JP2023079609A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of setting an electronic support state and enhancing a game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so that, when a trapping number reaches a regulated number, an electronic support state is set (instead of a non-electronic support state), and a suggestion possible period capable of suggesting a ceiling arrival residual number, is set on the basis of "employee operation being operation performed by an employee of a game hall where the same game machine is installed". Therefore, it is possible to suggest the ceiling arrival residual number in a period unique to the game hall (in a period according to a business form of the game hall) where the game machine is installed. As the result, it is possible to achieve game properties unique to the game hall where the game machine is installed, and enhance the game amusement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine (pachinko machine) in which games are played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board.

A gaming machine is known which has a first start port and a second start port and variably displays a special symbol when a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port. In such a gaming machine, when the special symbols are stop-displayed as the jackpot symbols, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed.

Among the game machines capable of executing the above-described jackpot game, there is a game machine capable of setting an electric support state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second start port increases after the jackpot game is completed. exists (Patent Document 1).

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However, in recent years, game machines capable of setting an electric support state have been widely recognized by players, and there has been a problem that it is difficult to say that they have sufficiently enhanced the interest in games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of setting an electric support state and enhancing amusement in a game.

In order to solve at least part of the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. i.e.
a special symbol variation means capable of executing a special symbol variation, which is a variable display of a special symbol, based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game when a jackpot variation in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed as the special symbol variation is performed;
a game state setting means capable of setting, as game states, a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state;
with
As the special symbol variation, in addition to the jackpot variation, a non-jackpot variation in which a symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed can be executed,
In a gaming machine capable of setting the electric support state based on the number of times of addiction, which is the number of non-jackpot fluctuations, reaching a specified number of times,
In the suggestible period, it is possible to suggest the remaining number of fluctuations, which is the number of the remaining non-jackpot fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number of times,
The suggestible period is characterized in that it can be set based on an employee's operation, which is an operation by an employee of the gaming hall in which the gaming machine is installed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A first business day, which is one of the business days of the amusement hall, and a second business day, which is different from the first business day, can set different periods as the suggestible period. may be

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The suggestible period is a specific time zone,
The specific time period may be set based on the employee's operation.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is possible to display the period setting screen,
The suggestible period may be set based on the employee's operation being performed while the period setting screen is displayed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is possible to execute an external reset process for setting the number of times of addiction to 0 based on an external input,
The period setting screen may be displayed based on the execution of the external reset process.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The remaining number of fluctuations is suggested by displaying a predetermined image,
Based on the employee's operation, not only the suggestible period but also the type of image to be displayed to suggest the remaining number of fluctuations may be set.

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to increase amusement in a game in a game machine in which an electric support state can be set.

1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. FIG. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board 20 of the present embodiment. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section 50 of the embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind per 1 type of a present Example, and the kind per 2 types. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the embodiment; It is an explanatory diagram showing the progress of the game when the first special figure is variably displayed in the non-electric support state of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the progress mode when the second special figure is variably displayed in the electric sapo state of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by CPU201 of the main-control board 200 of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by CPU221 of the sub-control board 220 of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command of a CPU 221 of a sub-control board 220 of this embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the "big-hit expectation degree" which the ready-to-win production|presentation of a present Example suggests. 4 is a flowchart of a "ceiling reaching process" executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state of suggesting a “remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling” by using the “number of times image” of the present embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a mode of suggesting the “remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling” using the “background image” of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a mode of suggesting the “remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling” using the “character image” of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a “first suggestion possible period” and a “second suggestion possible period” of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a “suggestion mode setting screen” of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a “remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling suggesting process” executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart of "customer waiting effect execution processing" executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the probability that each "customer waiting production|presentation" is selected by the "customer waiting production|presentation selection lottery" of a modification.

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the right side of the pachinko machine is referred to as "right" and the left side as "left".

Also, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Reach production:
F. Electric support state when reaching the ceiling:
G. Suggestions for the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling:
G-1. Suggestions using count images:
G-2. Suggestions using background images:
G-3. Suggestions using character images:
G-4. Suggestable period for the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling:
G-5. Suggestable period and suggestive image settings:
G-6. Suggestion processing for the remaining number of times the ceiling is reached:
H. Variant:

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

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

An upper plate portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. As shown in FIG. The upper tray part 7 stores game balls rented out via a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1.例文帳に追加In addition, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball lent out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 and a game ball paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 are used. A ball is stored.

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

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

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

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

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

Below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, there is provided a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the opening is unchanged (constant) and game balls can always enter. ing. A game ball entering the first starting port 24 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the first starting hole 24 is provided with a first starting hole sensor 24s (see FIG. 3), which can detect a game ball entering the first starting hole 24. FIG.

In addition, at the lower left of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a left normal symbol operation gate 71 through which the game ball can pass is provided. A left gate sensor 71s (see FIG. 3) is provided to detect passage of the ball. In addition, at the lower right of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, a right normal symbol operation gate 72 through which the game ball can pass is provided, and inside the right normal symbol operation gate 72, A right gate sensor 72s (see FIG. 3) is provided to detect passage of game balls. Since the left normal symbol activating gate 71 and the right normal symbol activating gate 72 have the same function, they are also collectively referred to as "normal symbol activating gates 71 and 72" in this specification when they are not particularly distinguished. do. Further, since the left gate sensor 71s and the right gate sensor 72s also have the same function, they are also collectively referred to as "gate sensors 71s and 72s" in this specification when they are not distinguished from each other.

Further, below the right normal symbol operation gate 72, there is provided a second start port 25 which is a ball entry port (start port) in which the game ball entry possibility changes. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening/closing door 26 (hatched portion in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 26 stands substantially upright so that game balls cannot enter. It can be changed between a closed state (ball-incapable state) and an open state (ball-enterable state) in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can be entered. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the second starting port 25 is in an open state. A game ball entering the second starting port 25 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the second starting hole 25 is provided with a second starting hole sensor 25s (see FIG. 3), and a game ball entering the second starting hole 25 can be detected.

In addition, below the first starting hole 24 in the game area 21, a large prize winning hole 28 (variable ball entry hole) having a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The big winning slot 28 is provided with an opening/closing door 29 (hatched portion in the drawing) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening/closing door 29 stands substantially upright and is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. A state in which a ball cannot be entered) and an open state in which the opening/closing door 29 is rotated toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can be entered (a state in which a game ball can be entered). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the big winning opening 28 is in an open state. A game ball that enters the big winning hole 28 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and can detect a game ball entering the large winning opening 28. FIG.

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

A game ball entered into the small winning slot 35 is led to a specific slot 38 (so-called "V", broken line part in the figure) through a passage 37 (broken line part in the figure) provided inside the projecting body 33. . At least a part of the front wall of the projecting body 33 is formed of a transparent plate (having light transmittance). is guided to the specific port 38 can be visually recognized. A small winning hole sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the small winning hole 35, and can detect a game ball entering the small winning hole 35. FIG. Further, a specific hole sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific hole 38, and can detect a game ball entering the specific hole 38. FIG.

Further, in the vicinity of each of the above-described game devices, there are provided other ball entrances 30 through which game balls can enter, windmill-shaped wheels 31 that affect the downflow path of game balls, and numerous obstacle nails (not shown). It is In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and any of the above-described first start port 24, second start port 25, large winning port 28, small winning port 35, and other ball entrance 30 A game ball that does not enter the game is ejected to the back side of the game board 20 from the out port 32.例文帳に追加

A game ball that flows down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the left normal symbol operation gate 71 and the first starting port 24 described above. On the other hand, in the right normal symbol operation gate 72, the second starting port 25, the big winning port 28, and the small winning port 35, game balls flowing down the area on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41). It is possible to enter (or pass through). Below, shooting a game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as "left-handed hitting". Shooting the game ball so as to flow down the area is also expressed as "right hitting". In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and the game ball enters the second starting hole 25. In this case, 4 game balls are paid out to the player, and when the game balls enter the ball entrance 30, 5 game balls are paid out to the player. In addition, ten game balls are put out to the player when the game balls enter the big prize winning opening 28, and three game balls are put out when the game balls enter the small winning prize opening 35.例文帳に追加

A segment display section 50 for displaying game-related information by a combination of LEDs is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 . The segment display portion 50 is visually recognized by the player through a small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. FIG. The detailed display contents of the segment display section 50 will be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As illustrated, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, the main control board 200 controls the basic progress of the game, the sub-control board 220 controls the performance of the game, and the sub-control board 220 controls image display and audio output. An image and sound control board 230 responsible for such control, a lamp control board 226 responsible for controlling the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, and a payout control board 240 responsible for controlling the rental and payout of game balls, It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of game balls. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logic operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222 in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, an input/output circuit, etc. Various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by buses. It is

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

In addition, the main control board 200 has a second starting port for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 (for opening and closing the second starting port 25). A solenoid 26m, a large winning opening solenoid 29m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the large winning opening 28), and a small winning opening 35 A small prize winning opening solenoid 35m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 36 (for opening and closing the small prize winning opening 35), a segment display section 50, and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls the operations of the second starting solenoid 26m, the large winning solenoid 29m, the small winning solenoid 35m, and the segment display section 50 by transmitting drive signals.

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

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

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

A launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240. The launch control board 260 includes a launch motor 262 for launching game balls and detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 or the like is connected. When the shooting control board 260 detects that the player is touching the shooting handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the shooting control board 260 drives the shooting motor 262 to shoot the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9. to fire.

B. Game content:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the shooting handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the stored game balls are supplied one by one to the shooting device unit 261, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. fired to. Since the strength of hitting the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9. - 特許庁For example, a game ball is shot so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (or hits left), or the right area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) A game ball can be launched (right-handed) so as to flow down.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state related to the frequency of entry of game balls into the second starting hole 25 is appropriately set. Specifically, the game state related to the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is "the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is low (the frequency of the second start port 25 being in the open state is low) non-electric support state” or “electric support state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is high (the frequency in which the second starting port 25 is in an open state is high)”. In the non-electric support state, the game ball is more likely to enter the first start port 24 than the second start port 25, and in the electric support state, the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 25 than the first start port 24. Easy to enter. For this reason, in the non-electrical support state, the player can be made to hit left (to aim the ball into the first start port 24), and in the electric support state, the player can be made to hit right (second ball). 2 to aim the ball into the starting port 25).

Incidentally, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 for indicating that the electric support state described above is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power supply display unit 58, and when the power supply is in the power supply state, these three LEDs are turned on to indicate that the power supply is in the power supply state. indicates In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 indicating that a right-handed player is to be hit. During the electric sapo state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and since the second starting port 25 can enter the game ball hit to the right, during the state of the electric sapo, it hits to the right. is beneficial to the player. Therefore, during the electric sapo state, the player is urged to hit to the right by turning on two LEDs arranged in the hitting to the right display section 59 .

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a game ball struck left (mainly during a non-electrical support state) can enter the first starting port 24 . When a left-handed game ball enters the first start hole 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start hole sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number, which will be described later) is acquired. Then, based on the judgment random number, a big hit judgment is made to determine whether it is a "big hit" or a "loss". When such a big hit determination is performed, the first special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped based on the result of the big hit determination.

