JP2023118526A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance that enhances the interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine according to the present invention, during the execution of a performance round game (a predetermined round-th round game after the start of a jackpot game), a stock performance ''suggesting that the start of a specific variation is pending'' can be executed, and the performance round game (how many rounds to execute the stock production after the start of the jackpot game) is determined on the basis of ''the number of specific fluctuations whose start is pending.'' For this reason, a player who is trying to recognize the ''number of specific fluctuations whose start is pending,'' can focus on whether or not the "stock performance" is executed in how many rounds after the start of the jackpot game (how many rounds after the start of the jackpot game are performance rounds), making it possible to increase interest in the game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

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.

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine is known in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board. In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined granting condition is established, a privilege is granted to the player. For example, when a game ball enters a starting hole provided in the game area, the identification information (such as special symbols) is variably displayed, and the identification information is stopped in a specific manner (such as a big hit symbol). There is a gaming machine that performs a specific game (for example, a jackpot game, etc.) in which a variable ball entrance is in a ball-enterable state.

In such gaming machines, various effects are generally performed. For example, in a gaming machine that performs the above-described specific game, an effect of displaying a character is performed to suggest the possibility that the identification information will be displayed in a specific manner during the variable display of the identification information (Patent Document 1). .

JP 2008-178756 A

However, the conventional technique described above is a technique well known to general players, and has a problem that it cannot sufficiently enhance the interest in the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an effect that enhances the enjoyment of 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.
Equipped with special symbol variation means capable of executing special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A specific variation can be executed as the special symbol variation,
A gaming machine capable of executing a stock effect suggesting that the start of the specific variation is pending,
The stock effect is executed at timing based on the number of the specific fluctuations whose start is pending.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game in which a round game is executed a plurality of times with the jackpot opened based on the result of the special symbol variation,
The stock effect is performed during execution of the effect round game, which is the round game for a predetermined number of times after the start of the jackpot game,
The predetermined number of times of the round game to be the effect round game may be determined based on the number of the specific fluctuations whose start is pending.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The larger the number of the specific variations whose start is being postponed, the easier it is for the round game to be played at a later timing to be determined as the effect round game.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Equipped with a specific area through which game balls can pass,
A privilege can be given to the player based on the game ball passing through the specific area during execution of the specific round game, which is the round game of the specific number of times after the start of the jackpot game,
The specific round game may be determined as the production round game.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is also possible that the larger the number of the specific variations whose start is pending, the easier it is for the specific round game to be determined as the performance round game.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the specific round game is determined as the production round game, the stock production may be executed at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
At the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area during execution of the specific round game, it is possible to execute a privilege giving effect that suggests that a privilege has been given to the player,
When the specific round game is determined as the effect round game, the stock effect can be executed instead of the privilege giving effect at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an effect that enhances the enjoyment of the game.

1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment; FIG. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board 20 of the first embodiment. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section 50 of the first embodiment; FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind per 1 type of 1st Example, and the kind per 2 types. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the first 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 first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode in the case of carrying out the variable display of the 2nd special figure in the electric sapo state of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by CPU201 of the main-control board 200 of 1st Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the first embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by CPU221 of the sub-control board 220 of 1st Example. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the first embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the "big-hit expectation degree" which the SP ready-to-win production|presentation of 1st Example suggests. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the state by which the kind of "special figure reservation" of 1st Example is memorize|stored. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the "stock effect" of the first embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the "stock effect execution process" performed by CPU221 of the sub-control board 220 of 1st Example. It is an explanatory diagram showing the execution probability of the "stock effect" of the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of a "stock effect" of a modified example of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing "effect area control processing" of a modification of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the probability of making the "effect area ER1" of the modified example of the first embodiment passable. It is a flowchart which shows the "stock effect execution process" of the modification of 1st Example. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing execution probabilities of a “stock effect” in a modified example of the first embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game of 2nd Example. 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 second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the progress mode in the case of carrying out the variable display of the 2nd special figure in the electric sapo state of 2nd Example. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the “stock effect” of the second embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the "stock effect execution process" of 2nd Example. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing execution probabilities of the “stock effect” of the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the “stock effect” of Modification 1 of the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing “effect area control processing” of modification 1 of the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing “stock effect execution processing” of modification 1 of the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing execution probabilities of the “stock effect” of the modified example 1 of the second embodiment; FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of the “stock effect” of Modified Example 2 of the second embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the "production round determination process" of the modified example 2 of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the probability that each round game of the modification 2 of 2nd Example is determined as a production|presentation round game. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing a “stock effect execution process” of modification 2 of the second embodiment; FIG.

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.
<<First embodiment - 1 type 2 type mixer>>
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. SP reach production:
F. Storage of special figure reservation in the sub-control board 220:
G. Stock rendition:
G-1. overview:
G-2. Stock effect execution processing:
H. Variant:
H-1. overview:
H-2. Rendering area control processing:
H-3. Stock effect execution processing:
<<Second Embodiment -V Accuracy>>
A. overview:
B. Types of jackpot games:
C. Game content:
D. Storage of special figure reservation in the sub-control board 220:
E. Stock rendition:
E-1. overview:
E-2. Stock effect execution processing:
F. Variant 1:
F-1. overview:
F-2. Rendering area control processing:
F-3. Stock effect execution processing:
G. Variant 2:
G-1. overview:
G-2. Production round decision processing:
G-3. Stock effect execution processing:

<<First embodiment - 1 type 2 type mixer>>
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 the first embodiment. The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is a so-called "1 type 2 type mixing machine". 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 the first 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. When it does, four game balls are put out to the player, and when the game balls enter the ball entrance 30, five game balls are put 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 the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the first 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 the first 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 first embodiment, the game state related to the frequency of entry of game balls into the second start 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 acquired. 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 first embodiment, as the first special symbols, 200 types of "jackpot symbols (jackpot patterns 101 to 300)" and one type of "loss pattern (loss pattern 401)" can be stopped and displayed. 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". Incidentally, even in the "big hit determination for the second special figure", it is determined as a "big hit" with a probability of about 1/300, and is determined as a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/6.

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 first 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 first embodiment, as such a jackpot game, it is possible to execute "1 kind of winning" and "2 kinds of winning" having 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 first embodiment, the round game is better when the second special symbol is stop-displayed with the big-hit symbol than when the first special symbol is stop-displayed with the big-hit symbol. A lot of times per type is performed. 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 first embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with any of the small winning symbols (when the result of the big winning determination for the second special symbol is "small winning") Then, a small winning game is performed in which the small winning opening 35 (see FIG. 2) is opened. 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 the first embodiment, when a small winning game is played, the game ball enters the small winning hole 35 with a probability of almost 100% if hitting to the right is performed. 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 first embodiment, when the variable display of the second special figure is performed, two kinds of wins may be 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.

Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, any one of the jackpot games of "6R electric sapo win", "10R electric sapo win one", and "10R electric sapo win two" is performed. In this case, the electric sapo state is set after the end of the big hit game, and this electric sapo state is set to 6 times of symbol variation games (first special figure and second special figure) unless a new big hit game is performed. is continuously set until the variable display of Then, when the symbol variation game is performed six times, 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 6 times. is set (an electric support state of 6 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 first embodiment, one round game ends when 10 game balls enter (10 counts) or when 30 seconds elapse. In one 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 first 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 reserve or the first special symbol Even if 2 special figure reservations are stored, big hit determination and 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 first embodiment, the normal symbols are a normal pattern 1100 with the left LED lit, a normal pattern 1101 with the right LED lit, and left and right ( It is possible to stop and display three types of symbols of the normal pattern off pattern 1102 that lights the LED of 2). 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 first 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). The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment can display (designed) patterns showing ten 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 first embodiment, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big winning symbol, one kind of winning is performed, but the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol. If it is, there is a probability of about 100% (via a small winning game) that 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"). ”) is displayed. 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. The variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can be regarded as "decorative design fluctuation", and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the ready-to-win effect can also be regarded as "ready-to-win effect executing means".

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, a "suspended image (for example, a circular image showing a ball)" indicating that the special symbol suspension is stored (that the start of the variable display of the special symbols is suspended) is displayed. Is displayed. Note that the “holding image” will be described later in detail.

<Main progress of the game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the game progresses mainly in the following manner. 7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing the progress of the main game in the first 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 sapo state of 6 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 sapo state of 6 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 1/6. 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 first 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%. 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 with six electric support times is set (ev.22). Among these, when the electric sapo state of 6 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 is performed for the number of times of the electric sapo (6 times) 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 first 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 big hit. In addition to the case where the symbols are stopped and displayed, the player can be made to feel that a big win game is being played even when the second special symbols are stopped and displayed with the small winning symbols. In other words, in the electric sapo state, the probability that the big hit pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the second special figure is about 1/300, and the probability that the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed is about 1/6. With a total probability of about 51/300, the player can be made to feel that a jackpot 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 first 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 first 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. If you do, 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 first 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 the first 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 the first embodiment, when the big win determination result is "big win", one of the plurality of types of big win symbols is stopped and displayed, and the big win determination result is "small win". In this case, 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 first embodiment, when the first special figure reservation is stored, a preliminary determination is made for the first special figure reservation. The result 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 first embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is a random number updated in the range of 0 to 65535 (a random number that can take 65536 values), the first special figure pending or If the big hit determination random number acquired as the second 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 a 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 1/6.

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 first embodiment, the jackpot patterns 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special patterns, and the jackpot patterns 501 to 500 as the second special patterns. 700 can be stopped and 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 the first 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 first 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 first embodiment, the number of round games during one type of winning differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbols 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-electrical support state or an electric support state (electrical support state with 6 electric 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 a pending image corresponding to the number of the first special figure reservations and the number of the second special figure reservations on the production display device 41. can be executed.

In addition, the ``CPU 201 of the main control board 200'' that executes the ``special symbol variation'' that is the variation display of the special symbols can also be regarded as the ``special symbol variation means'', and the big winning symbols and the small winning symbols are regarded as the ``specific mode''. It can also be caught, and a big hit game can be caught as a "specific game", and a big hit when a special pattern is stopped and displayed with a big hit pattern or a small hit pattern (specific mode) in the special pattern fluctuation display (special pattern fluctuation). The "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the game (specific game) can also be regarded as "specific game executing means". Further, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" which can set the non-electrical support state and the electric support state can be regarded as "game state setting means".

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, it detects that the special figure suspension is newly stored (that the special figure suspension is stored ), and perform a preliminary effect, which is an effect based on the preliminary determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41 . 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 same number of reservation images as the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number indicated by this command are displayed on 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.

As the reserved image, a circular image (for example, an image imitating a ball) is displayed. Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that displays the pending image can also be regarded as "holding image display means".

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 first 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 win 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. SP reach production:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, as the ready-to-win effect described above with reference to FIG. Specifically, the SP reach effect A in which the video of character A is displayed, the SP reach effect B in which the video of character B is displayed, the SP reach effect C in which the video of character C is displayed, and the video of character D are displayed. It is possible to execute the displayed SP reach effect D. These SP ready-to-win productions are performed after the normal ready-to-win production (ready-to-win production without displaying a video in which a character appears) is started (the left decorative pattern 41a and the right decorative pattern 41c are stopped and displayed with a pattern showing the same number). after a predetermined period of time).

Also, since the symbol variation performance is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, these SP ready-to-win performances performed as part of the symbol variation performance are also performed when the corresponding variation patterns are selected. Specifically, when the result of "jackpot judgment for the first special pattern" or "jackpot judgment for the second special pattern" is "big hit", when the variation pattern corresponding to each SP reach effect is selected, this After the SP ready-to-win production corresponding to the variation pattern is carried out, the symbol variation production is carried out in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in "double eyes". In addition, when the result of the "jackpot determination for the second special figure" is "small hit", when the variation pattern corresponding to each SP reach production is selected, the SP reach production corresponding to this variation pattern is performed. After that, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c stop and display as "double eyes", and a pattern variation effect is performed.

Also, when the result of "jackpot determination for the first special pattern" or "jackpot determination for the second special pattern" is "off", when a variation pattern corresponding to each SP reach effect is selected, this variation After the SP 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 stop-displayed as "separate eyes".

