JP2021137274A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent interest in a game from being spoiled by matching a performance for suggesting a degree of expectation toward a jackpot and a game profit.SOLUTION: A game machine that performs winning/losing determination on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined start condition and executes a jackpot game when a jackpot is determined by the winning/losing determination includes suggestive performance execution means capable of executing a normal suggestive performance, and a special suggestive performance for suggesting that a degree of expectation toward a jackpot is higher than that of the normal suggestive performance as performances for suggesting a degree of expectation toward a jackpot before a result of winning/losing determination is displayed. The special suggestive performance may be executed after the normal suggestive performance, and an expectation value of a game profit acquirable by a player following a jackpot game is increased when the jackpot game is executed after execution of the special suggestive performance than when the jackpot game is executed without executing the special suggestive performance after execution of the normal suggestive performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

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

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a winning / failing judgment is made based on a winning (winning ball) of a game ball at the starting port, and a plurality of symbols are variablely displayed to stop and stop in a manner showing the winning / failing judgment result. It is widely known that when the combination of each symbol is a predetermined combination showing a hit result, a big hit game (special game state) which is advantageous for the player is generated. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when a plurality of symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, a reach mode display that can be a predetermined combination is performed, and the higher the expected value of the number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot game, the higher the reach mode display. Increase the time required for the production to perform.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-262559

However, in recent game machines, the production modes are various, and the size of the game profit that can be obtained by the big hit game is also various. In addition, after the end of the big hit game, there is also a gaming machine that generates a so-called probabilistic state that increases the possibility that a hit result will be obtained in the hit / fail judgment. For this reason, the magnitude of the game profit is not limited to the prize balls in the big hit game, so simply increasing the time required for the production based on the number of prize balls paid out may not be consistent with the obtained game profit. be. If the expectations that the player has from the production and the profits of the game are significantly different, the interest in the game may be impaired and the player may feel dissatisfied.

The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to prevent the game entertainment from being impaired by matching the effect suggesting the hit expectation with the gaming profit.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine that makes a hit / fail judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and executes a big hit game when the hit / fail judgment determines a big hit.
As an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation before the result of the hit / fail determination is displayed, a normal suggestion effect and a special suggestion effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal suggestion are feasible. Equipped with means of execution
The special suggestion effect may be executed following the normal suggestion effect.
When the jackpot game is executed after the special suggestion effect is executed, the jackpot game is executed without executing the special suggestion effect after the normal suggestion effect is executed. The gist is to raise the expected value of the game profit that the player can obtain with the big hit game.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the jackpot game is executed after the special suggestion effect is executed, the jackpot game is executed without executing the special suggestion effect after the normal suggestion effect is executed. , Increase the expected value of the game profit that the player can obtain with the big hit game. In addition, the special suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the normal suggestion effect. For this reason, it is possible to match the production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit with the game profit, and to obtain the game profit that matches the expectation that the player has during the production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being impaired due to the inconsistency between the production content and the game profit.

The gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a symbol variation effect executing means for executing a symbol variation effect of displaying a symbol in a variable manner and stopping and displaying the symbol with a stop symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination, and the symbol is a big hit result in the symbol variation effect. As a reach effect indicating that there is a possibility of stopping and displaying with a stop symbol indicating, a first reach effect and a second reach effect are provided, and a stage in which the first reach effect is executed and the first reach effect are performed. There is a stage in which the second reach effect is executed after the effect, and the suggestion effect execution means executes the first reach effect as the normal suggestion effect and executes the second reach effect as the special suggestion effect. It may be the one to do. In this way, as the stage where the reach effect is executed progresses, it is suggested that the stop symbol indicating the jackpot result is more likely to be stopped and displayed, and the expected value of the game profit becomes higher, so that the reach effect is executed. It is possible to match the stage with the game profit. Such a reach production is a production that attracts a high degree of attention from the player, and it is easy for the player to have expectations during the production. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by matching it with the game profit.

The gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a special state transition means for shifting to a special state advantageous to the player after the end of the jackpot game when a predetermined transition condition associated with the execution of the jackpot game is satisfied. After the end of the jackpot game, the transition to the special state may be performed. In this way, it is not the game profit during one big hit game that is relatively easy to predict the game profit, but the transition to a special state that may lead to a larger game profit and the production that suggests the big hit expectation. Since the matching can be achieved, the game entertainment can be further improved. In a gaming machine capable of setting a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the jackpot probability determined to be a jackpot in the hit / fail judgment is higher than the normal state, the high probability state is included in the special state. Further, in a gaming machine capable of setting a high frequency state in which a predetermined starting condition is satisfied with a higher frequency than the normal state, the high frequency state is included in the special state. It should be noted that the high frequency state is variable in a gaming machine provided with a variable starting port in which the game ball changes into a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball and a state in which the game ball is easy to enter, for example, as a starting port in which a predetermined starting condition is satisfied by entering the ball. A state (time saving state) that is advantageous for inserting the game ball into the starting port is included.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being impaired by matching the effect suggesting the expectation of a big hit with the gaming profit.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation display related processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the special symbol variation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol variation effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in the symbol variation effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in the symbol variation effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in the symbol variation effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit symbol determination table of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol variation pattern table of the modification.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a block showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. It is a figure. In this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol is started when the game ball enters the starting port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is started, so-called Seven. An example in which the present invention is applied to a machine type (type 1 type) gaming machine will be described.

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

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

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

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

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 3) included in the launch device (not shown) is activated, and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect symbol display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, and a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect symbol display device 37. , The normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the center accessory 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 38, and the normal symbol operating gate 22 arranged below the center accessory 38. Openable and closable second start opening 24, large winning opening 25 located at the lower right of the game area 21, and normally open normal winning opening 26 located at the lower left of the game area 21. It is provided with an out port 29 for collecting the game ball that did not enter. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second start port 24 is a variable entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and is a second start port solenoid 24c that operates a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and opening / closing blades 24b (FIG. 3) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening / closing blades 24b are upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second start port switch 24a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second start opening 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

The large winning opening 25 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 25b, a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 3) for operating the opening / closing plate 25b, and a large winning opening solenoid 25c (see FIG. 3). To be equipped with. The jackpot 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing plate 25b so that the game ball cannot enter, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game is executed. In addition, the opening / closing plate 25b is opened toward the front by the large winning opening solenoid 25c, so that the game ball can be entered in an open state. A large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls is attached to the large winning opening 25. The big winning opening 25 is closed when a predetermined opening time (for example, 28.0 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 25a counts 9 balls of the game ball or counts 9 balls (big hit). round). The jackpot game is performed by repeating the jackpot round a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times, 10 times, 15 times, etc.).

The first starting port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area) of the game area 21. Can be made to. On the other hand, it is impossible for the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 to allow the game ball to enter by hitting the left side, so that the game ball flows down to the right area (second game area) of the game area 21. A game ball can be inserted by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called right-handed hitting). However, the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 25 are variable winning openings, and the game ball can be entered only when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is won by the big hit. It becomes.