Also, as described above with reference to FIG. When a right-handed game ball enters the second start hole 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second start hole sensor 25s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number to be described later) is obtained. Then, based on the decision random number, a big hit decision is made to determine whether it is a "big hit", a "minor win" or a "loss". When such a big hit determination is performed, the second special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped based on the result of the big hit determination. That is, in the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the second starting hole 25, it is also determined whether or not it is a "small hit".

In this specification, the "first special symbol" is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the "second special symbol" is also referred to as the "second special symbol". Moreover, when not distinguishing between the "first special figure" and the "second special figure", they are collectively referred to as "special symbols".

Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display section 50 is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. Part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Nine LEDs are arranged in each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure are variably displayed by switching the lit LED among the nine LEDs in each display unit, and the predetermined LED among the nine LEDs is lit. is displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 200 types of "jackpot symbols (jackpot patterns 101 to 300)" and one type of "loss pattern (loss pattern 401)" can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbols. In addition, as the second special pattern, there are 200 types of "big hit patterns (big hit patterns 501 to 700)", 100 types of "small hit patterns (small hit patterns 701 to 800)", 1 type of "off pattern (off pattern 801 )” can be stopped and displayed. The types of these symbols can be identified by different combinations of lit LEDs.

If the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 24 (also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure" in this specification) is a "big hit", the first special figure is Any one of the "jackpot symbols 101 to 300" is stop-displayed, and in the case of "loss", the first special symbol is stop-displayed as the "loss symbol 401". In addition, in the "jackpot determination for the first special figure", it is determined to be a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/300.

Also, if the result of the big hit determination based on the gaming ball entering the second starting port 25 (also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure" in this specification) is a "big hit", the second special The figure is stopped and displayed in any of the "big hit patterns 501 to 700", and if it is a "small hit", the second special figure is stopped and displayed in any of the "small hit patterns 701 to 800", and is "off". If there is, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with "off symbol 801". In addition, even in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", it is determined to be a "big hit" with a probability of about 1/300 and a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/60.

When the special pattern (first special pattern or second special pattern) is stopped and displayed in any of the jackpot pattern, the small winning pattern, and the winning pattern, a predetermined state in which the pattern is stopped and displayed is determined in order to confirm the stopped and displayed pattern. display (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed display”) that is maintained until the time elapses. Hereinafter, the game from the start of the variable display of special symbols to the final display, that is, the game until the result of one variable display is obtained is also expressed as "symbol variation game".

<Jackpot game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a big winning game in which a round game in which the big winning opening 28 is in an open state is performed a plurality of times. Since many game balls are put out when the game balls enter the big winning hole 28 (10 game balls are put out each time one game ball enters), the jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player. is. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning hole 28, so it is of course beneficial for the player to hit right-handed during the jackpot game. Therefore, during the jackpot game, the two LEDs arranged in the right hitting display section 59 of the segment display section 50 are turned on to prompt the player to hit to the right, as in the electric sapo state. In the present embodiment, as such a jackpot game, it is possible to execute "one type of winning" and "two types of winning" with mutually different start timings.

<Per type>
One kind of hit is when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the jackpot patterns (when the result of the jackpot determination for the first special figure or the second special figure is "big hit") is started at As this type of hit, it is possible to execute a plurality of types with different "number of round games" and "game state after the end of the jackpot game" according to the "kind of stopped and displayed jackpot symbols".

That is, as shown in FIG. 5(a), when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with "big hit patterns 101 to 200" (if the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit pattern, the probability of 50% ), “6 round games are performed, and the game state after the jackpot game ends is the electric support state (in this specification, it is also referred to as “6R electric support type 1 type”)” is performed. will be Also, if the first special figure is stopped and displayed with "jackets 201 to 300" (with a probability of 50% if the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit pattern), "Six round games After the jackpot game is completed, the game state becomes a non-electrical support state (in this specification, it is also referred to as "6R non-electrical support").

Also, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with "big hit patterns 501 to 660" (80% probability when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit pattern ), ``10 round games are performed, and the game state after the jackpot game ends is an electric support state (in this specification, it is also referred to as a ``10R electric support type per type''). will be Also, if the second special pattern is stopped at "jackpot design 661 to 700" (with a probability of 20% if the second special pattern is stopped at the jackpot pattern), "10 round games It is performed, and the game state after the end of the big hit game is a non-electrical support state (also referred to as “10R non-electrical support” in this specification)” is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games is higher when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big win pattern than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big win pattern. A lot of per kind is done. In addition, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern, the electric support state is set after the end of one type with a higher probability than when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern. . From this also, when the fluctuation display of the second special figure (jackpot determination for the second special figure) is performed than when the fluctuation display of the first special figure (jackpot determination for the first special figure) is performed can be said to be more advantageous for the player.

<Per 2 types>
The above description is for each type. On the other hand, 2 types per is started when the game ball enters the specific hole 38 (see FIG. 2). Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with any of the small winning symbols (when the result of the big hit determination for the second special symbol is "small winning") A small winning game is performed in which the small winning opening 35 (see FIG. 2) is in an open state. Then, when the game ball enters the small winning hole 35 during the small winning game and the game ball enters the specific hole 38, the two types of winning are started. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a small winning game is played, the game ball enters the small winning hole 35 with a probability of almost 100% if the right hand is hit. Therefore, when a small winning game is performed, two kinds of winning will be performed with a probability of almost 100%.

As two types of hits, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of different "number of round games" and "game state after the end of the big win game" according to the "kind of stop-displayed small winning symbols". That is, as shown in FIG. 5(c), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with "small winning patterns 701 to 780" (the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small winning pattern and two per 80% probability if it starts), "10 round games are played, and the game state after the jackpot game is in the electric support state (in this specification, "10R electric support 2 Also called "seed hit") is held. Also, if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with "small hit pattern 781 to 800" (if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with a small hit pattern and two types are started, there is a probability of 20% ), “Two types of hits in which 10 round games are played and the game state after the jackpot game ends is a non-electric support state (also referred to as “10R non-electric support two types” in this specification)” done.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variable display of the second special figure is performed, there are cases where two kinds of wins are performed. From this also, when the fluctuation display of the second special figure (jackpot determination for the second special figure) is performed than when the fluctuation display of the first special figure (jackpot determination for the first special figure) is performed can be said to be more advantageous for the player.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, any of the jackpot games of "6R electric sapo per type", "10R electric sapo per type", and "10R electric sapo per type 2" were performed. In this case, the electric sapo state is set after the end of the big hit game, and this electric sapo state is 100 times of symbol variation games (first special figure and second special figure) unless a new big hit game is performed. It continues to be set until the variable display) is performed. Then, when the 100 symbol variation games are performed, the non-electrical support state is set instead of the electric support state. In other words, when the electric sapo state is set with the end of the jackpot game, the remaining number of symbol variation games that can be executed in the electric sapo state (also referred to as “electric sapo number” in this specification) is 100 times. is set (an electric support state of 100 electric support times is set). For the player, the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state, so in the electric support state, before the non-electric support state is set (before the electric support state ends) ) Players can expect that a jackpot game will start.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when 10 game balls enter (10 counts) or when 30 seconds elapse. In the round game, 100 (10 counts×10 payouts) game balls are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, more game balls are paid out to the player in a jackpot game with a large number of round games than in a jackpot game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a big win game with a larger number of round games will be played.

Further, during execution of the above-described jackpot game, the round display portion 55 of the segment display portion 50 displays the number of round games of the jackpot game being executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display portion 55, and in this round display portion 55, the round game is played by lighting the left and middle LEDs of the three LEDs. It indicates that a jackpot game of which the number of times is 6 times is being executed, and by turning on the right and middle LEDs, it is indicated that a jackpot game of which the number of round games is 10 times is being executed.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first start port 24, as described above, "big hit determination for the first special figure" and the variable display of the first special figure are performed. The acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure reservation instead of immediately after the ball enters the first starting port 24. - 特許庁Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, big hit determination and variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure reservation. Such a first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed in the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display unit 53, and in this first special figure reservation display unit 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of the first special figure reservation is 0, and by lighting one LED, it indicates that the number of the first special figure reservation is 1, and by lighting two LEDs Indicates that the number of the first special figure reservation is 2, blinking one LED indicates that the number of the first special figure reservation is 3, and blinking the two LEDs is the first Indicates that the special figure pending number is four.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second start hole 25, as described above, the "big hit determination for the second special figure" and the variable display of the second special figure are performed. , The game ball is not performed immediately after entering the second start port 25, but the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure reservation. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, big hit determination and variation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure reservation. Such a second special figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored second special figure reservations (the number of second special figure reservations) is displayed in the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the second special figure reservation display unit 54, and in this second special figure reservation display unit 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the second special figure reservation number is 0, and by lighting one LED, it indicates that the second special figure reservation number is 1, and by lighting two LEDs Indicates that the second special figure pending number is 2, blinking one LED indicates that the second special figure pending number is 3, blinking 2 LEDs 2nd Indicates that the special figure pending number is four.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the variable display of any special symbol, during the fixed display of any special symbol, during the big win game, or during the small win game, the first special symbol reservation or the second special symbol Even if the special figure reservation is stored, the big hit determination and the variable display related to these reservations are not performed. Also, when only the first special figure reservation is stored out of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first stored first special figure reservation Variable display is performed, but if the second special figure reservation is stored, regardless of whether the first special figure reservation is stored or not, the big hit determination related to the second special figure reservation and the second special figure Performs variable display. That is, the second special figure is preferentially displayed over the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority variation function).

<Normal pattern fluctuation display, normal pattern per game>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the left normal symbol operating gate 71 can pass the left-handed game ball, and the right normal symbol operating gate 72 can pass the right-handed game ball. The game ball passes through either the left normal symbol operation gate 71 or the right normal symbol operation gate 72 (normal symbol operation gates 71, 72), and the game ball passes either the left gate sensor 71s or the right gate sensor 72s (gate When detected by the sensors 71s, 72s), a predetermined judgment random number (normal pattern hit judgment random number described later) is acquired, and based on the judgment random number, it is determined whether it is a “normal pattern hit” or “off”. Perform a normal pattern hit judgment. In other words, whether the ball is hit to the left or the ball is hit to the right, there is a case where the normal hit determination is performed.

Then, based on the result of the normal pattern hit determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display portion 50 is provided with a normal pattern display portion 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the normal pattern display portion 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal pattern is variably displayed by switching which LED among the two LEDs is lit in the normal pattern display unit 56, and is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the normal symbols are a normal pattern 1100 in which the left LED of the two LEDs is lit, a normal pattern 1101 in which the right LED is lit, and left and right (2 It is possible to stop and display three types of symbols of the normal pattern off pattern 1102 that lights the LED of 1). When the result of the determination per normal pattern is per normal pattern, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed at either of the per pattern 1100, 1101 per normal pattern, and when the result of the determination per normal pattern is out of the normal pattern, the normal pattern is stop-displayed in the general pattern off pattern 1102 . In this way, when the normal pattern is stop-displayed as the normal-performing pattern or the normal-disconnecting pattern, the stop-displayed state of the pattern is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to fix the stopped-displayed pattern (fixed display). I do. Then, when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal pattern per pattern, the normal pattern per game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

The above-mentioned non-electric sapo state and electric sapo state are the probability of being determined as "per normal pattern" in the per normal pattern determination (also referred to as "probability per normal pattern" in this specification), the mode of variable display of normal patterns, It is set by varying the mode of the game per normal pattern. In other words, in the non-electric support state, the probability per normal pattern is about 1/100, and a long time is easily selected as the normal pattern fluctuation time (1000 ms, 2000 ms, or 3000 ms is evenly selected ), the second starting port 25 is open only for a short period of time (16 msec x 1 time) during the game per normal pattern.

