JP2022073222A - 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" (the number of non-big-win variations during a specific period) 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" in the game machine is "the number of times of non-big-win variations during a specific period", and the specific period is started when a specific condition is satisfied (when a fall lottery is won). Therefore, satisfaction timing of a specific condition naturally becomes an addition starting timing of the "trapping frequency". As a result, novel game properties of varying the addition starting timing of the "trapping frequency" can be realized in accordance with satisfaction timing of the specific condition, thus enhancing interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

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.
The electric support state can be set based on the number of times of harmony, which is the number of times of the non-big hit fluctuation in a specific period, reaches a specified number of times.
The specific period is characterized in that it starts when a specific condition is satisfied.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The game state setting means can set a low-probability state and a high-probability state in which the probability that the jackpot fluctuation is performed is higher than the low-probability state in accordance with the non-electric support state or the electric support state. ,
If the fall lottery is won in the high probability state, the low probability state is set in place of the high probability state.
The specific condition is to win the fall lottery.
The specific period may be a period in which the low probability state is set.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
The specific effect may be more likely to be executed in the specific period than in the non-specific period, which is a period different from the specific period.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
In the specific period, the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number is the second number, which is less than the first number, than the first number. The specific effect may be easily executed.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
The specific effect is more likely to be executed in the specific period than in the non-specific period, which is a period different from the specific period.
During the specific period, the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number is the second number, which is less than the first number, than the first number. , The specific effect may be easily 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
When the conditions corresponding to the performance set by the performance setting means are satisfied, the specific 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 specific 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 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number of round games in the jackpot game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the big hit game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the staging display device of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which is executed by the CPU of the main control board 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 of the sub-control board of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the receive command of the CPU of the sub-control board of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows that the "low probability state" is set when the continuous number of deviation fluctuations reaches 400 times. It is explanatory drawing which shows that the "low probability state" is set by winning a fall lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the ceiling reaching process executed by the CPU of the main control board of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state that the counting of the number of times of hamari is started when the "low probability state" is set when the continuous number of deviation fluctuations reaches 400 times. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state that the counting of the number of times of hamari is started when the "low probability state" is set by winning a fall lottery. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state that the "landscape image effect" is performed when the "low probability state" is set when the continuous number of deviation fluctuations reaches 400 times. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state that "landscape image production" is performed when "low probability state" is set by winning a fall lottery. 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.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (game machine) called a "seven machine" or a "digipachi" 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. End of "high probability state" and "electric support state":
E-1. When the number of times the special symbol changes is displayed 400 times:
E-2. If you win the fall lottery:
F. Electric support status when reaching the ceiling:
G. Landscape image production:
G-1. overview:
G-2. Change production:
H. Modification example:
H-1. Modification 1: Modification 1:
H-2. Modification 2:

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3. The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). 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 portion of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit 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 in the front frame 4, and a lower speaker 6b is provided on the front surface of the lower portion of the main body frame 2. These upper lamps 5a, right side lamps 5b, left side lamps 5c, upper speakers 6a, and lower speakers 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

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

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower dish 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the launch handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9. The game ball stored in the upper dish 7 is supplied to the launcher unit 261. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit 261 and the launch motor built in the launcher unit 261 rotates to launch the game ball with a strength according to the rotation angle. To.

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a push operation or rotation operation (rotation operation) by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. There is a jog shuttle 10b that can be used. Both the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b are effect operation units (operation units) operated by the player, and when the player operates the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game effect is performed.

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

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

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

Further, below the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a second starting opening 25, which is an entry opening (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 that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. It is possible to change between the state and the open state in which the opening / closing door 26 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows how the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, in the game area 21, a normal symbol actuating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the staging opening 40 (staging display device 41), and the passage of a game ball is detected inside the normal symbol actuating gate 27. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

Further, on the right side of 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 that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright and the game ball cannot enter the closed state, and the opening / closing door 29 is the pachinko machine. It is possible to change to an open state (a state in which a game ball can enter) in which a game ball can enter by rotating to the front side of 1. 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, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, a general entry port 30 through which the game ball can enter, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. Has been done. Further, two out ports 33 are provided at the lowermost part of the game area 21 and at the lower left and lower right of the second starting port 25, and the first starting port 24 and the second starting port 25 described above are provided. The game balls that have not entered either the large winning opening 28 or the general entry opening 30 are discharged from the out opening 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

A game ball flowing down the left region of the staging opening 40 (staging display device 41) can enter the first starting port 24 described above. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area of the staging opening 40 (staging display device 41) can enter the second starting port 25, the normal symbol operating gate 27, and the large winning opening 28 (the staging display device 41). Or passable). In the following, firing a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the staging opening 40 (staging display device 41) is also referred to as “left-handed”, and the staging opening 40 (staging display device 41). Launching a game ball so as to flow down the area to the right of is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general ball entry port 30, three game balls become the player. When the game balls are paid out and the game balls enter the large winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out to the player.

At the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 that displays information related to the game by combining LEDs is provided. The segment display unit 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described in the “B. Game contents” column 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. A large winning opening sensor 28s for detecting a game ball entering the large winning opening 28, a gate sensor 27s for detecting a game ball passing through a normal symbol operating gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives an input of a game ball detection signal from the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the grand prize opening sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., the detection signal is input. The command corresponding to the sensor is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

Further, on the main control board 200, a starting port solenoid 26m for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation (for opening / closing the second starting port 25). Also, the opening / closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 is connected to the large winning opening solenoid 29m (to open and close the large winning opening 28), the segment display unit 50, and the like. Has been done. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting a drive signal toward the starting port solenoid 26m, the winning opening solenoid 29m, 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 a game effect according to the contents. That is, an output image and a command for designating the output sound are 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. By transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of "various lamps 5a to 5c"), the game is produced. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b (effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the CPU 221 performs a game effect corresponding to the operation. conduct.

The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 236, and an audio ROM 237 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. Further, an effect display device 41, an amplifier board 224 for amplifying sound, and the like are connected to the image / sound control board 230.