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

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

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the first special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (4 times in the embodiment), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the reserved first special symbol is sequentially started. The reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is suspended up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 times), and the current After the variation display is completed, the variation display of the second special symbol on hold is sequentially started. The reserved number of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34.

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

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

The effect symbol display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R corresponding to special symbols on the display screen (symbol variation effect), Various effects such as reach effects, various notification effects, and character effects are displayed. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect symbol display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37, three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R consisting of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, and the like are displayed. The character symbol 373 is displayed in the corner (upper right) of the display screen. When the game ball enters the start port (first start port 23 or second start port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variation time is set. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. If the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L when the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, it becomes reach (normal reach) and the process shifts to reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the state does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach), and the effect in the middle is produced. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right production symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit. The character symbol 373 is used for the character effect accompanying the symbol variation effect, and suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit (the possibility of a big hit, the degree of reliability) and the like. Further, the reach of the present embodiment includes an SP reach that develops from the normal reach and has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the normal reach, and an SPSP reach that develops from the SP reach and has a higher expectation of a jackpot than the SP reach. That is, the order of execution is normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the first and second reserved symbols 372a and 372b are also displayed in the corner (lower part) of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37. The first reserved symbol 372a is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol. The first reserved symbol 372a is additionally displayed one by one each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variation display of the special symbol, and one is displayed each time the variation display of the first special symbol is started. It is erased one by one. Further, the second reserved symbol 372b is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol. The second reserved symbol 372b is additionally displayed one by one each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variation display of the special symbol, and one is displayed each time the variation display of the second special symbol is started. It is erased one by one.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect symbol control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , Equipped with. The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b for storing a processing program and a table, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal plate 65, and the external connection terminal plate 65 transmits a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 3).

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal plate 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, and a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23. The second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24, the large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 25, and the game ball for the normal winning opening 26. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 26a or the like for detecting the entry of the ball is input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, an operation signal from the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is input to the main control device 60, and the setting contents using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are input. It can be displayed on the setting display device (performance display device) 69 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

The setting key switch 67 is a switch that is operated when performing various settings such as a jackpot probability of a special symbol. Further, the RAM clear switch 68 is a switch for executing the RAM clear, and the manager of the game hall can execute the RAM clear by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 68. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 68 is also used to select the set value when performing various settings. The setting display device 69 is configured as a 7-segment display device, and displays setting values in various settings, the performance of the pachinko machine 1, an error code when an error occurs, and the like. Here, in this embodiment, there is a probability setting function that can be set by selecting any of the three settings 1 to 3 in which different probabilities are set as the jackpot probabilities of the special symbols. The manager of the game hall inserts a predetermined key into the setting key switch 67 and rotates it so that the set value can be changed. As a result, "1" corresponding to the current jackpot probability settings 1 to 3. Any number of ~ "3" is displayed on the setting display device 69. Further, the setting display device 69 displays the numbers "1" to "3" in order each time the RAM clear switch 68 is pressed. Therefore, the administrator presses the RAM clear switch 68 so that the number displayed on the setting display device 69 becomes a number corresponding to the desired setting value, selects the desired setting value, and presses the setting key switch 67. By rotating the inserted key and returning it to the initial position, the selected set value (any of settings 1 to 3) can be fixed and set as the jackpot probability of the special symbol. In this embodiment, the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are used to select and set the set value, but any other device can be used as long as it can be operated from the outside, for example, a rotary knob. The configuration may be such that the set value is selected or set by using the operating means, or the configuration may be such that a dedicated switch for selecting the set value is provided. Further, although the pachinko machine 1 is supposed to display the set value on the setting display device 69, it may be displayed on another display device or may be notified by voice. Further, the setting is not limited to the three settings 1 to 3, and any number may be used as long as it can be selected from a plurality of setting values.

Further, from the main control device 60, a drive signal to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the large winning opening solenoid 25c, and the like is output via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main control device 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the external connection terminal plate 65.

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

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

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

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

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and 1 / 319.9 in the normal state (low probability state) of the set value 1. , 1 / 74.6 in the probability variation state (high probability state), 1 / 299.4 in the normal state of the set value 2, 1 / 69.9 in the probability variation state, and 1 / in the normal state of the setting value 3. 281.3, 1 / 65.6 in the probabilistic state. That is, the jackpot probability is higher in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3. Further, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to be shorter in the time saving state than in the normal state. For example, the average fluctuation time in the normal state is 15 seconds, the average fluctuation time in the time saving state is 8 seconds, and the like. There is. Further, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/10 in the normal state, but is about 1/1 (about 100%) in the time saving state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds in the normal state, but in the open extension state that occurs with the time saving state, it is opened. It is extended once for a maximum of 3.0 seconds. Up to four variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are reserved, and the variable display of the second special symbol is prioritized over the variable display of the first special symbol (special figure 2 priority variation). The number of prize balls given by winning a game ball to the winning opening is, for example, 4 at the 1st starting opening 23, 1 at the 2nd starting opening 24, 4 at the normal winning opening 26, and a large prize. There are 12 in the mouth 25.

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

There are two types of jackpot symbols, a normal jackpot symbol and a probabilistic jackpot symbol. When it is displayed, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a probable change state. The probabilistic state continues until the number of variable display of the special symbol reaches 10,000 times, that is, until the next big hit is substantially drawn. In the probabilistic state, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol is higher than in the normal state. Further, in the present embodiment, a time saving state (including an open extension state) is also generated with the start of the probability change state. In this time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the symbol is shorter than in the normal state, the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than in the normal state, and the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won is in the normal state. Is extended than. Therefore, in the probabilistic state, the player can advantageously generate a big hit by hitting right, so that it is possible to generate a large number of big hits continuously, and a large number of balls can be obtained in a short time. It will be a chance.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S100), the random number update processing (S110), the winning confirmation processing (S120), and the starting winning processing (S130). It is performed by repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol hit game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), and the big hit game process (S170). In this embodiment, the time required for the processing of S110 to S170 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. The main control device 60 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 by transmitting various commands to the control device in charge of executing the main control process and executing the process according to the command. In the power-on process of S100, when starting from the initial state, various setting values such as the setting value of the jackpot probability selected by using the setting key switch 67 and the RAM clear switch 68 are read out as described above. Set.

