JP5195996B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine that plays a game when a game ball flows down in a game area.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, the first start port and the second start port into which a game ball can enter, and the game ball entering the first start port, which is arranged above the game area, are executed as an opportunity. Entered during the second big hit game, which is executed when the first big prize opening that is allowed to enter during the first big hit game and the game ball entering the second start opening arranged on the right side of the game area. There has been proposed one that has a second winning prize opening that can be used to notify the launching state of the game ball at the start of each big hit game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, at the start of the first big hit game, the first target direction display screen showing the upper character is displayed together with the arrow indicating the upper direction where the first big winning opening is arranged, and the second big hit game is started. Sometimes, by displaying a second target direction display screen showing a right-handed character together with an arrow indicating the right direction in which the second big prize opening is arranged, it is possible to make the player easily grasp the game ball firing mode. I can do it.

JP 2009-219597 A

  In the above-described gaming machine, every time a big hit game is started, a target direction display screen corresponding to the big hit game is displayed every time, so that the player is bothered as the big hit game is repeatedly performed. You may feel it. In particular, when the player is familiar with the game content, there is a risk that such annoyance will be felt strongly and uncomfortable.

  The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to appropriately notify the game contents while suppressing discomfort given to the player.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine that plays a game by a game ball flowing down in a game area,
A launcher capable of launching a game ball toward the upstream side of the game area in a launch mode according to the player's operation;
A first start port in which a state of a game ball receiving port is configured to be constant, and a game ball flowing down the first region of the game region can enter;
A second starting port in which the state of the game ball receiving port is configured to be switchable between a state in which the game ball is easily received and a state in which the game ball is difficult to be received, and the game ball flowing down the first region can enter;
A game ball that is configured to be switchable between a state in which a game ball can be received and a state in which a game ball cannot be received, and that flows down a second region of the game region that is different from the first region, can enter. The big prize opening,
A symbol display device for performing variable display of symbols triggered by a game ball entering the first starting port or the second starting port;
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game for allowing the winning prize opening to accept a game ball when the symbol variably displayed on the symbol display device is stopped and displayed in a winning manner;
Specific game execution means for executing a specific game that makes the second starting port advantageous to the player after the end of the winning game;
Launch mode notifying means for notifying the launch mode of the game ball;
With
When the hit game is generated during the normal game in which the second starting port is in a state more disadvantageous to the player than the specific game as the notification of the launch mode, In response to the end of the corresponding game, a normal notification for performing a notification of a launch mode for causing a game ball to flow down to the first region and a notification of the position of the second start port is executed, and the specific game is executed. When the hit game is generated while the game is in progress, notification of a launch mode that causes the game ball to flow down to the first area at the end of the corresponding game is performed, and notification of the position of the second start port is omitted. The gist is that it is a means for executing simple notification.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a game is generated while a normal game in which the second starting port is in a state more disadvantageous to the player than the specific game is performed as a notification of the firing mode, A normal notification is performed to notify the launch mode that causes the game ball to flow down to the first area as the game ends, and to notify the position of the second start port, and the game is played while the specific game is being executed. When a hit occurs, a notification of a launch mode in which a game ball is caused to flow down to the first area is performed with the end of the hit game, and a simple notification that omits the notification of the position of the second start port is executed. Thereby, when the hit game is started during the normal game, it is possible to sufficiently notify the player of the launch mode after the hit game. Further, since the specific game is executed after the winning game is ended, the notification of the firing mode is already executed when the specific game is started. Therefore, when the winning game is started again during the specific game, the notification of the launch mode after the winning game is simplified, so that troublesomeness due to repeated notification of the same content can be suppressed. Thus, by changing the notification content according to the state of the game when the winning game is started, it is possible to appropriately notify the game content while suppressing discomfort given to the player.

  In such a gaming machine of the present invention, the firing mode notification means is a means for ending the notification that is being executed when a game ball enters the second start port during execution of the notification of the launch mode. You can also Here, regardless of which notification is being executed, if the game ball enters the second start port, it is considered that the notification content has been transmitted to the player, so discomfort given to the player by ending the notification. It can be suppressed more. In this aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention, the firing mode notification means is configured to display a game ball at the second start opening when the variable display is stopped and displayed while the notification of the firing mode is being executed. Even before entering the ball, it may be a means for ending the notification being executed. Here, since the winning game is executed when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit state, it is not necessary to fire the game ball aiming at the second starting port. For this reason, useless consumption of the game ball can be prevented by terminating the notification.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the storage storing means for storing the game ball entering the first start port or the second start port as a hold, and the hold stored in the hold storage means are the fluctuations. Hold determination means for determining whether or not the displayed symbol is a hit hold that triggers the stop display in the hit mode, and the firing mode notification means stores the hit hold in the hold storage means If not, it may be means for executing notification of the launch mode. In this way, it is possible to prevent wasteful consumption of game balls when there is a hit on hold. Further, when the firing mode is not notified, it is possible to indicate to the player that there is a winning hold.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the game machine according to the present invention further includes an effect display device for performing various effect displays in conjunction with a change in the symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display device. One notification effect is displayed on the effect display device for a predetermined period of time between the notification effect of the launch mode that causes the game ball to flow down to the first region and the notification effect of the position of the second start port, and then the other It is also possible to display the notification effect of the launch mode that causes the game ball to flow down in the first area as the simple notification. In this way, the display time of the simple notification is shorter than that in the case of the normal notification, and therefore the time for blocking the effect display performed by the effect display device can be shortened by switching from the normal notification to the simple notification. It is possible to further suppress discomfort given to the player.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game machine includes a center accessory disposed in the center of the game board, and the second starting port is formed integrally with the center accessory on the left side of the center accessory, The first start port may be arranged below the center accessory.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to appropriately notify the game content while suppressing discomfort given to the player.

1 is an external perspective view showing an external appearance of a pachinko machine 10 that is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of operation | movement of the normal electric accessory 39. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus 42 at the time of big hit. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 34. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the change display and stop display of the effect symbol of the effect display apparatus 34. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a sub-control board 90. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a main control process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol variation start process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit determination table of a normal symbol. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display related process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table for 1st special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit symbol determination table for 2nd special symbols. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit variation pattern table distribution process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern table allocation process for detachment executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for big hits at the time of high probability. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern table for big hits at the time of low probability. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for a high probability deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for out of time at the low probability. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a big hit game end process executed by a CPU 70a of the main control board 70. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a start winning effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the symbol fluctuation effect process performed by CPU90a of the sub-control board 90. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a big hit game effect process executed by a CPU 90a of a sub control board 90. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the firing aspect alerting | reporting effect for normal alerting | reporting. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the firing aspect alerting | reporting effect for normal alerting | reporting. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the firing mode alerting | reporting effect for simple alerting | reporting. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game process of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the big hit game end of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game effect process of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the discharge aspect alerting | reporting effect for normal alerting | reporting of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the firing mode alerting | reporting effect for the simple alerting | reporting of a modification.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine of a type (so-called seven machine type) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this will be described. To do. In the following description, a game ball entering (accepting) a variety of winning holes provided on the game board may be referred to as “winning” or “entering”. Of these, “winning” means that a game ball enters the winning entrance, which is the premise for paying out the winning ball. In terms of indicating that a gaming ball enters (accepts) the winning entrance, Substantially synonymous with “sphere”.

  FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine 10 (game machine) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine 10]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) in which the board surface is arranged so as to be visible through a glass plate 12 (transparent plate) fitted in the front frame 11, An upper tray 14 and a lower tray 16 that store game balls, and a launching handle 18 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 14 to the game board 30 are provided.

  The front frame 11 is fitted into the main body frame 21 and can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 21 with the left side as a rotation axis. The main body frame 21 is fitted into the outer frame 22 so that it can be rotated with respect to the outer frame 22 with the left side as a rotation axis. The front frame 11 and the main body frame 21 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame. The outer frame 22 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island facility of the pachinko hall.

  Speakers 28a and 28b are provided on the upper left and upper right of the front frame 11 for making various sound effects and notifying the player of the game state as the game progresses. The part is provided with a locking device 29 for locking the front frame 11 to the main body frame 21. In addition, a prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the front frame 11.

