JP2021171265A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game in a game machine capable of setting an electric-tulip supported state.SOLUTION: Normally, a non-electric-tulip supported state is set following completion of a big win game (instead of an electric-tulip supported state). In this respect, since the non-electric-tulip supported state is set (instead of the electric-tulip supported state) with "stopping and displaying of a small win pattern in a second variation" as an opportunity, a player can have an element of surprise, thus enhancing interest in a game. During setting of an electric-tulip supported state, novel game properties of allowing a player who expects that the electric-tulip supported state is set continuously to expect that "stopping and displaying of a small win pattern in a second variation" does not occur can be realized, thus enhancing interest in a game.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).

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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
During the setting of the electric support state, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation, the first process of setting the non-electric support state instead of the electric support state without performing the big hit game. Is characterized by being feasible.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
During the setting of the non-electric support state, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation, the second electric support state is set instead of the non-electric support state without performing the big hit game. It may be possible to execute the process.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The first process and the second process may be feasible during a predetermined period.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The game state setting means
As the gaming state, it is possible to set a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot symbol is more likely to be stopped and displayed in the first fluctuation or the second fluctuation than in the low probability state.
At least during the setting of the high probability state, the non-electric support state or the electric support state can be set in parallel with the high probability state.
The first process and the second process may be feasible during the setting of the high probability state.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation during the setting of the electric support state is better than the case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation during the setting of the non-electric support state. The jackpot game, which is advantageous for the player, may be easily performed.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is possible to execute the decorative symbol variation, which is a variation display of the decorative symbol, in accordance with the first variation or the second variation.
When the non-electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second variation, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting that the non-electric support state is set. Is possible,
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop and display the decorative symbol in a manner suggesting that the electric support state is set. It may be that.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the non-electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation, an effect suggesting that the non-electric support state is set by the occurrence of a predetermined event is produced. Feasible and
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation, it is suggested that the electric support state is set by the occurrence of the same event as the predetermined event. It may be possible to carry out the production to be performed.

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 kind of the jackpot game 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 in "low probability, non-electric support state" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode of the game in "high probability, electric support state" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode of the game in "high probability, non-electric support state" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition state between "high probability / electric support state" and "high probability / non-electric support state" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game when the left-handed hit and the right-handed hit are performed in the "high probability, non-electric support state" of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing 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 production example 3 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production example 4 of this Example.

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. Production in high probability state:
E-1. Production example 1:
E-2. Production example 2:
E-3. Production example 3:
E-4. Production example 4:
E-5. Production example 5:
E-6. Production example 6:
E-7. Production example 7:

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. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3. The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and forms an outer frame 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 such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 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 on the left and right upper sides of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a lower speaker 6b is provided on the lower front surface of the lower part of the main body frame 2. These upper lamps 5a, right side lamps 5b, left side lamps 5c, upper speakers 6a, and lower speakers 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

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

A 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 launching handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the launching handle 9, and the launching device unit 261 has a game stored in the upper plate portion 7. The ball is supplied. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit 261 and the launch motor built in the launcher unit 261 rotates to launch the game ball with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle. NS.

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.

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 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming region 21 is formed in the center of the gaming board 20. The game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) is discharged into the game area 21 through between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, naturally, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

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

Below the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, the size of the ball entry port is unchanged (constant), and the first start port 24 is a start port where the game ball can always enter. Is provided. 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, in the lower right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a normal symbol operating gate 27 through which a game ball can pass is provided, and inside the normal symbol operating gate 27, A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided. Further, below the normal symbol operating gate 27, a second starting port 25, which is an entrance port (starting port) for changing the possibility of entering the game ball, 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 (or difficult to enter) 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 (or easily enter). 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 first large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The first 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. The state can be changed to an open state in which the opening / closing door 29 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the first large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first large winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the first 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 second large winning opening 35 is provided in the middle part of the rolling surface 34 (the middle part in the rolling direction of the game ball). The second major 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 has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific opening 38 or the non-specific opening 39 (not shown) through the passage 37 provided inside the projecting body 33. Since at least a part of the front wall of the projecting body 33 is formed by a transparent plate (because it has light transmission property), the player enters the second special winning opening 35 through the front wall of the projecting body 33. It is possible to visually recognize how the ball is guided to the specific mouth 38 or the non-specific mouth 39. A second large winning opening sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the second large winning opening 35, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the second large 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, a non-specific mouth sensor 39s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the non-specific mouth 39, and it is possible to detect a game ball entering the non-specific mouth 39.

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 the above-mentioned first start port 24, second start port 25, first big winning opening 28, second big winning opening 35, and other winning balls are provided. The game ball that has not entered any of the mouths 30 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 effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, in the normal symbol operating gate 27, the second starting port 25, the first large winning opening 28, and the second large winning opening 35, the area to the right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is provided. The flowing game ball can enter (or pass through). In the following, firing a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as “left-handed”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so as to flow down the area to the right of is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the 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 first prize opening 28 or the second prize opening 35, 10 game balls are paid out to the player.

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, the main control board 200 that controls the progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control related to the production of the game, and the control related to the display of images and the output of audio under the control of the sub control board 220. The image / voice control board 230, the lamp control board 226, which controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, which controls the rental and payout of the game ball, and the game ball. It is composed of a launch control board 260 and the like that control the launch. 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 gate sensor 27s that detects the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the first large winning opening sensor 28s that detects the game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 28, and the second large winning opening 35 have entered the ball. The second big winning mouth sensor 35s that detects the game ball, the specific mouth sensor 38s that detects the game ball that entered the specific mouth 38, the non-specific mouth sensor 39s that detects the game ball that entered the non-specific mouth 39, etc. It is 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 first large winning opening solenoid 28m for causing the opening / closing operation of the solenoid 26m and the opening / closing door 29 provided in the first large winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the first large winning opening 28). , 2nd prize opening solenoid 35m for opening and closing the opening / closing door 36 provided in the 2nd prize opening 35 (for opening and closing the 2nd prize opening 35), segment display The unit 50 and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs these operations by transmitting a drive signal toward the second starting port solenoid 26m, the first winning opening solenoid 28m, the second winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display unit 50. Control.