On the other hand, in the electric sapo state, the probability per normal pattern is about 99/100, and it is easy to select a short time as the fluctuation time of the normal pattern (1000 ms, 1252 ms, or 1500 ms. ), and the second starting port 25 is open for a long time (840 msec x 2 times) during normal per game. As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency (percentage) of opening the second starting port 25 is reduced, and the frequency of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 25 is also reduced. On the other hand, during the electric sapo state, the frequency (percentage) of the second starting port 25 being in the open state increases, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 also increases.

<Contents of Display on Effect Display Device 41>
The processing for playing the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 . In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the game as described above. Processing for performing such effects is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 .

For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol change effect") matching the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variation game) of the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol), the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed simultaneously in the effect display device 41. to start. After that, the variable display of the decorative designs 41a, 41b, 41c is performed in various manners until the special design variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbols (stopped display of the special symbols). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to display (designed) patterns showing nine numbers from "1" to "9" as decorative patterns.

FIG. 6(a) conceptually shows how the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are all variably displayed. After the lapse of a predetermined time after the start of the variable display, normally, the left decorative pattern 41a is first displayed in a stopped state as a pattern indicating any of the numbers "1" to "9", and then the right decorative pattern 41a is stopped. The decorative pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle decorative pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop-displayed on the effect display device 41 is the special symbol (the first 1 special figure or 2nd special figure).

Specifically, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern, the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same pattern combination (in this specification, " It is also called "double eyes") and is stopped and displayed. Further, even when the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a small winning symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stop-displayed as "double". That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a big winning symbol, one kind of winning is performed, but the second special symbol is stopped-displayed as a small winning symbol. If there is a probability of about 100% (through a small winning game), two types of winning are performed. And since these things are the same from the viewpoint that the big hit game is played, even if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big winning symbol, the second special symbol is the small winning symbol. , the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with "double eyes".

On the other hand, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are the same symbol and are not aligned (in this specification, "barakeme"). ”) to stop the display. Incidentally, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c which are stopped and displayed remain stopped and displayed (finally displayed) until the fixed display time of the special symbols elapses.

Thus, the special symbols displayed in the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52, and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed in the effect display device 41 have display contents. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol during variable display is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position more conspicuous than the first special figure display portion 51 or the second special figure display portion 52 (segment display portion 50). Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player normally plays the game while visually recognizing the screen of the effect display device 41 .

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the left decorative pattern 41a that is first stop-displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative design 41c that is subsequently stop-displayed are "double eyes". , the player is worried that the middle decorative symbol 41b that is finally stopped and displayed will be stopped, and that "double eyes" will be stopped and displayed. You will have to pay attention to the variable display (symbol variation effect).

In this way, two decorative patterns (decorative patterns other than one of the plurality of decorative patterns) are stopped and displayed in such a manner that they can be doubled, and the last decorative pattern is variably displayed. The effect to be performed is called "ready-to-win effect", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game by generating this ready-to-win effect. Incidentally, the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c can be regarded as "decorative pattern fluctuation".

In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, there is a first reservation display area 41d for indicating the first special figure reservation number, and a second reservation display area 41e for indicating the second special figure reservation number. is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special figure reserved number ( The upper limit number is 4), and the second special figure reservation number is displayed by displaying the same number of "reserved symbols" as the second special figure reservation number (the upper limit number is 4) in the second reservation display area 41e. In the example shown in FIG. 6, it is shown that the number of first special figure reservations is four and the number of second special figure reservations is also zero.

Also, of course, the number of reservations indicated by the reserved symbols displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the first special figure reservation display section 53 and the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 Matches the number of holds shown.

<Main progress of the game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses mainly in the following manner. 7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing the progress of the main game in this embodiment. In particular, FIG. 7 shows the progress of the main game in the non-electrical support state, and FIG. 8 shows the main progress of the game in the power support state.

During the non-electrical support state, the frequency of opening the second starting port 25 is low. For this reason, it is rare for a game ball to enter the second starting hole 25 even if the player hits to the right. Therefore, during the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. , in this specification, also referred to as "first special figure-based game") is performed. When a game ball enters the first start hole 24 by hitting left (ev. 1), ``jackpot determination for the first special figure'' is performed and the variation display of the first special figure is performed ( ev.2). In the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol", it is determined to be a "big hit" with a probability of about 1/300, so in most cases, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a lost symbol. While repeating such a variable display of the first special figure, if it is determined as a "big hit" in the "jackpot judgment for the first special figure", the first special figure will be stopped and displayed with a big hit pattern ( ev.3), and per type is performed (ev.4).

Then, when this per type is completed, as described above with reference to FIG. An electric support state of 100 times is set (ev.6). Among these, when the non-electric support state is set (ev.5), the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state remains low, so the above-described left-handed game (shown in FIG. 7) The first special figure main game) will be repeated.

On the other hand, when the electric support state is set (ev.6), the game progresses as follows. That is, during the electric sapo state, the frequency of opening the second starting port 25 is high, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 25 . Therefore, during the electric sapo state, as shown in FIG. Also referred to as a "second special figure main game" in the specification) is performed. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (ev.11), "big hit determination for the second special figure" is performed and the variation display of the second special figure is performed (ev.12).

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

Then, when this per type is completed, as described above with reference to FIG. An electric support state of 100 times is set (ev.16).

Also, in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", it is determined as a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/60. Then, when it is determined to be a "small hit", the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a small-hit symbol (ev.17), and a small-hit game is played (ev.18). Then, when a game ball enters the small prize winning opening 35 during the small winning game and the game ball enters the specific opening 38 (ev.19), two types of winning are performed (ev.20). On the other hand, even if the small winning game is performed, if the game ball does not enter the specific hole 38 (ev.23), the double winning is not performed. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a small winning game is played, the game ball enters the small winning hole 35 with a probability of almost 100% if the ball is hit to the right. Therefore, when a small hit game is performed, two types of hits are performed with a probability of almost 100%, and by extension, when the second special figure is displayed, the probability is about 1/60 ( 2 kinds of hits are performed via a small hit game.

When the second type ends (ev.20), as described above with reference to FIG. An electric support state of 100 electric support times is set (ev.22). Among these, when the electric sapo state of 100 electric sapo times is set (ev.22), the frequency of the second start port 25 being in the open state remains high, so the above-described right-handed game (The second special figure main game shown in FIG. 8) is repeated. On the other hand, when the non-electric support state is set (ev.21), the game (first special figure-based game) in which the player hits to the left as described above with reference to FIG. 7 is performed.

In addition, when the electric sapo state is set, after that, if the pattern variation game for the number of times of the electric sapo (100 times) is performed without the jackpot game being performed (when the number of times of the electric sapo becomes 0 times), the electric A non-electrical support state is set instead of the support state. Also in this case, the above-described game of hitting to the left (the first special figure-based game shown in FIG. 7) is performed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when "jackpot determination for the second special figure (variation display of the second special figure)" is performed during the electric sapo state, the second special figure is the jackpot symbol. In addition to the case where the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a small win symbol, the player can be made to feel that a big win game is being played. In other words, in the electric sapo state, the probability that the big hit pattern is stopped and displayed in the second special figure fluctuation display is about 1/300, and the probability that the small hit pattern is stopped and displayed is about 1/60. With a total probability of about 1/50, the player can be made to feel that a big win game will be played.

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

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

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, the other ball entry hole 30, the large winning hole 28, and the small winning hole 35. In that case, game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), the sensors that detect these entering balls (first starting hole sensor 24s, second starting hole sensor 25s, large winning hole sensor 28s, small winning hole sensor 35s, etc.) Determine whether or not the ball has been detected. As a result, when game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be put out is stored in the above output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

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

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the big win determination result is "big hit", one of the plurality of types of big win symbols is stopped and displayed, and when the big win determination result is "small win". Any one of a plurality of types of small winning symbols is stopped and displayed, and the type of these symbols is selected based on the "symbol selection random number". These random numbers are updated in the random number update process (S300). It should be noted that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the next timer interrupt). good too. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting port, etc.>
Next, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a start port sensor detection process (S400). In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the starting port, first, based on the detection results of the gate sensors 71s and 72s, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gates 71 and 72. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 71 and 72, it is determined whether or not it is during the normal per game, during variable display of normal symbols, or during fixed display of normal symbols. As a result, when it is neither during normal pattern per game, during variable display of normal patterns, nor during fixed display of normal patterns, normal per pattern determination random numbers are acquired and the normal per pattern per determination random numbers are stored.

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

Here, the variation display of the first special figure (symbol variation game) is performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special figure reservation. The performance (symbol variation performance) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special figure reservation. Therefore, when the first special figure suspension is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure suspension has not yet started (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure suspension It is possible to determine the aspect of the variation display and production based on (design variation game and design variation production based on the first special figure reservation). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special reservation is performed, the result of the big hit determination (big hit, miss) for the first special reservation, and the result of the big hit determination will be "big hit". If so, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot game to be started, whether or not the ready-to-win effect is performed (whether or not the acquired information is predetermined information), and the like. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure reservation is stored, a preliminary determination is made with respect to the first special figure reservation, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. is stored in association with the first special figure reservation.

In this way, after storing the first special figure reservation and storing the preliminary judgment result about the first special figure reservation, the preliminary judgment result command indicating the preliminary judgment result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first start port 24, or if the number of the first special figure reservations has already reached 4, the new first special figure reservations will not be stored, No judgment is made.

After performing the processing related to the memory of the first special figure reservation in this way, it is then determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 25 based on the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached four, which is the upper limit. Then, if the second special figure reservation number does not reach four, a jackpot determination random number, a fluctuation pattern selection random number and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as a second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. After storing the second special figure reservation in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure reservation. However, in the preliminary determination of the second special figure reservation, it is also determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a small hit.

Thus, after storing the second special figure reservation and storing the preliminary judgment result about the second special figure reservation, the preliminary judgment result command indicating the preliminary judgment result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second start port 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservations has already reached four, the new second special figure reservations are not stored, No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal action process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per normal pattern is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the random number for judging a normal pattern is stored in the above-described sensor detection process (S400). As a result, when the general pattern per determination random number is stored, the stored general pattern per determination random number is read, and the general pattern per determination is performed based on the general pattern per determination random number.

After performing the normal pattern hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit. As a result, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern per pattern (stop pattern) to be stopped and displayed in this normal pattern fluctuation display is determined, and the determined normal pattern per pattern is selected. Remember. That is, when the normal pattern per pattern 1100 is determined as the stop pattern, it is stored that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time. On the other hand, when the normal pattern winning pattern 1101 is determined as the stop pattern, it is stored that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display unit 56 is lit as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time. do. On the other hand, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern deviation, the normal pattern deviation pattern 1102 is stored as a pattern (stopped pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the current variation display of the normal pattern. That is, it stores that the left and right (two) LEDs (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display unit 56 are lit as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time.