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

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

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, is the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S202). When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 and it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit (the predetermined starting condition is satisfied), the number of holdings of the first special symbol is set to a value of 1. The display of the first special figure reservation number display device 33 is updated (S204), and the determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in the predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number. Can be mentioned. Next, the look-ahead determination process is executed based on the acquired determination random number (S208). Here, the look-ahead determination process fluctuates and displays the first special symbol based on the determination random numbers (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for determining jackpot symbols, random numbers for determining missed symbols, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns) acquired in S206. This is a process performed based on the random number for determination prior to the determination performed immediately before, and in this embodiment, the random number for jackpot determination is confirmed. Further, as a result of the confirmation, if it corresponds to a big hit, it may be confirmed which big hit symbol corresponds to by using a random number for determining a big hit symbol. Further, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern may be confirmed to confirm which fluctuation pattern is applicable. Then, the first special symbol look-ahead determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S210), and the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S212), and the process proceeds to S214. .. The first special symbol look-ahead determination command includes a confirmation result (look-ahead result) related to the look-ahead determination of S208. It should be noted that whether or not the look-ahead determination process is performed may differ depending on the game state, and if the look-ahead determination process is not performed, the processes of S208 and S210 may be omitted. Further, the look-ahead determination command is not limited to the one including the confirmation result, but also includes the information of each acquired random number for determination, and the sub-integrated control device 90 receiving the command executes the look-ahead determination process of S208. good. In addition, the first special symbol hold number instruction command includes information on the hold number of the first special symbol for displaying the first reserved symbol 372a on the effect symbol display device 37. If it is determined in S200 that no game ball has entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S212 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next process of S214.

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

Next, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 (S214). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, is the current number of reserved second special symbols (number of reserved second special symbols) less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment)? Whether or not it is determined (S216). When a game ball enters the second starting port 24 and it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit (the predetermined starting condition is satisfied), the number of holdings of the second special symbol is set to a value of 1. The display of the second special figure reservation number display device 34 is updated (S218), and the determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in the predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S220). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S220, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number. Can be mentioned. Next, the look-ahead determination process is executed based on the acquired determination random number (S222). Here, the look-ahead determination process fluctuates and displays the second special symbol based on the determination random numbers (random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for determining jackpot symbols, random numbers for determining missed symbols, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns) acquired in S220. This is a process performed based on the random number for determination prior to the determination performed immediately before, and in this embodiment, the random number for jackpot determination is confirmed. Further, as a result of the confirmation, if it corresponds to a big hit, it may be confirmed which big hit symbol corresponds to by using a random number for determining a big hit symbol. Further, the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern may be confirmed to confirm which fluctuation pattern is applicable. Then, the second special symbol look-ahead determination command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S224), and the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S226), and the process proceeds to S228. .. It should be noted that whether or not the look-ahead determination process is performed may differ depending on the game state, and if the look-ahead determination process is not performed, the processes of S222 and S224 may be omitted. The second special symbol look-ahead determination command includes a confirmation result (look-ahead result) related to the look-ahead determination of S222. Further, the look-ahead determination command is not limited to the one including the confirmation result, but also includes the information of each acquired random number for determination, and the sub-integrated control device 90 receiving the command executes the look-ahead determination process of S222. good. In addition, the second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information on the hold number of the second special symbol for displaying the second special symbol 372b on the effect symbol display device 37. If it is determined in S214 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S216 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S218 to S226 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next process of S228.

Next, the detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 (S228). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S230). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the normal symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S232). Next, the determination random number of the ordinary symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S234). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information on the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S236), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S228 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S230 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S232 to S236 is skipped. The start winning process is completed. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

[Normal symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0. If it is determined that the number of holdings is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds is greater than the value 0, the number of holds is decremented by a value of 1 to determine whether the normal symbol is correct or not, and the normal symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the result of the result of the determination. .. The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol acquired based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22 with the hit value included in the hit judgment table of the normal symbol. When the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a hit, and when the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a miss. In this embodiment, a normal symbol hit determination table for a low probability of having a small hit value, that is, a low hit probability (for example, 1/10) is used in the normal state, and a large hit value is used in the time saving state, that is, A normal symbol hit determination table for a high probability (for example, 1/1) with a high hit probability is used. When the result of the hit / fail judgment is a hit, the hit symbol is determined to be the stop symbol, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment is wrong, the missed symbol is determined to be the stop symbol. Then, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, and when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. The fluctuation time is set to a long time (for example, 20 seconds) in the normal state, and shortened to a short time (for example, 2 seconds) in the short time state. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the determined stop symbol. When the stopped-displayed normal symbol is a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated as a missed symbol. On the other hand, when the stop-displayed normal symbol is a hit symbol, the opening time of the second start port 24 is set as a hit, the opening operation of the second start port 24 is started, and the normal symbol game process is completed. The opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to a short time (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time) in the normal state, and extended to a long time (for example, 3.0 seconds × 1 time) in the short time state. Will be done. Further, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is performed by opening the opening / closing blade 24b to the left and right by driving and controlling the second starting port solenoid 24c as described above. When the normal symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S150).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the game processing per normal symbol in S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is in the open operation. If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not in the open operation, the normal symbol hitting game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation, it is specified whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of the opening operation has reached the set time set in the normal symbol game processing. It is determined whether or not a number (for example, 4) of game balls have entered the second starting port 24. If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while maintaining the opening operation of the second starting port 24. It ends once. On the other hand, it may be determined that the opening time has reached the set time, or it is determined that a specified number of game balls have already entered the second starting port 24 even before the opening time reaches the set time. Then, the opening operation of the second starting port 24 is terminated (the driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c is terminated), and the normal symbol hitting game process is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next special symbol game processing (S160).

[Special symbol game processing]
8 and 9 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S300). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, the special symbol game processing is terminated. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not a value 1, whether or not one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in the variable display (S302) and whether or not the finalized symbol is being displayed (S304). , Are determined respectively. If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the finalized symbol display, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S308), and the second special symbol is read. The variation display-related process for performing the variation display of (S310) is executed (S310), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is a value 0, it is determined whether or not the reserved number of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0 (S312). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest of the plurality of determination random numbers of the first special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S314), and the first The variation display-related process for performing the variation display of the special symbol is executed (S316), and the special symbol game process is terminated. When it is determined in S312 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S306 to S316, when the number of holds of the first special symbol and the number of holds of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display of the second special symbol (digestion of hold) is preferentially executed (special). (Fig. 2 Priority fluctuation). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display of the first special symbol (holding digestion) may be prioritized (special symbol 1 priority variation), or the variation display of the special symbol may be displayed at the start port (starting port (dependent digestion). It may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24) (variation in the order of entry), and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are displayed. It may be performed in parallel (simultaneous fluctuation). Hereinafter, the details of the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol of S316 and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol of S310 will be described. In this embodiment, since common processing is executed for the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol, a common flowchart will be used for description. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing related to special symbol variation display.