  The upper tray 14 is inserted into the CR unit on the upper surface portion thereof, and a ball lending button 24a for instructing lending of game balls within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted into the CR unit. A return button 24b for instructing the return of the card is provided.

  The launch handle 18 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 11, and includes a touch sensor 18a (see FIG. 3) that detects that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop that temporarily stops launch of the game ball. A switch 18b (see FIG. 3) is provided. A launching device (not shown) for launching game balls stored in the upper tray 14 one by one is connected to the rotation shaft of the launching handle 18, and the launching device is provided when the launching handle 18 is rotated. The firing motor 19 (see FIG. 3) rotates, and accordingly, a game ball is launched with a striking force having a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the firing handle 18.

[Composition of game board 30]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a game area 31 surrounded by an outer rail 31a and an inner rail 31b. This game board 30 is arranged at the left part of the game area 31 and has a normal symbol operation gate 32 having a gate switch 32a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of a game ball, and a pattern arranged at the lower right part of the game area 31. Display device 40, effect display device 34 disposed in the center of game area 31, center accessory 50 disposed so as to surround the outer frame of effect display device 34, and disposed below center accessory 50 The first start port 36 having a first start port switch 36a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of the game ball and the second formed integrally with the left portion of the center accessory 50 for detecting the winning of the game ball. A second start port 38 having a start port switch 38a (see FIG. 3), an openable / closable tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 39 attached to the second start port 38, and a lower right portion of the game area 31. Grand prize that can be opened and closed 44, a total of four general winning ports 45 having a general winning port switch 45a (see FIG. 3) arranged at the lower left and right of the game area 31 for detecting the winning of a game ball, and games that have not entered any of the winning ports And an outlet 46 for collecting the sphere. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a windmill 48 below the normal symbol operating gate 32, and a number of nails (not shown) for guiding and playing game balls around the above-described winning holes. Is provided.

  The ordinary electric accessory 39 includes a wing piece portion 39a provided at the second start port 38, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) that operates the wing piece portion 39a. FIG. 4 shows how the ordinary electric accessory 39 operates. As shown in the drawing, the ordinary electric accessory 39 is in a normal state in which the possibility of winning a game ball to the second starting port 38 is relatively low when the wing piece 39a is upright (see FIG. 4A). ), When the wing piece 39a is open to the left side, the game ball is open to the second start port 38 in a higher open state than the normal state (see FIG. 4B). In this embodiment, in a normal state in which the wing piece 39a is upright, it is configured such that it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second start port 38.

  The special winning opening 44 is normally in a closed state that does not accept a game ball, and in a big hit game (special game), the special winning opening solenoid 44a (see FIG. 3) is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball. It is driven as follows. A large winning opening switch 44b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of a game ball and counting the number of winning is attached to the large winning opening 44. In the present embodiment, as a process for the big hit game, one round is a time until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses before the big winning opening switch 44b counts 10 winning game balls or counts 10 game balls. The winning opening 44 is opened, and the opening operation of the large winning opening 44 is repeated until the prescribed round. In addition, between each round, the special winning opening 44 is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

  As illustrated in the configuration diagram of FIG. 5, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display device 41 capable of displaying and changing a normal symbol, and a special symbol display device capable of displaying and changing a special symbol. 42. The normal symbol display device 41 includes a left normal symbol display unit 41a and a right normal symbol display unit 41b configured using light emitting diodes (LEDs). In FIG. 6, an example of the display mode of the normal symbol display device 41 is shown. As shown in FIG. 6, the normal symbol display device 41 includes a display mode in which both the left normal symbol display unit 41a and the right normal symbol display unit 41b are turned off (see the first row from the top in FIG. 6), and the left normal symbol display unit 41b. A display mode in which the display unit 41a is turned on and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned off (see the second row from the top in FIG. 6), and a display mode in which the left normal symbol display unit 41a is turned off and the right normal symbol display unit 41b is turned on. (Refer to the third row from the top in FIG. 6) and four display modes in which the left normal symbol display portion 41a and the right normal symbol display portion 41b are both lit (see the fourth row from the top in FIG. 6). There is. When the normal symbol display device 41 detects that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32, the normal symbol display device 41 performs variable display by sequentially switching the four display modes. The display is stopped in one of the display modes. At this time, when the display mode stopped and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the display mode shown in the fourth row from the top in FIG. 6), the ordinary electric accessory 39 is held for a certain time (for example, 0. 0). For 5 seconds). When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 32 during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display is held up to four times, and when the current fluctuation display ends, it is held. The variable display is digested sequentially.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 42 a and a second special symbol display unit 42 b configured using a seven-segment display. A plurality of display modes (up to 128) are expressed by combinations with light extinction. When the winning of either the first start port 36 or the second start port 38 is detected, the special symbol display device 42 performs variable display by sequentially switching the display state, and when the execution time of the variable display has elapsed. The display is stopped in any one of the display modes that can be expressed. At this time, when the stop-displayed display mode is a specific display mode, the big winning opening 44 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) as a big hit. In the embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 42a is a display unit for a first start port winning prize that is variably displayed when a game ball is won at the first start port 36, and the second special symbol display unit 42b is a second start port. A display portion for winning the second start opening that is displayed in a variable manner when the game ball is won at 38. Hereinafter, in particular, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a for winning the first start opening is also referred to as a first special symbol, and is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b for winning the second starting port. The special symbol is also called a second special symbol. In FIG. 7, an example of the display mode of the special symbol display device 42 at the time of big hit is shown. As shown in the figure, the first normal big hit is the display mode in which the upper right, lower right, and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display unit 42a are turned on, and the middle horizontal bar segment in the second special symbol display unit 42b. There is a display mode in which the vertical bar segments on the upper right and lower left are turned on (see the first row from the top in FIG. 7). Further, the first probability variation big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right and lower left vertical bar segments in the first special symbol display part 42a are lit, and the upper horizontal line in the second special symbol display part 42b. There is a display mode in which the bar segment and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments are lit (see the second row from the top in FIG. 7). The second probability big hit is a display mode in which the upper horizontal bar segment and the lower right vertical bar segment in the first special symbol display unit 42a are lit, and the upper and lower horizontal bar segments in the second special symbol display unit 42b. There is a display mode in which the lower left vertical bar segment is lit (see the third row from the top in FIG. 7). In addition, the display mode at the time of big hit is not limited to the above mode, and may be displayed in any manner, and the type of display mode at each big hit is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types are prepared. Also good. When the game ball wins either the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 38 during the special symbol variation display, the variation display of the special symbol is suspended for up to four times for each starting port, When the current fluctuation display is finished, the pending fluctuation display is sequentially digested. As will be described later, the number of holdings of the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed by the first holding symbol 35a, and the number of holdings of the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by the second holding symbol 35b.

  Here, in the first normal jackpot, a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the big winning opening 44 is repeated over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is performed, and a predetermined number of times (for example, after the jackpot game ends) , 100 times) until the special symbol variation display is performed, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 39 is extended. It is a big hit mode that becomes a state (so-called short-time state). In addition, after the big hit game related to the first normal big hit, the low probability state (also referred to as a low probability mode) where the probability of the big hit determination result is a big hit is low. As in the first normal jackpot, the first winning jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the opening operation of the jackpot 44 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds), and after the jackpot game ends. This is a big hit mode in which a probability change state (also referred to as a high probability mode) in which the probability of the big hit determination is higher than that in the low probability mode becomes a time-short state until the big hit is drawn. In addition, in the second probability variation jackpot, a jackpot game in which the opening of the big winning opening 44 is repeated over a smaller number of rounds (for example, two rounds) than the first normal jackpot is performed, and after the jackpot game is over This is a big hit mode in which a probabilistic state and a short time state are obtained until the next big hit is drawn. In this embodiment, at the start of the big hit game, a round display unit 43 for displaying a symbol indicating the maximum number of rounds of the big hit game is provided in a part of the symbol display device 40 (see FIG. 5). The round display unit 43 is configured by using a 7-segment display, similarly to the first special symbol display unit 42a and the second special symbol display unit 42b. The display mode of the round display unit 43 includes a display mode in which the upper and middle horizontal bar segments and the upper left and lower left vertical bar segments are lit (in the form of the letter “F”), and the upper display in the round display unit 43. , Middle and lower horizontal bar segments and upper right and lower left vertical bar segments are lit (lighted in the form of “2” in arithmetic numbers). The former display mode is “first normal jackpot” ”And“ first probability variation jackpot ”as a trigger, and the latter display mode corresponds to a jackpot game round number display as a trigger of“ second probability variation jackpot ”.

