JP2023040449A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can contribute to enhancing amusement properties of a game through a performance.SOLUTION: A game board 1 is provided with a first start port 11 and a second start port 12. A microcomputer 101 for game control executes variable display of a first special pattern when a game ball enters the first start port 11, executes variable display of a second special pattern when a game ball enters the second start port 12, and can execute a jackpot game after the first special pattern or the second special pattern is stop-displayed. The microcomputer 101 for game control can set any of a low probability low base a game state, a low probability low base b game state, and a low probability high base game state as game states. The low probability low base b game state is switched to the low probability low base a game state when the stop display of the first special pattern is executed just 100 times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine typified by a pachinko gaming machine.

In conventional gaming machines, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (jackpot game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, the determination is made by the game ball entering the start opening (entrance), and a round game with opening of the big winning opening is performed as a special game. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning the game balls in the big prize opening. The result of the determination is displayed to the player by the pattern display means, which displays the symbols variably and then stop-displays the symbols in a stopped state.

Also, in the gaming machine, the game ball may be controlled to a time-saving state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the starting hole. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1 below, after a jackpot game, the game may be controlled to a low-probability high-base game state of a normal probability state and a time-saving state.

JP 2018-47326 A

There is room for improvement in terms of gameplay. By installing the improved game, the interest in the game can be expected to be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game.

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes a first winning hole and a second winning hole into which a game ball can enter, and a game ball entering the first winning hole or the second winning hole. a symbol display means for variably displaying a predetermined symbol and then stop-displaying in a first mode or a second mode; and a special game capable of executing a special game after the predetermined symbol is stop-displayed in the first mode. Execution means and game control means for setting a game state are provided, and the game state includes a first specific state, a second specific state, and the first specific state and the second specific state. The symbol display means variably displays the first symbol as the predetermined symbol according to the entry of the game ball into the first winning hole. On the other hand, in response to the game ball entering the second winning hole, a second pattern different from the first pattern is variably displayed as the predetermined pattern, and the game control means When the first specific state is set and the second pattern is stopped and displayed in the second mode, the second specific state may be set, while the second pattern may be set. is stopped and displayed in the first mode and the special game is executed, after the special game, the special state is set, and when the second specific state is set, the first The first specific state may be set when the pattern is stopped and displayed in the second mode for a predetermined number of times.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of interest in games through presentation.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing types of game states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the big winning game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; It is a block diagram of a part related to the control of the gaming machine. It is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is a specific example of a pattern determination table. It is a back view of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the position of a 1st start-up opening and a 2nd start-up opening. It is a front view of a 2nd big prize-winning opening. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a main control unit; This is a specific example of a symbol A determination table. It is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. It is a specific example of a variation pattern A determination table. It is a time chart which shows the variable display time of a special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows transition of production|presentation mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, or members, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes are omitted or may be abbreviated. In addition, when there is an arbitrary flowchart to be described later, multiple processes in arbitrary multiple steps in the flowchart can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

A first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later. First, a basic embodiment 1 and a basic embodiment 2, which are the basis of the first embodiment, will be described. In basic embodiment 1 and basic embodiment 2, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

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1. Structure of Game Machine First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine PY1.

The pachinko game machine PY1 comprises an outer frame 22 attached to the island structure of the pachinko hall and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is mounted, and a front frame 23m mounted openably and closably to the game board mounting frame 2A. The front frame 23m is provided with a transparent plate 23t, and the game board 1 can be viewed from the front (player side) through the transparent plate 23t.

Further, the front door 23 is provided with an upper tray 34 for storing game balls and a handle 72k for shooting game balls to the game board 1 . The upper plate 34 is installed under the front door 23 and stores game balls supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right portion of the front door 23, and game balls stored in the upper tray 34 are shot to the game board 1 by the player's operation of the handle 72k.

The front door 23 also includes a speaker 52 capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a frame movable body 58k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. The speakers 52 are installed in the upper left and upper right portions of the front door 23, and output, for example, BGM (Background Music) and sound effects. The frame lamps 53 are installed on the left and right portions of the front door 23 and around the transparent plate 23t, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58 k is installed above the front door 23 . In addition, the frame movable body 58k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. Note that the movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than the vertical movement.

In addition, the front door 23 has normal buttons 40 that can be operated by the player and special buttons 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode. It is configured to be able to vibrate with a vibrating motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 is equipped with a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to emit light by means of the lamp. In addition, it is configured to be able to vibrate by a vibration motor. The normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured with a cross key, touch panel, or the like. .

2. Structure of Game Board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1. FIG.

The game board 1 has a game area 6 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game peg (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (enter or pass) is installed. The winning device includes a general winning opening 10, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14 and a second big winning opening 15. Each winning device has a detection sensor that detects the entry or passage of a game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed in the lower part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, which will be described later. The first start port 11 is configured so that the ease of entry of game balls is always unchanged.

The second starting port 12 is installed below the first starting port 11 in the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the second start hole 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting hole 12, the pachinko machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a big hit determination in the same way as when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11.例文帳に追加Unlike the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12 includes an opening/closing member 12k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the opening and closing member 12k using an opening and closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 12 or is difficult to enter, and a closed state. Either an open state (opened state) in which a game ball easily enters the second starting port 12 or a state is set.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that game balls can pass through it. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, which will be described later. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not pay out prize balls to the upper tray 34 even if the game balls pass through the gate 13.例文帳に追加

The first big winning hole 14 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加The first big prize winning port 14 includes a first opening/closing door 14k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening/closing door 14k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the first big winning hole 14 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The second big winning hole 15 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 and below the first big winning hole 14 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The second big prize winning port 15 has a second opening/closing door 15k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the second opening/closing door 15k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second big winning hole 15 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The general winning openings 10 are installed in the lower left and lower right portions of the game area 6 so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls as prize balls to the upper tray 34 when the game balls enter the general winning hole 10.例文帳に追加

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is installed, and any of the general winning port 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 A game ball that did not win a prize is discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through an out port 19.例文帳に追加

The game board 1 also includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a board movable body 55k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the central portion of the game board 1 and has a display section 50a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like. The board lamp 54 is installed above the display section 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display section 50a. The on-board movable body 55k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Note that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k may be other than the vertical movement.

In addition, the game board 1 is provided with indicators 8 for notifying the state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The display device 8 is installed in the lower left part of the game board 1, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The pachinko machine PY1 changes the state of the game of the pachinko machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special patterns, variable display and stop display of normal patterns, special Figure 1 reservation number, special figure 2 reservation number, normal figure reservation number, etc.) are notified to the player.

3. Basic Game Next, the basic game of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a special figure game and a normal figure game using game balls fired by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. Special game Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot judgment when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or a game ball enters the second starting hole 12, and the acquired right Make a jackpot judgment based on. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays a special figure according to the result of the big hit determination. The mode of variable display of special figures (also referred to as "variable display time") varies depending on the type of variation pattern described later.

The right to receive the jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the obtained random number value. The jackpot determination is for determining whether or not to perform a jackpot game. When a jackpot game is performed, the jackpot is won, and when a small hit game is performed, a small hit is won. If you don't do either, you lose.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the first special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs in the upper left part of the indicators 8 blink. Pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern elapses, performs the stop display of the first special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As the mode of the stop display of the first special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs in the upper left part are lit) and a mode indicating small win winning (for example, only one LED in the upper left part is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the upper left is lit).

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the second special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which the two lower left LEDs of the indicators 8 blink. The pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern elapses, performs the stop display of the second special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As a mode of stop display of the second special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs at the lower left are lit) and a mode indicating small hit winning (for example, only one LED at the lower left is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination to be described later, and reserves the special figure 1 right to receive the acquired jackpot determination. remember as On the other hand, when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination and stores the right to receive the acquired jackpot determination as a special figure 2 reservation. do. Pachinko game machine PY1 can store special figure 1 suspension and special figure 2 suspension up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 special figure 1 suspensions and 4 special figure 2 suspensions). The pachinko game machine PY1 performs jackpot determination for the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension after the special figure is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are stored at the same time, the jackpot judgment for the special figure 2 reservation may be preferentially performed, and the big hit judgment for the special figure 1 reservation It may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which it is stored.

The look-ahead determination is to determine in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be performed (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot determination) before the jackpot determination is performed, and when the jackpot game is performed Pre-reading winning is determined, and pre-reading non-winning is determined when no big winning game is played. In addition, when it is possible to determine a plurality of types of variation patterns, it is possible to perform variation pattern pre-determination in which the variation pattern to be determined is determined in advance in the pre-reading determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve is stored. The number of special figures 1 reserved, for example, is notified by lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the upper middle part of the display 8, and when the number of special figures 1 reserved is "1", only one LED lights up, special figures When the number of 1 reservations is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the number of special 1 reservations is "3", only one LED blinks, When the number of special 1 reservations is "4", Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the number of special figures 2 reserved is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the middle and lower part of the display 8, and when the number of special figure 2 reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, When the special figure 2 reservation number is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the special figure 2 reservation number is "3", only one LED flashes, and the special figure 2 reservation number is "4" Sometimes only two LEDs flash.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stop-displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating winning of the jackpot. The jackpot game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 is opened is performed a plurality of times (for example, 10 times). The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 gives an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball). Incidentally, the jackpot game ends when all of the round games are played a plurality of times.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a small winning game after stop-displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner indicating winning of the small winning. Although details will be described later, the small winning game is a game in which the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). The small winning game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 gives an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball).

