to be jackpots among the jackpot determination random numbers (also referred to as "acquirable random numbers" in the present specification) that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. Are set by making them different from each other. For example, when performance 1 is set, a random number of 1/350 of the acquireable random numbers is set as a big hit random number in order to reduce the jackpot probability to 1/350. Such a big hit random number is stored in advance in the "big hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in correspondence with the performances 1 to 6 (for each of the performances 1 to 6).

In performances 1 to 6, the performances other than the jackpot probability are the same. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, the probability of being a small hit in the big hit determination (also referred to as "small hit probability" in the present specification) is the same for performances 1 to 6. The small hit probability of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is 1/200, and a random number of 1/200 of the acquireable random numbers is used as a small hit (small hit random number). Such small hit random numbers are stored in advance in the "small hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

When the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets one of the performances (performance corresponding to the setting operation) of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)) among the performances 1 to 6. It is stored in the "setting performance storage area", and the performance (performance corresponding to the setting operation) is set accordingly.

Various methods can be adopted as the setting operation performed by the staff of the game hall. For example, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is not turned on, the setting key is inserted into the keyhole for the setting key and rotated to a predetermined position (a position where the performance can be set). Then, in this state, the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, and the performance setting button is pressed to sequentially change the performance of the setting candidates. At that time, the performance of the setting candidate is displayed on a predetermined display unit (for example, Nana Seg). Then, when the confirm button is pressed, the performance that is a setting candidate at that time is set. At this time, the set performance (also referred to as “performance being set” in the present specification) is stored in the “set performance storage area” of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)) by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. Further, this "performance during setting" is also stored in the RAM 223 (or a flash memory (not shown) of the sub-control board 220). The "performance during setting" stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is referred to by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 when suggesting the "performance during setting" to the player.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the performance thus set (performance being set). That is, when performing the jackpot determination, the "performance during setting" is determined by referring to the "set performance storage area" of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)). Then, the jackpot determination random number acquired this time is compared with the jackpot random number corresponding to the "performance during setting" stored in the "big hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202. As a result, if the jackpot determination random number acquired this time matches any of the jackpot random numbers corresponding to the "performance being set", it is determined to be a jackpot, and if they do not match, it is determined to be out of order.

As a matter of course, the performance having a higher jackpot probability among the performances 1 to 6 is a more advantageous performance for the player. Therefore, the player is expected to have more advantageous performance set.

Further, since the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 stores a plurality of types of performances (performances 1 to 6), it can be regarded as a "performance storage means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets (changes) the performance by storing the performance corresponding to the setting operation by the staff of the game hall in the "setting performance storage area" of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)). To do. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "performance setting means" and a "performance changing means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the "performance during setting" (performs a jackpot determination). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "game progress means".

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "10R 1 type game" and "4R 1 type game" can be executed as "1 type game", and "9R2" as "2 type game". It is possible to execute "game per species" and "game per 3R2 species". Of these, when "10R 1 type game" is performed and "9R 2 type game" is performed, 1000 game balls can be paid out, and the above-mentioned various devices can be used. Since it is applied, it is possible to make the player feel that the same jackpot game has been performed for these jackpot games. On the other hand, when "4R 1 type game" is performed and "3R 2 type game" is performed, 400 game balls can be paid out, and the above-mentioned various devices can be used. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel that the same jackpot game has been performed for these jackpot games. Then, when "10R1 type game" and "9R2 type game" are performed, more game balls can be paid out than when "4R1 type game" and "3R2 type game" are performed. .. Therefore, in the present specification, "10R1 type game" and "9R2 type game" are also referred to as "BB (BIG BONUS)", and "4R1 type game" and "3R2 type game" are referred to as "RB (REG BONUS)". ) ”.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above using FIG. 5 (a), when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot (when the "game per type" is performed), the probability is 25%. "BB (game per 10R type)" is performed, and "RB (game per 4R type 1)" is performed with a probability of 75%. And this ratio is the same in performance 1 to performance 6. That is, although the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment (probability of performing the "game per type") is different between the performances 1 to 6, the "BB (10R per type 1)" in the case where the big hit is judged as a big hit. The ratio (ratio) at which "game" and "RB (game per 4R1 type)" are performed is the same.

On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIG. 5B, when the small hit determination determines a small hit (when a small hit game is followed by a two-kind game), there is an 80% probability. "BB (game per 9R2 type)" is performed, and "RB (game per 3R2 type)" is performed with a probability of 20%. In the performances 1 to 6, not only this ratio but also the probability that the small hit is determined to be a small hit (the probability that the small hit game is followed by the two-kind game) is the same.