  The effect display device 34 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display. As shown in the screen configuration illustrated in FIG. 8, the effect display device 34 has three effect symbols (pseudo special symbols) 34 </ b> L and 34 </ b> M arranged side by side and composed of characters and numbers. , 34R and a background pattern (not shown). The effect display device 34 variably displays the three effect symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R when the game ball wins the first start port 36 and when the game ball wins the second start port 38. In FIG. 9, an example of the change display and stop display of the effect symbol of the effect display device 34 is shown. The production symbols 34L, 34M, and 34R are variably displayed so as to scroll at a high speed from the top to the bottom when the variation display is started. When the execution time of the variation display elapses, the production symbols 34L, right on the left The effect symbols 34R and the middle effect symbol 34M are stopped and displayed in this order. At this time, when the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R do not match, it becomes a simple disengagement without reach (see FIG. 9A), and the left effect symbol 34L and the right effect symbol 34R are separated. Reach when they match. When the middle production symbol 34M stops with a predetermined reach production and the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L and 34R do not match, it is determined that the reach is lost (FIG. 9B). )), A big hit is obtained when the middle production symbol 34M and the left and right production symbols 34L and 34R coincide (see FIG. 9C). The result of success / failure of the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 34 is basically the result of the success / failure of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed by the special symbol display device 42 described above. Matches.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 34 also displays the first reserved symbol 35a and the second reserved symbol 35b in the display screen. The first reserved symbol 35a is displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball is won at the first starting opening 36 during the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Are erased in the reverse order of the starting prize. The second reserved symbols 35b are also displayed one by one in order from the left whenever a game ball is won at the second start opening 38 during the second special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation display is started. Are erased in the reverse order of the starting prize.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment thus configured, the first start port 36 is disposed below the center accessory 50, and the player can play the game ball in the game area 31 during a normal game that is not a big hit game. By rotating the firing handle 18 so as to flow down to the left (so-called left-handed), the game ball can be won at the first start port 36. The second starting port 38 is formed in the left part of the center accessory 50, and when the time is short, the player can make a left-handed game ball in the second starting port 38. it can. The big prize opening 44 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31. When the big hit game is started, the player performs a so-called right-handed shot by rotating the launch handle 18 to the right to the maximum and firing the game ball. The game ball can flow down to the right side of the game area 31 and can be awarded to the big prize opening 44.

[Configuration of control circuit]
Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described with reference mainly to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 70 that controls the basic progress of the game, a payout control board 80 that controls the payout of prize balls and ball rentals, The control board includes a sub-control board 90 that controls the overall control of various effects performed along with the progress, and a control board such as a launch control board 100 that controls the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, a RAM that temporarily stores data when the programs are executed, peripheral devices, Peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data between them, an oscillator that outputs a clock for the CPU to perform operations, a watchdog timer for monitoring CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter that periodically generates interrupt signals) Various peripheral LSIs such as a timer circuit are connected to each other by a bus. In FIG. 3, only the CPU 70 a, ROM 70 b, and RAM 70 c of the main control board 70 among the various devices mounted on each control board are shown, and the other parts are not shown. Here, FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub-control board 90 forming a part of the control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 70 receives signals from the first start port switch 36a and wins from the second start port switch 38a as signals necessary for controlling the basic progress of the game. A signal is directly input and a passing signal from the gate switch 32a, a winning signal from the big winning opening switch 44b and the general winning opening switch 45a, and the like are input through the relay terminal plate 72. From the main control board 70, a control signal to the symbol display board 40 a that controls display of the symbol display device 40, a drive signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39 b, a drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 44 a, etc. are relay terminal boards 72 is output. The main control board 70 communicates with the payout control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the launch control board 100 (communication via the payout control board 80), and various command signals (commands, drive signals, etc.) and data. We are exchanging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 80 directly receives a detection signal from a frame opening switch 81 for detecting the opening of the front frame 11 as a signal necessary for performing control related to payout of award balls and ball rentals. The operation signals from the ball lending button 24a and the return button 24b are input via the ball lending display board 82 and the relay terminal board 83, and are received from the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 for detecting the payout of the prize ball. A detection signal is input via the relay terminal board 87. From the payout control board 80, a drive signal to the payout motor 86 for paying out the prize balls is output via the relay terminal plate 87. The payout control board 80 communicates with the main control board 70 and the launch control board 100, and exchanges various command signals and data.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control board 90 includes a CPU 90a, a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, etc., and receives various command signals from the main control board 70 and produces a game according to the commands. The sub control board 90 drives an effect display control board 91 that controls the effect display device 34, an amplifier board 92 that drives the various speakers 28a and 28b, various LED lamps 93a, and operates a movable decorative member. A decoration drive board 93 for driving the decoration motor 93b, an effect button board 94 for inputting an operation signal from the effect button 26, and the like are connected.

  The firing control board 100 detects a detection signal from the touch sensor 18a, an operation signal from the firing stop switch 18b, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch 102 that detects that the game ball is full in the lower tray 16 and the like. And a pulse signal for driving is output to the firing motor 19. The launch control board 100 drives the launch motor 19 to launch a game ball when the launch handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor 18a is on, the launch stop switch 18b is off, and the lower tray full switch 102 is off. When either the touch sensor 18a is turned off, the firing stop switch 18b is turned on, or the lower tray full tank switch 102 is turned on, the driving of the firing motor 19 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. Further, the launch control board 100 communicates with the main control board 70 via the payout control board 80, and data regarding the operation state of the launch handle 18 such as a detection signal from the touch sensor 18 a is sent via the payout control board 80. It is transmitted to the main control board 70.

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment thus configured will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main control processing executed by the CPU 70a of the main control board 70. This process is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The main control process executes a power-on process necessary for power-on such as an initialization process (step S100), a game start process (step S110), a normal symbol game process (step S120), and a special symbol game process. (Step S130) and the big hit game process (Step S140) are repeatedly executed. In the present embodiment, the time required for the processes in steps S110 to S140 is about 4 msec, and therefore these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 4 msec. The main control board 70 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 10 by transmitting various commands to the control board in charge and executing the processes according to the commands in accordance with the execution of these processes.

[Game start processing]
In the game start process in step S110, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first starts various sensors (gate switch 32a, first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, large winning port switch 44b, general winning port switch 45a. Etc.) and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 70c, or update various random number values (such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol determination random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc. described later). To do. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by a switch related to winning a game ball (first start port switch 36a, second start port switch 38a, large winning port switch 44b, general winning port switch 45a, etc.). If it is determined, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and saved as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 70c. When the prize ball information is not 0, a prize ball number designation command ( The award ball information) is transmitted to the payout control board 80, and the game start process is terminated. When the payout control board 80 receives the award ball number designation command, the payout motor 86 is driven to pay out the game balls one by one, and the game balls paid out by the pre-payout switch 84 and the post-payout switch 85 are detected. Each time a prize ball payout process is performed to decrement the prize ball information (the number of unpaid game balls) by one value. This award ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the award ball information reaches a value of 0, but when a winning game ball is detected and a new award ball number designation command is received from the main control board 70, the award ball information is received. The process is repeated until the value becomes zero. When the game start process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the normal symbol game process of the next step S120.

[Normal design game processing]
The normal symbol game process of step S120 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the normal symbol game process, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a passage signal from the gate switch 32a and determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 32 (step S200). If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 32, it is determined whether or not the current number of holds is less than the upper limit value (value 4 in this embodiment) (step S202). When it is determined that the current number of holds is less than the upper limit value, the number of holds is incremented by 1 (step S204), and a random number for determination (a hit determination random number) is acquired to obtain a predetermined determination random number in the RAM 70c. Store in the storage area (step S206). If it is determined in step S200 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 32, or if it is determined in step S202 that the number of normal symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of steps S204 and S206 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S208. Next, whether or not the second start port 38 (ordinary electric accessory 39) is in the opening operation (step S208), whether or not the normal symbol is in a variable display (step S210), and the normal symbol is stopped. It is determined whether or not it is in time (step S212) and whether or not the number of ordinary symbols held is 0 (step S214). If it is determined that the second start port 38 is not in the opening operation, the normal symbol is not in the variable display, the stop display time is not in progress, and the number of holdings is not 0, it is stored in the random number storage area (RAM 70c). The oldest random number for determination (random determination random number) is read (step S216), the normal symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 13 is executed (step S218), and the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. To do. Details of the normal symbol variation start process will be described below.