3-2. When a game ball passes through the gate 13, the general-purpose game pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive the hit determination, and performs the hit determination based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of a normal figure according to the result of the hit determination.

The hit determination is for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and if the auxiliary game is performed, it is hit and won, and if the auxiliary game is not performed, it is lost.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of a normal figure when a winning judgment is made by winning a game ball to the gate 13.例文帳に追加The normal variable display is a display in which a plurality of LEDs in the upper right portion of the display devices 8 blink. The pachinko game machine PY1, when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variable display of the normal pattern, performs stop display of the normal pattern in a mode showing the result of the hit determination. As a mode of the stop display of the normal figure, there are a mode indicating winning (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode indicating losing (eg, only one LED is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the gate 13 during the variable display of the normal pattern, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the acquired right to receive the hit determination as a normal pattern reservation. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of normal pattern suspensions. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs hit determination for the normal pattern hold after the normal pattern is stopped.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the normal pattern hold is stored. The number of normal figure reservations is notified by the lighting of multiple LEDs in the lower right part of the display device 8. For example, when the number of normal figure reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, and the number of normal figure reservations is " 2", only two LEDs are illuminated.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stop-displaying a normal figure in a mode indicating winning. The auxiliary game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3.5 seconds). In the auxiliary game, the opening of the second start port 12 gives an opportunity to win a game ball to the second start port 12 (opportunity to win a prize ball, an opportunity to acquire the right to receive a jackpot determination). It is a game that is advantageous for people.

4. Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3(A). FIG. 3A is a diagram showing game states that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can take. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. Base gaming state” (also called “time-saving gaming state”), “high-probability low-base gaming state” (also called “latent-probability gaming state”), and “high-probability high-base gaming state” (also called “probability variable gaming state” It is possible to make it possible to take any one or a plurality of game states among the four types of game states.

"Low probability low base game state" is a game state in the initial state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The pachinko game machine PY1 can initialize the game state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a “RAM clear switch”) (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23 .

The "low-probability high-base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied. The predetermined time-saving end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times).

In addition, the "low-probability high-base game state" may also occur when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low-probability low-base game state". The specific loss includes a specific number of times (for example, 900 times) when all the jackpot judgments are lost, and a specific ratio (for example, 1/200) of the losses in the jackpot judgment. ) is included. The pachinko game machine PY1 is set to a "low-probability high-base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special figure that has caused a specific loss (after the special figure is stopped and displayed). The "low-probability high-base game state" in this case also continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is established, similarly to the case where the "low-probability high-base game state" is entered after the jackpot game state.

The "high-probability low-base game state" is a game state that can occur after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined latent probability end condition is established. The predetermined latent probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times). It should be noted that the "high probability low base game state" may be entered by passing the game ball through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game. good.

"High probability high base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined variable probability end condition is satisfied. The predetermined variable probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It should be noted that even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability high base game state" is entered. good.

"Low-probability low-base gaming state" and "low-probability high-base gaming state" belong to a normal probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is normal (for example, 1/300), and "high-probability low-base gaming state” and “high probability high base game state” belong to a high probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/30). Therefore, the "high-probability low base gaming state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability low-base gaming state" and the "low-probability high-base gaming state" in terms of the odds of winning a jackpot. It can be said that it is in a game state.

In addition, the "low-probability low-base game state" and "high-probability low-base game state" are states in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12 It belongs to a non-time-saving state such as a difficult state or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively short), and the “low probability high base game state” and “high probability high base game state” are in the second start port 12. It belongs to a time-saving state in which a game ball is likely to win (for example, a state in which winning is likely to be won in a hit determination, or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are the same as the "low probability low base It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the "game state" and the "high probability low base game state".

In addition, since the non-time saving state is a state where the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12, the "low probability low base game state" and "high probability low base game state" are the second start port While it can be said that it is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the first start port 11 than 12, the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12. state” and “high probability high base game state” can be said to be game states in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12 than the first start port 11.

Moreover, the pachinko machine PY1 can change the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state by operating a setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23 . The setting change switch is, for example, a DIP switch that can be switched between three stages: upper stage, middle stage, and lower stage. The setting change switch on the upper stage is called "setting 1", the setting change switch on the middle stage is called "setting 2", and the setting change switch on the lower stage is called "setting 3". "Setting 1" means that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is the first probability (eg 1/300) and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is the second probability (eg 1/30). In addition, "setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. A high fourth probability (eg 1/28). In addition, "setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. A high sixth probability (eg 1/26). It should be noted that the probability of winning the jackpot can be appropriately changed within the range of "setting 1"<"setting 2"<"setting 3".

5. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(A). Pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 3B, any one of the four types of jackpot games of "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" It is possible to play one type or multiple types of jackpot games.

The "jackpot game Wα" is a jackpot game in which the "high-probability, high-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Wα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Xα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "low-probability high-base game state", and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Xα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Yα" is a jackpot game in which the "high-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Yα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Zα" is a jackpot game in which the "low-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Zα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

In the "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα", only the first big winning port 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second big prize winning port 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first big prize winning port 14 may be opened for some round games and the rest of the round games may be opened. , the second big winning opening 15 may be opened. Opportunities for winning game balls (opportunities for prize balls) are provided in both the round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened and the round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened. Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" belong to the so-called probability variable jackpot game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" belong to the so-called game state in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. It usually belongs to jackpot games. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" can be said to be jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" in terms of subsequent jackpot winning probability. Wα' and 'jackpot game Yα' are performed in the jackpot game state, which is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which either ``jackpot game Xα'' and ``jackpot game Zα'' are performed. I can say.

In addition, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" belong to a so-called jackpot game with an electric sapo in which the game state is in a time-saving state, and "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric sapo no jackpot game. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" relate to the second start port 12 after that (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second start port 12), "jackpot game Yα" and " It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game Zα, and the jackpot game state in which either the jackpot game Wα or the jackpot game Xα can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which any one of the above is performed.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 4A is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a big winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), when the jackpot game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the jackpot opening (also referred to as "jackpot OP") is set first. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round of the game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the first big winning hole 14 . When the round game of the first round ends, an inter-round interval (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the round IT ends, the second round of the game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the 10th round game) ends, a jackpot ending (also referred to as “jackpot ED”) is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. Either one or both of the jackpot OP and jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small Winning Game Next, the small winning game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(B). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of playing a small winning game as a game different from the big winning game. Unlike the big winning game, the small winning game is a game in which the game state is not changed after that. For example, when a small winning game is performed in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues even after the small winning game. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens one of the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 in the small winning game.

FIG. 4B is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. Here, a small winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is exemplified. As shown in FIG. 4(B), after the stop display of the special figure, when the small winning game starts, a pre-opening interval (also referred to as "pre-opening IT") is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first big winning hole 14 is opened. The opening of the first big winning hole 14 continues until a predetermined time (eg 5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (eg 10) of game balls win the first big winning hole 14 . When the opening of the first big winning hole 14 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one small winning game ends when the post-opening IT ends. Either one or both of the pre-opening IT and the post-opening IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, the small winning game may not be performed.

7. Auxiliary Game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(C). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the big winning game and the small winning game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the jackpot game and the small hit game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second start port 12 changes according to the game state, for example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, the first opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds) While the second starting port 12 is opened, when the auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 is opened for a second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) longer than the first opening time. .

FIG. 4(C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4(C), when the auxiliary game starts after the stop display of the normal figure, the second starting port 12 is opened. The opening of the second starting port 12 is until a predetermined time (first open time if non-time saving state, second open time if time saving state) passes, or a predetermined number (for example, four) It continues until the game ball wins the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one auxiliary game ends when the post-opening IT ends.

8. Effect Next, the effect performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 can set different performance modes according to the game state. The pachinko machine PY1 has various production devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable body, etc.) in each production mode. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.), it is possible to perform the effects shown below.

8-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described with reference to FIG. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a probability variable production mode, a time saving production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, the special figure is stopped in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that may be set when it is set (when the variable display of special figures is not performed). In the customer waiting effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a state of waiting for variable display of special symbols. The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect while the customer waiting effect mode is being set. The customer waiting effect is, as shown in FIG. 5A-1, a effect in which a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, the pachinko machine PY1, for example, when the normal button 40 is operated during the display of the customer waiting demonstration video G100, as shown in FIG. A setting screen G101 for performing the setting may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 enables settings relating to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 while the setting screen G101 is being displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display unit 50a (also referred to as "light amount setting"), setting the frequency of effects to be executed (also referred to as "effect setting"), and the like.