Therefore, the probability that "RB" is performed (the ratio of BB and RB executed, the B / R ratio) can be changed with respect to the probability that "BB" is performed simply by changing the "performance during setting". it can. For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, if the "performance being set" is performance 1, the probability that "game per type" will be performed is 1/350. Then, "BB (game per 10R type)" is performed with a probability of 25% when "game per type" is performed, and "RB (game per type 4R)" is performed with a probability of 75%. , The probability that "BB (game per 10R type)" will be performed is 1/400, and the probability that "RB (game per 4R type 1)" will be performed is 3/400.

In addition, the probability that the "game per two types" will be performed is 1/200 regardless of the "performance being set". Then, "BB (game per 9R2 type)" is performed with a probability of 20% when "game per 2 types" is performed, and "RB (game per 3R2 type)" is performed with a probability of 80%. , The probability that "BB (game per 9R2 type)" will be performed is 5.6 / 1400, and the probability that "RB (game per 3R2 type)" will be performed is 1.4 / 1400.

Therefore, when the "performance being set" is "performance 1", the probability that "BB" will be performed is 1/1400, which is the probability that "BB (game per 10R type)" will be performed, and "BB ( It is 6.6 / 1400 by adding 5.6 / 1400, which is the probability that "9R2 type game)" is performed. In addition, the probability that "RB" will be performed is 3/4, which is the probability that "RB (4R1 type game)" will be performed, and 1400 minutes, which is the probability that "RB (3R2 type game)" will be performed. It is 4.4 / 1400 with 1.4 added. Therefore, the probability that "RB" is performed (the ratio of BB and RB executed, the B / R ratio) is "4.4 / 6.6 (about 0.67)" with respect to the probability that "BB" is performed. is there.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23B, if the "performance being set" is performance 6, the probability that "game per type" will be performed is 1/175. Then, "BB (game per 10R type)" is performed with a probability of 25% when "game per type" is performed, and "RB (game per type 4R)" is performed with a probability of 75%. , The probability that "BB (game per 10R type 1)" will be performed is 2/1400, and the probability that "RB (game per 4R type 1)" will be performed is 6/1400.

In addition, the probability that the "game per two types" will be performed is 1/200 regardless of the "performance being set". Then, "BB (game per 9R2 type)" is performed with a probability of 20% when "game per 2 types" is performed, and "RB (game per 3R2 type)" is performed with a probability of 80%. , The probability that "BB (game per 9R2 type)" will be performed is 5.6 / 1400, and the probability that "RB (game per 3R2 type)" will be performed is 1.4 / 1400.

Therefore, when the "performance being set" is "performance 6", the probability that "BB" will be performed is 2/1400, which is the probability that "BB (game per 10R type)" will be performed, and "BB ( It is 7.6 / 1400 by adding 5.6 / 1400, which is the probability that "9R2 type game)" is performed. In addition, the probability that "RB" will be performed is 6/1400, which is the probability that "RB (4R1 type game)" will be performed, and 1400 minutes, which is the probability that "RB (3R2 type game)" will be performed. It is 7.4 / 1400 by adding 1.4. Therefore, the probability that "RB" is performed (ratio of BB and RB executed, B / R ratio) is "7.4 / 7.6 (about 0.97)" with respect to the probability that "BB" is performed. is there.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability that "RB" is performed with respect to the probability that "BB" is performed (the ratio of BB and RB being executed, B / R ratio), that is, the probability that the jackpot game to be performed is "BB (RB)" can be changed.

Specifically, by changing the "performance being set" to a performance with a higher jackpot probability (for example, from performance 1 to performance 6), the probability that "RB" is performed with respect to the probability that "BB" is performed (with BB). The execution ratio of RB, B / R ratio) can be increased (the probability that the jackpot game to be executed is "BB" can be lowered, and the probability that it is "RB" can be increased). Then, in this case, the jackpot game to be executed is performed even though the jackpot probability has been changed to a higher performance (actually, the advantage to the player has been changed to a higher performance). The probability of being "BB" can be reduced.

Conversely, by changing the "performance being set" to a performance with a lower jackpot probability (for example, from performance 6 to performance 1), the probability that "RB" will be performed relative to the probability that "BB" will be performed (with BB). The execution ratio of RB, B / R ratio) can be reduced (the probability that the jackpot game to be executed is "BB" can be increased, and the probability that the jackpot game to be executed is "RB" can be decreased). Then, in this case, the jackpot game to be executed is performed even though the jackpot probability is changed to a lower performance (actually, the advantage to the player is changed to a lower performance). The probability of being "BB" can be increased. As a result, the playability of the pachinko machine 1 can be made more diverse.

In addition, "4R 1 type game" and "10R 1 type game" can be regarded as "1 type game A", "1 type game B", and "specific 1 type game", and "9R 2 type game". "Game" and "3R game per 2 types" can also be regarded as "game A per 2 types", "game B per 2 types", and "game per specific 2 types".

