JP2021159246A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of setting an electronic support state, with enhanced game amusements.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so that, in a non-electronic support state, if first variation is performed, sometimes a jackpot game is started by stop display of jackpot patterns, and if second variation is performed, sometimes the jackpot game is started by stop display of the jackpot patterns, and sometimes an electronic support state is set via no jackpot game, by stop display of electronic support patterns. Therefore in the non-electronic support state, if the first variation is performed to a player, the game machine can allow the player to expect stop display of the jackpot patterns; however, if the second variation is performed, the game machine can allow the player to expect not only stop display of the jackpot pattern, but also stop display of the electronic support pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

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

A gaming machine is known that includes a first starting port and a second starting port, and displays a special symbol in a variable manner when a game ball enters the first starting port or the second starting port. In such a gaming machine, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is executed.

Then, among the gaming machines capable of executing the jackpot game as described above, after the jackpot game is completed, the gaming machine capable of setting the electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port becomes high. Exists (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2019-170421

However, a gaming machine capable of setting an electric support state has been widely recognized by players in recent years, and there is a problem that it cannot be said that the gaming interest is sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of setting an electric support state and capable of enhancing the interest of gaming.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
Based on the game ball entering the first starting port, the first variation executing means capable of executing the first variation, which is the variation display of the first special symbol, and the first variation executing means.
Based on the game ball entering the second starting port, the second variation executing means capable of executing the second variation, which is the variation display of the second special symbol, and the second variation executing means.
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, and
As the game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which the game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop and display the electric support symbol. In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation, the big hit game is not performed and the said. The feature is that the electric support state is set instead of the non-electric support state.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
In the electric support state, the probability that the jackpot game will be performed based on the second fluctuation once is 1/N.
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the electric support symbol in the second fluctuation, the first fluctuation and the first fluctuation after the electric support state is set unless the jackpot game is started. The electric support state may be continuously set until the total number of executions of the second variation reaches a specified number of times that is 10 times or more that of N.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The electric support state may be set based on the end of the jackpot game.
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the electric support symbol in the second fluctuation, the electric support state is set as compared with the case where the electric support state is set based on the end of the big hit game. It may be easy to set the support state continuously.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
In the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop and display the small hit symbol.
Based on the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed in the second variation, it is possible to execute a small hit game in which the variable entrance is in a state where the ball can enter.
It may be possible to execute the big hit game based on the fact that the game ball enters the variable entrance port during the small hit game and the entered game ball passes through the specific area.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The second starting port can be changed into a state in which the ball cannot enter and a state in which the ball can enter.
It is possible to execute a game per normal drawing in which the second starting port is in a state where the ball can be entered.
In the electric support state, since the game is executed more frequently than in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than in the non-electric support state. And
In the non-electric support state, the first time during which the second starting port is in the ball-entry state is the first time, and the second time is longer than the first time. It may be possible to perform a game per figure.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the game per second normal figure is performed in the non-electric support state, it may be possible to execute the first suggestion effect suggesting that the electric support state is easy to set.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the non-electric support state is set, if the start of the second fluctuation is suspended, the second suggestion effect suggesting that the start of the second fluctuation is suspended can be executed. May be.

According to the present invention, in a gaming machine in which the electric support state can be set, it is possible to enhance the game interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type per 1 type of this Example, and the type per 2 types. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the single electric support state of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device 41 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode of the game when the 1st special figure is variable-displayed in the non-electric support state of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode in the case of changing display of the 2nd special figure in the electric support state of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode in the case of changing display of the 2nd special figure in the non-electric support state of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game per short normal figure, and the game per long normal figure of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing which is executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the reception command of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific out-of-specification symbol which the independent electric support state of the modification 1 is set. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the single electric support state of the modification 2.

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

Further, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board composition:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Modification example;
E-1. Modification 1:
E-2. Modification 2:

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

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

An upper dish portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls rented out via a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball rented out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 or a game paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7. The sphere is stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the launch handle 9 is connected to a launch device unit mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9, and a game ball stored in the upper plate portion 7 is supplied to the launch device unit. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit, the launch motor built in the launcher unit rotates, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle.

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

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

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

A central device 40 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided substantially in the center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effect can be displayed on the display screen thereof. The detailed display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later.

Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a first start port 24 is provided, which is a start port in which the size of the opening is invariant (constant) and the game ball can always enter. ing. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 24 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 24, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

Further, a left normal symbol operating gate 71 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the lower left of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, and a game is provided inside the left normal symbol operating gate 71. A left gate sensor 71s (see FIG. 3) that detects the passage of a sphere is provided. Further, in the lower right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a right normal symbol operating gate 72 through which the game ball can pass is provided, and inside the right normal symbol operating gate 72, A right gate sensor 72s (see FIG. 3) that detects the passage of the game ball is provided. Since the left normal symbol operating gate 71 and the right normal symbol operating gate 72 have the same function, they are collectively referred to as "ordinary symbol operating gates 71 and 72" in the present specification unless they are particularly distinguished. do. Further, since the left gate sensor 71s and the right gate sensor 72s also have the same functions, they are collectively referred to as “gate sensors 71s, 72s” in the present specification unless they are particularly distinguished.

Further, below the right normal symbol actuating gate 72, a second starting port 25, which is an entry port (starting opening) at which the possibility of entering the game ball changes, is provided. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening / closing door 26 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright so that the game ball cannot enter. It is possible to change between a closed state (a state in which the ball cannot be entered) and an open state in which the opening / closing door 26 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter the ball (the state in which the ball can be entered). FIG. 2 shows how the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, below the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. It is possible to change between a state in which the ball cannot be entered) and an open state in which the opening / closing door 29 is rotated toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can be entered (the state in which the ball can be entered). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28.

Further, below the second starting port 25 in the game area 21 (lower right corner of the game area 21), a projecting body 33 projecting forward (on the player side) from the surface of the game board 20 is provided. The upper surface of the projecting body 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and is a rolling surface 34 on which the game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (center side of the pachinko machine 1). A small winning opening 35 (variable entry opening) is provided in the middle portion of the rolling surface 34 (the middle portion in the rolling direction of the game ball). The small winning opening 35 is provided with an opening / closing door 36 (hatched portion in the drawing) that is slidable (movable) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) forward. It is possible to change between a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and an open state in which the opening / closing door 36 slides (moves) to the rear side so that the game ball can enter. The game ball that rolls on the rolling surface 34 naturally enters the small winning opening 35 when the small winning opening 35 is open, and enters the small winning opening 35 when the small winning opening 35 is closed. It will pass above the small winning opening 35 (opening / closing door 36) without entering the ball 35.

The game ball that has entered the small winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38 (so-called “V”, the broken line portion in the figure) through the passage 37 (broken line portion in the figure) provided inside the projecting body 33. .. At least a part of the front wall of the projecting body 33 is formed by a transparent plate (having light transmission property), and the player enters the small winning opening 35 through the front wall of the projecting body 33. Can be visually recognized as being guided to the specific port 38. A small winning opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the small winning opening 35, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the small winning opening 35. Further, a specific mouth sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific mouth 38, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the specific mouth 38.

Further, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, another entry port 30 through which the game ball can enter, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. Has been done. Further, an out port 32 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 21, and any of the above-mentioned first start port 24, second start port 25, large winning opening 28, small winning opening 35, and other entry opening 30 The game ball that did not enter the game is discharged from the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 20.

A game ball flowing down the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the left normal symbol operating gate 71 and the first starting port 24 described above. On the other hand, in the right normal symbol operating gate 72, the second starting port 25, the large winning opening 28, and the small winning opening 35, a game ball flowing down the area to the right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is provided. It is possible to enter (or pass through) the ball. In the following, firing a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as “left-handed”, and is on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so that it flows down the area is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and the game ball enters the second starting port 25. In that case, four game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the entry port 30, five game balls are paid out to the player. Further, when a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, 10 game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the small winning opening 35, 3 game balls are paid out.

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

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

The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, and a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25. The large winning opening sensor 28s that detects the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28, the left gate sensor 71s that detects the game ball that has passed through the left normal symbol operating gate 71, and the game ball that has passed through the right normal symbol operating gate 72. A right gate sensor 72s for detecting, a small winning opening sensor 35s for detecting a game ball entering the small winning opening 35, a specific opening sensor 38s for detecting a game ball entering the specific opening 38, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives the input of the detection signal of the game ball from these sensors or the like, the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, etc. issue a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input. It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

Further, the main control board 200 has a second starting port (for opening and closing the second starting port 25) for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation. The solenoid 26m and the opening / closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 are used to open and close the large winning opening 28 (to open and close the large winning opening 28), and the large winning opening solenoid 29m and the small winning opening 35. A small winning opening solenoid 35m (for opening and closing the small winning opening 35), a segment display unit 50, and the like for opening and closing the opening / closing door 36 are connected to the provided opening / closing door 36. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals toward the second starting port solenoid 26m, the large winning opening solenoid 29m, the small winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display unit 50.

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the gaming ball into the second starting port 25 is appropriately set. Specifically, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is "The frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low (the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is open is high. It is set to "low) non-electric support state" or "electric support state in which the game ball enters the second starting port 25 frequently (the second starting port 25 is frequently opened)". Then, in the non-electric support state, the game ball is more likely to enter the first start port 24 than in the second start port 25, and in the electric support state, the game ball is in the second start port 25 rather than the first start port 24. Easy to enter. Therefore, in the non-electric support state, the player can be made to hit left (aim to enter the first starting port 24), and in the electric support state, the player can be made to hit right (No. 1). 2 It is possible to aim for the ball to enter the starting port 25).

The segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the segment display unit 50 is in the electric support state described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the electric support display unit 58, and during the electric support state, the three LEDs are turned on to be in the electric support state. Is shown. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handed operation is performed. During the electric support state, the game ball frequently enters the second starting port 25, and the right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, the right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. It is beneficial for the player to do. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is urged to perform right-handed striking by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed striking display unit 59.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24 (mainly during the non-electric support state). When a left-handed game ball enters the first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, based on the determination random number, a jackpot determination for determining whether it is a "big hit" or a "missing" is performed. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When a right-handed game ball enters the second starting port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, based on the determination random number, a big hit determination is performed to determine which of "big hit", "small hit", "off", and "single electric support". That is, when it is determined as "big hit" or "missing" based on the determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (when detected by the second starting port sensor 25s). Not only that, it may be judged as "small hit" or "single electric support".

As will be described in detail later, if a big hit is determined to be a "big hit", a big hit game is performed, and if a "small hit" is determined, a small hit game is performed. In addition, when it is determined as "single electric support" in the big hit determination, the "electric support state" is set without performing the big hit game or the small hit game. In the present specification, the "electric support state" that is set without performing the big hit game or the small hit game is also expressed as "single electric support state".

In this specification, the "first special symbol" is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the "second special symbol" is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, when the "first special figure" and the "second special figure" are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a "special symbol".

Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described. FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The unit 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged on each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure are variablely displayed by switching the LED that lights up among the nine LEDs in each display unit, and the predetermined LED among the nine LEDs is turned on. Is stopped and displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first special figure, 200 types of "big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300)" and one type of "off symbol (off symbol 301)" can be stopped and displayed. In addition, as the second special figure, 200 kinds of "big hit symbols (big hit symbols 401-600)", 100 kinds of "small hit symbols (small hit symbols 601-700)", and 100 kinds of "single electric support symbols (single)". "Electric support symbol 701-800)" and one type of "off symbol (off symbol 801)" can be stopped and displayed. The types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs that are lit.

If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure" in this specification) is "big hit", the first special figure is It is stopped and displayed at any of "big hit symbols 101 to 300", and when it is "off", the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at "off symbol 301". In the "big hit determination for the first special figure", the "big hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/300.

Further, when the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure" in the present specification) is "big hit", the second special If the figure is stopped and displayed at any of "big hit symbols 401-600", and if it is "small hit", the second special figure is stopped displayed at any of "small hit symbols 601-700" and "single electric support". If it is, the second special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the "single electric support symbols 701 to 800", and if it is "off", the second special figure is stopped and displayed at "off symbol 801". .. In the "big hit judgment for the second special figure", it is judged as "big hit" with a probability of about 1/300, and it is judged as "small hit" with a probability of about 1/60, and it is about 1/10. It is judged as "single electric support" with the probability of.

As described above, in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", not only the case where it is determined to be "big hit" or "missing" but also the case where it is determined to be "small hit" or "single electric support". However, in the "big hit judgment about the second special figure", it is judged as "single electric support" only when "non-electric support state" is set, and "electric support state" is set. If it is, it will not be judged as "single electric support". Specifically, in the "big hit judgment about the second special figure" in the "electric support state", it is judged whether it is a "big hit", a "small hit", or a "missing", and in the "non-electric support state", " In the "big hit determination for the second special figure", it is determined whether it is a "big hit", a "small hit", a "single electric support", or a "missing".

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

<Big hit game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a big hit game in which a round game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is performed a plurality of times. When a game ball enters the big winning opening 28, many game balls are paid out (10 game balls are paid out for each game ball entered), so the big hit game is an advantageous game for the player. Is. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning opening 28, it is naturally beneficial for the player to make a right-handed ball during the big hit game. Therefore, even during the big hit game, as in the electric support state, right-handed striking is urged by lighting two LEDs arranged on the right-handed striking display unit 59 of the segment display unit 50. In this embodiment, as such a big hit game, it is possible to execute "per one type" and "per two types" having different start triggers.

<Per type>
One type of hit is when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with either big hit symbol (when the result of the big hit judgment for the first special figure or the second special figure is "big hit"). Is started on. As for this one type, it is possible to execute a plurality of types in which the "number of round games" and the "game state after the end of the big hit game" are different depending on the "type of the jackpot symbol displayed stopped".

That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at "big hit symbol 101-200" (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbol, the probability is 50%. In), "per one type in which six round games are played and the game state after the big hit game ends is the electric support state (also referred to as" one type of 6R electric support "in this specification)" is lined up. Will be. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed as "big hit symbol 201-300" (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, there is a 50% probability), "6 round games are played. This is performed, and per type (also referred to as "1 type of 6R non-electric support" in the present specification) in which the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes the non-electric support state is performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at "big hit symbol 401-560" (when the second special figure is stopped displayed by the big hit symbol, the probability is 80%. In), "per one type in which 10 round games are played and the game state after the big hit game ends is the electric support state (also referred to as" one type of 10R electric support "in this specification)" is lined up. Will be. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as "big hit symbol 561-600" (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, there is a 20% probability), "10 round games are played. This is performed, and per type (also referred to as "1 type of 10R non-electric support" in the present specification) in which the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes the non-electric support state is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games is more when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol than when the first special figure is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol. A lot of big hit games are played. Further, the electric support state is set with a higher probability after the big hit game is completed when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol than when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. For this reason, it is better when the variation display of the second special figure (big hit judgment for the second special figure) is performed than when the variation display of the first special figure (big hit judgment for the first special figure) is performed. It is advantageous for the player.

<Per 2 types>
The above has been described for each type. On the other hand, the two types are started when the game ball enters the specific opening 38 (see FIG. 2). That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the small hit symbols (when the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is "small hit"), the small hit is displayed. A small hit game is performed in which the winning opening 35 (see FIG. 2) is opened. Then, when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 and the game ball enters the specific opening 38 during this small hit game, the two types of hits are started. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a small hit game is performed, if a right-handed hit is performed, the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 with a probability of almost 100%. Therefore, when the small hit game is performed, the two types of hits are performed with a probability of almost 100%.

As for the two types of hits, it is possible to execute a plurality of types in which the "number of round games" and the "game state after the end of the big hit game" are different depending on the "type of the small hit symbol displayed stopped". That is, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as "small hit symbol 601 to 680" (the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol and the two types of hits are hit. If it is started, there is an 80% probability), "10 round games are played, and the game state after the big hit game ends is the electric support state. (Also called "per seed") ”is performed. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as "small hit symbol 681-700" (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol and two types of hits are started, there is a 20% probability. ), "Per 2 types in which 10 round games are played and the game state after the big hit game ends is a non-electric support state (also referred to as" 2 types of 10R non-electric support "in this specification)" Will be done.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variation display of the second special figure is performed, two types may be performed. For this reason as well, when the variation display of the second special figure (big hit judgment for the second special figure) is performed rather than when the variation display of the first special figure (big hit judgment for the first special figure) is performed. It can be said that this is more advantageous for the player.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, any of "per 6R electric support", "per 10R electric support", and "per 2 types of 10R electric support" was played. In this case, the electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed, and this electric support state is set to 100 times of symbol variation games (the first special figure and the second special figure) unless a new big hit game is performed. It is continuously set until the variable display) is performed. Then, when the symbol variation game is performed 100 times, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. In other words, when the electric support state is set with the end of the big hit game, the remaining number of symbol variation games that can be executed in the electric support state (also referred to as "electric support number" in this specification) is 100 times. Is set to. For the player, the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state. Therefore, in the electric support state, before the non-electric support state is set (before the electric support state ends). ) It is possible to expect the player to start the jackpot game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when 10 game balls enter (10 counts) or 30 seconds have passed, and therefore, in most cases, one round. In the game, 100 game balls (10 counts x 10 payouts) are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, the big hit game with a large number of round games pays out more game balls to the player than the big hit game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to perform a big hit game with a larger number of round games.

During the execution of the jackpot game described above, the number of round games of the jackpot game being executed is displayed on the round display unit 55 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display unit 55, and in this round display unit 55, the left and middle LEDs of the three LEDs are turned on to perform a round game. It indicates that the number of big hit games is being executed 6 times, and that the number of round games is 10 times the big hit game is being executed by turning on the right and middle LEDs.

<Independent electric support state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "big hit determination for the second special figure" is performed in the non-electric support state, it may be determined as "single electric support". In this case, the second special figure The figure is stopped and displayed at any of "single electric support symbols 701 to 800".

Then, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed in any of the "single electric support symbols 701 to 800" in the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 6, the big hit game and the small hit game are not performed. , The electric support state is set instead of the non-electric support state that has been set up to that point. That is, the "single electric support state" is set. Then, in this electric support state (single electric support state), unless a new big hit game is performed, 4000 times (specified number of times) of symbol variation games (variation display of the first special figure and the second special figure) are performed. It is continuously set until it is performed (the number of electric support is set to 4000).

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", a big hit is determined with a probability of about 1/300, and one type of hit is performed, which is about 1/60. It is determined that there is a small hit with a probability, and two types of hits are made (via a small hit game). That is, when the variation display of the second special figure is performed, the big hit game (per one type or one type 2) is performed with a probability of about 1/50. Therefore, in the electric support state in which the second special figure is frequently displayed in a variable manner, the big hit game is almost certainly performed before the symbol variable game is performed 4000 times. From this, it can be said that the "single electric support state" is an electric support state that continues until the next big hit game is performed.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, as described above, "big hit determination for the first special figure" and variation display of the first special figure are performed, but these jackpot determination and variation display are for the game. The ball is not performed immediately after entering the first starting port 24, but the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure reservation is stored up to four. The stored number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53, and in the first special figure holding display unit 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 0, and lighting 1 LED indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1. It indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 2, and blinking 1 LED indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs is the 1st. Indicates that the number of special figures on hold is four.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, "big hit determination for the second special figure" and variation display of the second special figure are performed as described above, but these jackpot determination and variation display are also performed. , The game ball is not played immediately after entering the second starting port 25, but the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure reservation is also stored up to four. The stored number of the second special figure hold (the number of the second special figure hold) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the second special figure holding display unit 54, and in the second special figure holding display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 0, and turning on 1 LED indicates that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs. It indicates that the number of 2nd special figure hold is 2, and blinking 1 LED indicates that the number of 2nd special figure hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs is the 2nd. Indicates that the number of special figures on hold is four.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the variable display of any of the special symbols, the final display of any of the special symbols, the big hit game, and the small hit game, the first special symbol is held or the second is held. Even if the special figure reservations are stored, the jackpot judgment and fluctuation display related to these reservations are not performed. In addition, when only the first special figure hold is stored out of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first special figure hold that are stored first are stored. Variable display is performed, but if the second special figure hold is memorized, the jackpot judgment related to the second special figure hold and the second special figure hold regardless of whether the first special figure hold is memorized or not. Variable display is performed. That is, the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner in preference to the first special figure (it has a so-called priority variable function of the second special figure).