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, "" By transmitting a command for designating the light emission patterns of the various lamps 5a to 5c), the effect of driving these lamps is performed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 is operated by the player with respect to the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction button 10c (hereinafter, also referred to as “effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c”) via the effect operation board 228. Is detected, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

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 is fired (left-handed) so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), or the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). The game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down the area of the other side.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. 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, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the player is a "big hit" or a "miss" based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol is variably 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, a big hit determination is performed based on the determination random number to determine which of "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". That is, in this big hit determination, not only "big hit" and "missing" but also whether or not it is a "small hit" is determined. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

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 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 (hereinafter, when they are not particularly distinguished, collectively referred to as "special symbols") are obtained by switching the LED that lights up among the nine LEDs in each display unit. The variable display is performed, and the stop display is performed by turning on a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first special figure, 200 types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300) and one type of missed symbol (off symbol 301) can be stopped and displayed, and as the second special figure. , 200 types of jackpot symbols (big hit symbols 401-600) and one type of missed symbols (missing symbols 701) 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 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") is "big hit", the first special figure is the jackpot symbol. The stop display is displayed at any of 101 to 200. Further, when the result of the "big hit determination for the first special figure" is "off", the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the off symbol 301.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure") is "big hit", the second The special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols 401 to 600. Further, when the result of the "big hit determination for the second special figure" is "small hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the small hit symbols 601-700. Further, when the result of the "big hit determination for the second special figure" is "off", the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the off symbol 701.

When the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missed symbol, the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed is specified in order to confirm the stopped displayed symbol. Display that is maintained until the time elapses (hereinafter also referred to as "confirmed display"). 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”.

<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 in these cases, the game ball is the first. It is not performed immediately after entering the 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, as described above, "big hit determination for the second special figure" and "variation display of the second special figure" are performed, but these are the game balls. The determined random number obtained is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold, instead of being performed immediately after entering the second starting port 25. 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 a second special figure hold is stored up to one. The stored number of the second special figure hold (the number of the second special figure hold) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure holding display unit 54, and in the second special figure holding display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of 2nd special figure 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 related to the first special figure hold stored first (about the first special figure hold). (Big hit judgment of The jackpot determination (big hit determination for the second special figure) and the variation display of the second special figure are 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).

<Game state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming states include "a game state related to the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination" and "a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25". It is set as appropriate. Of these, the "game state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination" is set to the "low probability state" or the "high probability state". The "low probability state" is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is low (the probability is about 1/300), and the "high probability state" is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is low. It is in a high state (with a probability of about 1/100).

Further, the "game state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25" is set to the "non-electric support state" or the "electric support state". The "non-electric support state" is a state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low, and the "electric support state" is a state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high. Is. As a result, 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 second start port is easier than in the first start port 24. It is easy for the game ball to enter the 25. Therefore, in the "non-electric support state", the player can be made to hit left (aiming to enter the first starting port 24), and in the "electric support state", the player can be made to hit right. It can be done (aiming at the ball entering the second starting port 25).

The above-mentioned "game state (low probability state, high probability state) related to the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit determination" and "game state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 (non-electric support state)". , Electric support state) ”is set together. After all, the gaming states of this embodiment are the "low probability / non-electric support state" in which the "low probability state" and the "non-electric support state" are set together, and the "high probability state" and "high probability state". Between the "high probability / electric support state" in which the "electric support state" is set together and the "high probability / non-electric support state" in which the "high probability state" and the "non-electric support state" are set together. It is transitioned with.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the "high probability state" is set, when the symbol variation game (variation display of the special symbol) is performed 100 times without performing the jackpot game, the "high probability state" is performed. A "low probability state" is set instead of the "probability state". In addition, when the "electric support state" is set in combination with the "high probability state" and the "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state", the "electric support state" is set. Instead of, "non-electric support state" is set. Therefore, when the "high probability / electric support state" is set and the "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state" (when the symbol variation game is performed 100 times). ), By setting "non-electric support state" instead of the "electric support state", "low probability / non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability / electric support state". Will be.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "small hit symbol (second special figure)" is stopped and displayed when the "high probability state" is set, the "electric support state" is set at that time. If so, "non-electric support state" is set instead of the "electric support state", and if "non-electric support state" is set at that time, "non-electric support state" is replaced with "non-electric support state". "Electric support status" is set. Therefore, if the "small hit symbol (second special figure)" is stopped and displayed when the "high probability / electric support state" is set, the "high probability / electric support state" is replaced with the "high probability". -When the "non-electric support state" is set and the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set and the "small hit symbol (second special figure)" is stopped and displayed, the "high probability / non-electric support state" is displayed. "High probability / electric support state" will be set instead of "electric support state".

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 to the player. 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.

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big hit symbols, the big hit game in which the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 are opened multiple times is performed. Start. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35, right-handed hitting is performed during the big hit game. Become.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, "10R long" and "10R short" can be executed as a big hit game. All of these jackpot games have 10 round games in common, but the ease of entering the specific mouth 38 is different. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the final round game (10th round game) in the big hit game, and at this time, the ball enters the second big winning opening 35. If the game ball enters the specific mouth 38, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to "high probability / electric support state", and if the game ball does not enter the specific mouth 38, the big hit game ends. The later game state is set to "low probability, non-electric support state". The ease of entering the specific opening 38 is adjusted by adjusting the opening mode of the second special winning opening 35 and the distribution mode of the game ball entering the second special winning opening 35 to the specific opening 38. Is realized by.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "10R long", the game ball enters the specific mouth 38 in most cases as long as the right-handed ball is hit. On the other hand, in the "10R short", the game ball does not enter the specific mouth 38 in most cases even if the right-handed ball is hit. In other words, when "10R long" is performed, the game state is set to "high probability / electric support state" in most cases, and when "10R short" is performed, the game state is set in most cases. Is set to "low probability, non-electric support state".

As a matter of course, the "high probability / electric support state" is more advantageous to the player than the "low probability / non-electric support state", so the player is "10R long" rather than "10R short". Will be expected to be done. This can be regarded as being able to execute a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) having different degrees of advantage for the player.

Whether to perform "10R short" or "10R long" is determined based on the game state when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. That is, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the "low probability / non-electric support state" or the "high probability / non-electric support state", when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, 60%. The jackpot game of "10R long" is performed with a probability of (when the jackpot symbols 101 to 220 are stopped and displayed), and the jackpot game of "10R long" is performed with a probability of 40% (when the jackpot symbols 221 to 300 are stopped and displayed). "Big hit game is performed. On the other hand, in the "low probability / non-electric support state" or the "high probability / non-electric support state", if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability (big hit symbol 401). A "10R long" jackpot game is played (when ~ 500 is stopped and displayed), and a "10R short" jackpot game is played with a 50% probability (when the jackpot symbols 501 to 600 are stopped and displayed). ..