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

For example, in the above-described embodiment, as the "game per type", only one of "game per 4R type 1" and "game per 10R type 1" may be executed. Further, as the "game per 2 types", only one of the "game per 3R type 2" and the "game per 9R type 2" may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of game balls that can be paid out when the "game per 10R type 1" is performed, and the game balls that can be paid out when the "game per 9R type 2" is performed following the small hit game. The number of is 1000. In addition, the number of game balls that can be paid out when "4R 1 type game" is performed and the number of game balls that can be paid out when "3R 2 type game" is performed following the small hit game are 400 pieces. It was decided to be. Not limited to this, the following configuration may be used.

That is, in the case where the "game per 10R type 1" is performed and the case where the "game per 9R2 type" is performed following the small hit game, the same number of game balls are paid out to the players. It is good if you can make it feel like it was done. In other words, it suffices if the degree of advantage for the player is the same between the case where the "10R 1 type game" is performed and the case where the "9R2 type game" is performed after the small hit game. Specifically, the number of game balls that can be paid out when "9R2 type game" is performed following the small hit game is 0, which is the number of game balls that can be paid out when "10R1 type game" is performed. The configuration may be 8 times or more and 1.2 times or less. Even with such a configuration, the game is such that the same type of big hit game is played in the case where the "10R 1 type per game" is performed and the case where the "9R2 type per game" is performed after the small hit game. It is possible to make people feel and enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the case where the "4R 1 type game" is performed and the case where the "3R 2 type game" is performed following the small hit game, the same number of game balls are paid out to the players. It is good if you can make it feel like it was done. In other words, it suffices if the degree of advantage for the player is the same between the case where the "4R type 1 game" is performed and the case where the small hit game is followed by the "3R2 type game". Specifically, the number of game balls that can be paid out when "3R2 type game" is performed following the small hit game is 0, which is the number of game balls that can be paid out when "4R1 type game" is performed. The configuration may be 8 times or more and 1.2 times or less. Even with such a configuration, the game is such that the same type of big hit game is played in the case where the "4R 1 type per game" is performed and the case where the "3R2 type per game" is performed after the small hit game. It is possible to make people feel and enhance the interest of the game.

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

<Game machine A1 to game machine A8 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A8.

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
At least one game A can be executed as a game per type, and at least game A per two types can be executed as a game per two types. The degree of advantage for the player is different between "the case where the game A per type is performed" and "the case where the game A per type 2 is performed following the small hit game". When the performance is changed (so-called setting change), the execution probability of the game per type 2 is not changed, but the execution probability of the game per type is changed.
<Claim format>
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
Special symbol display means for variable display of special symbols,
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the small hit game execution means for executing the small hit game in which the variable entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered, and the small hit game execution means.
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the game execution means per type that executes the game per type that is advantageous to the player, and the game execution means per type.
When the game ball that has entered the variable entrance during the small hit game passes through a specific area, the two-type game execution means that executes the two-type game that is advantageous to the player, and the two-type game execution means.
Performance change means for changing the performance of the game machine based on the performance change operation by the staff of the game hall, and
With
The type 1 game execution means can execute at least one type game A as the type 1 game.
The two-kind game execution means can execute at least two-kind game A as the two-kind game.
The degree of advantage for the player is different between the case where the game A per type 1 is performed and the case where the game A per type 2 is performed following the small hit game.
The performance changing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the performance of the gaming machine is changed by changing the execution probability of the game per type 1 without changing the execution probability of the game per type 2.

In such a gaming machine, there are cases where a game A per type is performed and a game A per type 2 is performed following a small hit game. In these cases, the degree of advantage for the player is Different from each other. For this reason, the player is made to feel that different benefits are given depending on whether the game A per type is performed or the game A per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. Can be done. Then, when the performance of the gaming machine is changed, the execution probability of the game per type is changed without changing the execution probability of the game per type 2. Therefore, the ratio of "probability of playing game A per type 1" and "probability of playing game A per type 2" can be changed only by changing the performance of the gaming machine. As a result, the playability of the gaming machine can be made more diverse.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
The degree of advantage for the player in "when the game A per type is performed" is lower than the degree of advantage for the player in the case where the game A per type 2 is performed following the small hit game.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
The advantage for the player when the type 1 game A is performed is lower than the advantage for the player when the type 2 game A is performed following the small hit game. Pachinko machine.