<Variable display of normal symbols, games per ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can pass through the left normal symbol operating gate 71, and a right-handed game ball can pass through the right normal symbol operating gate 72. The game ball passes through either the left normal symbol operating gate 71 or the right normal symbol operating gate 72 (normal symbol operating gates 71, 72), and the game ball passes through either the left gate sensor 71s or the right gate sensor 72s (gate). When detected by the sensors 71s, 72s), a predetermined judgment random number (a judgment random number for hitting a normal figure described later) is acquired, and based on the judgment random number, it is judged whether it is "hit a normal figure" or "off". Make a hit judgment. That is, the hit judgment may be performed regardless of whether the player is left-handed or right-handed.

Then, based on the result of this normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal figure display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the general figure display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variablely displayed by switching the LED that is lit among the two LEDs on the normal figure display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed by setting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as normal symbols, a symbol 900 per normal figure in which the left LED is turned on, a symbol 901 per normal figure in which the right LED is turned on, and left and right (2) It is possible to stop and display three types of symbols 902 that are out of the ordinary with the LED of one) turned on. If the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at either the normal symbol per symbol 900 or 901, and if the normal symbol hit judgment result is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is displayed. Is stopped and displayed with a symbol 902 that is out of the ordinary. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol that hits the normal symbol or a symbol that is out of the ordinary symbol, a display that maintains the stopped display state of the symbol until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display). I do. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol hit game is performed in which the second start port 25 is closed after the second start port 25 is opened.

The non-electric support state and the electric support state (including the single electric support state) described above are the probabilities of being determined to be "per-figure hit" in the normal-figure hit determination (also referred to as "general-figure hit probability" in the present specification). It is set by changing the mode of the variable display of the normal symbol and the mode of the game per normal symbol. That is, in the non-electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is about 1/100, and it is easy to select a long time as the fluctuation time of a normal symbol (1000 msec, 2000 msec, or 3000 msec is evenly selected. The second starting port 25 is opened for a short time (16 ms x 1 time) during the normal game.

On the other hand, in the electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is about 99/100, and it is easy to select a short time as the fluctuation time of a normal symbol (1000 msec, 1252 msec, 1500 msec is equal). The second start port 25 is open for a long time (840 ms x 2 times) during the game per game. As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency (ratio) of the second starting port 25 being opened is low, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is also low. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency (ratio) of the second starting port 25 being opened increases, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 also increases.

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

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

FIG. 7A conceptually shows how the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed at any of the symbols "1" to "9", and then the right decorative symbol 41c is stopped and displayed. Finally, the intermediate decorative symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above (the first). It is configured to correspond to 1 special figure or 2 special figure).

Specifically, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter, "doublet"). (Also known as) is displayed as a stop. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are the first special combination (for example, "2-4-6", hereinafter "the first special symbol". ") Is displayed as a stop. Further, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as the "single electric support symbol", the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are the second special combination (for example, "1-3-5", hereinafter "the first". It is also called "2 special") and is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are the same symbol and the symbol combination (the first special item and the second special item are not aligned). Except, it will be stopped and displayed at (hereinafter also referred to as "separate eyes"). The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed are in a state of being stopped and displayed (confirmed) until the final display time of the special symbol elapses.

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

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left decorative symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are “doublet”. , "First special eye", or "second special eye", when the stop display is made, the middle decorative symbol 41b, which is stopped and displayed at the end, is stopped and displayed, and "doublet". , "First special item", and "second special item" may be stopped and displayed, and the player pays close attention to the variable display of the decorative symbol (symbol variation effect). In this way, the two decorative symbols (decorative symbols excluding one of the plurality of decorative symbols) can be any one of "doublet", "first special eye", and "second special eye". The effect performed in a state where the display is stopped and the last decorative pattern is changed and displayed is called "reach effect", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach effect.

Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for showing the number of the first special figure hold and a second hold display area 41e for showing the second special figure hold number. Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold (small circular symbol in the figure)) is displayed by displaying the same number of "hold symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the number of the first special figure hold in the first hold display area 41d. The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure hold number is indicated by displaying the same number of “holding symbols” as the second special figure hold number (upper limit number is 4) in the second hold display area 41e. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, it is shown that the number of the first special figure reserved is four and the number of the second special figure reserved is also four. As a matter of course, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50 Matches the number of holds shown.

<Main modes of progress of the game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game is mainly carried out in the following modes. 8 and 9 are explanatory views showing the main game progress modes of the present embodiment. Among them, FIG. 8 shows the progress mode of the main game in the non-electric support state, and FIG. 9 shows the progress mode of the main game in the electric support state (including the single electric support state). Has been done.

During the non-electric support state, the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is opened is low. Therefore, it is rare that the game ball enters the second starting port 25 even if the "right-handed" is performed. Therefore, during the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 8, a game aiming at entering the ball into the first starting port 24 by performing "left-handed" (a game in which the variation display of the first special figure is exclusively performed). , Also referred to as "the first special figure-based game" in this specification) is performed. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 by hitting the left side (ev.1), the "big hit determination for the first special figure" is performed and the variation display of the first special figure is performed (). ev.2). In the "big hit determination for the first special figure", the "big hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/300, so in most cases, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a missed symbol. While repeating such fluctuation display of the first special figure, if it is determined as "big hit" in the "big hit judgment for the first special figure", the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.3). One type is performed (ev.4).

Then, when this one type is completed, as described above with reference to FIG. 5A, the gaming state is set to the non-electric support state with a probability of about 50% (ev.5), and the probability of about 50%. The game state is set to the electric support state (electric support state with 100 electric support times) (ev. 6). Of these, when the game state is set to the non-electric support state (ev. 5), the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is opened remains low, so that the above-mentioned left-handed game (FIG. The first special figure-based game shown in 8) will be repeated. Even if the game state is set to the electric support state (ev.6), if 100 symbol variation games are performed without the big hit game being performed after that (the number of electric support is 0). Then, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, and the above-mentioned left-handed game (the game mainly based on the first special figure shown in FIG. 8) is performed again.

On the other hand, when the game state is set to the electric support state (ev.6), the following game is performed. That is, during the electric support state, the second starting port 25 is frequently opened, and it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, during the electric support state, as shown in FIG. 9, a game aiming at entering the ball into the second starting port 25 by performing "right-handed" (a game in which the variable display of the second special figure is exclusively performed, this book In the specification, "a game based on the second special figure") is performed. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (ev.11), the "big hit determination for the second special figure" is performed and the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev.12).

In the "big hit determination for the second special figure", as in the "big hit determination for the first special figure", the "big hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/300. Then, when it is determined as "big hit", the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.13), and one type of hit is performed (ev.14).

Then, when this type 1 hit is completed, as described above with reference to FIG. 5B, the gaming state is set to the non-electric support state with a probability of about 50% (ev.15), and the probability of about 50%. The game state is set to the electric support state (electric support state with 100 electric support times) (ev. 16).

In addition, in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", it is determined as a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/60. Then, when it is determined as "small hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (ev.17), and the small hit game is performed (ev.18). Then, when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 during the small hit game and the game ball enters the specific opening 38 (ev. 19), two types of hits are performed (ev. 20). Of course, even if the small hit game is performed, if the game ball does not enter the specific mouth 38 (ev.23), the two types of hits are not performed, but in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the small hit game is performed. In that case, if a right-handed hit is made, there is almost a 100% probability that the game ball will enter the small winning opening 35. Therefore, when the small hit game is performed, the two types of hits are performed with a probability of almost 100%, and when the variation display of the second special figure is performed, the probability of about 1/60 is (. Two types of hits will be made (via a small hit game).

Then, when the two types are completed, as described above with reference to FIG. 5C, the gaming state is set to the non-electric support state with a probability of about 20% (ev.21), and the probability of about 80% is about 80%. The game state is set to the electric support state (ev.22). Of these, when the game state is set to the electric support state (ev.22), the frequency of the second starting port 25 being opened remains high, so that the above-mentioned right-handed game (FIG. 9) The second special figure-based game shown in (1) will be repeated. On the other hand, when the game state is set to the non-electric support state (ev.21), the above-mentioned left-handed game (game based on the first special figure) is performed using FIG. Become. Further, even if the game state is set to the electric support state (ev.22), if 100 symbol variation games are performed without the big hit game being performed thereafter (the number of electric support is 0). Then, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, and the above-mentioned left-handed game (the game mainly based on the first special figure shown in FIG. 8) is performed again.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "big hit determination for the second special figure (variation display of the second special figure)" is performed during the electric support state, the second special figure is the big hit symbol. In addition to the case where the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the player can be made to feel that the big hit game is performed. In other words, in the electric support state, the probability that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the fluctuation display of the second special figure is about 1/300, and the probability that the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed is about 1/60. It is possible to make the player feel that the jackpot game is performed with a probability of about 1/50 of the total.