In the special symbol variation display-related processing, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0, that is, whether or not it is in the normal state (S400). When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (normal state), a jackpot determination process (win / fail determination) for a low probability with a low probability of a jackpot is performed based on the random number for the hit / fail determination read in S308 or S314 (S402). ), When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1 (probability variation state), a jackpot determination process for high probability with a high probability of jackpot is performed based on the random number for determination of success / failure read in S308 or S314 (S404). The jackpot determination process of the special symbol is to compare the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23 or the second start port 24 with the jackpot value included in the jackpot determination table. When the big hit determination random number matches any of the big hit values, it is determined to be a big hit, and when the big hit determination random number does not match any of the big hit values, it is determined to be out of order. The jackpot judgment table has a probability variation flag of 0 (low probability state) among the low probability and high probability jackpot judgment tables according to the current set value of the jackpot probability (any of the set values 1 to 3). Occasionally, a low-probability jackpot determination table with a small jackpot value is used, and when the probability variation flag is value 1 (high probability state), a high-probability jackpot determination table with a large jackpot value is used. When the jackpot determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S406).

When it is determined in S406 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol read in S308 or S314 (S408). In this process, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol and a jackpot symbol determination table illustrated in FIG. 11 are used, and the content (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the gaming state (normal state, probability variation state) after the jackpot game is completed are different. It is performed by selecting one symbol from the jackpot symbols of. As shown in FIG. 11A, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is a special figure 1 normal jackpot symbol A that executes the 5R jackpot game and is in a normal state after the jackpot game ends, and also executes the 15R jackpot game. It has a special figure 1 normal big hit symbol B which is in a normal state after the end of the big hit game, and a special figure 1 probable change big hit symbol which is in a probable state after the end of the big hit game while executing the 15R big hit game. The special figure 1 normal jackpot symbol A, the special figure 1 normal jackpot symbol B, and the special figure 1 probabilistic jackpot symbol appear at a rate of 20%, 20%, and 60%, respectively. As shown in FIG. 11B, the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is the special figure 2 normal jackpot symbol A which executes the 10R jackpot game and is in the normal state after the jackpot game ends, and also executes the 15R jackpot game. It has a special figure 2 normal big hit symbol B which is in a normal state after the end of the big hit game, and a special figure 2 probabilistic big hit symbol which is in a probable state after the end of the big hit game while executing the 15R big hit game. The special figure 2 normal jackpot symbol A, the special figure 2 normal jackpot symbol B, and the special figure 2 probabilistic jackpot symbol appear at a rate of 15%, 25%, and 60%, respectively. On the other hand, if it is determined in S406 that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number read in S308 or S314 (S410).

Then, the fluctuation time (disengagement fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop display of the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol is determined (S412). FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a special symbol variation pattern table. The fluctuation pattern is composed of a normal fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 10 seconds and a plurality of types of reach having different fluctuation times (effect time). As for the reach, a normal reach A with a production time of 20 seconds, a normal reach B with a production time of 5 seconds, an SP reach A with a production time of 40 seconds, an SP reach B with a production time of 10 seconds, and a production time of 60. It has an SPSP reach A of seconds and an SPSP reach B of 15 seconds. That is, each of the normal reach, the SP reach, and the SPSP reach has two types of reach with different lengths of production time. In FIG. 12, the fluctuation time (effect time) is shown in parentheses.

The fluctuation pattern P01 does not reach, but only performs normal fluctuation, and the fluctuation time is 10 seconds. The fluctuation patterns P02 and 03 are patterns that change from normal fluctuation to normal reach A and B, and the fluctuation time is 30 seconds and 15 seconds, respectively. The fluctuation patterns P04 to P07 are patterns that change from normal fluctuation to either normal reach A or B and then develop to either SP reach A or B, and the fluctuation times are 70 seconds, 40 seconds, 55 seconds, and 25, respectively. Seconds. A first threshold value is provided between the normal reach and the SP reach, and the development from the normal reach to the SP reach is also referred to as exceeding the first threshold value. The fluctuation patterns P08 to P15 are patterns that change from normal fluctuation to either normal reach A or B, then to either SP reach A or B, and further develop to either SPSP reach A or B, and the fluctuation time is They are 130 seconds, 85 seconds, 100 seconds, 55 seconds, 115 seconds, 70 seconds, 85 seconds, and 40 seconds, respectively. A second threshold value is provided between the SP reach and the SPSP reach, and the development from the SP reach to the SPSP reach is also referred to as exceeding the second threshold value. Here, the fluctuation pattern P07 that develops to SP reach B has a fluctuation time of 25 seconds, which is shorter than the fluctuation pattern P02 that does not develop from normal reach A to SP reach. Further, the fluctuation pattern P11 that develops in order from the normal reach A to the SP reach B and the SPSP reach B has a fluctuation time of 55 seconds, which is shorter than the fluctuation pattern P04 that develops to the SP reach A and does not develop into the SPSP reach. Further, the fluctuation pattern P15 that develops in order from the normal reach B to the SP reach B and the SPSP reach B has a fluctuation time of 40 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern P04 or the fluctuation pattern P06 that develops from the normal reach B to the SP reach A and does not develop into the SPSP reach. Fluctuation time is shorter than. In this way, some fluctuation patterns that exceed the first threshold have a shorter fluctuation time (effect time) than fluctuation patterns that do not exceed the first threshold, and fluctuation patterns that exceed the second threshold also have a shorter fluctuation time than fluctuation patterns that do not exceed the second threshold. Some have a short fluctuation time.

If the result of the hit judgment is a big hit and the probability variation jackpot symbol (special figure 1 probability variation jackpot symbol or special figure 2 probability variation jackpot symbol) is determined, the variation pattern P01 is not selected, and the probability of selecting the variation pattern is higher. , The fluctuation patterns P08 to 15 that develop to SPSP reach, the fluctuation patterns P04 to 07 that develop to SP reach, and the fluctuation patterns P02 and P03 that develop to normal reach. When the result of the hit determination is a big hit and the normal big hit symbol (special figure 1 normal big hit symbol A, special figure 1 normal big hit symbol B, special figure 2 normal big hit symbol A, special figure 2 normal big hit symbol B) is determined. , Fluctuation patterns P01 and fluctuation patterns P08 to 15 are not selected, and the fluctuation pattern selection probabilities are in the order of fluctuation patterns P04 to 07 and fluctuation patterns P02 and P03 from the highest. If the result of the hit determination is wrong, the selection probability of the fluctuation pattern is out of order from the highest to the highest, in the order of fluctuation pattern P01, fluctuation pattern P02, P03, fluctuation pattern P04 to 07, and fluctuation pattern P08 to 15. The selection probability of each fluctuation pattern of time is defined. Therefore, the jackpot expectation of each fluctuation pattern of this embodiment develops from the highest to the SPSP reach (exceeding the second threshold value), the fluctuation patterns P08 to 15, and the SP reach (exceeding the first threshold value). Fluctuation patterns P04 to 07 that do not exceed the second threshold value, and fluctuation patterns P02 and P03 that do not develop into SP reach (do not exceed the first threshold value) are in this order. As described above, there are some that have a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern that does not exceed the first threshold even if the first threshold is exceeded, and the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern that does not exceed the second threshold even if the second threshold is exceeded. There is a short one. Therefore, in this embodiment, the length of the fluctuation time (effect time) and the jackpot expectation do not always match, and the jackpot expectation is associated with the effect content (type of reach effect). That is, as described above, the order of SPSP reach, SP reach, and normal reach is from the one with the highest expectation of big hit. Further, when the symbol variation game is executed in each variation pattern and a big hit is obtained, the expected value that a probability variation state occurs after the end of the jackpot game, that is, the probability variation expected value of each variation pattern is a variation pattern that develops to SPSP reach. 100% in P08 to 15 (probability change state always occurs), 20% in fluctuation pattern P04 to 07 that develops to SP reach, 3% in fluctuation patterns P02 and P03 that develop to normal reach, 0 in fluctuation pattern P01 with only normal fluctuation The selection probability of each fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit is determined so as to be%. In S412, one of these fluctuation patterns is determined. In the probabilistic state accompanied by the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern may be determined using a fluctuation pattern table or the like in which the normal fluctuation time is shorter so that the average fluctuation time is shorter than that in the normal state.