In such a gaming machine, there are cases where the game A per type is performed and the game A per type 2 is performed following the small hit game, but the case where the game A per type is performed is better. The degree of advantage for the player is lower than in the case where the two-kind game A is performed following the small hit game. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to play the game A per type 2 rather than the game A per type. Then, in such a configuration, when the performance of the gaming machine is changed to "performance having a lower execution probability of game A per type", the performance is substantially changed to a performance having a lower degree of advantage for the player. Despite this, the "probability of playing game A per type with a lower degree of advantage for the player" is higher than the "probability of playing game A per type with a higher degree of advantage by the player". can do.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
As a game per type, in addition to "game A per type", "game B per type" can be executed. The degree of advantage for the player in "when game B is performed per type" is higher than the degree of advantage for the player in "when game A is performed per type" is "two types following the small hit game". It is close to the degree of advantage for the player in "when the winning game A is performed". "Game A per type" is RB, "Game per small hit + Game A per 2 types", and "Game B per type B" is BB. Alternatively, "Game A per type" is BB, "Game per small hit + Game A per 2 types", and "Game B per type B" is RB. However, the former if it is subordinate to the gaming machine A2.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2
As the game per type, in addition to the game A per type, the game B per type can be executed.
The degree of advantage for the player when the game B per type is performed is more per the two types following the small hit game than the degree of advantage for the player when the game A per type is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is close to the degree of advantage for the player when the gaming A is performed.

In such a gaming machine, the degree of advantage for the player when the type 1 game B is performed follows the small hit game rather than the degree of advantage for the player when the type 1 game A is performed. It is close to the degree of advantage for the player when the game A is performed per two types. For this reason, the same privilege (first privilege) is given to the player depending on whether the game B is performed per type or the game A per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. You can make it feel like it is done. On the other hand, when the game A per type is performed, it is made to feel that a privilege (second privilege) different from the case where the game A per type 2 is performed following the small hit game is given. Can be done. As a result, for the player, a game in which the first privilege is given (game B per type B, a game A in two types) and a game in which the second privilege is given (game A per type). ) And can be made to feel like being done.

Then, when the performance of the gaming machine is changed, the execution probability of the game per type is changed without changing the execution probability of the game per type 2. Therefore, when the performance of the gaming machine is changed, some of the games (game B per type B) to which the first privilege is given (game B per type 2) The probability of being played is changed, and the probability that all the games (game A per type) of the games (game A per type) to which the second privilege is given is changed is changed. Therefore, simply by changing the performance of the gaming machine, "probability that the game to which the first privilege is given (game B per type B, game A per type 2)" and "the second privilege are given". The ratio of "probability that the game to be played (game A per type) is played" can be changed. As a result, the playability of the gaming machine can be made more diverse.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
As the game per 2 types, "Game B per 2 types" can be executed in addition to "Game A per 2 types". The degree of advantage for the player in "when the small hit game is followed by the game B per two types" is the degree of advantage for the player in "when the small hit game is followed by the game A per two types". Rather, it is closer to the degree of advantage for the player in "when game A is performed per type". "Game A per type", "Game per small hit + Game B per type 2" is RB, and "Game small hit + Game A per type 2" is BB. Alternatively, "1 type game A", "small hit game + 2 type game B" is BB, and "small hit game + 2 type game A" is RB. However, the former if it is subordinate to the gaming machine A2.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2
As the two-kind game, in addition to the two-kind game A, the two-kind game B can be executed.
The degree of advantage for the player when the type 2 game B is performed following the small hit game is the degree of advantage for the player when the type 2 game A is performed following the small hit game. Rather, the gaming machine is characterized in that it is closer to the degree of advantage for the player when the game A per type is performed.

In such a gaming machine, the degree of advantage for the player when the small hit game is followed by the two-kind game B is for the player when the small hit game is followed by the two-kind game A. It is closer to the degree of advantage for the player when the game A is performed per type than the degree of advantage of. For this reason, the same privilege (first privilege) is given to the player depending on whether the small hit game is followed by the game B per type 2 or the game A per type 1. You can make it feel like it is done. On the other hand, when the small hit game is followed by the game A per type 2, it is made to feel that a privilege (second privilege) different from the case where the game A per type is performed is given. Can be done. As a result, for the player, a game in which the first privilege is given (game A per type A, a game B per type 2) and a game in which the second privilege is given (game A per type 2). ) And can be made to feel like being done.

Then, when the performance of the gaming machine is changed, the execution probability of the game per type 2 is not changed, and the execution probability of the game per type is changed. Therefore, when the performance of the gaming machine is changed, some of the games (game A per type A and game B per type 2) to which the first privilege is given (game B per type) The probability of being played is changed, and the probability of playing a game (game A per type 2) to which the second privilege is given is not changed. Therefore, simply by changing the performance of the gaming machine, "probability that the game to which the first privilege is given (game A per type A, game B per type 2)" and "the second privilege are given". It is possible to change the ratio of "probability that the game to be played (game A per 2 types) is performed". As a result, the playability of the gaming machine can be made more diverse.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
In the game per type, the second variable entrance is opened after the first variable entrance is opened. In the small hit game, the first variable entrance is open, and in the second type game, the second variable entrance is open.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A3 or the gaming machine A4
The variable entrance has a first variable entrance and a second variable entrance.
In the above-mentioned type 1 game, after the first variable entry port is in a ball-entry state, the second variable entry port is in a ball-entry state.
In the small hit game, the first variable entrance is in a state where the ball can enter.
In the above-mentioned two-kind game, a gaming machine characterized in that the second variable entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered.

