JP2021087522A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine, a movement performance for moving an image element 850 to a display position of a varying pattern 830 is executed when a holding storage is consumed, and the varying pattern 830 is displayed after the movement performance. In the movement performance, notice modes 1 to 3 for suggesting winning in a jackpot lottery are provided, and a degree of expectation is set uniquely in each of the notice modes 1 to 3 separately from a degree of expectation suggested by a reserved pattern and a varying pattern. As a result, when plural jackpot lotteries in which a degree of expectation toward a reserved pattern immediately before consumption is the same as a degree of expectation toward a varying pattern immediately after consumption are held, different degrees of expectation are shown by movement performances when the movement performances in different notice modes are executed for the jackpot lotteries.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

A pachinko machine is known that displays a reserved symbol in response to the reserved memory and displays a changing symbol in place of the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory when a jackpot lottery based on the reserved memory is performed ( For example, Patent Document 1). Further, as described in Patent Document 1, a technique is known in which a player's expectation is raised by displaying a symbol suggesting winning in a big hit lottery as a reserved symbol or a variable symbol.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-115555

Further, in a pachinko machine that displays a reserved symbol and a changing symbol, when the reserved memory is digested, a movement effect of moving the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory toward the display area of the changing symbol is performed. There is. However, in general, the movement effect is performed for a short period of time, and it is considered that the player is unlikely to pay attention to the movement effect itself, although he / she pays attention to the reserved symbol and the changing symbol. For this reason, the movement effect tends to be used only to supplement the period until the changing symbol is displayed instead of the reserved symbol, and lacks the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems is a ball game machine that gives a privilege to a player when a player wins a lottery, and obtains numerical data due to the game ball entering the starting area. A holding storage means for extracting and holding and storing the numerical data, a lottery means for drawing a lot based on the held numerical data, and whether the numerical data used for the lottery is a specific value before the lottery is performed. Based on the determination means for determining whether or not, and the determination result by the determination means for the numerical data for which the hold storage has been made, the effect screen is displayed in a lottery based on the numerical data in response to the hold storage. When a lottery is performed based on the hold symbol means for displaying one of a plurality of hold symbols having different expectations and the numerical data in which the hold storage is performed, it is displayed corresponding to the hold memory on the effect screen. After the movement effect is performed, one of the movement effect means for moving the image element and the plurality of fluctuating symbols having different expectations for winning in the lottery is used for the movement effect. It is provided with a fluctuating symbol means to be displayed on the effect screen corresponding to the displayed image element. In addition, the expectation of the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory immediately before the lottery based on the numerical data in which the reserved memory is performed is set as the immediately preceding expectation, and the expectation of the changing symbol immediately after the lottery is performed is set. , Immediately after the expectation level is set, and as a mode of the movement effect, a plurality of types of notice modes indicating different expectations for winning in the lottery are provided. Then, the movement effect means sets the movement effect in any of the preceding modes based on the result of the lottery corresponding to the movement effect by the lottery means or the determination result of the numerical data used for the lottery by the determination means. By setting each movement effect for a plurality of lottery in which the immediately preceding expectation and the immediately following expectation are the same in different notice modes, different expectations are shown for these lottery.

According to the above configuration, if the notice mode of each movement effect for a plurality of lottery in which the immediately preceding expectation degree indicated by the reserved symbol and the immediately preceding expectation degree indicated by the changing symbol are the same, these movements are performed. Different expectations are shown in the production. In other words, in the moving effect, not only the period until the changing symbol is displayed instead of the reserved symbol is simply supplemented, but also the expectation degree independently of the expectation degree shown in the effect using the reserved symbol and the changing symbol. Is shown. For this reason, the player comes to pay attention to the production in a relatively short period until the changing symbol is displayed instead of the reserved symbol, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

As described in claim 2, the movement effect means suggests an aspect of the movement effect to be executed before the lottery based on the numerical data is performed based on the determination result of the numerical data by the determination means. By setting to, it may be suggested that the movement effect when the lottery performed after the movement effect of the suggestion mode is performed is the notice mode.
According to the above configuration, the movement effect of the suggestion mode can increase the player's expectation that the movement effect performed after the movement effect will be the advance notice mode. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation to win the lottery while giving continuity to the plurality of movement effects, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the probability change determination device provided in the game board. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a table for explaining a winning symbol. It is a flowchart about a main routine. It is a flowchart about the start opening prize confirmation process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a hit / fail judgment process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart about a jackpot game process. It is a table for explaining the explanatory diagram about the effect screen, the reserved symbol and the changing symbol. It is a table explaining the mode of the movement effect, and it is explanatory drawing about the effect screen. It is explanatory drawing about the production screen. It is explanatory drawing about the production screen. It is a flowchart of the pending symbol display processing. It is a flowchart of the pending digestion process.

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

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

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

Note that 49 in FIG. 1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is opened. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by the outer rail 2a and the inner rail 2b. In the game area 3, a center case 5 is mounted in the center thereof, and a normal symbol operating gate 22 is installed on the right side of the game area 3 toward the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for the normal symbol winning / failing lottery are extracted, and a winning / failing determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Immediately below the center case 5, a big hit lottery (win / fail judgment) is performed with a variable display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol or the special diagram 1) due to the entry of the game ball. The mouth 11 is installed. Further, on the right side of the center case 5, directly below the normal symbol operating gate 22, a variable display of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol or the special diagram 2) due to the entry of the game ball is displayed. A second starting port 12 is installed in which a big hit lottery is performed.

The first starting port 11 is arranged in an area (left-handed area) where a game ball launched by left-handed hitting (aiming at the left side of the center case 5) mainly flows down, and the second starting port 12 is , It is arranged in the area (right-handed area) where the game ball launched by right-handed hitting (aiming at the right side of the center case 5) mainly flows down.
Therefore, it is possible to aim at the first starting port 11 by hitting left, and it is possible to aim at the second starting port 12 by hitting right.

