JP2022073220A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game in a game machine capable of setting an electric-tulip supported state.SOLUTION: In a game machine, since an electric-tulip supported state is set (instead of a non-electric tulip supported state) when "trapping frequency" reaches a prescribed number of times, a player is allowed to feel an element of surprise, thus enhancing interest in a game. The "trapping frequency" is also not added when a first condition is satisfied (when a small win variation is performed) even if a non-big-win variation is performed, but is added when a second condition is satisfied (when a losing variation is performed). For this reason, novel game properties of diversifying "timing when the trapping frequency reaches a prescribed number of times" (in association with a satisfaction ratio of the first condition and the second condition), thus enhancing interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

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

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

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-170421

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

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

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
A special symbol variation means capable of executing a special symbol variation, which is a variation display of the special symbol, based on the game ball entering the starting port.
A jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game when a jackpot fluctuation in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed is performed as the special symbol variation.
As the game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which the game ball enters the starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
As the special symbol variation, in addition to the jackpot variation, a non-big hit variation in which a symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed can be executed.
It is equipped with an addition means capable of adding the number of hits based on the non-big hit fluctuation.
The electric support state can be set based on the fact that the number of times of harmony reaches a specified number of times.
In the case where the non-big hit fluctuation is performed during the non-electric support state, the addition means does not add the number of hits if the first condition is satisfied, and if the second condition is satisfied, the addition means is described. It is characterized by adding the number of times of harmony.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
As the special symbol variation, it is possible to execute the deviation variation in which the deviation symbol is stopped and displayed.
Even if the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable entrance is not opened.
As the deviation variation, the first deviation variation and the second deviation variation having different execution modes can be executed.
The first condition is that the first deviation variation is performed as the special symbol variation.
The second condition may be that the second deviation variation is performed as the special symbol variation.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game when a small hit change in which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed is performed as the special symbol change is provided.
The first condition is that the small hit variation is performed as the special symbol variation.
The second condition may be that, as the special symbol variation, the deviation variation in which the deviation symbol different from either the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed is performed.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
During the small hit game, the variable entrance is open.
The big hit game is also executed when the game ball enters the variable entrance port during the execution of the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area.
The number of hits is returned to the initial value when the big hit game is performed.
The small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation during the non-electric support state has a variable entrance port as compared with the small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation during the electric support state. The open state may be short.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the non-big hit fluctuation is performed during the non-electric support state, it may be possible to execute an addition suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the number of times of harm is added by the addition means.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
Equipped with
When the condition corresponding to the performance set by the performance setting means is satisfied, the addition suggestion effect may be executed.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
Equipped with
The performance set by the performance setting means may be suggested by using the execution mode of the addition suggestion effect.

According to the present invention, in a gaming machine capable of setting an electric support state, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part 50 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type per 1 type of this Example, and the type per 2 types. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the staging display device 41 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode of the game in the case where the 1st special figure is variable-displayed in the non-electric support state of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode in the case where the 2nd special figure is variable-displayed in the electric support state of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which is executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the staging control process which is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the receive command of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the "big hit expectation degree" which the reach effect of this Example suggests. It is explanatory drawing which shows the "ceiling arrival process" which is executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows "the number of times of hamari" and "the number of times of pseudo hamari" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state which the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hamari" of this embodiment reaches "the number of times of ceilings". It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state which the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hamari" of this embodiment reaches "the number of times of ceilings". It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of "the 1st setting frequency" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows "the number of times of a ceiling" and "the number of times of electric support" corresponding to "the first setting frequency" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows "the number of times of a ceiling" and "the number of times of electric support" corresponding to "the type of a big hit symbol" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the "second setting frequency" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows "the number of times of a ceiling" and "the number of times of electric support" corresponding to "the second setting frequency" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the state that the effect of displaying "the number of times of a ceiling" and "the number of times of pseudo hamari" of this embodiment is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution mode of "the number of times expansion effect" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configurable performance of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 3.

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

Further, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board composition:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Reach production:
F. Electric support status when reaching the ceiling:
F-1. Number of hamari, number of ceilings:
F-2. Ceiling arrival processing:
G. Number of ceilings and number of electric support:
G-1. Setting the number of ceilings and the number of electric support (1):
G-2. Setting the number of ceilings and the number of electric support (Part 2):
G-3. Setting the number of ceilings and the number of electric support (Part 3):
H. Direction related to the number of ceilings:
I. Modification example:
I-1. Modification 1: Modification 1:
I-2. Modification 2:
I-3. Modification 3:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, below the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 (hatched portion in the figure) that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening / closing door 29 can be rotated toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 to change into an open state (a state in which a game ball can enter) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (a state in which the ball can enter). FIG. 2 shows that the large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24 (mainly during a non-electrical support state). When a left-struck game ball enters the first start port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, based on the determination random number, a big hit determination for determining which of "big hit", "small hit", and "missing" is performed is performed. After making such a big hit determination, the first special symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed based on the result of the big hit determination.

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When the right-handed game ball enters the second start opening 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, based on the determination random number, a big hit determination for determining which of "big hit", "small hit", and "missing" is performed is performed. After making such a big hit determination, the second special symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed based on the result of the big hit determination.

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

Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described. FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can display the segment through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The unit 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged in each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure are variablely displayed by switching the LED to be lit out of the nine LEDs in each display unit, and the predetermined LED out of the nine LEDs is set to be lit. Is displayed as a stop.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first special figure, 200 types of "big hit symbols (big hit symbols 101 to 300)", 100 types of "small hit symbols (small hit symbols 301 to 400)", and one type are used. It is possible to stop and display the "off symbol (off symbol 401)". In addition, as the second special symbol, 200 types of "big hit symbols (big hit symbols 501 to 700)", 100 types of "small hit symbols (small hit symbols 701 to 800)", and one type of "off symbol (off symbol 801)". ) ”Can be stopped and displayed. The types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs to be lit.

If the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure" in this specification) is "big hit", the first special figure is When it is stopped and displayed by any of "big hit symbols 101 to 300", and when it is "small hit", the first special figure is stopped and displayed by any of "small hit symbols 301 to 400", and when it is "missing". The first special figure is stopped and displayed with "off symbol 401". In the "big hit determination for the first special figure", a "big hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/300, and a "small hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/60.

Further, when the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure" in this specification) is "big hit", the second special If the figure is stopped and displayed at any of the "big hit symbols 501 to 700", and if it is a "small hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the "small hit symbols 701 to 800" and is displayed as "off". If there is, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with "off symbol 801". Even in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", the probability of "big hit" is about 1/300, and the probability of "small hit" is about 1/60.

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

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

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at "big hit symbols 501 to 660" (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbol, the probability is 80%. In), "per one type in which 10 round games are played and the game state after the big hit game ends is the electric support state (also referred to as" one type of 10R electric support "in this specification)" is lined up. Will be. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with "big hit symbols 661 to 700" (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 20% probability), "10 round games are played. This is performed, and per type (also referred to as "1 type of 10R non-electric support" in the present specification) in which the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes a non-electric support state is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games is more when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol than when the first special figure is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol. There are many types of pachinko. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the electric support state is set after the end of one type with a higher probability than when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. .. For this reason as well, when the variation display of the second special map (big hit determination for the second special map) is performed rather than when the variation display of the first special map (big hit determination for the first special map) is performed. It can be said that this is more advantageous for the player.

<Per 2 types>
The above has described each type. On the other hand, the two types are started when the game ball enters the specific opening 38 (see FIG. 2). Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed by any of the small hit symbols (result of the big hit determination for the first special figure or the second special figure). Is a "small hit"), a small hit game is performed in which the small winning opening 35 (see FIG. 2) is open. Then, when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 and the game ball enters the specific opening 38 during this small hit game, the two-kind hit is started.

As for the two types, it is possible to execute a plurality of types having different "number of round games" and "game state after the end of the big hit game" according to the "type of the small hit symbol displayed stopped". That is, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), when the first special figure is stopped and displayed by "small hit symbols 301 to 350" (the first special figure is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol and the two types are hit. (If it is started, there is a 50% probability), "6 round games are played, and the game state after the big hit game is the electric support state. (Also called "per seed") ”is performed. In addition, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed as "small hit symbols 351 to 400" (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol and the second type hit is started, there is a 50% probability. ), "Per 2 types in which 6 round games are played and the game state after the big hit game is non-electric support state (also referred to as" 6R non-electric support 2 types "in this specification)" Will be done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by "small hit symbols 701 to 780" (the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol and the second type hit is displayed. (When it is started, there is a probability of 80%), "10 round games are played, and the game state after the big hit game is the electric support state. (Also called "per seed") ”is performed. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with "small hit symbols 781 to 800" (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol and the second type hit is started, there is a 20% probability. ), "Per 2 types in which 10 round games are played and the game state after the big hit game is non-electric support state (also referred to as" 10R non-electric support 2 types "in this specification)" Will be done.

Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed by any of the small hit symbols (the first special figure or the second special figure). When the result of the big hit determination is "small hit"), the small hit game is performed in which the small winning opening 35 (see FIG. 2) is opened. The two-kind hit is started when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 and the game ball enters the specific opening 38 during this small hit game. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "a small hit performed when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during a non-electric support state)". In "game", the small winning opening 35 is open only for a very short time. For details, see "Small hit game performed when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or small hit game performed when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state)". Although the small winning opening 35 is open for 5.0 seconds, "when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state). ), The small winning opening 35 is open only for 0.2 seconds. Therefore, in the "small hit game performed when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state)", the game ball is played. It is almost impossible to enter the small winning opening 35. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the first special figure is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (or even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state), 2 in most cases. There is no seed hitting. That is, the above-mentioned two types using FIG. 5 (c) are rarely performed.