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 236, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, when the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the audio data corresponding to the command is read from the audio ROM 237, and the audio based on the audio data is transmitted via the amplifier board 224. Output is performed from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b").

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 game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and FIG. 2 is used. It is fired in the game area 21 described above. Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can change the rotation angle of the launch handle 9 to allow the player to flow the game ball down to a desired region. For example, a game ball may be fired (left-handed) so as to flow down the left area of the staging opening 40 (staging display device 41), or the right side of the staging opening 40 (staging display device 41). The game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down the area of the other side.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When a left-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, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "first special symbol") is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When 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, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "second special symbol") is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. 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. Eight LEDs are arranged in each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, when they are not particularly distinguished, collectively referred to as "special symbol") are obtained by switching the LED to be lit out of the eight LEDs in each display unit. It is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed by setting a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols of jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and missed symbols 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300 and missed symbols can be displayed as the second special symbol. It is possible to stop and display 101 kinds of symbols of 301. Further, 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 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") is a big hit, the first special figure is the big hit symbol 1 to If it is stopped and displayed at any of 100 and the result of the jackpot determination for the first special figure is out of order, the first special figure is stopped and displayed by the out-of-order symbol 101. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (hereinafter, also referred to as “big hit determination for the second special figure”) is a jackpot, the second special figure is the jackpot symbol. The stop display is made by any of 201 to 300, and if the result of the jackpot determination for the second special figure is out of order, the second special figure is out of order and the stop display is made by the symbol 301. In this way, when the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol, the stopped display state of the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped displayed symbol. Display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as "confirmed display"). In the following, a game from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the variable display after the lapse of a predetermined variable time and the confirmation display of the special symbol as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol, that is, once. The game until the result of the variable display of is obtained is also referred to as "design variable game".

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

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games in one big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 1 to 60 (when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 60% probability). , 12 rounds of big hit games are played. On the other hand, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 61 to 100 (when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 40% probability), 13 round games are played. A 13-round jackpot game will be held.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 201 to 300 (when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 100% probability). , 12 rounds of jackpot games are played.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter (9 counts) or when 30 seconds have passed, so that one round is almost always performed. In the game, 117 game balls (9 counts x 13 payouts) are paid out.

During the execution of the above-mentioned jackpot game, the type (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 LED of the three LEDs is turned on to play a 12-round jackpot game. Indicates that the game is being executed, and by turning on all three LEDs, it is indicated that the 13-round jackpot game is being executed.

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

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the second special figure are performed as described above, but the game ball also starts the second in these jackpot determinations and the variation display. It is not performed immediately after entering the mouth 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 also arranged in the second special figure holding display unit 54, and in the second special figure holding display unit 54, one LED out of the two LEDs is arranged. By turning on, it 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 2, and 1 LED blinks. By doing so, it is shown that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 3, and by blinking the 2 LEDs, it is shown that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 4.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold and the second special symbol hold are stored during the variable display of any special symbol, the final display of any special symbol, and the big hit game. Even if it is done, the jackpot judgment and fluctuation display related to these holds will not be 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. A variable display is performed, but if the second special figure hold is memorized, the jackpot judgment and the jackpot determination related to the second special figure hold memorized first are performed regardless of whether the first special figure hold is memorized. The variable display of the second special figure 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, the right-handed game ball can pass through the normal symbol actuating gate 27. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (a judgment random number for hitting a normal figure described later) is acquired and used as the judgment random number. Based on this, the normal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal figure hits or misses. 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, two types of normal symbols, a normal symbol with the left LED turned on and a non-normal symbol with the right LED turned on, are stopped. It can be displayed. If the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol hit symbol, and if the normal symbol hit judgment result is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol. Will be done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a missed symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed in which the stopped display state of the symbol is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped display symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol hit game is performed in which the second start port 25 is closed after the second start opening 25 is opened.

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

<Game state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination and a gaming state related to the frequency of entering the gaming ball into the second starting port 25 are appropriately set. .. Of these, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is "a low probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is low (1/300 probability)" or "a jackpot in the jackpot determination". It is set to a high probability state (which is a probability of 1/50) with a high probability of being determined. Further, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low" or "to the second starting port 25". It is set to "electric support state where the frequency of entering the game ball is high".

The setting mode of the game state described above will be described with reference to FIG. Since these game states are set after the big hit game is completed, FIG. 6 also reprints the number of round games described above with reference to FIG.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, a "high probability state" and a "electric support state" are set after the end of the 12-round jackpot game, and a "low probability state" and a "Nichiden support state" are set after the end of the 13-round jackpot game. Is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 1 to 60 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 60% probability. ), "High probability state" and "electric support state" are set after the end of the 12-round jackpot game. On the other hand, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 41 to 100 (with a probability of 40% if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol), the 13-round jackpot game ends. Later, a "low probability state" and a "non-electric support state" are set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 201 to 300 (when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 100% probability). , "High probability state" and "electric support state" are set after the end of the 13-round jackpot game.

Here, the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the above-mentioned electric support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the electric support display unit 58, and the electric support state is set by turning on these three LEDs while the electric support state is being set. Indicates that it is inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handed operation is performed. During the setting of the electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and the right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25, so that the electric support state is set. It is beneficial for the player to hit right inside. Further, since the game ball hit right can also enter the big winning opening 28, it is beneficial for the player to hit right during the big hit game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and the big hit game, it is shown that the right-handed hitting is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed hitting display unit 59.

<Display contents of the staging display device 41>
The progress of 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 progress of the game as described above. 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 variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 starts the variation display of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. do. After that, the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed in various modes until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the variation display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a symbol in which nine numbers from "1" to "9" are designed as an identification symbol.