The arrangement of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this. For example, the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 are arranged vertically and arranged below the center case 5. Alternatively, the first starting port 11 may be arranged in the right-handed area and the second starting port 12 may be arranged in the left-handed area.
The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, but the second starting opening 12 is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that is opened by winning in a normal symbol lottery, and when opened. Only the ball can be entered. In addition, even when the ball is closed, the ball may be rarely entered.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as the first hold memory, and when the game ball enters the second starting port 12. , A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second hold storage.
The second starting port 12, which is configured as an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined time at the time of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery.

Further, below the center case 5, a large winning opening 20 made of a special electric accessory is provided on the right side of the first starting opening 11 and below the second starting opening 12. The large winning opening 20 is arranged at a position where a right-handed game ball mainly enters. Of course, the arrangement of the large winning opening 20 is not limited to this, and for example, the large winning opening 20 may be arranged in the left-handed area.

In addition, a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 20 during the big hit game (in other words, a special game) is guided to the lower side of the big winning opening 20, and is in a probable state (probability of winning in the big hit lottery) after the big hit game is completed. The probability variation determination device 13 for determining that the probability is high) is arranged. The details of the probability change determination device 13 will be described later.
In the area on the left side of the game board 1, the first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10 including a plurality of (for example, about 7) LEDs, and the first special figure consisting of four LEDs are provided. The figure hold number display device 23 and the second special figure hold number display device 24 are installed. Further, in the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs and a normal symbol display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

The first special figure display device 9 displays the special figure 1, the second special figure display device 10 displays the special figure 2, and the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 display these special figures. By making the lighting pattern of each LED irregular, it is impossible or difficult for the player to discriminate the special figure. By making the arrangement of the LEDs constituting the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 irregular, it may be impossible or difficult for the player to discriminate the displayed special figure. ..

In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center, and on the effect screen of the LCD panel, variable display of the effect symbol and the like are performed. By performing the above, a symbol effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the first and second special figures is performed.
Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

Further, general winning openings 25 to 27 are arranged below the center case 5 and to the left of the first starting opening 11.
A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface.
Next, the configuration of the probability change determination device 13 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, the probability variation determination device 13 includes a discharge port 13a through which the game ball entered in the grand prize opening 20 is discharged, a specific region 15 for determining the transition to the probability variation state, and the like. A shutter 14 that closes or opens the specific area 15 is provided.
As already described, the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 20 during the big hit game is discharged from the discharge port 13a. When the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 13a when the specific area 15 is closed, the game ball is guided to the outlet 13b by the shutter 14 (see FIG. 3A). On the other hand, if the game ball is ejected from the discharge port 13a when the specific area 15 is open, the game ball enters the specific area 15, the big hit game ends, and the probability changes state after the big hit game. Is determined (see FIG. 3B).

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

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game frame side) of the payout control device 81.

An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to a hall computer (not shown).
(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main control device 80. Note that this block diagram does not include a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Further, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and a normal symbol operation. Detection signals are input from the normal symbol operating SW22a that detects the game ball that has entered the gate 22, the general winning opening SW25a that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning openings 25 to 27, and the like.
In addition to this, the count SW 20a for counting the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 20, and the detection from the probability variation SW 15a that detects the game balls that have entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determination device 13. The signal is input.

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

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 20 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the general electric accessory solenoid 12b. .. Further, by controlling the shutter solenoid 14a, the shutter 14
To switch the open / closed state of the specific area 15 provided in the probability change determination device 13. When the shutter 14 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the specific area 15, and when the shutter 14 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the specific area 15.

The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.
Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In the present embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW31 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

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

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW31, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal plate 34 is also connected to the settlement display device 59 so as to be able to communicate in both directions, and the settlement display device 59 is provided with a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of game balls and for requesting settlement. Settlement button 58 is provided.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and also launch control device 81. A launch stop signal is transmitted to 84.
Although the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which game balls are paid out, an enclosed type configuration may be used in which the prize balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

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

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80. The sub-integrated control device 83 does not transmit data to the main control device 80. Then, they are distributed to the data for the effect display control, the sound control, and the lamp control, the command for the effect display control and the like are transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are included in themselves. It is distributed to each control part (functional part as a voice control device and a lamp control device).

The functional unit as a voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver, various LEDs and lamps 28 are controlled.
Further, a game button 67 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the game button 67, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as a variable display of the effect symbol (design effect).

[Explanation of operation]
(1) Outline Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 50 is configured as a so-called ST machine, and is equipped with a probability change function and an opening extension function. That is, in the pachinko machine 50, if a big hit is won in a big hit lottery, a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, the jackpot 20 is opened over a predetermined total number of rounds (for example, 4R or 10R). Then, after the end of the big hit game, the player is given a privilege by operating the open extension function, the open extension function, and the probability change function until the big hit lottery is performed a predetermined number of times (ST number of times). Is given. Hereinafter, the period during which the privilege is granted will also be referred to as ST.

The probability change function is a function that increases the probability of winning in a big hit lottery. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the probability variation function is activated is described as a probability variation state or a high probability state, and the gaming state in which the probability variation function is not activated is also described as a low probability state. On the other hand, the open extension function is an ordinary symbol display device that increases the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery, prolongs the opening time of the second starting port 12 when the ordinary symbol lottery is won, and makes the ordinary symbol lottery. This is a function that facilitates entry into the second starting port 12 by a method such as shortening the variation display time in 7. In addition, a time saving function that operates together with the opening extension function and shortens the variable display time on the special symbol display device is also provided. Hereinafter, the game state in which the opening extension function and the time saving function are activated will also be referred to as electric support. In addition, the gaming state in which the probability change function and the open extension function are not operating is also described as a normal state.

Since it becomes an electric support during ST, it is easy to enter the ball into the second starting port 12. Therefore, during the ST, a game is performed in which the player strikes right and aims to enter the second starting port 12. On the other hand, if it is not an electric support, it is difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 12. Therefore, when the player is not in ST, a game is performed in which the player strikes left and aims to enter the first starting port 11.
Further, in the pachinko machine 50, a plurality of types are provided as special figures (hereinafter, also referred to as hit symbols) that are confirmed and displayed on the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 when a big hit occurs. .. Then, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the total number of rounds of the big hit game and the content of the privilege given after the big hit game are determined according to the winning symbol. Specifically, each hit symbol of special figure 1 is classified into symbols 1 and 2 per special figure 1, and each hit symbol of special figure 2 is classified into symbols 1 to 3 per special figure 2. It should be noted that each of these categories includes a plurality of types of hit symbols.

