JP2021177964A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To promote progress of a game as designed in a game machine for shifting to a probability variable state when game balls pass a specific area.SOLUTION: A game machine for shifting to a high-probability state for setting a winning probability of determining winning in winning/losing determination after completion of a jackpot game to a higher probability than a normal state when game balls entering a large winning hole pass a specific area in a jackpot game has a specific jackpot game in which distribution means distributes game balls to the specific area in all the round games as a jackpot game. Operation control means controls distribution means so as to distribute game balls to a specific area from predetermined timing of an opening when remaining time until predetermined time is reached is longer than lapse time from start of a round game or the remaining number until a predetermined number is reached is larger than the number of game balls entering the large winning hole from the start of the round game in a specific jackpot game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

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

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a hit / fail judgment is made based on the entry of a game ball into the starting opening, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the big winning opening is opened multiple times to execute the big hit game. Things are known. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times during the big hit game, if the game ball enters a specific area in the big winning opening, the big hit probability of winning or failing is determined after the big hit game is completed. Those that shift to a probabilistic state with a high probability are described. Further, Patent Document 2 includes a plurality of start ports including a variable start port having a variable possibility of entering the game ball, and is in a time-saving state in which the game ball can easily enter the variable start port after the big hit game is completed. Among those that can be set, the number of time reductions in which the time reduction state continues changes depending on the game state when a big hit occurs and the starting port where the game ball enters.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-106802 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-42578

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the gaming ball can enter the specific area only when the game is opened a predetermined number of times during the jackpot game. It will be. In addition, depending on the magnitude of the game profit given when the player shifts to the probabilistic state and other game profits such as the number of time reductions given when the player does not shift to the probabilistic state, the player intentionally makes a specific area. It is also conceivable to prevent the game ball from entering the ball. For these reasons, the game may not be performed as designed, and a game profit different from the intention may be generated, which may cause a problem.

The main object of the gaming machine of the present invention is to promote the progress of the game as designed in the gaming machine that shifts to the probabilistic state when the gaming ball passes through a specific area.

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

The first gaming machine of the present invention is
The starting port and
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed and has a specific area inside,
A hit / fail determination means for determining a hit / fail based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port,
When the result of the winning / failing determination is a hit, the big hit game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened and the big winning opening is closed when a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls enter. Big hit game execution means and
A distribution means for distributing the game ball entered in the large winning opening to the specific area or an area other than the specific area.
An operation control means for controlling the operation of the distribution means and
Equipped with
In the big hit game, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening passes through the specific area, a high probability state in which the hit probability determined to be a hit by the hit / fail determination after the end of the big hit game is higher than the normal state. It is a game machine that shifts to
As the jackpot game, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes a game ball to the specific area in all the round games.
In the specific jackpot game, the operation control means has a longer remaining time until the predetermined time is reached than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the big winning opening from the start of the round game. The gist is to control the distribution means so as to distribute the game balls to the specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the remaining number until reaching the predetermined number is larger than the number of balls entered.

In the first gaming machine of the present invention, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes a game ball to a specific area in all round games. In the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the predetermined number is reached than the number of balls entered into the big winning opening from the start of the round game. The distribution means is controlled so as to distribute the game ball to a specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the number of remaining numbers is larger. As a result, in the specific jackpot game, the game ball that has entered after a predetermined timing in the early stage can be passed to the specific area in each round game, so that the possibility of missing the passage of the game ball to the specific area is reduced. Can be done. Therefore, after the big hit game is completed, it is possible to shift to the high probability state as designed and promote the progress of the game as designed.

The second gaming machine of the present invention is
The first starting port where the game ball can always enter,
The second starting port, which changes the possibility of entering a game ball,
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed and has a specific area inside,
A hit / fail determination means for determining a hit / fail based on the entry of a game ball into the first start port or the second start port.
When the result of the winning / failing determination is a hit, the big hit game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened and the big winning opening is closed when a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls enter. Big hit game execution means and
A distribution means for distributing the game ball entered in the large winning opening to the specific area or an area other than the specific area.
An operation control means for controlling the operation of the distribution means and
Equipped with
In the big hit game, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening passes through the specific area, a high probability state in which the hit probability determined to be a hit by the hit / fail determination after the end of the big hit game is higher than the normal state. It is a game machine that shifts to
As the jackpot game, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes a game ball to the specific area in all the round games.
In the specific jackpot game, the operation control means has a longer remaining time until the predetermined time is reached than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the big winning opening from the start of the round game. The distribution means is controlled so as to distribute the game balls to the specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the remaining number until reaching the predetermined number is larger than the number of balls entered.
The gist of the jackpot game executing means is that the specific jackpot game can be executed at least when the result of the hit / fail determination based on the entry into the second starting port is a hit.

In the second gaming machine of the present invention, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes the game ball to a specific area in all round games. In the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the predetermined number is reached than the number of balls entered into the big winning opening from the start of the round game. The distribution means is controlled so as to distribute the game ball to a specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the number of remaining numbers is larger. As a result, in the specific jackpot game, the game ball that has entered after a predetermined timing in the early stage can be passed to the specific area in each round game, so that the possibility of missing the passage of the game ball to the specific area is reduced. Can be done. Therefore, after the big hit game is completed, it is possible to shift to the high probability state as designed and promote the progress of the game as designed. Further, the specific big hit game can be executed at least when the result of the hit / fail determination based on the entry into the second starting port is a hit. Therefore, if the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting port is a hit, the specific jackpot game is not executed, or the specific jackpot game can be executed rather than the hit / fail determination based on the entry into the second starting opening. By lowering the sex, it is possible to give variation to the playability.

In the first gaming machine or the second gaming machine of the present invention, the operation control means determines the timing at which one gaming ball enters the winning opening in all the round games in the specific jackpot game. As a predetermined timing, the distribution means may be controlled so as to distribute the game ball to the specific area. By doing this, after one game ball enters the large winning opening in the round game, the game ball is distributed to a specific area, so even if the number of balls entered during the round game is small, the game ball passes through the specific area. Can be made to.