<Gameability 1 related to the independent electric support state>
Here, as described above, since the ball enters the second starting port 25 frequently in the electric support state, naturally, the second special figure hold tends to increase during the electric support state. Therefore, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, there is a possibility that the second special figure hold stored in the electric support state remains (is stored as it is).

For example, although the electric support state is set after the end of each type or 2 types (ev.6, ev.16, ev22), 100 times of symbol variation games are performed thereafter, and the electric support state is set. When the non-electric support state is set instead of, there is a high possibility that the second special figure hold stored during the electric support state remains (is stored as it is). In addition, even when the non-electric support state is set after the end of these big hit games (ev.15, ev.21), although the one-type or two-type per is started in the electric support state, the electric support state is also in effect. There is a high possibility that the second special figure hold stored (during the electric support state before the big hit game) remains (is stored as it is).

And, like these, when the second special figure hold stored in the electric support state remains (is stored as it is), even though it is in the non-electric support state, "the second special figure" (Variation display of the second special figure) ”will be performed.

In this way, when the "big hit judgment for the second special figure (variation display of the second special figure)" is performed during the non-electric support state, the "big hit judgment for the second special figure (first)" is performed during the electric support state. 2 In addition to the events that occur when "Fluctuating display of special figures)" is performed, the events shown in bold frames in FIG. 10 occur. That is, in the "big hit determination for the second special figure (variation display of the second special figure)" in the non-electric support state, it is determined as "single electric support" with a probability of about 1/10. Then, when it is determined as "single electric support" in the big hit determination, the second special figure is stopped and displayed as "single electric support symbol" (ev.30), and (big hit game or small hit game is performed). The electric support state (electric support state with 4000 electric support times) is set (ev.31). That is, the "single electric support state" is set.

When such an electric support state (single electric support state) with 4000 electric support times is set, the game of the second special figure shown in FIG. 9 is performed, and the "second special" is performed during the electric support state. When the jackpot judgment for the figure (variation display of the second special figure) is performed, it is about 1/50 (about 1/300 of the probability per type + about 1/60 of the probability per 2 types). ), A big hit game is played. Therefore, in this case, before 4000 times of the symbol variation game is performed (before the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, the decrease of the player's ball is suppressed). The big hit game will surely be performed. Therefore, even when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the "single electric support symbol" and the "single electric support state" is set, the big hit game is performed for the player (the big hit game is performed). It can make you feel (as if it was confirmed to be done).

Therefore, when the "big hit judgment for the second special figure (variation display of the second special figure)" is performed during the non-electric support state, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, and the second In addition to the case where the special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the "single electric support symbol", it is possible to make the player feel that the big hit game is performed. can. In other words, when the second special figure hold is stored in the non-electric support state, the probability that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the fluctuation display of the second special figure is about 1/300, and the small hit symbol is stopped. The jackpot game is played with a probability of about 1/60, which is the total of about 1/60 of the probability of displaying and about 1/10 of the probability of stopping and displaying the "single electric support symbol". It can make the player feel as if it were being played.

Further, the game proceeds in the above-described manner using FIG. 10 when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, and the second special figure hold stored in the electric support state is held. This is the case when it is carried over to the non-electric support state. After the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, it is difficult to newly store the second special figure hold. Therefore, when the game proceeds in the above-described manner using FIG. 10, the second special figure hold stored in the electric support state is digested (the variation display based on the second special figure hold ends). It will be the period until. Therefore, if a non-electric support state is set for the player instead of the electric support state while the second special figure hold is stored, the second special figure hold is consumed by the time the player is exhausted. It is possible to expect the player to stop and display the second special figure at any of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the "single electric support symbol", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

For this reason, if the second special figure hold is memorized, it is possible to realize a novel game property that the non-electric support state is more advantageous to the player than the electric support state. It becomes possible to increase.

<Gameability 2 related to the independent electric support state>
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, although the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low in the non-electric support state, the frequency of entering the ball may temporarily increase.

Specifically, when the normal symbol hit judgment is determined to be "normal symbol hit", the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at either the normal symbol per symbol 900 or 901, and the second start port 25 is opened. A game is played per figure. In the non-electric support state, the time (opening time) at which the second start port 25 is opened in this game per normal figure is displayed when the symbol 900 per normal figure is stopped and the symbol 901 per normal figure is stopped. It is different from each other when it is done.

That is, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the symbol 900 per normal figure is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened only once for 16 ms as a game per normal figure. Perform a "short game per game" that is in a state. As a matter of course, even if this "short game per game" is performed, the second start port 25 is only open for 16 msec, so even if a right-handed hit is made, the game ball is played at the second start port 25. Is almost never entered.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the symbol 901 per normal figure is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is 2000 ms x 3 as a game per normal figure. Perform a "long game per game" that is open only once. When this "long game per game" is performed, the second starting port 25 is open for a total of 6000 msec, so if a right-handed hit is made, the game ball enters the second starting port 25. It will be.

Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 during the execution of the "long game per drawing", the game proceeds in the above-described manner using FIG. That is, the "big hit determination for the second special figure (variation display of the second special figure)" is performed during the non-electric support state. Then, in this case, as described above, in addition to the case where the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol and the case where the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the second special figure is displayed. Even when the "single electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed (even when the single electric support state is set), the player can be made to feel that the big hit game is performed. In other words, if the "long game per game" is performed during the non-electric support state and the game ball enters the second starting port 25 during the execution of the "game per long game", the second game is played. About 1/300 of the probability that the big hit symbol will stop and display in the variable display of the special figure, about 1/60 of the probability that the small hit symbol will stop and display, and the probability that the "single electric support symbol" will stop and display. It is possible to make the player feel that the jackpot game is performed with a probability of about 1 / 8.3, which is the total of about 1/10.

For this reason, if a "long game per game" is performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property that the non-electric support state is more advantageous to the player than the electric support state, and the game is enjoyed. It becomes possible to increase.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 4 msec). Hereinafter, the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs the output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in various processes described later, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub control board 220 are stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S100), the various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 controls the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of the game ball). It will be.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs an input process (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, a game ball has entered any of the first starting port 24, the second starting port 25, the other entry port 30, the large winning opening 28, and the small winning opening 35. In that case, the game ball will be paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), the sensors for detecting these balls (first starting port sensor 24s, second starting port sensor 25s, large winning opening sensor 28s, small winning opening sensor 35s, etc.) are played. Determine if a sphere has been detected. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination and the normal figure hit determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "big hit determination random number", and the normal figure hit determination is performed based on the "normal map hit determination random number". Further, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is performed based on the variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on the “variation pattern selection random number”.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is "big hit", one of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot determination result is "small hit". Is displayed as a stop for any of the small hit symbols among multiple types of small hit symbols, and if the big hit judgment result is "single electric support", one of the multiple types of single electric support symbols is displayed. Although the display is stopped, these symbol types are selected based on the "symbol selection random number". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. It should be noted that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300) but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (next timer interrupt). May be good. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection process for starting port, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In this start port sensor detection process (S400), first, based on the detection results of the gate sensors 71s and 72s, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gates 71 and 72. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 71 and 72, it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol is in the variable display, or the normal symbol is in the final display. As a result, when the game is not per game, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, or the final display of the normal symbol is not performed, the normal symbol hit determination random number is acquired and the normal symbol hit determination random number is stored.

After performing the processing related to the gate sensors 71s and 72s in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the first special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure hold. The first special figure reservation (acquisition information) is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area (acquisition information storage means) secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed according to the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure hold has not been started (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure hold It is possible to determine the mode of the variation display and the effect (the symbol variation game and the symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold) based on the above. For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, if the result of the big hit determination for the first special figure hold or the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", it is started. It is possible to determine the type of big hit game, whether or not a reach effect is performed (whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information), and the like. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, a preliminary determination is made for the first special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. Is stored in association with the first special figure hold.

In this way, when the first special figure hold and the pre-determination result for the first special figure hold are stored, the pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 24, or if the number of first special figure reservations has already reached four, the new first special figure reservation is not memorized and is prior. No judgment is made.

After performing the process related to the storage of the first special figure hold in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 25 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the second special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure hold. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. After storing the second special figure hold in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold. In addition, in the "big hit judgment about the second special figure", it may be judged as "small hit" or "single electric support", so in the preliminary judgment about the second special figure hold, the second special figure hold. It is also determined whether or not the result of the "big hit determination for the second special figure" based on the above is "small hit" and whether or not it is "single electric support".

In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the pre-determination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25, or if the number of second special figure reservations has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not memorized and is prior. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a normal operation process (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of varyingly displaying a normal symbol or executing a game per normal figure is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the normal figure hit determination random number is stored in the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start port described above. As a result, when the normal figure hit judgment random number is stored, the stored normal figure hit judgment random number is read out, and the normal figure hit judgment is performed based on the normal figure hit judgment random number.

After the normal figure hit determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit. As a result, if the result of the normal symbol hit determination is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol per symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined in the variation display of the normal symbol this time, and the determined normal symbol hit symbol is used. Remember. That is, when the symbol 900 per normal symbol is determined as the stop symbol, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the left side of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time. On the other hand, when the symbol 901 per normal symbol is determined as the stop symbol, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) to the right of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time. do. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the ordinary symbol, the out-of-normal symbol symbol 902 is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the left and right (two) LEDs (see FIG. 4) of the normal figure display unit 56 are turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time.

In this way, when the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is stored, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set. Specifically, if it is in the non-electric support state, any one of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is set, and if it is in the electric support state, any one of 1000 msec, 1252 msec, and 1500 msec is set. After setting the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started. Then, the random number for determining the hit of the normal figure, which is the target of the hit judgment for the normal figure, is deleted from the storage area.