On the other hand, "a small hit game performed when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (or a small hit game performed when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state)". ], If a right-handed hit is made, there is almost a 100% probability that the game ball will enter the specific opening 38 after entering the small winning opening 35. Therefore, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state), there is almost a 100% probability that two types of hits will be performed. Become.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state), most of them are stopped and displayed. In the case, the 2nd kind hit is not performed, and when the 2nd special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state), it is almost 100%. There is a probability that two types will be played. For this reason as well, when the variation display of the second special map (big hit determination for the second special map) is performed rather than when the variation display of the first special map (big hit determination for the first special map) is performed. It can be said that this is more advantageous for the player.

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

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

Further, during the execution of the above-mentioned jackpot game, the number of round games of the jackpot game being executed is displayed on the round display unit 55 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display unit 55, and in this round display unit 55, the left and middle LEDs of the three LEDs are turned on to perform a round game. The number of times indicates that the jackpot game is being executed 6 times, and the right and middle LEDs are turned on to indicate that the number of round games is executing the jackpot game 10 times.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, as described above, "big hit determination for the first special figure" and variation display of the first special figure are performed, but these jackpot determinations and variation displays are for games. The determined random number obtained is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold, instead of being performed immediately after the ball enters the first starting port 24. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure reservation is stored up to four. The stored number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53, and in the first special figure holding display unit 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 0, and lighting 1 LED indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1. It indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 2, and blinking 1 LED indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs is the 1st. Indicates that the number of special figures reserved is four.

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

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

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

Then, based on the result of this normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal map display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the general map display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variablely displayed by switching the LED that is lit among the two LEDs in the normal figure display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed by setting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as normal symbols, a symbol per symbol 1100 in which the left LED is turned on, a symbol per symbol 1101 in which the right LED is turned on, and left and right (2). It is possible to stop and display three types of symbols, which are out of place symbols 1102, in which the LED of (1) is turned on. If the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the normal symbol hit symbols 1100 and 1101, and if the normal symbol hit judgment result is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is displayed. Is stopped and displayed at the symbol 1102 which is out of the ordinary. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol that hits the normal symbol or a symbol that is out of the normal symbol, a display that maintains the stopped display state of the symbol until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display). I do. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol hit game is performed in which the second start port 25 is closed after the second start opening 25 is opened.

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

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

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

For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as “design variation effect”) is performed according to the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the variable display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is simultaneously displayed on the staging display device 41. To start. After that, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in various ways until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the variation display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display (designed) a symbol showing 10 numbers from "1" to "9" as a decorative symbol.

FIG. 6A conceptually shows how the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, normally, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating any number from "1" to "9", and then the right. The decorative symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the intermediate decorative symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol (the first) that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above. It is configured to correspond to 1 special figure or 2 special figure).

Specifically, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a pattern combination in which the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the staging display device 41 are the same symbol (in the present specification, " It is also called "doublet") and is displayed as a stop. Also, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state), the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are "doubles". It is stopped and displayed. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, one type of hit is performed, but the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol. In the case of (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state), there is a substantially 100% probability (via the small hit game) that two types of hits are performed. And, since these things are the same from the viewpoint that the big hit game is performed, even if the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the second special figure is the small hit symbol. Even when the stop display is displayed with (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state), the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with "doublet". ..

On the other hand, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are a combination of symbols that are not aligned with the same symbol (in this specification, the "separate eyes". ”) Is displayed as a stop. Also, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state), the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are "separate eyes". Is stopped and displayed. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a missed symbol, the big hit game is not performed, but the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol. In most cases (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state), the big hit game (per 2 types) is not performed. And, since these things are the same from the viewpoint that the big hit game is not performed, even if the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a missed symbol, the first special figure is a small hit. Even when the symbols are stopped and displayed (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state), the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c should be stopped and displayed with "separate eyes". It is supposed to be. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed are in a stopped display state (confirmed display) until the final display time of the special symbol has elapsed.

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

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the left decorative symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the staging display device 41 and the right decorative symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are “doublet”. When the stop display is made in a manner that can be You will be paying close attention to the variable display (design variation effect).

In this way, the two decorative symbols (decorative symbols excluding one of the plurality of decorative symbols) are stopped and displayed in a manner that can be "doublet", and the last decorative symbol is variablely displayed. The effect to be performed is called "reach effect", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach effect. The variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can also be regarded as "decorative symbol variation".

Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for showing the first special figure hold number and a second hold display area 41e for showing the second special figure hold number. Is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold (small circular symbol in the figure)) is displayed in the first hold display area 41d by displaying the same number of "hold symbols (small circular symbols in the figure)" as the number of the first special figure hold. The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure hold number is shown by displaying the same number of "holding symbols" as the second special figure hold number (upper limit number is 4) in the second hold display area 41e. In the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the number of reserved first special figures is four and the number of reserved second special figures is four. As a matter of course, the number of holds indicated by the hold symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. Matches the number of holds shown.

<Main progress of the game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game is mainly advanced in the following modes. 7 and 8 are explanatory views showing the progress mode of the main game of this embodiment. Among them, FIG. 7 shows the progress mode of the main game in the non-electric support state, and FIG. 8 shows the progress mode of the main game in the electric support state.

During the non-electric support state, the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is opened is low. Therefore, it is rare for the game ball to enter the second starting port 25 even if the player makes a "right-handed hit". Therefore, during the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 7, a game aiming at entering the ball into the first starting port 24 by performing "left-handed" (a game in which the variation display of the first special figure is exclusively performed). , Also referred to as "the first special figure-based game" in this specification) is performed. When a game ball enters the first starting port 24 by hitting left (ev.1), "big hit determination for the first special figure" is performed and the fluctuation display of the first special figure is performed (the first special figure is variablely displayed). ev.2). In the "big hit determination for the first special figure", the "big hit" is determined with a probability of about 1/300, so in most cases, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a missed symbol. While repeating such fluctuation display of the first special figure, if it is determined as "big hit" in the "big hit judgment for the first special figure", the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol ( ev.3) per species is performed (ev.4).

Then, when this one type is completed, as described above with reference to FIG. 5A, the non-electric support state is set with a probability of about 50% (ev. 5), and the electric support is set with a probability of about 50%. The electric support state is set 100 times (ev. 6). Of these, when the non-electric support state is set (ev. 5), the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is opened remains low, so the above-mentioned left-handed game (shown in FIG. 7). The first special figure-based game) will be repeated.

In addition, in the "big hit determination for the first special figure (or the big hit determination in the non-electric support state)", it is determined as "small hit" with a probability of about 1/60. Then, when the "small hit" is determined in the "big hit judgment for the first special figure (or the big hit judgment in the non-electric support state)", the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol ( Alternatively, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state) (ev. 7), and the small hit game is performed (ev. 8). However, in the "small hit game performed when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state)", the small winning opening 35 Is open for a very short time (0.2 seconds). Further, the small winning opening 35 is provided in a region where a right-handed game ball can enter (a region where a left-handed game ball cannot enter). Therefore, in the "small hit game performed when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state)", the game ball is played. It is almost impossible to enter the small winning opening 35. Therefore, even if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol (or even if the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state), in most cases, the second type hit is not performed.

On the other hand, when the electric support state is set (ev.6), the game proceeds as follows. That is, during the electric support state, the second starting port 25 is frequently opened, and it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, during the electric support state, as shown in FIG. 8, a game aiming at entering the ball into the second starting port 25 by performing "right-handed" (a game in which the variation display of the second special figure is exclusively performed, the book. In the specification, "a game based on the second special figure") is performed. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (ev.11), the "big hit determination for the second special figure" is performed and the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev.12).

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

Then, when this one type is completed, as described above with reference to FIG. 5B, the non-electric support state is set with a probability of about 20% (ev.15), and the electric support is set with a probability of about 80%. The electric support state is set 100 times (ev. 16).

Further, even in the "big hit determination for the second special figure (or the big hit determination in the electric support state)", it is determined as "small hit" with a probability of about 1/60. Then, when it is determined as "small hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state) (ev.17), and the small hit symbol is displayed. A hit game is performed (ev.18). Then, when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 during the small hit game and the game ball enters the specific opening 38 (ev. 19), two types of hits are performed (ev. 20). On the other hand, even if the small hit game is performed, if the game ball does not enter the specific mouth 38 (ev.23), the second type hit is not performed. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "a small hit game performed when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state). In the small hit game) ”, the small winning opening 35 is open for 5.0 seconds. Therefore, when a small hit game is performed, if a right-handed hit is performed, there is almost a 100% probability that the game ball will enter the specific opening 38 after entering the small winning opening 35. Therefore, "a small hit game performed when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (or a small hit game performed when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state)" is performed. In that case, there is almost a 100% probability that the 2nd class will be hit, and if the variation display of the 2nd special figure (or the variation display of the special symbol in the non-electric support state) is performed, about 60 There is a one-third chance that two types of hits will be played (via a small hit game).

When the two types are completed (ev.20), as described above with reference to FIG. 5C, the non-electric support state is set with a probability of about 20% (ev.21), and there is a probability of about 80%. The electric support state of 100 times of electric support is set (ev.22). Of these, when the electric support state of 100 times of electric support is set (ev.22), the frequency of the second starting port 25 being opened remains high, so that the above-mentioned right-handed game is performed. (The second special figure-based game shown in FIG. 8) will be repeated. On the other hand, when the non-electric support state is set (ev.21), the above-mentioned left-handed game (game based on the first special figure) is performed using FIG. 7.

In addition, when the electric support state is set, if the symbol variation game is performed for the number of electric support times (100 times) without the big hit game being performed after that (when the number of electric support times becomes 0), the electric support game is performed. A non-electric support state is set instead of the support state. Also in this case, the above-mentioned left-handed game (the game mainly based on the first special figure shown in FIG. 7) is performed.