  In the normal symbol variation start process, first, the value of the variation shortening flag is checked (step S250). When the variation shortening flag is off, the hit determination is performed using the hit determination random number read in step S216 and the low probability hit determination table. (Step S252) When the fluctuation shortening flag is ON, the hit determination is performed using the read hit determination random number and the high probability hit determination table (Step S254). An example of the hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 14A shows a low probability hit determination table, and FIG. 14B shows a high probability hit determination table. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, in the low probability hit determination table, the hit determination random number is a value 100 or 101 out of values 0 to 255 (a hit probability of about 0.08%), and a high probability. In the usage determination table, the winning determination random number is 0 to 99 and 102 to 255 among the values 0 to 255 (the contact probability of about 99.2%). Subsequently, when the result of the hit determination is a win (step S256), a win symbol (in this embodiment, the fourth symbol from the top in FIG. 6) is set (step S258), and when the hit is not a hit (step S256) The off symbol (in this embodiment, one of the first to third symbols from the top in FIG. 6) is set (step S260). Then, the value of the fluctuation shortening flag is checked (step S262). When the fluctuation shortening flag is off, the normal display time (60 seconds in this embodiment) is set as the fluctuation display time (step S264). When is turned on, a time for reducing the fluctuation (1 second in this embodiment) is set as the fluctuation display time (step S266). When the fluctuation display time is set, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started (step S268), the number of normal symbols held is decremented by 1 (step S270), and the normal symbol fluctuation start processing is terminated.

  Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 12, if it is determined in step S210 that the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S220). This determination is performed by determining whether or not the time for fluctuation reduction has elapsed when the fluctuation reduction flag is on (time reduction state), and for normal fluctuation when the fluctuation reduction flag is off (non-time reduction state). This is done by determining whether or not the time has elapsed. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed, the normal symbol variable display is stopped (step S222), the stop display time is set (step S224), and whether or not the stop display time has elapsed. Is determined (step S226). The stop display time is an interval from the stop of the normal symbol variation display to the start of the next variation display, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If the stop display of the normal symbol is made, it is determined in step S212 that the stop display time is in progress. Therefore, in step S226, it is determined again whether or not the stop display time has passed, and the stop display time has passed. If it is determined, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol (step S228). If it is determined that the symbol is not a winning symbol, that is, it is determined that the symbol is a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, when the winning symbol is determined, it is determined whether or not the opening extension flag is on (step S230). When the opening extension flag is off, the opening pattern of the second starting port 38 (ordinary electric accessory 39) is short. A time release pattern is set (step S232), and when the release extension flag is on, a long-time release pattern is set as the release pattern (step S234). Here, in this embodiment, the short-time release pattern is set to 0.5 seconds, and the long-time release pattern is extended to 6 seconds. When the opening pattern is set, the opening operation of the second start port 38 (ordinary electric accessory 39) is started (step S236), and the normal symbol game process is once ended. As described above, the opening operation of the second start port 38 is performed by opening and closing the wing piece portion 39a to the left side by drivingly controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 39b. When the opening operation of the second start port 38 is started, since it is determined that the opening operation of the second start port 38 is being performed in step S208 of the normal symbol game process after the next lap, it is determined whether or not the opening end condition is satisfied. Determination is made (step S238). In the present embodiment, the release end condition is established that either the release time set in steps S232 and S234 has elapsed, or that a specified number (for example, 8) of game balls has won the second start opening 38. It was established when When the opening end condition is not satisfied, the normal symbol game process is temporarily ended while maintaining the opening operation, and when the opening end condition is satisfied, the opening operation of the second start port 38 is ended (step S240). The normal symbol game process is terminated. When the normal symbol game process ends, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the special symbol game process of the next step S130.

[Special design game processing]
The special symbol game process of step S130 is executed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special symbol game process is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 36a to the first start port 36 for variably displaying the first special symbol. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won (step S300). When it is determined that a game ball has won the first start opening 36, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved first special symbols is less than the upper limit (value 4 in this embodiment) (step). S302). When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (step S304), and a random number for determination is acquired to perform a predetermined determination in the RAM 70c. The first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S308). Here, as the determination random number acquired in step S306, when the big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination performed by winning the game ball to the first start port 36 or the result of the big hit determination is a big hit The special display random number for determining the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 42a, and the reach display when the effect symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 34 because the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. For example, reach random numbers for determining whether or not to perform. In addition, the first special symbol hold-time occurrence command transmitted in step S308 includes a hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the first hold symbol 35a in the display screen of the effect display device 34. If it is determined in step S300 that no game ball has been won in the first start port 36, or if it is determined in step S302 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, steps S304 to S308 are performed. Skip this process and proceed to the next process.

  Subsequently, a detection signal from the second start port switch 38a is input to determine whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the second start port 38 for variably displaying the second special symbol (step S310). If it is determined that the game ball has won the second start port 38, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved special symbols is smaller than the upper limit value (value 4 in the present embodiment) (step). S312). When it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is less than the upper limit value, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 (step S314), and a random number for determination is acquired to make a predetermined determination in the RAM 70c. The random number is stored in the random number storage area (step S316), and the second special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S318). Here, as the determination random number acquired in step S316, the big hit determination random number or the big special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 42b is the same as when the game ball is won in the first starting port 36. Examples include random numbers for determining jackpot symbols and reach random numbers for determination. Further, the second special symbol hold occurrence command transmitted in step S318 includes a hold number designation command for displaying the hold number on the second hold symbol 35b. If it is determined in step S310 that a game ball has not won the second starting port 38, or if it is determined in step S312 that the number of second special symbols has reached the upper limit, steps S314 to S318 are performed. Skip this process and proceed to the next process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (step S320), whether any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S322), the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is determined whether or not any of the symbols is during the stop display time (step S324). If it is determined that the big hit game is being played, the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process in step S140. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not a big hit game, neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is variably displayed, and neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the stop display time. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (step S326). If it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination random number among the second special symbol random numbers (big hit determination random numbers) stored in the random number storage area (RAM 70c) is used. Reading (step S328), the variable display related process shown in FIG. 18 is executed (step S330), and the special game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved special symbols is 0, it is determined whether the number of reserved special symbols is 0 (step S332). If it is determined that the first special symbol hold number is not 0, the oldest determination random number among the random numbers for determination of the first special symbol (big hit determination random number) stored in the random number storage area (RAM 70c) is used. Reading (step S334), the variable display related process is executed (step S336), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the number of holds for the first special symbol is also 0, the special symbol game process is terminated. In steps S326 to S336, when both the number of reserved first symbol symbols and the number of reserved second symbol symbols are not 0, the second special symbol variable display (holding digestion) is preferentially executed. Details of the variable display related process will be described below. Since both the first special symbol variation display related process and the second special symbol variation display related process are executed in common, they will be described with reference to a common flowchart (the flowchart of FIG. 18).

  In the variation display related process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is the high probability mode or the low probability mode (step S400). When the probability change flag is off, that is, when the current gaming state is in the low probability mode, the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination random number and the low probability jackpot determination table read in step S328 (step S402). Is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high probability mode, a big hit determination is performed using the read big hit determination random number and the high probability big hit determination table (step S404), and whether or not the determination result is a big hit Is determined (step S406). An example of the big hit determination table is shown in FIG. FIG. 19A shows a low probability jackpot determination table, and FIG. 19B shows a high probability jackpot determination table. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the same jackpot determination table is used for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and in the low probability jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination random number is a value from 0 to 796. The jackpot is assumed to be a big hit at 60, 61 (a jackpot probability of 1 / 398.5), and the big hit is determined when the hit judgment random number is a value from 60 to 79 out of the values 0 to 796. It was assumed (1 / 39.85 jackpot probability).