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

FIG. 14 shows the "big hit expectation" of the SP reach effects A to D. As shown in FIG. 14, the "big hit expectation" is 10% when the SP ready-to-win effect A is performed (the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with a 10% probability), When the SP ready-to-win production B is performed, it is 30% (decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a probability of 30%), and when the SP ready-to-win production C is performed, it is 40%. (Decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with double eyes with a probability of 40%), and when the SP reach effect D is performed, it is 50% (Decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed with a probability of 50%. It is displayed as a stop with double eyes).

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

In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, "when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed with a big win pattern" or "when the second special symbol is stop-displayed with a small win pattern", in other words, , When one type or two types are performed (when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with double eyes), the "execution probability of the SP reach effect A" is the lowest, and the "SP reach effect B "execution probability"→"execution probability of SP ready-to-win effect C"→"execution probability of SP 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 SP reach effect A" is the highest, and it decreases as "execution probability of SP reach effect B" → "execution probability of SP reach effect C" → "execution probability of SP reach effect D". is set to be

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

F. Storage of special figure reservation in the sub-control board 220:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the special figure suspension is stored on the main control board 200 side, the special figure suspension is also stored on the sub control board 220 side. Specifically, as described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a pre-determination result command toward the sub-control board 220 when storing the special figure reservation. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives this pre-determination result command, it stores the type of special figure reservation newly stored this time.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, as the types of special figure suspension, "missing suspension", "minor winning suspension", and "big winning suspension" can be stored. Among these, "disappearance suspension" is a special symbol suspension that triggers the start of variable display in which the special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) are stopped and displayed as misrepresentation symbols (separate eyes). That is, when the variable display of the special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is performed based on the "reservation of loss", the small winning game and the big winning game are not performed.

On the other hand, the "small hit reservation" is a special drawing reservation that triggers the start of variable display in which the special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) are stopped and displayed in the small winning symbols (doubles). That is, when the variable display of the special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is performed based on the "small hit reservation", the small hit game is performed by stop-displaying the small hit symbols, and then There will be 2 types of hits.

Further, "big hit pending" is a special figure pending that triggers the start of variable display in which the special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) are stop-displayed as the big winning symbols (doubles). That is, when the variable display of the special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is performed based on the "big hit reservation", one type of winning is performed by stopping displaying the big winning symbols.

In this way, both the "small winning reservation" and the "big winning reservation" are special drawing reservations that trigger the execution of the big winning game (per two types or one type). Therefore, in the first embodiment, when there is no particular distinction between 'small win pending' and 'big hit pending', they are collectively referred to simply as 'hit pending'.

Incidentally, the determination (detection) of the type of special figure reservation is, of course, performed based on the prior determination result (for example, information identifying the variation pattern, etc.) included in the prior determination result command.

FIG. 15 conceptually shows the "first special figure reservation-type storage area" and the "second special figure reservation-type storage area" secured in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220. FIG. In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the special figure suspension is newly stored, the type of the special figure suspension is set to "first special figure suspension - type storage area" or "second special figure suspension - type storage area" ”.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is provided with a "first special figure reservation-type storage area" for storing the type of the first special figure reservation. "1st special figure reservation - type storage area" corresponds to the upper limit number (4) of the first special figure reservation that can be stored, 4 consists of individual areas. In addition, the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 also secures a "second special figure reservation-type storage area" for storing the type of the second special figure reservation. This "second special figure reservation - type storage area" also corresponds to the upper limit number (4) that can be stored in the second special figure reservation, the first area, the second area, the third area, the fourth area It consists of four areas.

Then, in the "first special figure suspension-type storage area" and "second special figure suspension-type storage area", the types of each special figure suspension are stored according to the order in which each special figure suspension is stored. be. That is, the type of "special figure pending stored first (first)" is stored in the first area, the type of "special figure pending stored second" is stored in the second area, "3 The type of "special figure pending" stored in the third area is stored in the third area, and the type of "special figure pending stored in the fourth area" is stored in the fourth area.

In the example shown in FIG. 15, two first special figure suspensions are stored, the first stored first special figure suspension is "off suspension", and the second stored first It is illustrated that the special figure hold is also "off hold". In addition, four second special figure suspensions are stored, the first stored second special figure suspension is "small hit suspension", and the second stored second special figure suspension is It is exemplified that it is "loss reservation", the third stored second special symbol suspension is "big hit suspension", and the fourth stored second special symbol suspension is "loss suspension". .

In the "first special figure reservation-type storage area" and "second special figure reservation-type storage area", when the variable display of the special symbol is started (when the jackpot determination for the special figure reservation is performed), The type of special figure reservation that is stored is shifted. That is, when the variable display of the special symbols is started (when the jackpot determination for the special symbol reservation is performed), on the main control board 200 side, the first (first) stored special symbol reservation is erased. Therefore, corresponding to this, the type of special figure reservation stored in the first area is erased. And, along with this, the type of special figure reservation stored in the second area to the fourth area is shifted to the first area to the third area.

More specifically, the type of special figure reservation stored in the second area to the fourth area is carried up one by one in the storage order of the corresponding special figure reservation, so the type of special figure reservation is stored in the second area If so, the type of special figure suspension is moved to the first area and stored (shifted), and if the type of special figure suspension is stored in the third area, the type of special figure suspension is stored in the third area. Move to the second area and store (shift), and if the type of special figure reservation is stored in the fourth area, move the type of special figure reservation to the third area and store (shift).

In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 is based on the type of special figure reservation stored in the above-described "first special figure reservation-type storage area" and "second special figure reservation-type storage area", the reservation image display. Specifically, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stores only the first special figure suspension during the non-electric sapo state in which left-handed hitting is performed. Based on the type of special figure reservation, a reservation image corresponding to the first special figure reservation is displayed. Also, during the electric sapo state in which the right-handed strike is performed, the second special figure hold is exclusively stored, so based on the special figure hold stored in the "second special figure hold-type storage area", the second special Display the pending image corresponding to the picture pending.

G. Stock production:
G-1. overview :
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, "stock effect" is executed when a small winning game is executed. In the following, the "stock effect" will be explained, but first, the "privilege giving effect" will be explained as a preparation for it.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when a game ball enters the small winning hole 35 during a small winning game and enters the specific hole 38 (when it passes through the specific hole 38 ), a second win (jackpot game) is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, when the game ball enters the small winning opening 35 during the small winning game and the game ball enters the specific opening 38 (that is, after the small winning game is started When the first game ball enters the specific hole 38), the "privilege granting performance" is executed to suggest that the start of the second game (granting of the privilege) is confirmed. As this "privilege giving effect", an effect of displaying a gold letter "V" on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is executed.

When the game ball enters the specific opening 38 in this way, the two-type winning is started, so when the small winning game is started, the player hits to the right to make the game ball enter the small winning opening 35.例文帳に追加It will happen. However, if the first game ball enters the specific opening 38 after the small winning game is started, even if a new game ball enters the specific opening 38 after that (the small winning game is started Even if the second and subsequent game balls enter the specific slot 38 after the first game), the player is not given any privilege. Therefore, even during the small winning game, the player pays attention to the specific opening 38 during the ``period after the start of the small winning game and the first game ball enters the specific opening 38''. There is a risk that the game will be lost and the interest in the game will be reduced.

In this respect, as shown in FIG. 16, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the game ball after the second game after the start of the small winning game enters the specific hole 38, "stock effect" is performed. is considered to be executable. As this "stock effect", an effect of displaying a red letter "V" on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is executed. That is, the “stock effect” and the “privilege effect” are effects in which the same “V” character is displayed, but the colors (display modes) are different from each other. Note that the “stock effect” and the “privilege effect” may be effects in which the same “V” character is displayed, but the display size (display mode) is different from each other.

Such a "stock effect" is an effect suggesting that "minor win pending" or "big win pending" is stored. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 15, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the type of special figure suspension is stored. Detects the memory status of Then, the "stock effect" is executed based on this memory state. In addition, in the first embodiment, when there is no particular distinction between the "small hit reservation" and the "big hit reservation", they are collectively referred to simply as the "hit reservation". Further, in the first embodiment, the number of "hit pending" stored is also referred to as "stock number". For example, when a special figure reservation as illustrated in FIG. 15 is stored, the "number of stocks" is two in total of one "small hit reservation" and one "big hit reservation".

As described above, the "stock effect" is performed based on the stored state of the "hit pending". Therefore, the "stock effect" can be regarded as an effect suggesting that the "hit pending" is remembered, and can also be regarded as a effect suggesting whether or not the "hit pending" is remembered. It can also be regarded as a production that suggests the number of stocks. Furthermore, the ``stock performance'' can be regarded as a performance performed based on the fact that the ``hit suspension'' is stored, and can also be viewed as a performance performed based on whether or not the ``hit suspension'' is stored. It can also be regarded as a production that is performed based on the "number of stocks".

In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the "stock effect" as described above can be executed, but when the small winning game ends, the "total effect" is executed. This "total effect" is the sum of the number of executions of the "privilege granting effect" and the number of executions of the "stock effect" performed during the execution of the small winning game ("V total number of times" in the first embodiment). It is a production that suggests As this "total effect", for example, the display screen of the effect display device 41 displays the same number of "V" characters as the "V total number of times", or displays a number indicating the "V total number of times". I do. As the "V total number of times", only the number of executions of the "stock effect" excluding the number of times of execution of the "privilege giving effect" may be adopted.

G-2. Stock effect execution processing:
FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of "stock effect execution processing". This process is a process for executing the "stock effect", and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 milliseconds).

When the "stock effect execution process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not a small winning game is being executed (S1000). Then, when the small winning game is being executed (S1000: yes), it is determined whether or not the "privilege giving effect" has been executed (S1002). That is, it is determined whether or not it is after the first game ball enters the specific hole 38 after the start of the small winning game (after the second winning is confirmed). As a result, when the "privilege giving effect" has been executed (S1002: yes), it is determined whether or not a new game ball has entered the specific opening 38 (S1004). That is, by performing the judgment processing of S1002 and S1004, it is judged whether or not it is the timing when the game ball after the second game enters the specific hole 38 after the small hit game is started.

As a result, when it is the timing when the game ball after the second game has entered the specific hole 38 after the start of the small hit game (S1004: yes), the "stock effect lottery" is executed (S1006). Although details will be described later, the “stock effect lottery” is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the “stock effect”. Then, as a result of this "stock effect lottery", when it is decided to execute the "stock effect" (S1008: yes), the "stock effect" is executed (S1010). In addition, when it is the end timing of the small winning game (S1012: yes), the "total effect" suggesting the "V total number of times" is executed (S1014).

FIG. 18 shows the probability that the execution of the "stock effect" is determined in the "stock effect lottery" (S1006 in FIG. 17), in other words, the probability of execution of the "stock effect". As shown in FIG. 18, in the "stock effect lottery", the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the "number of stocks", (In this specification, it is also referred to as "entering order A"). Then, based on the "number of stocks" and the "entering rank A", it is determined whether or not to execute the "stock effect". That is, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability based on the "number of stocks" and the "entering rank A".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(a), when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "stock effect" is not executed regardless of the "entering rank A". On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", if the "entering rank A" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 10%, and the "entering rank A ” is the third one, the “stock effect” is executed with a probability of 15%. If the "order A" is the fifth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 25%.

Also, if the "number of stocks" is "2", if the "entering rank A" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 20%, and the "entering rank A" is 3. If it is the first hit, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 25%, and if the "entering position A" is the fourth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 30%, and the "entering position A" is executed. is the fifth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 35%. Also, when the "number of stocks" is "3", if the "entering order A" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 30%, and the "entering order A" is 3. If it is the first one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 35%, and if the "entering position A" is the fourth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 40%, and the "entering position A" is executed. is the fifth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 45%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "4", if the "entering rank A" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the "entering rank A" is 3. If it is the first one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 85%, and if the "entering position A" is the fourth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 90%, and the "entering position A" is executed. is the fifth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 95%.

Thus, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the later the "entering order A" of the game ball newly entering the specific hole 38 (the more game balls entering the specific hole 38, the ) It is decided to execute “stock production” with a high probability. Also, the greater the number of stocks, the higher the probability (higher frequency) of executing the stock effect. This can also be interpreted as the number of executions of the "stock effect" being the number of times based on the "number of stocks".