In such a gaming machine, the first variable entrance can be entered regardless of whether the game is played per type or the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. After that, the second variable ball entry port becomes ready for ball entry. Therefore, in the above-mentioned gaming machine A3, the case where the game B per type is further performed for the player and the case where the game A per type 2 is performed after the small hit game are the same as each other. It is possible to make the person feel that the privilege (first privilege) is given. Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine A4, the case where the small hit game is followed by the game B per type 2 and the case where the game A per type is performed are the same for the player. It can be made to feel that the privilege (first privilege) is given.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
In the game per type, the second variable entrance is opened after the specified number of game balls have entered the first variable entrance. The small hit game ends when the specified number of game balls enter.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A5
In the above-mentioned game per type, the second variable is made after the first variable entrance becomes impossible to enter based on the specified number of game balls entering the first variable entrance. The entrance is ready for entry,
The small hit game is a gaming machine characterized in that the specified number of gaming balls are terminated based on entering the first variable entrance.

In such a gaming machine, a specified number of gaming balls are first variable-entry regardless of whether a game per type is performed or a game per type 2 is performed following a small hit game. After the first variable ball entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball based on the ball entering the mouth, the second variable ball entry port becomes capable of entering the ball. Therefore, in the above-mentioned gaming machine A3, the case where the game B per type is further performed for the player and the case where the game A per type 2 is performed after the small hit game are the same as each other. It is possible to make the person feel that the privilege (first privilege) is given. Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine A4, the case where the small hit game is followed by the game B per type 2 and the case where the game A per type is performed are the same for the player. It can be made to feel that the privilege (first privilege) is given.

<Game machine A7>
<Overview>
In the game per type, the first variable entrance is closed based on the number of times the first variable entrance is opened, and then the second variable entrance is opened. The small hit game ends when the number of times the first variable entrance is opened reaches the specified number of times.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A5
In the above-mentioned game per type, after the first variable entrance is in the incapable state based on the number of times the first variable entrance is in the ball-entry state is a predetermined number of times, the first variable entry is in the impossible state. The second variable entrance is ready for entry,
The small hit game is a gaming machine characterized in that the number of times the first variable entrance port is in a ball-entry state is the predetermined number of times, and the game is terminated.

In such a gaming machine, the first variable entrance can be entered regardless of whether the game is played per type or the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. After the first variable ball entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball based on the specified number of times, the second variable ball entry port becomes capable of entering the ball. Therefore, in the above-mentioned gaming machine A3, the case where the game B per type is further performed for the player and the case where the game A per type 2 is performed after the small hit game are the same as each other. It is possible to make the person feel that the privilege (first privilege) is given. Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine A4, the case where the small hit game is followed by the game B per type 2 and the case where the game A per type is performed are the same for the player. It can be made to feel that the privilege (first privilege) is given.

<Game machine A8>
<Overview>
In the game per type, the second variable entrance is opened after the first variable entrance is closed based on the opening time of the first variable entrance being the specified time. The small hit game ends when the opening time of the first variable entrance time reaches the specified time.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine according to claim 5.
In the above-mentioned type 1 game, after the first variable entrance is in a non-entry state based on the specified time being the time when the first variable entrance is in a ball-entry state, the above-mentioned game is performed. The second variable entrance is ready for entry,
The small hit game is a gaming machine characterized in that the time in which the first variable ball entry port is in a ball-entry state is the predetermined time and ends.

In such a gaming machine, the first variable entrance can be entered regardless of whether the game is played per type or the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. After the first variable ball entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball based on the time specified, the second variable ball entry port becomes capable of entering the ball. Therefore, in the above-mentioned gaming machine A3, the case where the game B per type is further performed for the player and the case where the game A per type 2 is performed after the small hit game are the same as each other. It is possible to make the person feel that the privilege (first privilege) is given. Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine A4, the case where the small hit game is followed by the game B per type 2 and the case where the game A per type is performed are the same for the player. It can be made to feel that the privilege (first privilege) is given.

<Game machine B1 to game machine B9 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following game machines B1 to game machine B9.