FIG. 7A conceptually shows how the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, for example, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above (the first). It is configured to correspond to 1 special figure or 2 special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, a symbol combination in which the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “doublet”). It is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol, the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped at a symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as "separate stitch") that does not have the same symbol. Is displayed. The stop-displayed identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are in a stopped-displayed 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 identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the staging display device 41 are displayed. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three identification 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 looking at the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left identification symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right identification symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbols. In that case, the middle identification symbol 41b, which is stopped and displayed at the end, also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays a variation of the identification symbol (symbol variation effect), saying, "I think the big hit game will start." You will be watching. In this way, the two identification symbols (identification symbols excluding one of the plurality of identification symbols) are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be doublet), and the final identification symbol (one identification symbol) is used. The effect performed in a variable display state is called "reach effect", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach effect.

Further, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41d for showing the 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. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, 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.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as a control related to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on a timer interrupt generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms). Hereinafter, the game progress 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. 8, 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 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game ball. 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, when a game ball enters any of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general ball entry port 30, three game balls are paid out. Then, when a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the processing of the input process (S200), the game ball was detected for the sensors (first start port sensor 24s, second start port sensor 25s, big winning port sensor 28s, etc.) for detecting these balls. Judge whether or not. 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 big hit determination result is a big hit, one of 100 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 1 to 100 or big hit symbols 201 to 300) is stopped and displayed. However, the type of this jackpot symbol is 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), a process of storing a normal figure hold, a first special figure hold, and a second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of holdings of the normal figure has not reached 4, the random number determined to be hit by the normal figure is acquired and the random number determined to be hit by the normal figure is stored as the holding of the normal figure. The normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, or if the number of reserved figures has already reached four, the new reserved symbols are not stored.

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

Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed according to the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special 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, whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed, and the reach effect. It is possible to determine whether or not the above is performed. 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, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with 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 it is during a game per normal symbol, during a variable display of a normal symbol, or during a definite display of a normal symbol. As a result, if it is not during the game per normal figure, the variable display of the normal symbol, or the definite display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the normal figure hold is stored in the above-mentioned normal figure hold storage area. .. As a result, when the fuzu hold is stored in the fuzu hold storage area, the earliest stored fuzu hold is read out. Then, the read normal map hold, that is, the normal map hit determination random number is used to perform the normal map hit determination.

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

In this way, if it is memorized that the LED on the left of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on or the LED on the right side of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is memorized. Is set to start the variable display of normal symbols. Then, the normal map hold, which is the target of the normal map hit determination this time, is deleted from the normal map hold 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, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is the normal figure hit, the LED on the left of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the normal figure hit symbol is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit judgment is off. If it is, the LED on the right side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off-designed symbol is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the confirmation display of the normal symbol is started, so the final display time of the normal symbol is set.

The above has described the processing when the variable display of the normal symbol is in progress. 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, if the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a normal symbol, after setting the opening pattern (opening number, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol is used. Start the game per figure.

The above has described the processing when the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress. On the other hand, when the game is being played per game, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the starting opening solenoid 26m so that the second starting opening 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.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is “the game ball to the second starting port 25”. It is set to "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of ball entry is low" or "an electric support state in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting port 25 is high". Such setting of the non-electric support state and the electric support state is realized as follows.

That is, the electric support state has a higher probability that the result of the normal figure hit judgment will be a normal figure hit (probability of normal figure hit) and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal figure fluctuation time) is shorter than that of the non-electric support state. , The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to be long. Therefore, in the electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened more frequently and the period in which the second starting port 25 is in the open state becomes longer as compared with the non-electric support state. The frequency of ball entry increases (high frequency state). For example, when the non-electric support state is set, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to 1/100 (a random number of 1/100 of the random numbers determined to hit a normal figure that can be acquired as a normal figure hold). (As per a normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds × 3 times opening). On the other hand, when the electric support state is set, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to 99/100 (99/100 of the random numbers for determining a normal figure that can be acquired as a hold of a normal figure). Random numbers are set as per normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open). ..

<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) or executing a big hit game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is first during the big hit game, during the variable display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), and during the definite display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). Judge whether it is one of the above. As a result, if it is not in the jackpot game, the variable display of the special symbol, or the final display of the special symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold is stored in the second special symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold (big hit determination random number) stored first among the stored second special figure hold is stored. , Fluctuating pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number) is read. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure hold.

On the other hand, if the second special figure hold is not stored in the second special figure hold storage area, this time, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. to decide. 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, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure hold.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is "the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is low (300). It is set to "a low probability state (with a probability of 1/50)" or "a high probability state (with a probability of 1/50) with a high probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination". The setting of such a low-probability state or a high-probability state is realized as follows. That is, when the low probability state is set, the random number of 1/300 of the big hit determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as the big hit, and the high probability state is set. If so, the random number of 1/50 of the big hit determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as the big hit.

When the big hit determination is made for the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in this way, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. As a result, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, 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. Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed with. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 201 to 300 are displayed as the second special figure. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol hold is used with reference to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 1 to 100. Select the corresponding jackpot symbol as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to by referring to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 201 to 300. Is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The symbol selection table, jackpot symbols 1 to 100, and 201 to 300 are stored (set) in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is out of order, the out-of-order symbol 101 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed when the first special figure hold is read, and the out-of-symbol symbol 301 is selected when the second special figure hold is read out. Select as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol and the off symbol selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stopped 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. 9, 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 a variation pattern, in such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read out as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold this time is determined as the current variation pattern. .. 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. Upon receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and executes the symbol variation effect with the effect pattern based on the variation pattern. ..

In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern described above, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) and the current setting are set as shown in FIG. 10 instead of always referring to the same fluctuation pattern selection table. Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states such as the game state, the result of the jackpot determination, and the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress states, and by extension, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can execute the symbol variation effect with the effect pattern corresponding to various game progress states. For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with doublet after the reach effect, and the result of the jackpot determination. If is out of alignment, the symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with doublets is executed. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is wrong and a predetermined fluctuation pattern is selected, the reach effect is performed. 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 when neither of the big hit game, the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol), or the definite display of the special symbol is displayed. 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).

When the confirmation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if the stop-displayed special symbol is an out-of-order symbol, 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).