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), in the "high probability / electric support state", when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 60% probability (the big hit symbols 101 to 220 are stopped). A "10R long" jackpot game is played (when displayed), and a "10R short" jackpot game is played with a 40% probability (when the jackpot symbols 221 to 300 are stopped and displayed). On the other hand, in the "high probability / electric support state", when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 100% probability (when the jackpot symbols 401 to 600 are stopped and displayed). A big hit game of "10R long" is performed.

<Small hit game>
The above has described the case where the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. On the other hand, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the small hit game in which the first big winning opening 28 is opened for a short time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is started. Since the small hit game of this embodiment is open only for a short time, the game ball rarely enters the first large winning opening 28 during the small hit game.

<Variable display of ordinary symbols, games per ordinary symbols, hold of ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuating gate 27 allows a right-handed game ball to pass through. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (a judgment random number for hitting a normal figure described later) is acquired and used as the judgment random number. Based on this, a normal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal figure hits or is off. 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, two types of symbols, a normal symbol with the left LED lit and a non-regular symbol with the right LED lit, are stopped. It can be displayed. If the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol, and if the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol. Will be done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a missed symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed in which the stopped display state of the symbol is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped display symbol. 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 described above are set by different aspects of the normal figure hit determination mode, the normal symbol variation display mode, and the normal figure hit game mode. That is, the probability of being determined to be a normal figure hit in the normal figure hit determination is 40/100 in the non-electric support state and 99/100 in the electric support state. In addition, as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, a long time is easily selected in the non-electric support state (any of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is evenly selected), and a short time is selected in the electric support state. (1000 msec, 1252 msec, 1500 msec is evenly selected). In addition, as a game per normal figure, the second start port 25 is open for a short time (840 ms x 1 time) in the non-electric support state, and the second start port 25 is open for a long time (840 m) in the electric support state. (Second x 2 times) It will be in the open state. As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is opened is reduced, and the frequency with which the game ball enters the second starting port 25 is also reduced. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is opened increases, and the frequency with which the game ball enters the second starting port 25 also increases.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 when right-handed is performed in the "non-electric support state" is when left-handed. It is about the same as the frequency of entering the game ball into the first starting port 24 of the above. That is, even in the "non-electric support state", if the right-handed hit is performed, the game ball enters the second starting port 25 at a predetermined frequency (although the frequency is lower than the electric support state). ..

When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol hit determination and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal figure hit determination and the variation display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored normal figure hold. Such a normal figure hold is also stored up to a maximum of four. The stored number of the normal figure hold (the number of the normal figure hold) is displayed on the normal figure hold display unit 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal figure hold display unit 57, and in the normal figure hold display unit 57, both of the two LEDs are turned off to turn off the normal figure. It indicates that the number of holdings is 0, and by turning on one of the two LEDs, it indicates that the number of holdings is 1, and by turning on the two LEDs, it indicates that the number of holdings is 1. It indicates that the number of holdings is 2, and blinking one LED indicates that the number of holdings is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs indicates that the number of holdings is 4. Indicates that there is. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the holding of the normal symbol is stored, if it is not in the variable display of the normal symbol, the confirmed display of the normal symbol, or the game per normal symbol, the first Judgment of hitting the stored normal figure related to the holding of the normal figure and variable display of the normal symbol are performed.

<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 variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 starts the variation display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. do. 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 symbol showing nine numbers from "1" to "9" as a decorative symbol.

FIG. 6A conceptually shows how the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display, for example, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right decorative symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and 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). For example, 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 also referred to as "doublet"). It is stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed by the "small hit stitch" described later. 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 not aligned with the same symbol combination (excluding the small hits described later, hereinafter " It is stopped and displayed at (also called "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, as shown in FIG. 6B, for example, the left decorative symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol. If there is, the middle decorative symbol 41b, which is stopped and displayed at the end, also stops at the same symbol, and the player says, "I think the big hit game will start." ) Will be watched. In this way, the decorative symbols excluding one of the plurality of decorative symbols are stopped at the same symbol (doublet, a mode that can be a small hit, which will be described later), and the one decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The production performed in is called "reach production", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach production. The variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can also be regarded as "decorative symbol variation".

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. 6, it is shown that the number of the first special figure reserved is four and the number of the second special figure reserved is 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 game progression-low probability, non-electric support state>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game mainly proceeds in the following modes. In the "low probability, non-electric support state", the second starting port 25 is opened only infrequently (second) even if the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 (even if a right-handed hit is made). The frequency of entering the ball into the starting port 25 is about the same as the frequency of entering the ball into the first starting port 24). Further, in the "low probability / non-electric support state", as described above using FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 60% probability of "10R long". However, if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol, "10R long" is performed only with a probability of 50%. That is, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is more likely to be performed when the variable display of the first special figure is performed than when the variable display of the second special figure is performed.

From these facts, in the "low probability, non-electric support state", as shown in FIG. 7, a game aiming to enter the first starting port 24 by performing "left-handed" (hereinafter, "first"). It is also called a "special figure-based game"). By performing "left-handed", when the game ball enters the first starting port 24 (ev.1), the variation display of the first special figure is performed (ev.2). In the "big hit judgment for the first special figure" in the "low probability / non-electric support state", it is judged as a "big hit" with a probability of about 1/300 (low probability), so in most cases, the first The special figure is stopped and displayed with an off-design (ev.3). 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 first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol ( ev.4).

In this way, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol in the "low probability, non-electric support state", as described above using FIG. 5 (a), there is a 40% probability of "10R short". (Ev.5) "Low probability / non-electric support state" is set (ev.6), and "10R long" is performed with a 60% probability (ev.7) "High probability / electric" "Support state" is set (ev.8). Of these, when the "low probability non-electric support state" is set (ev. 6), the above-mentioned game is repeated using FIG. 7.

<Main game progression-high probability, electric support state>
On the other hand, when the "high probability / electric support state" is set (ev.8), the game proceeds in the following manner. That is, in the "high probability / electric support state", when the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 (when hitting right), the second starting port 25 is frequently opened (second starting port). The frequency of entering the ball 25 is higher than the frequency of entering the first starting port 24). Further, in the "low probability / non-electric support state", as described above using FIG. 5 (b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 100% probability of "10R long". However, if the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol, "10R long" is performed only with a probability of 60%. That is, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is more likely to be performed when the variable display of the second special figure is performed than when the variable display of the first special figure is performed.