A big hit in which the hit symbol is the special 1 hit symbol 2 or the special 2 hit symbols 2 and 3 is configured as a probabilistic big hit. In the probabilistic jackpot game performed due to the probabilistic jackpot, a V winning, which will be described later, can be generated, and when the V winning occurs, the probabilistic variation function and the open extension function are activated in the ST after the probabilistic jackpot game. On the other hand, if the V prize is not generated in the probabilistic jackpot game, the probabilistic variation function does not operate but the open extension function operates in the ST after the jackpot game.

On the other hand, a big hit in which the hit symbol is the special 1 hit symbol 1 or the special 2 hit symbol 1 is usually configured as a big hit. In the normal big hit game performed due to the normal big hit, the V prize does not substantially occur, and in the ST after the normal big hit game, the probability change function does not operate but the open extension function operates.
The number of STs is 20, 50, or 100, depending on which of the symbols belonging to each category of the symbols 1 and 2 per special 1 and the symbols 1 to 3 per special 2 is the winning symbol. Set to one of them.

On the other hand, in the probabilistic jackpot game, as an example, the 4th R is configured as a specific round, and in the 4th R in the probabilistic jackpot game, the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 20 is placed in the specific area 15 in the probabilistic determination device 13. It is possible to enter the V prize. On the other hand, the rounds other than the 4th R in the probabilistic jackpot game and all the rounds in the normal jackpot game are configured as normal rounds in which V prize is practically impossible.

Specifically, in the specific round and the normal round, the shutter 14 is closed at the start of the round, but the shutter 14 is opened for a short period of time after the first ball is entered in the large winning opening 20. .. In the first open state, since the opening period of the shutter 14 is short, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 20 does not substantially enter the specific area 15, and the V winning does not occur.

Then, in the normal round, after the first open state, the shutter 14 is closed until the end of the round. On the other hand, in a specific round, the shutter 14 is closed after the first open state, and then when the second ball is entered into the large winning opening 20, the shutter 14 is open until the end of the round. Become. In this second open state, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 20 easily enters the specific area 15, and in the specific round, V winning is almost certainly generated. Then, when a V prize is generated in a specific round, the probability change function is activated in ST after the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, as an example, the 4th R in the probabilistic jackpot game is configured as a specific round, but another round in the probabilistic jackpot game may be a specific round. Further, for example, a specific round may be determined according to the type of winning symbol.
(2) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main control device 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a 2 ms cycle.

In S10, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt, and if a positive determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process shifts to S20 and is denied. If a determination is obtained (S10: No), the process shifts to S15.
In S15, the main control device 80 performs initial settings such as the CPU and I / O, and shifts the processing to S70.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main control device 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determination random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determination random number (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).
Then, the main control device 80 has a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of the game ball in the winning opening such as the starting opening (S50), and a winning / failing determination process for performing a big hit lottery due to the winning in the starting opening (S55). ), Each output process for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like, and various information to be transmitted to the hall computer 87 and the like (S60), and fraud monitoring process for detecting the fraudulent activity of the player (S65). )I do.

In addition to this, it is possible to perform a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the normal symbol operating gate 22 of the game ball, or to open the normal electric accessory (second starting port 12). Performing a normal game A normal game process or the like is performed.
Further, following the hit / fail determination process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game is performed.
Further, in S70, the main control device 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(3) Starting port winning confirmation process Next, FIG. 8 shows a starting port winning confirmation process that detects winning of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 and performs hold storage and the like according to the winning. This will be described using the flowchart of. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

In S100, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port SW11a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S100: Yes), the process shifts to S105, and in the case of a negative determination (S100: No), the process shifts to S115.
In S105, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (first reserved storages) for the special figure corresponding to the first starting port 11 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S105: Yes), the process shifts to S115, and in the case of a negative determination (S105: No), the process shifts to S110.

In S110, the main control device 80 uses a big hit determination random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determination random number for determining the winning symbol, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach in the symbol production. Or, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time of a special symbol is extracted. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the first hold storage, and a first hold number command indicating how many first hold storages are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and processing is performed in S115. Transition.

In S110, the main control device 80 is in a high probability state by determining whether or not the big hit determination random number or the like (in other words, numerical data) related to the first hold storage is a specific value. Whether or not a big hit will occur in the big hit lottery based on the first hold memory, and whether or not a specific reach will occur in the symbol production that notifies the result of the big hit lottery for each of the cases of the low probability state and the low probability state. Pre-read to determine. Then, a look-ahead command indicating the look-ahead result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S115, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12 based on the detection signal of the second starting port SW12a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S115: Yes), the process shifts to S120, and in the case of a negative determination (S115: No), this process ends.
In S120, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved storages (second reserved storages) for the special figure corresponding to the second starting port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the present process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the process is shifted to S125.

In S125, the main control device 80 extracts a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, and the like. Then, the extracted random numbers are stored as the second hold storage, and a second hold number command indicating how many second hold storages are generated is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end this process. To do.
The main control device 80 performs the above-mentioned look-ahead on the big hit determination random number and the like related to the second hold storage, and transmits the look-ahead command to the sub-integrated control device 83.

(4) Win / Fail Judgment Process Next, a win / fail determination process in which a jackpot lottery is performed using a random number for determining a jackpot related to a hold memory will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 12. This process is executed from the main routine. In addition, after the end of this process, a jackpot game process for performing a jackpot game is executed.

First, with respect to FIG. 9, in S200, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S200: Yes), the present process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: No), the process is shifted to S205.
In S205, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is in progress. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S205: Yes), the process shifts to S280 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S205: No), the process shifts to S210.

In S210, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being fixedly displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S210: Yes), the process shifts to S290 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S210: No), the process shifts to S215 in FIG.
Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 10, in S215, the main control device 80 determines the presence / absence of the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage, and if any of the reserved storages exists (S215: Yes), the processing is performed in S220. If not (S215: No), this process is terminated.