On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the jackpot 28 in the jackpot game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games during the big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. Therefore, the opening 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, the big hit game is started. Then, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game 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).

On the other hand, when the big hit game is in progress, the opening / closing door 29 is operated by controlling the big winning opening solenoid 29m so that the big winning opening 28 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. 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. Will be done. 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 jackpot game, the game state is set to the high probability state and the electric support state as described above with reference to FIG. When the game state is set in this way, the game state specification command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The "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".

<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.

D. Direction control processing:
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of the staging control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as the control related to the staging. The staging control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 based on a timer interrupt generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 10 ms). 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, this 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 for convenience of explanation in the present specification, the sub control board 220 controls the image / sound. Executing various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 12 shows the processing 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. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, it performs a pre-effect which is an effect based on the pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result may be displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the hold symbol to be displayed in the first hold display area 41d or the second hold display area 41f of the effect display device 41 may be pre-determined. The mode corresponds to the result. It should be noted that the pre-determination effect does not have to be performed all the time when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

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 41f. It is not necessary to always display both the number of reserved 1st special figures and the number of reserved 2nd special figures. In, the number of 1st special figure hold is displayed, and the 2nd special figure hold number is displayed in the non-electric support state where right-handed hitting is performed, that is, in the state where the game of the 2nd special figure is performed. May be good.

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 identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is started. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect (see FIG. 7B) performed as a part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with doublets after the reach effect is performed. The production is done. Further, if the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is wrong, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at random after the reach effect is performed. Is done. Then, when the fluctuation stop command is received during the execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 stops and displays the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in doublet or doublet.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started. For example, at the timing when the big hit game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big hit game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big hit game is in progress is started. In addition, an effect suggesting the number of rounds of the started big hit game (either a 12-round big hit game or a 13-round big hit game) and an effect suggesting a game state set after the started big hit game is executed are executed. ..

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the round game start command during the big hit game, the CPU 221 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 may start the effect corresponding to the set game state. In this case, for example, an effect is executed in which the identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are set to the mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the gaming state.

E. End of "high probability state" and "electric support state":
As described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbols 1 to 61, and the second special figure is stopped at the big hit symbols 201 to 300. When it is displayed, the "high probability state" and the "electric support state" are set as the game state after the big hit game is completed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "high probability state" and the "electric support state" set in this way are terminated in the following two cases even if the big hit game is not performed.

E-1. When the number of times the special symbol changes is displayed 400 times:
That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation display of the special symbol, "variation display of the special symbol in which the missed symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as" deviation variation "in this specification)" and "big hit symbol" are displayed. It is possible to execute the variable display of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (also referred to as "big hit fluctuation" in this specification). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, in the "high probability state" and the "electric support state", the big hit fluctuation (big hit game) is not performed in the middle, and the deviation fluctuation is continuously 400 times. It ends when it is done.

For details, if the "high probability state" and "electric support state" are set with the end of the 12-round jackpot game, the number of consecutive missed fluctuations (the number of consecutive executions without jackpot fluctuations occurring in the middle) Start counting. Then, when the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations reaches 400, the "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state", and the "non-electric support state" is set instead of the "electric support state". That is, instead of the "high probability state" and the "electric support state", the "low probability state" and the "non-electric support state" are set.

E-2. If you win the fall lottery:
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the "high probability state" and the "electric support state" (before the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations reaches 400 times), the "fall lottery" can be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when this "fall lottery" is won, a "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state" (the high probability state is terminated). However, even if this "fall lottery" is won, the "electric support state" remains set (the process of setting the "non-electric support state" instead of the "electric support state" is not performed).

That is, when the "fall lottery" is won in the "high probability state" and the "electric support state", the "low probability state" and the "electric support state" are replaced with the "high probability state" and the "electric support state". "Is set. In this case as well, when the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations after the end of the big hit game reaches 400 times, the "non-electric support state" is set instead of the "electric support state". That is, in this case, the "low probability state" and the "non-electric support state" are set instead of the "low probability state" and the "electric support state".

As described above, the "fall lottery" is a lottery for setting a "low probability state" instead of the "high probability state". Such a "fall lottery" is executed every time a change display of a special symbol is performed. More specifically, in the special operation process (S600) described above with reference to FIG. 8, when the jackpot determination is performed (when the variation display of the special symbol is started), the jackpot determination is executed before the jackpot determination is performed. Then, when the "fall lottery" is won, the "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state" before the big hit determination is performed.

In such a "fall lottery", a random number for the "fall lottery" is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the acquired random number is a random number associated with the "winning (fall)". Then, when the acquired random number is a random number associated with "winning (falling)", it is determined that the "falling lottery" has been won, and a "low probability state" is set instead of the "high probability state". do. Of the random numbers that can be acquired as random numbers for the "fall lottery", 1/50 of the random numbers are associated with "winning (falling)". Therefore, when the "fall lottery" is performed, the "low probability state" is set (falls) instead of the "high probability state" with a probability of 1/50.

F. Electric support state when reaching the ceiling:
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above using FIG. 6, it was decided to set the "electric support state" after the end of the "12 round big hit game", but in addition to this, the following In such a case, the "electric support state" is set.

That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "continuous number of deviation fluctuations in the low probability state" reaches the "ceiling number", the "electric support state" is set instead of the "non-electric support state". There is. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, 800 times is set as the "ceiling number". Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "continuous number of deviation fluctuations in the low probability state" reaches 800 times, the "electric support state" is set instead of the "non-electric support state". In addition, in this specification, "the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in a low probability state" is also expressed as "the number of times of hamari".

In order to realize the setting of the "electric support state" as described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the following "ceiling arrival process" as a part of the "special operation process (S600 in FIG. 8)". do.

FIG. 15 shows a flowchart showing the “ceiling arrival process”. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the ceiling arrival process, it first determines whether or not it is the timing when the "high probability state" is newly set (S1000). As described above with reference to FIG. 6, since the “high probability state” is set at the end of the 12-round jackpot game, the determination process of S1000 determines whether or not it is the timing.