From these facts, in the "high probability / electric support state", as shown in FIG. 8, a game aiming at entering the second starting port 25 by performing "right-handed" (hereinafter, "second special feature"). It is also called a "figure-based game"). When the game ball enters the second starting port 25 by performing "right-handed" (ev.11), the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev.12). In the "big hit determination for the second special figure" in the "high probability / electric support state", the "big hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/100 (high probability). Further, in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", the "small hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/20. Therefore, in most cases, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with an out-of-line symbol (ev.13). While repeating such fluctuation display of the second special figure, if it is determined as "big hit" in the "big hit judgment for the second special figure", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol ( ev.14).

In this way, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol in the "high probability / electric support state", as described above using FIG. 5 (b), there is a 100% probability that "10R long" will be displayed. At the same time (ev.7), "high probability / electric support state" is set (ev.18). Then, when the "high probability / electric support state" is set in this way (ev.18), the above-mentioned game is repeated using FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined as "small hit" in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (ev.14), and the small hit game is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability state", the "electric support state" and the "non-electric support state" are alternately displayed each time. Set. Therefore, even if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state", the "non-electric support state" is set instead of the "electric support state". However, a "high probability non-electric support state" will be set (ev. 18).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state", the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set. Comparing the "high probability / electric support state" and the "high probability / non-electric support state" with each other, the "high probability / electric support state" is the second start rather than the "high probability / non-electric support state". The frequency of entering the mouth 25 is high. Further, as described above using FIG. 5A, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state", "10R long" is lined with a 50% probability. Therefore, as described above using FIG. 5 (b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state", "10R long" is lined with a 100% probability. Will be. That is, the case where the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed in the "high probability / electric support state" is more than the case where the fluctuation display of the second special figure is performed in the "high probability / non-electric support state". It is easy to perform a big hit game that is advantageous to the player.

Therefore, for the player, the "high probability / electric support state" is more advantageous than the "high probability / non-electric support state". For this reason, in the "high probability / electric support state", the player is expected that the small hit symbol will not be stopped and displayed, and that the player will not shift to the more disadvantageous "high probability / non-electric support state". It is possible to realize a novel game property, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Main game progression-high probability, non-electric support state (1)>
When the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set by stopping and displaying the second special figure with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state" (ev.18), the following aspects The game progresses at.

That is, in the "high probability / non-electric support state", the second starting port 25 is opened only infrequently even if the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 (even if a right-handed hit is made). The frequency of entering the second starting port 25 is about the same as the frequency of entering the first starting port 24). Further, in the "low probability / non-electric support state", as described above using FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 60% probability of "10R long". However, if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol, "10R long" is performed only with a probability of 50%. That is, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is more likely to be performed when the variable display of the first special figure is performed than when the variable display of the second special figure is performed.

From these facts, in the "high probability, non-electric support state", at first glance, it seems that "the first special figure-based game" is performed by performing "left-handed". However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability state", the "electric support state" and the "non-electric support state" are displayed each time. It is supposed to be set alternately. Therefore, even if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability, non-electric support state" (if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed with a probability of about 1/20), "non" Since the "electric support state" is set instead of the "electric support state", the "high probability / electric support state" is set after all.

For this reason, the player who expects that the "high probability / electric support state" is set (with a probability of about 1/20) triggered by the stop display of the small hit symbol (second special figure) is "high". Even in the "probability / non-electric support state", as shown in FIG. 9, by performing "right-handed", "game based on the second special figure" is performed.

Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 by performing "right-handed" (ev.21), the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev.22). Even in the "high probability / non-electric support state", in the "big hit judgment for the second special figure", the "big hit" is judged with a probability of about 1/100 (high probability). In addition, in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", it is determined as a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/20. Therefore, in most cases, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with an out-of-line symbol (ev.23). While repeating such fluctuation display of the second special figure, if it is determined as "big hit" in the "big hit judgment for the second special figure", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol ( ev.24).

In this way, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state", as described above using FIG. 5 (a), there is a 50% probability of "10R short". (Ev.25) "Low probability / non-electric support state" is set (ev.26), and "10R long" is performed with a 50% probability (ev.27) "High probability / electric" "Support state" is set (ev.28).

Of these, when the "low probability / non-electric support state" is set (ev.26), the above-mentioned game is repeated using FIG. 7, and the "high probability / electric support state" is set. (Ev.28), the above-mentioned game is repeated with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined as "small hit" in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (ev.29), and the small hit game is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability state", the "electric support state" and the "non-electric support state" are alternately displayed each time. Set. Therefore, in the "high probability non-electric support state", even if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol, the "electric support state" is set instead of the "non-electric support state", so in the end By the way, "high probability / electric support state" is set (ev.30).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state", the "high probability / electric support state" is set. For this reason, in the "high probability / non-electric support state", it is expected that the small hit symbol will be stopped and displayed to the player, and that the player will shift to the more advantageous "high probability / electric support state". It is possible to realize a novel game property of letting the player play, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state", the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set. On the contrary, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state", the "high probability / electric support state" is set. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, in the "high probability state", each time the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol, a more advantageous "electric support state (high probability / electric support state)" is displayed. The more disadvantageous "non-electric support state (high probability, non-electric support state)" is set alternately.

Here, normally, the transition from the "non-electric support state" to the "electric support state" and the transition from the "electric support state" to the "non-electric support state" occur with the end of the jackpot game. do. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, these transitions occur when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, so that the player can feel unexpected. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Further, in the "high probability state", the "non-electric support state" is set or the "electric support state" is set, triggered by the same event of "stop display of the small hit symbol (second special figure)". From this as well, it is possible to make the player feel unexpected, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, for the player who expects the "electric support state" to be set, the "small hit symbol (second special figure)" is given to the player even though it is in the same period of "high probability state". ) Stop display ”can be expected or not expected to occur, which makes it possible to enhance the game's interest.

The process of shifting from the "non-electric support state" to the "electric support state" can be regarded as the "first process", and the process of shifting from the "electric support state" to the "non-electric support state" is the "second process". It can also be regarded as "processing".

<Main game progression-high probability, non-electric support state (2)>
As described above, in the "high probability / non-electric support state", by performing "right-handed", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol to shift to the "high probability / electric support state". You can play a game aiming at. However, in the "high probability, non-electric support state", it is also possible to perform "left-handed".

Here, in the "high probability / non-electric support state", when "right-handed" is performed (when the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner) and when "left-handed" is performed (when the first special figure is displayed in a variable manner). There are the following differences in the profits that can be given to the player. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, when "right-handed" is performed in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (when the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner), the small hit symbol has a probability of about 1/20. Is stopped and displayed, and with this stop display as an opportunity, it shifts to the "high probability / electric support state". In this case, the game proceeds in the manner described above with reference to FIG. In addition to this, when performing "right-handed" in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (when the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner), there is a 50% chance that the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed. "Long hit" is performed.