In S220, when the second hold memory exists, the main control device 80 selects the second hold memory that occurs first, the second hold memory does not exist, and only the first hold memory exists. If exists, the first reserved memory that occurs first is selected. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the earliest generated memory is selected from the first and second reserved memories.
In S225, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S225: Yes), the process shifts to S230 and is denied. In the case of determination (S225: No), the process shifts to S235.

In S230, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a jackpot will be a jackpot in the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold memory and the hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the probability variation state. , Digest the reserved memory. Then, the process shifts to S240.
On the other hand, in S235, whether the main control device 80 wins a big hit in the big hit lottery based on the random number for big hit judgment related to the selected hold memory and the hit / fail judgment table (normal table) corresponding to the case where it is not in the probability change state. Whether or not it is determined, and the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process shifts to S240.

In S240, the main control device 80 determines whether or not a jackpot has occurred in the jackpot lottery, shifts the process to S245 in the case of an affirmative determination (S240: Yes), and shifts the process to S245, and in the case of a negative determination (S240). : No), the process shifts to S260.
In S245, the main control device 80 determines the hit symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. As a result of the determination based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol, each of the winning symbols corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process shifts to S250.

In S250 and S255, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and also determines the type of jackpot and the total number of jackpot games based on the winning symbol. The number of rounds, the control mode of the shutter 14 in a specific round, the game state after the big hit game, the number of STs, and the like are determined, and the process shifts to S270.
On the other hand, in S260, which shifts when the player loses the jackpot lottery, the main control device 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number related to the digested hold memory, and S265. Move the process to.

In S265, the main control device 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery (ST remaining number) that can be executed during ST, and shifts the process to S270.
In S270, the main control device 80 tells the sub-integrated control device 83 a first hold number command indicating the number of first hold memories after the jackpot lottery and a second hold number command indicating the number of second hold memories after the jackpot lottery. Send a hold count command. In addition, the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested hold memory is started, and the variable start command indicating the variable time of the special symbol, the result of the big hit lottery, etc. is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to produce the symbol. To start. Further, a symbol designation command for instructing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 11, in S280, which shifts to the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination. (S280: Yes), the process is shifted to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process is terminated.
In S285, the main control device 80 ends the variable display of the special figure, displays the confirmed symbol of the special figure, and transmits a symbol confirmation command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to confirm the effect symbol. This process ends.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 12, in S290, which shifts to the final display of the special figure, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the duration of the final display of the special figure has expired. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S290: Yes), the process is shifted to S295, and in the case of a negative determination (S290: No), this process is terminated.
In S295, the main control device 80 ends the confirmation display of the special figure, and shifts the process to S300.

In S300, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of a big hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process shifts to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the process shifts to S335.
In S305, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state, clears the probability change flag if the probability change flag is set (S310), and then shifts the process to S315. ..

In S315, the main control device 80 refers to the electric support flag indicating that it is electric support, and clears the electric support flag when the electric support flag is set (S320).
After that, the process shifts to S325.
Then, the main control device 80 executes the condition device operation start process (S325) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S327), and also commands to notify the winning in the big hit lottery, the type and privilege of the big hit game. A command for notifying the contents and the like is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S330), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S335 which shifts when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main control device 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is set (S335: Yes), the number of ST remaining times is set. Refer to (S340). Then, when the number of remaining STs is 0 (S340: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S345), and the process shifts to S350.
In S350, the main control device 80 refers to the electric support flag, and if the electric support flag is set (S350: Yes), refers to the number of ST remaining times (S355). Then, when the number of remaining STs is 0 (S355: Yes), the electric support flag is cleared (S360), and the process shifts to S365.

In S365, the main control device 80 executes a state specification command transmission process for transmitting a state specification command notifying the current game state and the number of remaining STs to the sub-integrated control device 83, and ends this process. ..
(5) About the jackpot game process Next, the jackpot game process for performing the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 16. This process is executed following the pass / fail determination process.

In S500, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S500: Yes), the process shifts to S510, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), this process ends.
In S510, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the large winning opening 20 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S510: Yes), the process shifts to S540 in FIG. 14 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S510: No), the process shifts to S515.

In S515, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is in the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process shifts to S600 in FIG. 15 and is denied. In the case of determination (S515: No), the process shifts to S520.
In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the jackpot game is in progress, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S520: Yes), the process shifts to S645 of FIG. In the case (S520: No), the process shifts to S525.

In S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the production time of the jackpot start effect to be performed before the jackpot game is started after the jackpot is hit by the jackpot lottery, and in the case of an affirmative determination, (S525: Yes), the process is shifted to S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: No), this process is terminated.
In S530, the main control device 80 executes a large winning opening opening process (executes the big hit game of the first R) for opening the large winning opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the winning symbol, and also executes an opening counter indicating the number of rounds. Is set to 1 (S535), and this process ends. At this time, the main control device 80 may send a command indicating that the first R is started to the sub integrated control device 83.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 14, in S540, which shifts during the opening of the large winning opening 20, did the main control device 80 enter the specific region 15 (in other words, V winning) due to the signal from the probability variation SW15a? Judge whether or not. Then, in the case of an affirmative judgment (S540: Yes), S54.
The process is shifted to 5, and in the case of a negative determination (S540: No), the process is shifted to S550.

In S545, the main control device 80 sets the V winning flag and shifts the processing to S550. At this time, the main control device 80 may transmit a V winning command indicating that a V winning has occurred to the sub integrated control device 83.
Further, while the large winning opening 20 is open, the main control device 80 commands the sub-integrated control device 83 to notify the sub-integrated control device 83 of the entry into the large winning opening 20 each time the main control device 80 detects the entry into the large winning opening 20. To send. Further, in S550, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls that have won a prize in the large winning opening 20 is 10. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S550: Yes), the process shifts to S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S550: No), the process shifts to S555.

In S555, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 20 determined according to the opening pattern has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S555: Yes), the process shifts to S560. In the case of a negative determination (S555: No), this process is terminated.
In S560, the main control device 80 executes the large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 20, and shifts the process to S565.

In S565, the main control device 80 executes the jackpot interval process for setting the interval for each round of the jackpot game, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 15, in S600, which shifts to the interval of each round, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached based on the opening counter and the opening pattern of the jackpot game, and makes an affirmative determination. In the case of (S600: Yes), the process is transferred to S605, and in the case of a negative determination, the process is transferred to (S600: No), S615.