In this way, after memorizing the symbols (stop symbols) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal symbols this time, the variation time of the normal symbols is set. Specifically, any one of 1000 msec, 2000 msec, and 3000 msec is set in the non-electrical support state, and any one of 1000 msec, 1252 msec, and 1500 msec is set in the electric support state. After setting the fluctuation time of the normal design, the fluctuation display of the normal design is started. Then, the normal pattern hit determination random number that is the target of the normal pattern hit determination of this time is erased from the storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case of none of the normal symbol per game, the normal symbol variable display, and the normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variable display of the normal symbols is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the normal symbols during the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has passed, the normal symbols during variable display are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. That is, when the result of the per-universal pattern determination is per per-universal pattern and the per-universal pattern 1100 is stopped and displayed, the left LED of the per-universal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the per-universal pattern 1100 is stopped and displayed ), when the normal per pattern 1101 is stopped and displayed, the LED on the right side of the per normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the normal per pattern 1101 is stopped and displayed). On the other hand, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is off, the left and right (two) LEDs of the normal pattern display unit 56 are turned on (the normal pattern off pattern 1102 is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this manner, the fixed display of the normal symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a normal pattern winning pattern (lighting of the left LED of the normal pattern display section 56). As a result, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed is the normal per pattern, the opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the normal per pattern game is set.

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

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

<Special action processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in a variable manner, executing a big win game, or executing a small win game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first, during the big win game, during the small win game, during the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) ), it is determined whether it is any of the confirmation display.

As a result, if it is neither of these, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area. As a result, if the second special figure suspension is stored in the second special figure suspension storage area, the first stored second special figure suspension (jackpot judgment random number , variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, big hit determination (big hit determination for the second special figure) is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read second special figure reservation. In the "jackpot determination for the second special figure", it is determined whether it is a "jackpot", a "minor win" or a "loss".

On the other hand, if the second special figure reservation is not stored, this time it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. As a result, when the first special figure suspension is stored in the first special figure suspension storage area, the first special figure suspension (jackpot judgment random number , symbol selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, big hit determination (big hit determination for the first special figure) is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read first special figure reservation. In the "jackpot determination for the first special figure", it is determined whether it is a "jackpot" or a "loss".

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

Also, if the big hit determination random number acquired as the second special figure reservation is any of the values corresponding to the "small hit", it is determined as the "small hit". By appropriately setting the value corresponding to such a "small hit", the probability of being judged as a "small hit" in the "big hit judgment for the second special figure" is set to about 1/60.

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

Also, if the result of the big hit determination for the second special symbol is "small hit", the variation display of the special symbol this time (symbol variation game) to select the type of the small winning pattern to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the small winning symbols 701 to 800 can be stopped and displayed as the second special symbols. Therefore, with reference to the small-hit design selection table in which the design selection random numbers are assigned to the small-hit designs 701 to 800, the small-hit design corresponding to the design selection random number read out as the second special design reservation is used as the design to be stopped and displayed. select. Incidentally, the small winning symbol selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

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

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

The variation pattern selected in this manner is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern specification command, which will be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, it recognizes the variation pattern of the pattern variation game of this time based on the variation pattern designation command, and based on the recognized variation pattern (corresponding) design with the production pattern. Execute variable production.

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, variation pattern selection tables corresponding to various game progress conditions are referred to. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the currently set game state, the result of the jackpot determination, the stored first special symbol reservation and Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations and the like. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the type per type or type per type (the type per type or type per type described above with reference to FIG. 5) to be started this time is also referred to. . By doing so, it is possible to select variation patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions, and thus the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute symbol variation effects with effect patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions.

For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, when the result of "big hit determination for the first special symbol" or "big hit determination for the second special symbol" is "big hit", after the ready-to-win effect, the decorative symbols 41a, A symbol variation effect is executed in which 41b and 41c are stopped and displayed with "double eyes". In addition, even when the result of ``judgment of a big hit with respect to the second special symbol'' is a ``minor hit'', a symbol variation presentation is executed to stop and display the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with ``double eyes'' after the ready-to-win presentation. .

Also, if the result of "jackpot determination for the first special pattern" or "jackpot determination for the second special pattern" is "missing", the decorative pattern is displayed without performing the reach effect, or after the reach effect. A symbol variation performance is executed to stop and display 41a, 41b, and 41c with "separate eyes". Each variation pattern selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

Thus, when the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbols of this time are selected and the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols of this time is selected, the variable display of the special symbols is started. Then, a variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The variation pattern designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Also, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation that is the object of this big hit determination is erased from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

The above is a description of the processing when neither the big win game, the small win game, the variable display of the special symbols (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), nor the fixed display of the special symbols have been performed. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol being variably displayed has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbols being varied and displayed are stopped and displayed with the symbols stored in advance in the stop symbol storage area (fixed display is started). When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the special symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the special symbols is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, when the special symbols are being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time elapses, it is determined whether the special pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a big hit pattern, a small hit pattern, or a winning pattern.

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

On the other hand, even if the stop-displayed special symbol is a small winning symbol, first, it is determined whether or not the electric support state is set. Subtract one support count. As a result, when the number of times of electrical support becomes 0, the non-electrical support state is set instead of the electrical support state. When a new non-electrical support state is set in this way, a game state designation command indicating the newly set game state (here, non-electrical support state) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . Then, the gaming state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, in response to the stopped display of the small winning pattern, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the small winning opening 35 in the small winning game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small winning opening 35 is open for 1.6 seconds during the small winning game, so such an opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 is set. After setting the opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 in this manner, the small winning game is started. Then, a small-hit game start command indicating the start of the small-hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The small winning game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

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

The above is a description of the processing when the special symbols are being confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, when the small winning game is in progress, the small winning opening solenoid is set so that the small winning opening 35 is in the open state and the closed state in the above-described opening pattern (opening pattern for 1.6 seconds). 35m is controlled to operate the open/close door 36. When the control of the small winning opening solenoid 35m (operation of the open/close door 36) according to the opening pattern described above is completed, a small winning game end command indicating the end of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM203. The small winning game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the small winning opening 35 during the current small winning game. As a result, when a game ball enters the small winning hole 35 during the current small winning game, it is determined whether or not the game ball enters the specific hole 38.例文帳に追加As a result, when the game ball enters the specific hole 38, the opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning hole 28 in the two-type winning is set so as to start the two-type winning. After setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 in this way, the two-type winning is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of two types of winning is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. - 特許庁This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of two types of games to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In the above, the processing in the case of the small winning game has been explained. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is in progress (during one-type winning or two-type winning), the large winning opening solenoid 29m is turned so that the large winning opening 28 is in the open state/closed state according to the above-described opening pattern. The open/close door 29 is operated by controlling. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, the round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. The round game start command and the round game end command thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Also, when the control of the big winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-described opening pattern (operation of the open/close door 29) is completed, the jackpot game is terminated. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is finished, the game state is set to a non-electric support state or an electric support state (electric support state with 100 power support times) according to the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 5). Even when the game state is set in this manner, the game state designation command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

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

It should be noted that the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the special symbol variation, which is the variation display of the special symbols, can also be regarded as the "special symbol variation means", and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that performs the jackpot game is It can also be regarded as a "jackpot game executing means", and the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" which can set the non-electrical support state and the electric support state can also be regarded as a "game state setting means". Further, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the small winning game can be regarded as the "small winning game executing means", the small winning opening 35 can be regarded as the "variable ball entrance", and the specific opening 38 can also be regarded as a "specific area".

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing an effect control process for controlling effects. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 every predetermined period (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 10 msec). The effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt enable process are omitted.

When the effect control processing is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs command analysis processing (S800). Here, every time a command is received from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 stores the received command in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined. A command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223 .

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

As described above, the sub-control board 220 cooperates with the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like to execute various effects. This is simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 13 shows processing (various presentations, etc.) performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to commands received from the main control board 200 . As shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, the pre-determination effect, which is the effect based on the pre-determination result, is performed. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41, or the mode of the pending design to be displayed in the first pending display area 41d or the second pending display area 41e of the effect display device 41 is determined in advance. It may be a mode corresponding to the result. The pre-determination effect need not always be performed when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is established (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the reservation number transmission command, the reservation symbols of the same number as the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number indicated by this command are transferred to the first It is displayed in the pending display area 41d and the second pending display area 41e. In addition, it is not necessary to always display both the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number. , the number of the first special figure pending is displayed, and the second special figure pending number is displayed in the non-electric support state where the right-handed hit is performed, that is, in the state where the second special figure main game is performed. good too.

In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern specification command, the symbol corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command is displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). A variable effect (including variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c) is started.

That is, when the variation pattern (variation pattern specification command) selected when the result of "jackpot determination for the first special figure" or "jackpot determination for the second special figure" is "jackpot" is received ( When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a jackpot symbol), after the ready-to-win effect, the symbol variation performance is started in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stop-displayed as "doubles". Also, when receiving a variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) selected when the result of "big hit judgment for the second special figure" is "small hit" (the second special figure stops with a small winning pattern ), after the ready-to-win effect, the symbol variation effect is started in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with "double eyes".

Also, if the variation pattern (variation pattern specification command) selected when the result of "jackpot judgment for the first special figure" or "jackpot judgment for the second special figure" is "missing" is received ( When the first special pattern or the second special pattern is stopped and displayed as a missing pattern, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed as "barakeme" without performing the ready-to-win effect or after the ready-to-win effect. Start the pattern variation production to do. When a variation stop command is received during execution of the symbol variation performance, the symbol variation performance is terminated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the small-hit game start command, it starts a small-hit game effect indicating that the small-hit game is in progress. Then, when receiving the small-hit game end command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 ends the small-hit game effect. In addition, when a specific hole entry command is received during a small winning game, it indicates that the game ball has entered the specific hole 38 (indicating that the start of two types of winning is confirmed) Specific hole entry performance to run. A specific entrance ball command is a game in which a small winning game (a small winning game based on the second special symbol) is started by stopping and displaying the second special symbol in a small winning pattern, and a ball is entered during the small winning game. This is a command sent from the main control board 200 when a ball enters the specific hole 38, in other words, when a two-type hit is performed. For example, a character image of "V" is displayed as the specific entrance effect.

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

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

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the game state designation command, it starts an effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are executed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or when the electric sapo state is set, the remaining number of electric sapo times is displayed. Or start a production to do.

E. Reach production:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, four types of ready-to-win effects A to D can be executed as the ready-to-win effects described above with reference to FIG. 6(b). Specifically, a reach effect A in which character A is displayed, a reach effect B in which character B is displayed, a reach effect C in which character C is displayed, and a reach effect D in which character D is displayed can be executed. be. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, these ready-to-win effects performed as part of the symbol variation effect are also performed when the corresponding variation patterns are selected.

Specifically, when the result of "jackpot determination for the first special pattern" or "jackpot determination for the second special pattern" is "big hit", when a variation pattern corresponding to each ready-to-win effect is selected, this variation After the ready-to-win effect corresponding to the pattern is performed, the symbol variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are stopped and displayed in "double eyes". In addition, when the result of the ``big hit determination for the second special figure'' is ``small hit'', when the variation pattern corresponding to each reach performance is selected, after the reach performance corresponding to this variation pattern is performed , the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c stop and display as "double eyes".