<Game machine B1>
<Overview>
When the game per type is started, the first effect can be executed. When the small hit game, which is the trigger for starting the game per type 2, is started, the second effect can be executed. Both are productions that suggest that specific benefits will be granted.
<Claim format>
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
Special symbol display means for variable display of special symbols,
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the small hit game execution means for executing the small hit game in which the variable entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered, and the small hit game execution means.
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the game execution means per type that executes the game per type that is advantageous to the player, and the game execution means per type.
When the game ball that has entered the variable entrance during the small hit game passes through a specific area, the two-type game execution means that executes the two-type game that is advantageous to the player, and the two-type game execution means.
With
When the game per type is started, the first effect can be executed.
When the small hit game is started, the second effect can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized in that both the first effect and the second effect are effects suggesting that a specific privilege is given.

In such a gaming machine, the first effect can be executed when the game per type is started, and the second effect can be executed when the small hit game which is the trigger for executing the game per type 2 is started. However, both of these first and second effects are effects that suggest that a specific privilege is given. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel that the same benefits are given to each other depending on whether the game is performed per type or the small hit game is followed by the game per type 2. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

<Game machine B2>
<Overview>
As the first effect (at the start of the game per type), an effect of displaying a name image showing the name of the game per type is executed. As the second effect (at the start of the small hit game), an effect of displaying a name image showing the name of the game per type is executed.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine B1
As the first effect, an effect of displaying a name image showing the name of the game per type is executed.
As the second effect, a gaming machine characterized by executing an effect of displaying the name image.

In such a gaming machine, a name image showing the name of the game per type is displayed regardless of whether the game per type is started or the small hit game that is the trigger for executing the game per type 2 is started. Perform the production. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel that the same benefits are given to each other depending on whether the game is performed per type or the small hit game is followed by the game per type 2. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

<Game machine B3>
<Overview>
Even if the player passes through a specific area during the small hit game, the notification to that effect (V passage notification) is not performed.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine B1 or the gaming machine B2
A gaming machine characterized in that even if a gaming ball that has entered the variable entrance during the small hit game passes through the specific area, an effect indicating that the passage has occurred is not executed.

In the case of a general gaming machine, when a gaming ball that has entered the variable entrance port during the execution of a small hit game passes through a specific area, an effect indicating that fact is executed. In this regard, in this game machine, even if the game ball that has entered the variable entrance port during the execution of the small hit game passes through a specific area, the effect indicating that the passage has occurred is not executed. Further, even during the execution of the "game per type", even if the game ball that has entered the variable entrance port passes through the specific area, the effect indicating that the passage has occurred is not executed. From this as well, it makes the player feel that the same benefits are given to each other when the game per type is performed and when the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

<Game machine B4>
<Overview>
In the game per type, the second variable entrance is opened after the first variable entrance is opened. In the small hit game, the first variable entrance is open, and in the second type game, the second variable entrance is open.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B3
The variable entrance has a first variable entrance and a second variable entrance.
In the above-mentioned type 1 game, after the first variable entry port is in a ball-entry state, the second variable entry port is in a ball-entry state.
In the small hit game, the first variable entrance is in a state where the ball can enter.
In the above-mentioned two-kind game, a gaming machine characterized in that the second variable entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered.

In such a gaming machine, the first variable entrance can be entered regardless of whether the game is played per type or the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. After that, the second variable ball entry port becomes ready for ball entry. From this as well, it makes the player feel that the same benefits are given to each other when the game per type is performed and when the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

<Game machine B5>
<Overview>
In the game per type, the second variable entrance is opened after the specified number of game balls have entered the first variable entrance. The small hit game ends when the specified number of game balls enter.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine B4
In the above-mentioned game per type, the second variable is made after the first variable entrance becomes impossible to enter based on the specified number of game balls entering the first variable entrance. The entrance is ready for entry,
The small hit game is a gaming machine characterized in that the specified number of gaming balls are terminated based on entering the first variable entrance.

In such a gaming machine, a specified number of gaming balls are first variable-entry regardless of whether a game per type is performed or a game per type 2 is performed following a small hit game. After the first variable ball entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball based on the ball entering the mouth, the second variable ball entry port becomes capable of entering the ball. For this reason, the player is further made to feel that the same privilege is given to each of the case where the game per type is performed and the case where the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

<Game machine B6>
<Overview>
In the game per type, the first variable entrance is closed based on the number of times the first variable entrance is opened, and then the second variable entrance is opened. The small hit game ends when the number of times the first variable entrance is opened reaches the specified number of times.

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In the gaming machine B4
In the above-mentioned game per type, after the first variable entrance is in the incapable state based on the number of times the first variable entrance is in the ball-entry state is a predetermined number of times, the first variable entry is in the impossible state. The second variable entrance is ready for entry,
The small hit game is a gaming machine characterized in that the number of times the first variable entrance port is in a ball-entry state is the predetermined number of times, and the game is terminated.