In S605, the main control device 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for producing an effect when ending the jackpot game, clears the open counter (S610), and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the process shifts to S620 and in the case of a negative determination. (S615: No), this process is terminated.

In S620, the main control device 80 executes the large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 20, increments the opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S625), and ends this process. At this time, the main control device 80 may transmit a command indicating a newly started round to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 starts controlling the shutter 14 at the same time as the opening of the large winning opening 20 is started.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 16, in S645, which shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S645: Yes). , The process is shifted to S650, and in the case of a negative determination (S645: No), this process is terminated.
In the following S650 and S655, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the processing to S660.

In S660, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the ball has entered the specific area 15 provided in the probability variation determination device 13 is set during the jackpot game. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S660: Yes), the process shifts to S665, and in the case of a negative determination (S660: No), the process shifts to S680.
In S665, the main control device 80 sets the number of STs and the like previously determined according to the winning symbol. In addition, the probability change flag and the electric support flag are set (S670), the V winning flag is cleared (S675), and the process shifts to S695.

On the other hand, in S680, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it becomes an electric support after the end of the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S680: Yes), the process shifts to S685 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S680: No), the process shifts to S695.
In S685, the main control device 80 sets the number of STs and the like previously determined according to the winning symbol. In addition, the electric support flag is set (S690), and the process shifts to S695.

In S695 and S700, the main control device 80 gives the sub-integrated control device 83 a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, a game state after the jackpot game ends, and a state designation command for notifying the number of STs. Send and end this process.
(6) About the effect In the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and the like based on the command from the main control device 80, and displays the effect screen 800 and the speaker 66 of the effect symbol display device 6. Various productions are performed through. Specifically, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a symbol effect 810 that notifies the result of the big hit lottery on the effect screen 800 based on the fluctuation start command or the like from the main control device 80. In the symbol effect 810, after the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of variable areas on the effect screen 800, the effect symbols are confirmed and displayed in each variable area, and the result of the big hit lottery is obtained by combining the confirmed displayed effect symbols. Is notified. Further, in the symbol production 810, it is suggested that the winner is won in the big hit lottery in which the result is notified in the symbol production 810 by reaching the reach. Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of reach are provided, and each type of reach is uniquely defined with an expectation degree which is a probability of winning in a big hit lottery.

Further, when the hold storage is newly generated, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the hold symbols 820 to 822 on the effect screen 800 corresponding to the hold storage (see FIG. 17A). In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 uses the hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests or notifies that the big hit lottery will be won before the big hit lottery based on the hold memory is performed. It should be noted that the look-ahead effect may be continuously performed together with the symbol effect corresponding to the big hit lottery even after the big hit lottery based on the hold memory related to the look-ahead effect is performed. That is, if it is an effect that suggests or notifies that the jackpot lottery will be won based on the numerical data related to the hold memory before the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory is performed, even if it is performed after the jackpot lottery. , Can correspond to pre-reading production.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as an example, a normal symbol and three types of pre-reading symbols 1 to 3 are provided as reserved symbols (see FIG. 17 (b)). The normal symbol is displayed corresponding to the hold storage when the look-ahead effect using the hold symbol (hereinafter, the look-ahead symbol effect) is not performed. That is, even if the normal symbol is displayed, winning in the big hit lottery is not suggested, and it can be said that the expectation of the big hit lottery indicated by the normal symbol is very low.

On the other hand, the look-ahead symbols 1 to 3 are displayed corresponding to the hold memory that is the target of the look-ahead symbol effect when the look-ahead symbol effect is performed, so that the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory can be won. It is suggested. Each type of look-ahead symbol has a uniquely defined degree of expectation, which is the probability of winning in a jackpot lottery based on the corresponding hold memory, with the look-ahead symbol 1 having the lowest expectation and the look-ahead symbol 3 having the highest expectation. The degree is high. That is, by displaying the look-ahead symbol in the look-ahead symbol effect, the degree of expectation set for the look-ahead symbol is shown. Further, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation set in the look-ahead symbol is set to three stages, but the degree of expectation is not limited to this, and the degree of expectation may be set to two stages or four or more stages. Further, for example, different types of look-ahead symbols with the same expectation may be provided.

Further, the look-ahead symbol may be displayed when the hold memory occurs, or when the hold memory occurs, the normal symbol is displayed corresponding to the hold memory, and then, at a predetermined timing, the normal symbol is replaced with the normal symbol. A look-ahead symbol may be displayed. Further, when the hold storage occurs, the look-ahead symbol may be displayed corresponding to the hold memory, and then, at a predetermined timing, another look-ahead symbol may be displayed instead of the look-ahead symbol.

In addition to this, the look-ahead effect may be performed without using the reserved symbol, for example, by performing a cut-in effect or displaying a predetermined character.
Further, when the reserved memory is digested, the changing symbol 830 is displayed instead of the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory. The changing symbol corresponds to the jackpot lottery, and is displayed together with the symbol effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, as an example, a normal symbol and a notice symbol 1 to 3 are provided as the changing symbol (see FIG. 17 (c)), and any one of the notice symbols 1 to 3 is displayed as the changing symbol. By doing so, a notice effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a notice symbol effect) suggesting that the player will win the jackpot lottery corresponding to the changing symbol is performed.

Each of the notice symbols 1 to 3 has its own expected degree of winning in the corresponding big hit lottery, the notice symbol 1 has the lowest expectation, and the notice symbol 3 has the highest expectation. There is. That is, by displaying the notice symbol in the notice symbol effect, the degree of expectation set for the notice symbol is shown. Further, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation set in the notice symbol is three levels. However, the degree of expectation is not limited to this, and the degree of expectation may be set to 2 levels or 4 levels or more. Further, for example, different types of notice symbols with the same degree of expectation may be provided.

On the other hand, when the notice symbol effect is not performed, the normal symbol is displayed as the changing symbol. When the normal symbol is displayed, winning in the corresponding big hit lottery is not suggested, and it can be said that the expectation of the big hit lottery indicated by the normal symbol is very low.
The notice symbol may be displayed immediately after the hold memory is digested, or the normal symbol may be displayed immediately after the hold memory is digested, and then the notice symbol is displayed instead of the normal symbol at a predetermined timing. Is also good. Further, for example, the notice symbol may be displayed immediately after the reserved memory is digested, and then another notice symbol may be displayed instead of the notice symbol at a predetermined timing.