The normal production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability low-base game state". In the normal production mode, the player is suggested to be in a non-time-saving state. In the normal effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 representing a mountain scenery on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 5B-1. The background displayed in the normal effect mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "high probability high base game state". In the variable probability performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the variable probability effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a variable probability background image G103 representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(B-2). The background displayed in the variable probability effect mode is not limited to the variable probability background image G103, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The time reduction production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low probability high base game state". In the time-saving performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a normal probability state and a time-saving state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 representing the sky on the display unit 50a in the time-saving effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5(B-3). The background displayed in the time saving effect mode is not limited to the time saving background image G104, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode set in the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot performance mode, the player is suggested that the jackpot game is being executed. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the jackpot production mode, when the jackpot game starts, as shown in FIG. The image G108 and the like are displayed on the display section 50a. The display of these images is called "opening effect".

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a during the round game, as shown in FIG. If the probability state is reached, a promotion image G110 suggesting that the state will be a high probability state is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the display of these images is referred to as "round effect".

Further, in the jackpot performance mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an ending image G111 suggesting a performance mode set after the jackpot performance mode, as shown in FIG. The display unit 50a displays a total number of awarded balls image G112 or the like indicating the total number of awarded balls. The display of these images is called "ending effect".

In the basic embodiment 1, five types of production modes are set: customer waiting production mode, normal production mode, variable probability production mode, short working hours production mode and jackpot production mode. may be changed or added to

8-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also referred to as "variation production") will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG. The special figure fluctuation production is a production for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes the special figure variation performance using the performance symbols in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the performance design is composed of a left performance design EZ1, a middle performance design EZ2 and a right performance design EZ3.

The pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the background (normal background image G102, probability variable background image G103, time reduction background image G104) in the special figure variation performance. It should be noted that "↓" in the figure indicates that the performance symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. The production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are, for example, composed of numerical patterns of "1" to "9", respectively. EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 fluctuate, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 stop with the stop display of the special figure. Then, the result of the big hit determination is suggested by the mode of stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

8-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of special symbols has started.

The pachinko game machine PY1 starts variable display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in normal variation, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a loss without generating a reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in 6(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a manner suggesting a failure (so-called split eyes). A mode suggesting a failure is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are not the same, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 generates reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. Stop display and establish a reach. The stop order of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach after establishment of the reach. The N-reach is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which the fluctuation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerates, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

The pachinko game machine PY1 gradually decelerates the variation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 in N-reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses at N reach, as shown in FIG. , EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped. A mode suggesting reach-losing is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right performance symbols, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5". On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SP reach after N reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the content of the N-reach effect.

8-2-3. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between the main character and the enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an SP title image G1 representing the start of the SP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The SP title image G1 is also a character image, for example, "Destroy the enemy A!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in a manner suggesting a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being delighted with the victory is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). Further, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SP reach is a loss, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SPSP reach after this SP reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach Pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing SPSP Reach after SP Reach. The SPSP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between a main character and a formidable enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an SPSP title image G2 representing the start of the SPSP reach on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 9(A). The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a text image of "Destroy enemy B!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pachinko machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and a strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. When the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in a manner suggesting a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being delighted with the victory is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). On the other hand, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SPSP reach is lost, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. It should be noted that the contents of the SPSP ready-to-win effect can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop in a mode indicating a big win (also called "big win expectation") will be explained. The degree of jackpot expectation is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, when the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning. can be higher than

Further, for example, when the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, SPSP reach is performed. When the execution probability is set to 2% when the result of the judgment of the big win is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the judgment of the big win is the winning of the jackpot, the degree of expectation of the big win against the SP reach is set to the big win against the SP reach. Expectations can be higher. In this way, by presetting the execution probability according to the result of the big win determination for the executable effect, it is possible to determine the degree of expectation for the big win for that effect.

8-3. Suspension Icon and Icon The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the suspension icon HA on the display unit 50a while the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension is being stored. The pending icon HA is, for example, an icon image of "o". Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display unit 50a during the variable display of the special figure. The icon TA is, for example, the same icon image of "o" as the pending icon HA.

A pending icon display area 50d is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a pending icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of reserved special figures 1 or the number of reserved special figures 2. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed. In the reserved icon display area 50d, both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number may be displayed, or only one of the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number is displayed You can let it be. In addition, the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate.

Further, an icon display area 50e is provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the icon display area 50e is composed of one icon display area 50e. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special figure, it displays the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in the icon display area 50e. In consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, the icon TA may not be displayed.

8-3-1. Suspension effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a suspension effect in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁The suspension effect is, for example, an effect in which the suspension icon HA is displayed in the suspension icon display area 50d, and functions as an effect for informing the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and when the game ball wins the first start port 11 when the special figure 1 reserved number is "0", as shown in FIG. 10 (B) , the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, when two game balls win the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts variable display of a new special figure while displaying the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d, the figure 10(D), the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the second icon TA in the pending icon display area 50d is displayed. The reserved icon HA of the second display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 reserved number is "1".

8-4. Notice effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing in the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is a effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame movable body 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc., and a jackpot game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being caught.

8-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k or the frame movable body 58k as an advance notice effect. The movable body production is, for example, a production in which the on-board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k move.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a movable body production at an arbitrary timing in the special figure fluctuation production (for example, the timing of developing from N reach to SP reach). Here, an example of a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k is illustrated. The movable body effect is, as shown in FIG. 11A, an effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves onto the display section 50a. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays the effect image G4 in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation. After the movable body effect, as shown in FIG. 11B, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the effect develops. FIG. 11(B) shows the case of developing into SPSP reach. It should be noted that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation effect is, for example, a effect in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41 .

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an operation performance at an arbitrary timing (for example, during SP reach) in the special figure variation performance. Here, an operation effect using the normal button 40 is exemplified. The pachinko game machine PY1 generates a period during which the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is valid (referred to as a "button operation valid period") in the operation effect, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, As shown, an effect for prompting the operation of the normal button 40 (referred to as “button operation prompting effect”) is performed. In the button operation prompting effect, a button operation prompting image G3 is displayed, and the button operation prompting image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40 and a pressing operation representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 (that is, pressing operation). It is composed of an image G32 (here, a character image of "press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko game machine PY1 responds to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period. As shown in 12(B), the button operation promotion effect is terminated, and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12(B) shows a case where a movable object effect in which the on-board movable object 55k moves is performed as the operation result effect. It should be noted that the content of the operation presentation can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Prefetching effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing a prefetching effect based on the prefetching determination as the advance notice effect. The look-ahead effect is, for example, an effect in which the pending icon HA changes, and functions as an effect for suggesting in advance the result of the big hit determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension. Here, the look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold is exemplified. When the game ball enters the first start port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the special figure 1 reservation, based on the result of the prefetch determination for the special figure 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 10 (C) In the pending icon display area 50d, an icon image of "*" is displayed as the pending icon HA instead of the icon image of "o" which is normally displayed. It should be noted that the contents of the prefetch effect can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal Configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a portion related to control of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 comprises a main control unit 100 that controls games, and an effect control unit 120 that executes effects. The main control unit 100 and the production control unit 120 are electrically connected, and the production control unit 120 mainly executes production according to instructions from the main control unit 100 .

9-1. Main Control Unit The main control unit 100 includes a game control microcomputer 101 . The game control microcomputer 101 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special game, normal game, game state, prize ball payout, etc.). The game control microcomputer 101 also includes a game input section 101a, a game output section 101b, and a game storage section 101c. The game input unit 101a is a winning device provided on the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) Winning information of game balls, operation information of initialization switch, operation information of setting change switch, etc. are inputted. The game output unit 101b outputs performance data and performance commands generated in accordance with game control to the performance control unit 120 and the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and includes a table for selecting game content and game data generated according to game control (special figure 1 reserved , Special figure 2 hold, general figure hold, etc.) etc. are stored.