That is, when "right-handed" is performed in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (when the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner), the probability shifts to the "high probability / electric support state" with a probability of about 1/20. A game (and by extension, a game that aims to perform a "long hit" with a 50% probability when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (in this specification, these are collectively referred to as a "first profit"). The above-described game) will be performed using FIG. 10.

On the other hand, when "left-handed" is performed in "high probability / non-electric support state" (when the first special figure is displayed in a variable manner), "high probability / electric support" is triggered by the stop display of the small hit symbol. There is no transition to "state". Instead, a "long hit" is performed with a 60% probability (higher probability than when the second special symbol is variablely displayed) when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

That is, when "left-handed" is performed in "high probability / non-electric support state" (when the first special figure is displayed in a variable manner), there is a 60% probability of "long hit" when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Will be played (also referred to as "second profit" in the present specification).

Although the contents of these "first profits" and "second profits" are different, the degree of profits is not significantly different. For this reason, in the "high probability, non-electric support state", do you aim to obtain the "first profit" by performing "right-handed" (variably displaying the second special figure) for the player? (By extension, whether to play the game of the above-described aspect using FIG. 10) or to perform "left-handed" (variably display the first special figure) to select whether to aim for "second profit". It is possible to realize a novel game property, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

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 process of transmitting the various commands stored in the output buffer to the various control boards is performed. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 controls the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of the game ball). It will be.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs an input process (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, a game ball is inserted into any of the first starting port 24, the second starting port 25, the other entry port 30, the first major winning opening 28, and the second major winning opening 35. If the ball enters, the game ball will be paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), sensors that detect these incoming balls (first starting port sensor 24s, second starting port sensor 25s, first large winning opening sensor 28s, second large winning opening sensor 35s, etc. ), It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of 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 of any of the small hit symbols among a plurality of types of small hit symbols, and the types of these symbols are selected based on the "symbol selection random number". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. It should be noted that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300) but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the period until the next timer interrupt). You may do it. 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), a process of storing the normal figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of holdings for the normal figure has not reached 4, the random number for determining the normal figure is acquired and the random number for determining the normal figure is stored as the holding for the normal figure. The normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, or if the number of reserved symbols has already reached 4, the new reserved regular symbols are not stored.

After performing the process related to the storage of the normal drawing hold 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 hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area reserved 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, whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed even before the variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed, and the reach effect It is possible to determine whether or not 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 first start port sensor 24s in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 25 based on the detection result of the second start 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, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. 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 it is during a game per normal symbol, during a variable display of a normal symbol, or during a definite display of a normal symbol. As a result, if it is neither during the game per normal symbol, during the variable display of the normal symbol, or during the final display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned normal symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, the first stored normal figure hold is read out from the stored normal figure hold. Then, the read normal figure hold, that is, the normal figure hit determination is performed based on the normal figure hit determination random number. Specifically, in the non-electric support state, the probability of becoming "per normal figure" is about 40/100 (a random number of about 40/100 of the random numbers per normal figure that can be acquired as a normal figure hold). The probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" is 99/100 (a random number for a normal figure hit that can be acquired as a normal figure hold) if the normal figure hit judgment is performed and the electric support state is in effect. Of these, a random number of 99/100 is used as a normal figure hit).

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, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is the normal symbol hit, the normal symbol hit symbol 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 memorized that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the left side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the ordinary symbol, the out-of-normal symbol 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 memorized that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time.

In this way, if it is memorized that the LED on the left of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on or the LED on the right side of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is memorized. To 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, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is the normal figure hit, the LED on the left of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit judgment is off. If this is the case, the LED to the right of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off-design 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, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a short time (840 msec x 1 time) during the non-electric support state, and the second starting port 25 is opened during the electric support state. Set an opening pattern that keeps the open state for a long time (840 ms x 2 times). After setting the opening pattern in this way, the game per normal figure is started.

On the other hand, when the game is being played per normal drawing, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the second starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. Make it work. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game per normal figure is ended.

<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, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure hold. Specifically, in the low probability state, the probability of becoming a "big hit" is about 1/300 (a random number of about 1/300 of the big hit judgment random numbers that can be acquired as the second special figure hold is regarded as a big hit. If the jackpot judgment is performed and the probability is high, the probability of becoming a "big hit" is about 1/100 (about 1/100 of the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be acquired as the second special figure hold). Make a big hit judgment (using a random number as a big hit).

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, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure hold. Specifically, in the low probability state, the probability of becoming a "big hit" is about 1/300 (a random number of about 1/300 of the big hit judgment random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold is regarded as a big hit. If the jackpot judgment is performed and the probability is high, the probability of becoming a "big hit" is about 1/100 (about 1/100 of the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold). Make a big hit judgment (using a random number as a big hit).

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 referred to by referring to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 101 to 300. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected 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 for the 2nd special symbol hold), the variation display of the special symbol this time is based on the symbol selection random number included in the 2nd special figure hold read this time. Select the type of small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed in the symbol variation 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, when the second special symbol hold is read, the small hit symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small hit symbols 601 to 700 is referred to, and the symbol selection random numbers read out as the second special symbol hold are supported. Select the small hit symbol to be displayed as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The small hit symbol selection table is 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. Select 701 as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the off symbol selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 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. Select 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. 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. 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, the processing when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner has been described. On the other hand, when the confirmation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missed symbol.

As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is an out-of-order symbol, it is also determined whether or not the "high probability state" is set, and if the "high probability state" is set, the "high probability state" is set. The remaining number of symbol variation games (hereinafter referred to as "ST number") until the end of "" is subtracted once. As a result, when the "ST number of times" becomes 0, the "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state".

In addition, even when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a small hit symbol (only for the second special symbol), it is also determined whether or not the "high probability state" is set, and the "high probability state" is set. In that case, the "ST count" is subtracted once. As a result, when the "ST number of times" becomes 0, the "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state".

Then, as described above, when the "ST number of times" becomes 0 and the "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state", whether or not the "electric support state" is set is determined. If the judgment is made and the "electric support state" is set, the "non-electric support state" is set instead of the "electric support state". That is, after all, when the "high probability / non-electric support state" or the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set and the "ST number" becomes 0, the "low probability / non-electric support state" is set. ] Is set.