In addition, when the result of "jackpot determination for the first special pattern" or "jackpot determination for the second special pattern" is "loss", when a variation pattern corresponding to each ready-to-win effect is selected, this variation pattern After the ready-to-win effect corresponding to , the symbol variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as "separate eyes".

Reach effects A to D are "Possibility that the 1st special pattern or the 2nd special pattern is stopped with a big hit pattern (Possibility that one type of hit will be performed)" or "The 2nd special pattern is stopped with a small hit pattern. This is an effect suggesting the possibility of being displayed (possibility of two types of winning), in other words, the possibility of playing a jackpot game (also referred to as ``expectation of jackpot'' in this specification). The "big hit expectation" suggested by these ready-to-win performances is the lowest when ready-to-win performance A is performed, and when ready-to-win performance B is performed → when ready-to-win performance C is performed → when ready-to-win performance D is performed. becomes higher as Therefore, the player is expected to perform a ready-to-win effect higher than the "big hit expectation".

FIG. 14 shows the "big hit expectation" of the ready-to-win effects A to D. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the "big hit expectation" is 10% when the ready-to-win effect A is performed (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed with a probability of 10%). 30% when effect B is performed (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with a probability of 30%), and 40% when ready-to-win effect C is performed (40% The decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a probability of 0), and when the ready-to-win effect D is performed, the probability is 50% (the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped with a probability of 50%). Is displayed).

Such a "big hit expectation" is realized by appropriately setting the execution probability of ready-to-win effects A to D (the probability that variation patterns corresponding to ready-to-win effects A to D are selected). Specifically, the execution probability of reach effects A to D (probability of selecting a variation pattern corresponding to reach effects A to D) is the variation assigned to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above with reference to FIG. This is achieved by appropriately setting the ratio of pattern selection random numbers.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, ``when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed with a big winning symbol'' or ``when the second special symbol is stopped-displaying with a small winning symbol'', in other words, When one type or two types are performed (when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with double eyes), the "execution probability of the ready-to-win effect A" is the lowest, and the "execution probability of the ready-to-win effect B" is the lowest. ' → 'probability of execution of ready-to-win effect C' → 'probability of executing ready-to-win effect D'.

Conversely, ``when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a missing symbol'', in other words, when a big hit game is not performed (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with loose eyes) case), the “execution probability of reach effect A” is the highest, and is set to decrease as “execution probability of reach effect B” → “execution probability of reach effect C” → “execution probability of reach effect D”. It is

As a result, the suggested "big hit expectation" is lowest when the ready-to-win performance A is performed, and as the ready-to-win performance B is performed → the ready-to-win performance C is performed → the ready-to-win performance D is performed. get higher As a result, the player expects that a ready-to-win effect with a higher "big hit expectation" will be performed.

Incidentally, the "ready-to-win performance A to D" suggesting the possibility that the special symbol will be stopped and displayed as the big winning symbol (the degree of expectation of the big winning) can also be regarded as the "big winning suggesting performance".

F. Electric support state when reaching the ceiling:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. ”, but in addition to this, the electric support state is set in the following cases.

That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol), "variation display in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed" (also referred to as "jackpot variation" in this specification) ), ``variation display in which the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed'' (also referred to as ``small hit variation'' in this specification), and ``variation display in which the losing pattern is stopped and displayed'' (in this specification, ``off variation ”) can be executed. Then, when the number of consecutive occurrences of "off fluctuation" among these reaches the "ceiling number", the electric support state is set instead of the non-electric support state.

The number of consecutive "loss fluctuations" is the number of times that "loss fluctuations" are performed continuously without "big hit fluctuation (big hit game)" or "minor hit fluctuation (small hit game)" on the way. Yes, and in this specification, it is also expressed as "the number of times of addiction". That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the electric sapo state is set when the "hamari number of times" reaches the "ceiling number of times" in the non-electric sapo state. By doing so, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of surprise and increase the interest in the game.

In order to realize such setting of the electric sapo state, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the following "ceiling reaching process" as part of the "special operation process (S600 in FIG. 9)". .

FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of the "ceiling reaching process". When starting the ceiling reaching process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the non-electrical support state is being set (S1000). Then, if the non-electric support state is being set (S1000: yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) (S1002).

As a result, when it is the timing when the variable display of the special symbols is completed (S1002: yes), it is determined whether or not the variable display of the special symbols which has been completed this time is the "loss variation" (S1004). As a result, if the variation display of the special symbol that has ended this time is not "loss variation" (S1004: no), that is, if it is "big hit variation" or "minor hit variation", the "number of hits" is set to "0 times". (reset) (S1006). In other words, "the number of times of addiction" is the number of times that the "off variation" has been performed continuously (without going through the big hit variation or the small hit variation), so the "big hit variation" and the "small hit variation" are performed. If so, set (reset) the "number of times of addiction" to "0 times".

On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol that has ended this time is "loss variation" (S1004: yes), "1 time" is added to the "number of times of addiction" (S1008). By doing so, the number of times of "harming" during the setting of the non-electrical support state is counted.

Then, when "1 time" is added to "the number of hooks" (S1008), it is determined whether or not the "number of hooks" has reached the "ceiling number" (S1010). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, 1500 times is set as the "ceiling number of times". Therefore, in the determination process of S1010, it is determined whether or not the "number of times of addiction" has reached 1500 times.

Then, when the "hanging number" reaches the "ceiling number (1500 times)" (S1010: yes), the power supply state of 100 power support times is set (S1012), and the newly set game state is set. A game state designation command indicating (here, electric support state) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 (transmitted toward the sub-control board 220). Then, in preparation for the next counting of the "number of times of addiction", the "number of times of addiction" is set to "0 times" (reset) (S1014).

It should be noted that the "missing fluctuation" can be regarded as "non-jackpot fluctuation", and the "ceiling number" can be regarded as "prescribed number of times".

G. Suggestion of the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "hanging number" reaches the "ceiling number of times (1500 times)" while the non-electrical support state is set, the electric support state is activated instead of the non-electrical support state. set. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is suggested during the setting of the non-electric support state. The "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling" is the number of remaining "off fluctuations" until the "number of times of hooking" reaches the "number of times of ceiling". In other words, the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling" is the number of times obtained by subtracting the "number of times of failure" from the "number of times of ceiling (1500 times)".

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to use various images to suggest the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling". This will be explained in detail below.

G-1. Suggestions using frequency images:
As shown in FIG. 16, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest (display) the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" by displaying the "number of times image". The “number of times image” is an image to which a number indicating the “remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling” is attached, and is displayed on the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 41 .

This “number of times image” is displayed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 . Also, the number indicated by the "number of times image" is decremented by one each time the "ceiling remaining number of times" is decremented by one. In other words, the number indicated by the "number of times image" is decremented by one each time the "harmful number of times" is incremented by one due to the "off fluctuation" occurring during the setting of the non-electrical support state. Then, when the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" becomes 0 (when the number of hits reaches the ceiling), the number indicated by the "number of times image" also becomes 0, and the electric sapo state is set. At this time, the display (suggestion) of the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling (number of times image)" is ended.

When such a "number of times image" is displayed, a number indicating a smaller number of "remaining times of reaching the ceiling" is attached to a player who expects a smaller number of "remaining times of reaching the ceiling". It is possible to expect that the "number of times image" will be displayed.

G-2. Suggestions using background images:
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest (display) the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" by the color of the "background image". A "background image" is an image displayed behind the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c (an image in which the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are superimposed and displayed in front).

This “background image” is also displayed by the sub-control board 220 . In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the “background image” is displayed in “red” when the “number of remaining times of reaching the ceiling” is 0 to 100 times, and is displayed in “red” when the “number of times of remaining reaching the ceiling” is 201 to 400 times. If there is, it will be displayed in "green", if the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is 401 to 700 times, it will be displayed in "yellow", and if the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is 701 to 1500 times, it will be displayed in "blue" Is displayed. That is, the "background image" is displayed in a color corresponding to the "remaining ceiling reaching count".

By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the color of the "background image", who expects the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" to be smaller.

When the "background image" is not used to indicate the number of times of reaching the ceiling (usually), the "background image" is displayed in "white (normal color)".

G-3. Suggestions using character images:
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest (display) the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" by the color of the "character image". A "character image" is an image representing a character (character A, character B, character C, character D), and is displayed during execution of the above-described ready-to-win effect.

This “character image” is also displayed by the sub-control board 220 . Further, as shown in FIG. 18, this "character image" has a probability of 10% when the reach effect is executed when the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is 0 to 100 times. 90% of the time, it is displayed in a "second size" that is larger than the first size (for example, 1.5 times the first size). Also, if the reach effect is executed when the “remaining number of times to reach the ceiling” is 201 to 400 times, there is a 40% probability that it will be displayed in the “first size”, and a 60% probability will be displayed in the “first size”. 2 size”. Also, if the reach effect is executed when the “remaining number of times to reach the ceiling” is 401 to 700 times, there is a 60% chance that it will be displayed in the “first size”, and a 40% chance that it will be displayed in the “first size”. 2 size”. Also, if the reach effect is executed when the “remaining number of times to reach the ceiling” is 701 to 1500 times, it will be displayed in the “first size” with a probability of 90%, and will be displayed in the “first size” with a probability of 10%. 2 size”. That is, when the ready-to-win effect is performed, the "character image" of the "second size" is displayed at a frequency corresponding to the "remaining ceiling reaching count".

In this way, the player who expects the ``remaining number of times to reach the ceiling'' to be smaller can be made to pay attention to the display frequency of the ``character image'' of the ``second size'' when the ready-to-win effect is performed. can be done.

In addition, when the "character image" is not used to indicate the remaining number of times the ceiling is reached (usually), the "character image" is the first size (or a third size smaller than the first size) ” is displayed.

G-4. Suggestable period for the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the setting of the non-electric support state, the "number of times image", the "background image", and the "character image" are used to indicate the "remaining number of times reaching the ceiling". Is possible.

However, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment does not always indicate the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling". In other words, there are cases where the “remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling” is suggested and cases where the “remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling” is not suggested. This is for the following reasons.

That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even when the power is cut off (for example, when the game hall is closed or when there is a power failure), the game status (game progress) at that time can be stored. be. After that, when the power is turned on again (for example, when the game hall is opened or when the power failure is resolved), it is possible to restore the game situation at the time when the power was cut off and proceed with the game. For example, when the power is cut off, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 store the game situation at that time in a non-volatile memory (not shown) such as a flash memory. Then, when the power is turned on again, the game situation stored in the memory is read out, and the game situation is reflected in subsequent games.

Such a restorable game situation also includes "the number of remaining times of reaching the ceiling (or the number of times of addiction)". Therefore, when the amusement hall is closed (when the power supply is cut off), the ``remaining number of times reaching the ceiling (or the number of hooks)'' at that time is stored, and when the amusement hall opens on the next business day ( When the power is turned on), the game is started with the "remaining number of times reaching the ceiling (or the number of hooks)" of the previous business day (when the power was cut off) restored. In other words, on the next business day (when the power is turned on), the game is started with the same "remaining number of ceiling reaching times (or hooking times)" set as the previous business day (when the power is turned off). In such a case, of course, the game is started in a state in which various "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling (or number of times of hooking)" (on the previous business day) are set.