When the fluctuation pattern is determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started (S414), the reserved number of the special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the special symbol reserved number display device is updated (S416). In this process, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated. 2 When starting the variable display of the special symbol, the process is to decrement the reserved number of the second special symbol by a value of 1 and update the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34. In addition, the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared with the update of the hold number of the special symbol. Then, the fluctuation instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S418), and the fluctuation display-related processing is terminated. Upon receiving the variation instruction command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. The fluctuation instruction command includes a result of a hit / fail judgment, a fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol, a confirmed symbol (big hit symbol or a miss symbol), and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 8 and 9, when the special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol is executed in S302. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S318). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in S412, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed corresponds to the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation pattern. It can be done by comparing with the fluctuation time. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S320), and the finalized symbol of the special symbol being displayed in the variation is displayed (S322). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect symbol display device 37 confirms (stops and displays) the effect symbol. Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S324). Here, the finalized symbol display time is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the stop display of the special symbol is made, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, in S324, it is determined again whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol is determined. When it is determined that the display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S326), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S328).

When it is determined in S328 that it is a jackpot symbol, in order to generate a jackpot, the condition device is started to operate (S330), the accessory continuous operation device is started to operate (S332), and the jackpot flag is set to a value of 1. (S334). Then, a jackpot game start effect command including the content of the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S336). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command executes the jackpot game start effect (opening effect). In order to stop the probability change function and the time saving function during the big hit game, when the probability change flag is value 1 (probability change state), the probability change flag is set to 0 (S338, S340), and when the time reduction flag is value 1 (time reduction state). The time saving flag is set to a value of 0 (S342, S344), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S346), and the special symbol game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability variation flag, and the value of the time saving flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S170.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S328 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (S348), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0, the process proceeds to S356. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S350), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S352). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the probability variation state, and a predetermined value is set in the probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, if a winning jackpot is won, a value of 10,000 is set in the probability variation counter as the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the probability variation state continues (the number of continuations of the probability variation state), so that the next jackpot is substantially subtracted. The probabilistic state is maintained until. If it is determined that the probability change counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to the next S356 while maintaining the probability change state, and if it is determined that the probability change counter is a value 0, the probability change flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the probability change state ( S354), the process proceeds to the next process of S356.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value 1 (S356), and if it is determined that the time saving flag has a value 0 instead of a value 1, the process proceeds to S346. When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, the time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S358), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0 (S360). Here, the time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the time reduction state, and a predetermined value is set in the time reduction counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, if the player wins with a probability variation jackpot, a value of 10,000 is set, so that the time saving state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot is drawn. If it is determined that the time reduction counter is not a value 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated while maintaining the time reduction state, and if it is determined that the time reduction counter is a value 0, the time reduction flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the time reduction state. (S362). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S346) to end the special symbol game process.

[Big hit game processing]
13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (during the jackpot game) (S500). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 0 instead of a value of 1, the jackpot game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, it is determined whether or not the round game is in progress (S502). If it is determined that the round game is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the opening effect (big hit game start effect) is in progress (S504) and whether or not the interval is in progress (S506). Immediately after the jackpot game is started, since the opening effect is being produced, a positive determination is made in S504, and then it is determined whether or not the opening effect time (5 seconds in the embodiment) has elapsed (S508). .. If it is determined that the opening effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. When it is determined in S508 that the opening effect time has elapsed, a round game in which the large winning opening 25 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern is started (S510), and a round game effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S512). ), The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. The round game production command includes information on the number of rounds of the started round game. The opening pattern of the large winning opening 25 includes an opening pattern in which a round game for a predetermined time (28.0 seconds in the embodiment) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times, 10 times, 15 times, etc.). The opening pattern is determined according to the jackpot symbol.

When the round game is started, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined that the round game is in progress in S502. Therefore, the game ball enters the big prize opening 25 based on the detection signal from the large winning opening switch 25a. It is determined whether or not the number of balls has reached the specified number (9 in the example) (S514), and the maximum opening time (implementation) through the large winning opening 25 after the start of the round game is reached. In the example, it is determined whether or not the time has reached 28.0 seconds (S516). If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 25 has not reached the specified number and the opening time through the large winning opening 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the execution of the round game is maintained. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 25 has reached the specified number, or the opening time through the large winning opening 25 is the maximum opening time before the number of entering balls reaches the specified number. When it is determined that the number has reached, the big winning opening 25 is closed, the round game is ended (S518), the interval processing for setting the interval time (2 seconds in the embodiment) is performed (S520), and the big hit game processing is finished. do. When the round game is completed, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S506 that the interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S522). If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the final round has been completed (S524). If it is determined that the final round has not been completed, the round game is started again (S510), the round game effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S512), and the jackpot game process is temporarily ended.

In this way, the round game of opening and closing the big winning opening 25 is repeated a predetermined number of times with an interval time in between, and when it is determined in S522 and S524 that the interval time (end interval time) after the end of the final round has elapsed, the big hit game The end effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S526), and the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game end effect command executes the jackpot game end effect (ending effect). Then, when the next big hit game is executed, it is determined in S502, S504, and S506 that the round game is not in progress, the opening is not in progress, and the interval is not in progress, so it is determined whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed (S528). .. If it is determined that the ending effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S530), the operation of the condition device is stopped (S532), and the jackpot flag is set to a value of 0 (S534). ..

Then, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot symbol is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S536). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is a probability variation jackpot symbol (a predetermined transition condition is satisfied), a value of 10,000 is set in the probability variation counter and a value is set in the probability variation flag in order to generate a probability variation state (S538). In order to set 1 (S540) and simultaneously generate a time saving state, a value of 10,000 is set in the time saving counter (S542), a value of 1 is set in the time saving flag (S544), and the process proceeds to S546. .. Further, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol this time is not the probability variation jackpot symbol but the normal jackpot symbol, the game state is maintained in the normal state by skipping S538 to S544, and the process proceeds to S546. Subsequently, the jackpot game end command and the game state designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S546, S548) to end the jackpot game process. The game state specification command includes the values of the probability change flag and the time saving flag.