The above has described the processing when the game is not per game, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, or the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the fluctuation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being displayed in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed in a stored manner in advance. That is, when the result of the normal figure hit determination is the normal figure hit and the normal figure hit symbol 900 is stopped and displayed, the LED on the left of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the normal figure hit symbol 900 is stopped and displayed). However, when the symbol 901 per normal figure is to be stopped and displayed, the LED to the right of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the symbol 900 per normal figure is stopped and displayed). On the other hand, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is wrong, the left and right (two) LEDs of the normal figure display unit 56 are turned on (the non-normal figure 902 is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the confirmation display of the normal symbol is started, so the confirmation display time of the normal symbol is set.

On the other hand, when the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a symbol per normal symbol (the LED on the left of the regular map display unit 56 is lit). As a result, when the stop-displayed normal symbol is a symbol per normal symbol, the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal symbol is set.

Specifically, when the symbol 900 per normal figure is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state, the second start port 25 is opened only once for 16 msec (a game per short normal figure). Open pattern) is set. After setting the opening pattern of the "short game per game" in this way, the "game per short game" is started.

On the other hand, when the symbol 901 per normal figure is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state, the second start port 25 is opened only 3 times for 2000 msec (per long normal figure). Set the opening pattern of the game). After setting the opening pattern of the "long game per figure" in this way, the "game per long game" is started. Further, the "long game per game start command" indicating the start of the "long game per game" is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The "long normal game per game start command" stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, in the electric support state, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened only twice for 840 ms regardless of whether the symbols 900 or 901 are stopped and displayed. do. After setting the opening pattern in this way, the game per normal figure is started.

During the execution of the game per normal figure (including the game per normal figure and the game per long normal figure), the second start port solenoid is in the open / closed state so that the second start port 25 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. The opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling 26 m. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game per normal figure is ended.

When ending the "game per long normal figure", the "game end command per long normal figure" indicating the end of the "game per long normal figure" is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The "long normal game end command" stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a special operation process (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of varyingly displaying a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), executing a big hit game, or executing a small hit game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first, during the big hit game, during the small hit game, during the variable display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). ) Is one of the confirmed displays.

As a result, if it is neither of these, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold (big hit determination random number) stored first among the stored second special figure hold is stored. , Fluctuating pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number) is read. Then, a jackpot determination (big hit determination for the second special figure) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure hold.

In the "big hit determination for the second special figure", if it is in the non-electric support state, it is determined whether it is "big hit", "small hit", "single electric support", or "off". In addition, if it is in the electric support state, it is determined whether it is a "big hit", a "small hit", or a "missing". That is, it is determined that it is "single electric support" only in the non-electric support state, and it is not determined as "single electric support" in the electric support state.

On the other hand, when the second special figure hold is not stored, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold (big hit determination random number) stored first among the stored first special figure hold is stored. , Symbol selection random number, fluctuation pattern selection random number) is read. Then, a jackpot determination (big hit determination for the first special figure) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure hold.

In the "big hit determination for the first special figure", it is determined whether it is a "big hit" or a "missing" regardless of whether it is in the non-electric support state or the electric support state. That is, in the "big hit judgment for the first special figure", it is not judged as "small hit" or "single electric support".

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is a random number updated in the range of 0 to 65535 (a random number capable of taking 65536 values), and the first special figure is held or the first 2 If the big hit judgment random number acquired as the special figure hold is any of the values corresponding to the "big hit", it is judged as "big hit". By appropriately setting the value corresponding to such a "big hit", the probability of being judged as a "big hit" in both the "big hit judgment for the first special figure" and the "big hit judgment for the second special figure" can be obtained. It is set to about 1/300.

Further, if the big hit determination random number acquired as the second special figure hold is any of the values corresponding to the "small hit", it is determined as "small hit". By appropriately setting a value corresponding to such a "small hit", the probability of being determined as a "small hit" in the "big hit determination for the second special figure" is set to about 1/60.

In addition, in the "big hit judgment about the second special figure" in the non-electric support state, if the big hit judgment random number acquired as the second special figure hold is any of the values corresponding to the "single power support", the "single power" is used. Judged as "support". By appropriately setting the value corresponding to such "single electric support", the probability of being judged as "single electric support" in the "big hit judgment about the second special figure" in the non-electric support state is about 10 minutes. Is set to 1.

Then, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the variation display of the special symbol this time (symbol variation game) is based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold read this time. ) To select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 are displayed as the second special figure. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol hold is used with reference to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 101 to 300. Select the corresponding jackpot symbol as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the jackpot symbol selection table to which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 is referred to, and the jackpot corresponding to the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is read. Select the symbol as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

If the result of the big hit judgment is "small hit" (only the big hit judgment for the second special figure), the special symbol of this time is based on the symbol selection random number included in the second special figure hold read this time. Select the type of small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variable display (symbol variable game). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small hit symbols 601 to 700 can be stopped and displayed as the second special figure. Therefore, referring to the small hit symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small hit symbols 601 to 700, the small hit symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special symbol hold is stopped. Select as the symbol to be displayed. The small hit symbol selection table is also stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

If the result of the jackpot judgment is "single electric support" (only the jackpot judgment for the second special figure in the non-electric support state), it is based on the symbol selection random number included in the second special figure hold read this time. Then, select the type of the independent electric support symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variation display (symbol variation game) of this special symbol. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the second special figure, the single electric support symbols 701 to 800 can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, referring to the single electric support symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the single electric support symbols 701 to 800, the single electric support symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special symbol hold. Is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The single electric support symbol selection table is also stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is "missing", when the first special figure hold is read, the missed symbol 301 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and when the second special figure hold is read, the missed symbol is selected. 801 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. The big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, the single electric support symbol, and the off symbol selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 13, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read this time as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is selected as the current variation pattern by referring to such a variation pattern selection table. To determine as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

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

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states is referred to instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the currently set game state, the result of the jackpot determination, the stored first special figure hold and Refer to the fluctuation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations. Further, although not shown, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the types per type or type 2 started this time (types per type or type 2 described above with reference to FIG. 5) is referred to. .. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress states, and by extension, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can execute the symbol variation effect with the effect pattern corresponding to various game progress states. For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with doublet after the reach effect, and determines the jackpot. If the result of is "small hit", after the reach effect, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at the first special item (2-4-6), and the symbol variation effect is executed, and the result of the big hit determination is If is "single electric support", after the reach effect, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at the second special item (1-3-5), and the symbol variation effect is executed, and the result of the jackpot judgment is If it is out of alignment, a symbol variation effect is executed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in doublets. In addition, when a predetermined fluctuation pattern is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is wrong, a reach effect is performed (after that, the stop display is performed at different points). Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

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

The above has described the processing when neither of the big hit game, the small hit game, the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol), or the final display of the special symbol is displayed. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol in the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in the fluctuation is stopped and displayed at the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in advance (the confirmation display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the special symbol is started, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a variable stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, when the confirmation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol whose stop display (confirmed display) is the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, the single electric support symbol, or the off symbol. As a result, if the special symbol displayed as stopped is an out-of-order symbol, it is also determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support is subtracted once. .. As a result, when the number of times of electric support becomes 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the game state is set in this way, the game state specification command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Also, even if the special symbol displayed as stopped (only the second special symbol) is a small hit symbol, it is first determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and the electric support state is set. In that case, the number of electric support is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of times of electric support becomes 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. Further, in response to the stop display of the small hit symbol, the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the small winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small winning opening 35 is open for 1.6 seconds during the small hit game, so such an opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 is set. After setting the opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 in this way, the small hit game is started. Then, the small hit game start command indicating the start of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

If the special symbol displayed as stopped is a big hit symbol, the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 28 per type is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games per type differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. After setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 in this way, each type is started. Then, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of each type is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type (see FIG. 5) of each type to be started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, when the special symbol displayed as stopped (during the non-electric support state and only the second special symbol) is a single electric support symbol, the electric support state (electric support number of times 4000 times) is replaced with the non-electric support state. Support status) is set. Even when the game state is set in this way, the game state specification command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has described the processing when the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, when the small hit game is in progress, the small winning opening solenoid opens and closes the small winning opening 35 in the above-mentioned opening pattern (opening pattern that keeps the opening state for 1.6 seconds). The opening / closing door 36 is operated by controlling 35 m. Then, when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 during the small hit game and the game ball enters the specific opening 38, a specific opening entry command indicating that effect is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The specific mouth-entry ball command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, when the control of the small winning opening solenoid 35m (operation of the opening / closing door 36) according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the small winning opening 35 during the small hit game this time. As a result, if the game ball does not enter the small winning opening 35, the small hit game ends as it is. Then, the small hit game end command indicating the end of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when a game ball enters the small winning opening 35 during the small hit game this time, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the specific opening 38. Then, when the game ball enters the specific port 38, first, the small hit game end command indicating the end of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. Then, in response to the fact that the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 during the small hit game, the opening pattern (opening number, opening time, closing) of the large winning opening 28 in each of the two types is started in order to start the two types of hits. Set the time, etc.). As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games per two types differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. Therefore, the opening pattern of the large winning opening 28 is set according to the type of the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. After setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 in this way, the two types are started. Then, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of each type 2 is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type (see FIG. 5) of each of the two types to be started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has described the processing when the small hit game is in progress. On the other hand, when the big hit game is in progress (in one type or in two types), the large winning opening solenoid 29m is set so that the large winning opening 28 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. The opening / closing door 29 is operated under control. Then, at the start of the round game, the round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, the round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. The round game start command and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the control (operation of the opening / closing door 29) of the large winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, the big hit game is ended. Then, the jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to the non-electric support state or the electric support state (the electric support state with 100 electric support times) according to the type of the big hit game (see FIGS. 5 and 5). Even when the game state is set in this way, the game state specification command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

<Holding number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs the hold number processing (S700). In this hold number processing (S700), the number of the first special figure hold stored in the first special figure hold storage area and the number of the second special figure hold stored in the second special figure hold storage area. Is read and the hold number transfer command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The hold number transmission command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying the reserved symbols corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold on the effect display device 41. Can be executed.