Various games are mainly controlled based on winning information and operation information input by the game input unit 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games using tables and game data stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2. The table game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections in controlling the game. The table stored in the game storage unit 101c is referred to when making the selection. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Fluctuation Pattern Judgment Table A fluctuation pattern judgment table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 when performing variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the result of the big hit determination.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 14, selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of jackpot determination, the result of reach determination, the number of reserved special figures, and the like. The reach determination is to determine whether or not to perform the above-mentioned reach performance (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) during the variable display of the special figure, and if the reach performance is performed, it is determined that there is reach. , When the reach performance is not performed, it is assumed that there is no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of seven types of variation patterns of "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013" and "THP021" to "THP022" as variation patterns. It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected variation pattern. Note that the type of variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each variation pattern will be explained. As described above, during the variable display of the special figure, special figure variation production is performed. In the special figure fluctuation production, the production flow composed of one or more productions is executed, but each variation pattern is associated with the special figure variable display time and the production flow executed in the special figure fluctuation production. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, "THP001" and "THP011" have a special figure variable display time of 120000 ms, and "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → " "THP002" and "THP012" are associated with the production flow composed of "SPSP Reach", and "THP002" and "THP012" have a special figure variable display time of 100000 ms and are "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → " "SP Reach" is associated with the production flow composed of "SP Reach", and "THP013" has a special figure variable display time of 20000 ms, and is composed of "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach". , and "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with an effect flow that is 13000 ms or 2000 ms for the variable display of the special figure and consists only of "normal fluctuation". Thus, according to the type of variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed in the special figure variation effect are varied.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", so "THP001" is called "SPSP jackpot variation". Also, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", so "THP002" is called "SP jackpot variation". Also, "THP011" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is called "SPSP loss variation". Also, "THP012" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is called "SP loss variation". Also, "THP013" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and the end of the effect flow is "N reach", so "THP013" is called "N loss variation". In addition, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "normal variation", "THP021" and "THP022" are called "normal loss variation". . It should be noted that the selection ratio of the variation pattern can be appropriately set in consideration of the game characteristics of the pachinko game machine PY1.

9-2-2. Prefetch Determination Table A prefetch determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The prefetch determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of prefetch pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of prefetch pattern by referring to the prefetch determination table 103b1 when the right to receive the jackpot determination is acquired. The diagram shown in FIG. 15 is the prefetch determination table 103b1.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 15, selects the type of prefetch pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of prefetch determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of three types of prefetch patterns, "SHP001" to "SHP003", as the prefetch pattern. Note that the types of look-ahead patterns can be changed as appropriate.

Since "SHP001" is selected when the result of the prefetch determination is prefetch winning, "SHP001" is called a "jackpot prefetch pattern". In addition, "SHP002" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is selected. It is called "read-ahead pattern of reach-losing". In addition, "SHP003" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is selected. It is called "normal failing look-ahead pattern".

9-2-3. Symbol Judgment Table A symbol judgment table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the big hit determination is performed. The diagram shown in FIG. 16 is the symbol determination table 103c1.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 16, selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the type of starting port, the result of big hit determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 selects, as types of stop symbols, "jackpot Wα symbol", "jackpot Xα symbol", "jackpot Yα symbol", "jackpot Zα symbol", "small win symbol", "loss A symbol", " It is possible to select any one of 7 types of stop symbols of "losing B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 performs stop display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner corresponding to the selected stop symbol. It should be noted that the types of stop symbols can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be described. As mentioned above, after the stop display of the special figure, when a big hit game is performed, when a small hit game is performed, when it becomes a time saving state, and when it becomes a loss without doing anything . There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", and "jackpot game Zα"), one type of small win game, and two types of loss. Each stop symbol is associated with the type of jackpot game, the type of small-hit game, and the type of loss (the above-mentioned specific loss, mere loss). For example, as shown in FIG. 16, "jackpot Wα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot Xα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Xα", and "jackpot Yα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Yα”, the “jackpot Zα pattern” is associated with the “jackpot game Zα”, the “small prize pattern” is associated with the small prize game, and the “losing A pattern” is a mere loss in which nothing is done. , and the “losing B pattern” is associated with the time saving state. Thus, according to the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the type of big winning game to be executed, the type of small winning game, and the type of loss (whether or not the time saving state is set) are varied. .

Since the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are selected when a jackpot game in a high probability state is performed after that, the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and the ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are referred to as ``variable patterns''. There is In addition, since the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are determined when the jackpot game in the normal probability state is performed thereafter, the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are changed to the "normal pattern". That's what it means. In addition, since the "losing A symbol" is determined in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is performed after that, the "losing A symbol" may be referred to as a "normal losing symbol". In addition, since the "losing B pattern" is determined in the case of a specific failing that becomes a time saving state after that, the "losing B pattern" may be referred to as a "losing time saving pattern". It should be noted that the selection ratio of the stop symbols can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output a production command generated according to game control to the production control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate commands shown below.

9-3-1. Winning command Winning command is a game ball to various winning devices (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) Generated in connection with winning a prize. As winning commands, a first starting port command generated by winning a game ball in the first starting port 11, a second starting port command generated by winning a game ball in the second starting port 12, and a game ball A gate command generated by passing through the gate 13, a first big winning port command generated by the game ball winning the first big winning port 14, and a game ball winning the second big winning port 15 There are a first big prize winning port command generated by the above, a general winning port command generated when a game ball wins the general winning port 10, and the like.

9-3-2. Special Figure Commands Special figure commands are generated in connection with the actions of the first special figure and the second special figure. As a special figure command, a special figure variation pattern command generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, a special figure stop pattern command generated by determining the stop pattern of the special figure, variable display of the special figure There are special figure start commands generated by the start of, special figure confirmation commands generated by special figure stop display, and the like.

9-3-3. General map commands General map commands are generated in relation to general map actions. The normal map command includes a normal map start command generated by starting the variable display of the normal map, a normal map determination command generated by the stop display of the normal map, and the like.

9-3-4. Hold command The hold command is generated in relation to the increase or decrease in the number of holds of special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold and general figure hold, special figure 1 generated by the increase in the number of special figure 1 reservations as a hold command Reserved increase command, Special figure 1 reserved decrease command generated by reducing the number of special figures 1 reserved, Special figure 2 reserved increase command generated by increasing the number of special figures 2 reserved, Generated by decreasing the number of special figures 2 reserved There is a special figure 2 hold decrease command, a general figure hold increase command generated by an increase in the normal figure hold number, a general figure hold decrease command generated by a decrease in the normal figure hold number, etc.

9-3-5. Jackpot Game Command Jackpot game commands are generated in association with jackpot game actions. As jackpot game commands, there are an OP command generated at the start of OP, a round command generated at the start of each round game, an ED command generated at the start of ED, and the like.

9-3-6. Small winning game command A small winning game command is generated in relation to the operation of a small winning game. The small winning game command includes a pre-opening IT command generated by starting the pre-opening IT, a post-opening IT command generated by starting the post-opening IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary game command Auxiliary game command is generated in relation to the operation of the auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by starting the auxiliary game.

9-3-8. Game State Commands Game state commands are generated in relation to the current game state. As game state commands, a normal probability command generated by the game state being a normal probability state, a high probability command generated by the game state being a high probability state, and a game state being a non-time saving state There are a non-time-saving command to be executed, a time-saving command generated by the game state being the time-saving state, and a jackpot command generated by the game state being the jackpot game state.

9-4. Effect Control Unit The effect control unit 120 includes a performance control microcomputer 121 . The effect control microcomputer 121 includes, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various effects (effect mode, special figure fluctuation effect, pending effect, advance notice effect, etc.). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance input section 121a and a performance storage section 121b. The performance input unit 121a inputs commands for performance output from the main control unit 100, operation information of the normal button 40, operation information of the special button 41, and the like. The effect storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM or a RAM, and stores processing programs for processing performed by the CPU in various effects, tables for selecting advance notice effects, etc., effect data generated according to the execution of effects, and the like. do.

Various productions are mainly executed based on production commands and operation information input by the production input unit 121a. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes various effects using processing programs, tables, effect data and the like stored in the effect storage unit 121b.

<Basic Embodiment 2>
In the pachinko game machine PY1, the game control microcomputer 101 counts the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots after turning on the power of the pachinko game machine PY1, and the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is constant. If the number (for example, +120,000 balls) is reached, the game will be stopped at a predetermined activation timing (disable winning of game balls to various winning ports such as the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 and do not conduct any lottery or prize balls). In this case, it is preferable that the game stop is activated at the end of the jackpot game when the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots reaches a certain number. In addition, instead of stopping the game, it is configured to stop shooting (prevent shooting the game ball even if the handle 82k is operated), or to perform both the game stop and the shooting stop. good too. It should be noted that the total number of shots from power-on is shot to the game area 6 and various winning openings (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12, first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15, general It shall be counted based on the game balls passing through the winning hole 10) or the out hole 19.例文帳に追加It should be noted that the number of winnings to the various winning openings (first start opening 11, second starting opening 12, first big winning opening 14, second big winning opening 15, general winning opening 10) and passing through the out opening 19 is counted. Thus, the total number of shots may be obtained. Alternatively, when a return ball prevention unit is provided at the entrance of the game area 6 and a sensor capable of detecting a game ball is provided in this return ball prevention unit, by counting the detection of this sensor, the total The number of shots may be determined. Also, the count of the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is cleared when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on (that is, when the power switch is turned on). In addition, when the game is stopped or the firing is stopped, after the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is cut off, the initialization switch is operated (for example, the power is turned on while pressing the initialization switch). , the game is returned to a playable state. When the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots after power-on of the pachinko machine PY1 becomes a certain number (for example, +120,000 balls), the game is stopped or the shooting is stopped. It is called ball prevention means. The excessive prize ball prevention means is a function for preventing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from giving excessive prize balls in one day's game. The number of balls difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots, which is the condition for activating game stop or firing stop, can be changed as appropriate.