The third gaming machine of the present invention is
The starting port and
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed and has a specific area inside,
A hit / fail determination means for determining a hit / fail based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port,
When the result of the winning / failing determination is a hit, the big hit game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened and the big winning opening is closed when a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls enter. Big hit game execution means and
A distribution means for distributing the game ball entered in the large winning opening to the specific area or an area other than the specific area.
An operation control means for controlling the operation of the distribution means and
Equipped with
In the big hit game, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening passes through the specific area, a high probability state in which the hit probability determined to be a hit by the hit / fail determination after the end of the big hit game is higher than the normal state. A gaming machine that shifts to a specific state when the hit / fail determination is performed a predetermined number of times in the high probability state.
As the jackpot game, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes a game ball to the specific area in all the round games.
In the specific jackpot game, the operation control means has a longer remaining time until the predetermined time is reached than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the big winning opening from the start of the round game. The distribution means is controlled so as to distribute the game balls to the specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the remaining number until reaching the predetermined number is larger than the number of balls entered.
The case where the big hit game is executed after being determined to be a hit by the hit / fail determination in the specific state is better than the case where the big hit game is executed after being determined to be a hit by the hit / fail determination in the high probability state. However, the gist is that there is a high probability that benefits will be given to the player.

In the third gaming machine of the present invention, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes the game ball to a specific area in all round games. In the specific jackpot game, the remaining time until reaching the predetermined time is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the predetermined number is reached than the number of balls entered into the big winning opening from the start of the round game. The distribution means is controlled so as to distribute the game ball to a specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the number of remaining numbers is larger. As a result, in the specific jackpot game, the game ball that has entered after a predetermined timing in the early stage can be passed to the specific area in each round game, so that the possibility of missing the passage of the game ball to the specific area is reduced. Can be done. Therefore, after the big hit game is completed, it is possible to shift to the high probability state as designed and promote the progress of the game as designed. Further, it is more likely that a player who executes the jackpot game by the hit / fail determination in the specific state is given a privilege advantageous to the player than the jackpot game is executed by the win / fail determination in the high probability state. For this reason, even if a hit does not occur in the high probability state and the game shifts to a specific state, if a hit occurs in the specific state, a new game in which a privilege more advantageous than the hit in the high probability state is given. Can provide sex. In addition, as a starting port, a first starting port where a game ball can always enter and a second starting port where the possibility of entering the game ball changes are provided, and a specific state of the game ball to the second starting port is provided. It is possible to set the possibility of entering the ball higher than the normal state (time saving state).

In the third gaming machine of the present invention, the specific state ends when the hit / fail determination is performed a specific number of times, and the advantageous privilege may be that the specific number of times is large. By doing this, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning by the end of the specific state.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in a gaming machine that shifts to a probabilistic state when the gaming ball passes through a specific area, it is possible to promote the progress of the game as designed.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as an Example of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a schematic block diagram of a distribution device 40. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of a main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display related processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the opening / closing pattern of the distribution device 40 during a big hit game, and the game state after the big hit game ends. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transition of a game state.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a gaming board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a distribution device 40. It is a block diagram, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol is started when the game ball enters the start port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is started, so-called Seven. An example in which the present invention is applied to a machine type (type 1 type) gaming machine will be described.

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

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

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

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

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 4) of the launch device (not shown) is activated and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect display device 37 provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 21, a center accessory 38 including a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, etc. arranged around the effect display device 37, and a center. The normal symbol actuating gate 22 arranged on the right side of the accessory 38, the normally open first starting port 23 arranged below the center accessory 38, and the open / close type arranged below the ordinary symbol actuating gate 22. The second starting port 24, the large winning opening 26 arranged at the lower left of the second starting opening 24, and the normally open normal winning opening 28 arranged at the lower left of the game area 21. It also has an out port 29 for collecting the game ball that did not enter. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second starting port 24 is a variable entry port configured as an ordinary electric accessory, and has a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and a second starting port solenoid 24c (FIG. 6) for operating the opening / closing blades 24b. 4) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening / closing blade 24b stands upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second starting port switch 24a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second starting opening 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before the specified number of balls is counted.

The large winning opening 26 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and is a sliding opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 26b and a large winning opening solenoid 26c (see FIG. 4) that operates the opening / closing plate 26b. ) And. The large winning opening 26 is usually in a closed state (incapable of entering) in which the opening / closing plate 26b protrudes from the board surface and the game ball cannot enter. Further, in the big winning opening 26, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol and the big hit game is executed, the opening / closing plate 26b is pulled into the board surface by the big winning opening solenoid 26c, so that the game ball enters the ball. Is considered to be an open state (a state in which a ball can be entered). When the big winning opening 26 is in the closed state, the game ball passes on the opening / closing plate 26b from right to left without entering the big winning opening 26 by right-to-left. A large winning opening switch 26a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the large winning opening 26. After the large winning opening 26 is opened, the large winning opening switch 26a counts a specified number (predetermined number, 10 in the embodiment) of the game balls, or a predetermined maximum before counting the specified number. It is closed after the opening time (predetermined time, 28.0 seconds in the example) has elapsed. The jackpot game is executed by repeating a round game that opens and closes the jackpot 26 a plurality of times.

A distribution device 40 is provided inside the large winning opening 26. As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution device 40 distributes the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 26 to either a specific area (V area, probable variation port) 43 or a non-specific area (outside area) 44. As shown in the figure, the warp outlet 41 from which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 26 flows out, the specific area 43 provided directly below the warp outlet 41, and the specific area 43 are provided on both sides of the specific area 43. A non-specific area 44, a pair of left and right distribution blades 42 arranged near the inlet of the specific area 43, and a distribution solenoid 42c (see FIG. 4) for operating the distribution blades 42 are provided. The distribution device 40 repeatedly opens and closes the distribution blade 42 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern (opening time and closing time) by the distribution solenoid 42c, and when the distribution blade 42 is closed, it flows out from the warp outlet 41. The game ball is guided to the non-specific area 44 by the distribution blade 42, and when the distribution blade 42 is open, the game ball flowing out from the warp outlet 41 is guided to the specific area 43. By adjusting the opening time and closing time of the distribution blade 42, it is possible to set the probability of the game ball entering the specific area 43. Further, the probability of the game ball entering the specific area 43 can also be set by the combination of the opening / closing pattern of the distribution blade 42 and the opening / closing timing of the large winning opening 26. The specific area 43 is provided with a specific area passage switch 43a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 43.

The first starting port 23 can enter the game ball by rotating the launch handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area of the game area 21. On the other hand, the second starting port 24 and the large winning opening 26 cannot allow the game ball to enter by hitting the left, and the firing handle 13 is rotated so as to cause the game ball to flow down to the right area of the game area 21. A game ball can be entered by operating (so-called right-handed). However, the second starting opening 24 and the large winning opening 26 are variable winning openings, and the game ball can be entered only when the normal symbol is won or the special symbol is won by the big hit. Will be.