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

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 4 msec). Hereinafter, the game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 9, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs the output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in various processes described later, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub control board 220 are stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S100), the various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 controls the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of the game ball). It will be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After the normal figure hit determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit. As a result, if the result of the normal symbol hit determination is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol hit symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined in the fluctuation display of the normal symbol this time, and the determined normal symbol hit symbol is used. Remember. That is, when the symbol 1100 per normal symbol is determined as the stop symbol, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the left side of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time. On the other hand, when the symbol 1101 per normal symbol is determined as the stop symbol, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time. do. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the ordinary symbol, the out-of-normal symbol 1102 is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the left and right (two) LEDs (see FIG. 4) of the normal figure display unit 56 are turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time.

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

The above has described the processing when the game is not per game, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, or the normal symbol is being displayed in a definite manner. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the fluctuation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being displayed in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed in a stored manner in advance. That is, when the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit and the normal figure hit symbol 1100 is stopped and displayed, the left LED of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the normal figure hit symbol 1100 is stopped and displayed). However, when the symbol 1101 per normal figure is to be stopped and displayed, the LED to the right of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the symbol 1101 per normal figure is stopped and displayed). On the other hand, if the result of the normal drawing hit determination is out of order, the left and right (two) LEDs of the normal drawing display unit 56 are turned on (the out-of-normal drawing symbol 1102 is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the normal symbol is started, so the final display time of the normal symbol is set.

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

Specifically, when the non-electric support state is in effect, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened only once for 16 msec. On the other hand, if the electric support state is in effect, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened only twice for 840 ms. After setting the open pattern in this way, the game per normal figure is started.

During the normal game, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the second starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game per hit is ended. When ending the game per game, the game end command per game indicating the end of the game per game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game end command per normal figure stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

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

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

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

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

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

Then, when the result of the big hit determination is "big hit", the variation display of this special symbol (symbol variation game) is based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold read this time. ) To stop and select the type of jackpot symbol to be displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 501 to 700 are displayed as the second special figure. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol hold is referred to with reference to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 101 to 300. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the jackpot symbol selection table to which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 501 to 700 is referred to, and the jackpot corresponding to the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is read. Select the symbol as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

If the result of the big hit determination is "small hit", the variation display of this special symbol (symbol variation) is based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold read this time. Select the type of small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed in (game). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small hit symbols 301 to 400 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the small hit symbols 701 can be displayed as the second special figure. ~ 800 can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read out as the first special symbol hold is supported by referring to the small hit symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small hit symbols 301 to 400. Select the small hit symbol to be displayed as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random numbers read out as the second special symbol hold are supported by referring to the small hit symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small hit symbols 701 to 800. Select the small hit symbol to be displayed as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The small hit symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is "off", if the special figure hold read this time is the first special figure hold, the off symbol 401 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the special figure hold read this time is If the second special symbol is on hold, the off-design symbol 801 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the off symbol selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the variation pattern, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read this time as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is referred to the variation pattern selection table of this time with reference to such a variation pattern selection table. To be determined as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the available variation pattern selection random numbers.

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

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states is referred to instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), the currently set game state, the result of the jackpot determination, the stored first special figure hold and Refer to the fluctuation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations. Further, although not shown, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the type per type or type 2 (types per type or type 2 described above using FIG. 5) to be started this time is referred to. .. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress states, and by extension, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can execute the symbol variation effect with the effect pattern corresponding to various game progress states.

For example, if the result of "big hit determination for the first special figure" or "big hit determination for the second special figure" is "big hit", the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 has a decorative symbol 41a, after the reach effect. The symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying 41b and 41c with "doublet" is executed. Further, even when the result of the "big hit determination for the second special figure" is "small hit", the symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with "doublet" is executed after the reach effect. ..

If the result of "big hit judgment for the first special figure" or "big hit judgment for the second special figure" is "off", the decorative pattern is not performed or after the reach effect. A symbol variation effect is executed in which 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed at "random eyes". Further, even when the result of the "big hit determination for the second special figure" is "small hit", the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are "blanked" without the reach effect or after the reach effect. Executes a symbol variation effect that is stopped and displayed at. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

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

The above has described the processing in the case where neither the big hit game, the small hit game, the variable display of the special symbol (1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol), or the final display of the special symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the variable display of the special symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the special symbol being displayed in the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in the fluctuation is stopped and displayed at the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in advance (the confirmation display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the special symbol is started, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a variable stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, when the confirmation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missed symbol.

As a result, if the stop-displayed special symbol is an out-of-order symbol, it is also determined whether or not the electric support state is set. Then, if the special symbol is removed and the symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state, the number of electric support times is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of times of electric support becomes 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the non-electric support state is newly set in this way, the game state specification command indicating the newly set game state (here, the non-electric support state) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. Then, the game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, even if the special symbol displayed as stopped is a small hit symbol, it is first determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the electric support state is set. The number of support times is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of times of electric support becomes 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the non-electric support state is newly set in this way, the game state specification command indicating the newly set game state (here, the non-electric support state) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. Then, the game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, in response to the stop display of the small hit symbol, the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the small winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "a small hit game performed when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during a non-electric support state)". In, since the small winning opening 35 is open only for 0.2 seconds, such an opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 is set.

On the other hand, "a small hit game performed when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (or a small hit game performed when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state)". ], Since the small winning opening 35 is in the open state for 5.0 seconds, such an opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 is set.

After setting the opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 in this way, the small hit game is started. Then, the small hit game start command indicating the start of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

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

The above has described the processing when the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, when the small hit game is in progress, the small winning opening 35 is opened / closed by the above-mentioned opening pattern (opening pattern for 0.2 seconds or 5.0 seconds). , The small winning opening solenoid 35m is controlled to operate the opening / closing door 36. Then, when the control (operation of the opening / closing door 36) of the small winning opening solenoid 35m according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, the small hit game end command indicating the end of the small hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small hit game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

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

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

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

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

The "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the special symbol variation that is the variation display of the special symbol can be regarded as the "special symbol variation means", and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the jackpot game is It can be regarded as a "big hit game execution means", and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state can also be regarded as a "game state setting means". Further, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the small hit game can be regarded as a "small hit game execution means", and the small winning opening 35 can be regarded as a "variable ball entry opening", and the specific opening 38 can be regarded. Can also be regarded as a "specific area".

D. Direction control processing:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an effect control process for performing control related to the effect. The staging control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 every predetermined cycle (for example, based on a timer interrupt generated every 10 msec). Hereinafter, the staging control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

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

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

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

FIG. 13 shows the processing (various effects, etc.) performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to the command received from the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, it performs a pre-effect which is an effect based on the pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result may be displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the hold symbol to be displayed in the first hold display area 41d or the second hold display area 41e of the effect display device 41 may be pre-determined. The mode corresponds to the result. It should be noted that the pre-determination effect does not have to be performed all the time when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

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

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

That is, when the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) selected when the result of "big hit determination for the first special figure" or "big hit determination for the second special figure" is "big hit" is received ( (When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol), the symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with "doublet" is started after the reach effect. Also, when the variation pattern (variation pattern specification command) selected when the result of "big hit determination for the second special figure (or big hit determination in the electric support state)" is "small hit" is received. (When the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state), the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are doublet after the reach effect. Starts the symbol variation effect to be stopped and displayed.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern specification command) selected when the result of "big hit judgment for the first special figure" or "big hit judgment for the second special figure" is "off" is received ( Decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with "separate eyes" without or after the reach effect (when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol). Start the pattern fluctuation production. In addition, when a fluctuation pattern (variation pattern specification command) selected when the result of "big hit judgment for the first special figure (or big hit judgment in a non-electric support state)" is "small hit" is received. (When the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state), without performing the reach effect or after the reach effect. , The symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c at the "separate eyes" is started.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the small hit game start command during the electric support state, the small hit game effect indicating that the small hit game is in progress is started. Then, upon receiving the small hit game end command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 ends the small hit game effect. In addition, when a specific mouth entry command is received during the small hit game, it indicates that the game ball has entered the specific mouth 38 (indicates that it is confirmed that the two types of hits are started). To execute. The specific mouth entry command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when a game ball entered during a small hit game enters the specific mouth 38, in other words, when two types of hits are performed. .. As the specific mouth-entry ball effect, for example, an effect of displaying a character image of "V" is executed.

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

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

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

E. Reach production:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, four types of reach effects A to D can be executed as the reach effects described above using FIG. 6 (b). Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, these reach effects performed as a part of the symbol variation effect are also performed when the variation pattern corresponding to each is selected.

Specifically, when the result of "big hit judgment for the first special figure" or "big hit judgment for the second special figure" is "big hit" and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, this fluctuation After the reach effect corresponding to the pattern is performed, the symbol variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with "doublet". Further, when the result of "big hit determination for the second special figure (or big hit determination in the electric support state)" is "small hit", this variation is selected when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected. After the reach effect corresponding to the pattern is performed, the symbol variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with "doublet".

Further, when the result of "big hit judgment for the first special figure" or "big hit judgment for the second special figure" is "off" and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, this fluctuation pattern is selected. After the reach effect corresponding to the above is performed, the symbol variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at the "separate eyes". Further, when the result of "big hit judgment for the first special figure (or big hit judgment in the non-electric support state)" is "small hit", when the fluctuation pattern corresponding to each reach effect is selected, this After the reach effect corresponding to the variation pattern is performed, the symbol variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at the "random eyes".