  When the result of the big hit determination is determined to be a big win in step S406, the big hit symbol determination random number is read from the determination random number storage area (RAM 70c) (step S408), and the big hit is stopped and displayed based on the read big hit symbol determination random number. A symbol is selected and set (step S410). Here, the determination of the jackpot symbol for the first special symbol illustrated in FIG. 20 is used for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, and the determination of the jackpot symbol for the second special symbol is illustrated in FIG. A jackpot symbol determination table for the second special symbol is used. In the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 20, when the jackpot symbol determination random number is a value 0 to 101 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol at the upper left of FIG. “First normal big hit” (approximately 40% big hit distribution probability), when the big hit symbol determination random number is between 102 and 203, the symbol in the middle left of FIG. 7 is selected and becomes “first probable big hit” (About 40% big hit distribution probability) When the big hit symbol determination random number is a value of 204 to 255, the lower left symbol of FIG. 7 is selected and becomes the “second probability variation big hit” (about 20% big hit distribution) probability). Also, in the big special symbol determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 21, when the random symbol for big hit symbol determination is a value 0 to 101 among the values 0 to 255, the symbol in the upper right part of FIG. 7 is selected. 7 becomes the “first normal big hit” (about 40% big hit distribution probability), and when the big hit symbol determination random number is between 102 and 229, the right middle symbol of FIG. When the random number for determining the big hit symbol is 230 to 255, the lower right symbol in FIG. 7 is selected and becomes the “second probability variation big hit” (about 10% Jackpot distribution probability). Thus, in the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the “first probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the second start port 38 is higher than the probability of occurrence of “first probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the first start port 36. The probability of occurrence of the “second probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the second starting port 38 is lower than the probability of occurrence of the “second probability variation big hit” at the time of winning the first starting port 36. When the big hit symbol is determined, the big hit variation pattern table distribution process shown in FIG. 22 is executed to allocate the big hit variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol at the time of the big hit (step S412).

  In the big hit variation pattern table distribution process, whether or not the probability variation flag is on, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is in the high probability mode (step S430), whether or not the variation shortening flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is It is determined whether or not the time is short (step S432). When the probability variation flag is on, the high probability big hit variation pattern table is set (step S434), and when the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is on, the probability is low. This is done by setting the variable pattern table for time-hit big hit (step S436), and setting the low-probability non-time-hit big hit fluctuation pattern table when the probability variation flag is off and the fluctuation shortening flag is off (step S438). FIG. 24 shows an example of the jackpot variation pattern table in the high probability mode, and FIG. 25 shows an example of the jackpot variation pattern table in the low probability mode. FIG. 25A shows a low probability short-time big hit variation pattern table, and FIG. 25B shows a low probability non-short time big hit variation pattern table. 24 and 25 show a table storing a small number of patterns for the sake of convenience, but actually, a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used.

  When the big hit variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determining random number is read (step S414), and the variation pattern is selected and set using the read variation pattern determining random number and the set big hit variation pattern table (step S414). S416).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that the result of the big hit determination is not big hit, a missing symbol is set (step S418), and a variation pattern table for losing for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol at the time of losing is assigned. The deviation variation pattern table allocation process is executed (step S420). Although the detailed explanation is omitted, for example, the winning symbol can be set using a jackpot symbol determining random number and a not-showing symbol determining table. Of course, if a losing symbol determining random number is acquired separately from the jackpot symbol determining random number, it can be set using the losing symbol determining random number and the losing symbol determining table.

  The variation pattern table allocation process for detachment determines whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S440) and whether or not the variation shortening flag is on (step S442). The variation pattern table is set (step S444), and when the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is on, the variation pattern table for low-probability short time deviation is set (step S446), the probability variation flag is off and the variation shortening flag is off. Is performed by setting a variation pattern table for low probability non-short-time deviation variation pattern (step S448). FIG. 26 shows an example of the deviation variation pattern table for the high probability mode, and FIG. 27 shows an example of the deviation variation pattern table for the low probability mode. FIG. 27A shows a variation pattern table for low probability and short-time deviation, and FIG. 27B shows a variation pattern table for low probability non-short-time deviation. 26 and 27 show a table storing a small number of patterns for the sake of convenience, but in reality, a table storing a larger number of patterns (for example, 20 or more patterns) is used. Further, as shown in the figure, in the variation pattern table for detachment, a variation pattern table for reach when there is a reach display and a variation pattern table for non-reach when there is no reach display are prepared.

  When the deviation variation pattern table is set, the variation pattern determination random number and the reach random number are read out (step S422), and the variation pattern determination random number and the reach random number are set and the variation variation table is set. A pattern is selected and set (step S424).

  When the big hit symbol and its variation pattern or the off symbol and its variation pattern are set, the variation display of the special symbol is started (step S426), and the symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S428). Then, the variable display related process is terminated. Here, the symbol variation start command includes a big hit variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command), and a big hit stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) when the big hit determination result is a big hit. When the result of the big hit determination is out, a deviation variation pattern, a variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and a loss stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command) are included. Receiving the symbol variation start command, the sub-control board 90 analyzes the command, determines the effect content to be performed on the screen of the effect display device 34, and controls the effect display device 34.

  Returning to the special symbol game process of FIGS. 15 to 17, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the special symbol game process is executed in the next lap, in step S322, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is processed. Since any of the symbols is determined to be in the variable display, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 determines whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S338). Since the fluctuation display time is determined according to the fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined, whether or not the fluctuation display time has passed is determined by the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. This can be done by comparing the determined variable display time. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If it is determined that the variation display time has elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped (step S340), and a symbol stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 ( Step S342). The sub control board 90 that has received the symbol stop command transfers the symbol stop command to the effect display control board 91. Then, a stop display time is set (step S344), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time has passed (step S346). Here, the stop display time is an interval from when the special symbol variation display is stopped until the next variation display is started, and is set to 0.6 seconds, for example. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol stop display is made, it is determined in step S324 that the stop display time is in progress. Therefore, it is determined again in step S346 whether or not the stop display time has elapsed, and it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (step S348).

  If it is determined in step S348 that the game is a big hit symbol, the current gaming state, specifically, the value of the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag when the big hit occurs is stored (step S350), and the big hit gaming flag is turned on. (Step S352), a big hit game start designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (Step S354). Thereby, the big hit game is started by the big hit game processing described later. In addition, during the big hit game, in order to stop the probability variation function, the time shortening function, and the release extension function, the probability variation flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is on (steps S356 and S358), and the variation shortening flag when the variation shortening flag is on. Is turned off and the release extension flag is turned off (steps S360 to S364), the special symbol game process is terminated, and the process returns to the main control process to proceed to the next big hit game process of step S140.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S348 that the symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the variation shortening flag is on (step S366). If the variation shortening flag is not on, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When the fluctuation shortening flag is on, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by 1 (step S368), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter is 0 (step S370). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter indicates the upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that maintains the state of time reduction (special symbol and normal symbol fluctuation shortening), and the value corresponding to the big hit mode is set at the end of the big hit game Is done. When the fluctuation shortening counter is not 0, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the time shortening state. When the fluctuation shortening counter is 0, the variation shortening flag is turned off in order to terminate the time shortening state ( In step S372), the release extension flag is turned off (step S374), a game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S376), and the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed from the short-time state to the non-short-time state. Note that the gaming state designation command includes a setting status of a variation shortening flag and an opening extension flag indicating the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The sub control board 90 that has received the gaming state designation command outputs a control signal to the effect display control board 91 to change the background screen of the effect display device 34 from the background for the time reduction to the background for the non-time reduction, for example. Process. Note that the determination in step S370 is executed regardless of whether the low probability mode or the high probability mode, but in the first probability variation big hit or the second probability variation big hit, after the big hit ends, the fluctuation shortening counter is 10,000 times. Therefore, in the case of these probable big hits, the fluctuation shortening counter cannot normally have a value of 0, and the time saving state does not end until the next big hit is drawn.