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

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

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

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

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

The effect display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and is a display of effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R corresponding to special symbols on the display screen (symbol variation effect) and reach. Various effects such as effects and notice effects are displayed. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 37, three effect symbols 371L, 371C, 371R consisting of numbers, letters, letters, symbols, characters, etc. are displayed and displayed. The character symbol 373 is displayed in the corner (upper right) of the screen. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variable time is set. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. When the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed and the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the inside does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach), and the effect in the middle is done. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit. The character symbol 373 is used for the advance notice effect, and suggests the possibility of a big hit (hit reliability) depending on the display mode (facial expression, etc.).

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a reserved symbol 372 is also displayed in the corner (lower left) of the display screen of the effect display device 37. The reserved symbol 372 is a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the first special symbol when the current gaming state is the normal state. That is, when the current gaming state is the normal state, each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the first special symbol, one additional ball is additionally displayed in order from the right side, and the first special symbol is displayed. Every time the fluctuation display is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball. Further, the reserved symbol 372 becomes a symbol corresponding to the reserved storage of the second special symbol when the current gaming state is the reduced working hours state. That is, when the game state is in the reduced working hours state, each time a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, one additional ball is additionally displayed in order from the right side, and the variable display of the second special symbol starts. Each time it is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect symbol control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , Equipped with. The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b for storing a processing program or a table, a RAM 60c for temporarily storing data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal board 65, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to the hall computer 100 (see FIG. 4) by the external connection terminal board 65.

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from the front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, the inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal board 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes a gate switch 22a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 22, a first start port switch 23a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 23, and a second. 2 The second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the starting port 24, the large winning opening switch 26a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 26, and the passage of the game ball to the specific area 43. Detection signals from the specific area passing switch 43a for detecting the above, the normal winning opening switch 28a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the normal winning opening 28, and the like are input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. On the other hand, from the main control device 60, drive signals to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the winning opening solenoid 26c, the distribution solenoid 42c, and the like are output via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main control device 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal board 64 and the external connection terminal board 65.

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

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

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

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

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 thus configured will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which is 1/285 in the normal state (low probability state) and the probability variation state (high probability). In the state), it is 1/70. In this embodiment, when the big hit game is executed and the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 26 passes through the specific area 43, the game shifts to the probable change state (probability change state occurs) after the big hit game is completed. The jackpot symbol includes a probability variation jackpot symbol and a normal jackpot symbol, and in the case of the probability variation jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is executed in a mode in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area 43 (a mode in which a probability variation opportunity is given). In the case of a normal jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is executed in such a manner that the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area 43. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol includes a normal jackpot symbol and does not include a probability variation jackpot symbol. On the other hand, the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol includes the probabilistic jackpot symbol and does not include the normal jackpot symbol. The probabilistic state (high probability state) continues until the number of changes of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) reaches a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, the number of continuations of the probabilistic state is, for example, 100 times, and when it reaches 100 times, the probability state becomes low.

Further, after the end of the big hit game, a time saving state that is advantageous to the player to enter the game ball into the second starting port 24 occurs. The time saving state continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) reaches a predetermined number of times. The number of times the time saving state is continued is, for example, 200 times when the big hit game is executed with the big hit of the first special symbol and the time saving state occurs, and the big hit game is executed with the big hit of the second special symbol as a trigger. When the time saving state occurs, it becomes, for example, 200 times or 2100 times. In the probabilistic state that shifts after the big hit game ends, a time saving state also occurs at the same time, so the probabilistic changing state is also called a high probability time saving state. Since the number of times the probability change state is continued after the end of the big hit game is, for example, 100 times, the time saving state continues until the number of fluctuations reaches 100 times or 2000 times even after the end of the probability change state. Since the jackpot probability is low after the end of the probabilistic state, the time-saving state after the end of the probabilistic state is also called the low-probability time-saving state. Further, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) reaches 100 times or 2000 times in the state with low probability time reduction, the time reduction state ends and the normal state is reached. This normal state is also called a low-probability time-saving state. The number of prize balls given by winning a game ball to the winning opening is 4 at the first starting opening 23, 1 at the 2nd starting opening 24, 4 at the normal winning opening 28, and a large winning opening 26. There are 15 pieces.

The probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/100 in the normal state, but is about 1/1 (about 100%) in the reduced working hours state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds in the normal state, but in the open extension state that occurs with the time saving state, it is opened. It is extended to once for a maximum of 3.0 seconds. Up to four variable displays of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol are reserved, and the variable display of the second special symbol is prioritized over the variable display of the first special symbol (special figure 2). Priority change).

In the pachinko machine 1 having such specifications, when the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by hitting the left side, the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal jackpot symbol, a jackpot game is executed in which the jackpot 26 is opened by a predetermined number of rounds (predetermined number of times) in such a manner that the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area 43. The predetermined number of rounds is set to, for example, 5 rounds (5R) or 10 rounds (10R). The large winning opening 26 cannot enter a game ball by hitting left, and can enter a game ball by hitting right. Therefore, when the jackpot game is executed, the player hits right to digest the jackpot game. In the normal jackpot of the first special symbol, the jackpot game is executed in such a manner that the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area 43. Yes state). In the time-saving state, the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than in the normal state, and the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won is longer than in the normal state. By passing the game ball through the normal symbol actuating gate 22, the second starting port 24 can be opened frequently, and the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 24. When the game ball enters the second starting port 24 by right-handed hitting, the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Then, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the probabilistic jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is executed in which the jackpot 26 is opened for a predetermined number of rounds in such a manner that the game ball easily passes through the specific area 43. When the game ball passes through the specific area 43 during the big hit game, the state shifts to the probabilistic change state (high probability time reduction state) after the end of the big hit game. In the probabilistic state, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol is higher than in the normal state, and the time saving state also occurs. Therefore, the player hits right to advance the game in which the second special symbol is changed. , A big hit can be generated advantageously, and it becomes a chance to get a lot of balls in a short time.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S100), the random number update processing (S110), the winning confirmation processing (S120), and the start winning processing (S130). It is performed by repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol per game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), and the big hit game process (S170). In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S110 to S170 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. By executing the main control process, the main control device 60 transmits various commands to the control device in charge and executes the process according to the command, thereby advancing the entire game of the pachinko machine 1.