In addition to this, for example, a pseudo-ream, a group notice, a cut-in notice, or the like may be performed as the notice effect, and for example, a predetermined character or the like may be displayed in the notice effect. In the symbol effect, the pseudo-ream is an effect in which the variable display is stopped in a pseudo manner and then the variable display is restarted to make it appear that the symbol effect is performed a plurality of times in one symbol effect. .. Further, the group notice is an effect of displaying a group of a plurality of effect elements on the effect screen 800, and the cut-in notice is an effect of temporarily displaying a predetermined image on the effect screen 800.

(7) Movement effect When the hold memory is digested, a move effect is performed in which the image element displayed corresponding to the hold memory is moved on the effect screen 800. The image element corresponds to the reserved symbol for the reserved memory and the changing symbol for the jackpot lottery based on the reserved memory. Then, after the movement effect is performed, the changing symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory is displayed. The movement effect may be started immediately before the reserved memory is digested, may be started at the same time as the reserved memory is digested, or may be started immediately after the reserved memory is digested. Hereinafter, the hold memory that is digested when the movement effect is performed is also described as the target hold memory.

In the present embodiment, as an example of the mode of the movement effect, a normal mode, a suggestion mode, and notice modes 1 to 3 are provided (FIG. 18 (a)). The movement effect is usually performed in a normal manner. On the other hand, when the movement effect is the advance notice modes 1 to 3, it is suggested that the player wins the jackpot lottery based on the target hold memory. Further, when the movement effect is a suggestion mode, another hold memory (hereinafter, also referred to as a later hold memory) that exists when the movement effect is performed and is digested after the target hold memory is used. It is suggested that the movement effect when digested is a notice mode.

Each of the advance notice modes 1 to 3 has a uniquely defined degree of expectation for winning in the big hit lottery, with the advance notice mode 1 having the lowest expectation and the advance notice mode 3 having the highest expectation. That is, when the movement effect of the notice mode is performed, the degree of expectation defined in the notice mode is shown. In addition, in this embodiment, the movement effect of the three-step expectation degree notice mode is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one-to-two-step or four-step or more-step advance notice mode is provided. Is also good. Further, for example, different notice modes showing the same degree of expectation may be provided.

The degree of expectation set for the movement effect of the notice modes 1 to 3 is the degree of expectation of the reserved symbol corresponding to the target reserved memory and the expected degree of the changing symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery based on the target reserved memory. Separately, it is uniquely defined. Therefore, the movement effects of the notice modes 1 to 3 show the degree of expectation corresponding to the notice mode, regardless of the degree of expectation indicated by the final reserved symbol and the symbol during the initial change, respectively. The final reserved symbol means a reserved symbol displayed corresponding to the target reserved memory immediately before digestion (in other words, immediately before the movement effect is performed). Further, the initial fluctuating symbol means a fluctuating symbol immediately after the target holding memory is digested (in other words, immediately after the movement effect is completed). That is, the initial fluctuating symbol means the fluctuating symbol that is first displayed in response to the jackpot lottery based on the target hold memory. That is, when a plurality of big hit lottery in which the expectation degree indicated by the final reserved symbol and the expectation degree indicated by the initial changing symbol are the same, and the movement effect of different notice modes is performed for these big hit lottery. Shows different expectations depending on these movement effects.

(8) Mode of Moving Effect In the present embodiment, as an example, in the moving effect, the image element 850 corresponding to the reserved memory to be digested moves to the display position of the moving symbol 830, and the image element 850 is changing. It changes to the symbol 830 (see FIGS. 18 (b) to 20 (c)). In the present embodiment, as an example, the image element 850 that moves in the movement effect is the same image as the final reserved symbol. Further, as an example, the changing symbol 830 in which the image element 850 in the moving effect changes is the initial changing symbol. The movement effect of each mode differs in the path through which the image element 850 moves and the image displayed on the effect screen 800 as the image element 850 moves.

More specifically, in the movement effect of the normal mode, the image element 850 linearly moves to the display position of the changing symbol 830 and reaches the display position after colliding with the gate 840 (see FIG. 18B). .. Then, when the image element 850 reaches the display position, the image element 850 changes to the changing symbol 830. In the movement effect of the normal mode, the gate 840 does not change even if the image element 850 and the gate 840 collide with each other.

Further, in the movement effect of the advance notice mode 1, the image element 850 moves in a mountain to the display position of the changing symbol 830 so as to avoid the gate 840 (see FIG. 19A). Then, when the image element 850 reaches the display position, the image element 850 changes to the changing symbol 830. In the movement effect of the advance notice mode 1, an image (as an example, a star 850a) may be displayed along the locus of the image element 850 (see FIG. 19B). Then, when the star 850a is displayed, the degree of expectation for winning in the big hit lottery may be higher than when the star 850a is not displayed. Further, in the advance notice modes 2 and 3 described later, the degree of expectation may be increased by displaying the star 850a in the same manner.

Further, in the movement effect of the notice mode 2, the image element 850 moves in a mountainous manner more than the notice mode 1 so as to avoid the gate 840, and reaches the display position of the changing symbol 830 (
See FIG. 19 (c)). Then, when the image element 850 reaches the display position, the image element 850 changes to the changing symbol 830.
Further, in the movement effect of the advance notice mode 3, the image element 850 moves in a mountain to a position above the gate 840, moves downward from that position, passes through the gate 840 while prying open the gate 840, and then the effect screen. It disappears from 800 (see FIG. 20 (a)). After that, the image element 850 appears from the lower edge of the effect screen 800 on the right side of the gate 840 and moves to the display position of the changing symbol 830, and when the display position is reached, the image element 850 becomes the changing symbol 830. Change.