Incidentally, the "stock effect" may be executed with the probability shown in FIG. 18(b). That is, when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "stock effect" is not executed regardless of the "entering rank A". On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", if the "entering rank A" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "entering balls" If the rank is A", the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 5%.

Also, if the "number of stocks" is "2", if the "entering rank A" is the third, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "entering rank A" is executed. If so, execute "stock effect" with a probability of 5%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "3", if the "entering rank A" is the fourth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "entering rank A" is executed. If so, execute "stock effect" with a probability of 5%. Also, when the "stock number" is "4", if the "entering rank A" is the fifth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "entering rank A" is executed. If so, execute "stock effect" with a probability of 5%.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the "entering order A" of the game ball newly entered into the specific hole 38 is the "entering order A" corresponding to the "number of stocks", The "stock effect" may be executed at a higher probability than in the case of other "entering rank A".

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the first game ball enters the specific hole 38 (passes through the specific hole 38) during the small winning game, "execution of 2 types of winning" is executed. Confirm (a privilege is given to the player). In such a gaming machine, conventionally, even if the second and subsequent game balls enter the specific hole 38 during the small winning game, no benefits are given (entering the specific hole 38 is invalid). Therefore), other than "the timing at which the first game ball enters the specific opening 38 during the small winning game" (after the first gaming ball enters the specific opening 38 during the small winning game ) makes it difficult to draw the player's attention to the specific port 38 .

In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the second and subsequent game balls enter the specific hole 38 during the small winning game (based on the ball entering the specific hole 38 which would otherwise be invalid) ), a “stock effect” may be executed. For this reason, the player is can be made to pay attention to the specific port 38, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced. In addition, "the timing at which the first game ball enters the specific hole 38 during the small winning game" and "the timing at which the second and subsequent game balls enter the specific hole 38" Triggered by the occurrence of the mutually identical event of "entering a ball into a specific port 38", mutually different events of "confirmation of execution for two types (execution of privilege giving performance)" and "execution of stock performance" are generated. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, during the small winning game, after the first game ball enters the specific hole 38, the timing at which a new game ball enters the specific hole 38 ( The "stock effect" may be executed at a plurality of timings among the timings when the ball entry order A is the second to fifth balls. The number of execution times (execution frequency) of this "stock effect" is the number of times based on the "number of stocks". For this reason, even after the first game ball enters the specific hole 38 during the small winning game, the player who tries to recognize the "number of stocks" is asked to repeat the specific hole a plurality of times. A game ball can be made to enter 38, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the number of executions of the "stock effect" during the small winning game is the number of times based on the "number of stocks". A "total effect" indicating the number of executions of the "stock effect" during the game (or the number of times obtained by adding the number of executions of the privilege giving effect) (V total number of times) is executed. As a result, the player can easily recognize the number of executions of the ``stock effect'' during the small winning game, and furthermore, can easily estimate the number of the ``stock number'', thereby increasing the amusement of the game. becomes possible.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the game ball enters the specific hole 38 and the "execution of two types" is confirmed, the character "V" is displayed to display the "privilege grant effect". is executed, the character "V" is displayed even in the "stock effect". In this way, the value of the ``stock effect'' felt by the player can be brought closer to the value of the ``privilege granting effect (confirmation of execution per two types)'', and the value of the ``stock effect'' felt by the player can be improved. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the "stock effect" and the "privilege granting effect" have the same effect of displaying the letter "V", but the display mode of the letter (color, display size, etc.) ) are different from each other. In this way, while the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player is brought closer to the value of the "privilege grant effect (confirmation of execution per two types)", the difference between the "stock effect" and the "privilege effect" can be realized in the game. It is possible to make the person recognize it and enhance the interest in the game.

It should be noted that the variable display of the special symbols stop-displayed with the big-hit symbols and the variable display of the special symbols stopped-displayed with the small-hit symbols can be regarded as the "specific variation", and the "big-hit suspension" is stored. , The fact that "small hit pending" is stored can be regarded as "the start of a specific variation is suspended", and the "number of stocks" is "the number of specific variations whose start is suspended" can also be captured. Also, the "specific opening 38" can be regarded as a "specific area", and during a small winning game can be regarded as a "specific period".

H. Variant:
H-1. overview :
Next, a modified example of the first embodiment will be described. In the modified example of the first embodiment, a “performance area ER1” (not shown) is provided inside the small winning opening 35 . This "effect area ER1" is provided at a position through which a game ball that enters the small winning opening 35 can pass, for example, is provided near the specific opening 38. As shown in FIG.

In addition, a movable piece (not shown) is provided upstream of the "performance area ER1". It becomes an impassable state in which it is not possible to On the other hand, when the movable piece is in the predetermined open position, the "production area ER1" becomes a passable state through which the game ball can pass.

The process of moving the movable piece to the open position or the closed position, in other words, the process of making the "rendering area ER1" passable or impassable is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 operating a predetermined motor, solenoid, or the like. It is done by driving. Also, various well-known techniques can be adopted as the configuration related to the above-described "effect area ER1".

As shown in FIG. 19, in the modification of the first embodiment, the "number of stocks" is detected at the timing when the small winning game is started. Then, based on this "number of stocks", it is possible to change the "effect area ER1" from the impassable state to the passable state.

If the "performance area ER1" is passable, the game ball entering the small winning hole 35 can pass through the "performance area ER1". When the game ball entering the small winning hole 35 passes through the "effect area ER1", the same "stock effect" as in the above-described first embodiment can be executed. That is, in the modification of the first embodiment, the "stock effect" can be executed not when the game ball enters the specific opening 38 but when the game ball passes through the "effect area ER1". there is

In addition, even in the modification of the first embodiment, 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 above-described first embodiment Executes the same "privilege granting effect". Further, when the small winning game ends, the same "total effect" as in the above-described first embodiment is executed.

H-2. Effect area control processing:
FIG. 20 shows a flowchart of "effect area control processing". This processing is processing for making the "effect area ER1" passable or impassable, and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 msec).

When the "production area control process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not it is time to start the small winning game (S1100). Then, when it is time to start the small winning game (S1100: yes), the "production area change lottery" is executed (S1102). Although the details will be described later, the "rendering area change lottery" is a lottery for determining whether or not to change the "rendering area ER1" from the impassable state to the passable state.

Then, when it is determined in this "rendering area change lottery" to change the "rendering area ER1" from the impassable state to the passable state (S1104: yes), the "rendering area ER1" can be passed from the impassable state. state (S1106). In addition, when the "production area ER1" can be passed, before the small winning game ends (for example, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the small winning game is started), or the small winning game ends. At this time, the "performance area ER1" is set to an impassable state.

FIG. 21 shows the probability that it is decided to change the "production area ER1" to the passable state in the "production area change lottery" (S1102 in FIG. 20). is shown. As shown in FIG. 21, in the "effect area change lottery", the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not to change the "effect area ER1" to a passable state based on the "number of stocks". In other words, the "production area ER1" becomes passable with a probability based on the "number of stocks".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "production area ER1" is not changed to a passable state (it remains in a passable state). On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", the "production area ER1" is changed to a passable state with a probability of 40%, and if the "number of stocks" is "2", , ``Production area ER1'' is changed to a passable state with a probability of 60%, and if the ``Number of stocks'' is ``3'', ``Production region ER1'' is changed to a passable state with a probability of 80%. , when the "number of stocks" is "4", the "performance area ER1" is changed to a passable state with a probability of 100%.

Thus, in the modified example of the first embodiment, when the small winning game is started, the higher the "number of stocks", the higher the probability (probability based on the number of stocks) that the "production area ER1" can be passed. change state.

H-3. Stock effect execution processing:
FIG. 22 shows a flowchart of "stock effect execution processing" in the modification of the first embodiment. This process is a process for executing the "stock effect" in the modified example of the first embodiment, and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 ms).

When the "stock effect execution process" in the modified example of the first embodiment is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the small winning game is being executed (S1200). Then, when the small winning game is being executed (S1200: yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball has newly passed through the "production area ER1" (S1202). Incidentally, if the "production area ER1" is not in a passable state (if it remains in a non-passable state), the game ball will not pass through the "production area ER1" as a matter of course.

As a result of the determination process of S1202, when the game ball has passed through the "effect area ER1" (S1202: yes), the "stock effect lottery" in the modification of the first embodiment is executed (S1204). Although details will be described later, this "stock effect lottery" is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the "stock effect". Then, as a result of this "stock effect lottery", when it is decided to execute the "stock effect" (S1206: yes), the "stock effect" is executed (S1208). Moreover, when it is the end timing of the small winning game (S1210: yes), the "total effect" suggesting the "V total number of times" is executed (S1212).

FIG. 23 shows the probability of execution of the "stock effect" being determined in the "stock effect lottery" (S1204 in FIG. 22) in the modification of the first embodiment, in other words, the probability of execution of the "stock effect". ing. As shown in FIG. 23, in the "stock effect lottery" in the modified example of the first embodiment, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the "number of stocks" and "the passing of the newly detected effect area ER1 is small. It detects how many times the winning game has passed since the start of the game (also referred to as "passing order A" in this specification). Then, based on the "number of stocks" and the "passing order A", it is determined whether or not to execute the "stock effect". That is, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability based on the "number of stocks" and the "passing order A".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23(a), when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "stock effect" is not executed regardless of the "passing order A". On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", if the "passing order A" is the first, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 10%, and the "passing order A" is If it is the second one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 15%, and if the "passing order A" is the third one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 20%, and the "passing order A" is executed. If it is the fourth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 25%.

Also, if the "number of stocks" is "2", if the "passing order A" is the first, the "stock effect" will be executed with a probability of 20%, and the "passing order A" will be the second. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 25%, and if the "passing order A" is the third, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 30%, and the "passing order A" is the fourth. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 35%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "3", if the "passing order A" is the first item, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 30%, and the "passing order A" is the second item. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 35%, and if the "passing order A" is the third, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 40%, and the "passing order A" is the fourth. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 45%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "4", if the "passing order A" is the first item, the "stock effect" will be executed with a probability of 80%, and the "passing order A" will be the second item. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 85%, and if the "passing order A" is the third, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 90%, and the "passing order A" is the fourth. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 95%.

Thus, in the modified example of the first embodiment, the later the "passing order A" of the game ball that has newly passed through the "production area ER1" (when more game balls pass through the "production area ER1" The "stock effect" is executed with a high probability (high frequency). Also, the greater the number of stocks, the higher the probability of executing the stock effect. This can also be interpreted as the number of executions of the "stock effect" being the number of times based on the "number of stocks".

Incidentally, the "stock effect" may be executed with the probability shown in FIG. 23(b). That is, when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "stock effect" is not executed regardless of the "passing order A". On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", if the "passing order A" is the first item, the "stock effect" will be executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "passing order A" will be executed. ”, the “stock effect” is executed with a probability of 5%.

Also, if the "number of stocks" is "2", if the "passing order A" is the second item, the "stock effect" will be executed with a probability of 80%, and if it is any other "passing order A" Executes "stock effect" with a probability of 5%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "3", if the "passing order A" is the third item, the "stock effect" will be executed with a probability of 80%, and if it is other "passing order A" Executes "stock effect" with a probability of 5%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "4", if the "passing order A" is the 4th item, the "stock effect" will be executed with a probability of 80%, and if it is any other "passing order A" Executes "stock effect" with a probability of 5%.

Thus, in the modified example of the first embodiment, when the "passing order A" of the game ball newly passing through the "production area ER1" is the "passing order A" corresponding to the "number of stocks", other The "stock effect" may be executed with a higher probability than in the case of the "passing order A".

As described above, in the modified example of the first embodiment, the "stock effect" may be performed when the game ball passes through the "effect area ER1". Therefore, it is possible to make the player, who expects that the "hit hold" is memorized, aim for the game ball to pass through the "performance area ER1", thereby increasing the interest in the game. becomes.