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

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S120 detects the state of various sensors (first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, gate switch 22a, large winning opening switch 26a, normal winning opening switch 28a, etc.) and determines the RAM 60c. Save in the state storage area of. Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the switch related to the prize ball (the above-mentioned winning opening switch excluding the gate switch 22a), and if it is determined that the game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and the prize ball information is obtained. It is stored in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information is not a value 0, the prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70 to end the winning confirmation process. When the payout control device 70 receives the command to specify the number of prize balls, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the payout ball, the prize ball information (unpaid). The prize ball payout process for decrementing the number of game balls) by a value of 1 is executed. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. When the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main control device 60, the prize ball is paid out. The process is repeated until the value of the information becomes 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S130).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a and determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 (. S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, whether or not the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) is less than the upper limit (value 4 in the embodiment). (S202). When it is determined that the reserved number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the reserved number of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S206, information on the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned hit / fail determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, and the missed symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Then, the first special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S208), and the process proceeds to S210. The first special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the first special symbol for displaying the hold symbol 372 on the effect display device 37. If it is determined in S200 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S208 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S210.

Next, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 (S210). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols (the number of reserved second special symbols) is less than the upper limit (value 4 in the embodiment). (S212). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the second special symbol holding number display device 34 is updated (S214). The determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S216). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S216, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned hit / fail determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, and the missed symbol determination random number can be mentioned. Then, the second special symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S218), and the process proceeds to S220. The second special symbol hold number instruction command includes information regarding the hold number of the second special symbol for displaying the hold symbol 372 on the effect display device 37. If it is determined in S210 that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S212 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S214 to S218 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S220 process.

Next, the detection signal from the gate switch 22a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22 (S220). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S222). When it is determined that the number of reserved symbols is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved ordinary symbols is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the ordinary symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S224). Next, the determination random number of the ordinary symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S226). As the random number for determining the normal symbol, information regarding the progress of the variable game of the normal symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Then, the normal symbol hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S228), and the start winning process is completed. If it is determined in S220 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 22, or if it is determined in S222 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S224 to S228 are skipped. The start winning process is completed. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

[Normal symbol game processing]
In the normal symbol game processing of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0. If it is determined that the number of holdings is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holdings is larger than the value 0, the number of holdings is decremented by the value 1 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is correct, and the normal symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the result of the winning or failing determination. .. The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol acquired based on the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 22 and the hit value included in the hit judgment table of the normal symbol. When the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be a hit, and when the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not matches any of the hit values, it is determined to be out of order. In this embodiment, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is 1/100 in the normal state and about 1/1 in the time saving state. Then, as a result of the hit / fail determination, if it is determined to be a hit, the hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the normal symbol, and if it is determined to be off, the miss symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the normal symbol. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (1 second, 2 seconds, etc.) is set and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped at the determined stop symbol. indicate. When the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated as a missed symbol. On the other hand, when the normal symbol displayed as stopped is a hit symbol, the opening time of the second start opening 24 is set as a hit, the opening operation of the second start opening 24 is started, and the normal symbol game processing is completed. The opening time of the second starting port 24 is set to 0.2 seconds in the normal state and 3.0 seconds in the time saving state. However, in the normal state, since the normal symbol is rarely stopped and displayed by the hit symbol, the second starting port 24 is rarely opened. When the normal symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S150).

[Game processing per normal symbol]
In the game processing per normal symbol in S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the second starting port 24 is in the open operation. If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not in the open operation, the normal symbol-per-game processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second starting port 24 is in the opening operation, the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of the opening operation is the set time (0.2 seconds or 3. It is determined whether or not the game has reached (0 seconds), and whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have entered the second starting port 24. If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the set time and the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24, the game processing per normal symbol is performed while maintaining the opening operation of the second starting port 24. It ends once. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has reached the set time, or if it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have already entered the second starting port 24 even before the opening time reaches the set time. The opening operation of the second starting port 24 is terminated (the driving of the second starting port solenoid 24c is terminated), and the game processing per normal symbol is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process returns to the main control processing and proceeds to the next special symbol game processing (S160).

[Special symbol game processing]
9 and 10 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (S300). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, the special symbol game processing is terminated. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is not a value 1, whether or not one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is in the variable display (S302) and whether or not the final symbol is being displayed (S304). , Are determined respectively. If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the confirmed symbol display, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is more than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S308), and the second special symbol is read. (S310), the variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the above is executed, and the special symbol game processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is a value 0, it is determined whether or not the reserved number of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0 (S312). When it is determined that the number of reserved 1st special symbols is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the 1st special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S314), and the 1st special symbol is read. (S316), the variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the above is executed, and the special symbol game processing is terminated. When it is determined in S312 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S306 to S316, when the number of reservations of the first special symbol and the number of reservations of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display (digestion of the reservation) of the second special symbol is preferentially executed (special). (Fig. 2 Priority change). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display of the first special symbol (holding digestion) may be prioritized (special symbol 1 priority variation), and the variation display of the special symbol may be performed at the start port (starting port). It may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24) (variation in the order of entry), and the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are displayed. It may be performed in parallel (simultaneous fluctuation). Hereinafter, the details of the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol of S310 and the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol of S316 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display related processing. Hereinafter, in order to avoid duplication, the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol will be described with reference to the common flowchart of FIG.

In the variation display-related processing, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag has a value of 0, that is, whether or not it is in a low probability state (S400). When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 0 (low probability state), a jackpot determination process (hit / fail determination) for a low probability with a low probability of jackpot is performed (S402), and the probability variation flag has a value of 1 (probability variation state, high). If it is determined to be in the probability state), a jackpot determination process for a high probability in which the jackpot probability is high is performed (S404). The jackpot determination process is performed by comparing the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24 with the jackpot value included in the jackpot determination table. When the random number for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot values, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the random number for jackpot determination does not match any jackpot value, it is determined to be out of order. As the jackpot judgment table, among the jackpot judgment tables for low probability and high probability, when the probability variation flag is value 0 (low probability state), the jackpot determination table for low probability with a small jackpot value is used, and the probability variation flag is a value. When it is 1 (high probability state), a big hit determination table for high probability with a large big hit value is used. When the jackpot determination process is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S406).

When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol read in S308 or S314 (S408). This process is performed by selecting one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols having different contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the end of the jackpot game by using a random number for determining the jackpot symbol. The determined jackpot symbol is saved until the end of the jackpot game. This is a measure due to the need to clear the value of the probability change flag that sets the game state during the big hit game. As the contents of the big hit game, the number of rounds and the opening / closing pattern of the distribution device 40 are different, and the number of fluctuations (time reduction number, specific number of times) of the special symbol that maintains the time saving state generated after the big hit game is different. As described above, the number of rounds is set to, for example, 5R or 10R.

