JP5292490B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To improve the effects that are performed when a symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the effects that are performed during a special game, and to perform these effects in a novel and functional manner to enhance the effects (gameability, game entertainment). A gaming machine that can be used.
When a game is being controlled by a low-probability / time-short state control means 50b, if it is determined by a second determination means 34b that a big hit game is to be performed, a high-precision / time-short state control means 50c is determined after the end of the big win game. When the game is controlled by the above, it is possible to cause the first special suggestion effect that suggests the determination result when the symbol is variably displayed, and the second special suggestion effect control means 62 a When it is determined that the big hit game is performed when the game is controlled by the certainty / non-short state control means 50a, and when the game is controlled by the high certainty / short time state control means 50c after the end of the special game, When the special game is being performed, the second special suggestion effect that is the same as or similar to the first special suggestion effect is performed.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique related to a game effect.

  Conventionally, in a general pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of winning holes are provided in a game area where a game ball can flow down, and a player operates a launch handle to launch a game ball in the game area to play a game. If the game ball is won at the winning opening, several to ten game balls can be obtained for each game ball. In recent years, the mainstream models are provided with a first start opening, an openable second start opening, a gate, and an openable big prize opening in the game area. The first and second start ports and the big winning port belong to the winning port.

  When the game ball wins the first start port, the first special figure determination information is acquired when the start condition is satisfied, and when the game ball wins the second start port, the second special figure determination information is acquired when the start condition is satisfied. . Based on the acquired special symbol determination information, it is determined whether or not it is “big hit”, and the symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display after the symbol variation is displayed. When it is determined as “big hit”, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and a big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds is performed.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the gate, the general-purpose determination information is acquired when the start condition is established. It is determined whether or not it is “winning” based on the acquired general symbol determination information, and a symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed on the general symbol display after the symbol variation is displayed. When it is determined as “winning”, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and an auxiliary game in which the second start port is opened or closed one or more times is performed.

  As a big hit probability determined as “big hit”, either a low probability (for example, about 1/265) or a high probability (for example, about 1/46) is alternatively set, and the operation of the second start port is performed. As the mode, either a low operation mode in which the second start port is hardly operated in the open state or a high operation mode in which the second start port is easily operated in the open state is alternatively set. When the second start port operation mode is set to the high operation mode, a relatively large number of game balls win the second start port, so that the number of owned game balls can be maintained and the game can be performed. It becomes a short state when the symbol variation time on the special figure display is easy to be shortened. Depending on the combination of the jackpot probability and the second start-up port operation mode, one of multiple game states (low accuracy / non-time short state / low accuracy / short time state / high accuracy / short time state shown in FIG. 11) is alternatively set. Is done.

  In the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the applicant of the present application determines that the game ball is large when the jackpot game related to the determination result is performed when the jackpot game according to the determination result is performed. If the V winning opening attached to the winning opening is not won, a low-probability / non-short-time state is set after the end of the big hit game. However, if the game ball wins the V winning opening, the big hit game After the end of the game, a high-precision / time-short state is set. Further, the jackpot game is set as the first set, and thereafter, the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined set (for example, 5 sets), and then the high-precision / time-short state is set. A so-called set model in which is set is being put into practical use.

  In this set of models, when the high accuracy / short time state is set, it is continuously set until it is judged as the next big jackpot game, the low probability / short time state is set after the end of the final set big hit game, When the number of symbol fluctuations on the special figure display reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100), the state is shifted to the low accuracy / non-time-short state. However, if it is judged as “big hit” in the low probability / short time state, the high probability / short time state is set again after the big hit game is finished, the big hit game is set as the first set, and then the big hit game is a predetermined set. Until it is done, after the big hit game is over, the high accuracy and short time state is set. In addition, Patent Document 1 discloses a so-called limiter machine having a playability similar to the model of this set.

  On the other hand, in the mainstream pachinko machines in recent years, when the symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display based on the determination result of whether or not it is a “big hit”, the big hit expectation degree that becomes the “big hit” in the symbol change The symbol variation effect that suggests is performed by outputting sound and light mainly for display on the image display, and this symbol variation effect enhances the game performance and the game entertainment. In addition, during the jackpot game, a jackpot effect that excites the jackpot game is performed.