In addition, in the modification of the first embodiment, based on whether or not "hit hold" is stored, the "production area ER1" becomes passable, and when the game ball passes through this "production area ER1", "Stock production" may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who expects that the "hit hold" is stored pay attention to whether or not the "performance area ER1" becomes passable. becomes passable, the game ball can be made to aim to pass through the "performance area ER1", making it possible to heighten the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the modification of the first embodiment, during the small winning game, a plurality of timings (timings at which the passage order A is the 1st to 4th) at which the new game ball passes through the "production area ER1" "Stock production" may be executed at the timing. The number of execution times (execution frequency) of this "stock effect" is the number of times based on the "number of stocks". Therefore, the player who wants to recognize the "number of stocks" can try to let the game ball pass through the "performance area ER1" a plurality of times, thereby enhancing the interest in the game. .

In addition, in the modification of the first embodiment, the number of executions of the "stock effect" during the small winning game is the number of times based on the "number of stocks", but when the small winning game ends, the small winning game The "total effect" indicating the number of times of execution of the "stock effect" (or the number of times obtained by adding the number of times of execution of the privilege giving effect) (V total number of times) is executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the number of executions of the "stock effect" during the small winning game, and to easily estimate the "number of stocks" (or whether or not the winning reservation is stored). It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the modification of the first embodiment, when the game ball enters the specific hole 38 and the "execution of two types" is confirmed, the "privilege grant effect" displaying the letter "V" is performed. When executed, the character "V" is displayed even in the "stock effect". In this way, the value of the ``stock effect'' felt by the player can be brought closer to the value of the ``privilege granting effect (confirmation of execution per two types)'', and the value of the ``stock effect'' felt by the player can be improved. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the modified example of the first embodiment, the "stock effect" and the "privilege effect" have the same effect of displaying the letter "V", but the display mode of the letter (color, display size, etc.) are different from each other. In this way, while the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player is brought closer to the value of the "privilege grant effect (confirmation of execution per two types)", the difference between the "stock effect" and the "privilege effect" can be realized in the game. It is possible to make the person recognize it and enhance the interest in the game.

<<Second Embodiment -V Accuracy>>
Next, the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment will be explained. The pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment is a so-called "V definite machine". In the following description, the description of the same configuration as that of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

A. overview :
In the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a small winning pattern (it is not determined as a small winning in the big winning determination), and is lost. Symbols or big win symbols are stopped and displayed (there is no small win game, and thus no double win). Therefore, the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment does not have the configuration related to the small winning symbols (small winning game) in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment.

Further, the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment has a first big prize hole and a second big prize hole instead of the big prize hole 28. - 特許庁Of these, the first big winning hole is provided at the same position as the big winning hole 28 of the first embodiment (position where left-handed game balls and right-handed game balls can enter). It has the same configuration as the winning opening 28 . On the other hand, the second big winning hole is provided at the same position as the small winning hole 35 of the first embodiment (the position where the right-handed game ball can enter). It has the same configuration as the winning opening 35 .

In the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, the round game other than the fourth round game after the start of the big win game is set as the "normal round game", and the fourth round game after the start of the big win game. A round game is set as an "attack round game". Among these, in the "normal round game", the first big winning hole is in an open state, and in the "attack round game", the second big winning hole is in an open state.

Incidentally, the "normal round game" ends when 10 game balls enter the first big winning hole (the first big winning hole becomes closed). Also, when one game ball enters the first big winning hole, ten game balls are paid out. On the other hand, the "attack round game" ends when 10 game balls enter the second big winning hole (the second big winning hole becomes closed). Also, when one game ball enters the second big winning hole, ten game balls are paid out.

In such a pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, not only the non-electrical support state and the electric support state but also the "low probability state" and the "high probability state" can be set as the game state. The "low probability state" is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is low (probability of 1/300), and the "high probability state" is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is high. (probability of 1 in 100). The game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to "low probability state" or "high probability state" as follows.

That is, inside the second big prize winning opening, a specific opening (the same specific opening as the specific opening 38 of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment) is provided. Then, when the jackpot game is performed, the game ball enters the second big winning hole during execution of the "attack round game (fourth round game)", and the game ball enters the specific hole. Then, the "high probability state" is set after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the specific hole, the "low probability state" is set after the jackpot game ends.

B. Type of jackpot game:
FIG. 24 shows the types of jackpot games that can be executed in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment. In the pachinko machine A1 of the second embodiment, at least one of the "number of round games" and the "possibility of a game ball entering a specific hole" in one jackpot game depends on the type of jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed. different.

In FIG. 24, "10R" indicates that 10 round games are played, and "16R" indicates that 16 round games are played. In addition, "V long" indicates that it is easy for a game ball to enter a specific hole in an "attack round game", and "V short" indicates that a game ball enters a specific hole in an "attack round game". It shows that it is difficult to enter the ball.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, the second big winning hole is opened in the "attack round game" in the jackpot game, and at this time, the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is a specific hole. When the ball is entered, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to "high probability state and electric support state (also referred to as "high probability/electric support state" in this specification)", and the game ball is specified. If the ball does not enter the mouth, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to "low probability state and electric support state (also referred to as "low probability/electric support state" in this specification)".

Although illustration is omitted, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, by adjusting the operation mode of the movable member provided in the specific opening, the "possibility of the game ball entering the specific opening" is determined between the big win games. (A well-known configuration can be adopted). That is, by adjusting the operation mode of the movable member, in the jackpot game with "V long" shown in FIG. It is easy to enter the ball (it is easy to set a high probability / electric sapo state), and in a big hit game with "V short" (also referred to as a "V short" big hit game in this specification), It is more difficult for a game ball to enter a specific hole than in a "V-long" jackpot game (it is difficult to set a high-probability electric sapo state). Therefore, it can be said that the "V long" jackpot game is more advantageous (valued) jackpot game for the player than the "V short" jackpot game.

In addition, when the "high probability/electrical support state (so-called variable probability state)" is set, this "high probability/electrical support state" is continued until the next jackpot game is started. On the other hand, when "low probability/electrical support state (so-called time saving state)" is set, this "low probability/electrical support state" is 100 times of symbols unless a jackpot game is performed on the way. It continues until the variable game is performed, and then "low probability/non-electric support state (so-called normal state)" is set.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25% probability), a "16 RV long" jackpot game, that is, 16 round games are performed, and a jackpot game in which "high probability/electrical support state" is likely to be set is performed. Also, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 151 to 200 (with a probability of 25% when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern), the "10RV long" jackpot game, that is, , 10 round games are performed, and a jackpot game in which a "high probability/electrical support state" is easily set is performed.

Also, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed in the jackpot patterns 201 to 250 (with a probability of 25% when the first special figure is stopped and displayed in the jackpot pattern), the "16RV short" jackpot game, that is, , 16 round games are performed, and a jackpot game is performed in which it is difficult to set the "high probability/electrical support state". Also, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with jackpot patterns 251 to 300 (with a probability of 25% when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a big hit pattern), the "10 RV short" jackpot game, that is, , 10 round games are performed, and a jackpot game is performed in which it is difficult to set the "high probability/electrical support state".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24(b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 501 to 580 (with a probability of 40% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols). , When the "16 RV long" jackpot game is performed and the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot patterns 581 to 660 (with a probability of 40% when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern). , a jackpot game of "10 RV long" is performed. In addition, when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot patterns 661 to 680 (with a probability of 20% when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern), the "16RV short" jackpot game is performed. If the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 681 to 700 (with a probability of 20% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern), the "10 RV short" jackpot game is performed. will be

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern, a jackpot game is played in which the "high probability/electrical support state" is likely to be set with a probability of 50%. , When the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a big-hit symbol, a big-hit game in which the "high-probability/electrical support state" is likely to be set is performed with a probability of 80%. Therefore, it can be said that the variation display of the second special figure is a symbol variation game more advantageous to the player than the variation display of the first special figure.

C. Game content:
In the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, the game progresses mainly in the following manner. During the "low probability/non-electric support state", even if the game ball is passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the frequency of the second start port 25 being open is low, so even if "right hitting" is performed, the second It is difficult to enter a game ball into the starting port 25.例文帳に追加Therefore, during the "low probability/non-electric support state", as shown in FIG. (also referred to as "game") is mainly performed. When the game ball enters the first starting hole 24 by performing "left-handed" (ev.1), the variable display of the first special figure is performed (ev.2). In the jackpot judgment during the "low probability / non-electric support state", it is judged to be a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/300, so in most cases, the first special figure will be stopped and displayed as a missing pattern (ev .3). While such variable display of the first special symbol is repeated, when the big hit determination of the first special symbol is determined as "big hit", the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.4), and the big winning game is played. is performed (ev.5).

Then, when the jackpot game ends, if the game ball does not enter the specific hole during the execution of the "attack round game", the "low probability/electrical support state" is set (ev.6), and the "attack round game" is set. When a game ball enters a specific hole during execution of a game, the state is set to "high probability/power supply state" (ev.7). In these game states, the game progresses in the mode shown in FIG. 26, which will be described later. When the symbol variation game is performed, the "low probability/non-electric support state" is set again (ev.8). That is, the game in the mode described above with reference to FIG. 25 is played again. On the other hand, when the "high probability/electrical support state" is set (ev.7), the "high probability/electrical support state" continues until the next big hit game is played.

On the other hand, during the "low probability/electrical sapo state" or "high probability/electrical sapo state", the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in an open state is high, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 25. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26, a game aiming at a ball entering the second start hole 25 by performing a "right-handed hit" (hereinafter also referred to as a "second special-feature-based game") is mainly played. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (ev.11), the variable display of the second special figure is performed (ev.12). In this case, the probability of being judged as a "jackpot" in the jackpot judgment is about 1/300 in the "low probability/electrical support state", and about 100 in the "high probability/electrical support state". 1/1. Therefore, not only during the "low probability / electric support state", but also during the "high probability / electric support state", in most cases, the second special figure will be stopped with a lost pattern (ev.13) . While such variable display of the second special symbol is repeated, if the second special symbol is determined to be a "big hit" in the big hit determination, the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed (ev.14), and the big winning game is played. is performed (ev.15).

Then, when the jackpot game ends, if the game ball does not enter the specific hole during the execution of the "attack round game", the "low probability/electrical support state" is set (ev.16), and the "attack round game" is set. When a game ball enters a specific hole during execution of a game, the state is set to "high probability/power supply state" (ev.17). In these game states, the game progresses in the manner described above with reference to FIG. When the symbol variation game is performed, the "low probability/non-electric support state" is set again (ev.18). That is, the game of the mode described above with reference to FIG. 25 is played. On the other hand, when the "high probability/electrical support state" is set (ev.17), the "high probability/electrical support state" continues until the next big hit game is played.

D. Storage of special figure reservation in the sub-control board 220:
Also in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, the type of special figure reservation is stored on the sub-control board 220 side in the same manner as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment. However, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, since the special symbols are not stopped and displayed as small winning symbols, "small winning pending" is not stored as the type of special symbol pending, and "big winning pending" is not stored. ' or 'off pending'.

Also, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the type of the first special figure suspension is stored in the "first special figure suspension - type storage area", and the second special figure suspension is It is stored in the "second special figure reservation-type storage area". These special figure reservations are stored according to the order in which the respective special figure reservations are stored.

E. Stock production:
E-1. overview :
Here, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, the "stock effect" is executed when the jackpot game is executed. In the following, the "stock effect" of the second embodiment will be described, but as a preparation for that, first, the "privilege giving effect" of the second embodiment will be described.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole during the "attack round game" and the game ball enters the specific hole (passes the specific area Then), "high probability state (high probability, electric support state)" is set after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27, when the game ball enters the second large winning hole during the "attack round game" and the game ball enters the specific hole (that is, the attack round game is started) When the first game ball enters the specific hole after that), a ``privilege giving performance'' indicating that the setting of the ``high probability state'' (granting of a privilege) is confirmed is executed. As this "privilege giving effect", an effect of displaying a gold letter "V" on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is executed.

Since the "high probability state" is set when the game ball enters the specific hole in this way, when the "attack round game" is started, the player tries to enter the game ball into the second big winning hole. You will be hitting right. However, if the first game ball enters the specific hole after the attack round game is started, even if a new game ball enters the specific hole after that (after the attack round game is started) Even if the second and subsequent game balls enter the specific hole), the player is not given any privilege. For this reason, even during the "attack round game", during the "period after the start of the attack round game and after the first game ball enters the specific hole", the player pays attention to the specific hole. There is a risk that the game will be lost and the interest in the game will be reduced.