As a result, when the "high probability state" is newly set timing (S1000: yes), the "number of times of hamari" is set (reset) to "0 times" (S1002). That is, since the "number of times of hamari" is "the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the low probability state", when the "high probability state" is newly set, the "number of times of hamari" is set to "0 times". (Reset).

As a result of the determination process of S1000, if it is not the timing when the "high probability state" is newly set (S1000: no), it is determined whether or not the "low probability state" is being set (S1004). Then, if the "low probability state" is being set (S1004: 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 (S1006). ..

As a result, when it is the timing when the variation display of the special symbol is completed (S1006: yes), it is determined whether or not the variation display of the special symbol terminated this time is "off variation" (S1008). As a result, if the variation display of the special symbol that has ended this time is not "off variation" (S1008: no), that is, if it is "big hit variation", the "number of hits" is set to "0" (reset). ) (S1002). That is, since the "number of hamaris" is the "continuous number of deviation fluctuations in the low probability state", when the "big hit fluctuation" is performed (when the jackpot game is performed), the "number of hamaris" is set to "0". Set to "times" (reset).

On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol finished this time is "off variation" (S1008: yes), "1 time" is added to the "number of hamari" (S1010). By doing so, the "number of times of hamari", which is the "number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the low probability state", is counted (added). In addition, the "number of times of hamari (number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the low probability state)" is, in the case of the low probability state, regardless of whether it is in the electric support state or the non-electric support state (electric support state and non-electric support state). It is added every time "off-the-shelf fluctuation" is performed (regardless of which state is being set).

Then, when "1 time" is added to the "number of times of hamari" (S1010), as a result, it is determined whether or not the "number of times of hamari" has reached "800 times (number of ceilings)" (S1012). As a result, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches "800 times (number of times of ceiling)" (S1012: yes), the "electric support state" is set (S1014) and the next "number of times of hamari" is counted. And set (reset) the "number of times" to "0 times" (S1016).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the "number of times of hamari" reaches "800 times (number of ceilings)", the "electric support state" is set, and this "number of times of hamari" is "low probability". The number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the state ”. Therefore, in the end, the setting timing of the "low probability state" is the counting start timing (addition start timing) of the "number of times of hamari (the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the low probability state)". Therefore, the timing (electric support state) when the "number of times of hamari (the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the low probability state)" reaches "800 times (number of ceilings)" is set according to the setting timing of the "low probability state". Timing) will fluctuate.

In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "low probability state" is set at the following timing in addition to the case where the 13-round jackpot game is performed as described above with reference to FIG. To. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 13, the "low probability state" is the deviation fluctuation after the "high probability state" and the "electric support state" are set (after the 12-round jackpot game is completed). It is also set when the number of consecutive times reaches 400 times. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 14, the "low probability state" is also set when the "fall lottery" is won.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the "low probability state" can be set at various timings, the counting start timing (addition start) of the "number of times of hamari (the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the low probability state)" is started. (Timing) can be diversified (variable).

For example, when the "low probability state" is set with the end of the 13-round jackpot game, the end timing of the 13-round jackpot game is the counting start timing of "the number of hits (the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the low probability state)". (Addition start timing).

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the number of continuous deviation fluctuations after the "high probability state" and "electric support state" are set with the end of the 12-round jackpot game has reached 400 times, which is "low". When the "probability state" is set, the timing at which the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations reaches 400 is the counting start timing (addition start timing) of the "number of hamaris (the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the low probability state)". ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the "low probability state" is set by winning the "fall lottery", the timing of winning the "fall lottery" is the "number of times of hamari (displacement fluctuation in the low probability state)". (Number of consecutive times) ”is the counting start timing (addition start timing).

In this way, when the counting start timing (addition start timing) of the "number of hamaris (the number of consecutive deviations in the low probability state)" is diversified (variable), the result is "the number of hamaris (the number of deviations in the low probability state). The timing (timing when the electric support state is set) when "the number of continuous fluctuations" reaches "800 times (number of ceilings)" can also be diversified (variable), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "electric support state" is set even when the "number of times of hamari" reaches "800 times (number of ceilings)". For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel unexpected, and it is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "number of times of hamari" is "the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations in the low probability state", and this "low probability state" is also set when the "fall lottery" is won. Will be done. Therefore, naturally, the winning timing of the "fall lottery" becomes the counting start timing (addition start timing) of the "number of times of hamari". As a result, it is possible to realize a novel game property of changing (diversifying) the counting start timing (addition start timing) of the "number of times of hamari" in accordance with the winning timing of the "fall lottery". It will be possible to increase.

G. Landscape image production:
G-1. overview :
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 7, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c may be variablely displayed, and these decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are the background. It is displayed overlaid on the image.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as this background image, it is possible to execute a "landscape image effect" that displays a landscape image showing a landscape peculiar to the season. Specifically, in the "landscape image production", as background images, a "spring landscape image" which is a landscape image showing a spring landscape, a "summer landscape image" which is a landscape image showing a summer landscape, and an autumn landscape are shown. It is possible to display an "autumn landscape image" which is a landscape image and a "winter landscape image" which is a landscape image showing a winter landscape.

Such a "landscape image effect" is started when a "high probability state" and an "electric support state" are set with the end of the 12-round jackpot game. Further, such "landscape image production" is terminated when a new big hit game is started. Further, such a "landscape image effect" is terminated when the "electric support state" is set when the "number of times of hamari" reaches "800 times (number of ceilings)".

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, the "landscape image effect" started when the "high probability state" and the "electric support state" are set with the end of the 12-round jackpot game has a continuous number of deviation fluctuations. Even when the "low probability state" is set by reaching 400 times (even when the low probability state and the non-electric support state are set), the execution is continued. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 19, such a "landscape image effect" is set even when a "low probability state" is set by winning the "fall lottery" (a low probability state and an electric support state are set). Even if it is done), it will continue to be executed. That is, in both the case shown in FIG. 18 and the case shown in FIG. 19, the "landscape image effect" is started before the counting (addition) of the "number of hamari" is started, and the "number of hamari" is started. "Landscape image production" will continue to be executed even after the counting (addition) of "" is started.