JP 2011-50558 A

  In recent mainstream pachinko machines including the above-mentioned set models, when a game ball is determined to be a “big hit” by winning the second starting port, the “big hit” is determined by winning the game ball to the first starting port. It is more likely to be advantageous to the player than when it is determined. In the low-probability / non-time-short state, whether or not it is a “big hit” is determined by almost all of the game balls winning the first starting port. Subsequent profits vary greatly depending on whether or not a high-precision / short-time state is set after the game ends. Therefore, when it is determined that the jackpot game is in a low-probability / non-time-short state, the stage effect is enhanced by performing a promotion effect suggesting the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended.

  On the other hand, if the low accuracy / short time state is set after the big hit game ends, the low probability / short time state has a lower probability of big hit than the high accuracy / short time state, but the low probability / Since more game balls win the second starting port than in the non-time-short state, the profits after that greatly differ depending on whether or not the game ball is determined to be a “hit” by winning the second starting port. .

  Conventionally, when a “big hit” is determined in a low-probability / non-short-time state, the promotion effect performed during the big-hit game and the symbol variation effect performed in a low-probability / short-time state are performed in completely different manners. However, in this promotion effect and symbol variation effect, whether or not a high-precision / short-time state is set after the end of the jackpot game (whether or not a predetermined set of jackpot games can be performed thereafter) Because it is a very important production that suggests, we have made improvements so that both productions can be performed innovatively and functionally in consideration of the commonality of the production purpose.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which an effect performed when a symbol is displayed in a variable manner and an effect performed during a special game are improved.

  The present invention (game machine (1)) is provided in a game area (4a) through which game balls can flow down, a first start area (10) through which game balls can pass, and a first state in which game balls are difficult to pass through. A second start area (11a) that can be operated to a second state that is easy to pass through, and a first determination means that determines whether or not a special game is to be performed when a game ball passes through the first start area (10) (34a), second determination means (34b) for determining whether or not to play a special game by passing a game ball through the second starting area (11a), and the first determination means (34a) or Based on the determination result by the second determination means (34b), the symbol display control means (35) for causing the predetermined symbol display means (19a, 19b) to variably display the symbol and then stopping and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result When the first determination means (34a) or the second determination means (34b) determines that a special game is to be performed, The special game execution means (36) for performing a special game advantageous to the player after the judgment symbol is stopped and displayed by (35), and the first judgment means (34a) or the second judgment means (34b) Controlling the game in a low probability state in which the probability of determining that a special game is to be performed is set to a predetermined low probability or a high probability state in which the probability is set to be higher than the low probability, and the second start A game state control means (50) for controlling the game in a non-specific game state in which the region (11a) is difficult to operate in the second state or a specific game state in which the region (11a) is easily operated in the second state; and predetermined effect means (69) A game effect control means (60) for causing the game effect to be performed, and the game state control means (50) normally controls a game in the low probability state and the non-specific game state. (50a) and the special game by the special game execution means (36) A second game state control means (50b) capable of controlling a game in the low probability state and the specific game state after the completion, and the high probability state and the specific game state after the special game by the special game execution means. And a third game state control means (50c) capable of controlling the game, wherein the game effect control means (60) is controlled when the game is controlled by the second game state control means (50b). If it is determined by the second determination means (34b) that a special game is to be performed, the game is controlled by the third game state control means (50c) after the special game according to the determination result is completed. A first special suggestion effect control means (61a) capable of performing a first special suggestion effect that suggests the determination result when the symbol is variably displayed by the display control means (35); and the first game. The game is controlled by the state control means (50a). When it is determined by the first determination means (34a) that the special game is to be performed, the game is controlled by the third game state control means (50c) after the special game according to the determination result is completed. The second special suggestion effect control capable of causing the second special suggestion effect to be the same as or similar to the first special suggestion effect when the special game is performed by the special game execution means (36). And means (62a).

  Preferably, in the first invention, the third game state control means (50c) is configured such that the first determination means (34b) is controlled when the game is controlled by the first game state control means (50a). When it is determined by the second determination means (34b) that a special game is to be performed when the game is controlled by the second game state control means (50b), rather than when it is determined that a special game will be performed by This is characterized in that the game can be controlled with high probability in the high probability state and the specific game state after the special game according to the determination result is over.