In this respect, as shown in FIG. 27, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, when the game ball after the second game enters the specific hole after the start of the "attack round game", the "stock effect ” is considered to be feasible. As this "stock effect", an effect of displaying a red letter "V" on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is executed. That is, the “stock effect” and the “privilege effect” are effects in which the same “V” character is displayed, but the colors (display modes) are different from each other. Note that the “stock effect” and the “privilege effect” may be effects in which the same “V” character is displayed, but the display size (display mode) is different from each other.

Such a "stock effect" is a effect suggesting that the "jackpot pending" is stored. That is, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, since the type of special figure suspension is stored, the stored state of "big hit suspension" is detected based on the stored content. Then, the "stock effect" is executed based on this memory state. Incidentally, in the second embodiment, the number of stored "jackpot pending" is also referred to as "stock number". For example, if two "jackpot pending" are stored, the "number of stocks" is also two.

As described above, the "stock effect" is performed based on the storage state of the "jackpot pending". Therefore, the ``stock effect'' can be regarded as an effect suggesting that the ``jackpot pending'' is remembered, and can also be regarded as a effect suggesting whether or not the ``jackpot pending'' is remembered. It can also be regarded as a production that suggests the number of stocks. Further, the ``stock performance'' can be regarded as a performance performed based on the memory of the ``reservation of the big win'', and can be regarded as a performance performed based on whether or not the ``reservation of the big win'' is stored. It can also be regarded as a production that is performed based on the "number of stocks".

In the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, the "stock effect" as described above can be executed, but when the "attack round game" (or the jackpot game) ends, the "total effect" is executed. This "total effect" is the total number of executions of the "privilege granting effect" and the number of executions of the "stock effect" performed during the execution of the "attack round game" (in the second embodiment, "V total It is a production that suggests the number of times. As this "total effect", for example, the display screen of the effect display device 41 displays the same number of "V" characters as the "V total number of times", or displays a number indicating the "V total number of times". I do. As the "V total number of times", only the number of executions of the "stock effect" excluding the number of times of execution of the "privilege giving effect" may be adopted.

E-2. Stock effect execution processing:
FIG. 28 shows a flowchart of "stock effect execution processing" in the second embodiment. This process is a process for executing the "stock effect" of the second embodiment, and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 milliseconds).

When the "stock effect execution process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the "attack round game" is being executed (S1300). Then, when the "attack round game" is being executed (S1300: yes), it is determined whether or not the "privilege giving effect" has been executed (S1302). That is, it is determined whether or not it is after the first game ball enters the specific hole after the "attack round game" is started (after the setting of the high probability state is confirmed). As a result, when the "privilege giving effect" has been executed (S1302: yes), it is determined whether or not a new game ball has entered the specific opening (S1304). That is, by performing the determination processing of S1302 and S1304, it is determined whether or not it is the timing at which the second or subsequent game ball enters the specific hole after the "attack round game" is started.

As a result, when it is the timing when the game ball after the second game after the start of the "attack round game" enters the specific hole (S1304: yes), the "stock effect lottery" is executed (S1306). . Although details will be described later, the “stock effect lottery” is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the “stock effect”. Then, as a result of this "stock effect lottery", when it is decided to execute the "stock effect" (S1308: yes), the "stock effect" is executed (S1310). Also, when it is the end timing of the "attack round game" (or the jackpot game) (S1312: yes), the "total effect" suggesting the "V total number of times" is executed (S1314).

FIG. 29 shows the probability that the execution of the "stock effect" is determined in the "stock effect lottery" (S1306 in FIG. 28) in the second embodiment, in other words, the probability of execution of the "stock effect" in the second embodiment. It is shown. As shown in FIG. 29, in the "stock effect lottery" in the second embodiment, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the "number of stocks" and "the ball entered into the specific opening newly detected this time is an attack round game." (In this specification, it is also referred to as "entering order B"). Then, based on the "number of stocks" and the "entering rank B", it is determined whether or not to execute the "stock effect". That is, the "stock effect" in the second embodiment is executed with a probability based on the "number of stocks" and the "entering rank B".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29(a), when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "stock effect" is not executed regardless of the "entering rank B". On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", if the "entering rank B" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 10%, and the "entering rank B" is executed. ” is the third one, the “stock effect” is executed with a probability of 15%. If the rank B" is the fifth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 25%.

Also, if the "number of stocks" is "2", if the "entering rank B" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 20%, and the "entering rank B" is 3. If it is the first hit, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 25%, and if the "entering position B" is the fourth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 30%, and the "entering position B" is executed. is the fifth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 35%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "3", if the "entering order B" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 30%, and the "entering order B" is 3. If it is the first one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 35%, and if the "entering position B" is the fourth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 40%, and the "entering position B" is executed. is the fifth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 45%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "4", if the "entering order B" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the "entering order B" is 3. If it is the first one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 85%, and if the "entering position B" is the fourth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 90%, and the "entering position B" is executed. is the fifth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 95%.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, the later the "entering order B" of the game ball newly entering the specific hole is, the higher the "entering order B" is (the more game balls enter the specific hole). It is decided to execute "stock production" with probability. Also, the greater the number of stocks, the higher the probability (higher frequency) of executing the stock effect. This can also be interpreted as the number of executions of the "stock effect" being the number of times based on the "number of stocks".

Incidentally, the "stock effect" may be executed with the probability shown in FIG. 29(b). That is, when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "stock effect" is not executed regardless of the "entering rank B". On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", if the "entering rank B" is the second, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "entering balls" If the rank is "B", the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 5%.

Also, when the "number of stocks" is "2", if the "entering rank B" is the third, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "entering rank B" is executed. If so, execute "stock effect" with a probability of 5%. In addition, when the "stock number" is "3", if the "entering rank B" is the fourth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "entering rank B" is executed. If so, execute "stock effect" with a probability of 5%. Also, when the "stock number" is "4", if the "entering rank B" is the fifth, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "entering rank B" is executed. If so, execute "stock effect" with a probability of 5%.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, when the "entering order B" of the game ball that newly enters the specific hole is the "entering order B" corresponding to the "number of stocks", other The "stock effect" may be executed with a higher probability than in the case of "entering position B".

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, when the first game ball enters the specific opening (passes through the specific opening) during the "attack round game", the "high probability state setting" is set. Confirm (a privilege is given to the player). In such a gaming machine, conventionally, even if the second and subsequent game balls enter the specific hole during the "attack round game", no benefits are given (balls entering the specific hole are invalid). Therefore), other than "the timing when the first game ball enters the specific opening during the attack round game" (after the first game ball enters the specific opening during the attack round game) It is difficult to make a player pay attention to a specific mouth.

In this respect, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, when the second and subsequent game balls enter the specific hole during the "attack round game" (based on the ball entering the specific hole that would otherwise be invalid) ), a “stock effect” may be executed. For this reason, the player is specified not only at the timing when the first game ball enters the specific hole during the attack round game (even when the second and subsequent game balls enter the specific hole). It is possible to make the player pay attention to the mouth, thereby increasing the amusement of the game. In addition, ``the timing at which the first game ball enters the specific hole during the attack round game'' and the ``timing at which the second and subsequent game balls enter the specific hole'' Triggered by the occurrence of the same event of "entering the ball", it is possible to generate mutually different events of "fixing the setting of the high probability state (execution of the privilege grant effect)" and "execution of the stock effect". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, and to increase the interest in the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, during the attack round game, after the first game ball enters the specific hole, the timing at which a new game ball enters the specific hole The "stock effect" may be executed at a plurality of timings among the timings when the rank B is the second to the fifth. The number of execution times (execution frequency) of this "stock effect" is the number of times based on the "number of stocks". For this reason, even after the first game ball enters the specific hole during the attack round game, the player who tries to recognize the "number of stocks" is asked to enter the specific hole several times. A game ball can be made to enter the ball, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, the number of executions of the "stock effect" during the attack round game is the number of times based on the "number of stocks". executes a "total effect" suggesting the number of executions of the "stock effect" (or the number of times obtained by adding the number of times of execution of the privilege giving effect) (V total number of times) during the attack round game. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the number of executions of the ``stock effect'' during the attack round game, and furthermore, can easily estimate the number of the ``stock number'', thereby increasing the interest in the game. becomes possible.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, when the game ball enters the specific hole and the "high probability state setting" is confirmed, the "privilege grant effect" displaying the letter "V" is displayed. When executed, the character "V" is displayed even in the "stock effect". By doing this, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be brought closer to the value of the "privilege granting effect (setting of the high probability state)", and the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be improved. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1A of the second embodiment, the "stock effect" and the "privilege granting effect" have the same effect of displaying the letter "V", but the display mode of the letter (color, display size, etc.) ) are different from each other. In this way, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player is brought closer to the value of the "privilege grant effect (setting of high probability state)", but the difference between the "stock effect" and the "privilege effect" can be seen in the game. It is possible to make the person recognize it and enhance the interest in the game.

In the second embodiment, the variation display of the special symbols that are stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols can also be regarded as the "specific variation", and the fact that the "jackpot pending" is stored means that the "start of the specific variation" The number of stocks can also be regarded as "the number of specific fluctuations whose start is pending". Also, the "specific opening" can be regarded as a "specific area", and during the attack round game can also be regarded as a "specific period".

F. Modification 1:
F-1. overview :
Next, Modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In Modified Example 1 of the second embodiment, a "performance area ER2" (not shown) is provided inside the first big winning slot (large winning slot that is open in the normal round game). This "performance area ER2" is provided at a position through which a game ball that has entered the first big prize hole can pass.

Further, a movable piece (not shown) is provided on the upstream side of the "performance area ER2". It becomes an impassable state in which it is not possible to On the other hand, when the movable piece is in the predetermined open position, the "production area ER2" is in a passable state through which the game ball can pass.

The process of moving the movable piece to the open position or the closed position, in other words, the process of making the "rendering area ER2" passable or impassable is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 by operating a predetermined motor, solenoid, or the like. It is done by driving. Also, various well-known techniques can be adopted as the configuration related to the above-described "effect area ER2".

As shown in FIG. 30, in the first modification of the second embodiment, the "number of stocks" is detected at the timing when the "production round game" is started. Then, based on this "number of stocks", it is possible to change the "effect area ER2" from the impassable state to the passable state. The "production round game" is one of the "normal round games" and is a round game before the "attack round game". That is, it is one of the first to third round games after the start of the jackpot game. Here, the third round game (one round game before the attack round game) after the start of the jackpot game is defined as the "production round game".

In the "production round game", if the "production area ER2" is passable, the game ball entering the first big winning hole can pass through the "production area ER2". When the game ball entering the first big prize hole passes through the "effect area ER2" in this way, the same "stock effect" as in the above-described second embodiment can be executed. That is, in the first modification of the second embodiment, the "stock effect" can be executed not when the game ball enters the specific hole but when the game ball passes through the "effect area ER2".

In addition, even in the modification 1 of the second embodiment, when the game ball enters the second big winning hole during the "attack round game" and the game ball enters the specific hole, the above-mentioned The same "privilege giving effect" as in the second embodiment is executed. Also, when the jackpot game (or the effect round game, the attack round game) ends, the same "total effect" as in the above-described second embodiment is executed.

F-2. Effect area control processing:
FIG. 31 shows a flow chart of "effect area control processing" in Modification 1 of the second embodiment. This processing is processing for making the "effect area ER2" passable or impassable, and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 msec).

When the "production area control process" in the modification 1 of the second embodiment is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether it is time to start the "production round game (here, the third round game)". (S1400). Then, if it is time to start the "production round game" (S1400: yes), the "production area change lottery" in Modification 1 of the second embodiment is executed (S1402). Although the details will be described later, this "effect area change lottery" is a lottery for determining whether or not to change the "effect area ER2" from the impassable state to the passable state.

Then, when it is decided to change the "production area ER2" from the impassable state to the passable state in the "production area change lottery" (S1404: yes), the "production area ER2" is changed from the impassable state to the passable state. (S1406). In addition, when the "production area ER2" can be passed, before the "production round game" ends (for example, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the production round game was started), or after the production round game At the end of the game, the "performance area ER2" is set to an impassable state.