When the "low probability / non-electric support state" is newly set in this way, the game state specification command indicating the newly set game state (here, the low probability / non-electric support state) is sent to the output buffer of the RAM 203. Remember. Then, 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).

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (only the second special figure), the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 35 is open for 1.6 seconds during the small hit game, so such an opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 is set. After setting the opening pattern of the second big 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).

On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a big hit symbol, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 in the big hit game (opening number, opening time, closing time, etc.) To set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games during the big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. Therefore, the opening patterns of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 are set according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. After setting the opening patterns of the first big winning opening 28 and the second big winning opening 35 in this way, the big hit game is started. Then, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of jackpot game to be started this time (see FIG. 5). 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 special symbol is being confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, when the small hit game is in progress, the second large winning opening 35 is opened / closed in the above-mentioned opening pattern (opening pattern for 1.6 seconds). The opening / closing door 36 is operated by controlling the winning opening solenoid 35m. Then, when the control (operation of the opening / closing door 36) of the second large winning opening solenoid 35m according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, the small hit game end command indicating the end of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the big hit game is in progress, the first big winning opening solenoid 28m or The opening / closing door 29 or the opening / closing door 36 is operated by controlling the second large winning opening solenoid 35m. 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).

Then, when the game ball entered from the second big winning opening 35 enters the specific opening 38 during the big hit game (during the last round game), the specific opening ball entry command indicating that is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. 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 (operation of the opening / closing door 29 and the opening / closing door 36) of the first big winning opening solenoid 28m and the second big winning opening solenoid 35m according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, the big hit game end command indicating the end of the big hit game is issued. It 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).

Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the specific opening 38 during the big hit game this time. As a result, if the game ball does not enter the specific port 38, "low probability / non-electric support state" is set, and if the game ball enters the specific port 38, "high probability / electric support" is set. State ”is set. After setting the game state 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". 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 second large winning opening 35 can be regarded as a "variable ball entry opening". The mouth 38 can also be regarded as a "specific area".

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, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 sends the received command or detection signal to the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process each time a command is received from the main control board 200 or a detection signal is received from various boards. It is stored in the received command storage area. In the command analysis process (S800), the command or detection signal stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the received command or detection signal is determined, and in order to perform this effect, the image / sound control board 230 or The command to be transmitted to the lamp 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 performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to various commands and the like. 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 is displayed on the effect display device 41, and the mode of the hold symbol to be displayed in the first hold display area 41d or the second hold display area 41e of the effect display device 41 is pre-determined. The mode corresponds to the result. It should be noted that the pre-production 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 41e. 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 state where the game is performed, the number of reserved 1st special figures is displayed, and the right-handed "low probability / electric support state" and "high probability / electric support acquisition state", that is, the 2nd special figure main body In the state where the game is performed, the number of the second special figure reserved may be displayed.

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, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of reach effects as the above-mentioned reach effects using FIG. 6 (b). Since the symbol variation effect is performed in response to the variation pattern, the reach effect, which is a part of the symbol variation effect, is also performed when the variation pattern corresponding to each is selected. For example, if 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 displayed 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 jackpot determination is "off", the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed after the reach effect corresponding to this variation pattern is performed. A symbol variation effect that stops and displays at different points is performed.

The execution probability of each reach effect, that is, the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected depends on the ratio of the variation pattern selection random numbers assigned to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. It is set. As a result, the probability that the jackpot determination result is a "big hit" (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit expectation") is made different among a plurality of types of reach effects. As a result, the player can be expected to perform a reach effect with a higher expectation of a big hit.

The mode of the reach effect may be any mode in which the player can identify these differences. For example, the displayed character images are different from each other and the displayed background images are different from each other between the reach effects. , 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.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started. 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 type of jackpot game started (10R long, 10R short), an effect of urging the player to insert the game ball into the specific mouth 38, and the like are 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.

Then, when the round game start command is received during the big hit game, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts the round game effect (for example, superimposed on the big hit 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, as shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the specific mouth entry command, the CPU 221 performs an effect indicating that the game ball has entered the specific mouth 38. For example, an effect of displaying the character "V" on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the game state designation command, the effect corresponding to the set game state is started. For example, it is possible to perform an effect in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or "high probability / electric support state" or "high probability / non-electric support". In the "state", an effect of displaying the "ST count" is started.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 corresponds to the operation when the operation signal is detected via the effect operation board 228, that is, when the effect operation units 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated. Start the production to do.

E. Production in high probability state:
As described above with reference to FIG. 10, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the “high probability / electric support state”, the “high probability / non-electric support state” is displayed. ] Is set, and conversely, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state", the "high probability / electric support state" is set. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 10, in the "high probability state", each time the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, the more advantageous "electric support state (high probability / electric support state)". "And the more disadvantageous" non-electric support state (high probability, non-electric support state) "are alternately set. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various effects can be executed in order to enhance such playability in the "high probability state".

E-1. Production example 1:
For example, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "high probability / electric support state", the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol. In the "high probability / non-electric support state", when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol, the "high probability / electric support state" is set. It is also possible to execute an effect of displaying an image suggesting that.

For example, in the "high probability / electric support state", an effect of displaying an image showing the characters "shift to the high probability / non-electric support state by the stop display of the small hit symbol" is executed, and the "high probability / non-electric support state" is executed. In the "support state", an effect of displaying an image showing the characters "shift to a high probability / electric support state by stopping the small hit symbol" may be executed.

Alternatively, the directions in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are variablely displayed may be different between the "high probability / electric support state" and the "high probability / non-electric support state". For example, in the "high probability / electric support state", the effect of displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in a downward variation is executed, and in the "high probability / non-electric support state", the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, It is also possible to execute an effect of varyingly displaying 41c in the upward direction.

Alternatively, the stop order of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c may be different between the "high probability / electric support state" and the "high probability / non-electric support state". For example, in the "high probability / electric support state", the effect of stopping and displaying the left decorative symbol 41a among the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is executed first, and in the "high probability / non-electric support state", the decoration is performed. Of the symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c, the right decorative symbol 41c may be stopped and displayed first.

By performing such an effect (effect example 1), it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the above-mentioned game characteristics, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

E-2. Production example 2:
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the "high probability / electric support state", "10R long" is performed with a 100% probability, and the "high probability / non-electric support state" is performed. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, there is a 50% probability that "10R long" will be performed.