The "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the first variation, which is the variation display of the first special symbol (first special symbol), can be regarded as the "first variation executing means", and the second special symbol (the second special symbol) The "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the second variation, which is the variation display of the second special figure), can also be regarded as the "second variation executing means". Further, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the jackpot game can be regarded as a "big hit game execution means", and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that can set the non-electric support state and the electric support state is It can also be regarded as a "game state setting means". In addition, the "single electric support symbol" can be regarded as the "electric support symbol".

Further, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the small hit game can be regarded as a "small hit game execution means", and the small winning opening 35 can be regarded as a "variable ball entry opening", and the specific opening 38 can be regarded. Can also be regarded as a "specific area". In addition, the "short game per game" in which the second start port 25 is open (the ball can be entered) only 16 ms x 1 time (1st hour) can be regarded as the "game per 1st game". The "long game per game" in which the second starting port 25 is opened (the ball can be entered) only 2000 msec x 1 time (second time) can be regarded as the "game per second game".

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an effect control process for performing control related to the effect. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 10 msec). Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, each time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, the received command is stored in the reception command storage area of the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image / sound control board 230 or the lamp is used to perform this effect. The command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 subsequently performs an output process (S900). In this process, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When a command is received from the sub-control board 220, the image / sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41 and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b and the like. do. Further, the lamp control board 226 causes various lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub-control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like, but in the present specification, for convenience of explanation, such various effects are executed. This is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 16 shows the processing (various effects, etc.) performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to the command received from the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, it performs a pre-effect which is an effect based on the pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result may be displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the hold symbol to be displayed in the first hold display area 41d or the second hold display area 41f of the effect display device 41 may be pre-determined. The mode corresponds to the result. It should be noted that the pre-determination effect does not have to be performed all the time when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the hold number transmission command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the same number of hold symbols as the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number indicated by this command on the first effect display device 41. It is displayed in the hold display area 41d or the second hold display area 41f. It is not necessary to always display both the number of reserved 1st special figures and the number of reserved 2nd special figures. In, the number of 1st special figure hold is displayed, and the 2nd special figure hold number is displayed in the non-electric support state where right-handed hitting is performed, that is, in the state where the game of the 2nd special figure is performed. May be good.

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 corresponds to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram). The variation effect (including the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is started.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, seven types of reach effects A to G can be executed as the above-mentioned reach effects using FIG. 7B. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, these reach effects performed as a part of the symbol variation effect are also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected.

Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" and the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are performed after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed. A symbol variation effect that stops and displays doublet is performed. Further, when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the big hit determination is "small hit", the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are performed after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed. Is stopped and displayed at the first special item (2-4-6). Further, if the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is "single electric support", after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, A symbol variation effect is performed in which 41c is stopped and displayed at the second special item (1-3-5). Further, if the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are disjointed after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed. A symbol variation effect is performed to stop and display with.

The execution probability of each reach effect A to G, that is, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect A to G is selected is the variation assigned to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. Pattern selection It is set by the ratio of random numbers. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the result of the big hit determination is any of "big hit", "small hit", and "single electric support", the "execution probability of reach effect A" is the lowest, and the reach effect is produced. It is set higher as B → reach effect C → reach effect D → reach effect E → reach effect F → reach effect G. On the contrary, when the result of the jackpot judgment is "off", the "execution probability of reach effect A" is the highest, and reach effect B → reach effect C → reach effect D → reach effect E → reach effect F → reach effect. It is set lower as it becomes G. Therefore, the probability that the jackpot determination result is any of "big hit", "small hit", and "single electric support" (also referred to as "hit expectation" in the present specification) may be determined when reach effect A is executed. The lowest, when reach effect B is executed → when reach effect C is executed → when reach effect D is executed → when reach effect E is executed → when reach effect F is executed → when reach effect F is executed It becomes higher as G is executed. As a result, it is possible to expect the player to perform a reach effect with a higher “hit expectation”.

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

When the fluctuation stop command is received during the execution of the symbol variation effect as described above, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 sets the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c as doublet, first special, second special, and loose. Stop display at either.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the small hit game start command, the small hit game effect indicating that the small hit game is in progress is started. Then, upon receiving the small hit game end command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 ends the small hit game effect. In addition, when a specific mouth-entry command is received during the small hit game, it indicates that the game ball has entered the specific mouth 38 (indicating that it is confirmed that the two types of hits are started). To execute. For example, an effect of displaying a character image of "V" is executed.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, it starts a jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the big hit game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big hit game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big hit game is in progress is started. In addition, an effect suggesting the number of round games of the started big hit game and an effect suggesting a game state (non-electric support state or electric support state) set after the start of the big hit game is executed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as such a big hit game effect, it is possible to execute a plurality of big hit game effects having different modes (for example, a moving image to be displayed), and which big hit game effect is to be executed is determined. , Determined according to a predetermined lottery result and the type of jackpot game.

Upon receiving the round game start command during the jackpot game, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a round game effect (for example, superimposed on the jackpot game effect) indicating that the round game is in progress. For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R ...) Is started. Then, when the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the big hit game end command is received, the big hit game effect is ended.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the game state designation command, the CPU 221 starts the effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images may be displayed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or the remaining number of times of electric support may be displayed when the electric support state is set. Start the production to do.

In particular, when the "single power support state" is set, the "single power support effect" corresponding to the "single power support state" is executed. For example, an effect suggesting that the "single electric support state" has been set (for example, an effect of displaying the characters "independent electric support state start") or an effect suggesting that the "single electric support state" is in progress. (For example, an effect of displaying the characters "in the state of independent electric support") is executed. In addition, the "single electric support state" is started during the non-electric support state in which left-handed hitting is performed, but in the "single electric support state", it is necessary to perform right-handed hitting. Therefore, as the "single electric support effect", an effect of urging the player to strike right (for example, an effect of displaying the characters "right-handed") is also executed. The "single electric support effect" may be started when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at the second special item (at the timing when the stop is displayed).

In addition, when the non-electric support state is set (when the number of electric support becomes 0 and the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, or when the non-electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed, the non-electric support state is set. When the second special figure hold is stored (when the start of the variable display of the second special figure is held), the second special figure hold is stored (second special figure). It is also possible to perform the "second special figure reservation suggestion effect" suggesting that the start of the variable display of the above is suspended).

That is, when the non-electric support state is set (when the number of electric support becomes 0 and the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, or when the non-electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends, the non-electric support state is set. When the second special figure hold is stored (when the start of the variable display of the second special figure is held), the jackpot judgment for the second special figure hold (the second special figure hold) The variable display of the second special figure based on the special figure hold) will be performed in the non-electric support state. Then, when the single electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special figure, the "single electric support state" is set.

Therefore, when the non-electric support state is set (when the number of electric support becomes 0 and the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, or when the non-electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed, the non-electric support state is set. When the second special figure hold is stored (when the start of the variable display of the second special figure is held), the second special figure hold is stored (second special figure). The "second special figure reservation suggestion effect" that suggests that the start of the variable display of the figure is suspended) is to be performed. In this way, the player who expects to set the "single electric support state" is made to pay attention to whether or not the second special figure hold is stored when the non-electric support state is set. It is possible to realize a novel game property, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

The "second special figure hold suggestion effect" includes an effect of displaying the characters "second special figure hold" and a hold symbol displayed in the second hold display area 41e (the number of second special figure hold). It is also possible to perform an effect of enlarging and displaying the reserved symbol indicating), an effect of displaying a stored number indicating the “second special figure reserved number”, and the like. In addition, the "second suggestion effect for holding a special figure" can be regarded as the "second suggestion effect".

In addition, when the non-electric support state is set (when the number of electric support becomes 0 and the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state, or when the non-electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed, the non-electric support state is set. When the second special figure is reserved (when the start of the variable display of the second special figure is suspended), the variable display of the second special figure is performed to "independently". It is decided to perform an effect that suggests that "electric support state" may be set.

Even when performing such an effect, the second special figure hold is stored when the non-electric support state is set for the player who expects the "single electric support state" to be set. It is possible to realize a novel playability of paying attention to whether or not it is present, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the "long normal figure hit game start command", it starts the "long normal figure hit effect" corresponding to the "long normal figure hit game". For example, after performing an effect suggesting that the "game per long normal figure" is started (for example, an effect indicating the characters "start the game per long normal figure"), the "game per long normal figure" is being performed. An effect that suggests that (for example, an effect that indicates the characters "during a game per long normal figure") is performed. In addition, the "long game per game" is started in the non-electric support state where left-handed hitting is being performed, while the "long game per game" is provided in the area where the right-handed game ball flows down. The second starting port 25 is opened. Therefore, as the "long normal figure hitting effect", an effect of urging the player to right-handed (for example, an effect of displaying the characters "right-handed") is also executed. Then, when the "long normal figure hit game end command" is received, the "long normal figure hit effect" ends.

Further, as the "long normal drawing hit effect", an effect suggesting that the "single electric support state" is likely to be set may be performed. For example, it is possible to perform an effect of displaying the characters of "single electric support state chance". That is, during the execution of the "long game per normal drawing", the variation display of the second special figure is likely to be performed (the state in which the game ball is easily entered into the second starting port 25), and the second special figure is Since it is in a state where it is easy to set the "single electric support state" by displaying the stop with the single electric support symbol, the "long normal figure hit effect" suggesting that is executed.

It should be noted that the "long normal production" can also be regarded as the "first suggestion production". Further, the "long normal symbol hitting effect" may be started when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (at the timing when the stop is displayed).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the non-electric support state, when the fluctuation display of the first special figure is performed, the jackpot symbol can be stopped and displayed to start one type of hit. If there is a possibility and the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed, there is a possibility that one type of hit will be started by displaying the jackpot symbol as a stop, and the single electric support symbol will be stopped and displayed as "single". There is a possibility that "electric support state" will be set.