In the reach effects A to D, "the possibility that the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol (the possibility that one type hit is performed)" or "the second special figure is stopped with the small hit symbol". The possibility of being displayed (or the possibility that the small hit symbol will be stopped and displayed during the electric support state) (the possibility that two types of hits will be performed) ", in other words, the possibility that a big hit game will be performed (this specification). In the book, it is also called "big hit expectation") ". The "big hit expectation" suggested by these reach effects is the lowest when the reach effect A is performed, when the reach effect B is performed → when the reach effect C is performed → when the reach effect D is performed. It becomes higher as it becomes. For this reason, the player is expected to perform a reach effect higher than the "big hit expectation".

FIG. 14 shows the “big hit expectation” of the reach effects A to D. As shown in FIG. 14, the “big hit expectation” is 10% when the reach effect A is performed (there is a 10% probability that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with doublets), and the reach is reached. When the effect B is performed, it is 30% (with a probability of 30%, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with doublets), and when the reach effect C is performed, it is 40% (40%). The probability is that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at the doublet), and 50% when the reach effect D is performed (the probability is that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped at the doublet). Is displayed).

Such a "big hit expectation degree" is realized by appropriately setting the execution probability of the reach effects A to D (the probability that the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the reach effects A to D is selected). Specifically, the execution probability of the reach effects A to D (the probability that the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effects A to D is selected) is the variation assigned to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. It is realized by setting the ratio of pattern selection random numbers as appropriate.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol" or "when the second special figure is stopped and displayed by the small hit symbol (or electric support). There is a possibility that the small hit symbol will be stopped and displayed during the state) ”, in other words, when a game per type or a game per type 2 is performed (when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at the Zorome). Is set so that the "execution probability of the reach effect A" is the lowest, and becomes higher as "execution probability of the reach effect B" → "execution probability of the reach effect C" → "execution probability of the reach effect D". There is.

On the contrary, "when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a missed symbol" or "when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol (or a small hit during a non-electric support state). (Potential for the symbol to be stopped and displayed) ”, in other words, when the jackpot game is not performed (when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at random points), the“ execution probability of the reach effect A ”is It is set to be the highest and decrease as the order of "execution probability of reach effect B"-> "execution probability of reach effect C"-> "execution probability of reach effect D".

As a result, the suggested "big hit expectation" is the lowest when the reach effect A is performed, and as the reach effect B is performed → the reach effect C is performed → the reach effect D is performed. It gets higher. As a result, the player is expected to perform a reach production with a higher "big hit expectation".

The "reach effects A to D" suggesting the possibility that the special symbol may be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (big hit expectation) can also be regarded as a "big hit suggestion effect".

F. Electric support state when reaching the ceiling:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, "per 1 type of 6R electric support", "per 1 type of 10R electric support", and "per 2 types of 6R electric support". , And after the end of "per 2 types of 10R electric support", it was decided to set the electric support state, but in addition to this, the electric support state is also set when the "number of times" reaches the "number of ceilings". It is supposed to be.

F-1. Number of hamari, number of ceilings:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation display of the special symbol (first special diagram or the second special diagram), "variation display in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed" (also referred to as "big hit variation" in the present specification). And, "variation display in which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed" (also referred to as "small hit fluctuation" in this specification) and "variation display in which the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed" (also referred to as "out-of-order fluctuation" in this specification). It is possible to execute.

In this embodiment, the "number of times of harmony" is the number of times of execution of "disengagement fluctuation" in the non-electric support state. That is, although this "number of times of hamari" is added every time the "outside fluctuation" is performed during the non-electric support state, it is not added even if the "small hit fluctuation (small hit game)" is performed. In addition, this "number of times of hamari" is returned to the initial value (0 times) when one type or two types are performed. However, this "number of times of hamari" is not returned to the initial value (0 times) just by performing "small hit fluctuation (small hit game)" that can be a start trigger for 2 types, and then 2 types are hit. When it is done, it is returned to the initial value (0 times).

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling", the electric support state is set instead of the non-electric support state. By doing so, the player can be made to feel unexpected, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. As will be described in detail later, various times can be set as the "ceiling number".

F-2. Ceiling arrival processing:
FIG. 15 shows a flowchart showing the “ceiling arrival process”. This process is executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as a part of the "special operation process (S600 in FIG. 9)" in order to realize the setting of the electric support state described above.

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the ceiling arrival process, it first determines whether or not the non-electric support state is being set (S1000). Then, if the non-electric support state is being set (S1000: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is completed (S1002).

As a result, when it is the timing when the variation display of the special symbol is completed (S1002: yes), it is determined whether or not the variation display of the special symbol terminated this time is "off variation" (S1004). As a result, when the variation display of the special symbol finished this time is "off variation" (S1004: yes), the "number of times of harmony" is added "once" (S1006). Further, in this case, the "pseudo-hamari count" is also added "once" (S1008). That is, when the "disengagement fluctuation" is performed during the non-electric support state, both the "number of times of hamari" and the "number of pseudo-hamaris" are added "once".

On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol finished this time is "small hit variation" (S1010: yes), the "number of times of hamari" is not added and the "number of pseudo-hamaris" is added "once" (S1008). .. That is, when the "disengagement fluctuation" is performed during the non-electric support state, only the "pseudo-hamari number" of the "hamari number" and the "pseudo-hamari number" is added "once".

Here, the "pseudo-hamari count" is the total number of executions of the "disengagement fluctuation" and the "small hit fluctuation" in the non-electric support state. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, the "number of times of hamari" is added "once" only when the "variation of deviation" is performed, while the "number of times of pseudo-hamari" is "variation of deviation". It is added "once" both when it is broken and when "small hit fluctuation" is performed. Therefore, the "pseudo-hamari number" is the number of times that the "small hit variation" is executed more than the "hamari number" (the number of times the small hit variation is executed is added to the number of hamari).

Then, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling", and the electric support state is set even when the "number of pseudo-hamari times" reaches the "number of times of ceiling". There is nothing to do. However, since the "pseudo-hamari number" is the number of times the "small hit fluctuation" is executed is added to the "hamari number", it can be said that the information is related to the "hamari number". Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect based on the "pseudo-hamari number of times" is used in order to indirectly suggest the "hamari number of times" instead of executing the effect of directly indicating the "hamari number of times". Is to be executed. This effect will be described in detail later.

After performing the process of adding the "number of hamaris" and the "number of pseudo hamaris" as described above (S1006, S1008), the "off-the-shelf fluctuation" was subsequently performed this time (one was added to the number of hamaris). ) Determines whether or not the "number of hamari" has reached the "number of ceilings" (S1012). As a result, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling" (S1012: yes), the electric support state is set (S1014). Then, in preparation for the next counting of the "number of times of hamari", the "number of times of hamari" is set (reset) to "0 times" (S1016), and in preparation for the next counting of "number of pseudo hamaris", the "number of times of pseudo hamari" is set. Is set (reset) to "0 times" (S1018). Also, when one type or two types are performed (when it is started), the "number of times of hamari" is set to "0 times" (reset) in preparation for the next count of "number of times of hamari". Set (reset) the "pseudo-hamari count" to "0 times" in preparation for the next "pseudo-hamari count" count.

When the "number of hamaris" and "number of pseudo hamaris" are added, a command indicating the "number of hamaris" and "number of pseudo hamaris" after the addition is transmitted to the sub control board 220. Further, when the "number of times of hamari" and "number of times of pseudo hamari" are reset, a command indicating that effect is transmitted to the sub control board 220. Further, even when the electric support state is set, a command indicating that effect is transmitted to the sub control board 220.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "number of hits" is not added when the "small hit fluctuation" is performed, but is added when the "off fluctuation" is performed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that diversifies the "timing when the number of hits reaches the number of ceilings" (corresponding to the execution rate of small hit fluctuations and deviation fluctuations), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. It will be possible.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, and the game ball enters the specific opening 38, two types of hits are executed. .. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute per type 2 as well as per type 1. For this reason, it is possible to realize "a game property that two types of big hit games, one per type and one type per two types, can be executed".

Here, assuming that the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment can be executed per two types, the following problems may occur. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the small hit fluctuation is performed, the number of hits is not added, so that the timing when the number of hits reaches the ceiling number (corresponds to the execution rate of the small hit fluctuation and the missed fluctuation). It realizes the playability of diversifying. However, if the small hit fluctuation is performed, there is a possibility that the number of hits will be returned to the initial value (0 times) by performing two types of hits. The playability of diversifying (corresponding to the execution rate of hit fluctuations and miss fluctuations) is diluted.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the "small hit fluctuation" is performed during the non-electric support state, it is difficult to perform the type 2 hit. Specifically, the small hit game performed based on the "small hit fluctuation" in the non-electric support state has a smaller winning opening 35 than the small hit game performed based on the "small hit fluctuation" in the electric support state. It was decided that the time to be open was short. For details, see "Small hit game performed when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or small hit game performed when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the electric support state)". Is, the small winning opening 35 is opened for 5.0 seconds, and "when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol (or when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the non-electric support state)" In the "small hit game to be performed", the small winning opening 35 is configured to be open only for 0.2 seconds.

In this way, during the non-electric support state, it becomes more difficult for the game ball to enter the small winning opening 35 during the small hit game than during the electric support state, and by extension, it becomes more difficult for the two types of hits to be performed (the number of hits is reduced). It will be difficult to return to 0 times). For this reason, it is possible to prevent the dilution of "the playability of diversifying the timing at which the number of hits reaches the number of ceilings (corresponding to the execution rate of small hit fluctuations and deviation fluctuations)". As a result, "the gameplayability of being able to execute two types of big hit games per type and type 2" and "the timing when the number of hits reaches the number of ceilings (corresponding to the execution rate of small hit fluctuations and deviation fluctuations". ) It is possible to coexist with "the gameplay of diversifying", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for adding the "number of times of harm" can also be regarded as the "addition means". In addition, the "number of ceilings" can be regarded as the "specified number of times". In addition, "small hit fluctuation" and "missing fluctuation" can be regarded as "non-big hit fluctuation". Further, the fact that the "small hit fluctuation" is performed can be regarded as the "first condition", and the performance of the "outlier fluctuation" can be regarded as the "second condition".