Further, FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an opening / closing pattern of the distribution device 40 during the big hit game and a game state after the big hit game is completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit of the first special symbol (special figure 1 big hit) is a normal big hit in which the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area 43, and the big hit of the second special symbol (special figure 2 big hit). ) Is a probability variation jackpot in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area 43. In the big hit of the first special symbol, as an opening / closing pattern of the distribution device 40, the distribution blade 42 is opened / closed for a short time when the large winning opening 26 is opened in each round, and the game ball is guided to the specific area 43 for a short time. It is defined in the pattern. Therefore, in each round of the jackpot game of the first special symbol, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 43. On the other hand, in the big hit of the second special symbol, as an opening / closing pattern of the distribution device 40, when one game ball enters the large winning opening 26 in each round, the distribution blade 42 is opened and the opening is maintained until the end of the round. Therefore, it is defined as a pattern that keeps guiding the game ball to the specific area 43. Therefore, in each round of the big hit game of the second special symbol, the second and subsequent game balls that have entered the big winning opening 26 pass through the specific area 43. When the game ball passes through the specific area 43 (passes through V), the probability change state of 100 times is given after the big hit game is completed. Further, in the jackpot of the first special symbol, the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is either a normal state (low probability time reduction state), a time reduction state (low probability time reduction state), or a probabilistic state (high probability time reduction state). Regardless of this, 200 times of time saving state is given after the big hit game is completed. On the other hand, in the big hit of the second special symbol, when the game state at the time of the big hit is the normal state (low probability no time reduction state) or the probabilistic change state (high probability time reduction state), the time reduction state of 200 times after the big hit game is completed. When the game state at the time of the big hit is the time saving state (low probability time saving state), the time saving state of 2100 times is given after the big hit game is completed. It should be noted that even in the case of the big hit of the first special symbol, different time saving states (number of times of time saving) may be given depending on the game state at the time of the big hit, as in the case of the big hit of the second special symbol. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 sets the normal mode as the effect mode when the game state is the normal state (low probability no time reduction state), and when the game state is the time reduction state (low probability time reduction state), the time reduction. Set the mode, and set the probability change mode when the game state is the probability change state (high probability time reduction state).

When the jackpot symbol is determined in S408, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (big hit variation) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern read in S308 or S314 to the stop display at the determined jackpot symbol. The pattern) is determined (S410).

Further, if it is determined in S406 that the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, the out-of-order symbol is determined based on the out-of-order symbol determination random number read in S308 or S314 (S412). Then, based on the random number for determining the variation pattern read in S308 or S314, the variation time (outlier variation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined deviation pattern is determined (the deviation variation pattern). S414). The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined, for example, by using the first fluctuation table with an average fluctuation time of 10 seconds in the normal state, and by using the second fluctuation table with an average fluctuation time of 3 seconds in the time saving state. It is determined.

When the fluctuation pattern is determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started (S416), the reserved number of the special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the special symbol reserved number display device is updated (S418). In this process, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated. (2) When starting the variable display of the special symbol, the process is to decrement the reserved number of the second special symbol by a value of 1 and update the display of the second special symbol reserved number display device 34. In addition, the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared with the update of the hold number of the special symbol. Then, the fluctuation instruction command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S420), and the fluctuation display-related processing is terminated. Upon receiving the variation instruction command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. The variation instruction command includes the result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the confirmed symbol (normal jackpot symbol, probabilistic jackpot symbol or missed symbol) and the like.

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 9 and 10, when the special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol game processing is executed in S302. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S318). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in S410 or S414, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed depends on the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation pattern. This can be done by comparing with the corresponding variation time. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S320), and the confirmed symbol of the special symbol being displayed for variation is displayed (S322). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (S324). Here, the confirmed symbol display time is set to 0.5 seconds in this embodiment. If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the stop display of the special symbol is made, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, it is determined again in S324 whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol is determined. When it is determined that the display time has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S326), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S328).

When it is determined in S328 that it is a jackpot symbol, in order to generate a jackpot, the condition device is started to operate (S330), the accessory continuous operation device is started to operate (S332), and the jackpot flag is set to a value of 1. (S334). Further, the game state at the time of the big hit is stored in the predetermined game state storage area of the RAM 60c (S336). It should be noted that, as the game state when a big hit occurs, whether it is a normal state (low probability no time reduction state), a time reduction state (low probability time reduction state), or a probabilistic change state (high probability time reduction state) is stored. .. Then, a jackpot game start effect command including the content of the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S338). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command executes the jackpot game start effect (opening effect). In order to stop the probability change function and the time saving function during the big hit game, when the probability change flag is value 1 (probability change state), the probability change flag is set to 0 (S340, S342), and when the time reduction flag is value 1 (time reduction state). The time saving flag is set to a value of 0 (S344, S346), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S348), and the special symbol game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the probability change flag, and the value of the time saving flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next big hit game process of S170.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S328 that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is a value 1 (S350), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not a value 1 but a value 0, the process proceeds to S358. When it is determined that the probability variation flag has a value of 1, the probability variation counter is decremented by the value 1 (S352), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter has a value of 0 (S354). Here, the probability variation counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the probability variation state, and a predetermined value is set in the probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, when the probability change jackpot is won, the value 100 is set in the probability variation counter at the end of the jackpot game as the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the probability variation state continues (the number of continuations of the probability variation state). If it is determined that the probability change counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to the next S358 while maintaining the probability change state, and if it is determined that the probability change counter is a value 0, the probability change flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the probability change state ( S356), the process proceeds to the next process of S358.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is the value 1 (S358), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the process proceeds to S348. When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, the time saving counter is decremented by a value of 1 (S360), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0 (S362). Here, the time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the time reduction state, and a predetermined value is set in the time reduction counter at the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the value 200 or the value 2100 is set in the time reduction counter at the end of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (normal big hit symbol or probable variable big hit symbol) and the game state at the time of the big hit occurrence. If it is determined that the time reduction counter is not a value 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated while maintaining the time reduction state, and if it is determined that the time reduction counter is a value 0, the time reduction flag is set to a value 0 in order to end the time reduction state. (S364). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S348), and the special symbol game process is terminated.