In the movement effect of each notice mode shown in FIGS. 19A to 20A, since the final reserved symbol 820 is a normal symbol, the image element 850 has the same image as the normal symbol. The initial changing symbol 830 in which the image element 850 changes is the notice symbol 2. That is, in these movement effects, the expectation level indicated by the final reserved symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the immediately preceding expectation degree) and the expectation degree indicated by the initial changing symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as the immediately preceding expectation degree) are the same. It is performed for the jackpot lottery and shows different expectations for the jackpot lottery based on the target hold memory.

Of course, there are cases where the final reserved symbol is a notice symbol, and cases where the initial changing symbol is a notice symbol other than the normal symbol and the notice symbol 2. Even in such a case, when a plurality of big hit lottery with the same immediately preceding expectation and immediately after expectation are performed, and if different notice modes are performed for these big hit lottery, these Different expectations are shown depending on the movement effect. In addition, although at least one of the final reserved symbol and the initial changing symbol is different, it is assumed that a plurality of big hit lottery is performed in which the immediately preceding expectation and the immediately following expectation are the same. Even in such a case, when the movement effects of different notice modes are performed for these big hit lottery, different expectations are shown by these movement effects.

Further, in the specific examples shown in FIGS. 19A to 20A, the immediately preceding expectation is higher than the immediately preceding expectation. However, the specific example is a rare case, and in many cases, the immediately preceding expectation and the immediately preceding expectation are the same. In addition, there may be a case where the immediately preceding expectation is higher than the immediately preceding expectation. Then, even in the case where the immediately preceding expectation and the immediately following expectation are the same, or the case where the immediately preceding expectation is higher than the immediately preceding expectation, a plurality of big hit lottery in which the immediately preceding expectation and the immediately following expectation are the same are performed. In this case, if different notice modes of movement effects are performed for these jackpot lottery, different expectations will be shown by these movement effects.

Further, in the movement effect of the suggestion mode, the image element 850 linearly moves to the display position of the changing symbol 830 and reaches the display position after colliding with the gate 840, as in the normal mode. The gate 840 is damaged (see FIG. 20B). Then, the damage of the gate 840 suggests that the movement effect corresponding to the big hit lottery based on the later hold memory becomes the advance notice mode 3. That is, when the gate 840 is damaged, there is a probability (in other words, in other words, that the movement effect corresponding to the big hit lottery based on the later hold memory is the advance notice mode 3) as compared with the case where the damage is not caused. , Expectation) becomes high.

When the movement effect of the suggestion mode is performed, the damaged state of the gate 840 is maintained until the movement effect (hereinafter, the target movement effect) suggested to be the notice mode 3 is completed. .. Then, when the target movement effect is the advance notice mode 3, as an example, the image element 850 moves downward so as to pass through the damaged gate 840 (see FIG. 20C). Needless to say, the target movement effect may be a normal mode instead of the notice mode 3.

Further, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of suggestion modes of movement effect in which the degree of damage to the gate 840 caused by the collision of the image element 850 is different. Then, as the damage becomes larger, the degree of expectation that the target movement effect becomes the advance notice mode 3 may be increased. As a result, it is possible to increase the variation of the movement effect of the suggestion mode, and the interest of the effect is enhanced.
Further, the movement effect of the suggestion mode may be performed a plurality of times until the target movement effect is performed, and the degree of damage to the gate 840 may be increased each time the movement effect of the suggestion mode is performed. As a result, it is possible to raise the expectation that the moving effect of the advance notice mode 3 will be performed step by step in the moving effect corresponding to the plurality of big hit lottery, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, as an example, the movement effect of the suggestion mode suggests that the movement effect of the notice mode 3 is performed, but the movement effect of the suggestion mode is not limited to the notice mode 3, but the notice mode 1 and It may be suggested that the movement effect of the advance notice mode 2 is performed. Further, it may be suggested that the movement effect of the suggestion mode different from the movement effect of the suggestion mode described above is provided, and that the movement effect of the notice mode 1 and the notice mode 2 is performed by the movement effect of the suggestion mode. As a result, the variation of the moving effect can be increased, and the interest of the effect is enhanced.

Of course, the mode of the movement effect is not limited to this, and can be appropriately determined. Specifically, for example, the image element 850 may be an image different from the final reserved symbol (for example, an image similar to the symbol during initial fluctuation). Further, for example, a plurality of modes of movement effect may be provided by changing the moving speed of the image element corresponding to the target hold storage or displaying different images along the locus of the image element. By doing so, it becomes possible to perform an interesting movement production.

(9) Hold symbol display process Next, a hold symbol display process for displaying a hold symbol when a hold memory occurs will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 21. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S900, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a new hold storage has occurred based on the command from the main control device 80. Specifically, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the hold number command or the look-ahead command, it may be considered that a new hold storage has occurred. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts the process to S905 when an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: Yes), and ends this process when a negative determination is obtained (S900: No). To do.

In S905, the sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the new hold storage from the normal symbols and the look-ahead symbols 1 to 3 by lottery based on the look-ahead result indicated by the look-ahead command corresponding to the new hold storage. Select the pending symbol to display. That is, it is determined whether or not to perform the look-ahead symbol effect in response to the new hold memory. At this time, the timing for starting the look-ahead symbol production may be determined.

In the following S910, the sub-integrated control device 83 selects the mode of the movement effect from the normal mode and the notice modes 1 to 3 by lottery based on the pre-reading result of the new hold storage. Further, whether or not the sub-integrated control device 83 sets the mode of the movement effect corresponding to the jackpot lottery based on the hold memory generated earlier than the new hold memory by the lottery as the suggestion mode based on the look-ahead result. May be decided. That is, the new hold memory is set as the late hold memory, the hold memory generated earlier is set as the target hold memory, and the mode of the movement effect corresponding to the already determined target hold memory is the newly generated late hold memory. It may be changed to the suggestion mode based on the pre-reading result of.

In the following S915, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays by lottery based on the pre-reading result of the new hold memory, corresponding to the big hit lottery based on the new hold memory from the normal symbols and the notice symbols 1 to 3. Select the changing symbol to be used, and shift to S920. That is, it is determined whether or not to perform the notice symbol production in response to the new hold memory. At this time, the timing for starting the notice symbol production may be determined. Of course, the notice symbol effect may be started when the display of the changing symbol is started, or may be started at a predetermined timing after the display of the changing symbol is started. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and the changing symbol may be selected by a lottery based on the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to the changing symbol indicated by the change start command.