For this reason, if the same "remaining number of times reaching the ceiling" as the previous business day (when turning off the power) is suggested (displayed) immediately after the amusement hall opens (when the power is turned on), the "remaining number of times reaching the ceiling" Players rush to the pachinko machine 1 with the smaller "number of times" (the setting of the electric sapo state is close), and there is a danger that the inside of the game hall will be in a dangerous situation. Conversely, there is a risk that players will not come to a pachinko machine 1 with a large number of "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" (setting of the electric sapo state is far), and the operating rate will decrease.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling" is not always suggested, but the "suggestion possible period", which is a period in which the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling" can be suggested, is set. Then, the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is suggested only in the "suggestable period".

As shown in FIG. 19, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, such a "suggestion possible period" is defined as "from the first time (for example, 17:00) to the second time (for example, 18:00) during the business hours of the game hall." ), which is a period (a specific time period), can be set. In addition, as the "suggestable period", the "second suggestion possible period” can be set.

G-5. Suggestable period and suggested image settings:
The above-mentioned "suggestable period (first suggestable period, second suggestable period)" refers to "an employee's operation of the game hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed (also referred to as "employee operation" in this specification). ] is set based on. In addition, the "image displayed to suggest the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling (also referred to as a "suggestion image" in this specification)" is selected from the above-mentioned "number of times image", "background image", and "character image". Set based on "employee operations". Here, these matters are explained in detail.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off (when the game hall is closed), it is possible to execute "external reset processing (so-called ram clear)" to return the progress of the game to the initial state. is. That is, when the "external reset process" is performed, the game progresses without taking over the game status (game progress status) when the power was cut off (from the initial value without being restored). Therefore, when the "external reset process" is performed, the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" also becomes the initial value (1500 times). The game is started with the initial value (1500) of the remaining number of times.

Incidentally, such "external reset processing" is executed, for example, by performing an operation (external input) to turn off the power of the pachinko machine 1 while operating a predetermined operation unit (reset switch, etc.).

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, such "external reset processing" can be executed, and when the "external reset processing" is performed, the "suggestion mode setting screen" is displayed. Specifically, when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on after the "external reset processing" is performed, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the "suggestion mode setting screen" on the display screen of the effect display device 41. This "suggestion mode setting screen" is a screen for setting the "suggestion possible period (first suggestion possible period, second suggestion possible period)" and the type of "suggestive image".

FIG. 20 exemplifies the "suggestion mode setting screen" with a part thereof omitted. As shown in FIG. 20, when the "suggestion mode setting screen" is displayed, it is possible to set a "suggestion possible period" and a "suggestion image" for each day of the week (corresponding to each of Sunday to Saturday). It is possible. That is, in the "suggestion mode setting screen", it is possible to set whether or not to enable the "first suggestion possible period" and "second suggestion possible period" for each day of the week (corresponding to each of Sunday to Saturday). "Period check box" for setting, "start setting column" for setting the start time of "first suggestable period", "second suggestable period", "first suggestable period", " An "end setting field" for setting the end time of the "second suggestible period" and an "image check box" for setting whether to enable each "suggestive image" are displayed.

In the state where such a "suggestion mode setting screen" is displayed, when the production operation unit is operated by an employee of the gaming hall, the "suggestion possible period (first suggestable period, second suggestable period)" or A "suggestion image" is set. Specifically, when the direction button 10c is operated, a cursor (not shown) moves vertically and horizontally in response to the operation. In the state where the cursor is displayed in the "period check box" (in the state where the period check box is selected), a check is input to the "period check box" each time the effect button 10a is operated. Repeat the state and the state where no check is entered. When the "period check box" of the "first suggestable period" is checked, the "first suggestable period" is enabled, and the "period check box" of the "second suggestable period" is entered. If a check is entered in the "Second Suggestable Period" is enabled, and both the "First Suggestable Period" and "Second Suggestable Period" checkboxes are checked. When the input state is entered, both the "first suggestion possible period" and the "second suggestion possible period" are valid.

In the example shown in FIG. 20, for Sunday, the "period check boxes" for both the "first suggestible period" and the "second suggestable period" are checked. Both "1 suggestion possible period" and "second suggestion possible period" are valid. Also, for Monday, the "period check box" of the "first suggestable period" is checked, and the "period check box" of the "second suggestable period" is checked. Therefore, the "first suggestion possible period" is valid and the "second suggestion possible period" is not valid (disabled). In addition, for Saturday, the "period check box" of the "second suggestable period" is checked, and the "period check box" of the "first suggestable period" is checked. Since it is in a state where it is not set, the "second suggestion possible period" is valid, and the "first suggestion possible period" is not valid (disabled).

Also, when the cursor is displayed in the "start setting field" of the "first suggestible period" (when the start setting field of the first suggestable period is selected), the effect button 10a is operated. Each time, the "time" displayed in the "start setting column" is changed. That is, the "first suggestable period" is "the period from the first time to the second time during the business hours of the game hall (specific time zone)", so it is displayed in the "start setting column" This first time (the start time of the first suggestion possible period) is set by changing the "time" that is present.

When the cursor is displayed in the "end setting field" of the "first possible suggestion period" (when the end setting field of the first possible suggestion period is selected), the effect button 10a is operated. Each time, the "time" displayed in the "end setting column" is changed. That is, the "first suggestable period" is "the period from the first time to the second time during the business hours of the game hall (specific time zone)", so it is displayed in the "end setting column" This second time (the end time of the first suggestion possible period) is set by changing the "time" in which the user is currently playing.

In the example shown in FIG. 20, a period from 17:00 to 18:00 is set for Sunday, and a period from 11:00 to 13:00 is set for Monday as the "first suggestable period."

In addition, when the cursor is displayed in the "start setting field" of the "second suggestible period" (when the start setting field of the second suggestable period is selected), the effect button 10a is operated. Each time, the ``type of effect'' displayed in the ``start setting column'' is changed. That is, the ``second suggestable period'' is ``a period from when the first effect (for example, the ready-to-win effect D) is performed until the second effect (for example, the ready-to-win effect A) is performed'', so the ``start setting By changing the "type of effect" displayed in the "column", this first effect (the type of effect that triggers the start of the second suggestible period) is set.

In addition, when the cursor is displayed in the "end setting field" of the "second suggestion possible period" (when the end setting field of the second possible suggestion period is selected), the effect button 10a is operated. Each time, the "type of effect" displayed in the "end setting column" is changed. That is, since the ``second suggestable period'' is ``a period from when the first effect (for example, reach effect D) is performed until when the second effect (for example, reach effect A) is performed'', the ``end setting This second effect (the type of effect that triggers the start of the second suggestible period) is set by changing the "type of effect" displayed in the column.

In the example shown in FIG. 20, the period from when the ready-to-win effect D is performed to when the ready-to-win effect A is performed is set as the "second suggestable period", and on Saturday the ready-to-win effect C is performed. A period from the start to the execution of the ready-to-win effect A is set.

On the other hand, when the cursor is displayed in the "image check box" (when the image check box is selected), a check is input to the "image check box" each time the effect button 10a is operated. Repeat the state and the state where no check is entered. If the "image check box" of the "frequency image" is checked, the "frequency image" is enabled as a "suggestion image" and the "image check box" of the "background image" is checked. If it is set as a "suggestive image", the "background image" will be valid as a "suggestive image", and if the "image check box" of the "character image" is checked, it will be used as a "suggestive image" "Character image" is enabled. As the "suggestion image", only one of these "number of times image", "background image", and "character image" may be valid, or a plurality (two or three) thereof may be valid.

In the example shown in FIG. 20, for Sunday, the "image check box" of the "number of times image" and "character image" are checked, and the "image check box" of the "background image" Since the check is not entered, the "number image" and "character image" are valid as "suggestive images", and the "background image" is not valid as "suggestive images". (disabled). Also, for Monday, the "image check box" of the "background image" is checked, and the "image check box" of the "number image" and "character image" are checked. Therefore, the "background image" is valid as a "suggestive image", and the "number of times image" and "character image" are not valid as "suggestive images" (they are disabled). there). Also, for Saturday, since the "image check boxes" of "number of times image", "background image", and "character image" are checked, "number of times image", "background image", The "character image" is valid as the "suggestion image".

Although illustration is omitted, the item "setting" and the item "cancel" are also displayed on the "suggestion mode setting screen". When the effect button 10a is operated in a state where the cursor is displayed on the item "setting" among these (a state in which the item "setting" is selected), the above-mentioned setting contents are stored in a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory (illustrated). omitted). Based on this stored content (set content described above), the “remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling” is suggested. On the other hand, when the effect button 10a is operated in a state where the cursor is displayed on the item "cancel" (a state in which the item "cancel" is selected), the above-mentioned setting contents are not stored (the above-mentioned setting contents are discarded). In other words, the "remaining number of times the vehicle reaches the ceiling" is not suggested based on the above-described setting contents.

The "suggestion mode setting screen" is displayed when the effect button 10a is operated with the cursor displayed on the item "set" or "cancel" (the item "set" or "cancel" is selected). is terminated (erased). In addition, the display of the "suggestion mode setting screen" is terminated when the game ball is detected to be launched or the game ball is detected to enter a predetermined ball entrance (for example, the first start opening 24). (erased).

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "suggestion mode setting screen" is not displayed, the above-mentioned "suggestion possible period (first suggestion possible period, second suggestion possible period)" and "suggestion image ] It is assumed that it is not possible to set the type of

G-6. Suggestion processing for the remaining number of times reaching the ceiling:
FIG. 21 shows a flow chart of the "remaining number of ceiling reach suggesting process". This "remaining number of ceiling reach suggesting process" is a process for suggesting the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling", and this processing is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 ms). executed.

When the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling suggesting process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the non-electrical support state is being set (S1200). That is, the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is, of course, suggested during the setting of the non-electrical support state, so if the non-electrical support state is not set (during the setting of the electric support state or during the jackpot game) (S1200: no), the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling" is not suggested, and the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling" is terminated.

On the other hand, if the non-electrical support state is being set (S1200: yes), it is determined whether or not the present is the "suggestion possible period" (S1202). That is, first, the current (today's) day of the week is detected. Then, if both the "first suggestable period" and "second suggestable period" are set (effectively) as the "suggestable period" for the current (today's) day of the week, these It is determined whether it is any of the periods. In addition, if only the "first possible suggestion period" is set (effectively) as the "first possible suggestion period" for the current (today's) day of the week, whether or not it is the "first possible suggestion period" to judge whether Also, if only the "second suggestable period" is set (effectively) as the "second suggestable period" for the current (today's) day of the week, whether it is the "second suggestable period" to judge whether

As a result of such determination processing in S1202, if it is determined that the current time is the "suggestion possible period" (S1202: yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to start suggesting the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling". It judges (S1204). Then, if it is time to start suggesting the "remaining number of times the ceiling has been reached", the suggestion of the "remaining number of times the ceiling has been reached" is started (S1206).

That is, when the "number of times image" is set (effectively) as the "suggestion image", it is determined whether or not it is time to start the "suggestion possible period". Then, when it is time to start the "suggestion possible period", the display of the "number of times image" is started. In this case, the display of the "number of times image" ends when the "suggestion possible period" ends.

In addition, even when the "background image" is set (effectively) as the "suggestive image", it is determined whether or not it is time to start the "suggestive period". Then, when it is time to start the "suggestion possible period", the color of the "background image" is changed from "white (normal color)" to the color described above with reference to FIG. In this case, when the "suggestion possible period" ends, the "background image" is changed (restored) to "white (normal color)".