[Big hit game processing]
13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (during the jackpot game) (S500). If it is determined that the jackpot flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the jackpot game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, whether or not the jackpot 26 is open (S502), whether or not the jackpot game start production is in progress (S504), and whether or not the jackpot game end production is in progress. Whether or not (S506) and whether or not the interval between openings is in progress (S508) are determined. If any of S502 to S508 is negatively determined, the jackpot game start effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S510), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command starts the jackpot game start effect. When the jackpot game start effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S504 that the jackpot game start effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed. (S512). If it is determined that the jackpot game start production time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the jackpot game start production time has elapsed, the jackpot 26 is opened by driving the jackpot solenoid 26c (S514). Next, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a normal jackpot (S516), and if it is determined to be a normal jackpot, the distribution blade 42 of the distribution device 40 is opened for a very short time such as less than 1 second. By driving the distribution solenoid 42c only once at high speed as described above, the specific region 43 (V region) is opened for a short time (S518), and the jackpot game process is completed. In S518, since the specific area 43 is opened for a very short time immediately after the opening of the large winning opening 26, the game ball rarely passes through the specific area 43. Further, if it is determined in S516 that the hit is not a normal jackpot but a probability variation jackpot, S518 is skipped and the jackpot game process is terminated. Therefore, in the probabilistic jackpot, even if the big winning opening 26 is opened, the game ball is distributed to the non-specific area 44.

When the big winning opening 26 is opened in S514, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined in S502 that the big winning opening 26 is open, and whether or not this big hit is a probable change big hit (S520). ), Whether or not it is the timing when the first game ball enters after opening the large winning opening 26 based on the detection signal from the large winning opening switch 26a (S522). When it is determined that the jackpot this time is a probability variation jackpot and it is the timing when the first game ball enters, it is specified by driving the distribution solenoid 42c so as to open the distribution blade 42 of the distribution device 40. The region 43 (V region) is opened (S524). In this way, in the probabilistic jackpot, when the first game ball enters after opening the big winning opening 26, the specific area 43 is opened. The opening of the specific area 43 is continued until the round game is completed. It is judged that it is not a probabilistic big hit but a normal big hit in S520, or if no game ball has entered yet, or the second and subsequent game balls to the big winning opening 26 have entered, so one ball in S522. If it is determined that it is not the timing when the game ball of the eye enters, S524 is skipped.

Subsequently, whether or not the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 26 has reached the specified number (10 in the embodiment) based on the detection signal from the large winning opening switch 26a (S526), the large winning opening. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) after opening 26 has reached the maximum opening time (28.0 seconds in the embodiment) (S528). When it is determined that the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 26 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the large winning opening 26 has not reached the maximum opening time, the opening of the large winning opening 26 is maintained. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 26 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the large winning opening 26 becomes the maximum opening time. When it is determined that the game has been reached, the big winning opening 26 is closed (S530), and it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probabilistic big hit (S532). When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined, the specific region 43 (V region) is closed by driving the distribution solenoid 42c so as to close the distribution blade 42 of the distribution device 40 (S534). If it is determined that the hit is not a probabilistic jackpot but a normal jackpot, S534 is skipped. As described above, in the case of a normal big hit, the distribution blade 42 of the distribution device 40 is opened and closed when the large winning opening 26 is opened. Therefore, when the large winning opening 26 is closed in S530, the specific area 43 is used. Is already closed.

Then, it is determined whether or not this round game is the final round (S536). Since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is set to the number of times according to the jackpot symbol (for example, 5 times or 10 times), the number of repetitions of the round game is used to determine whether or not this round game is the final round. It is performed by determining whether or not the number of times determined according to the jackpot symbol has been reached. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S538), and the jackpot game process is terminated. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S508 that the opening interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the opening interval time has elapsed (S540). If it is determined that the opening interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated with the large winning opening 26 closed, and if it is determined that the opening interval time has elapsed, the large winning opening 26 is opened again ( S514). When the big winning opening 26 is opened, if it is a normal big hit, the specific area 43 is opened and closed for a short time in S518. Further, in the case of a probabilistic jackpot, when the first game ball enters in S522, the specific area 43 is opened in S524.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the large winning opening 26 with the opening interval in between and the operation (opening and closing) of the distribution device 40 during the round game, it is determined by S536 that this round game is the final round. Then, the jackpot game end effect command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game end effect command starts the jackpot game end effect. When the jackpot game end effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is started, it is determined in S506 that the jackpot game end effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed. (S544). If it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S546), and the conditions are met. The operation of the device is stopped (S548). Subsequently, based on the detection signal from the specific area passing switch 43a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 during the current jackpot game (S550). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 43, a value 1 is set in the probability change flag (S552) and a predetermined value such as a value 100 is set in the probability change counter in order to generate the probability change state. Processing is performed (S554). Further, if it is determined in S550 that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 43, the processing of S552 and S554 is skipped.

Subsequently, in S336 of the special symbol game processing, the game state at the time of the big hit stored in the game state storage area is read out, and the probabilistic big hit generated in the state where the current big hit has a low probability time reduction (special figure 2 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot symbol (S556). When it is determined that it is a special figure 2 probability variation jackpot that occurred in a state with a low probability time reduction, a value 1 is set in the time reduction flag (S558) and a predetermined value such as a value 2100 is set in the time reduction counter in order to generate the time reduction state. The time reduction counter setting process for setting is performed (S560). In addition, the special figure 2 that occurred in the state with low probability time reduction in S556 is not the special figure 2 that occurred in the normal state (the state without low probability time reduction). FIG. 2 When it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit, in order to generate a time saving state, a time saving counter setting process is performed in which a value 1 is set in the time saving flag (S562) and a predetermined value such as a value 200 is set in the time saving counter (S562). S564). In this way, when a probability change jackpot (special figure 2 probability variation jackpot) occurs in a low probability time reduction state (specific state), the number of time reductions (time reduction counter, specific number of times) is higher than when a jackpot occurs in a normal state or probability variation state. Since a large number of times (value) is set, a privilege advantageous to the player is given. The processing of S550 to S564 is an example, and is not limited to the processing described. For example, the process of S550 may be performed after determining whether or not the hit is a probability variation jackpot. Then, the value 0 is set in the jackpot flag (S566), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S568), and the jackpot game process is terminated. The game state specification command includes the value of the probability change flag, the value of the time saving flag, and the value of the jackpot flag. The sub-integrated control device 90, which recognizes the occurrence of the probabilistic state from the values of the probabilistic change flag and the time saving flag included in the game state designation command, performs an effect of notifying that the probabilistic change mode is entered because the V has passed. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 that recognizes the occurrence of the time saving state from the game state designation command performs an effect of notifying that the time saving mode is set without entering the probability change mode. The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 may send a command indicating V passage to the sub-integrated control device 90 when the game ball passes through the specific area 43.