G. Number of ceilings and number of electric support:

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "number of times of hamari" in the non-electric support state reaches the "number of ceilings", the electric support state is set. In this case, the "number of ceilings" and "number of electric support" are set. , Various values can be adopted.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the “number of times” after the non-electric support state is set when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, or the non-electric support state when the jackpot game ends. When the "number of times of hamari" after setting is reached 300 times (the number of times of the first ceiling), the number of times of electric support is set to 50 times (the number of times of the first electric support). After that, unless a big hit game is performed, the count of the "number of hamari" is started from "1 time" every time the non-electric support state is set, and this "number of hamari" is 100 times (the first). When the number of times of electric support reaches 80 times (the number of times of the second electric support is smaller than the number of times of one ceiling), the electric support state of 80 times (the number of times of the second electric support more than the number of times of the first electric support) is set.

With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a novel playability that the "number of times of ceiling" becomes shorter (it becomes easier to set the electric support state) as the "number of times of hamari" in the non-electric support state increases. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 18, the number of electric support may not be set based on the "number of times of hamari" until the big hit game is performed for the first time after the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1. Then, after the big hit game is played for the first time after the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, unless a new big hit game is played, the "number of times of hamari" is counted every time the non-electric support state is set. Starting from "1 time", when the "number of times of hamari" reaches 100 times, the electric support state may be set to 80 times of electric support.

With such a configuration, after the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the "ceiling count" will be set if the jackpot game is executed even once (when the number of hits reaches the ceiling count). (Because the electric support state will be set), it is possible to realize a novel playability that draws the player's attention to whether or not the big hit game is executed even once after the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

In addition to the above-described aspects, the "ceiling count" and "electric support count" may be set in the following modes such as "F-1" to "F-3".

G-1. Setting the number of ceilings and the number of electric support (1):
For example, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of times corresponding to the "frequency of setting the electric support state in a predetermined period" may be set as the "number of times of ceiling" and the "number of times of electric support".

In this case, the "predetermined period" includes "the period from when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on to the present" and "the period from the last big hit game (the last big hit game) to the present". , "The period from the end of the big hit game to the start of the next big hit game", "After the end of a specific type of big hit game (per type, big hit game in which the electric support state is set, etc.) Next, "the period until a specific type of jackpot game is played" can be adopted.

In addition, the "electric support state setting frequency" in this case is a part of "electric support state set when the big hit game ends" and "electric support state set when the number of hits reaches the ceiling number". Or all can adopt the set frequency.

As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 19A, the setting of the "electric support state set with the end of the big hit game" in the "period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present". Count the number of times. In addition, "the number of times the jackpot game is executed in the" period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present "" is also counted. Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state (when setting the number of ceilings and the number of electric support), the above-mentioned "" Power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1. The number of times the "electric support state set with the end of the big hit game" in the "period from being done to the present" is set to the above "the period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present" of the big hit game. By dividing by the number of executions, the number of times the "electric support state set with the end of the big hit game" is set for each big hit game in the "period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present". (0 or more and less than 1) ”, that is,“ the frequency of setting the electric support state in a predetermined period ”is calculated. In the present specification, the "setting frequency of the electric support state in a predetermined period" calculated in this way is also expressed as the "first setting frequency".

After calculating the "first setting frequency" in this way, the "ceiling count" and "electric support count" corresponding to this "first setting frequency" are set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), if the "first setting frequency" is "0 or more and less than 0.3", the "ceiling count" is set to "40 times" and the "electric support count". Is set to "100 times". That is, when the non-electric support state is set, if the "first setting frequency" is "0 or more and less than 0.3", and then the "number of times of hamari" reaches "40 times", the "number of times of electric support is 100". The electric support status of "times" is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), if the "first setting frequency" is "0.3 or more and less than 0.7", the "ceiling count" is set to "70 times" and the "electric support count" is set. Is set to "70 times". That is, when the non-electric support state is set, if the "first setting frequency" is "0.3 or more and less than 0.7", then when the "number of times of hamari" reaches "70 times", the "electric support" is set. The electric support state of "70 times" is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), if the "first setting frequency" is "0.7 or more and less than 1", the "ceiling count" is set to "100 times" and the "electric support count" is set. Set to "40 times". That is, when the non-electric support state is set, if the "first setting frequency" is "0.4 or more and less than 1", and then the "number of times of hamari" reaches "100 times", the "number of times of electric support is 40". The electric support status of "times" is set.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling" in the non-electric support state, the electric support state is set. The "number of ceilings" can be set to the number of times corresponding to the "frequency of setting the electric support state in a predetermined period (first setting frequency)". That is, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the number of times (the number of ceilings) corresponding to the "setting frequency of the electric support state in a predetermined period (first setting frequency)", the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state). Will be done. Therefore, for the player who expects the electric support state to be set earlier (with a smaller number of hobbies), pay attention to the "setting frequency of the electric support state in a predetermined period (first setting frequency)". It is possible to realize a novel playability, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings" in the non-electric support state, the electric support state is set. The "number of times of electric support" may be set to the number of times corresponding to the "frequency of setting the electric support state in a predetermined period (first setting frequency)". That is, the electric support state (instead of the non-electric support state) of the number of times (the number of times of electric support) corresponding to the "setting frequency of the electric support state in a predetermined period (first setting frequency)" is set. Therefore, it is said that the player who expects to set the electric support state with a larger number of electric support times pays attention to the "setting frequency of the electric support state in a predetermined period (first setting frequency)". Innovative playability can be realized, and it becomes possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment may have the following configuration. That is, when the "setting frequency of the electric support state in a predetermined period (first setting frequency)" is a predetermined frequency, the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings", and "predetermined". If the "setting frequency of the electric support state (first setting frequency)" in the period of the above is not a predetermined frequency, the electric support state may not be set even if the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings".

For example, "100 times" is set in advance as the "ceiling count". Then, when the "number of times of hamari" in the non-electric support state reaches "100 times", the "first setting frequency" of the "period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present" is calculated. As a result, if the "first setting frequency" is "less than 0.5", the electric support state is set, and if the "first setting frequency" is "0.5 or more", the electric support state is not set. May be good.

That is, when the "setting frequency of the electric support state in a predetermined period (first setting frequency)" is the predetermined setting frequency (less than 0.5), the electric support is performed when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings". Although the state is set, if the frequency is not the predetermined setting frequency (0.5 or more), the electric support state is not set even if the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling". In this way, for the player who expects that the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hobby" reaches the "number of times of ceiling", "the frequency of setting the electric support state in a predetermined period (first setting)". It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that draws attention to "frequency)", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

G-2. Setting the number of ceilings and the number of electric support (Part 2):
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of times corresponding to the "type of jackpot symbol" may be set as the "number of times of ceiling" and the "number of times of electric support".

As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols 201 to 230 and "per one type of 6R non-electric support" is performed. When the "per type of 6R non-electric support" is completed, the "ceiling count" is set to "40 times" and the "electric support count" is set to "100 times". That is, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed in any of the big hit symbols 201 to 230 and "per one type of 6R non-electric support" is performed, the "number of times of hamari" reaches "40 times" after that. Then, the electric support state of "100 times of electric support" is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols 231 to 270 and "per one type of 6R non-electric support" is performed, the "6R" is performed. When "per type of non-electric support" is completed, the "ceiling count" is set to "70 times" and the "electric support count" is set to "70 times". That is, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed in any of the big hit symbols 231 to 270 and "per type of 6R non-electric support" is performed, the "number of times of hamari" reaches "70 times" after that. Then, the electric support state of "the number of electric support 70 times" is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols 271 to 300 and "per one type of 6R non-electric support" is performed, the "6R" is performed. When "per type of non-electric support" is completed, the "ceiling count" is set to "100 times" and the "electric support count" is set to "40 times". That is, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed in any of the big hit symbols 271 to 300 and "per type of 6R non-electric support" is performed, the "number of times of hamari" reaches "100 times" after that. Then, the electric support state of "the number of electric support times 40 times" is set.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling" in the non-electric support state, the electric support state is set. The "number of ceilings" can be set to the number of times corresponding to the "type of jackpot symbol". That is, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the number of times (the number of ceilings) corresponding to the "type of jackpot symbol", the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state). Therefore, it is possible to realize a novel playability of paying attention to the "type of jackpot symbol" for the player who expects the electric support state to be set faster (with a smaller number of hobbies). It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings" in the non-electric support state, the electric support state is set. The number of times of electric support can be set to the number of times corresponding to the "type of jackpot symbol". That is, the electric support state (instead of the non-electric support state) of the number of times (the number of electric support times) corresponding to the "type of big hit symbol" is set. Therefore, it is possible to realize a novel game property of paying attention to the "type of jackpot symbol" for the player who expects to set the electric support state with a larger number of electric support times. It will be possible to enhance the interest.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of times corresponding to the executed "type of big hit game" may be set as the above-mentioned "ceiling number" and "electric support number". For example, when "per type of 6R non-electric support" is performed, "ceiling count" is set to "40 times" and "electric support count" is set to "100 times", and "10R" is set. When "per type of non-electric support" is performed, the "ceiling count" may be set to "100 times" and the "electric support count" may be set to "40 times".