In addition, when the "character image" is set (effectively) as a "suggestion image", it is determined whether or not it is "the timing to start displaying the character while the ready-to-win effect is being executed". . Then, when it is ``the time to start displaying the character while the ready-to-win effect is being executed'', the ``character image'' showing the character is displayed in the size described above with reference to FIG.

Note that the "remaining number of times reaching the ceiling" can also be regarded as the "remaining number of fluctuations". Also, the "suggestion mode setting screen" can be regarded as the "period setting screen", and the "operation of the direction button 10c and the production button 10a while the suggestion mode setting screen is displayed" can be regarded as the "employee operation". can also Also, each day of the week (Sunday to Saturday) displayed on the "suggestion mode setting screen" can be regarded as "first business day" and "second business day".

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the electric support state is set when the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" becomes 0, so the player tries to determine the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling". In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "suggestion possible period" that can suggest the "remaining number of times the pachinko machine reaches the ceiling" is defined as "an employee's operation (suggestion mode setting screen) of the game hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed. is displayed, the operation of the direction button 10c and the effect button 10a, and the operation of the employee). Therefore, it is possible to suggest the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" during a period unique to the game hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed (during a period corresponding to the business form of the game hall). As a result, it is possible to realize a game characteristic unique to the game hall in which the pachinko machine 1 is installed, and to increase the interest in the game.

Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, different periods can be set as the "suggestion possible period" depending on the day of the week (for example, between Sunday and Monday). That is, it is possible to set so that the “remaining number of times to reach the ceiling” can be suggested in different periods on different days of the week (for example, between Sunday and Monday). For this reason, it is possible to suggest the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling" in a period unique to the business day of the game hall. As a result, it is possible to realize a game characteristic unique to the business day of the game hall, and to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "the operation of the employee of the game hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed (the operation of the direction button 10c and the production button 10a in the state where the suggested mode setting screen is displayed, the employee Operation)”, it is possible to set a time period (first suggestible period, specific time period) for suggesting the “remaining number of times the ceiling has been reached”. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the "remaining number of times the game hall reaches the ceiling" in the unique time period of the game hall. As a result, it is possible to realize the game characteristics corresponding to the business hours of the game hall, and to enhance the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "the operation of the employee of the game hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed (the operation of the direction button 10c and the production button 10a in the state where the suggested mode setting screen is displayed, the employee Operation)”, it is possible to set an effect that triggers the start and end of the period for suggesting the “remaining number of times to reach the ceiling” (second suggestable period). For this reason, an effect (for example, a ready-to-win effect) that is originally irrelevant to the suggestion of the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is regarded as a special effect for the player who expects the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" to be suggested. (Production related to the suggestion of the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling). Since such an effect can be set for each game hall or for each day of the week (business day), it is possible to realize game characteristics corresponding to the business form of the game hall, and to increase the interest in the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, only the "first suggestion possible period" out of the "first suggestion possible period" and the "second suggestion possible period" is used for the "first business day (for example, Monday)". It is possible to set only the "second suggestable period" out of the "first suggestable period" and the "second suggestable period" for the "second business day (for example, Saturday)". In the case of these settings, for the "first business day (e.g. Monday)", the "specific time period" indicates the "remaining number of times reaching the ceiling", and the "second business day (e.g. Saturday)" is suggested. , the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling" is suggested in the "period from when the predetermined effect is performed until when the predetermined effect is performed". Therefore, the "first business day (for example, Monday)" and the "second business day (for example, Saturday)" can be made different, and as a result, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the types of the "suggestion possible period" and the "suggestion image" are set based on the fact that the "employee operation" is performed while the "suggestion mode setting screen" is displayed. be. In other words, "the state in which the suggestive mode setting screen is displayed" is the "state in which the employee's operation for setting the suggestible period and the type of the suggestive image is accepted". For this reason, the employee performs the "employee operation" while viewing the "suggestion mode setting screen". can be suppressed.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "external reset process" is performed, the state in which the "suggestion mode setting screen is displayed (employee operation for setting the suggestion possible period and the type of suggestion image" is performed). Accepting state)”. Here, in game halls, "external reset processing" is often performed when the business policy is changed. In this regard, as described above, when the "external reset process" is performed, "the state in which the suggestion mode setting screen is displayed (the state in which the employee's operation for setting the suggestion possible period and the type of suggestion image is accepted) Of course, even if "external reset processing" is performed to change the sales policy, "the period setting screen is displayed (employees to set the suggested period operation is accepted)”. For this reason, "external reset processing" corresponding to changes in sales policy and "employee operations for setting the suggested period and the type of suggested image (setting of the suggested period and the type of suggested image)" will be performed smoothly. (as a series of operations).

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, not only the "suggestion possible period" but also the type of "suggestion image" are set based on the "employee operation". Since the type of the "suggestive image" can be set for each game hall or for each day of the week (business day), it is possible to realize game characteristics corresponding to the business form of the game hall, thereby increasing the interest in the game. It becomes possible.

Also, if a "background image" or "character image" is set as a "suggestion image", an image that would otherwise be irrelevant to the suggestion of the "remaining number of times the ceiling has been reached" will be displayed. It can be a special image (an image related to the suggestion of the remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling) for the player who expects to be suggested. Since the type of such "suggestive image" can be set for each game hall or for each day of the week (business day), it is possible to realize game characteristics corresponding to the business form of the game hall, and to increase the interest in the game. becomes possible.

H. Variant:
Next, a modified example will be described. In the above-described embodiment, it may be possible to execute a "customer waiting effect" that suggests (indicates) that no game is being played. Such a "customer waiting effect" is when it can be determined that the game is not being played, for example, when a state in which no game ball is being fired continues for a predetermined period of time, the game ball enters the first start port 24. This is executed, for example, when a state in which the ball is not entered continues for a predetermined period of time.

In such a modified example, during the above-described "first suggestible period" (specific time period), the "customer waiting effect" is used to suggest the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling".

FIG. 22 shows a flowchart of "customer waiting effect execution processing". The “customer waiting effect execution process” is a process for executing (starting) the “customer waiting effect”, and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 ms).

When the "customer waiting effect execution process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not it is time to start the "customer waiting effect" (S1300). That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a state in which no game ball is fired continues for a predetermined period of time, when a state in which no game ball enters the first starting port 24 continues for a predetermined period of time, etc. Since the "customer waiting effect" is started at 12:00, it is determined in the determination processing of S1300 whether or not it is these timings.

As a result, if it is time to start the "customer waiting effect" (S1300: yes), it is determined whether or not the present is in the "first suggestion possible period" (S1302). As a result, if it is not the "first suggestable period" (S1302: no), a normal "customer waiting effect" is executed (S1304). That is, in this case, the "customer waiting effect" (the customer waiting effect of the same mode regardless of the number of remaining times of reaching the ceiling) is executed without suggesting the "remaining number of times of reaching the ceiling".

On the other hand, if it is during the "first suggestable period" (S1302: yes), the current "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is read out (S1306), and the "customer waiting effect selection lottery" is executed (S1308). ). The "customer waiting effect selection lottery" is a lottery for selecting the type of "customer waiting effect" to be started.

In the "customer waiting effect selection lottery", the type of "customer waiting effect" is selected based on the current "remaining ceiling reaching count". Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, when the current "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is 300 or less, the "customer waiting effect D" is selected with a probability of 70% as the "customer waiting effect" to be started. , ``customer waiting effect A'', ``customer waiting effect B'', and ``customer waiting effect C'' are each selected with a probability of 10%. The "customer waiting effect A" is the "customer waiting effect" in which the "character A" that appears in the "reach effect A" is displayed, and the "customer waiting effect B" appears in the "reach effect B". “Customer waiting effect” in which “Character B” is displayed, “Customer waiting effect C” is “Customer waiting effect” in which “Character C” that appears in “Reach effect C” is displayed, "Waiting effect D" is a "customer waiting effect" in which "character D" appearing in "reach effect D" is displayed.

On the other hand, when the current "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is 301 to 600 times, "customer waiting effect C" is selected with a probability of 70% as the "customer waiting effect" to be started, and each has a probability of 10%. "Customer waiting effect A", "Customer waiting effect B", and "Customer waiting effect D" are selected with . In addition, when the current "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is 601 to 1000 times, "customer waiting effect B" is selected with a probability of 70% as the "customer waiting effect" to be started, and each has a probability of 10%. "Customer waiting effect A", "Customer waiting effect C", and "Customer waiting effect D" are selected with . Also, if the current "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling" is 1001 or more, "customer waiting effect A" is selected with a probability of 70% as the "customer waiting effect" to be started, and "customer waiting effect A" is selected with a probability of 10%. "Customer waiting effect B", "Customer waiting effect C", and "Customer waiting effect D" are selected.

When the "customer waiting effect" is thus selected in the "customer waiting effect selection lottery" (S1308), the selected "customer waiting effect" is executed (started) (S1310).

Then, in such a modified example, during the "first suggestible period" (specific time period), the "remaining number of times the player has reached the ceiling" is suggested using the "customer waiting effect". That is, the smaller the current "remaining number of times reaching the ceiling", the easier it is to execute (start) the "customer waiting effect" in which characters appearing in the "ready to reach effect" with a higher "big hit expectation" are displayed. For example, if the ``remaining number of times to reach the ceiling'' is 300 or less, the ``customer waiting presentation D'' in which the character D appearing in the ``reach presentation D'' with the highest ``jackpot expectation'' is most likely to be executed. If the ``remaining number of times reaching the ceiling'' is 1001 or more, the ``customer waiting presentation A'' in which the character A appearing in the ``ready-to-win presentation A'' with the lowest ``big hit expectation'' is most likely to be executed.

As described above, in the modified example, during the "first suggestable period" (a specific time period), the "customer waiting effect" is executed in a mode based on the "remaining number of ceiling reaching times" at that time. Therefore, it is possible to realize a novel game property that makes a player who tries to determine the ``remaining number of times to reach the ceiling'' pay attention to the execution mode of the ``customer waiting performance'', and to increase the interest in the game.

Furthermore, when searching for a gaming machine for playing a game, a normal player naturally tries to find a gaming machine with a smaller number of remaining ceiling reaching times. In this regard, in the modified example, the "customer waiting effect" is executed in a mode based on the "remaining number of times the vehicle reaches the ceiling". As a result, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a player who is looking for a game machine to play the game pays attention to the execution mode of the "customer waiting effect", thereby increasing the interest in the game.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. Improvements can also be added as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art generally have, as well as the range that can be easily replaced from them.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, different images may be set as "suggestive images" for the "first possible suggestive period" and the "second possible suggestive period". In other words, the "first possible suggesting period" and the "second possible suggesting period" may use different images to suggest the "remaining number of times to reach the ceiling".

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the types of "suggestive period" and "suggestive image" can be set for each day of the week, but they may be set for each day or month.

For example, when a "predetermined ready-to-reach effect execution condition" is satisfied, the "ready-to-win effect" may be executed in a manner based on the "remaining number of times the ceiling is reached" at that time. As a specific example, when the "predetermined reach effect execution condition" is satisfied, if the "remaining number of times reaching the ceiling" is 300 times or less, "reach effect D" is executed, and if it is 301 times or more, " The ready-to-reach effect A" may be executed. In this way, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a player who tries to determine the ``remaining number of times to reach the ceiling'' pays attention to the execution mode of the ``ready-to-win performance'', and to increase the interest in the game. Incidentally, the "ready-to-win effect" in this case can also be regarded as a "specific effect".