Therefore, in the "high probability / electric support state", "before the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (before the high probability / non-electric support state is set), the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If it is done (when the big hit game is started), a more advantageous big hit game (10R long) is likely to be performed. ”

For example, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying an image showing the characters "It is advantageous if the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed before the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed!". Even when such an effect (effect example 2) is performed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the above-mentioned game characteristics, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

E-3. Production example 3:
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol in the "high probability state", the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are set to "1" to "9". The stop display may be performed with a symbol different from the symbol indicating the number.

For details, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in "high probability / electric support state" ("high probability / non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability / electric support state". When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (instead of the "high probability / non-electric support state", the "high probability / electric support state" When the "state" is set), the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c may be stopped and displayed with different symbols (modes).

For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state" (instead of the "high probability / electric support state", "high" (When "probability / non-electric support state" is set) is a symbol indicating the characters "DOWN" suggesting that a more disadvantageous game state (high probability / non-electric support state) is set for the player. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (the "high probability / non-electric support state"). When "high probability / electric support state" is set instead of), the character "UP" suggesting that a more advantageous gaming state (high probability / non-electric support state) is set for the player. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with the indicated symbols.

That is, even if the same event of "stop display of small hit symbol (second special figure)" is the setting trigger, if "high probability / non-electric support state" is set, "high probability / non-electric support" is set. When the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in the mode suggesting that the state is set (the mode in which the symbols indicating the characters of DOWN are aligned) and the "high probability / electric support state" is set. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in "a mode suggesting that a high-probability / electric support state is set (a mode in which symbols indicating UP characters are aligned)". This makes it easier for the player to recognize the setting timings of the "high probability / non-electric support state" and the "high probability / electric support state" triggered by the "stop display of the small hit symbol (second special figure)". As a result, the above-mentioned playability can be easily realized.

E-4. Production example 4:
In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state" (the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability / electric support state". When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (instead of the "high probability / non-electric support state", the "high probability / electric support state" ] Is set), and the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c may be displayed in different directions.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state" (instead of the "high probability / electric support state", "high" When "probability / non-electric support state" is set), an effect of varyingly displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in the downward direction is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (the "high probability / non-electric support state"). When "high probability / electric support state" is set instead of), an effect of varyingly displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in the upward direction is executed.

Even in such a case, it is easy for the player to recognize the setting timing of the "high probability / non-electric support state" and the "high probability / electric support state" triggered by the "stop display of the small hit symbol (second special figure)". As a result, the above-mentioned playability can be easily realized.

E-5. Production example 5:
In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state" (the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability / electric support state". When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (instead of the "high probability / non-electric support state", the "high probability / electric support state" ] Is set), and the stop order of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c may be different.

For example, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state" (the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability / electric support state". In the case of), the effect of first stopping and displaying the left decorative symbol 41a among the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is executed.

On the other hand, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (instead of the "high probability / non-electric support state", the "high probability / electric support state" ] Is set), the effect of first stopping and displaying the right decorative symbol 41c among the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is executed.

Even in such a case, it is easy for the player to recognize the setting timing of the "high probability / non-electric support state" and the "high probability / electric support state" triggered by the "stop display of the small hit symbol (second special figure)". As a result, the above-mentioned playability can be easily realized.

E-6. Production example 6:
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "stop display of the small hit symbol (second special figure)" occurs in the "high probability state" (the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol). In the case), it is suggested that the same event occurred regardless of whether it occurred in the "high probability / non-electric support state" or in the "high probability / electric support state". You may also perform the production to do.

For example, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state" (the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability / electric support state". Even if this is the case, if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (instead of the "high probability / non-electric support state", the "high probability / non-electric support state" is displayed. Even when "electric support state" is set), it is a symbol indicating the character of "small hit" suggesting that the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, and the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. Is stopped and displayed.

Alternatively, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / electric support state" (the "high probability / non-electric support state" is set instead of the "high probability / electric support state". Even if this is the case, if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol in the "high probability / non-electric support state" (instead of the "high probability / non-electric support state", the "high probability / non-electric support state" is displayed. Even if the "electric support state" is set), an image showing a specific type of character is displayed.

That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a "high probability / non-electric support state" is set or a "high probability / high probability / non-electric support state" is set, triggered by the same event of "stop display of the small hit symbol (second special figure)". Since the "electric support state" is set, the player can feel unexpected. However, it may be difficult for the player to recognize that the setting triggers of these (high probability / non-electric support state, high probability / electric support state) are the same event (stop display of the small hit symbol). In this regard, if the above-mentioned production (production example 4) is performed, the setting triggers of "high probability / non-electric support state" and "high probability / electric support state" are the same event (stop of small hit symbol). It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that it is (display), and by extension, it is possible to make it easier to realize the above-mentioned playability.

E-7. Production example 7:
Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has the above-mentioned playability using FIG. 11. That is, in the "high probability / non-electric support state", do you aim to obtain the "first profit" by performing "right-handed" (variably displaying the second special figure) for the player? As a result, it is said that it is possible to select whether to perform the game of the above-described aspect using FIG. 13) or to perform "left-handed" (variately display the first special figure) to aim for the acquisition of "second profit". It has playability.

Therefore, in the "high probability / non-electric support state", it is possible to execute an effect that prompts the player to select whether to perform "right-handed" or "left-handed". For example, if you make a "right-handed" (continue), you may be given a "first profit", and if you make a "left-handed", you may be given a "second profit". An effect of displaying an image suggesting (explaining) may be executed.

By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the playability of selecting the above-mentioned "right-handed" or "left-handed", and by extension, it is possible to easily realize this playability.

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

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a 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 be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A7.

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation during the electric support state, the non-electric support state can be set instead of the electric support state (the first process can be executed).
<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
During the setting of the electric support state, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation, the first process of setting the non-electric support state instead of the electric support state without performing the big hit game. A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute.

Normally, the non-electric support state is set (instead of the electric support state) at the end of the jackpot game. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the non-electric support state is set (instead of the electric support state) triggered by the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation", so that the player feels unexpected. It is possible to enhance the interest of playing pachinko.

In addition, during the setting of the electric support state, the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" does not occur for the player who expects the electric support state to be continuously set. It is possible to realize a novel playability that makes people expect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation during the non-electric support state, the electric support state can be set instead of the non-electric support state (the second process can be executed).
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
During the setting of the non-electric support state, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation, the second electric support state is set instead of the non-electric support state without performing the big hit game. A gaming machine characterized in that processing can be executed.

Normally, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state) at the end of the jackpot game. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the electric support state (instead of the non-electric support state) is set with the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" as an opportunity, so that the player feels unexpected. It is possible to enhance the interest of playing pachinko.