Subsequently, the transition of the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a transition of a gaming state. In FIG. 15, for convenience of explanation, the normal state (state without low probability time reduction) is the normal state A, the time reduction state (state with low probability time reduction) is the time reduction state B, B1, B2, and the probabilistic state (state with high probability time reduction). ) Is shown as probabilistic states C1 and C2. First, when the jackpot of the first special symbol occurs in the normal state A (FIG. 15 (1)), the passage of the game ball to the specific area 43 (V passage) is substantially impossible during the jackpot game, so that the jackpot is substantially impossible. After the game is completed, it is determined that there is no V passage, the time reduction number (time reduction counter) is set to 200 times, and the process shifts to the time reduction state B. When the number of fluctuations (hit / fail determination) of the special symbol reaches 200 times and the time saving state B ends without the big hit occurring in the time saving state B1 (FIG. 15 (2)), the normal state A is restored.

On the other hand, when a big hit of the second special symbol occurs in the time saving state B and V passes during the big hit game (FIG. 15 (3)), the probability variation number (probability variation counter) is set to 100 times and the time reduction number is set to 2100 times. Set and shift to the probability change state C1. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 100 times without a big hit in the probabilistic state C1 (FIG. 15 (4)), the time saving state B1 shifts to the remaining 2000 times. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 2000 times and the time saving state B1 is terminated without the big hit occurring in the time saving state B1 (FIG. 15 (5)), the process returns to the normal state A. However, the probability of a big hit with a low probability is 1/285, and normally, the probability variation big hit of the second special symbol is pulled back within the number of fluctuations of 2000 times and V passes during the big hit game (FIG. 15 (6)). After the jackpot game is over, the probability change state C1 is entered again.

Further, when a jackpot of the second special symbol occurs in the probability variation state C1 and V passes during the jackpot game (FIG. 15 (7)), the probability variation number is set to 100 times and the time reduction number is set to 200 times. It shifts to the probabilistic state C2. When a jackpot of the second special symbol occurs in the probability change state C2 and V passes during the jackpot game (FIG. 15 (8)), the probability change state C2 is resumed after the jackpot game is completed. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 100 times without a big hit in the probability change state C2 (FIG. 15 (9)), the time saving state B2 shifts to the remaining 100 times. When the probability variation jackpot of the second special symbol is pulled back in the time saving state B2 and V passes during the jackpot game (FIG. 15 (10)), the probability variation state C1 is entered after the jackpot game is completed. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 100 times and the time saving state B2 is terminated without the big hit occurring in the time saving state B2 (FIG. 15 (11)), the process returns to the normal state A.

Here, if the probability variation jackpot of the second special symbol occurs in the time-saving state (low probability time-saving state) as shown in FIG. 15 (3), the time-saving state is given 2100 times after the end of the big hit game, so that the probability is low (for example). Even if the jackpot probability is 1/285), a jackpot can usually be generated. In addition, if V is not passed during the jackpot game of the second special symbol, the time is shortened without shifting to the probable change state after the jackpot game is completed, and the time shortened state of 2100 times is again performed after the jackpot game that occurred during the jackpot game is completed. Granted. In this way, when V does not pass during the big hit game of the second special symbol, it is possible to repeat the big hit of the second special symbol and the occurrence of the time saving state (low probability time saving state) 2100 times. In that case, a game different from the design that generates a probable change state by passing through V is performed, and there is a possibility that a game profit exceeding an expectation is given to the player and an unexpected disadvantage is given to the game store. Further, for example, in the case where the specific area 43 is opened only in the specific round during the big hit game, the case where the V does not pass is likely to occur, and such a possibility increases. In order to avoid such a possibility, in this embodiment, the game ball is easily passed through V in all round games in the probabilistic jackpot (the jackpot of the second special symbol in this embodiment), as designed. It encourages the progress of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when one ball enters the large winning opening 26 in all round games in the probabilistic jackpot, the specific area 43 is opened until the round game is completed. Therefore, unless the player intentionally passes the V through, the V passage of the game ball during the big hit game is substantially ensured. If the player does not intentionally pass V, only one game ball is inserted in each round game, and after that, the maximum opening time is reached and the round game is waited for to be completed. Therefore, for example, in the case of a big hit of 10 rounds with 15 prize balls by winning the big prize opening 26, if only one ball is entered in each round, the number of prize balls won in the big hit game will be 150 balls. If you subtract the amount you fired, you get 140 balls. On the other hand, since the jackpot probability in the time-saving state (low probability time-saving state) is 1/285, it is assumed that one jackpot occurs at 285 rotations on average. In the time-saving state, the game ball frequently enters the second starting port 24, and the decrease in the number of balls held can be suppressed as compared with the normal state. In some cases, the number of balls to be ejected is 95. Further, if the gauge configuration (design) is such that when 100 game balls are fired, the gauge configuration (design) fluctuates by about 8 rotations, it is necessary to fire about 3562.5 game balls before the big hit occurs, and the number of game balls is reduced by about 178. Therefore, even if 140 balls are acquired in the big hit game, the decrease (178 balls) is exceeded, so there is no merit by intentionally not passing V.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, in the probabilistic big hit (specific big hit game) of the second special symbol, the game ball is set to the specific area 43 from the timing when one ball enters the big winning opening 26 in each round game. The distribution device 40 is controlled so as to distribute to. As a result, in the probability variation jackpot of the second special symbol, the game ball can be passed through the specific area 43 almost reliably in each round game. Further, since the game ball passes through the specific area 43 if two or more game balls enter during the round game, the game ball passes through the specific area even if the number of balls entered during the round game decreases. Can be made to. Therefore, after the big hit game is completed, it is possible to shift to the high probability state as designed and promote the progress of the game as designed.

In the embodiment, the distribution device 40 is controlled so as to distribute the game ball to the specific area 43 from the timing when the first game ball enters the big winning opening 26 in each round game of the probability variation jackpot, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the distribution device 40 may be controlled so as to distribute the game ball to the specific area 43 from a predetermined timing at the beginning of each round game. At the beginning of the round game, the remaining time until reaching a predetermined time (for example, 28.0 seconds) is longer than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the big winning opening 26 from the start of the round game It is possible to set a period in which the remaining number until reaching a predetermined number (for example, 10) is larger than the number of balls entering the ball. Therefore, for example, in each round game, the game balls are distributed so as to be distributed to the specific area 43 by setting the timing when two balls enter the large winning opening 26 or the timing when three balls enter as a predetermined timing in the early stage. The device 40 may be controlled. Further, the distribution device 40 may be controlled so as to distribute the game ball to the specific area 43 by setting the timing when 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of each round game, the timing when 3 seconds have elapsed, or the like as a predetermined timing in the early stage. In addition, the elapsed time from the start of the round game includes the case where the elapsed time is 0 seconds, and the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 26 from the start of the round game includes the case where the number of balls entered is 0. Is done. Therefore, the distribution device 40 may be controlled so that the game balls are distributed to the specific area 43 from the same timing as the start of each round game, for example, the timing when the large winning opening 26 is opened. As described above, the predetermined timing is a gauge configuration (design) that reduces the number of balls held during the time saving state, so that the prize during the big hit game obtained when the game ball is not passed through the specific area 43. It suffices as long as there is no merit for the player, such as a decrease in the time saving state is larger than the ball (game profit).