With such a configuration, a novel gameplay that draws attention to the "type of big hit game" for players who expect the electric support state to be set faster (with a smaller number of hobbies). Can be realized, and it becomes possible to enhance the hobby of the game. In addition, even for players who are expecting to set the electric support state with a larger number of electric support times, it is possible to realize a novel playability of paying attention to the "type of big hit game". It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment may have the following configuration. That is, when the "type of jackpot symbol" that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined type, the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings", and the "type of jackpot symbol" that is stopped and displayed is set. If is not a predetermined type, the electric support state may not be set even if the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling".

For example, "100 times" is set in advance as the "ceiling count". Then, when the "number of times of hamari" in the non-electric support state reaches "100 times", the "type of jackpot symbol" that is stopped and displayed when the immediately preceding jackpot game is started is detected. As a result, if the "type of jackpot symbol" is the jackpot symbols 201 to 250, the electric support state is set, and if the "type of jackpot symbol" is not the jackpot symbols 201 to 250, the electric support state is not set. May be good.

That is, when the stopped display "type of jackpot symbol" is a predetermined type (big hit symbol 201 to 250), the electric support state is set when the "number of hits" reaches the "number of ceilings", but the predetermined type. If it is not a type (big hit symbol 201 to 250) (0.5 or more), the electric support state is not set even if the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling". By doing this, for the player who expects that the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hobby" reaches the "number of times of ceiling", the "big hit" that is stopped and displayed when the previous big hit game is started is displayed. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that draws attention to the "type of pattern", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the executed "type of big hit game" is a predetermined type, the electric support state is set and executed when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling". If the "type of big hit game" is not a predetermined type, the electric support state may not be set even if the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling". For example, when "per type of 6R non-electric support" is performed, the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings", and when other big hit games are performed, " Even if the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling", the electric support state may not be set.

With such a configuration, the player who expects that the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hobby" reaches the "number of times of ceiling" is made to pay attention to the "type of big hit game". It is possible to realize a novel gameplay, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

G-3. Setting the number of ceilings and the number of electric support (Part 3):
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of times corresponding to the "execution frequency of the big hit game in a predetermined period" may be set as the "number of times of ceiling" and the "number of times of electric support".

In this case, as the "predetermined period", "a period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present", "a period in which the non-electric support state is set", and the like can be adopted. Further, as the "setting frequency of the jackpot game" in this case, the frequency at which some or all types of jackpot games are executed among the playable jackpot games can be adopted.

As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), "per type of 6R non-electric support" in the non-electric support state during "the period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present". The number of executions of In addition, "the number of times the variation of the special symbol is displayed in the non-electric support state during the" period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present "" is also counted. Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state (when setting the number of ceilings and the number of electric support), the above-mentioned "" Power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1. The number of executions of "per type of 6R non-electric support" in the non-electric support state during the "period from the time of being done to the present" is the above-mentioned "period from the time the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present". By dividing by the number of times the special symbol changes in the non-electric support state, "a type of 6R non-electric support" in the non-electric support state during "the period from when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on to the present" The "win" execution probability ", that is, the" execution frequency of the big hit game in a predetermined period "is calculated. In the present specification, the "execution frequency of the jackpot game in a predetermined period" calculated in this way is also referred to as a "second set frequency".

After calculating the "second setting frequency" in this way, the "ceiling count" and "electric support count" corresponding to this "second setting frequency" are set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), if the "second setting frequency" is less than "1/500", the "ceiling count" is set to "40 times" and the "electric support count" is set. Set to "100 times". That is, when the non-electric support state is set, if the "second setting frequency" is less than "1/500", then when the "number of times of harmony" reaches "40 times", the "number of times of electric support is 100 times". "Electric support status is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), if the "second setting frequency" is "1/500" or more and less than "1/300", the "ceiling count" is set to "70 times". Set the "number of times of electric support" to "70 times". That is, when the non-electric support state is set, if the "second setting frequency" is "1/500" or more and less than "1/300", then the "number of times of hamari" reaches "70 times". Then, the electric support state of "the number of electric support 70 times" is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), if the "second setting frequency" is "1/300" or more, the "ceiling count" is set to "100 times" and the "electric support" is set. Set "Number of times" to "40 times". That is, when the non-electric support state is set, if the "second setting frequency" is "1/300" or more, and then the "number of times of hamari" reaches "100 times", the "number of times of electric support is 40 times". "Electric support status is set.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling" in the non-electric support state, the electric support state is set. The "number of times of ceiling" can be set to the number of times corresponding to the "frequency of execution of the jackpot game in a predetermined period (second set frequency)". That is, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the number of times (the number of ceilings) corresponding to the "execution frequency of the jackpot game in a predetermined period (second set frequency)", the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state). The ceiling. Therefore, it is said that the player who expects to set the electric support state earlier (with a smaller number of hobbies) pays attention to the "execution frequency of the jackpot game in a predetermined period (second setting frequency)". Innovative playability can be realized, and it becomes possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings" in the non-electric support state, the electric support state is set. The number of times of electric support can also be set to the number of times corresponding to the "execution frequency of the jackpot game in a predetermined period (second set frequency)". That is, the electric support state (instead of the non-electric support state) of the number of times (the number of electric support times) corresponding to the "execution frequency of the jackpot game (second set frequency) in a predetermined period" is set. Therefore, it is a novelty to draw attention to the "execution frequency of the jackpot game (second setting frequency)" for the player who expects to set the electric support state with a larger number of electric support times. It is possible to realize a high level of playability and enhance the game interest.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment may have the following configuration. That is, when the "execution frequency of the jackpot game in a predetermined period (second set frequency)" is a predetermined frequency, the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings", and the "predetermined number of times" is set. If the "execution frequency of the jackpot game (second setting frequency)" in the period is not a predetermined frequency, the electric support state may not be set even if the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings".

For example, "100 times" is set in advance as the "ceiling count". Then, when the "number of times of hamari" in the non-electric support state reaches "100 times", the "second setting frequency" of the "period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 to the present" is calculated. As a result, if the "second setting frequency" is "less than 1/300", the electric support state is set, and if the "second setting frequency" is "1/300 or more", the electric support state is not set. It may be that.

That is, when the "execution frequency of the jackpot game (second set frequency) in a predetermined period" is the predetermined set frequency (less than 1/300), when the "number of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings", the electric support is performed. Although the state is set, if the frequency is not the predetermined setting frequency (more than 1/300), the electric support state is not set even if the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceiling". In this way, for the player who expects that the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hobby" reaches the "number of times of ceiling", "the execution frequency of the jackpot game in a predetermined period (second setting frequency)" ) ”Is able to realize a novel gameplay that attracts attention, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

The "number of times of electric support" can also be regarded as "the length of the period during which the electric support state is continuously set".

H. Direction related to the number of ceilings:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the electric support state is set when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of ceilings" in the non-electric support state, but the "number of ceilings" is set in the non-electric support state. In this state, it is possible to perform an effect of displaying the "number of ceilings".

Further, although the effect of displaying the "number of times of hamari" is not executed, the effect of displaying the "number of pseudo-hamaris" can be executed. That is, although it does not directly suggest the "number of hamaris (number of deviations)", it indirectly suggests the "number of hamaris" by displaying the "number of pseudo-hamaris (number of deviations + number of small hit fluctuations)". It is possible to carry out the production to be done.

As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 24, the staging display device 41 displays the decorative symbols 42a, 42b, 42c, and also displays the “number of ceilings” and the “number of pseudo-hamaris”. Then, every time the "pseudo-hamari number" is added by "1", that is, every time the "small hit fluctuation" or the "missing fluctuation" is performed, the displayed "pseudo-hamari number" is increased by one.

Here, since the "pseudo-hamari number (number of missed fluctuations + number of small hit fluctuations)" is added not only when "missing fluctuation" is performed but also when "small hit fluctuation" is performed. As a matter of course, it tends to be larger than the "number of times of hamari (number of deviation fluctuations)". Therefore, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the "number of times of ceilings", it is highly possible that the "number of pseudo-hamaris" is larger than the "number of times of ceilings". However, the "pseudo-hamari count" is only the number of executions of the "small hit fluctuation" larger than the "hamari count". For this reason, if the "pseudo-hamari count" becomes larger than the "ceiling count", the player can expect that the "hamari count" will reach the "ceiling count" in a little while. Can be increased.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "pseudo-hamari number" is increased by 1 each time the "small hit fluctuation" or the "missing fluctuation" is performed, but the "small hit fluctuation" is performed or the "missing" is performed. It is possible to perform an effect that suggests whether "fluctuation" has occurred. Specifically, it is possible to perform an effect of suggesting whether the "small hit fluctuation" has been performed or the "missing fluctuation" has been performed by using the display mode of the "pseudo-hamari count".

For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), it is possible to execute a "number of times expansion effect" in which the "pseudo-hamari number" displayed on the effect display device 41 is enlarged and displayed by a certain period of time. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), when the "small hit fluctuation" is performed, the "number of times expansion effect" is executed with an 80% probability, and when the "off variation" is performed, the probability is 20%. It is decided to execute the "number of times expansion effect". That is, when the "small hit fluctuation" is performed, the "number of times expansion effect" is executed with a higher probability than when the "off fluctuation" is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the fluctuation display of the special symbol other than the "big hit fluctuation" is performed (depending on whether the small hit fluctuation is performed or the deviation fluctuation is performed), the "number of times of hamari" is displayed. Since it is added or not added, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the "number of times of hamari" has been added (whether the small hit fluctuation has been performed or the deviation fluctuation has been performed). In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not the "number of times expansion effect", in other words, the "number of times of hamari" is added, which suggests whether the "small hit fluctuation" is performed or the "missing fluctuation" is performed. Since it is possible to execute the "number of times expansion effect" that suggests whether or not, the player's attention should be further attracted to whether or not the "number of times of hamari" has been added (whether the small hit fluctuation has been performed or the out-of-number fluctuation has been performed). It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player expect that the "number of times expansion effect" is not performed. That is, the player expects that the electric support state is set at an earlier timing, but when the "small hit fluctuation" is performed, the "number of hits" is not added, so that the electric support state is set accordingly. The setting timing will be delayed. Therefore, the player is expected that the "small hit fluctuation" will not be performed. In this respect, the "number of times expansion effect" is an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that "small hit variation" has been performed (the possibility that the number of times of hamari is not added) is higher than that of "disengagement variation". Therefore, it is possible to expect that the "number of times expansion effect" will not be performed, and it will be possible to enhance the game entertainment. It should be noted that the "number of times expansion effect" can also be regarded as an "addition suggestion effect".