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, "the number of times of addiction" is the number of consecutive times of "off variation", but is not limited to this. It may be the number of times that "variation display of a certain special symbol" has been performed continuously. That is, even if the electric support state is set based on the fact that the number of consecutive times of "variation display of special symbols that are either out of variation or small hit variation" (the number of times of hooking) has reached the "ceiling number of times" good. In addition, in the case of such a configuration, the "off variation" and the "small hit variation" can be regarded as the "non-big hit variation". Further, the "number of times of addiction" may be the number of times of "small hit variation". That is, the electric support state may be set based on the fact that the number of "small hit fluctuations" has reached the "ceiling number". In addition, in the case of such a configuration, "small hit fluctuation" can be regarded as "non-big hit fluctuation".

Also, an example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that provides the player with a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a game profit in a form different from "payout of game balls". For example, by storing data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry of a game ball into various ball entrances, a game profit (game The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value), and in this case also, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a type of pachinko machine that digitizes a game profit (game value) and gives it to a player, there is a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built into the pachinko machine. , a pachinko machine (a so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of the game board through various ball inlets or outlets to the shooting position again and shoot them.

<Gaming machines A1 to A6 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can also be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A6.

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
It is possible to set the electric support state based on the number of times of hooking reaching a specified number of times.
In the "suggestable period", it is possible to suggest "the remaining number of fluctuations, which is the number of remaining non-jackpot fluctuations until the number of times of hamari reaches the specified number of times".
The “suggestion period” can be set based on “employee operation, which is the operation of the employee of the game hall where the game machine is installed”.
<Claim format>
a special symbol variation means capable of executing a special symbol variation, which is a variable display of a special symbol, based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game when a jackpot variation in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed as the special symbol variation is performed;
a game state setting means capable of setting, as game states, a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state;
with
As the special symbol variation, in addition to the jackpot variation, a non-jackpot variation in which a symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed can be executed,
In a gaming machine capable of setting the electric support state based on the number of times of hooking, which is the number of times of non-jackpot fluctuations, reaching a specified number of times,
In the suggestible period, it is possible to suggest the remaining number of fluctuations, which is the number of the remaining non-jackpot fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number of times,
A gaming machine, wherein the suggestable period can be set based on an employee operation, which is an operation by an employee of a gaming hall in which the gaming machine is installed.

Normally, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state) with the end of the jackpot game. In this regard, in this game machine, when the "addiction count" reaches the specified number of times, the electric support state is set (instead of the non-electric support state), so that the player can feel unexpectedness and enjoy the game. can be increased.

In addition, in such a game machine, the player usually tries to determine the timing at which the electric support state is set. The number of remaining fluctuations, which is the number of remaining non-jackpot fluctuations, is determined. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the “suggestion possible period” that can suggest the “remaining number of fluctuations” is set based on the “employee operation that is the operation of the employee of the gaming hall where the gaming machine is installed”. be. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the "remaining number of fluctuations" during a period unique to the gaming hall where the gaming machine is installed (during a period corresponding to the business form of the gaming hall). As a result, it is possible to realize the unique game characteristics of the game hall in which the game machine is installed, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine A1.
It is possible to set different periods as the "suggestion possible period" for the first business day and the second business day.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
A first business day, which is one of the business days of the amusement hall, and a second business day, which is different from the first business day, can set different periods as the suggestible period. A game machine characterized by

In such a gaming machine, different periods can be set as the "suggestion possible period" for the first business day and the second business day. That is, it can be set so that the "number of remaining fluctuations" can be suggested in different periods on the first business day and the second business day. For this reason, it is possible to suggest the "remaining number of fluctuations" in the period unique to the business day of the game hall. As a result, it is possible to realize a game characteristic unique to the business day of the game hall, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine A1 and game machine A2.
The “suggestion possible period” shall be a “specific time zone”.
'Specific hours' can be set based on 'employee actions'.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1 or gaming machine A2,
The suggestible period is a specific time zone,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific time period can be set based on the employee's operation.

In such a gaming machine, a time zone (specific time zone, suggestable period) for suggesting the "remaining variation count" is set based on the "employee operation". Therefore, it is possible to suggest the "remaining number of fluctuations" in the unique time zone of the game hall. As a result, it is possible to realize a playability corresponding to the business hours of the game hall, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machines A1 to A3.
The period setting screen can be displayed.
The "suggestion possible period" is set based on the "employee operation" being performed while the period setting screen is displayed.
<Claim format>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A3,
It is possible to display the period setting screen,
A gaming machine, wherein the suggestible period is set based on the employee's operation being performed while the period setting screen is displayed.

In such a gaming machine, a "suggestion possible period" capable of suggesting the "remaining fluctuation count" is set based on the "employee operation" being performed while the period setting screen is displayed. In other words, "the state in which the period setting screen is displayed" is "the state in which the employee's operation for setting the suggestible period is accepted". Therefore, since the employee performs the "employee operation" while viewing the period setting screen, it is possible to prevent the "suggestion possible period" from being erroneously set.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine A4.
The period setting screen is displayed when "external reset processing (so-called RAM clear)" is performed.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A4,
It is possible to execute an external reset process for setting the number of times of addiction to 0 based on an external input,
The gaming machine, wherein the period setting screen is displayed based on the execution of the external reset process.

In such a game machine, when "external reset processing (so-called RAM clear) for setting the number of times of addiction to 0 based on external input" is performed, "a state in which the period setting screen is displayed (a suggestable period is set to receive the employee's operation to do)”. Here, in game halls, "external reset processing" is often performed when the business policy is changed. In this regard, as described above, when the "external reset process" is performed, it will be "the state where the period setting screen is displayed (the state where the employee's operation for setting the possible suggestion period is accepted)". , Of course, even if "external reset processing" is performed to change the sales policy, "the state in which the period setting screen is displayed (the state in which the employee's operation to set the suggested period is accepted)" becomes. For this reason, "external reset processing" corresponding to changes in sales policy and "employee operation for setting the possible suggestion period (setting of the possible suggestion period)" should be performed smoothly (as a series of operations). becomes possible.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machines A1 to A5.
The “remaining number of fluctuations” is suggested by displaying a predetermined image.
Based on the "employee operation", it is possible to set not only the "suggestion period" but also the "type of image displayed to suggest the number of remaining fluctuations".
<Claim format>
In any one of gaming machines A1 to A5,
The remaining number of fluctuations is suggested by displaying a predetermined image,
A gaming machine characterized in that, based on the employee's operation, it is possible to set not only the suggestible period but also the type of image to be displayed to suggest the remaining number of fluctuations.

In such a gaming machine, not only the "suggestion possible period" but also the "type of image to be displayed to suggest the number of remaining fluctuations" are set based on the "employee operation". Therefore, by displaying a type of image unique to the gaming hall where the gaming machine is installed (a type of image corresponding to the business form of the gaming hall), it is possible to suggest the "remaining number of fluctuations". As a result, it is possible to realize the unique game characteristics of the game hall in which the game machine is installed, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Gaming machine B1 and gaming machine B2 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
Moreover, the pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can also be regarded as the following gaming machine B1 and gaming machine B2.

<Game machine B1>
<Overview>
It is possible to set the electric support state based on the number of times of hooking reaching a specified number of times.
When a predetermined execution condition is established, it is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that the game is not being played.
Specific effects can be executed in a manner based on the "remaining fluctuation count".
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a special symbol variation means capable of executing a special symbol variation, which is a variable display of a special symbol, based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game when a jackpot variation in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed as the special symbol variation is performed;
a game state setting means capable of setting, as game states, a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state;
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As the special symbol variation, in addition to the jackpot variation, a non-jackpot variation in which a symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed can be executed,
In a gaming machine capable of setting the electric support state based on the number of times of addiction, which is the number of non-jackpot fluctuations, reaching a specified number of times,
Provided with a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied,
The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect in a manner based on the remaining variation count, which is the remaining number of non-jackpot variations until the number of hits reaches the specified number of times.

In such a gaming machine, the player usually tries to determine the timing at which the electric support state is set. Remaining variation count, which is the number of non-jackpot variations, is determined. In this regard, in this gaming machine, when the "predetermined execution condition" is established, the "specific effect" is executed in a manner based on the "remaining variation count". As a result, it is possible to realize a novel game feature in which the player who is trying to determine the "remaining number of fluctuations" pays attention to the execution mode of the "specific effect", thereby increasing the interest in the game.

<Game machine B2>
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Subordinate to gaming machine B1.
The “specific effect” is a “customer waiting effect” that suggests that the game is not being played.
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In gaming machine B1,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific effect is a customer waiting effect suggesting that a game is not being played.

When searching for a gaming machine for playing a game, a normal player naturally tries to find a gaming machine with a smaller number of "remaining fluctuations". In this regard, in this gaming machine, the "customer waiting effect" is executed in a mode based on the "remaining fluctuation count". As a result, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a player who is looking for a game machine to play the game pays attention to the execution mode of the "customer waiting effect", thereby increasing the interest in the game.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for gaming machines used in gaming halls.

1 Pachinko machine (gaming machine) 24 First starting opening 25 Second starting opening 28 Large winning opening 35 Small winning opening 38 Specific opening 41 Effect display device 50 Segment display Part, 200...Main control board, 201...CPU (special symbol variation means, jackpot game execution means, game state setting means), 202...ROM, 220...Sub control board, 221...CPU.

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a special symbol variation means capable of executing a special symbol variation, which is a variable display of a special symbol, based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole;
a jackpot game execution means capable of executing a jackpot game when a jackpot variation in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed as the special symbol variation is performed;
a game state setting means capable of setting, as game states, a non-electric support state and an electric support state in which a game ball enters the starting port more frequently than the non-electric support state;
with
As the special symbol variation, in addition to the jackpot variation, a non-jackpot variation in which a symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed can be executed,
In a gaming machine capable of setting the electric support state based on the number of times of addiction, which is the number of non-jackpot fluctuations, reaching a specified number of times,
In the suggestible period, it is possible to suggest the remaining number of fluctuations, which is the number of the remaining non-jackpot fluctuations until the number of hits reaches the specified number of times,
A gaming machine, wherein the suggestable period can be set based on an employee operation, which is an operation by an employee of a gaming hall in which the gaming machine is installed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A first business day, which is one of the business days of the amusement hall, and a second business day, which is different from the first business day, can set different periods as the suggestible period. A game machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The suggestible period is a specific time zone,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific time period can be set based on the employee's operation. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
It is possible to display the period setting screen,
A gaming machine, wherein the suggestible period is set based on the employee's operation being performed while the period setting screen is displayed. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
It is possible to execute an external reset process for setting the number of times of addiction to 0 based on an external input,
The gaming machine, wherein the period setting screen is displayed based on the execution of the external reset process. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The remaining number of fluctuations is suggested by displaying a predetermined image,
A gaming machine characterized in that, based on the employee's operation, it is possible to set not only the suggestible period but also the type of image to be displayed to suggest the remaining number of fluctuations.

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