In addition, during the setting of the non-electric support state, for the player who expects the electric support state to be set instead of the non-electric support state, "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation". It is possible to realize a novel game property that makes people expect that the game will occur, and it will be possible to enhance the game interest.

In addition, the non-electric support state is set or the electric support state is set by the same event of "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation", so that the player may feel unexpected. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
The first process and the second process can be executed during a predetermined period <Claim format>
In the gaming machine A2
A gaming machine characterized in that the first process and the second process can be executed during a predetermined period.

In such a gaming machine, during a predetermined period, if the electric support state is being set and the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" occurs, the non-electric support state changes (instead of the electric support state). ) Is set, and if the non-electric support state is being set, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state) when the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" occurs. That is, during the predetermined period, the non-electric support state is set or the electric support state is set, triggered by the same event of "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation". For this reason, for the player who expects the electric support state to be set, the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" is displayed even though it is in the same period of a predetermined period. It is possible to realize a novel game property that the occurrence is expected or not expected, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
The first process and the second process can be executed during a high probability state <Claim format>
In the gaming machine A2
The game state setting means
As the gaming state, it is possible to set a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot symbol is more likely to be stopped and displayed in the first fluctuation or the second fluctuation than in the low probability state.
At least during the setting of the high probability state, the non-electric support state or the electric support state can be set in parallel with the high probability state.
A gaming machine characterized in that the first process and the second process can be executed during the setting of the high probability state.

In such a gaming machine, in the high probability state, if the electric support state is being set and the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" occurs, the non-electric support state changes (instead of the electric support state). ) Is set, and if the non-electric support state is being set, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state) when the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" occurs. That is, in the high probability state, the non-electric support state is set or the electric support state is set, triggered by the same event of "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation". For this reason, for the player who expects the electric support state to be set, even though it is in the same period of the high probability state, "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation". It is possible to realize a novel game property of expecting or not expecting the occurrence of the game, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
The jackpot game, which is advantageous to the player, is more likely to be performed in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A4,
The case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation during the setting of the non-electric support state is better than the case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation during the setting of the electric support state. A gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot game, which is advantageous for the player, is easily performed.

In such a gaming machine, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is more likely to be performed in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to set the electric support state more strongly, and by extension, it is possible to easily realize the above-mentioned playability.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
When the non-electric support state is set triggered by the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation", the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the "mode suggesting that the non-electric support state is set", and " When the electric support state is set triggered by the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation", the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the "mode suggesting that the electric support state is set".
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In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5,
It is possible to execute the decorative symbol variation, which is a variation display of the decorative symbol, in accordance with the first variation or the second variation.
When the non-electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second variation, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting that the non-electric support state is set. Is possible,
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop and display the decorative symbol in a manner suggesting that the electric support state is set. A gaming machine characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, the non-electric support state is set or the electric support state is set triggered by the same event of "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation", which is surprising to the player. Can be felt. However, since the setting triggers of these (non-electric support state, electric support state) are the same event (stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation), the setting timing of these (non-electric support state, electric support state) It may be difficult for the player to recognize. In this regard, in this gaming machine, even if the same event of "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" is the setting trigger, if the non-electric support state is set, the "non-electric support state is set". The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the "aspect suggesting that the electric support state is set", and when the electric support state is set, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the "aspect suggesting that the electric support state is set". By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the setting timing of the non-electric support state and the electric support state triggered by the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation", and by extension, the above-mentioned playability is realized. It can be made easier.

<Game machine A7>
<Overview>
When the non-electric support state is set triggered by the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation", the "effect suggesting that the non-electric support state is set by the occurrence of a predetermined event" is performed. When the electric support state is set with the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" as an opportunity, "the electric support state is set by the occurrence of the same event as the predetermined event". 』Implement the production that suggests.
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In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6
When the non-electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation, an effect suggesting that the non-electric support state is set by the occurrence of a predetermined event is produced. Feasible and
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation, it is suggested that the electric support state is set by the occurrence of the same event as the predetermined event. A gaming machine that is characterized by being able to perform productions.

In such a gaming machine, the non-electric support state is set or the electric support state is set triggered by the same event of "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation", which is surprising to the player. Can be felt. However, it may be difficult for the player to recognize that the setting triggers of these (non-electric support state, electric support state) are the same event (stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation). In this regard, in this gaming machine, when the non-electric support state is set triggered by "the stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation", "the non-electric support state is set when a predetermined event occurs". When the electric support state is set with the "stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation" as an opportunity to execute the "effect suggesting that", "the same event as the predetermined event occurs. The production that suggests that the electric support state is set ”will be executed. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the setting triggers of the non-electric support state and the electric support state are the same event (stop display of the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation), and by extension, the above-mentioned game. It is possible to easily realize the nature.

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, 27 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 28 ... 1st big prize opening (variable ball entry port), 35 ... 2nd big prize Mouth (variable ball entry port), 38 ... specific port (specific area), 41 ... effect display device, 50 ... segment display unit, 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (first variable execution means, second variable execution means) , Big hit 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
During the setting of the electric support state, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation, the first process of setting the non-electric support state instead of the electric support state without performing the big hit game. A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
During the setting of the non-electric support state, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation, the second electric support state is set instead of the non-electric support state without performing the big hit game. A gaming machine characterized in that processing can be executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 2.
A gaming machine characterized in that the first process and the second process can be executed during a predetermined period. In the gaming machine according to claim 2.
The game state setting means
As the gaming state, it is possible to set a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot symbol is more likely to be stopped and displayed in the first fluctuation or the second fluctuation than in the low probability state.
At least during the setting of the high probability state, the non-electric support state or the electric support state can be set in parallel with the high probability state.
A gaming machine characterized in that the first process and the second process can be executed during the setting of the high probability state. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation during the setting of the non-electric support state is better than the case where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to the second fluctuation during the setting of the electric support state. A gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot game, which is advantageous for the player, is easily performed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
It is possible to execute the decorative symbol variation, which is a variation display of the decorative symbol, in accordance with the first variation or the second variation.
When the non-electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second variation, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting that the non-electric support state is set. Is possible,
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation, it is possible to stop and display the decorative symbol in a manner suggesting that the electric support state is set. A gaming machine characterized by being. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
When the non-electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation, an effect suggesting that the non-electric support state is set by the occurrence of a predetermined event is produced. Feasible and
When the electric support state is set by stopping and displaying the small hit symbol in the second fluctuation, it is suggested that the electric support state is set by the occurrence of the same event as the predetermined event. A gaming machine that is characterized by being able to perform productions.

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