In the embodiment, in each round game of the normal jackpot, the distribution device 40 is operated for a short time at the start of the round to open the specific area 43 for a short time. Any aspect may be used as long as it is difficult to pass through. Alternatively, the specific area 43 may not be opened (the game ball is not allowed to pass through the specific area 43) in a normal big hit.

In the embodiment, the jackpot of the first special symbol is set to be only the normal jackpot and does not include the probability variation jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot of the first special symbol may include the probability variation jackpot. Further, the jackpot of the second special symbol is defined as only the probability variation jackpot and does not include the normal jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot of the second special symbol may include the normal jackpot. When the jackpot of the first special symbol includes a probability variation jackpot or when the jackpot of the second special symbol includes a normal jackpot, in each round game of the probability variation jackpot, as in each round game of the normal jackpot, the distribution device is used at the start of the round. The 40 may be operated for a short time to open the specific area 43 for a short time. As a result, until the first game ball enters the big winning opening 26 (until the predetermined timing in the early stage is reached), the player cannot know whether it is a probabilistic big hit or a normal big hit. can.

In the embodiment, when a big hit occurs in a time-saving state (low-probability time-saving state, specific state), the number of time-savings after the end of the big-hit game is higher than when a big hit occurs in a probabilistic change state (high-probability time-saving state). However, it is not limited to this, and if a big hit occurs in a short time state, a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than if a big hit occurs in a probabilistic state is given. good. For example, when a big hit occurs in a time-saving state, the number of probable changes after the end of the big hit game may be larger than in the case where a big hit occurs in a probable change state. Further, the privilege is not limited to the privilege after the end of the big hit game, and may be given an advantageous privilege as a privilege during the big hit game, for example, a high ratio of the big hit game having a large number of rounds is executed. Alternatively, when a big hit occurs in a time-saving state, the same privilege as when a big hit occurs in a probable change state may be given. By doing so, it is less likely to occur if the player intentionally does not allow V to pass. However, if the game ball is configured to be distributed to the specific area 43 only in the specific round during the big hit game, the V passage may be missed and the probabilistic state may not be entered regardless of the player's intention. It is meaningful to construct in.

In the embodiment, the number of probable changes after the end of the big hit game is set to 100, and the number of time reductions is set to 200 or 2100, but these times are examples and are not limited to these times. Further, in a gaming machine that generates a time saving state as a relief for the player when the number of fluctuations (hit / fail judgment) of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (so-called ceiling is reached) without a big hit, the predetermined number is specified. It may be the number of times until the number of times is reached. For example, if the predetermined number of times for the ceiling is 1000 times, the number of time reductions after the end of the big hit game may be 999 times.

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

The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 24 correspond to the "starting port", and the large winning opening 26 having the specific area 43 (V area) corresponds to the "large winning opening", which is related to variable display. The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processes S402 and S404 corresponds to the "hit / fail determination means", and the main control device 60 that executes the jackpot game process (excluding S516, S518, S520-S524, S532, S534). The CPU 60a corresponds to the "big hit game execution means", the distribution device 40 corresponds to the "distribution means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the big hit game processing S516, S518, S520-S524, S532, S534. Corresponds to "operation control means". Further, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", and the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port". As for the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems of the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

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

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame open switch, 4 Glass plate, 5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper saucer, 12 Lower saucer, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side Decorative lamp, 16 effect button, 16a effect button switch, 20 game board, 21 game area, 21a outer rail, 21b inner rail, 21c nail, 22 normal design operation gate, 22a gate switch, 23 1st start port, 23a 1st Starting port switch, 24 2nd starting port switch, 24a 2nd starting port switch, 24b opening / closing blade, 24c 2nd starting port solenoid, 26 big winning opening, 26a big winning opening switch, 26b opening / closing plate, 26c big winning opening solenoid, 28 Ordinary winning opening, 28a Ordinary winning opening switch, 29 Out opening, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display device), 33 1st special Symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device), 36 normal Symbol hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device), 37 effect display device, 371L, 371C, 371R effect symbol (pseudo symbol), 372 hold symbol, 373 character symbol, 38 center accessory, 40 distribution device, 41 Warp outlet, 42 distribution blade, 42c distribution solenoid, 43 specific area, 43a specific area pass switch, 44 non-specific area, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball Rental switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main control device, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM, 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 design display device relay terminal board, 63 production relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay Terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 73 payout motor, 74 payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 out-of-ball switch, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch , 83 launch motor, 90 sub integrated controller, 90a CPU, 90b ROM , 90c RAM, 91 effect symbol control device, 100 hole computer.

Claims (2)

The starting port and
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed and has a specific area inside,
A hit / fail determination means for determining a hit / fail based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port,
When the result of the winning / failing determination is a hit, the big hit game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened and the big winning opening is closed when a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls enter. Big hit game execution means and
A distribution means for distributing the game ball entered in the large winning opening to the specific area or an area other than the specific area.
An operation control means for controlling the operation of the distribution means and
Equipped with
In the big hit game, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening passes through the specific area, a high probability state in which the hit probability determined to be a hit by the hit / fail determination after the end of the big hit game is higher than the normal state. It is a game machine that shifts to
As the jackpot game, there is a specific jackpot game in which the distribution means distributes a game ball to the specific area in all the round games.
In the specific jackpot game, the operation control means has a longer remaining time until the predetermined time is reached than the elapsed time from the start of the round game, or the big winning opening from the start of the round game. A gaming machine that controls the distribution means so as to distribute the game balls to the specific area from a predetermined timing in the early stage when the remaining number until reaching the predetermined number is larger than the number of balls entered. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
In the specific big hit game, the operation control means shakes the game ball so as to distribute the game ball to the specific area with the timing at which one game ball enters the big winning opening in all the round games as the predetermined timing. A gaming machine that controls the means of division.

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