[Big hit game processing]
The jackpot game process of step S140 is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the jackpot game process of FIG. 28 is executed, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (step 500). When it is determined that the big hit game flag is off, the big hit game processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the jackpot game flag is determined to be on, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the jackpot game (step S502). The number of rounds is initialized to 0 and the number of remaining rounds is initialized to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot (step S504). In the present embodiment, the number of rounds to be initialized is 15 rounds when the type of jackpot is the first normal jackpot or the second probability variation jackpot, and two rounds when the second probability variation jackpot. If it is not the start timing of the big hit game, it is already initialized, so the process of step S504 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S506.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 44 is open (step S506). If it is determined that the special winning opening 44 is closed (not open), the timing for opening the special winning opening 44 is determined. It is determined whether or not (step S508). This determination is performed by determining whether or not a prescribed closing time (2 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. If it is determined that it is the opening timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44a is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is opened (step S510), and the number N of times of opening is incremented by 1 and the remaining rounds. The number is decremented by 1 (step S512), an N-th release designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S514), and the big hit game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the opening timing of the big winning opening 44, the big hit game processing is once ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S506 that the special winning opening 44 is open, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening 44 (step S516). This determination is made by determining whether the specified opening time has elapsed or the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 44 has reached a specified number (10 in this embodiment). . The opening time is determined according to the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the opening time is set to 25 seconds in either case of the first normal jackpot or the first probability variation jackpot, In the case of the second probability variation big hit, it is set to 6 seconds. If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big hit game process is temporarily ended while the big prize opening 44 is kept open. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the closing timing of the big prize opening 44, the big prize opening solenoid 44a is driven and controlled so that the big prize opening 44 is closed (step S518), and the number of remaining rounds is greater than 0? It is determined whether or not (step S520). When the number of remaining rounds is greater than the value 0, a big winning opening closing designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S522), and the big hit game process is once ended. When the number of remaining rounds is 0, FIG. Is executed (step S524), and the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In the big hit game end process of FIG. 29, the CPU 70a of the main control board 70 first determines whether or not the release extension flag when the big hit occurs is off (step S550). This determination can be made by checking the value of the release extension flag because the value of the release extension flag when the big hit occurs is stored in step 350 of the special symbol game process of FIG. When the release extension flag at the time of a big hit is off, a normal notification big hit game end designation command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S552), and when the release extension flag at the time of a big hit is on, a simple notification big hit game end designation is made. The command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (step S554). Details of the normal notification jackpot game end designation command and the simple notification jackpot game end designation command will be described later. Then, the jackpot game flag is turned off from on (step S556), and it is determined whether the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, that is, whether the current jackpot is the “first probability variation bonus” or the “second probability variation bonus”. (Step S558). If it is determined that it is not a probability variation symbol, that is, the current big hit is the “first normal big hit”, the probability variation flag is kept off and the variation shortening counter is set to 100 times (step S560). Is determined (step S562), the fluctuation shortening counter is set to 10,000 times (step S564). As described above, when the fluctuation shortening counter is set 10,000 times, the time-saving state is substantially continued until the next big hit is drawn. When the fluctuation shortening counter is set in this way, the fluctuation shortening flag is turned on (step S566), the release extension flag is turned on (step S568), and a gaming state designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 (step S570). The process when the big hit game ends is completed. The sub control board 90 that has received the game state designation command performs processing such as outputting a control signal to the effect display control board 91 to set the background screen of the effect display device 34 as the background for the time reduction, for example.

[Production control processing]
Next, operations performed by the sub control board 90 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90. The effect control process is performed by repeatedly executing the start winning effect process (step S600), the symbol variation effect process (step S610), and the big hit game effect process (step S620).

[Start-up winning effect processing]
The start winning effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the start winning effect process of FIG. 31, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first determines whether or not the first special symbol on-hold command has been received (step S700). When the hold occurrence command is received, the first hold symbol 35a is additionally displayed and the hold display of the first special symbol is updated (step S702). Note that when the hold command for the first special symbol is not received, the process of step S702 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S704. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a hold occurrence command for the second special symbol has been received (step S704), and when a hold occurrence command is received, it is determined whether or not a firing mode notification effect is being executed. (Step S706). When the launch mode notification effect is being executed, after the currently executed launch mode notification effect is ended (step S708), one second hold symbol 35b is additionally displayed to update the hold display of the second special symbol. (Step S710), the start winning process is terminated, and when the firing mode notification effect is not executed, the process of Step S708 is skipped and one second reserved symbol 35b is additionally displayed to display the second special symbol on hold. After updating (step S710), the start winning process is terminated. Note that if the second special symbol on-hold occurrence command has not been received, the processes of steps S706 to S710 are skipped, and the start winning effect process is terminated. Here, the launch mode notification effect is an effect for notifying the launch mode suitable for the game in a short time after the big hit game is finished. Note that the reason for ending the firing mode notification effect will be described later if a firing mode notification effect is being executed in steps S706 and S708 when the second special symbol hold command is received.

[Design variation effect processing]
The symbol variation effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 32, first, the CPU 90a of the sub control board 90 has received a symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S428 of the variation display related process of FIG. Is determined (step S800). If it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received, it is determined based on the received command whether or not the result of the current big hit determination is a big hit (step S802). In addition to setting (step S804), the jackpot symbol is set (step S806). As described above, the symbol variation start command at the time of jackpot includes the jackpot variation pattern, the variation time in the pattern (variation pattern designation command) and the jackpot stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). Therefore, the selection of the jackpot effect pattern and the jackpot symbol corresponds to the effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command and the received special symbol stop information designation command among the jackpot effect pattern and jackpot symbol pre-stored in the ROM 90b. This can be done by reading out the stop symbol to be performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the firing mode notification effect is being executed (step S808), and when the firing mode notification effect is being executed, the running notification effect is ended (step S810) and the symbol variation effect is started. (Step S812). In addition, when the big hit symbol is set (at the time of big hit), if the launch mode notification effect is being executed in steps S808 and S810, the reason for ending the launch mode notification effect will be described later. When the firing mode notification effect is not being executed, the process of step S810 is skipped and the symbol variation effect is started (step S812). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S802 that the result of this big hit determination is not big hit, the off-stage effect pattern is selected and set (step S814), the off-line symbol is set (step S816), and the symbol variation effect is displayed. Start (step S812). The command variation start command when the big hit determination result is not a big hit (when it is out of) includes the outbreak variation pattern, the variation time in that pattern (variation pattern designation command), and the outage stop symbol (special symbol stop information designation command). Therefore, the selection of the off effect pattern and the off symbol is selected from among the off effect patterns and off symbols pre-stored in the ROM 90b and the special pattern stop received from the effect pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command. This can be done by reading out the stop symbol corresponding to the information specifying command.

  If it is determined in step S800 that the symbol variation start command has not been received, or if the symbol variation effect is started in step S812, it is transmitted by the main control board 70 in step S342 of the special symbol game process of FIG. It is determined whether a symbol stop command to be received is received (step S818). When the symbol stop command is received, the symbol variation effect is terminated (step S820), and the symbol variation effect process is terminated. When the symbol stop command is not received, the symbol variation effect process is temporarily ended.