Here, when the game control microcomputer 101 is provided with over-prize preventing means, it is preferable to add the following configuration. For example, when the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots after the pachinko machine PY1 is turned on (hereinafter referred to as "specific difference ball") reaches a certain number (for example, +120,000 balls), that A predetermined signal indicating this may be output from the external terminal board to the hall computer. The external terminal board is a board for outputting various signals from the pachinko machine PY1 to the outside such as a hall computer installed in the game hall. It is assumed that the set signal can be output to the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1 through the external terminal board. With such a configuration, it becomes possible for an employee or the like of the game hall to confirm that the number of specific difference balls has reached a certain number by means of the hall computer. In addition, instead of such a configuration, or in conjunction with such a configuration, at the timing when the specific difference ball reaches a predetermined number (eg +110,000 balls) smaller than a certain number (eg +120,000 balls), that fact A configuration may be adopted in which an outer end signal (a signal output from an external terminal plate to the outside) is output. This outer end signal functions as a signal indicating that the number of specific difference balls is likely to reach a certain number.

In addition, when the game is stopped or the shooting is stopped by the over-prize preventing means, an image indicating that is displayed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50, or the frame lamp 53 is displayed in a light emission mode indicating that. and board lamp 54 may emit light, or a sound indicating that effect may be output from speaker 52 . This is because such notification allows the employees of the gaming facility, the players, and the like to grasp the situation (that the number of specific difference balls has reached a certain number).

In addition, when the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots after power-on of the pachinko machine PY1 reaches a certain number, a notification that the game will be stopped or the shooting will be stopped is performed as an effect during the game (for example, It may be performed as one of the advance notice effects accompanying the special figure fluctuation effect) or in the customer waiting effect. This is because it is possible to inform the player in advance that the game may be stopped or the shooting may be stopped.

Further, when the count of difference balls (specific difference balls) between the total number of awarded balls and the total number of shots is cleared based on the power-on of the pachinko game machine PY1, the image display device 50 displays an image to that effect. may be displayed on the display unit 50a, the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 may be caused to emit light in a light emission mode indicating that effect, or a sound indicating that effect may be output from the speaker 52. This is because it is possible to notify the staff of the game arcade, the players, etc. that the count of the specific extra balls is cleared.

The count of the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots (specific difference ball) is not cleared simply by turning on the power of the pachinko machine PY1, but by operating the initialization switch when turning on the power of the pachinko machine PY1. Alternatively, a switch for clearing the count of specific difference balls, which is different from the initialization switch, may be provided, and the switch may be operated when the pachinko machine PY1 is powered on. may Alternatively, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, a setting key cylinder provided on a board forming the main control unit 100 is operated to clear the count of specific difference balls. Alternatively, the count of specific difference balls may be cleared simply by operating a switch for clearing the count of specific difference balls regardless of when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on. In addition, the clearing of the difference ball count between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is not performed in the customer waiting state (special game (jackpot game, small hit game), nor the variable display of the special figure, and the special figure is reserved. It may be configured to be performed at a timing after a predetermined time (for example, 15 minutes) has passed since there is no one. Further, the count of difference balls between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots may be cleared at the timing when the game state other than the normal game state is changed to the normal game state. Alternatively, the normal game state continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour), or the state in which game balls are not fired in the normal game state continues for a specific time (for example, 1 hour), so that the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots are increased. The count of difference balls may be cleared. In the case of a configuration in which the count of specific difference balls is cleared by a method other than the operation of the initialization switch, the configuration may be such that the count of specific difference balls is not cleared when the initialization switch is operated. In this case, the stored information of the specific ball is stored in a non-volatile storage means (for example, FRAM (registered trademark)), or stored in the storage area of the RAM of the main control unit 100 so that it is not erased when the initialization switch is operated. It may be stored in a non-erased storage area.

In addition, in the case of a configuration provided with an over-prize ball prevention means, the start timing of counting the difference ball (specific difference ball) between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots is the so-called first hit (low probability low base game state) Based on the jackpot). With such a configuration, the negative amount of the specific difference ball until the first hit is not counted, and the number of specific difference balls that triggers the game stop is the number of balls that have increased after the first hit. It is possible to make them the same.

In addition, in the case of a configuration having an over-prize ball prevention means, the activation timing of the game stop or the firing stop is set during the period when the difference ball (specific difference ball) between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots reaches a certain number. may be the end of the The continuous period is from the start of the jackpot game based on winning in the low probability low base game state until it returns to the low probability low base game state (or until it returns to the low probability low base game state and the special figure 2 reservation disappears) is the playing period. In such a configuration, when the number of specific difference balls exceeds a certain number during the consecutive game period, the notification that the game will be stopped or the shooting will be stopped when the consecutive game period ends is displayed on the display screen 7a. It is preferable to use a configuration in which display, light emission of lamps (frame lamp 53 and board lamp 54), and sound output from speaker 52 are used.

In the above, the game is stopped or the firing is stopped based on the difference between the total number of prize balls and the total number of shots (specific difference ball) reaching a certain number, but based on other specific measurement values , game stop or firing stop may be performed. For example, the specific measurement value may be a base that is the ratio of the total number of awarded balls to the total number of shots (for example, the base during the period of Renso), or simply the total number of awarded balls (total number of awarded balls during the period of Renso). Well, if it is a measured value based on the total number of winning balls, it can be changed as appropriate.

<First Embodiment>
The first embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 17 to 26. FIG. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiments 1 and 2 described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the initialization switch will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a back view of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 17, on the back side of the game board 1, there are a main control board 1001 on which a game control microcomputer 101 is mounted, and a main control board 1001 for supplying necessary power to other devices including the main control board 1001. A power supply board 190 is provided. A power switch 191 is provided on the power board 190, and by operating the power switch 191, it is possible to switch ON/OFF of the pachinko game machine PY1.

On the other hand, the main control board 1001 is provided with a backup power supply 105. For example, when the pachinko machine PY1 is powered off due to a power failure or when the game parlor closes its business, the power of the pachinko machine PY1 is turned off. In this case, the game control microcomputer 101 can back up and hold the game data stored in the RAM of the game storage section 101c. Then, when the pachinko machine PY1 is powered on at the time of power failure restoration or the opening of the game parlor, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power of the pachinko machine PY1 based on the backed up game data. It is possible to restart the game from the state when it becomes.

Further, the main control board 1001 is provided with an initialization switch 119. By operating the initialization switch 119, the game data stored in the RAM of the game storage unit 101c is cleared, and the pachinko game machine PY1 is initialized. It is possible to The initialization switch 119 is set to be effective only when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is switched from OFF to ON by operating the power switch 191, and the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is OFF. Even if the initialization switch 119 is operated in the state of the power supply of the pachinko game machine PY1 being ON, the pachinko game machine PY1 will not be in the initial state. Therefore, in order to initialize the pachinko game machine PY1, it is necessary to operate the power switch 191 while the initialization switch 119 is being operated to switch the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 from OFF to ON. becomes.

In the first embodiment, the initialization switch 119 is provided on the main control board 1001 attached to the back surface of the game board 1, but it may be located at any position where the player cannot easily operate it. It may be provided on the power supply board 190 .

Next, the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 installed in the game area 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 18 . As shown in FIG. 18, the first starting port 11 is installed at the lower center of the game area 6 so that a game ball launched by so-called left-handed hitting can enter. On the other hand, the second starting port 12 is installed in the right central portion of the game area 6 so that a game ball fired by hitting right can enter. A game ball launched by hitting to the left does not enter the second starting hole 12, and a game ball launched by hitting to the right does not enter the first starting hole 11.例文帳に追加

In addition, the first starting port 11 is configured such that the ease of entry of game balls is always unchanged, while the second starting port 12 includes an opening/closing member 12k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). , When the opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In addition, the second starting port 12, even when the opening and closing member 12k is in the closed state, the game ball to the second starting port 12 to the same degree of ease of entry of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is allowed to enter. Therefore, even if it is not a game state (for example, "low probability high base game state") in which the ease of entry of the game ball to the second start port 12 is improved, the game can be played by right-handed operation of the handle 72k. It is possible to enter the ball into the second starting port 12. - 特許庁

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the second big winning opening 15 installed in the game area 6 will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, the second big winning hole 15 includes a distribution member 16k capable of distributing game balls. The distribution member 16k is configured to be movable back and forth by a distribution solenoid (not shown). The distribution solenoid is electrically connected to the game control microcomputer 101, and the game control microcomputer 101 can control the distribution solenoid according to the progress of the game.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball entering the second large winning opening 15 can pass are provided inside the second large winning opening 15, and game control is performed. The microcomputer 101 advances and retreats the distribution member 16k using the distribution solenoid, thereby generating a first passing state in which the game ball that enters the second big winning port 15 can pass through the specific area 16, and a second big winning state. Either a second passage state in which a game ball entering the winning hole 15 can pass through the non-specific area 17 can be set. A transparent window made of synthetic resin is provided in front of the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17, and the game ball entering the second big prize hole 15 passes through either the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17. It is possible for the player to visually confirm whether the game has been completed.