Next, the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60, particularly the processing of the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R (simply also referred to as the effect symbols) during the variation effect will be described. As the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60, as described above, the look-ahead judgment command (first special symbol look-ahead judgment command, second special symbol look-ahead judgment command), hold number instruction command (first) Special symbol hold number instruction command, 2nd special symbol hold number instruction command), change instruction command (1st special symbol change instruction command, 2nd special symbol change instruction command), symbol stop command, game state specification command, jackpot game start There are production commands, round game production commands, jackpot game end production commands, jackpot game end commands, and the like. Although not shown, the sub-integrated control device 90 sets different effect modes for the normal state and the probabilistic state based on the received game state designation command. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 displays the reserved symbol 372 (first reserved symbol 372a and second reserved symbol 372b) in the predetermined display mode on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 37 based on the received hold number instruction command. do. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol variation effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 90. This process is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every several ms). Further, FIGS. 16 to 18 are explanatory views showing an example of an effect display in the symbol variation effect processing.

[Design fluctuation effect processing]
In the symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 15, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the variation instruction command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S418 of the special symbol variation display related process ( S600) If it is determined that the signal has not been received, the process proceeds to S612. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation instruction command has been received, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination included in the fluctuation instruction command this time is a jackpot (S602), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined. The jackpot symbol showing the jackpot result is determined (S604), and if it is determined that the jackpot is not a jackpot, the missed symbol showing the missed result is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (S606). Further, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol included in the variation instruction command this time (S608). When the stop symbol and the effect pattern of the effect symbol are determined, the variable display of the effect symbol is started (S610, FIG. 16 (a)). As described above, the fluctuation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot determination, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the confirmed symbol (normal jackpot symbol, probabilistic jackpot symbol, or missed symbol). Therefore, the effect symbol can be determined by determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the finalized symbol of the special symbol from the effect symbol setting table stored in advance in the ROM 90b, and the effect pattern is determined. This can be performed by determining an effect pattern corresponding to the current gaming state and the variation pattern of the special symbol from the effect pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 90b. In S604, different jackpot symbols may be determined for the case of the probability variation jackpot and the case of the normal jackpot. For example, in the case of special figure 1 normal big hit symbol A or special figure 2 normal big hit symbol A, there is a high possibility that the first big hit symbol (for example, "222") is determined, and special figure 1 normal big hit symbol B or special figure 2 In the case of the normal jackpot symbol B, there is a high possibility that the second jackpot symbol (for example, "333") is determined, and in the case of the special figure 1 probability variation jackpot or the special figure 2 probability variation jackpot symbol, the third jackpot symbol (for example, "777") is likely to be determined. It may be something that is likely to determine ").

When it is determined that the symbol variation effect is started in S610 or the variation instruction command is not received in S600, then the symbol variation effect is performed with the reach effect pattern with reach (the effect pattern corresponding to each variation pattern P02 to P15). It is determined whether or not it is inside (S612). If it is determined that the symbol variation effect is being produced by the reach effect pattern, the reach effect process is performed (S614), and if it is determined that the symbol variation effect is being performed by the effect pattern without reach (the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern P01), S614 To skip.

In the reach effect processing of S614, when it is determined that the reach timing has been reached in the state where the left effect symbol 371L is stopped and displayed (FIG. 16 (b)), the right effect symbol 371R is set to the left effect symbol. The reach (normal reach) is started by stopping and displaying the symbol (for example, “2”) that matches 371L (FIG. 16 (c)). During the normal reach, the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner at the corners of the screen, and at the center of the screen, an effect using a predetermined character symbol 373a is performed. An effect of notifying a message suggesting (increasing) is also performed (FIG. 17 (a)). Further, in the reach effect processing in the effect pattern corresponding to any of the fluctuation patterns P04 to P15, the SP reach is developed when it is determined that it is the timing to develop from the normal reach to the SP reach. That is, it exceeds the first threshold value and develops into SP reach. When developing into SP reach, the right effect symbol 371R and the left effect symbol 371L in the variable display of the screen corner are changed to different symbols (for example, "3") from those during normal reach. During the SP reach, an effect using a predetermined character symbol 373b or the like is performed. For example, an effect of notifying a message suggesting that there is a possibility (further increase) of a probable change when developing into the SPSP reach is also performed. (Fig. 17 (b)). Further, in the reach effect processing in the effect pattern corresponding to any of the fluctuation patterns P08 to P15, the SPSP reach is developed when it is determined that it is time to develop from the SP reach to the SPSP reach. That is, it exceeds the second threshold value and develops into SPSP reach. When developing into SPSP reach, the right effect symbol 371R and the left effect symbol 371L in the variable display of the screen corner are changed to symbols different from those during SP reach (for example, "7"). During this SPSP reach, an effect using a predetermined character symbol 373c or the like is performed. It is done (Fig. 17 (c)).

When the reach effect processing is performed in S614 or it is determined in S612 that the pattern is not the reach effect pattern, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S320 of the special symbol game processing (S616). If it is determined that the signal has not been received, the symbol variation effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received, the effect symbol is confirmed (stopped) with the jackpot symbol or the off symbol determined in S604 or S606, the symbol variation effect is terminated (S614), and the symbol variation effect process is performed. To finish.

In S614, for example, the normal reach is terminated and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed (FIG. 18 (a)), the SP reach is terminated and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed (FIG. 18 (b)), and the SPSP reach is terminated. Then, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed (FIG. 18 (c)). As described above, when a big hit occurs from the SPSP reach, it always becomes a probable change big hit, so that the fact that the probable change is acquired may be notified as shown in FIG. 18 (c). Further, even when a big hit is generated from the normal reach or a big hit is generated from the SP reach, if it is a probable change big hit, the fact that the probable change is acquired may be notified. Although not shown, the off-design (“212”, “323”, “767”, etc.) may be confirmed and displayed after each reach is completed. In this embodiment, as the stage progresses to normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach, the expected value that a probable change state will occur after the big hit game is higher when a big hit is made, and the big hit when it develops to SPSP reach is always probable change. Since the jackpot (expected value of probability change is 100%), it is possible to match the reach effect with the game profit after the jackpot game is completed. Here, the player may feel dissatisfied due to the inconsistency between the production content and the game profit. For example, a player who sees a relatively long-time production such as developing to SPSP reach tends to have high expectations, so if the generated jackpot is a normal jackpot, the game profit (probability change state is not set) smaller than expected. ) May be dissatisfied. In this embodiment, by matching the reach production with the game profit after the jackpot game is completed, it is possible to prevent such dissatisfaction and obtain the game profit that meets the expectations of the player who saw the production. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being impaired.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, when the big hit game is executed after the special suggestion effect such as SPSP reach is executed, the special suggestion effect is executed after the normal suggestion effect such as normal reach is executed. The expected value that a probabilistic state occurs after the end of the big hit game is made higher than when the big hit game is executed without. In addition, the special suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the normal suggestion effect. For this reason, when it is suggested that the jackpot expectation is high, the expected value that a probability change state occurs after the jackpot game ends is also high, so that the reach effect suggesting the jackpot expectation and the game profit (expected value) are matched. It is possible to prevent the game from being spoiled. If the normal reach is the first reach (normal suggestion effect), the SP reach or SPSP reach is the second reach (special suggestion effect), and if the SP reach is the first reach (normal suggestion effect), the SPSP reach is the second. It becomes a reach (special suggestion production).