I. Modification example:
I-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, the “number of times expansion effect” may be executed in a mode corresponding to the “performance during setting”.

That is, the pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting the performance of the pachinko machine 1 based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Then, when the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, one of the six types of performance is set, and the game is advanced based on the set performance. The performance setting function will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Of these, as performance 1, the "probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination for the first special figure or the second special figure (also referred to as" big hit probability "in this specification)" is a probability of 1/300. As for performance 2, it is memorized that the jackpot probability is 1/290, as for performance 3, it is memorized that the jackpot probability is 1/280, and as performance 4, it is memorized. It is memorized that the jackpot probability is 1/270, and as the performance 5, it is memorized that the jackpot probability is 1/260.
As the performance 6, it is stored that the jackpot probability is 1/240.

Performances 1 to 6 are random numbers (also referred to as “acquirable random numbers” in the present specification) that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold (also referred to as “acquirable random numbers”) as big hits (in the present specification, “performance 1 to performance 6”. It is set by making the numbers of "big hit random numbers" different from each other. For example, when the performance 1 is set, a random number of 1/300 of the acquireable random numbers is set as a big hit random number in order to reduce the jackpot probability to 1/300. Such a big hit random number is stored in advance in the "big hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in correspondence with the performances 1 to 6 (for each of the performances 1 to 6).

When the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 puts any performance (performance corresponding to the setting operation) of the performances 1 to 6 into the "setting performance storage area" of the RAM 203. It is memorized, and the performance (performance corresponding to the setting operation) is set by this.

Various methods can be adopted as the setting operation performed by the staff of the game hall. For example, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is not turned on, the setting key is inserted into the keyhole for the setting key and rotated to a predetermined position (a position where the performance can be set). Then, in this state, the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, and the performance setting button is pressed to sequentially change the performance of the setting candidates. At that time, the performance of the setting candidate is displayed on a predetermined display unit (for example, Nanasegu). Then, when the confirm button is pressed, the performance that is a setting candidate at that time is set. At this time, the set performance (also referred to as “performance being set” in the present specification) is stored in the “set performance storage area” of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)) by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. Further, this "performance during setting" is also stored in the RAM 223 (or a flash memory (not shown) of the sub control board 220). The "performance being set" stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is referred to by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 when suggesting the "performance being set" to the player.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the performance thus set (performance being set). That is, when making a big hit determination, the "performance being set" is determined by referring to the "set performance storage area" of the RAM 203. Then, the jackpot determination random number acquired this time is compared with the jackpot random number corresponding to the "performance during setting" stored in the "big hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202. As a result, if the jackpot determination random number acquired this time matches any of the jackpot random numbers corresponding to the "performance being set", it is determined to be a jackpot, and if they do not match, it is determined to be out of order.

As a matter of course, among the performances 1 to 6, the performance having a higher jackpot probability is the more advantageous performance for the player. Therefore, it is expected that the player is expected to have more advantageous performance.

Further, since the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 stores a plurality of types of performance (performance 1 to performance 6), it can be regarded as a "performance storage means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the performance by storing the performance corresponding to the setting operation by the staff of the game hall in the “setting performance storage area” of the RAM 203. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "performance setting means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the "performance during setting". Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "game progress means".

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, one performance can be set (switching the performance being set) from the performance 1 to the performance 6, and the "performance being set" is supported. The "number of times expansion effect" may be executed in such a manner.

Specifically, when the "pseudo-hamari count" is displayed, the "execution lottery" is performed every time the variable display of the special symbol is performed. Then, if the "execution lottery" is won, the above-mentioned "number of times expansion effect" is executed.

Then, by setting the winning probability of this "execution lottery" to the probability corresponding to the "performance being set", the "number of times expansion effect" is executed with the probability corresponding to the "performance being set". For example, as shown in FIG. 27, the winning probability of the "execution lottery" is 95% when the "performance being set" is "performance 1" and the "small hit fluctuation" is performed, and the "missing". If "fluctuation" occurs, it shall be 5%. Further, if the "performance being set" is "performance 2", it is 90% when "small hit fluctuation" is performed, and 10% when "off fluctuation" is performed. Further, if the "performance being set" is "performance 3", it is 85% when "small hit fluctuation" is performed, and 15% when "off fluctuation" is performed. Further, if the "performance being set" is "performance 4", it is 80% when "small hit fluctuation" is performed, and 20% when "off fluctuation" is performed. Further, if the "performance being set" is "performance 5", it is 75% when "small hit fluctuation" is performed, and 25% when "off fluctuation" is performed. Further, if the "performance being set" is "performance 6", it is 70% when "small hit fluctuation" is performed, and 30% when "off fluctuation" is performed.

By doing this, not only for the player who is paying attention to whether or not the "number of hobbies" has been added (whether the small hit fluctuation has been performed or the deviation fluctuation has been performed), but also the "performance during setting" is determined. It is possible to realize a novel game property of paying attention to the execution timing (execution frequency) of the "number of times expansion effect" even for the player who intends to play, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

It should be noted that winning the "execution lottery" of the winning probability corresponding to the "performance being set" can be regarded as "a condition corresponding to the performance set by the performance setting means".

I-2. Modification 2:
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the “number of times expansion effect” may be executed in the display mode corresponding to the “performance during setting”. For example, a part of the image displayed in the “number of times expansion effect” (for example, a part of the image showing the number of pseudo-hamari times) may be displayed in a color corresponding to the “performance being set”.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, the "performance during setting" is the "performance" of a part of the color of the image displayed in the "number of times expansion effect" (for example, a part of the image showing the number of pseudo reds). If it is "1", there is a 70% chance that it will be red (first display mode), if it is 30%, it will be blue (second display mode), and if it is "Performance 2", there will be a 60% chance that it will be red and 40%. If it is "Performance 3", it is red with 50% probability and blue with 50% probability, if it is "Performance 4", it is red with 40% probability and blue with 60% probability. If it is "performance 5", it is red with a 30% probability and blue with a 70% probability, and if it is "performance 6", it is red with a 20% probability and blue with an 80% probability. That is, the more advantageous the "performance during setting" is to the player, the higher the probability that a part of the color of the image displayed in the "number of times expansion effect" is displayed in red.

By doing this, not only for the player who is paying attention to whether or not the "number of times of hamari" has been added (whether the small hit fluctuation has been performed or the deviation fluctuation has been performed), but also the "performance during setting" is determined. It is possible to realize a novel game property that attracts the player who is trying to pay attention to the image (decorative pattern 41a, 41b, 41c, etc.) displayed in the "number of times expansion effect", and enhances the game entertainment. Is possible.

I-3. Modification 3:
Further, in the above-described embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 16, the “number of hits” is the number of executions of the “variation of deviation” among the “variation of small hits” and the “variation of deviation”, and is the number of executions of “pseudo-hamari”. "Number of times" is the number of executions of both "small hit fluctuation" and "missing fluctuation". Not limited to this, the following configuration may be used.

For example, as the first special figure, two types of out-of-sight symbols (out-of-order symbols 801 and 802) can be stopped and displayed. That is, the variation display of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the out-of-design symbol 801 (also referred to as "first deviation variation" in the present specification) and the variation display of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the out-of-symbol symbol 802 ("second" in the present specification). It is assumed that "out-of-bounds fluctuation") is feasible.

Then, as shown in FIG. 29, the "number of times of hamari" is the number of times of execution of the "second out-of-range fluctuation" among the "first deviation fluctuation" and the "second deviation fluctuation", and the "pseudo-hamari number of times" is "pseudo-hamari number of times". It may be the total number of executions of the "first deviation fluctuation" and the "second deviation fluctuation". In other words, the "number of times of harmony" is added "once" only when the "second deviation fluctuation" is performed among the "first deviation fluctuation" and the "second deviation fluctuation", but the "pseudo-hamari" is added. The "number of times" may be added "once" in both cases where the "first deviation fluctuation" is performed and the "second deviation fluctuation" is performed. As a matter of course, also in the modification 3, the above-mentioned effect of displaying the "number of ceilings", the effect of displaying the "pseudo-hamari number", and the "effect of increasing the number of times" can be executed.

As described above, in the modified example 3, the "number of times of hamari" is not added when the "first deviation fluctuation" is performed, but is added when the "second deviation fluctuation" is performed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that diversifies the "timing when the number of times the number of hamaris reaches the number of ceilings" (corresponding to the execution rate of the first deviation fluctuation and the second deviation fluctuation). It will be possible to increase.

The "first deviation fluctuation" and the "second deviation fluctuation" can also be regarded as "non-big hit fluctuation". Further, the fact that the "first deviation fluctuation" is performed can be regarded as the "first condition", and the performance of the "second deviation fluctuation" can be regarded as the "second condition".

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

For example, in the above-described embodiment, it may be possible to execute an effect of displaying the difference between the "pseudo-hamari number of times" and the "hamari number of times" (also referred to as "difference display effect" in the present specification). For example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won, the "difference display effect" may be executed for a predetermined time. By doing this, the player can be made to recognize the difference between the "pseudo-hamari count" and the "hamari count", and by extension, the timing at which the "hamari count" reaches the "ceiling count" can be inferred. Can be increased.