[Big hit game effect processing]
The big hit game effect process is executed according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. In the jackpot game effect process of FIG. 33, the CPU 90a of the sub-control board 90 first determines whether or not a jackpot game start designation command has been received (step S900). Here, as described above, the jackpot game start designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S354 when it is determined that the jackpot game starts in the special symbol game process of FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot game start designation command has been received, a jackpot game start effect is executed (step S902), and a firing mode notification effect at the time of the jackpot game start is executed (step S904). If it is determined that the big hit game designation command has not been received, the process of steps S902 and S904 is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S906. In the jackpot game start effect, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that a jackpot fanfare screen indicating the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. The driving signal is output to the amplifier substrate 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving substrate 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. In addition, the launch mode notification effect at the start of the big hit game is not shown because the big prize opening 44 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 31, but a notification that prompts the player to “right-hand” as the launch mode is omitted. This is done by outputting a control signal to the effect display control board 91 so that the screen is displayed on the effect display device 34.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an Nth release designation command has been received (step S906). Here, the N-th release designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S514 when starting the round of big hit game in the big hit game process of FIG. If it is determined that the Nth opening designation command has been received, the Nth round effect is executed (step S908). If it is determined that the Nth opening designation command has not been received, the process of step S908 is skipped. The process proceeds to the next step S910. In the N-th round effect, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that an N-th round effect screen, which is an effect indicating execution of the N-th round, is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is displayed. Is output from the speakers 28a and 28b to output a drive signal to the amplifier board 92, and the drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED 93a is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a special winning opening closing designation command has been received (step S910). Here, the big winning opening closing designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S522 when closing the big winning opening 44 in the state where the number of remaining rounds is larger than the value 0 in the big hit game processing of FIG. The If it is determined that the special winning opening closing command has been received, an effect during closing of the special winning opening is executed (step S912). If it is determined that the special winning opening closing command has not been received, the process of step S912 is performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next step S914. The effect during closing of the big prize opening is to output a control signal to the production display control board 91 so that an interval screen showing an interval from when the big prize opening 44 is closed until it is opened next is displayed on the production display device 34. A drive signal is output to the amplifier board 92 so that sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b, and a drive signal is output to the decorative drive board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. Is done.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game end designation command has been received (step S914). Here, the jackpot game end designation command is transmitted by the main control board 70 in the process of step S552 or step S554 in the process of jackpot game end in FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has been received, a jackpot game end effect is executed (step S916). In the jackpot game end effect, a control signal is output to the effect display control board 91 so that a jackpot ending screen indicating the end of the jackpot game is displayed on the effect display device 34, and sound corresponding to the screen display is output from the speakers 28a and 28b. As described above, the driving signal is output to the amplifier board 92, and the driving signal is output to the decorative driving board 93 so that the LED 93a is lit in the lighting mode corresponding to the screen display. Next, it is determined whether or not the received jackpot game end designation command is for normal notification (step S918), and when it is determined for normal notification, a firing mode notification effect for normal notification is executed (step S920). The big hit game effect process is terminated, and when it is determined that it is for simple notification, a firing mode notification effect for simple notification is executed (step S922), and the big hit game effect process is ended. Here, the determination in step S918 is that the type of the big hit game end designation command received in step S914, that is, the received big hit game end designation command is “normal notification big hit game end designation command” (see step S552 in FIG. 29) and This can be done by determining which one is a “simple notification jackpot game end designation command” (see step S554 in FIG. 29). If it is determined that the jackpot game end designation command has not been received, the process of steps S916 to S922 is skipped and the jackpot game effect process is terminated. An example of the firing mode notification effect for normal notification is shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, and an example of the firing mode notification effect for simple notification is shown in FIG. The launch mode notification effect for normal notification is an effect for notifying the launch mode suitable for the short-time game that is performed after the big-hit game is ended when the big-hit game is generated in a non-short-time state (non-time-short state). A left-handed notification screen (see FIG. 34) for prompting the player to “left-handed” using the reduced view of the game board 30 is displayed on the effect display device 34 for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and thereafter This is done by displaying on the effect display device 34 a position notification screen (see FIG. 35) showing the position of the second starting port 38 to be aimed at in a short time using an enlarged view near the second starting port 38. Moreover, the launch mode notification effect for simple notification is an effect for notifying the launch mode suitable for the short-time game that is performed after the big-hit game when the big-hit game is generated in the short-time state. The display of the latter position notification screen is omitted from the two notification screens displayed on the screen, and a left-handed notification screen (see FIG. 36) that prompts the player to “left-hand” without using a reduced view of the game board 30 is usually used. This is performed by displaying the effect display device 34 for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in a manner smaller than the left-hand notification screen for notification. Further, when the jackpot game end designation command is received, the jackpot ending effect is performed in step S916, so that the firing mode notification effect is started together with the jackpot ending effect.

  Here, in the recent pachinko machine 10, a plurality of game ball winning holes are often provided, and the gameability thereof is also complicated. Therefore, a player with little knowledge of the pachinko machine 10 is required to play after the big hit game is over. There is a case where it is not recognized where the game ball should be aimed at in a short state. On the other hand, the short-time state always occurs when the big hit game ends, so when a big hit game occurs in the short-time state, the launch mode notification effect for normal notification has already been performed at the time of the previous big hit game occurrence, Thus, it may be troublesome for the player who recognizes the firing mode to perform the detailed launch mode notification effect. Therefore, when a big hit game occurs in a state that is not short in time, the launch mode notification effect for normal notification is sufficiently informed to the player after the big hit game ends, and when a big hit game occurs in a short time state, a simple notification is made. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the annoyance caused by repeatedly notifying the same content with the simple notification of the firing mode. In this way, by changing the notification content of the firing mode according to the state of the game when the big hit game is generated, it is possible to appropriately notify the game content while suppressing discomfort given to the player. In addition, when the game ball wins the second starting port 38 during the execution of the firing mode notification effect, it can be determined that the launch mode has been transmitted to the player. The discomfort given can be further suppressed. In the start winning effect process of FIG. 31, when the second special symbol hold occurrence command is received, if the firing mode notification effect is being executed in steps S706 and S708, the launch mode notification effect is terminated. This is why. Furthermore, when the big hit is made during the execution of the launch mode notification effect, it is only necessary to wait for the start of the big hit game, and it is not necessary to fire the game ball aiming at the second start port 38, so the notification effect being executed is terminated. This can prevent wasteful consumption of game balls. In the symbol variation effect process of FIG. 33, when the big hit symbol is set (at the time of big hit), if the launch mode notification effect is being executed in steps S808 and S810, the launch mode notification effect is ended. Because. In the notification effect for normal notification, the left-hand notification screen is displayed on the effect display device 34 for a predetermined time and the position notification screen is displayed after that. In the notification effect for simple notification, the position notification screen is displayed. Since the left-handed notification screen is displayed without switching, the time for blocking the effect display performed by the effect display device 34 can be shortened by switching from the normal notification to the simple notification, further reducing discomfort given to the player. be able to.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment described above, when a big hit game is generated in a state where the big hit game is not completed, the game ball is placed in the second start opening 38 that should be aimed at the short time after the big hit game is finished. The left-handed notification screen for prompting the player to “left-hand” to fire and the position notification screen indicating the position of the second start port 38 are displayed on the effect display device 34. When a big hit game occurs in a short time state, when the big hit game ends, a left-handed notification screen is displayed on the effect display device 34, and a simple notification firing mode notification effect is executed, which omits the position notification screen. The notification content can be changed according to the game state when the big hit game is generated, and the game content can be appropriately notified while suppressing discomfort given to the player.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the jackpot game end designation command is received, the firing mode notification effect is executed, but it is determined in advance whether or not the jackpot is included in the hold. When the big hit is included in the hold that exists when the game ends, the firing mode notification effect may not be executed. In this case, the special symbol game process of FIG. 37 is executed instead of the special symbol game process of FIG. 15, the big hit game end process of FIG. 38 is executed instead of the big hit game end process of FIG. Instead of the jackpot game effect process, the jackpot game effect process of FIG. 39 may be executed. Hereinafter, the special symbol game process of FIG. 37, the big hit game end process of FIG. 38, and the big hit game effect process of FIG. 39 will be described in order, but the same processes as those of FIG. 15, FIG. 29 and FIG. Step numbers are assigned, and the description is omitted because it is redundant. In the special symbol game process of FIG. 37, a process for pre-determining whether or not a big hit is included in the hold is added. Specifically, in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 36, step S306a. When the random number for determination of the first special symbol is acquired at step S306b, it is determined in advance whether or not it is a big hit using the random number for determination of big hit among the acquired random numbers for determination of the first special symbol (step S306b). The preliminary determination result is stored in the predetermined determination random number storage area (RAM 70c) together with the random number for use (step S306c), and the first special symbol hold occurrence command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (step S308). When the random number for determination of the second special symbol is acquired in step S316a in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 38, the random number for determination of big hit is out of the acquired random numbers for determination of the second special symbol. Whether or not it is a big hit (step S316b), and the pre-determined result is stored in the predetermined determination random number storage area (RAM 70c) together with the acquired determination random number (step S316c), and the second special symbol hold occurs This is performed by transmitting a time command to the sub-control board 90 (step S318). In addition, the command which shows a prior determination result is contained in the command at the time of holding | maintenance generation | occurrence | production transmitted by step S308 and step S318. The big hit game end process in FIG. 38 is a process for transmitting an instruction not to notify the firing mode to the sub-control board 90 when the big hit is included in the hold existing at that time. Determines whether or not there is a jackpot hold based on the prior determination result in the processing of steps S306b and S316b described above (step S540). This is performed by transmitting a notification jackpot game end designation command (step S542). If it is determined that there is no big hit hold, a big hit game end designation command for normal notification or simple notification is transmitted by the processing of steps S550 to S554. In the jackpot game effect process in FIG. 39, when a jackpot game end designation command is received from the main control board 70 in step S914, it is determined whether or not the received jackpot game end designation command is for launch mode non-notification (step S917). If it is determined to be for firing mode non-notification, it is performed by skipping the firing mode notification effect (steps S918 to S922). When the big hit is included in the hold, it is only necessary to wait for the start of the big hit game by the hold, and there is no need to make the game ball enter the second starting port 39. By omitting the notification of the launch mode when the game is in progress, wasteful consumption of the game ball can be suppressed. Further, by omitting the notification of the firing mode in this way, it is possible to indicate to the player that there is a big hit in the hold when the notification of the firing mode is not performed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as a firing mode notification effect, a drawing such as a reduced view of the game board 30 and an enlarged view of the vicinity of the second start opening 38 is used together with an arrow or a character, but is not limited thereto. It is good also as what alert | reports using an arrow or a character, without using drawing. Moreover, although the left-handed notification screen and the position notification screen are displayed as different screens as the launch mode notification effect for normal notification, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed on the same screen. FIG. 40 shows a firing mode notification effect for normal notification in a modified example in such a case, and FIG. 41 shows a firing mode notification effect for simple notification in a modified example.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the execution of the firing mode notification effect is terminated when the ball enters the second start port 38, but the present invention is not limited to this. The execution may be terminated when the time has elapsed, or the execution may be terminated when the player operates the effect button 26 during the execution of the firing mode notification effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the jackpot game end designation command is received, that is, the firing mode notification effect is started at the timing when the jackpot game ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the timing immediately before the end of the jackpot game, The launch mode notification effect is started at the timing when the final round (the 15th round in the case of the first normal big hit or the first probability big hit and the second round in the case of the second positive big hit) is started. It is good. In this case, the firing mode notification effect may be started when the Nth release designation command is received in the final round.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the second starting port 38 (ordinary electric accessory 39) is integrally formed on the left part of the center accessory 50, but the present invention is not limited to this. May be formed at a distant position. Further, the second starting port 38 is disposed at a position suitable for left-handed (the left part of the center accessory 50), and the big winning port 44 is disposed at a position suitable for right-handed (lower right of the game area 31). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second start port 38 may be disposed at a position suitable for right-handed and the special winning opening 44 may be disposed at a position suitable for left-handed. In this case, what is necessary is just to perform the alerting | reporting effect which urges right-handed as a firing mode alerting effect.