In such a gaming machine, the first variable entrance can be entered regardless of whether the game is played per type or the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. After the first variable ball entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball based on the specified number of times, the second variable ball entry port becomes capable of entering the ball. For this reason, the player is further made to feel that the same privilege is given to each of the case where the game per type is performed and the case where the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

<Game machine B7>
<Overview>
In the game per type, the second variable entrance is opened after the first variable entrance is closed based on the opening time of the first variable entrance being the specified time. The small hit game ends when the opening time of the first variable entrance time reaches the specified time.

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In the gaming machine B4
In the above-mentioned type 1 game, after the first variable entrance is in a non-entry state based on the specified time being the time when the first variable entrance is in a ball-entry state, the above-mentioned game is performed. The second variable entrance is ready for entry,
The small hit game is a gaming machine characterized in that the time in which the first variable ball entry port is in a ball-entry state is the predetermined time and ends.

In such a gaming machine, the first variable entrance can be entered regardless of whether the game is played per type or the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. After the first variable ball entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball based on the time specified, the second variable ball entry port becomes capable of entering the ball. For this reason, the player is further made to feel that the same privilege is given to each of the case where the game per type is performed and the case where the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

<Game machine B8>
<Overview>
The degree of advantage for the player in "when the small hit game is followed by the game per type 2" is about the same as the degree of advantage for the player in the case where the game per type is performed.
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In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B7
The advantage for the player when the small hit game is followed by the two-type game is the same as the advantage for the player when the one-type game is performed. Pachinko machine.

In such a gaming machine, the degree of advantage for the player in "when the small hit game is followed by the game per type 2" is the degree of advantage for the player in "when the game per type is performed". It is about the same. From this as well, it makes the player feel that the same benefits are given to each other when the game per type is performed and when the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

<Game machine B9>
<Overview>
As a game per type, it is possible to execute a "game per specific type" in which a predetermined number of round games are performed. As a game per two types, it is possible to execute a "game per specific two types" in which a round game "the number of times a predetermined number of times the small hit game is subtracted" is performed. That is, it is possible to execute "a game per specific type 1" and "a small hit game + a game per specific 2 types" in which the actual number of round games is the same.
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In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B7
As the above-mentioned game per type, it is possible to execute a game per specific type in which a round game in which the variable entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered is performed a predetermined number of times.
As the above-mentioned two-kind game, a specific two-kind game can be executed.
The number of round games performed during the specified two-type game is the number of times the number of executions of the small hit game, which triggers the start of one specific two-type game, is subtracted from the predetermined number of times. A gaming machine featuring.

In such a gaming machine, when a specific type of game is played, a predetermined number of round games are played. On the other hand, when the small hit game is followed by the specific two-kind game, the small hit game is followed by a round game that is one less than a predetermined number of times. In this case, the player can be made to feel that a predetermined number of round games are performed including the small hit game (once). Therefore, it is possible to make it feel as if the same number of round games are played with each other depending on whether the game per type is performed or the game per type 2 is performed following the small hit game, and by extension, the same. It is possible to make people feel that the benefits are given, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine C1 to game machine C7 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following game machines C1 to C7.

<Game machine C1>
<Overview>
Based on the opening condition being satisfied, the variable entrance is in a state where the ball can enter. When the variable entrance is ready for entry, it is possible to execute a launch timing suggestion effect that suggests the launch timing of the game ball.
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A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
A variable entry port that enables entry based on the satisfaction of a predetermined opening condition,
An effect execution means for executing a launch timing suggestion effect that suggests the launch timing of the game ball when the variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered, and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

In such a gaming machine, the ball can be entered based on the condition that a predetermined opening condition is satisfied. However, if the game ball reaches the variable ball entry port before the variable ball entry port becomes capable of entering or after the ball cannot enter the ball, the launched game ball may be wasted or a sufficient number of balls may be launched. There is a possibility that (for example, 10) game balls cannot be put into the variable slot, and the player may suffer a disadvantage. Therefore, in this gaming machine, it is decided to execute a launch timing suggestion effect that suggests the launch timing of the game ball. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering the above-mentioned disadvantages.

In addition, as a predetermined opening condition, "a special symbol stops and displays a big hit symbol", "a special symbol stops and displays a small hit symbol", and the like can be exemplified. In addition, "when the variable entrance is in the ball-entry state" means "when the variable entry port is determined to be in the ball-entry state but not yet in the ball-entry state". Shown.

<Game machine C2>
<Overview>
As the launch timing suggestion effect, it is possible to execute "the effect of displaying the arrival image indicating that the launch timing of the game ball has arrived" and "the effect of suggesting the passage of time until the arrival image is displayed".
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine C1
The effect executing means is used as the launch timing suggestion effect.
A production that displays an arrival image indicating that the launch timing of the game ball has arrived,
Before the arriving image is displayed, a time lapse suggestion effect suggesting the lapse of time until the arriving image is displayed, and
A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute.