In addition, the distribution member 16k is normally held at the advanced position so as to be in the second passage state, and when the small winning game is executed, it retreats to the retreat position for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) and makes the first passage. change to state. Details of the operation of the distribution member 16k in the small winning game will be described later.

Next, the stop symbols selectable by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101 stores a symbol A determination table 103c2. The game control microcomputer 101 can select stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol using the symbol A determination table 103c2.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the contents of the symbol A determination table 103c2. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of stop symbol based on the type of starting port and the result of the jackpot determination. As the types of stop symbols, as shown in FIG. 20, there are five types of stop symbols: "big hit X10 symbol", "small hit A symbol", "small hit B symbol", "losing a symbol", and "losing b symbol". There is The game control microcomputer 101 selects stop symbols at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, when the target starting port (the starting port where the game ball enters) is the first starting port 11, if the result of the big hit determination is "small hit winning", "small hit A pattern" is selected at a rate of 100%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", the "losing a symbol" is selected at a rate of 100%.

In addition, when the target starting port (the starting port where the game ball enters) is the second starting port 12, if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", the ratio of "jackpot X10 pattern" is 100% If the result of the big hit judgment is "small winning", the "small winning B pattern" is selected at a rate of 100%, and if the result of the big hit judgment is "losing", "losing b pattern" is selected with a percentage of 100%. It should be noted that the selection ratio indicated by the symbol A determination table 103c2 can be changed as appropriate.

In the first embodiment, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination is "win jackpot" is set to "0" for the first start port 11 and "1/300" for the second start port 12, and the result of the jackpot determination is The probability of winning a "small win" is set to "1/500" for the first starting port 11 and "1/8" for the second starting port 12. ” can be changed as appropriate.

Also, in the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of special figures 1 reserved is set to "4", and the upper limit of the number of special figures 2 reserved is set to "0", but each upper limit is changed as appropriate It is possible to

Next, the jackpot game executable by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute different types of jackpot games according to the type of stop symbol selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2. As the types of jackpot games, there are two types of jackpot games, "jackpot game X10" and "jackpot game X9" (see FIG. 21).

When "big win X10 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, "big win game X10" is executed. "Jackpot game X10" is a jackpot game in which round games are performed 10 times in which the first big prize opening 14 is opened, and each round game is played until the specified opening time of 30 seconds elapses, or 10 specified This continues until the number of game balls wins in the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加

Further, when the "small winning B symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, a small winning game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened is executed, and a specific area of the second large winning opening 15 is executed in the small winning game. Only when the game ball passes through 16, the "jackpot game X9" is executed. "Jackpot game X9" is a jackpot game in which a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 is opened is performed nine times, and each round game is played until the specified opening time of 30 seconds elapses, or ten specified This continues until the number of game balls wins in the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加

In addition, when the "small hit A pattern" is selected by the pattern A determination table 103c2, a small hit game is executed in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened. Since the specific area 16 of the big winning opening 15 is not passed through, no big winning game is executed.

Also, the types of big winning holes used in the jackpot game, the number of round games, the specified opening time of the big winning holes, and the specified number of big winning holes can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the details of the small winning game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22(A) is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game performed by the stop display of the "small winning A symbol", and FIG. 22(B) is carried out by the stopping display of the "small winning B symbol". It is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game.

When the "small win A symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure, a small win game is performed as shown in FIG. 22(A). Then, according to the start of the small winning game, the pre-opening IT is set first. The pre-opening IT continues until 8000 ms elapses, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the second big prize winning opening 15 opens and the sorting member 16k retreats to enter the first passage state. The opening of the second big winning hole 15 continues until 80 ms elapses, while the withdrawal of the sorting member 16k continues until 1500 ms elapses. Then, when the opening of the second big winning opening 15 is completed, the post-opening IT is set. The post-opening IT continues until 3920 ms elapses, and the small winning game ends when the post-opening IT ends.

In this small winning game, since the opening time of the second big winning hole 15 is extremely short, there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the second big winning hole 15 and there is no possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 16.例文帳に追加. In the first embodiment, the distribution member 16k is retracted with the opening of the second large prize winning port 15. Even if the ball wins, the game ball may be prevented from passing through the specific area 16. - 特許庁

On the other hand, when the "small win B symbol" is stop-displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure, a small win game is performed as shown in FIG. 22(B). Then, according to the start of the small winning game, the pre-opening IT is set first. The pre-opening IT continues until 8000 ms elapses, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the second big prize winning opening 15 opens and the sorting member 16k retreats to enter the first passage state. The opening of the second large prize winning port 15 continues until 2000ms elapses or until 10 game balls win the second large prize winning port 15, while 1500ms elapses of the evacuation of the distribution member 16k. continue until Then, when the opening of the second big winning opening 15 is completed, the post-opening IT is set. The post-opening IT continues until 2000 ms elapses, and the small winning game ends when the post-opening IT ends.

The game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 during the small winning game does not flow down to the non-specific area 17 because the distribution member 16k is at the retracted position in the first passage state, and passes through the specific area 16. On the other hand, in the second passing state, since the distribution member 16k is at the advanced position, it flows down on the distribution member 16k and passes through the non-specific region 17 . When the game ball passes through the specific area 16, the "jackpot game X9" is performed, while when the game ball does not pass the specific area 16, the "jackpot game X9" is not performed. In the first embodiment, most of the opening of the second big winning hole 15 is in the first passage state, and if a game ball enters the second big winning hole 15, the game ball enters the specific area 16 with a high probability. However, the time of the first normal state may be shortened so that the winning game ball in the second big winning hole 15 is less likely to pass through the specific area 16.例文帳に追加

Next, game states that can be set by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can set different types of game states according to the type of stop symbol selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2. There are three types of game states: "low probability low base a game state", "low probability low base b game state" and "low probability high base game state" (see FIG. 21).

In the "low probability low base a gaming state" and "low probability low base b gaming state", similarly to the "low probability low base gaming state" described above, it is not easy for the game ball to enter the second start port 12. It is in play state. The ``low-probability low-base a gaming state'' can be set after the ``low-probability low-base b-game state'' ends, after the ``low-probability high-base gaming state'' ends, and in the initial state of the pachinko machine PY1. The "low-probability low-base b game state" is a game state that can be set when the "losing b symbol" is stopped and displayed in the "low-probability low-base a game state".

Specifically, when the "jackpot X10 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, regardless of the current game state, the "low probability high base game state” is set. This "low probability high base gaming state" can be continued until the number of times of variable display of the second special figure reaches the upper limit of 10 times, and after reaching the upper limit number of times, "low probability low base a gaming state ” is set.

Further, when the "small winning B symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2 and the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small winning game, regardless of the current game state, "big winning game X9 is set after the jackpot gaming state is executed. This "low probability high base gaming state" can be continued until the number of times of variable display of the second special figure reaches the upper limit of 10 times, and after reaching the upper limit number of times, "low probability low base a gaming state ” is set.

Further, when the "losing b symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, if the current gaming state is the "low probability high base gaming state", the "low probability high base gaming state" continues. If the current game state is "low probability low base a game state", "low probability low base b game state" is set. This "low probability low base b game state" can be continued until the number of times of variable display of the first special figure reaches the upper limit of 100 times, and after reaching the upper limit number of times, "low probability low base a game state is set. In addition, although details will be described later, when the current game state is "low probability low base b game state", the second special symbol is not stopped and displayed, so the game state is selected by selecting "loss b symbol" never switch.

Further, when the "small win A symbol" or "losing a symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the current game state continues regardless of the current game state.

In the first embodiment, the upper limit number of "low probability low base b gaming state" is set to "100", and the upper limit number of "low probability high base gaming state" is set to "10". It can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the difference between the "low probability low base a game state" and the "low probability low base b game state" will be described. In the "low probability low base a game state", the variable display time of the normal figure is set to 29.5 seconds, the opening time of the second start port 12 in the auxiliary game is set to 0.1 seconds, and it is in a non-time saving state belongs to On the other hand, the "low probability low base b game state" is set to 29.4 seconds, which is shorter by 0.1 seconds than the "low probability low base a game state", and the auxiliary game is set to 0.15, which is longer by 0.05 seconds, and belongs to the time saving state. In other words, in the "low probability low base a gaming state" and "low probability low base b gaming state", although there is a difference between the non-time saving state and the time saving state, the variable display time of the normal figure and the second start port 12 From the opening time, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the game is controlled to the "low probability low base a game state" or "low probability low base b game state". It should be noted that the variable display time of the normal map and the open time of the second starting port 12 can be changed as appropriate.

Next, the variation pattern of the variable display of the first special figure and the variation pattern of the second special figure that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. In the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 20, a variation pattern A determination table 103a2 is stored.