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

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

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
The electric support status can be set based on the number of times the number of hits reaches the specified number. If the first condition is met, the number of hamaris is not added. If the second condition is met, add the number of hamaris.
<Claim format>
A special symbol variation means capable of executing a special symbol variation, which is a variation display of the special symbol, based on the game ball entering the starting port.
A jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game when a jackpot fluctuation in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed is performed as the special symbol variation.
As the game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which the game ball enters the starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
As the special symbol variation, in addition to the jackpot variation, a non-big hit variation in which a symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed can be executed.
It is equipped with an addition means capable of adding the number of hits based on the non-big hit fluctuation.
The electric support state can be set based on the fact that the number of times of harmony reaches a specified number of times.
In the case where the non-big hit fluctuation is performed during the non-electric support state, the addition means does not add the number of hits if the first condition is satisfied, and if the second condition is satisfied, the addition means is described. A gaming machine characterized by adding the number of hits.

Normally, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state) at the end of the jackpot game. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state) when the "number of times of hamari" reaches the specified number of times, so that the player can feel unexpected and the game is fun. Can be increased. Further, the "number of hits" is not added when the first condition is satisfied, but is added when the second condition is satisfied, even when the non-big hit fluctuation is performed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that diversifies the "timing when the number of times of hamari reaches the specified number of times" (corresponding to the establishment ratio of the first condition and the second condition), and enhances the game interest. Is possible.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
Subordinate to the gaming machine A1.
The first condition is that the first deviation fluctuation is performed. The second condition is that the second deviation fluctuation is performed.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
As the special symbol variation, it is possible to execute the deviation variation in which the deviation symbol is stopped and displayed.
Even if the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable entrance is not opened.
As the deviation variation, the first deviation variation and the second deviation variation having different execution modes can be executed.
The first condition is that the first deviation variation is performed as the special symbol variation.
The second condition is a gaming machine characterized in that the second deviation variation is performed as the special symbol variation.

In such a gaming machine, the "number of times of harmony" is not added when the first deviation variation is performed, but is added when the second deviation variation is performed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that diversifies the "timing when the number of times the hamari reaches the specified number of times" (corresponding to the execution rate of the first deviation fluctuation and the second deviation fluctuation). It will be possible to increase.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
Subordinate to the gaming machine A1.
The first condition is that small hit fluctuations are made. The second condition is that there is an out-of-bounds fluctuation.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game when a small hit change in which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed is performed as the special symbol change is provided.
The first condition is that the small hit variation is performed as the special symbol variation.
The second condition is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the special symbol variation, an deviation variation in which an deviation symbol different from any of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed is performed.

In such a gaming machine, the "number of hits" is not added when the small hit fluctuation is performed, but is added when the deviation fluctuation is performed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that diversifies the "timing when the number of hamaris reaches the specified number of times" (corresponding to the execution rate of small hit fluctuations and missed fluctuations), and it is possible to enhance the game interest. It will be possible.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
Subordinate to the gaming machine A3.
1 type 2 types. The number of hits is reset by executing the jackpot game. The small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation in the non-electric support state has a shorter time for the variable entrance to be open than the small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation in the electric support state. ..
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A3
During the small hit game, the variable entrance is open.
The big hit game is also executed when the game ball enters the variable entrance port during the execution of the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area.
The number of hits is returned to the initial value when the big hit game is performed.
The small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation during the non-electric support state has a variable entrance port as compared with the small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation during the electric support state. A gaming machine characterized by a short opening time.

In such a gaming machine, the big hit game is executed even when the game ball enters the variable entrance slot during the execution of the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area. That is, in this gaming machine, in addition to "big hit game based on big hit fluctuation (also referred to as" per type "in this specification)", "big hit game based on small hit fluctuation (" per 2 types "in this specification". Also called) ”is feasible. For this reason, it is possible to realize "a game property that two types of big hit games, one per type and one type per two types, can be executed".

Here, if it is possible to execute such two types of the game machine, the following problems may occur. That is, as described above, in this gaming machine, by not adding the number of hits even if the small hit fluctuation is performed, "the timing when the number of hits reaches the specified number is made to correspond to the execution rate of the small hit fluctuation and the missed fluctuation. It realizes the playability of diversifying. However, if the small hit fluctuation is performed, there is a possibility that two types of hits are performed and the number of hammers is returned to the initial value. The playability of diversifying (corresponding to the execution rate of fluctuations) is diluted.

Therefore, in this gaming machine, even if a small hit fluctuation is performed during the non-electric support state, it is difficult to perform a two-kind hit. Specifically, the small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation in the non-electric support state has a variable entrance opening state more than the small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation in the electric support state. I decided that the time was short. In this way, during the non-electric support state, it becomes more difficult for the game ball to enter the variable entrance during the small hit game than during the electric support state, and by extension, it becomes more difficult for the two types of hits to be performed (the number of hits is higher). It becomes difficult to return to the initial value). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the dilution of "the playability of diversifying the timing at which the number of hits reaches the specified number of times (corresponding to the execution rate of the small hit fluctuation and the deviation fluctuation)". As a result, "the gameplayability of being able to execute two types of big hit games per type and type 2" and "the timing when the number of hits reaches the specified number of times (corresponding to the execution rate of small hit fluctuations and deviation fluctuations) ) It is possible to coexist with "the gameplay of diversifying", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machines A1 to gaming machines A4.
When a non-big hit fluctuation is performed during a non-electric support state, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests whether or not the number of hamaris has been added.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to the gaming machine A4,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the non-big hit fluctuation is performed during the non-electric support state, it is possible to execute an addition suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the number of times of harm is added by the addition means.

In such a gaming machine, the number of hits is added or not added even if the non-big hit fluctuation is performed, so that the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the number of hits has been added. In this regard, in this gaming machine, when a non-big hit fluctuation is performed, it is possible to execute an addition suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the number of hamaris has been added. Whether or not it can be attracted further, it becomes possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
Subordinate to the gaming machine A5 When the condition corresponding to the "performance being set" is satisfied, the addition suggestion effect can be executed.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A5
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
Equipped with
A gaming machine characterized in that when the conditions corresponding to the performance set by the performance setting means are satisfied, the addition suggestion effect can be executed.

In such a gaming machine, when the condition corresponding to the "performance set by the performance setting means (performance being set)" is satisfied, the addition suggestion effect is executed. For this reason, not only for the player who is paying attention to whether or not the number of times of harmony has been added, but also for the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting", the addition suggestion effect is executed at the execution timing. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that attracts attention, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A7>
<Overview>
It is possible to suggest "performance during setting" by using the execution mode of the dependent addition suggestion effect on the gaming machine A5.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A5
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
Equipped with
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance set by the performance setting means can be suggested by using the execution mode of the addition suggestion effect.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to suggest "performance set by the performance setting means (performance being set)" by using the execution mode of the addition suggestion effect. For this reason, not only for the player who is paying attention to whether or not the number of times of harmony has been added, but also for the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting", the addition suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that attracts attention, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

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

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 24 ... 1st start port, 25 ... 2nd start port, 28 ... Large winning opening, 35 ... Small winning opening, 38 ... Specific opening, 41 ... Direction display device, 50 ... Segment display Unit, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (special symbol changing means, big hit game executing means, game state setting means, adding means, small hit game executing means, performance setting means, game progress means), 202 ... ROM (performance) Storage means), 220 ... Sub control board, 221 ... CPU.

Claims (7)

A special symbol variation means capable of executing a special symbol variation, which is a variation display of the special symbol, based on the game ball entering the starting port.
A jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game when a jackpot fluctuation in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed is performed as the special symbol variation.
As the game state, a game state setting means capable of setting a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which the game ball enters the starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
As the special symbol variation, in addition to the jackpot variation, a non-big hit variation in which a symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed can be executed.
It is equipped with an addition means capable of adding the number of hits based on the non-big hit fluctuation.
The electric support state can be set based on the fact that the number of times of harmony reaches a specified number of times.
In the case where the non-big hit fluctuation is performed during the non-electric support state, the addition means does not add the number of hits if the first condition is satisfied, and if the second condition is satisfied, the addition means is described. A gaming machine characterized by adding the number of hits. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
As the special symbol variation, it is possible to execute the deviation variation in which the deviation symbol is stopped and displayed.
Even if the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable entrance is not opened.
As the deviation variation, the first deviation variation and the second deviation variation having different execution modes can be executed.
The first condition is that the first deviation variation is performed as the special symbol variation.
The second condition is a gaming machine characterized in that the second deviation variation is performed as the special symbol variation. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A small hit game execution means capable of executing a small hit game when a small hit change in which the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed is performed as the special symbol change is provided.
The first condition is that the small hit variation is performed as the special symbol variation.
The second condition is a gaming machine characterized in that, as the special symbol variation, an deviation variation in which an deviation symbol different from any of the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed is performed. In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
During the small hit game, the variable entrance is open.
The big hit game is also executed when the game ball enters the variable entrance port during the execution of the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area.
The number of hits is returned to the initial value when the big hit game is performed.
The small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation during the non-electric support state has a variable entrance port as compared with the small hit game performed based on the small hit fluctuation during the electric support state. A gaming machine characterized by a short opening time. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the non-big hit fluctuation is performed during the non-electric support state, it is possible to execute an addition suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the number of times of harm is added by the addition means. In the gaming machine according to claim 5,
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
Equipped with
A gaming machine characterized in that when the conditions corresponding to the performance set by the performance setting means are satisfied, the addition suggestion effect can be executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 5,
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
Equipped with
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance set by the performance setting means can be suggested by using the execution mode of the addition suggestion effect.

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