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the expected value that a probabilistic state occurs increases as the stage progresses to normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach, so that the reach effect and the game profit can be matched. The reach production during the design variation production is a production that attracts a high degree of attention from the player, and the player can easily hold expectations. Therefore, the game entertainment can be improved by matching the game profit with the game profit. In addition, since the jackpot when the SPSP reach is executed is always a probability variation jackpot, it is possible for the player to easily understand that the production content and the game profit are consistent.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, since the game profit that matches the reach effect suggesting the expectation of the big hit is set to the probable change state after the big hit game is completed, the game profit is obtained larger than the prize ball during one big hit game. It is possible to match with the probability change state that leads to. For this reason, it is possible to obtain a game profit that meets the expectations of the player, and it is possible to further improve the game interest.

In the pachinko machine 1, a first threshold value is set between the normal reach and the SP reach, and a second threshold value is set between the SP reach and the SPSP reach. Then, rather than the case where the normal reach is executed and the first threshold value is not exceeded (the case where the symbol variation effect ends without exceeding the first threshold value), the case where the first threshold value is exceeded and the SP reach is executed (the first threshold value). (When the symbol variation effect ends after exceeding), the expected value at which the probability variation state occurs is higher. Further, the SP SP reach is executed beyond the second threshold value (second) than when the SP reach is executed and the second threshold value is not exceeded (the symbol variation effect ends without exceeding the second threshold value). (When the symbol variation effect ends when the threshold value is exceeded), the expected value at which the probability variation state occurs is higher. From these facts, the more the effect (reach effect) progresses beyond the threshold value, the higher the expected value at which a probabilistic state occurs when a big hit occurs. Therefore, it is possible to match the extent to which the threshold is exceeded, that is, to what stage the reach develops, with the occurrence of a probabilistic state (acquisition of game profit). be able to.

In the pachinko machine 1, it is assumed that the pachinko machine 1 has a special figure 1 probabilistic jackpot symbol and a special figure 2 probabilistic jackpot symbol that executes a 15R jackpot game as a probabilistic jackpot, that is, has one type of probabilistic jackpot. For this reason, there is no difference in the number of rounds when the probability variation jackpot is reached in both the case where the normal reach is executed and the first threshold is not exceeded and the case where the first threshold is exceeded and the SP reach is executed. The expected value of the number of prize balls that can be obtained is the same. Similarly, in both cases where the SP reach is executed and the second threshold is not exceeded, and when the SP reach is exceeded and the SPSP reach is executed, the prize ball that can be obtained in the jackpot game when the probability variation jackpot is reached. The expected values of the numbers are the same. That is, in this embodiment, the game profit consistent with the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation is the game profit (probability change state) after the jackpot game ends, and the game profit during the jackpot game has the same configuration.

In the embodiment, the reach effect changes in order from normal reach to SP reach and from SP reach to SPSP reach one step at a time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and one step may be skipped (skip) and the change may occur at once. .. For example, the normal reach may be skipped and the SP reach may be changed. Further, the SP reach may be skipped and the normal reach may be changed to the SPSP reach. Even in such a case, the SPSP reach is performed, so that if a big hit is obtained, a probability change acquisition may be obtained. That is, the second reach is not limited to the one in which the second reach is executed after the first reach, and the second reach may be executed without the first reach being executed.

In the embodiment, three reach are provided as the reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the two reach may be provided. For example, it may be a simple effect that has only the first reach and the second reach, and draws the player's attention to whether or not the first threshold value is exceeded, that is, whether or not the player develops from the first reach to the second reach. Alternatively, the player may have a plurality of reach of 4 or more, and while diversifying the reach effect, the player may pay attention to how far the threshold value of 3 or more is exceeded, that is, to what stage the reach develops. If you have a plurality of reach of 4 or more, you may skip one step or a plurality of steps and change at once.

In the embodiment, when a big hit occurs after executing SPSP reach, the probability change big hit (probability change expected value is 100%) is always set, but the present invention is not limited to this. It suffices if the SP reach is higher than the normal reach, and the SPSP reach is higher than the SP reach when the probability change expectation value is higher when a big hit occurs.

In the embodiment, the normal suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect are set as the reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other effects other than the reach effect may be used. For example, it may be a so-called step-up notice effect in which the effect is stepwise changed from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order during the symbol variation effect. For example, in the step-up notice effect, the advance notice effect of the previous stage is used as the normal suggestion effect, the advance notice effect of the later stage is used as the special suggestion effect, and in the case of a normal big hit, the advance notice effect of the previous stage is executed, and the probability change big hit. In the case of, it may be possible to execute the advance notice production at a later stage. The step-up notice effect may have two or more stages. Alternatively, it may be a hold change advance notice effect in which the display mode such as the color and shape of the hold symbol 372 is changed according to the pre-reading result. For example, in the hold change notice effect, the hold symbol 372 displayed in the predetermined display mode when the hold occurs is changed to the normal display mode and further changed to the special display mode at the subsequent change timing. If the look-ahead result is a normal jackpot, the display mode can be changed to the normal display mode, and if the look-ahead result is a probabilistic jackpot, the display mode can be changed to the special display mode. It should be noted that the pending change notice effect may have two or more changes in the display mode.

In the embodiment, regardless of the game state, the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation and the game profit (probability variation expected value) are matched, but the game state is not limited to this, and the game state is limited to match. May be. For example, the matching may be achieved during the normal state, or the matching may be achieved during the probabilistic state. Alternatively, matching may be achieved with only one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