The game control microcomputer 101 can select the variation pattern of the variable display of the first special figure and the variation pattern of the second special figure using the variation pattern A determination table 103a2.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the contents of the variation pattern A determination table 103a2. When using the variation pattern A determination table 103a2, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the current game state, the type of starting port, the result of the jackpot determination, and the stop symbol of the special figure. As types of fluctuation patterns, as shown in FIG. 23, there are six types of fluctuation patterns: "THP002A", "THP004A", "THP012A", "THP013A", "THP022A", and "THP023A". The game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern at the selection ratio shown in FIG.

Specifically, when the current game state is the "low probability low base a game state" and the first start port 11, the result of the big hit determination is "small hit winning" and the stop pattern of the special figure is "small hit "A symbol", the result of the big hit determination is "losing" and the stop symbol of the special symbol is "losing a symbol", "THP022A" is selected at a rate of 100%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP022A" is selected is 2000 ms, and "THP022A" is referred to as "normal loss variation".

Also, when the current game state is the "low probability low base a game state" and the second start port 12, even if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning" and the special symbol stop pattern is "jackpot X10 pattern", Even if the result of the jackpot determination is "small win" and the stop pattern of the special symbol is "small win B symbol", "THP002A" is selected at a rate of 100%, the result of the big hit determination is "losing" and the special symbol is stopped. If the symbol is a "losing b symbol", "THP012A" is selected at a rate of 100%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP002A" is selected is 100000 ms, and "THP002A" is referred to as "SP jackpot variation". In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP012A" is selected is 100000ms, and "THP012A" is called "SP loss variation".

In addition, when the current game state is the "low probability low base b game state" and the first start port 11, the result of the big hit determination is "small hit winning" and the stop pattern of the special symbol is "small hit A pattern". However, even if the result of the big hit determination is "losing" and the stop pattern of the special figure is "losing a symbol", "THP022A" is selected at a rate of 100%.

Also, when the current game state is the "low probability low base b game state" and the second start port 12, even if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning" and the special symbol stop pattern is "jackpot X10 pattern", Even if the jackpot judgment result is ``small winning'' and the special symbol stop pattern is ``small winning B symbol'', ``THP004A'' is selected at a rate of 100%, and the jackpot judgment result is ``losing'' and the special symbol is stopped. If the symbol is a "losing b symbol", "THP023A" is selected at a rate of 100%. In addition, the variable display of the special figure when "THP004A" is selected and the variable display of the special figure when "THP023A" is selected are not set in advance, and the game state is a jackpot game state or " It continues until it switches to a low-probability low-base a-gaming state, "THP004A" is called "long jackpot fluctuation", and "THP023A" is called "long loss fluctuation".

Also, if the current game state is the "low probability high base game state" and the first start port 11, even if the result of the big hit determination is "small hit winning" and the special symbol stop pattern is "small hit A pattern" , "THP022A" is selected at a rate of 100% even if the result of the big hit determination is "losing" and the stop pattern of the special symbol is "losing a symbol".

In addition, when the current game state is the "low probability high base game state" and the second start port 12, even if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning" and the stop pattern of the special symbol is "jackpot X10 pattern", the jackpot Even if the result of the judgment is "small winning" and the special symbol stop symbol is "small winning B symbol", "THP002A" is selected at a rate of 100%, and the result of the big winning judgment is "losing" and the special symbol stop symbol. is a "losing b symbol", "THP013A" is selected at a rate of 100%. In addition, the variable display time of the special figure when "THP013A" is selected is 20000 ms, and "THP013A" is referred to as "N loss variation".

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 can variably display the first special figure and the second special figure at the same time. When the ball is entered on 12, the variable display of the 2nd special figure is started without waiting for the stop display of the 1st special figure, and when the special figure 1 suspension is digested during the variable display of the 2nd special figure , Start the variable display of the first special figure corresponding to the special figure 1 hold without waiting for the stop display of the second special figure.

In the first embodiment, the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 shown in FIG. 23 is used, but the variation pattern A determination table 103a2 and the variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. good.

Here, with reference to FIG. 24, the variable display time of special figures with variation patterns "THP004A" and "THP023A" will be described. As described above, "THP004A" and "THP023A" are the variation patterns selected when the game state is "low probability low base b game state", and the variable display time of the special figure is not set in advance. , The variable display time of the special figure changes depending on the game situation. FIG. 24 is a time chart showing the flow of variable display and stop display of special symbols.

When the variation pattern is other than "THP004A" and "THP023A", as shown in FIG. 24(A), after the start of the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern , the stop display of the first special figure or the second special figure is performed until 800 ms elapses.

On the other hand, when the variation patterns are "THP004A" and "THP023A", as shown in FIG. In other words, the variable display of the second special figure continues until the variable display of the first special figure ends 100 times, which is the upper limit number of times. Then, with the end of the "low probability low base b game state" as a trigger, the second special figure is stopped and displayed until 800 ms elapses.

That is, in the "low probability low base b game state", when the game ball enters the second start port 12 and a big hit is determined, the variable display of the second special figure for notifying this big hit determination is " Since it continues until the "low-probability low-base b game state" ends, a new big hit determination by winning the game ball to the second start port 12 is performed after the "low-probability low-base b game state" ends. become. Therefore, in the "low-probability low-base b game state", the result of the big hit determination related to the second start port 12 is not notified even once.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26, the effect modes that can be set by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the game state set by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can set the following effect modes during the game.

M-A. Morning production mode "Morning production mode" is a production mode set when the "low probability low base a game state" is set by operating the initialization switch 119, basically variable display of the second special figure It is a production mode in which special figure fluctuation production is performed according to. The "morning effect mode" functions as a effect mode suggesting that the pachinko game machine PY1 is in the initial state. In addition, in the "Morning production mode", when a jackpot win or a small win is won and a jackpot game is played, a "low probability high base game state" is set, so it is possible to enter a "low probability high base game state". It also functions as a production mode that suggests that there is a possibility.

M-B. Normal production mode "Normal production mode" is a production mode that is set when "low probability low base b game state" is set after the stop display of "losing b pattern", basically the first special figure It is a production mode in which a special figure fluctuation production is performed according to the variable display. In the "normal production mode", the "low probability low base a game state" is set when the variable display of the first special figure is performed 100 times, so the production mode aiming for the "low probability low base a game state" function as

MC. Chance production mode The “chance production mode” is a production mode that is set when the “low-probability low-base b game state” ends and the “low-probability low-base a game state” is set. 2 This is an effect mode in which a special figure variation production is performed according to the variable display of the special figure. The "chance production mode" is similar to the "morning production mode". It also functions as a production mode that suggests that there is a possibility of becoming a "state".

M-D. RUSH mode "RUSH mode" is a production mode that is set when "low probability high base game state" is set, basically special figure fluctuation production according to the variable display of the second special figure is performed production mode. The "RUSH mode" functions as an effect mode suggesting that continuous big wins (so-called continuous chan) will be made because the big win game is relatively easy to be played.

M-E. Jackpot production mode "Jackpot production mode" is a production mode that is set when the "jackpot game state" is entered.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a transition example of the production mode. The effect control microcomputer 121 can shift the effect mode according to the change of the game state, and displays a different background image on the display section 50a for each effect mode.

In the "morning effect mode", as shown in FIG. 26A, a normal background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a morning image G1021 (here, "Morning" characters are displayed on the normal background image G102). A band image including an image) and a right-hand shot image G108 prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed. At this time, instead of or in addition to displaying the right-handed shot image G108, the speaker 52 may output a voice saying "right-handed shot".

In the "normal effect mode", as shown in FIG. 26(B), the normal background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 50a in the same manner as in the "morning effect mode". is not displayed.

In the "chance effect mode", as shown in FIG. 26(C), a normal background image G102 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a chance image G1022 is displayed on the normal background image G102 in the same manner as in the "normal effect mode". (Here, a band image including a character image of "chance") and a right-handed shot image G108 prompting "right-handed" are displayed. At this time, instead of or in addition to displaying the right-handed shot image G108, the speaker 52 may output a voice saying "right-handed shot".

In the "RUSH mode", as shown in FIG. 26(D), a time-saving background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a RUSH image G1041 (here, a character image of "RUSH") is displayed on the time-saving background image G104. and a right-hand shot image G108 prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed. At this time, instead of or in addition to displaying the right-handed shot image G108, the speaker 52 may output a voice saying "right-handed shot".

In the "jackpot effect mode", as described above, an image corresponding to the "opening effect", an image corresponding to the "round effect", and an image corresponding to the "ending effect" are displayed on the display unit 50a (Fig. 5 ( C-1), (C-2), (C-3)).

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
The pachinko game machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered below. First, consider the jackpot game in the "low probability high base game state".