In the "effect area change lottery" in the modified example 1 of the second embodiment, similarly to the case described above with reference to FIG. Decide whether or not That is, the "effect area ER2" becomes passable with a probability based on the "number of stocks".

Specifically, when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "effect area ER2" is not changed to a passable state (it remains in a passable state). On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", the "production area ER2" is changed to a passable state with a probability of 40%, and if the "number of stocks" is "2", , ``Production area ER2'' is changed to a passable state with a probability of 60%, and if the ``Number of stocks'' is ``3'', ``Production region ER2'' is changed to a passable state with a probability of 80%. , when the "number of stocks" is "4", the "performance area ER2" is changed to a passable state with a probability of 100%.

As described above, in the first modification of the second embodiment, when the "production round game" is started, the higher the "stock number", the higher the probability (probability based on the stock number) that the "production area ER2" will be displayed. Change to passable state.

F-3. Stock effect execution processing:
FIG. 32 shows a flowchart of the "stock effect execution process" in Modification 1 of the second embodiment. This process is a process for executing the "stock effect", and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 milliseconds).

When the "stock effect execution process" in Modification 1 of the second embodiment is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the "effect round game" is being executed (S1500). Then, when the "production round game" is being executed (S1500: yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball has newly passed through the "production area ER2" (S1502). Incidentally, if the "production area ER2" is not in the passable state (if it remains in the non-passable state), the game ball will not pass through the "production area ER2" as a matter of course.

As a result of the determination process of S1502, when the game ball has passed through the "effect area ER2" (S1502: yes), the "stock effect lottery" in Modification 1 of the second embodiment is executed (S1504). Although details will be described later, this "stock effect lottery" is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the "stock effect". Then, as a result of this "stock effect lottery", when it is decided to execute the "stock effect" (S1506: yes), the "stock effect" is executed (S1508). In addition, when it is time to end the jackpot game (or the effect round game, the attack round game) (S1510: yes), the "total effect" suggesting the "V total number of times" is executed (S1512).

FIG. 33 shows the probability that the execution of the "stock effect" is decided in the "stock effect lottery" (S1504 in FIG. 32) in Modification 1 of the second embodiment, in other words, the probability of execution of the "stock effect". It is As shown in FIG. 33, in the "stock effect lottery" in the modified example 1 of the second embodiment, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the "number of stocks" and "passage of the newly detected effect area ER2 It is detected how many passages have been passed since the performance round game was started (also referred to as "passing order B" in this specification). Then, based on the "number of stocks" and the "passing order B", it is determined whether or not to execute the "stock effect". That is, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability based on the "number of stocks" and the "pass rank B".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33(a), when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "stock effect" is not executed regardless of the "passing order B". On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", if the "passing order B" is the first, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 10%, and the "passing order B" is If it is the second one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 15%, and if the "passing order B" is the third one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 20%, and the "passing order B" is If it is the fourth one, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 25%.

Also, if the "number of stocks" is "2", if the "passing order B" is the first item, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 20%, and the "passing order B" is the second item. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 25%, and if the "passing order B" is the third, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 30%, and the "passing order B" is the fourth. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 35%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "3", if the "passing order B" is the first item, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 30%, and the "passing order B" is the second item. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 35%, and if the "passing order B" is the third, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 40%, and the "passing order B" is the fourth. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 45%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "4", if the "passing order B" is the first item, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the "passing order B" is the second item. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 85%, and if the "passing order B" is the third, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 90%, and the "passing order B" is the fourth. If so, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 95%.

Thus, in Modification 1 of the second embodiment, the later the "passing order B" of the game ball that has newly passed through the "production area ER2" (the more game balls that have passed through the "production area ER2" In some cases), the “stock effect” is executed with a high probability. Also, the greater the number of stocks, the higher the probability of executing the stock effect. This can also be interpreted as the number of executions of the "stock effect" being the number of times based on the "number of stocks".

Incidentally, the "stock effect" may be executed with the probability shown in FIG. 33(b). That is, when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "stock effect" is not executed regardless of the "passing order B". On the other hand, if the "number of stocks" is "1", if the "passing order B" is the first item, the "stock effect" is executed with a probability of 80%, and the other "passing order B" is executed. ”, the “stock effect” is executed with a probability of 5%.

Also, if the "number of stocks" is "2", if the "passing order B" is the second one, the "stock effect" will be executed with a probability of 80%, and if it is other "passing order B" Executes "stock effect" with a probability of 5%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "3", if the "passing order B" is the third item, the "stock effect" will be executed with a probability of 80%, and if it is other "passing order B" Executes "stock effect" with a probability of 5%. Also, if the "number of stocks" is "4", if the "passing order B" is the 4th item, the "stock effect" will be executed with a probability of 80%, and if it is other "passing order B" Executes "stock effect" with a probability of 5%.

As described above, in the first modification of the second embodiment, when the "passing order B" of the game ball newly passing through the "production area ER2" is the "passing order B" corresponding to the "number of stocks", other The "stock effect" may be executed with a higher probability than in the case of the "passing order B".

As described above, in the modified example 1 of the second embodiment, the "stock effect" may be performed when the game ball passes through the "effect area ER2". Therefore, it is possible to make the player who expects the memory of the "big hit pending" aim for the game ball to pass through the "performance area ER2", thereby increasing the interest in the game. becomes.

In addition, in the modification 1 of the second embodiment, the "production area ER2" becomes passable based on whether or not "jackpot pending" is stored, and when the game ball passes through this "production area ER2" , "Stock production" may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who expects that the "big win pending" is stored pay attention to whether or not the "performance area ER2" becomes passable. becomes passable, the game ball can be made to aim to pass through the "performance area ER2", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Further, in Modification 1 of the second embodiment, when the game ball passes through the "specific opening" different from the "production area ER2" (when the game ball enters the specific opening), the "high probability state setting" is set. When it is determined (a privilege is given to the player), the ``performance area ER2'' and the ``specific opening'' are areas through which game balls can pass during the execution of different round games (effect round game, attack round game). state. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the "production area ER2" in one round game (effect round game), and to make the player pay attention to the specific mouth in another round game (attack round game). It is possible to enhance the game interest.

Here, in a gaming machine in which the "setting of a high probability state" is established (a privilege is granted) when a game ball enters a specific hole, what is important for a player is, of course, that the game ball It is to enter the ball in the mouth. In this respect, in Modification 1 of the second embodiment, the "production round game" in which the "production area ER2" is passable is more than the "attack round game" in which the specific opening is passable (enterable). is also executed first. By doing so, the player can be made to aim at the "performance area ER2" (for the game ball to pass through the performance area ER2) before aiming for the specific opening (for the game ball to enter the specific opening). In addition, by using the "performance area ER2" (the game ball passing through the performance area ER2), the player can experience a simulated experience of a specific opening (the game ball entering the specific opening) that is important to the player. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the first modification of the second embodiment, during the "production round game", the timing at which a new game ball passes through the "production area ER2" (the timing when the passage order B is the 1st to 4th balls) Among them, the “stock effect” may be executed at a plurality of timings. The number of execution times (execution frequency) of this "stock effect" is the number of times based on the "number of stocks". Therefore, the player who tries to recognize the "number of stocks" can try to let the game ball pass through the "performance area ER2" a plurality of times, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. .

In addition, in the modification 1 of the second embodiment, the number of executions of the "stock effect" during the "effect round game" is the number of times based on the "number of stocks". When the game) ends, the number of executions of the "stock effect" during the "production round game" (or the number of times obtained by adding the number of executions of the privilege granting effect during the attack round game) (V total number of times) Execute "Total Performance". For this reason, the player can easily recognize the number of executions of the "stock effect" during the "effect round game", and furthermore, can easily estimate the number of the "stock number", thereby increasing the interest in the game. can be increased.

In addition, in Modification 1 of the second embodiment, when the game ball enters the specific hole and the "setting of high probability state" is confirmed, the "privilege grant effect" displaying the letter "V" is performed. When executed, the character "V" is displayed even in the "stock effect". By doing this, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be brought closer to the value of the "privilege granting effect (setting of the high probability state)", and the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be improved. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in Modification 1 of the second embodiment, the "stock effect" and the "privilege effect" are effects in which the same "V" character is displayed, but the display mode of the character (color, display size, etc.) ) are different from each other. In this way, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player is brought closer to the value of the "privilege grant effect (setting of high probability state)", but the difference between the "stock effect" and the "privilege effect" can be seen in the game. It is possible to make the person recognize it and enhance the interest in the game.

Incidentally, the "attack round game" can also be regarded as a "specific round game".

G. Modification 2:
G-1. overview :
Next, Modification 2 of the second embodiment will be described. Also in Modified Example 2 of the second embodiment, the "stock effect" can be executed during the execution of the "effect round game". However, in the modification 2 of the second embodiment, this "effect round game" is determined when the jackpot game is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, the "number of stocks" is detected when a big win game is started. Then, based on this "number of stocks", the "production round game" is determined. This "effect round game" is determined from the first to fourth round games after the start of the jackpot game.

Then, if any of the first to third round games (normal round games) is determined as the "production round game", the first game ball after the "production round game" is started When the ball enters the 1st prize-winning hole, the "stock effect" is executed.

On the other hand, when the fourth round game (attack round game) is determined as the "production round game", the game ball enters the second big winning hole and the game ball enters the specific hole. (When it is confirmed that the high probability state is set), the “stock effect” is executed.

Here, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole during the "attack round game" and the game ball enters the specific hole, a high probability state is set (a privilege is given ) is confirmed, normally, the same “privilege giving effect” as in the second embodiment is executed. However, if the "attack round game" is determined as the "production round game", at this timing (at the timing when the game ball enters the specific opening), the "privilege grant performance" will not be performed (for the privilege grant performance instead), execute the "stock effect".

In addition, when the big win game ends, the "production round suggestion effect" that suggests the round game determined as the "production round game" in the big win game is executed.

G-2. Production round decision processing:
FIG. 35 shows a flowchart of "effect round determination processing". This process is a process for determining the "effect round game" from among the first to fourth round games, and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 milliseconds). be done.

When the "production round determination process" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not it is time to start the big hit game (S1600). Then, when it is time to start the jackpot game (S1600: yes), the "production round determination lottery" is executed (S1602). Although details will be described later, this "production round determination lottery" is a lottery for determining the round game to be the "production round game" from among the first to fourth round games.

Then, when the round game to be the "production round game" is determined in this "production round determination lottery", the round game is stored as the "production round game" (S1604). For example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220, the round game is stored as a "production round game".

FIG. 36 shows the probability that the 1st to 4th round games are determined as the "production round game" in the "production round determination lottery" (S1602 in FIG. 35). As shown in FIG. 36, in the "production round determination lottery", the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the round game to be the "production round game" based on the "number of stocks".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, when the "number of stocks" is 0, the "effect round game" is not determined (the stock effect is not executed). On the other hand, when the "number of stocks" is "1", the first round game is determined with a probability of 30% as the "production round game", and the other round games are determined. do not have.

In addition, when the "number of stocks" is "2", the first round game is determined with a probability of 40% and the second round game is determined with a probability of 30% as the "production round game". , the third round game is determined with a probability of 20%, and the fourth round game (attack round game) is determined with a probability of 10%. In addition, when the "number of stocks" is "three", the first round game is determined with a probability of 10% and the second round game is determined with a probability of 30% as the "production round game". , the third round game is determined with a probability of 25%, and the fourth round game (attack round game) is determined with a probability of 35%. Further, when the "number of stocks" is "4", the first round game is not determined as the "production round game", and the second round game is determined with a probability of 20%. A third round game is determined with a probability of 30%, and a fourth round game (attack round game) is determined with a probability of 50%.

As described above, in the modification 2 of the second embodiment, when the jackpot game is started, the larger the "number of stocks", the easier it is for the later round game to be determined as the "production round game". In other words, the greater the "stock number", the more likely the "stock effect" will be performed in later round games.

Further, when the jackpot game is started, the larger the "number of stocks", the easier it is for the "attack round game" to be determined as the "production round game". In other words, the larger the "stock number", the more likely the "stock effect" (instead of the privilege giving effect) is performed in the "attack round game".