  The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems will be described. In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 corresponds to a “gaming machine”, the launching device including the launching motor 19 corresponds to a “launching device”, the first start port 36 corresponds to a “first start port”, The second starting port 38 with the electric accessory 39 corresponds to the “second starting port”, the big winning port 44 corresponds to the “big winning port”, and the special symbol display device 42 corresponds to the “symbol displaying device”. The main control board 70 that executes special symbol game processing and jackpot game processing corresponds to “hit game execution means”, and the main control board 70 that executes normal symbol game processing corresponds to “specific game execution means”. The main control board 70 for executing the game end process and the sub control board 90 for executing the start winning effect processing, the symbol variation effect processing, and the jackpot game effect processing correspond to “launching mode notification means”. Further, the RAM 70c corresponds to “holding storage means”, and the main control board 70 that executes the special symbol game process of the modified example corresponds to “holding determination means”. The center accessory 50 corresponds to a “center accessory”. The correspondence between the main elements of the embodiment and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem is the same as that of the embodiment described in the column of means for solving the problem. Therefore, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems are not limited. In other words, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems should be made based on the description of the column, and the examples are those of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problems. It is only a specific example.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you get.

  10 Pachinko machine, 11 Front frame, 12 Glass plate, 14 Upper tray, 16 Lower tray, 18 Launch handle, 18a Touch sensor, 18b Launch stop switch, 19 Launch motor, 21 Body frame, 22 Outer frame, 24a Ball rental button, 24b return button, 26 effect button, 28a, 28b speaker, 29 locking device, 30 game board, 31a outer rail, 31b inner rail, 32 normal symbol operation gate, 32a gate switch, 34 effect display device, 34L, 34M, 34R effect Symbol, 35a First reserved symbol, 35b Second reserved symbol, 36 First starting port, 36a First starting port switch, 38 Second starting port, 38a Second starting port switch, 39 Normal electric accessory, 39a Normal electric accessory Solenoid, 40 symbol display device, 40a symbol display board, 41 normal diagram Display device, 41a Left normal symbol display portion, 41b Right normal symbol display portion, 42 Special symbol display device, 42a First special symbol display portion, 42b Second special symbol display portion, 43 Round display portion, 44 Grand prize opening, 44a Large winning port solenoid, 44b Large winning port switch, 45 General winning port, 45a General winning port switch, 46 Out port, 48 Windmill, 50 Center character, 70 Main control board, 70a CPU, 70b ROM, 70c RAM, 72 Relay Terminal board, 80 payout control board, 81 frame release switch, 82 ball rental display board, 83 relay terminal board, 84 pre-payout switch, 85 post-payout switch, 86 payout motor, 87 relay terminal board, 90 sub control board, 90a CPU , 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 effect display control board, 92 amplifier board, 93 Decoration drive substrate, 93a LED lamp, 93b decoration motor, 94 performance button board.

Claims (5)

A gaming machine that plays a game by a game ball flowing down in a game area,
A launcher capable of launching a game ball toward the upstream side of the game area in a launch mode according to the player's operation;
A first start port in which a state of a game ball receiving port is configured to be constant, and a game ball flowing down the first region of the game region can enter;
A gate through which a game ball flowing down the first region can pass;
A normal symbol display device that displays a variation of a normal symbol triggered by a game ball passing through the gate;
Configuration when said normally stopped displayed in the symbol display mode per the normal symbol to be displayed change in device, so the state of the receiving port of the game ball Waru switches from state have difficulty accepting a game ball to accept easily have state A second starting port through which a game ball flowing down the first region can enter,
A game ball that is configured to be switchable between a state in which a game ball can be received and a state in which a game ball cannot be received, and that flows down a second region of the game region that is different from the first region, can enter. The big prize opening,
A special symbol display device that displays a variation of a special symbol triggered by a game ball entering the first starting port or the second starting port;
When stopped and displayed in a manner per special symbols are variably displayed in the special symbol display device, and per game execution means for executing a per game to a state capable of receiving the game ball of the big winning opening,
Specific game execution means for executing a specific game that makes the second starting port advantageous to the player after the end of the winning game;
Launch mode notifying means for notifying the launch mode of the game ball;
With
The firing mode notification means, as the notification of the firing mode, when the winning game occurs during a normal game in which the second starting port is in a state more disadvantageous to the player than the specific game In accordance with the end of the corresponding game, a normal notification for performing a notification of a launch mode for causing a game ball to flow down to the first region and a notification of the position of the second start port is executed, and the specific game is executed. It is when the per game while that occurs is, performs notification of the firing mode in which flow down the game ball to the first region with the end of the corresponding Ri gaming location of the second start hole A gaming machine, characterized in that it is a means for executing simple notification that omits notification. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The launching mode notifying unit is a unit for terminating the running notification when a game ball enters the second starting port during the launch mode notification. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
It said firing mode notifying means, wherein when stopping displaying in a manner per special symbols to be variably displayed in the special symbol display device during execution of the notification of the firing aspect, the game ball entering the second start hole A gaming machine, characterized in that the game machine is a means for ending a running notification even before a ball is played. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Hold storage means for storing a game ball entering the first start port or the second start port as a hold,
Hold determination means for determining whether or not the hold stored in the hold storage means is a hit hold that triggers the special symbol that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device to stop display in a hit state;
With
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the firing mode notification unit is a unit that performs notification of the firing mode when the hit storage is not stored in the hold storage unit. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Wherein in conjunction with variations in the special symbol display special symbols are variably displayed by device provided with effect display device for performing various effect display,
The launch mode notifying unit displays, as the normal notification, one of the notification effects of the launch mode that causes the game ball to flow down to the first area and the notification effect of the position of the second start port. It is a means for displaying on the device for a predetermined time and then displaying the other notification effect, and as the simple notification, a notification effect in a launch mode that causes the game ball to flow down to the first area is displayed on the effect display device. A gaming machine characterized by being a means for displaying.

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