G-2. Change production:
In such a "landscape image effect", it is possible to execute a "change effect" to change the displayed landscape image. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, in the "landscape image effect", the "spring landscape image" is first displayed. After that, it is possible to execute a "change effect" to change the displayed landscape image from "spring landscape image" to "summer landscape image", and then change the displayed landscape image from "summer landscape image" to "summer landscape image". It is possible to execute a "change effect" to change to an "autumn landscape image", and then to execute a "change effect" to change the displayed landscape image from an "autumn landscape image" to a "winter landscape image". These landscape images are landscape images whose display order is predetermined, and the display order is "spring landscape image"->"summer landscape image"->"autumn landscape image"->"winter landscape image". It can also be regarded as.

The above-mentioned "change effect" is executed when the change lottery is won. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the "landscape image effect", the change lottery is executed every time the variable display of the special symbol is performed. Then, when the change lottery is won, the "change effect" is executed. In such a "change effect", of course, if the "spring landscape image" is being displayed, the "summer landscape image" is displayed instead of the "spring landscape image", and the "summer landscape image" is being displayed. If there is, the "autumn landscape image" is displayed instead of the "summer landscape image", and if the "autumn landscape image" is being displayed, the "winter landscape image" is displayed instead of the "autumn landscape image". When the "winter landscape image" is being displayed, the change lottery is not executed because there is no landscape image to be changed.

In addition, the winning probability of the change lottery is when the "high probability state" is set (before the counting of the number of hamaris is started) and when the "low probability state" is set (the counting of the number of hamaris is). After being started) and, they are different from each other. That is, the winning probabilities of the change lottery are different from each other before and after the counting (addition) of the "number of times of hamari" is started. Specifically, the winning probability of the change lottery is 1/400 when the "high probability state" is set (before the counting of the number of hamaris is started), and the "low probability state" is set. The case (after the counting of the number of hamaris is started) is 1/200.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the "low probability state" is set (counting of the number of times of harm is started) when the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations reaches 400, the deviation fluctuation is concerned. Until the number of consecutive times of the change lottery reaches 400 times, the winning probability of the change lottery is 1/400, and after the number of consecutive times of the deviation fluctuation reaches 400 times, the winning probability of the change lottery is 1/200. Become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, when the "low probability state" is set by winning the "fall lottery" (counting of the number of hits is started), until the "fall lottery" is won. The winning probability of the changed lottery is 1/400, and after winning the "falling lottery", the winning probability of the changed lottery is 1/200.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, there is a higher probability that the "change effect" is performed after the counting (addition) of the "number of hamaris" is started than before the counting of the number of hamaris is started. Will be done. That is, after the counting (addition) of the "number of times of harmony" is started, the "change effect" is more likely to be performed than before the counting of the number of times of harmony is started.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the counting (addition) of the "number of times of hamari" is not started, of course, the timing (setting of the electric support state) when the number of times of hamari reaches 800 times (number of ceilings) is set. Timing) ”is not approaching. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the counting (addition) of the "number of times of hamari" is started. In this respect, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, more "change effects" are produced after the counting (addition) of the "number of hamaris" is started than before the counting of the number of hamaris is started. It is easy to perform, and by extension, it is easy to perform an effect of displaying the (changed) landscape image after the display order. For this reason, for the player who is paying attention to "whether or not the counting (addition) of the number of hobbies has been started", "the effect that the landscape image after the display order (changed) is displayed" is displayed. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that pays attention to "whether or not it is executed", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a matter of course, the smaller the "number of deviation fluctuations until the number of hammers reaches the number of ceilings", the better the "timing when the number of hammers reaches the number of ceilings (setting of the electric support state). Timing) ”will be near. Therefore, after the counting (addition) of the "number of hamari" is started (low probability state), the player pays attention to "the number of deviation fluctuations until the number of hamari reaches the ceiling number". In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the "change lottery" is executed every time the variation display of the special symbol is performed, after the counting (addition) of the "number of times of hamari" is started (low probability state). In, the case where the "number of deviation fluctuations until the number of times of hamari reaches the number of ceilings" is smaller (when more deviation fluctuations are performed), the more "change effect" is. It is easy to perform, and by extension, it is easy to perform an effect in which the landscape image (after the change) after the display order is displayed. For this reason, for the player who is paying attention to "the number of deviation fluctuations until the number of hobbies reaches the number of ceilings", "the effect of displaying the (changed) landscape image after the display order is executed. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that pays attention to "whether or not it is done", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

As a result, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even for the player who is paying attention to "whether or not the counting (addition) of the number of times of hamari has been started", "until the number of times of hamari reaches the number of ceilings". Even for the player who is paying attention to "the number of deviation fluctuations", it is important to pay attention to "whether or not the effect of displaying the (changed) landscape image after the display order is executed". Become. Here, "whether or not the counting (addition) of the number of hamaris has been started" and "the number of deviation fluctuations until the number of hamaris reaches the number of ceilings", which the player pays attention to, are information of different qualities. .. Then, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player who is paying attention to such information of different qualities is given an effect that "a landscape image after the display order (changed) is displayed". It is possible to realize a novel playability of paying attention to "whether or not it is executed", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

The "number of ceilings" can also be regarded as the "specified number of times". Further, the "period in which the low probability state is set" can be regarded as a "specific period", and the "period in which the high probability state is set" can be regarded as a "non-specific period". In addition, "off-the-shelf fluctuation" can be regarded as "non-big hit fluctuation". Further, among the "number of deviation fluctuations until the number of times of hamari reaches the number of ceilings", the larger number can be regarded as the "first number", and the smaller number can be regarded as the "second number". Further, the "change effect" and the "effect in which the landscape image (after the change) is displayed after the display order" can be regarded as the "specific effect", and the "sub-control board 220" that executes these effects. The "CPU 221" can also be regarded as a "specific effect execution means".