G-3. Stock effect execution processing:
FIG. 37 shows a flowchart of the "stock effect execution process" in Modification 2 of the second embodiment. This process is a process for executing the "stock effect", and is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as timer interrupt processing (for example, every 10 milliseconds).

When the "stock effect execution process" in the modification 2 of the second embodiment is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not the "effect round game" is being executed (S1700). That is, it is determined whether or not the round game determined as the "production round game" in the above-mentioned "production round determination lottery" is being executed.

Then, when the "production round game" is being executed (S1700: yes), it is determined whether or not the "production round game" is the "attack round game (fourth round game)" (S1702). . That is, the "attack round game" is determined as the "production round game" in the above-mentioned "production round determination lottery", and it is determined whether or not the "attack round game" is being executed.

As a result, if the "production round game" being executed is not the "attack round game" (if it is a normal round game) (S1702: no), the first game after the "production round game" is started It is determined whether or not the ball has entered the first big prize hole (S1704). As a result, if it is the timing when the first game ball enters the first big prize hole (S1704: yes), the same "stock effect" as in the above-described second embodiment is executed (S1706).

On the other hand, when the "attack round game" is determined as the "production round game" in the above-mentioned "production round determination lottery" and the "attack round game" is being executed (S1702: yes), Make decisions such as: That is, it is determined whether or not the first game ball entered the specific hole after the "attack round game" was started (S1708). As a result, if it is the timing when the first game ball enters the specific hole (S1708: yes), the same "stock effect" as in the above-described second embodiment is executed (S1710).

That is, normally (if the attack round game is not a production round game), the game ball enters the second big winning hole during the "attack round game", and the game ball enters the specific hole In this case, since it is determined that the high probability state is set (a privilege is granted), the same "privilege granting effect" as in the above-described second embodiment is executed. However, if the "attack round game" is a "production round game", at this timing (at the timing when the game ball enters a specific opening), the "privilege grant performance" is not performed (instead of the privilege grant performance ), execute the “stock effect”.

In addition, although the "attack round game" is a "production round game", if the game ball does not enter the specific opening, the "stock production" will be executed when the "attack round game" ends. may be

In the modified example 2 of the second embodiment, at the end timing of the jackpot game (or the production round game, the attack round game) (S1712: yes), the round game determined as the "production round game" is suggested. "Effect round suggestion effect" is executed (S1714). As such an “effect round suggestion effect”, for example, a number (one of 1 to 4) indicating the round game determined as the “effect round game” is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 .

As described above, in the modified example 2 of the second embodiment, the "stock effect" can be executed. (in a round game). Therefore, it is possible to make the player who tries to recognize the "stock number" (or whether or not the jackpot reservation is stored) pay attention to the execution timing of the "stock effect", thereby increasing the interest in the game. It becomes possible.

In addition, in the modification 2 of the second embodiment, the "stock effect" can be executed during the execution of the "effect round game", and this "effect round game" stores the "stock number" (or the jackpot pending). (whether or not Therefore, for a player who tries to recognize the "stock number" (or whether or not the jackpot reservation is stored), the "stock effect" is performed in the number of rounds after the start of the jackpot game. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the round game is the performance round game after the start of the jackpot game, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, in the modification 2 of the second embodiment, there is a possibility that more "jackpot pending" is stored (or jackpot pending) when the "stock effect" is performed in a later round game (timing). likely to be remembered). For this reason, the player who expects a larger "stock number" (or the fact that the jackpot is being held) is expected to perform the "stock effect" at a later round game (timing). It is possible to make them anticipate and increase their interest in the game.

In addition, in Modification 2 of the second embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball passes through the specific area during the execution of the "Attack Round Game", the "setting of the high probability state" is confirmed (a privilege is given to the player). granted). In this regard, in Modification 2 of the second embodiment, this "attack round game" may be determined as the "production round game" (the stock production is performed during execution of the attack round game). For this reason, the value of the "attack round game" for the player is not only that the "high probability state setting" is fixed (a privilege is given) by the game ball passing through the specific opening, but also the "stock effect". is performed, it is possible to estimate the "number of stocks" (or whether or not the big hit is being stored), which can be improved to a special value, and it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

Further, in Modification 2 of the second embodiment, the case where the "stock effect" is performed in the "attack round game" is higher than the case where the "stock effect" is performed in another round game (normal round game). , there is a high possibility that the "number of stocks" is larger (or the possibility that the jackpot pending is stored). For this reason, the value of the "attack round game" for the player is not only determined by the "setting of a high probability state" by passing the game ball through a specific opening (a privilege is granted), but also a "stock effect ' is performed, it is possible to recognize that the 'number of stocks' is larger (or that a big win is reserved), which can be improved to a special value, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced.

In addition, in the second modification of the second embodiment, when the "attack round game" is determined as the "production round game", the timing at which the game ball enters the specific opening (the timing at which the setting of the high probability state is confirmed) ) to perform a “stock effect”. In this way, the "number of stocks" (or whether or not the jackpot reservation is stored) is suggested at the timing when the "setting of the high-probability state" is confirmed, so that the player can be given surprise. It is possible to enhance the game interest.

In addition, in the second modification of the second embodiment, the "privilege grant effect" is executed at the timing when the game ball enters the specific hole during the execution of the "attack round game" (the timing at which the setting of the high probability state is confirmed). do. However, if the "attack round game" is determined as the "production round game", the "privilege grant effect" is not performed at the timing when the game ball enters the specific opening (the timing when the high probability state setting is confirmed) Perform a “stock performance”. In this way, at the timing when the player recognizes that the "privilege granting effect" will be performed by confirming the "setting of the high probability state", the "number of stocks" (or whether or not the jackpot reservation is stored). is suggested, it is possible to provide the player with unexpectedness and enhance the interest in the game.

In addition, in the modification 2 of the second embodiment, at the end timing of the jackpot game (or production round game, attack round game), "production round suggestion production" that suggests the round game determined as the "production round game" to run. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the round game determined as the ``production round game'', and furthermore, to easily estimate the ``number of stocks'' (or whether or not the jackpot reservation is stored). It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in Modification 2 of the second embodiment, when the game ball enters the specific hole and the "high probability state setting" is confirmed, the "privilege grant effect" displaying the letter "V" is performed. When executed, the character "V" is displayed even in the "stock effect". By doing this, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be brought closer to the value of the "privilege granting effect (setting of the high probability state)", and the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be improved. It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in Modified Example 2 of the second embodiment, the “stock effect” and the “privilege effect” are effects that display the same “V” character, but the display mode of the character (color, display size, etc.) ) are different from each other. In this way, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player is brought closer to the value of the "privilege grant effect (setting of high probability state)", but the difference between the "stock effect" and the "privilege effect" can be seen in the game. It is possible to make the person recognize it and enhance the interest in the game.

In addition, in the modification 2 of the second embodiment, the "production round game" is determined based on the "number of stocks" (or whether or not the jackpot reservation is stored), and the "production round game" is being executed. It was decided to carry out “stock production”. Not limited to this, based on the "stock number" (or whether or not the jackpot is stored), the "stock effect ” may be determined. For example, the timing when the first game ball enters the first big prize hole after the one normal round game is started, the timing when the second game ball enters the first big prize hole, 3 The execution timing of the ``stock presentation'' is determined based on the ``stock number'' (or whether or not the jackpot reservation is stored) from the timing when the second game ball enters the first big winning hole. You can do it.

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, 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. explained an example. 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>
A privilege can be given to the player based on the game ball passing through the specific area at the first timing.
A stock effect can be executed based on the game ball passing through the specific area at the second timing.
<Claim format>
a specific area through which game balls can pass;
a special symbol variation means capable of executing a special symbol variation, which is a variable display of the special symbol;
with
A specific variation can be executed as the special symbol variation,
A gaming machine capable of executing a stock effect suggesting that the start of the specific variation is pending,
A privilege can be given to a player based on the game ball passing through the specific area at the first timing, and the stock effect can be given based on the game ball passing the specific area at the second timing. A game machine characterized by being executable.

In this game machine, when the player passes through the specific area at the first timing, a privilege is given to the player. In such a gaming machine, conventionally, even if the player passes through the specific area at a timing other than the first timing, no privilege is granted (because the passage through the specific area is invalid). It is difficult to draw attention to specific areas. In this regard, in this gaming machine, when the game ball passes through the specific area at the second timing (based on the passage of the specific area that would otherwise be invalid), "Suggests that the start of the specific variation is suspended. A stock performance to do” may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the specific area even at timings other than the first timing (even at the second timing), thereby increasing the interest in the game. In addition, at the first timing and the second timing, the occurrence of the same phenomenon of "passing the specific area of the game ball" is used as a trigger to cause mutually different phenomena of "granting a privilege" and "executing a stock effect". Since it can be generated, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase the amusement of the game.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine A1.
The first timing is the timing at which the first game ball passes through the specific area during the specific period.
The second timing is the timing at which the second and subsequent game balls pass through the specific area during the specific period.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
The first timing is the timing at which the first game ball passes through the specific region in a specific period,
A gaming machine, wherein the second timing is a timing at which a second or subsequent game ball passes through the specific region during the specific period.

In such a gaming machine, when the first game ball passes through the specific area during the specific period, a privilege is given to the player. Conventionally, in such a gaming machine, even if the second and subsequent game balls pass through the specific area during the specific period, no privilege is granted (because passing through the specific area is invalid). It is difficult to draw the player's attention to the specific area except at the timing when the first game ball passes through the specific area in the period (after the first game ball passes the specific area in the specific period). In this regard, in this gaming machine, when the second and subsequent game balls pass through the specific area in the specific period (based on the passage of the specific area that would otherwise be invalid), "The start of the specific variation is suspended. A stock production that suggests that there is For this reason, the player's attention is made to the specific area other than "the timing at which the first game ball passes through the specific area in the specific period" (even at the "timing at which the second and subsequent game balls pass through the specific area"). It is possible to increase the interest in the game. In addition, "the timing at which the first game ball passes through the specific area in the specific period" and "the timing at which the second and subsequent game balls pass through the specific area" are called "passage of the game ball through the specific area". Triggered by the occurrence of the same event, mutually different events such as ``grant of privilege'' and ``execution of stock presentation'' can be generated, so that the player can be given unexpectedness and enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. becomes possible.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine A2.
Stock production can be executed the number of times based on "the number of specific fluctuations whose start is pending".
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A2,
In the specific period, after the first game ball passes through the specific area, the stock effect can be executed at a plurality of timings out of timings when a new game ball passes through the specific area. can be,
A gaming machine, wherein the number of executions of the stock effect during the specific period is based on the number of the specific variations whose start is being held.

In such a gaming machine, after the first game ball passes through the specific area during the specific period, the "stock effect" is executed at a plurality of timings among the timings at which new game balls pass through the specific area. may be Then, the number of executions of this "stock effect" is the number of times based on "the number of specific fluctuations whose start has been postponed". For this reason, even after the first game ball has passed through the specific area in the specific period, the player who tries to recognize "the number of specific fluctuations whose start is postponed" may be asked multiple times. It is possible to try to pass through the specific area all the way, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine A3.
When the specific period ends, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests the number of times the stock effect is executed during the specific period.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A3,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the specific period ends, an effect suggesting the number of executions of the stock effect during the specific period can be executed.

In such a gaming machine, the number of executions of the "stock effect" during a specific period is the number of times based on the number of "specific fluctuations whose start is postponed", but when the specific period ends, the specific period Executes an effect that suggests the number of times the “stock effect” is executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the number of executions of the "stock effect" in the specific period, and furthermore, it is possible to easily estimate the number of "specific fluctuations whose start is postponed". It is possible to increase interest.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machines A1 to A4.
The stock effect and the privilege giving effect are effects in which the same character (for example, V) is displayed.
<Claim format>
In any one gaming machine from gaming machines A1 to A4,
When the game ball passes through the specific area at the first timing, it is possible to execute a privilege giving effect suggesting that a privilege has been given to the player,
The game machine, wherein the stock effect and the privilege giving effect are effects in which the same characters are displayed.