In such a gaming machine, the passage of time until the "arrival image" is displayed is suggested, and then the "arrival image" is displayed to indicate that the launch timing of the game ball has arrived. By doing this, the player can be made aware of the passage of time until the launch timing of the game ball, so that the player can aim to enter the right grand prize opening 35 without rushing. Become.

<Game machine C3>
<Overview>
The time-lapse suggestion effect is an effect of gradually increasing or decreasing the number of display of a predetermined unit image.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine C2
The time-lapse suggestion effect is an effect of gradually increasing or decreasing the number of display of a predetermined unit image.

In such a gaming machine, the passage of time until the "arrival image" is displayed is suggested by performing an effect of gradually increasing or decreasing the number of "unit images" displayed with the passage of time. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the time until the "arrival image" is displayed is ticking.

<Game machine C4>
<Overview>
The unit image and the arrival image are images having the same shape but different colors.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine C3
A gaming machine characterized in that the unit image and the arrival image are images having the same shape and different colors from each other.

In such a gaming machine, the "unit image" and the "arrival image" are images having the same shape and different colors from each other. For this reason, for the player, the "unit image" and the "arrival image" have different functions, but they are related to each other, and by extension, the number of "unit images" displayed is gradually increased. Can make it easier to recognize that suggests the passage of time until the "arrival image" is displayed.

<Game machine C5>
<Overview>
The arrival image is displayed after the opening condition is satisfied and before the variable entrance is ready for entry (more than the required time for movement).
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines C2 to the gaming machine C4,
The launched game ball reaches the variable entrance after a predetermined time required for movement has elapsed.
The arriving image is a gaming machine characterized in that it is displayed after the opening condition is satisfied and before the required movement time or more before the variable entrance is in a ball-entry state.

As described above, the "arrival image" is an image indicating that the launch timing has arrived, but if this "arrival image" is to be displayed at the timing when the variable entry port becomes capable of entering the ball, this timing It will urge the player to start launching the game ball at. Then, when the launch of the game ball is started at this timing, the variable entry port is in a state where the variable entry port can enter the time (movement required time) from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the variable entry port. In spite of this, the time is such that the game ball does not enter, and the player suffers a disadvantage.

Therefore, in this gaming machine, the "arrival image" is displayed after the opening condition is satisfied and before the "movement required time" or more before the variable entry port becomes capable of entering the ball. In this way, if the game ball is launched at the timing when the "arrival image" is displayed, the game ball reaches the variable entrance before the timing when the variable entrance becomes possible, so that the player Can be suppressed from suffering a disadvantage.

<Game machine C6>
<Overview>
It is possible to execute a launch information suggestion effect (for example, right-handed display) that suggests information for adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball. The launch timing suggestion effect starts with the launch information suggestion effect being executed.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C5
It is possible to execute a launch information suggestion effect that suggests information for adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball in order to enter the variable ball entrance.
A gaming machine characterized in that the launch timing suggestion effect is started in a state in which the launch information suggestion effect is being executed.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a "launch information suggestion effect" that suggests information for determining the launch intensity of the game ball for entering the variable ball entrance, but the "launch timing suggestion effect" is , Starts with the "launch information suggestion effect" executed (during the execution of the launch information suggestion effect). In this way, the player can wait for the arrival of the launch timing of the game ball after recognizing the launch intensity of the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to make the player aim at entering the variable ball entrance without rushing.

<Game machine C7>
<Overview>
After executing the launch timing suggestion effect, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests the passage of time until the variable entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball.
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In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C6
A gaming machine characterized in that after the execution of the launch timing suggestion effect, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests the passage of time until the variable entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball.

In such a gaming machine, after executing the "launch timing suggestion effect", an effect suggesting the passage of time until the variable entry port becomes incapable of entering the ball is executed. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize the passage of time until the variable entrance becomes incapable of entering the ball, and it is possible to aim the player to enter the variable entrance without being impatient. It will be possible.

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

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 24 ... 1st starting port, 28 ... Lower large winning opening (variable ball entry, 2nd variable entry) 35 ... Right large winning opening (variable entry, 1st variable) Ball entry port), 38 ... specific port (specific area), 41 ... effect display device, 41a, 41b, 41c ... decorative symbol, 50 ... segment display unit, 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (special symbol display means, Small hit game execution means, game execution means per type, game execution means per type 2, performance change means), 220 ... sub-control board, 221 ... CPU (effect execution means).

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A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
Special symbol display means for variable display of special symbols,
When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the small hit game execution means for executing the small hit game in which the variable entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered, and the small hit game execution means.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

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