In the embodiment, it is assumed that whether or not the game state becomes the probabilistic state after the end of the big hit game is different, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the probabilistic state continues (the number of times the probabilistic state continues) may be different. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot symbol determination table of the modified example, and FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol variation pattern table of the modified example. The jackpot symbol determination table of the modified example has special figures 1 probabilistic jackpot symbols A to C and special figures 2 probabilistic jackpot symbols A to C as probabilistic jackpot symbols having different numbers of continuations of the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game. For example, in the probabilistic jackpot symbol A (special figure 1 probabilistic jackpot symbol A and special figure 2 probabilistic jackpot symbol A), the probability variation state continues 10 times, and the probabilistic jackpot symbol B (special figure 1 probabilistic jackpot symbol B and special figure) In the 2 probability variation jackpot symbol B), the probability variation state continues 100 times, and in the probability variation jackpot symbol C (special figure 1 probability variation jackpot symbol C and special figure 2 probability variation jackpot symbol C), the probability variation state continues 1000 times. It is supposed to be something. Since the normal jackpot symbol and the missed symbol are the same as those in the embodiment, the illustration and description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the special symbol variation pattern table of the modified example, the expected value of the number of continuations of the probabilistic state is associated with the expected value of the occurrence of the probabilistic state. That is, when the fluctuation patterns P02 and P03 are hit with a probability variation jackpot, a probability variation state with 10 continuations is given, and when the fluctuation patterns P04 to P07 are hit with a probability variation jackpot, a probability variation state with 100 continuations is given. Then, when a probability variation jackpot is obtained in the fluctuation patterns P08 to P15, a probability variation state in which the number of continuations is 1000 is given. In this way, the higher the expectation of a big hit, the greater the number of times the probable change state continues when a probable change big hit occurs. Therefore, as in the embodiment, it is possible to match the reach effect suggesting the degree of expectation with the probabilistic state (game profit), so that the effect content and the game profit cannot be matched, and the game interest is impaired. Can be prevented.

In the examples and modifications, the expected value related to the probabilistic state is exemplified as the game profit, such as the expected value of the probable change state after the end of the big hit game and the expected value of the number of times the probable change state is continued, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a normal jackpot, the time saving flag is set to a value of 1 after the big hit game is completed, and the probability variation flag is set to a value of 0 to generate a time saving state (a special state advantageous to the player) in a low probability state. It may be an expected value that becomes, or an expected value of the number of continuations in which the time saving state continues.

Further, it may be applied to a pachinko machine capable of generating a so-called small hit rush state. That is, when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the big hit symbol, the big hit game that opens the big winning opening is executed, and when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the small hit symbol, the big winning opening is opened for a shorter time than the big hit game. Is feasible, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed at the same time, and the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to be higher than that of the first special symbol and is low. In the probability state (normal state), the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is lengthened so that only the variation display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port is substantially performed, and the probability is high. In the state (probability variation state), it may be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a small hit rush state in which a small hit game is frequently executed by shortening the fluctuation time of the second special symbol. When applied to such a pachinko machine, the small hit rush state corresponds to a special state that is advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, it is sufficient to match the expected value of the small hit rush state and the expected number of times the small hit rush state is continued with the effect suggesting the expected degree of the big hit.

In addition, the game profit that the player can obtain during the big hit game, that is, the game profit that the player can obtain during the big hit game, is not limited to the one that aims to match the game profit that the player can obtain after the big hit game, such as the probability change state, the time saving state, and the small hit rush state. It may be matched with the number of prize balls in the jackpot game. For example, if the fluctuation patterns P02 and P03 are big hits, a 5R big hit game is executed, and if the fluctuation patterns P04 to P07 are big hits, a 10R big hit game is executed, and the fluctuation patterns P08 to P15 are used. In the case of a big hit, a big hit game of 15R may be executed. Further, the expected value including the expected value of the game profit during the jackpot game and the expected value of the game profit after the jackpot game may be matched with the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation degree. For example, when a big hit is obtained in the fluctuation patterns P02 and P03, a probability change big hit game of 5R is executed, and a probability change state in which the number of continuations is 10 times is given after the big hit game is completed, and the probability change big hit is obtained in the fluctuation patterns P04 to P07. In that case, a 10R jackpot game is executed, and after the jackpot game is completed, a probability variation state of 100 continuations is given, and when a probability variation jackpot is achieved in the fluctuation patterns P08 to P15, a 15R jackpot game is executed. After the jackpot game is completed, a probability variation state in which the number of fluctuations is 1000 times may be given. In this way, both the expected value during the jackpot game and the expected value after the jackpot game are consistent with the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation degree. For this reason, a player who sees a production with a high expectation of a big hit, such as SPSP reach, has even greater expectations and can further improve the game interest.

In the embodiment, the present invention executes a jackpot game in which the jackpot 25 is opened when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and if the jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol, the game shifts to a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. It was decided to apply to the pachinko machine 1. However, if a second big winning opening having a specific area (probability change opening) is provided inside and a game ball entering the second big winning opening passes through the specific area during the big hit game, the probable change state is reached after the big hit game is completed. It may be applied to a pachinko machine that shifts to. In this pachinko machine, as a big hit symbol of a special symbol, a big hit symbol for probabilistic change in which a big hit game is executed in a mode in which a game ball can easily enter the probable change mouth, and a big hit game in a mode in which a game ball is difficult to enter in the probable change mouth. Has a normal jackpot symbol and is executed. The pachinko machine of this modification may be provided with only one large winning opening, and the probabilistic opening provided in the large winning opening may be effective only in a predetermined round.

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

The correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 90 and the effect symbol control device 91 that execute the processes of S612 and S614 of the symbol variation effect process correspond to the "suggestion effect execution means", and the normal reach is the "normal suggestion effect (first reach). When SP reach or SPSP reach corresponds to "special suggestion effect (second reach effect)" and SP reach corresponds to "normal suggestion effect (first reach effect)" SPSP reach corresponds to "special suggestion production (second reach production)". The sub-integrated control device 90 and the effect symbol control device 91 that execute the symbol variation effect processing (excluding S612 and S614) correspond to the "symbol variation effect execution means". The main control device 60 that executes the jackpot game processing S536 to S544 corresponds to the "special state transition means". Regarding the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem in the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

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

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper pan, 12 Lower pan, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operating gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st starting port, 23a 1st Start port switch, 24 2nd start port switch, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close vane, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 big prize opening, 25a big prize opening switch, 25b open / close plate, 25c big prize opening solenoid, 26 Ordinary winning opening, 26a Ordinary winning opening switch, 29 Out opening, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special Symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 normal Symbol hold number display device (normal symbol hold number display device), 37 effect symbol display device, 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 372 hold symbol, 372a first hold symbol, 372b second hold symbol, 373 373a, 373b, 373c Character design, 38 center accessory, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main control device , 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 Game board relay terminal board, 62 Design display device relay terminal board, 63 Directional relay terminal board, 64 Back wiring relay terminal board, 65 External connection terminal board, 67 Setting key switch, 68 RAM clear switch, 69 setting display device, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch , 83 launch motor, 90 sub integrated controller, 90a CPU, 90 b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect symbol control device, 100-hole computer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that makes a hit / fail judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and executes a big hit game when the hit / fail judgment determines a big hit.
As an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation before the result of the hit / fail determination is displayed, a normal suggestion effect and a special suggestion effect that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal suggestion are feasible. Equipped with means of execution
The special suggestion effect may be executed following the normal suggestion effect.
When the jackpot game is executed after the special suggestion effect is executed, the jackpot game is executed without executing the special suggestion effect after the normal suggestion effect is executed. A gaming machine that raises the expected value of the gaming profit that a player can obtain with a jackpot game.

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