In such a gaming machine, when a game ball passes through a specific area and a privilege is granted to the player, a "privilege granting effect" is executed to display predetermined characters. Display a given character. In this way, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be brought closer to the value of the "privilege granting effect (granting of benefits)", and in turn, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be improved. , it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine A5.
The display mode of the same character (for example, V) is different between the stock effect and the privilege provision effect.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A5,
The game machine is characterized in that the stock effect and the privilege giving effect have effects of displaying the same characters, but display modes of the characters are different from each other.

In such a gaming machine, the “stock effect” and the “privilege granting effect” have effects in which the same characters are displayed, but the display modes of the characters are different from each other. By doing this, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player is brought closer to the value of the "privilege granting effect (granting of benefits)", but at the same time, the player is made aware of the difference between the "stock effect" and the "privilege effect". It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Gaming machines B1 to B6 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 B1 to B6.

<Game machine B1>
<Overview>
A stock effect can be executed based on the game ball passing through the effect area.
<Claim format>
a production area through which game balls can pass;
a special symbol variation means capable of executing a special symbol variation, which is a variable display of the special symbol;
with
A specific variation can be executed as the special symbol variation,
A gaming machine capable of executing a stock effect suggesting that the start of the specific variation is pending,
A gaming machine characterized in that the stock effect can be executed based on a game ball passing through the effect area.

In such a gaming machine, when a game ball passes through an effect area, a "stock effect suggesting that the start of a specific variation is being postponed" may be performed. Therefore, the player who expects the "start of the specific variation" to be suspended can aim for the game ball to pass through the performance area, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Become.

<Game machine B2>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine B1.
Based on whether or not the start of the specific variation is suspended, it is possible to put the game ball in a state in which the performance area can be passed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine B1,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to bring a state in which a game ball can pass through the effect area based on whether or not the start of the specific variation is suspended.

In such a gaming machine, the game ball can pass through the effect area based on whether or not the start of the specific variation is suspended, and when the game ball passes through the effect area, the "stock effect" is performed. sometimes Therefore, the player who expects the ``start of the specific variation'' to be suspended can be made to pay attention to whether or not the game ball can pass through the performance area. When the game ball can pass through the area, the game ball can be aimed to pass through the performance area, and the game amusement can be enhanced.

<Game machine B3>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine B1 and game machine B2.
A privilege can be given to a player based on the game ball passing through a specific area.
The effect area and the specific area are in a state in which game balls can pass through them during the execution of separate round games.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine B1 or gaming machine B2,
a specific area through which game balls can pass;
a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game in which a round game is executed a plurality of times with the jackpot opened based on the result of the special symbol variation;
with
A privilege can be given to the player based on the game ball passing through the specific area,
During the execution of one big win game, it is possible to set the performance area to a state in which the game ball can pass, or to set the specific area to a state in which the game ball can pass,
The round game in which the game ball can pass through the production area and the round game in which the game ball can pass through the specific area are different round games. game machine.

In such a gaming machine, when a game ball passes through a specific area different from the effect area, a privilege is given to the player. become passable. In this way, the player can be made to pay attention to the performance area in one round game, and the player can be made to pay attention to the specific area in the other round game, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

<Game machine B4>
<Overview>
A round game in which the performance area is passable is executed before a round game in which the specific area is passable.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine B3,
During the execution of the one-time jackpot game, the round game in which the performance area is set to a state in which game balls can pass is executed prior to the round game in which the specific area is set to a state in which game balls can pass. A game machine characterized by being

In a gaming machine in which a privilege is awarded when a game ball passes through a specific area, it is of course important for a player to have the game ball pass through the specific area. In this regard, in this gaming machine, the round game in which the effect area is passable is executed before the round game in which the specific area is passable. By doing so, the player can be made to aim at the performance area (for the game ball to pass through the performance area) before aiming for the specific area (for the game ball to pass through the specific area), and as a result, To increase amusement in a game by allowing a player to experience a simulated specific area (passing of a game ball through the specific area) important to a player by using the production area (the passage of the game ball through the production area). becomes possible.

<Game machine B5>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine B3 and gaming machine B4.
The stock effect and the privilege giving effect are effects in which the same character (for example, V) is displayed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine B3 or gaming machine B4,
When the game ball passes through the specific area, it is possible to execute a privilege giving effect suggesting that a privilege has been given to the player,
The game machine, wherein the stock effect and the privilege giving effect are effects in which the same characters are displayed.

In such a gaming machine, when a game ball passes through a specific area and a privilege is granted to the player, a "privilege granting effect" is executed to display predetermined characters. Display a given character. In this way, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be brought closer to the value of the "privilege granting effect (granting of benefits)", and in turn, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player can be improved. , it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine B6>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine B5.
The display mode of the same character (for example, V) is different between the stock effect and the privilege provision effect.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine B5,
The game machine is characterized in that the stock effect and the privilege giving effect have effects of displaying the same characters, but display modes of the characters are different from each other.

In such a gaming machine, the “stock effect” and the “privilege granting effect” have effects in which the same characters are displayed, but the display modes of the characters are different from each other. By doing this, the value of the "stock effect" felt by the player is brought closer to the value of the "privilege granting effect (granting of benefits)", but at the same time, the player is made aware of the difference between the "stock effect" and the "privilege effect". It is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Gaming machines C1 to C7 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 C1 to C7.

<Game machine C1>
<Overview>
The stock effect is executed at the timing based on "the number of specific fluctuations whose start is pending".
<Claim format>
Equipped with special symbol variation means capable of executing special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A specific variation can be executed as the special symbol variation,
A gaming machine capable of executing a stock effect suggesting that the start of the specific variation is pending,
A gaming machine characterized in that the stock effect is executed at a timing based on the number of the specific fluctuations whose start is pending.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute ``stock effect suggesting that the start of a specific variation is pending'', but this ``stock effect'' depends on the ``number of specific variations whose start is pending''. It will be done according to the timing. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution timing of the "stock effect" to recognize "the number of specific fluctuations whose start has been postponed", thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

<Game machine C2>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine C1.
A round game (effect round game) for performing a stock effect is determined based on "the number of specific fluctuations whose start is pending".
<Claim format>
In gaming machine C1,
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game in which a round game is executed a plurality of times with the jackpot opened based on the result of the special symbol variation,
The stock effect is performed during execution of the effect round game, which is the round game for a predetermined number of times after the start of the jackpot game,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined number of times of the round game to be the effect round game is determined based on the number of the specific fluctuations whose start is pending.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a ``stock effect suggesting that the start of a specific variation is being postponed'' during the execution of the effect round game (a predetermined number of round games after the start of the jackpot game). At some point, this production round game (in which round game the stock production is executed after the start of the jackpot game) is determined based on "the number of specific fluctuations whose start is pending". For this reason, the player who tries to recognize the "number of specific fluctuations whose start is pending" is asked how many rounds after the start of the jackpot game the "stock effect" is performed (jackpot game It is possible to make the player pay attention to how many times the round game is the performance round game after the start of the game, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine C3>
<Overview>
Subordinate to gaming machine C2.
When the stock effect is performed in a slower round game, there is a higher possibility that the start of the specific fluctuation is postponed more.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine C2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the larger the number of the specific fluctuations whose start is postponed, the easier it is for the round game to be played at a later timing to be determined as the performance round game.

In such a gaming machine, when the stock effect is performed in a slower round game, the start of the specific variation is more likely to be postponed. Therefore, the player who expects the ``number of specific fluctuations whose start has been postponed'' to be larger can be made to expect the stock effect to be performed in a slower round game, thereby increasing the game interest. can be increased.

<Game machine C4>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine C2 and game machine C3.
A privilege can be given to the player based on the game ball passing through the specific area during execution of the specific round game.
A specific round game may be determined as an effect round game.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine C2 or gaming machine C3,
Equipped with a specific area through which game balls can pass,
A privilege can be given to the player based on the game ball passing through the specific area during execution of the specific round game, which is the round game of the specific number of times after the start of the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific round game may be determined as the production round game.

In such a gaming machine, a privilege is given to the player based on the game ball passing through the specific area during execution of the specific round game. In this regard, in this gaming machine, this specific round game may be determined as an effect round game (stock effect is performed during execution of the specific round game). For this reason, the value of a specific round game for the player is not only granted by the game ball passing through the specific area, but also by performing the "stock effect", It is possible to improve the value to a special value rather than being able to estimate the number of ", and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

<Game machine C5>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine C4.
When the stock effect is performed in the specific round game, there is a high possibility that the start of the specific variation is postponed more than when the stock effect is performed in other round games.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine C4,
A gaming machine characterized in that the larger the number of the specific variations whose start is being postponed, the easier it is for the specific round game to be determined as the performance round game.

In such a gaming machine, when the stock effect is performed in the specific round game, the start of the specific variation is more likely to be postponed than when the stock effect is performed in other round games. . For this reason, the value of a specific round game for a player is not only given a privilege by passing a game ball through a specific area, but also by performing a ``stock effect'' It is possible to improve to a special value rather than being able to recognize that the number of fluctuations is larger, and it is possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

<Game machine C6>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine C4 and game machine C5.
When the specific round game is determined as the production round game, the stock production can be executed at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area.
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In gaming machine C4 or gaming machine C5,
A gaming machine, wherein when the specific round game is determined as the effect round game, the stock effect can be executed at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area.

In such a gaming machine, when a specific round game is determined as an effect round game, "stock effect" is performed at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area (the timing when it is confirmed that the player is granted a privilege). I do. In this way, at the timing when it is confirmed that the privilege will be granted, "the number of specific fluctuations whose start is being postponed" is suggested, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase the interest in the game. can be increased.

<Game machine C7>
<Overview>
Subordinate to game machine C4 and game machine C5.
A privilege giving performance can be executed at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area during execution of the specific round game.
When a specific round game is determined as an effect round game, at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area, the stock effect can be executed instead of the privilege giving effect.
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In gaming machine C4 or gaming machine C5,
At the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area during execution of the specific round game, it is possible to execute a privilege giving effect that suggests that a privilege has been given to the player,
When the specific round game is determined as the effect round game, the stock effect can be executed instead of the privilege giving effect at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area. .

In such a gaming machine, the "privilege giving effect" is executed at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area during execution of the specific round game (timing at which it is confirmed that the player will be given a privilege). However, when the specific round game is determined as the production round game, at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area (the timing when it is confirmed that the player is awarded the privilege), without performing the "privilege granting performance" Perform "stock production". In this way, at the timing when the player recognizes that the ``privilege granting effect'' will be performed by confirming that the privilege will be granted, ``the number of specific fluctuations whose start is being postponed'' is suggested. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase 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, specific game execution means), 202... ROM, 220... Sub control board, 221... CPU.

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Equipped with special symbol variation means capable of executing special symbol variation, which is a variable display of special symbols,
A specific variation can be executed as the special symbol variation,
A gaming machine capable of executing a stock effect suggesting that the start of the specific variation is pending,
A gaming machine characterized in that the stock effect is executed at a timing based on the number of the specific fluctuations whose start is pending. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game in which a round game is executed a plurality of times with the jackpot opened based on the result of the special symbol variation,
The stock effect is performed during execution of the effect round game, which is the round game for a predetermined number of times after the start of the jackpot game,
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined number of times of the round game to be the effect round game is determined based on the number of the specific fluctuations whose start is pending. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the larger the number of the specific fluctuations whose start is postponed, the easier it is for the round game to be played at a later timing to be determined as the performance round game. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
Equipped with a specific area through which game balls can pass,
A privilege can be given to the player based on the game ball passing through the specific area during execution of the specific round game, which is the round game of the specific number of times after the start of the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific round game may be determined as the production round game. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
A gaming machine characterized in that the larger the number of the specific variations whose start is being postponed, the easier it is for the specific round game to be determined as the performance round game. In the gaming machine according to claim 4 or claim 5,
A gaming machine, wherein when the specific round game is determined as the effect round game, the stock effect can be executed at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area. In the gaming machine according to claim 4 or claim 5,
At the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area during execution of the specific round game, it is possible to execute a privilege giving effect that suggests that a privilege has been given to the player,
When the specific round game is determined as the effect round game, the stock effect can be executed instead of the privilege giving effect at the timing when the game ball passes through the specific area. .

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