In S920, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the reserved symbol selected in S905 and ends this process. When the look-ahead symbol is produced at a predetermined timing after the hold memory is generated, the normal symbol is displayed in S920 corresponding to the new hold memory, and then the look-ahead symbol is replaced with the normal symbol at the timing. May be displayed. Further, after displaying the look-ahead symbol in S920, another look-ahead symbol may be displayed instead of the look-ahead symbol at a predetermined timing.

(10) Hold digestion process Next, the hold digestion process for starting the movement effect when the hold memory is digested will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.
In S1000, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the hold digestion timing (in other words, the timing at which the jackpot lottery is executed) at which the hold memory is digested has arrived. Specifically, for example, when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control device 80, it may be considered that the hold digestion timing has arrived. In addition to this, the timing before or after the reserved memory is actually digested may be used as the reserved digestion timing. Specifically, for example, when the symbol effect is executed in the state where the hold memory exists, the hold digestion timing comes when the symbol confirmation command for confirming and displaying the effect symbol is received in the symbol effect. You may consider that you did. Further, for example, it may be considered that the hold digestion timing has arrived when a certain time has elapsed after receiving the fluctuation start command. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts the process to S1005 when an affirmative determination is obtained (S1000: Yes), and ends this process when a negative determination is obtained (S1000: No). To do.

In S1005, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines the mode of the symbol effect based on the fluctuation start command received from the main control device 80, starts the symbol effect in the mode, and shifts to S1010. Further, at this time, the sub-integrated control device 83 is based on the result of the jackpot lottery indicated by the fluctuation start command, and the mode of the movement effect corresponding to the jackpot lottery is selected from the normal mode and the advance notice modes 1 to 3 by lottery. You may select.

In S1010, the sub-integrated control device 83 starts the movement effect of the mode selected earlier, and ends this process. The image element displayed in the movement effect changes to the changing symbol selected in S915 in the reserved symbol display process in the movement effect. Further, when the mode of the movement effect is selected in S1005 of the hold digestion process, the movement effect of the mode selected in S1005 may be started. Then, after the end of the movement effect, the display of the changing symbol is started.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) The pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment is configured as a so-called ST machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to various types of pachinko machines that perform lottery based on hold memory. Specifically, for example, the pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment may be configured as, for example, a pachinko machine with a so-called limiter function, or may be configured as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer. Further, the present invention may be applied to, for example, an effect for determining whether or not a normal drawing is correct.

(2) The pachinko machine 50 of the above embodiment may have a setting change function for changing the setting value of the jackpot winning probability in the jackpot lottery stepwise (for example, 6 steps of setting 1 to setting 6). .. Further, the change of the set value may be executed when the pachinko machine 50 is operated when the power is turned on. Further, for example, a configuration in which only one step of setting value can be set may be provided while providing a setting changing function.

[Correspondence with claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above-described embodiment and the terms used in describing the scope of claims is shown.
The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine, and the sub-integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 6 correspond to an example of the reserved symbol means, the changing symbol means, and the moving effect means. The first and second starting ports 11 and 12 correspond to an example of the starting area.

Further, S110 and S125 in the start winning confirmation process correspond to an example of the hold storage means and the determination means.
Further, S230 and S235 in the winning / failing determination process correspond to an example of the lottery means.
Further, S905 and S920 in the reserved symbol display process correspond to an example of the reserved symbol means, S910 corresponds to an example of the moving effect means, and S915 corresponds to an example of the changing symbol means. Further, S1010 of the hold digestion process corresponds to an example of the moving effect means.

In addition, the jackpot game, the probability change state and the electric support that shift after the jackpot game correspond to an example of the privilege.

1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Directional symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... Normal figure hold number display device, 9 ... 1st special symbol display device, 10 ... No. 2 Special figure display device, 11 ... 1st start port, 12 ... 2nd start port, 13 ... Probability change determination device, 14 ... Shutter, 15 ... Specific area, 20 ... Grand prize opening, 22 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 80 ... main control device, 81 ... payout control device, 82 ... effect symbol control device, 83 ... sub integrated control device.

Claims (2)

It is a ball game machine that gives benefits to players when they win the lottery.
A hold storage means that extracts numerical data due to the game ball entering the starting area and holds and stores the numerical data.
A lottery means for performing the lottery based on the numerical data in which the hold storage is performed, and
Before the lottery is performed, a determination means for determining whether or not the numerical data used in the lottery is a specific value, and
Based on the determination result by the determination means for the numerical data for which the reserved storage has been made, a plurality of different expectations for winning the lottery based on the numerical data on the effect screen corresponding to the reserved storage. Hold symbol means to display one of the reserved symbols and
When the lottery is performed based on the numerical data in which the hold storage is performed, the movement effect means for performing the movement effect of moving the image element displayed corresponding to the hold memory on the effect screen.
After the movement effect is performed, any one of the plurality of changing symbols having different expectations for winning in the lottery is subjected to the effect corresponding to the image element displayed in the movement effect. Equipped with a fluctuating symbol means to be displayed on the screen,
Immediately before the lottery is performed based on the numerical data in which the hold storage is performed, the expectation degree of the hold symbol corresponding to the hold storage is defined as the immediately preceding expectation degree.
The degree of expectation of the changing symbol immediately after the lottery is performed is defined as the degree of expectation immediately after.
As the mode of the movement effect, a plurality of types of notice modes showing different expectations for winning in the lottery are provided.
The moving effect means
Based on the result of the lottery corresponding to the movement effect by the lottery means or the determination result of the numerical data used for the lottery by the determination means, the movement effect is set to any of the preceding modes.
By setting each of the movement effects for the plurality of lottery having the same immediately preceding expectation degree and the immediately preceding expectation degree in the different advance notice modes, different expectations are shown for these lottery.
A ball game machine featuring. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
Based on the determination result of the numerical data by the determination means, the movement effect means sets the mode of the movement effect executed before the lottery based on the numerical data is performed as the suggestion mode. To suggest that the movement effect when the lottery performed after the movement effect of the aspect is performed is the advance notice mode.
A ball game machine featuring.

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