H. Modification example:
H-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, the timing suggestion 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. 20, 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 performances 1 to 6, but the "performance being set" is supported. In this mode, the "change effect" and the "effect of displaying the (changed) landscape image after the display order" may be executed.

Specifically, by setting the winning probability of the above-mentioned "change lottery" to the probability corresponding to the "performance being set", the "change effect" is executed with the probability corresponding to the "performance being set". For example, as shown in FIG. 21, if the "performance being set" is "performance 1", the winning probability of the "change lottery" in "before the counting of the number of times of hamari starts (high probability state)" is 400. As one-third, "after the counting of the number of times of harmony is started (low probability state)" is set to one-200th. If the "performance being set" is "performance 2", the winning probability of the "change lottery" in "before the counting of the number of hamaris is started (high probability state)" is set to 1/390, and the "hamari" is set. "After the counting of the number of times is started (low probability state)" is set to 1/190. If the "performance being set" is "performance 3", the winning probability of the "change lottery" in "before the counting of the number of hamaris is started (high probability state)" is set to 1/380, and the "hamari" is set. "After the counting of the number of times is started (low probability state)" is set to 1/180. If the "performance being set" is "performance 4", the winning probability of the "change lottery" in "before the counting of the number of hamaris is started (high probability state)" is set to 1/370, and the "hamari" is set. "After the counting of the number of times is started (low probability state)" is set to 1/170. If the "performance being set" is "performance 5", the winning probability of the "change lottery" in "before the counting of the number of hamaris is started (high probability state)" is set to 1/360, and the "hamari" is set. "After the counting of the number of times is started (low probability state)" is set to 1/160. If the "performance being set" is "performance 6", the winning probability of the "change lottery" in "before the counting of the number of hamaris is started (high probability state)" is set to 1/350, and the "hamari" is set. "After the counting of the number of times is started (low probability state)" is set to 1/150.

By doing this, not only for the player who is paying attention to "whether or not the counting (addition) of the number of hamaris has started" and "the number of deviation fluctuations until the number of hamaris reaches the number of ceilings", but also " Even for the player who tries to determine the "performance being set", the execution timing (execution frequency) of the "change effect" and the effect of displaying the (changed) landscape image after the display order is executed. It is possible to realize a novel playability of paying attention to "whether or not it is done", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

It should be noted that winning the "change 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".

H-2. Modification 2:
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the "change effect" and the "effect of displaying the (changed) landscape image after the display order" may be executed in the display mode corresponding to the "performance during setting". good. For example, as each landscape image (spring landscape image, summer landscape image, autumn landscape image, winter landscape image), it is possible to display an image showing a daytime or nighttime landscape. Then, when displaying each landscape image, it may be determined whether to display the daytime landscape image or the night landscape image with a probability corresponding to the "performance being set".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, as the landscape image after the change when the "change lottery" is won, if the "performance being set" is "performance 1", there is a 70% probability that the daytime landscape image will be displayed. Display and display the night landscape image with a probability of 30%. If the "performance being set" is "performance 2", the daytime landscape image is displayed with a probability of 60%, and the nighttime landscape image is displayed with a probability of 40%. If the "performance being set" is "performance 3", the daytime landscape image is displayed with a 50% probability, and the nighttime landscape image is displayed with a 50% probability. If the "performance being set" is "performance 4", the daytime landscape image is displayed with a 40% probability, and the nighttime landscape image is displayed with a 60% probability. If the "performance being set" is "performance 5", the daytime landscape image is displayed with a 30% probability, and the nighttime landscape image is displayed with a 70% probability. If the "performance being set" is "performance 6", the daytime landscape image is displayed with a 20% probability, and the nighttime landscape image is displayed with an 80% probability.

By doing this, not only for the player who is paying attention to "whether or not the counting (addition) of the number of hobbies has started" and "the number of deviation fluctuations until the number of hobbies reaches the ceiling number", " Achieves a novel gameplay that draws attention to the "change effect" and the "effect of displaying the (changed) landscape image after the display order" even for the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting". It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Although examples and modifications 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 normally possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. I explained the example. 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. The number of hits is the number of non-big hit fluctuations in a specific period. The specific period starts when the specific conditions are met. Therefore, naturally, the timing at which the specific condition is satisfied becomes the timing at which the addition of the number of times of harmony starts.
<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.
The electric support state can be set based on the number of times of harmony, which is the number of times of the non-big hit fluctuation in a specific period, reaches a specified number of times.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific period is started when a specific condition is satisfied.

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, when the "number of times of hobby (number of non-big hit fluctuations in a specific period)" reaches the specified number of times, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state), which is surprising to the player. You can feel the sexuality, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game. Further, the "number of hits" in this gaming machine is "the number of non-big hit fluctuations in a specific period", and this specific period is started when a specific condition is satisfied. Therefore, naturally, the timing at which the specific condition is satisfied is the timing at which the addition of the "number of times of hamari" is started. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the addition start timing of the "number of times of hamari" is changed according to the timing at which a specific condition is satisfied, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
Subordinate to the gaming machine A1.
If you win the fall lottery in the high probability state, the low probability state is set. The specific condition is to win the fall lottery. The specific period is the period for which the low probability state is set.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
The game state setting means can set a low-probability state and a high-probability state in which the probability that the jackpot fluctuation is performed is higher than the low-probability state in accordance with the non-electric support state or the electric support state. ,
If the fall lottery is won in the high probability state, the low probability state is set in place of the high probability state.
The specific condition is to win the fall lottery.
The specific period is a gaming machine characterized in that the low probability state is set.

In such a gaming machine, the "number of hits" is the "number of non-big hit fluctuations in the low probability state", and this low probability state is set when the fall lottery is won. Therefore, naturally, the winning timing of the fall lottery becomes the addition start timing of the "number of times of hamari". As a result, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the addition start timing of the "number of times of hamari" is changed according to the winning timing of the fall lottery, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine A1 and gaming machine A2.
Specific effects can be executed. The specific effect is more likely to be executed in the specific period than in the non-specific period.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is more likely to be executed in the specific period than in the non-specific period, which is a period different from the specific period.