For this reason, in the non-electric support state, when the variable display of the first special figure is performed, the player is expected that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (one type is performed). , When the variable display of the second special figure is performed, not only the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (one type is performed), but also the single electric support symbol is stopped and displayed (single electric support state). It is possible to realize a novel game playability that is expected to be set), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation display of the second special figure is easily performed (the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port 25 is high), and the variation display of the second special figure (the variation display of the second special figure is high). The electric support state triggered by the stop display of the single electric support symbol) is not set, and it is difficult to display the fluctuation of the second special figure (the frequency of entering the second starting port 25 is low) in the non-electric support state. Is set to the "single electric support state" triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special figure (stop display of the independent electric support symbol) (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the electric support symbol). For this reason, it is difficult for the player who expects the electric support state to be set to display the fluctuation of the second special figure (the frequency of entering the second starting port is low), and the non-electric support state. In the above, it is possible to realize a novel game property that the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner, and by extension, the second special figure is expected to be stopped and displayed by the "electric support symbol", which enhances the interest of the game. It becomes possible.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display of the second special figure (big hit determination for the first special figure or the second special figure) is performed once, there is a probability of about 1/300. One type is hit, and there is a 1/60 chance (small hit game is played) that two types are hit. In this regard, if the "single power support state" is set by stopping and displaying the second special figure with the "single power support symbol", "the first special figure after the single power support state is set". The "single electric support state" is continuously set until the "total number of times the variable display of the above and the variable display of the second special figure is executed" reaches "4000 times (specified number of times)". This "4000 times (specified number of times)" is 10 times or more the number of times of "300 (the reciprocal of the probability that one type is performed)" and "60 (the reciprocal of the probability that two types are performed)". Therefore, substantially, the single electric support state is continuously set until the big hit game (per one type or one type 2) is performed.

Here, in the "single electric support state", since the frequency of entering the second starting port 25 is high, it is difficult for the player's ball (the game ball that the player can launch) to decrease. Therefore, if the "single power support state" is continuously set until the next big hit game (per type 1 or type 2) is started, the "single power support state" is set for the player. In other words, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the "single electric support symbol", it feels like it is confirmed that the next big hit game (per type or per type 2) will be performed. Can be made to. Therefore, not only when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, but also when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the "single electric support symbol", the big hit is displayed to the player. It is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player feel that the game (per one type or per two types) is performed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the electric support state may be set even after the jackpot game is completed, but the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a "single electric support symbol" rather than this electric support state. It is easier to continuously set the electric support state (single electric support state) that has been set. For this reason, for a player who expects the electric support state to continue for a long period of time, the second special figure is "single electric support symbol" rather than setting the electric support state after the big hit game is completed. It is possible to realize a novel game property that the electric support state (single electric support state) is expected to be set by the stop display with "", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the small hit game is executed. Then, when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 during the small hit game and the entered game ball enters the specific opening 38, two types of hits are performed (the big hit game is performed through the small hit game). Will be done). For this reason, when the player is expected to display the variation of the first special figure, the jackpot symbol is expected to be stopped and displayed (the type 1 hit is performed), but the variation of the second special figure is expected. When the display is performed, not only the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (one type is performed), but also the single power support symbol is stopped and displayed (the single power support state is set). Furthermore, it is possible to realize a novel game property that the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (two kinds of hits are performed), and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, although the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port 25 is low in the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is used when the "long game per game" is performed. It will be open for a long time. For this reason, for the above-mentioned player who expects that the "single electric support symbol (and the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol)" is stopped and displayed by the variable display of the second special figure, " It is possible to realize a novel game property that makes people expect that "long game per game" will be performed, and it will be possible to enhance the interest of the game.

E. Modification example:
Next, a modified example will be described.
E-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, the "big hit judgment for the second special figure" in the non-electric support state may be determined as "single electric support", but it is determined as "single electric support". It may be configured without.

Then, in the case of such a configuration, the following processing is performed. First, as a second special figure, a plurality of types of outliers that can be stopped and displayed are stored in advance. For example, as the second special figure, the out-of-order symbols 1001 to 1100 that can be stopped and displayed are stored in advance. Then, when it is judged as "out of place" in the "big hit judgment about the second special figure" in the non-electric support state, one of the out-of-order symbols 1001 to 1100 is selected (selected based on the symbol selection random number). ), The second special figure is stopped and displayed at the selected outlier symbol.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17, when the out-of-print symbol stopped and displayed as the second special figure in the non-electric support state is a specific out-of-design symbol (specific out-of-design symbol), for example, when the out-of-print symbol is 1091 to 1100. (With a probability of 10% when the second special figure is disengaged and stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state), the "single electric support state" may be set.

That is, the first modification is a configuration in which the "single electric support state" is set when the "specific out-of-specification symbol" (out-of-electricity symbol 1091-1100) is stopped and displayed as the second special figure during the non-electric support state. By doing this, it is possible to set the "single power support state" without performing the judgment processing of whether or not it is the "single power support" in the "big hit judgment about the second special figure" in the non-electric support state. It is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 201 of the control board 200.

It should be noted that the "unspecified symbol" in the modified example 1 can also be regarded as an "electric support symbol".

E-2. Modification 2:
Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the "single electric support symbols 701 to 800" during the non-electric support state, the "single electric support state" with 4000 electric support times is displayed. Was decided to be set, but it is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at any of "single electric support symbols 701 to 750 (first independent electric support symbol)" during the non-electric support state. (With a probability of 50% when the single electric support symbol is stopped and displayed), the "single electric support state" with 4000 electric support times is set, and the second special figure is "single electric support" during the non-electric support state. If the stop is displayed in any of the symbols 751-800 (second independent electric support symbol) (with a probability of 50% when the independent electric support symbol is stopped and displayed), the number of electric support is 50 times "single". The "electric support state" may be set.

In such a configuration, if the second special figure is stopped and displayed at any of "single electric support symbols 701 to 750 (first independent electric support symbol)" during the non-electric support state, , When the first symbol variation effect is performed and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of "single electric support symbol 751 to 800 (second independent electric support symbol)" during the non-electric support state, A second symbol variation effect different from the first symbol variation effect may be performed. For example, as the first symbol variation effect, an effect of stopping and displaying the second special item of the first aspect (for example, red) is performed, and as the second symbol variation effect, the effect of the second aspect (for example, blue) is performed. It is also possible to perform an effect of stopping and displaying the second special item.

In this way, when the "single electric support state" is set, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the number of electric support is 4000 times or 50 times, and by extension, the first symbol variation effect. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the second symbol variation effect is performed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the above-described modified example 1, when the "specific out-of-specification symbol (out-of-electricity symbol 1091-1100)" is stopped and displayed as the second special figure during the non-electric support state, the number of electric support is 4000 times, "single electric support". It was decided that "state" would be set, but it is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed in any of the "disengaged symbols 1091 to 1095 (first specified deviated symbol)" during the non-electric support state (specific deviated symbol). (With a probability of 50% when the symbol is stopped and displayed), the "single electric support state" with 4000 electric support times is set, and the second special symbol is "off symbol 1096 to 1100 (1st) during the non-electric support state. If it is stopped and displayed in any of "2 specified out-of-specification symbols" (with a probability of 50% when the specific out-of-specification symbol is stopped and displayed), the "single electric support state" with 50 electric support times is set. It may be that.

In the case of such a configuration, if the second special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the "off symbols 1091 to 1095 (first specific out-of-order symbols)" during the non-electric support state, the first If the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of "out of design 1096 to 1100 (second specific out-of-order symbol)" during the non-electric support state, it is called the first symbol variation effect. May perform a different second symbol variation effect. For example, as the first symbol variation effect, an effect of stopping and displaying the second special item of the first aspect (for example, red) is performed, and as the second symbol variation effect, the effect of the second aspect (for example, blue) is performed. It is also possible to perform an effect of stopping and displaying the second special item.

Even in such a case, when the "single electric support state" is set, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the number of electric support is 4000 times or 50 times, and by extension, the first symbol variation. It is possible to pay attention to whether the production is performed or the second symbol variation production is performed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Here, the number of times of electric support in the electric support state set after the end of the big hit game is "100 times" even in the second modification. On the other hand, the number of times of electric support in the "single electric support state" may be set to "4000 times" or "50 times". In such a configuration, the number of electric support in the electric support state set after the end of the big hit game is the first number (100 times), but the number of electric support in the "single electric support state" is "more than the first number". It can be regarded as a configuration in which there are cases where it is set to "the second number of times (4000 times)" and cases where it is set to "the third number of times (50 times) which is less than the first number of times". Since the modified example 2 has such a configuration, when the "single electric support state" is set, it is larger than the electric support state set after the jackpot game is completed for the player. It is possible to realize a novel game property of paying attention to whether the number of times of electric support is set or the number of times of electric support is set, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Although examples and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. It extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art can be added as appropriate.

For example, in the above-described examples and modifications, the small hit game (per 2 types) can be executed, but the small hit game (per 2 types) may not be executed. That is, the process related to the small hit game may not be executed.

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

<Game machines A1 to A7 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiment can also be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A7.

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
"Electric support symbol" can be stopped and displayed only by the second fluctuation.
<Claim format>
Based on the game ball entering the first starting port, the first variation executing means capable of executing the first variation, which is the variation display of the first special symbol, and the first variation executing means.
Based on the game ball entering the second starting port, the second variation executing means capable of executing the second variation, which is the variation display of the second special symbol, and the second variation executing means.
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, and
As the game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which the game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop and display the electric support symbol. In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation, the jackpot game is not performed and the game is concerned. A gaming machine characterized in that the electric support state is set instead of the non-electric support state.

In such a non-electric support state of the gaming machine, when the first fluctuation is performed, the jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed to start the jackpot game, and when the second fluctuation is performed, the jackpot game may be started. , There is a possibility that the big hit game is started when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and there is a possibility that the electric support state is set without going through the big hit game when the "electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed. ..