The “low-probability high-base game state” is a game state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second start hole 12 than the “low-probability low-base a game state” and “low-probability low-base b game state”. Furthermore, the probability of "small win winning" of the second starting port 12 is "1/8" which is higher than "1/500" which is the probability of "small winning winning" of the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加

Therefore, in the "low-probability high-base game state", the "jackpot game X9" is likely to be executed by the game ball passing through the specific area 16 in the small-hit game. That is, the "low-probability high-base gaming state" can be said to be a gaming state in which a jackpot game is more likely to be executed than the "low-probability low-base a gaming state" and "low-probability low-base b gaming state".

Next, consider the variable display of the second special figure in the "low probability low base b gaming state".

The "low-probability low-base b game state" is basically a game state in which the variable display of the first special figure is performed and the player plays the game aiming at the first start hole 11 by striking to the left. When a game ball wins the first starting port 11, the result of big win determination is less likely to be ``big win winning'' or ``minor winning winning'' than when the game ball wins the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加

Therefore, in the ``low-probability low-base b game state'', if the player wins the game ball into the second start hole 12 by striking to the right, he or she receives a big-hit judgment that makes it easy to win a ``big-hit'' or ``small-hit-hit''. I can do it. Therefore, in the "low-probability low-base b gaming state", when the jackpot determination is performed by winning the game ball into the second start port 12 and the variable display of the second special figure starts, the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot Even if it is "winning" or "small winning", the stop display of the second special symbol is not performed until the "low probability low base b game state" ends. In other words, the "low probability low base b gaming state" can be said to be a gaming state in which neither the "big win X10 symbol" nor the "small winning B symbol" as the stop symbol of the second special symbol is stop-displayed.

Next, consider the jackpot game in the "low probability low base b game state".

As described above, the "low-probability low-base b game state" is a game state in which the second special figure is not stopped and displayed, so a jackpot game is not performed. Further, the probability of "winning a jackpot" of the first starting port 11 is "0", and the probability of "winning a small win" of the first starting port 11 is "1/500". Then, even if the result of the big hit determination by winning the game ball to the first start port 11 is "small hit win", even if the "small hit A pattern" is stopped and displayed as the stop pattern of the first special symbol, the game is played. Since a small winning game (see FIG. 22A) in which the ball does not pass through the specific area 16 is performed, a big winning game is not performed. That is, it can be said that the "low-probability low-base b gaming state" is a gaming state in which no jackpot game is executed.

<Effects of the first embodiment>
The effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described below.

(1) When the pachinko game machine PY1 enters the initial state by operating the initialization switch 119, if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning" or "minor win winning" and a jackpot game is executed, "low probability Since the ``low-probability low-base a-game state'' that can lead to a ``high-base game state'' is set, the pachinko machine PY1 can be put into a game state advantageous to the player by the operation of the game parlor clerk. It is possible to easily provide services to players.

(2) When the "low probability low base a game state" is set by the pachinko game machine PY1 being in the initial state, the "morning effect mode" including the display of the morning image G1021 is set as the effect mode. , it is possible to make it easy for the player to understand that the "low-probability low-base a game state" is set, which is advantageous to the player, and to increase the interest in the game.

(3) In the "low probability low base b game state", when the variable display of the first special figure is performed only 100 times, it is then switched to the "low probability low base a game state" which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to improve the player's motivation in the "low-probability low-base b game state" and increase the interest in the game.

(4) In the "low-probability low-base b game state", a jackpot game can be performed even if a jackpot determination is made by winning a prize in either the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 of the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate only on the variable display of special symbols, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

<Modified Examples of Basic Embodiment 1, Basic Embodiment 2, and First Embodiment>
Modification examples of the pachinko game machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment 1, the basic embodiment 2, and the first embodiment will be described below. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, as a result of the jackpot determination performed when the game ball wins the first starting hole 11, there is no "jackpot winning", but the game ball wins the second starting hole 12. The result of the judgment of the big win performed by this may be "win big win" with the same or different probability as the probability of "win big win". In this case, as the stop symbol of the first special figure, it is preferable that a stop symbol different from the "jackpot X10 symbol" as the stop symbol of the second special figure is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special figure. .

In addition, in the first embodiment, as a result of the jackpot determination performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 12, there are both "jackpot winning" and "minor winning". Either or only one may be used.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the "low-probability high-base game state" makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12, but it makes it easy for the game ball to enter the first starting port 11. can be

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "low probability low base a gaming state", when the result of the big hit determination performed by the game ball entering the second start port 12 is "losing", the second As the stop symbol of the special figure, the "losing b symbol" is stop-displayed, but other symbols may be stop-displayed. In this case, it is preferable not to set the "low-probability low-base b game state" even if other symbols are stop-displayed in the "low-probability low-base a-game state".

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 in the "low probability low base b game state", the variable display of the second special figure is performed. 2 Even if you win the starting port 12, the variable display of the second special symbol is not performed, and both the "big hit X10 symbol" and the "small winning B symbol" as the stop symbols of the second special symbol are displayed. You may make it not display stop.

Further, in the basic embodiment 1, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low-probability low-base game state" and the "high-probability low-base game state". Different backgrounds may be displayed in the "high probability low base game state" and the "high probability low base game state". For example, in the "high-probability low base game state", a background including an image suggesting the high-probability state may be displayed.

In addition, in the basic embodiment 1, only the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. Alternatively, another pattern may be variably displayed on the display section 50a. In this case, it is preferable to make the sizes of the other symbols smaller than the sizes of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3.

In addition, in the basic embodiment 1, only the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. , EZ3, on a display device other than the image display device 50, other symbols may be variably displayed. For example, a dedicated LED for variably displaying other symbols may be installed on the game board 1 so that the dedicated LED blinks during the variably displaying performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Further, in the basic embodiment 1, the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed at the same time, and only one of them is variably displayed. may be variably displayed at the same time.

Further, in the basic embodiment 1, the progress of the game and the effect are controlled by separate control units. good. For example, both the progress of the game and the presentation may be controlled only by the main control section 100 .

Also, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mahjong game machine.

<Invention Disclosed in First Embodiment>
The following Invention A is disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the description of the invention A, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for inventions A1 to A4 below.

The game machine according to invention A1 is
A first winning port (first starting port 11) and a second winning port (second starting port 12) into which game balls can enter,
In response to the game ball entering the first winning opening or the second winning opening, a predetermined pattern (first special pattern, second special pattern) is variably displayed and then the first mode (jackpot X10 pattern , small hit A pattern, small hit B pattern) or a pattern display means for stopping display in the second mode (losing a pattern, losing b pattern);
special game executing means capable of executing a special game (jackpot game X10, jackpot game X9) after the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed in the first mode;
A game control means for setting a game state,
The game state includes a first specific state (low probability low base a game state), a second specific state (low probability low base b game state), the first specific state and the second specific state There is a special state (low probability high base game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the state,
The pattern display means is
In response to the game ball entering the first winning hole, the first symbol (first special symbol) is variably displayed as the predetermined symbol, while the game ball enters the second winning hole. Depending on the above, a second pattern (second special pattern) different from the first pattern is variably displayed as the predetermined pattern,
The game control means is
When the first specific state is set and the second symbol is stopped and displayed in the second mode, the second specific state may be set, while the second specific state may be set. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode and the special game is executed, the special state is set after the special game,
When the second specific state is set and the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the second mode for a predetermined number of times (100 times), the first specific state may be set. ,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
Further comprising a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) for executing production,
The first winning opening is provided at a position where a game ball launched into the first area (left) can enter, while the second winning opening is a second winning opening different from the first area. A game ball launched in the area of (right) is provided at a position where it can enter,
The production executing means is
When the first specific state is set, an effect (right-handed image G108) is executed to prompt the shooting of the game ball to the second area;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The special state is a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second winning hole.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
The game control means is
The first specific state may be set as an initial state,
It is characterized by

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Claims (4)

a first prize-winning port and a second prize-winning port into which game balls can enter;
Symbol display means for variably displaying a predetermined symbol and then stop-displaying it in a first mode or a second mode according to the game ball entering the first winning hole or the second winning hole;
special game executing means capable of executing a special game after the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed in the first mode;
A game control means for setting a game state,
The game states include a first specific state, a second specific state, and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific state and the second specific state,
The pattern display means is
When the game ball enters the first winning hole, the first symbol is variably displayed as the predetermined symbol, while when the game ball enters the second winning hole, , variably displaying a second pattern different from the first pattern as the predetermined pattern;
The game control means is
When the first specific state is set and the second symbol is stopped and displayed in the second mode, the second specific state may be set, while the second specific state may be set. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in the first mode and the special game is executed, the special state is set after the special game,
When the second specific state is set and the first symbol is stopped and displayed in the second mode for a predetermined number of times, the first specific state may be set.
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Further comprising production execution means for executing production,
The first winning hole is provided at a position where a game ball launched into the first area can enter, while the second winning hole is located in a second area different from the first area. Provided at a position where the fired game ball can enter,
The production executing means is
When the first specific state is set, executing an effect that prompts the shooting of the game ball to the second area,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The special state is a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second winning hole.
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game control means is
The first specific state may be set as an initial state,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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