In such a gaming machine, the specific period is the "period in which the number of hamaris is added", and the non-specific period is the "period in which the number of hamaris is not added". Then, unless the "number of times of harmony" is added, the "timing when the number of times of harmony reaches the specified number of times (setting timing of the electric support state)" does not approach. For this reason, the player pays attention to "whether or not the number of times of harmony is added". In this respect, in this gaming machine, a specific effect can be executed, but in this specific effect, the "specific period in which the number of hamaris is added" is better than the "non-specific period in which the number of hamaris is added". It is supposed to be easy to execute. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is paying attention to "whether or not the number of times of hamari is added" is made to pay attention to whether or not a specific effect is executed. , It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine A1 and gaming machine A2.
Specific effects can be executed. In the specific period, the specific effect is executed when the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number is the second number, which is less than the first number, than when the number of non-big hit fluctuations is the first number. Easy to do.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
In the specific period, the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number is the second number, which is less than the first number, than the first number. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is easily executed.

As a matter of course, in such a gaming machine, the smaller the "number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number", the "timing when the number of hits reaches the specified number (setting timing of the electric support state)". It will be close. Therefore, in a specific period, the player pays attention to "the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number of times". In this respect, although the specific effect can be executed in this gaming machine, this specific effect is more likely to be executed when the "number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number of times" is smaller. As a result, a novel playability is realized in which a player who is paying attention to "the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of times of hamari reaches a specified number of times" is made to pay attention to whether or not a specific effect is executed. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine A1 and gaming machine A2.
Game machine A3 + game machine A4.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
The specific effect is more likely to be executed in the specific period than in the non-specific period, which is a period different from the specific period.
During the specific period, the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number is the second number, which is less than the first number, than the first number. , A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is easily executed.

In such a gaming machine, the specific period is the "period in which the number of hamaris is added", and the non-specific period is the "period in which the number of hamaris is not added". Then, unless the "number of times of harmony" is added, the "timing when the number of times of harmony reaches the specified number of times (setting timing of the electric support state)" does not approach. For this reason, the player pays attention to "whether or not the number of times of harmony is added". In this respect, in this gaming machine, a specific effect can be executed, but in this specific effect, the "specific period in which the number of hamaris is added" is better than the "non-specific period in which the number of hamaris is added". It is supposed to be easy to execute. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is paying attention to "whether or not the number of times of hamari is added" is made to pay attention to whether or not a specific effect is executed. , It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, as a matter of course, in such a gaming machine, the smaller the "number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number of times", the "timing when the number of times of harmony reaches the specified number of times (setting timing of the electric support state)". Will be close. Therefore, in a specific period, the player pays attention to "the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number of times". In this respect, although the specific effect can be executed in this gaming machine, this specific effect is more likely to be executed when the "number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number of times" is smaller. As a result, a novel playability is realized in which a player who is paying attention to "the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of times of hamari reaches a specified number of times" is made to pay attention to whether or not a specific effect is executed. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

As described above, in this gaming machine, "whether or not the number of hamaris is added" even for the player who is paying attention to "the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hamaris reaches the specified number". The player who is paying attention to the above will also be made to pay attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed. Here, the "number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches a predetermined number of hits" and "whether or not the number of hits is added", which the player pays attention to, are information of different qualities. Then, in this gaming machine, a novel game property is realized in which a player who pays attention to such information of different qualities is made to pay attention to whether or not the same effect called a specific effect is executed. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
Dependent on game machines A3 to game machine A5 When the conditions corresponding to the "performance being set" are satisfied, a specific effect can be executed.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A3 to 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 the specific effect can be executed when the conditions corresponding to the performance set by the performance setting means are satisfied.

In such a gaming machine, when the condition corresponding to the "performance set by the performance setting means (performance being set)" is satisfied, the specific effect is executed. For this reason, not only for players who are paying attention to "the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hobbies reaches the specified number of times" and "whether the present is a specific period or a non-specific period", " Even for a player who tries to determine "performance during setting", it is possible to realize a novel game property of paying attention to the execution timing of a specific effect, 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 specific effect subordinate to the gaming machines A3 to A5.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A3 to 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 the performance set by the performance setting means can be suggested by using the execution mode of the specific 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 specific effect. For this reason, not only for players who are paying attention to "the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hobbies reaches the specified number of times" and "whether the present is a specific period or a non-specific period", " Even for a player who tries to determine "performance during setting", it is possible to realize a novel game property of paying attention to the execution mode of a specific effect, 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), 20 ... Game board, 24 ... 1st start port, 25 ... 2nd start port, 28 ... Grand prize opening (variable ball entry port), 40 ... Directional opening, 41 ... Direction Display device, 200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (special symbol changing means, jackpot game executing means, game state setting means, performance setting means, game progress means), 202 ... ROM (performance storage means), 220 ... sub control Board, 221 ... CPU (specific effect execution means).

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.
The electric support state can be set based on the number of times of harmony, which is the number of times of the non-big hit fluctuation in a specific period, reaches a specified number of times.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific period is started when a specific condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game state setting means can set a low-probability state and a high-probability state in which the probability that the jackpot fluctuation is performed is higher than the low-probability state in accordance with the non-electric support state or the electric support state. ,
If the fall lottery is won in the high probability state, the low probability state is set in place of the high probability state.
The specific condition is to win the fall lottery.
The specific period is a gaming machine characterized in that the low probability state is set. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is more likely to be executed in the specific period than in the non-specific period, which is a period different from the specific period. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
In the specific period, the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number is the second number, which is less than the first number, than the first number. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is easily executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect
The specific effect is more likely to be executed in the specific period than in the non-specific period, which is a period different from the specific period.
During the specific period, the number of non-big hit fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number is the second number, which is less than the first number, than the first number. , A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is easily executed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 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 specific effect can be executed when the conditions corresponding to the performance set by the performance setting means are satisfied. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 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 specific effect.

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