Therefore, in the non-electric support state, when the first fluctuation is performed, the player is expected that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (the jackpot game is performed), but the second fluctuation is When it is performed, not only the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (the jackpot game is performed), but also the "electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed (the electric support state is set without going through the jackpot game). It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes people expect it, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in this gaming machine, in the electric support state in which the second fluctuation is likely to occur (the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port is high), the electric support triggered by the second fluctuation (stop display of the electric support symbol) is triggered. In the non-electric support state where the state is not set and the second fluctuation is difficult to be performed (the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port is low), the second fluctuation (stop display of the electric support symbol) is used as a trigger (second). The electric support state is set (when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed due to fluctuation). Therefore, for a player who expects the electric support state to be set, the second fluctuation is difficult to be performed (the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port is low), and the second fluctuation is performed in the non-electric support state. It is possible to realize a novel game property that the "electric support symbol" is expected to be stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
The electric support state can be continuously set until the next big hit game is started.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
In the electric support state, the probability that the jackpot game will be performed based on the second fluctuation once is 1/N.
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the electric support symbol in the second variation, the first variation and the first variation after the electric support state is set unless the jackpot game is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the electric support state can be continuously set until the total number of executions of the second variation reaches a specified number of times that is 10 times or more that of N.

In such a gaming machine, when the second variation is performed once, the jackpot game is performed with a probability of 1/N. Then, when the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the "electric support symbol" in the second fluctuation, "the number of executions of the first fluctuation and the second fluctuation since the electric support state is set" The electric support state is continuously set until the "total" reaches the "specified number of times". Since this "specified number of times" is 10 times or more the number of times of N (the reciprocal of the probability that the big hit game is performed), the electric support state is substantially continuously set until the next big hit game is performed. The Rukoto.

Here, in the electric support state, since the frequency of entering the second starting port is high, it is difficult for the player's ball (the game ball that the player can launch) to decrease. Therefore, when the electric support state is continuously set until the next big hit game is started, in other words, when the electric support state is set for the player, in other words, the second variation is "electric support". When the "symbol" is stopped and displayed, it can be made to feel that the big hit game is confirmed. For this reason, it seems that the jackpot game is performed not only when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation but also when the "electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation. It is possible to realize a novel playability of letting the player play, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
The electric support state may be set after the jackpot game is over. When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the "electric support symbol", it is easier for the electric support state to continue than when the electric support state is set after the big hit game is completed.
<Claim format>
In game machine A or game machine A2
The electric support state may be set based on the end of the jackpot game.
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the electric support symbol in the second fluctuation, the electric support state is set based on the end of the jackpot game, as compared with the case where the electric support state is set. A gaming machine characterized by the fact that the support state can be set continuously.

In such a gaming machine, the electric support state may be set even after the jackpot game is completed, but it is set by stopping and displaying the "electric support symbol" in the second variation rather than this electric support state. The electric support state is easier to set continuously. For this reason, for a player who expects the electric support state to continue for a long period of time, the "electric support symbol" is displayed in the second variation rather than the electric support state being set after the big hit game is completed. It is possible to realize a novel game property that the electric support state is expected to be set by the stop display, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
So-called 1 type 2 type mixer. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation, the small hit game is executed. A big hit game can be executed based on the fact that the game ball enters the variable entrance during the small hit game and the entered game ball passes through a specific area.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A3
In the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop and display the small hit symbol.
Based on the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed in the second variation, it is possible to execute a small hit game in which the variable entrance is in a state where the ball can enter.
A gaming machine characterized in that a game ball enters the variable entrance port during the small hit game, and the big hit game can be executed based on the ball entering the ball passing through a specific area. ..

In such a gaming machine, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second variation, the small hit game is executed. Then, when the game ball enters the variable entrance during the small hit game and the entered game ball passes through a specific area, the big hit game is performed (the big hit game is performed via the small hit game). .. For this reason, the player is expected to stop and display the jackpot symbol when the first variation is performed (the jackpot game is performed), but when the second variation is performed, the jackpot symbol is expected to be displayed. Is stopped and displayed (a big hit game is performed), but also the "electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed (the electric support state is set without going through the big hit game), and even small It is possible to realize a novel game property that the hit symbol is stopped and displayed (a big hit game is performed through a small hit game), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
So-called electric chew long opening. The second starting port can be changed between a state in which the ball cannot be entered and a state in which the ball can be entered, and it is possible to execute a game per game in which the second starting port is in the state in which the ball can be entered. In the non-electric support state, it is possible to execute a game per first normal figure in which the second starting port is in a state where the ball can enter for a short time and a game per second normal figure which is a long time.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A4,
The second starting port can be changed into a state in which the ball cannot enter and a state in which the ball can enter.
It is possible to execute a game per normal drawing in which the second starting port is in a state where the ball can be entered.
In the electric support state, since the game is executed more frequently than in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than in the non-electric support state. And
In the non-electric support state, the first time during which the second starting port is in the ball-entry state is the first time, and the second time is longer than the first time. A gaming machine characterized in that it can perform a game per figure.

In such a gaming machine, the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port is low in the non-electric support state, but when the game is performed per the second normal figure, the second starting port enters the ball for a long time. It will be possible. Therefore, for the above-mentioned player who expects that the "electric support symbol (and the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol)" is stopped and displayed by the second fluctuation, the second normal symbol per game. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that makes people expect that the game will be played, and it will be possible to enhance the game fun.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
When the game per second normal figure is performed, the first suggestion effect suggesting that the electric support state is easily set can be executed.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A5
When the second normal drawing game is performed in the non-electric support state, the gaming machine is characterized in that the first suggestion effect suggesting that the electric support state is easily set can be executed.

In such a gaming machine, when the second pachinko / pachislot game is played, the first suggestion effect suggesting that the electric support state is likely to be set is performed. That is, during the execution of the game per second normal figure, the second variation is easily executed (the game ball is easily inserted into the second starting port), and the "electric support symbol" is stopped by the second variation. Since it is displayed and the electric support state is easily set (without going through the big hit game), the first suggestion effect suggesting that fact is executed. In this way, the above-mentioned playability can be further enhanced.

<Game machine A7>
<Overview>
If the start of the second fluctuation is suspended when the non-electric support state is set, the second suggestion suggests that the electric support state may be set by performing the second fluctuation. The production can be executed.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6
When the start of the second fluctuation is suspended when the non-electric support state is set, it is possible to execute the second suggestion effect suggesting that the start of the second fluctuation is suspended. A gaming machine featuring.

In such a gaming machine, when the non-electric support state is set, if the start of the second fluctuation is suspended, the second fluctuation is performed in the non-electric support state. Then, when the "electric support symbol" is stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation, the electric support state is set (without going through the big hit game). Therefore, when the non-electric support state is set, if the start of the second fluctuation is suspended, the start of the second fluctuation is suspended (or the electric support state is performed by the second fluctuation). There is a possibility that is set), and a second suggestion effect is to be performed. In this way, the player who expects the electric support state to be set is made to pay attention to whether or not the start of the second fluctuation is suspended when the non-electric support state is set. It is possible to realize playability and enhance the interest of the game.

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

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 24 ... 1st start port, 25 ... 2nd start port, 28 ... Large winning opening, 35 ... Small winning opening (variable ball entry opening), 38 ... Specific opening (specific area), 41 ... Production display device, 41a, 41b, 41c ... Decorative symbol, 50 ... Segment display unit, 71 ... Left normal symbol operating gate, 72 ... Right normal symbol operating gate, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (first variation) Execution means, second variable execution means, jackpot game execution means, game state setting means), 220 ... sub-control board, 221 ... CPU.

Claims (7)

Based on the game ball entering the first starting port, the first variation executing means capable of executing the first variation, which is the variation display of the first special symbol, and the first variation executing means.
Based on the game ball entering the second starting port, the second variation executing means capable of executing the second variation, which is the variation display of the second special symbol, and the second variation executing means.
A jackpot game executing means capable of executing a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed in the first variation or the second variation, and
As the game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which the game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop and display the electric support symbol. In the non-electric support state, when the electric support symbol is stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation, the jackpot game is not performed and the game is concerned. A gaming machine characterized in that the electric support state is set instead of the non-electric support state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the electric support state, the probability that the jackpot game will be performed based on the second fluctuation once is 1/N.
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the electric support symbol in the second variation, the first variation and the first variation after the electric support state is set unless the jackpot game is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the electric support state can be continuously set until the total number of executions of the second variation reaches a specified number of times that is 10 times or more that of N. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The electric support state may be set based on the end of the jackpot game.
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the electric support symbol in the second fluctuation, the electric support state is set based on the end of the jackpot game, as compared with the case where the electric support state is set. A gaming machine characterized by the fact that the support state can be set continuously. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
In the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop and display the small hit symbol.
Based on the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed in the second variation, it is possible to execute a small hit game in which the variable entrance is in a state where the ball can enter.
A gaming machine characterized in that a game ball enters the variable entrance port during the small hit game, and the big hit game can be executed based on the ball entering the ball passing through a specific area. .. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The second starting port can be changed into a state in which the ball cannot enter and a state in which the ball can enter.
It is possible to execute a game per normal drawing in which the second starting port is in a state where the ball can be entered.
In the electric support state, since the game is executed more frequently than in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second starting port more frequently than in the non-electric support state. And
In the non-electric support state, the first time during which the second starting port is in the ball-entry state is the first time, and the second time is longer than the first time. A gaming machine characterized in that it can perform a game per figure. In the gaming machine according to claim 5.
When the second normal drawing game is performed in the non-electric support state, the gaming machine is characterized in that the first suggestion effect suggesting that the electric support state is easily set can be executed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
When the start of the second fluctuation is suspended when the non-electric support state is set, it is possible to execute the second suggestion effect suggesting that the start of the second fluctuation is suspended. A gaming machine featuring.

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