  According to the present invention, the effects performed when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner and the effects performed during the special game are improved, and these effects are performed in a novel and functional manner, and the effect of the effects (gameability, game entertainment) Can be increased.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 2. It is principal part sectional drawing of a game board. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a chart regarding the big hit determination table. It is a chart regarding a symbol determination table. It is a chart showing an opening / closing pattern of a big winning opening during a big hit game, a game state set after the big hit game is finished, and the like. It is a chart regarding the operation mode of the 2nd starting opening. It is a table | surface which shows multiple types of game states, and those setting content. It is a chart which shows the table for 1st special figure fluctuation time determination. It is a chart which shows the table for 2nd special figure fluctuation time determination. It is a chart which shows a plurality of kinds of symbol variation effects. It is a chart which shows a plurality of types of jackpot effects. It is a figure which shows a 1st symbol fluctuation effect. It is a figure which shows the 2nd design change effect. It is a figure which shows the 3rd design change effect. It is a figure which shows a big hit effect. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of a game control board performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of a command reception process.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an open / close frame 2 (inner frame 2) attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so that the open / close frame can be opened and closed. An opening / closing door 3 is attached to 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a. The left end portion of the opening / closing door 3 is supported by the left end portion of the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the key cylinder 3c for locking the opening / closing door 3 to the opening / closing frame 2 is attached to the right end portion of the opening / closing door 3. Has been. A game board 4 is mounted on the opening / closing frame 2, and a game area 4 a in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 4 and the transparent plate 3 b on the front side thereof, and the game area 4 a is opened and closed by the opening / closing door 3. .

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing game balls below the window 3a, and an effect button SW6 ("SW" means a switch) is attached to the storage tray 5, so that the storage tray 5 A firing handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side. When the launch handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced to the launch position are fired from the storage tray 5, and when a plurality of game balls are stored in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are approximately Fired continuously at intervals of 0.6 seconds. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and introduced into the upper part of the game area 4a.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the game area 4 a of the game board 4 includes a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a first start port 10 (first start region), and an openable second start port. 11a (second starting area) second starter device 11, gate 12, first open prize type device 13 having openable first big prize opening 13a, openable second big prize port 14a and V prize A second grand prize opening device 14 having a mouth 14e and a plurality of general prize openings 15 are provided in the arrangement shown in the figure so that game balls can pass therethrough.

  The first starting port 10, the gate 12, and the plurality of general winning ports 15 are respectively provided with a first starting port SW10a, a gate SW12a, and a plurality of general winning ports SW15a for detecting the game balls won there.

  The second starter device 11 includes a second starter 11a, an opening / closing member 11b for opening / closing the second starter 11a, a second starter SW11c for detecting a game ball won in the second starter 11a, and an opening / closing member 11b. It has a second starting port SOL11d to be driven ("SOL" means a solenoid actuator), and the second starting port 11a can win in a closed state where the game ball cannot win (first state in which it is difficult to pass). It can operate in the open state (second state where winning is easy).

  The first grand prize opening device 13 includes a first grand prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening and closing the first grand prize opening 13a, a first grand prize opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the first grand prize opening 13a, The first big prize opening SOL13d that opens and closes the opening / closing member 13b has a first big prize opening 13a that can be operated in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won and in an open state in which a prize can be won.

  The second grand prize opening device 14 includes a second big prize opening 14a, an opening / closing member 14b for opening and closing the second big prize opening 14a, a second big prize opening SW14c for detecting a game ball won in the second grand prize opening 14a, The second big prize opening SOL14d for opening and closing the opening / closing member 14b is provided, and the second big prize opening 14a can be operated in a closed state where the game ball cannot win and an open state where the prize can be won.

  Further, the second grand prize opening device 14 detects the V prize opening 14e provided inside the second big prize opening 14a, the opening / closing member 14f for opening and closing the V prize opening 14e, and the game ball won in the V prize opening 14e. The V winning opening SW14g and the V winning opening SOL14h for opening and closing the opening / closing member 14f are provided, and the V winning opening 14e can operate in a closed state where the game ball cannot win and an open state where the winning can be won.

  When a game ball wins the winning opening 10, 11a, 13a, 14a, 15, the number of game balls set for each winning slot (several to ten) is stored in the storage tray 5 for one winning game ball. Paid out. When a game ball wins the start opening 10, 11a, a big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is won, the first and second big winning openings 13a, 14a, which are normally closed, are operated in an open state. A big hit game that is a game is generated. When the game ball passes through the gate 12, a winning lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, an auxiliary game is generated in which the normally closed second starting port 11a is activated.

  A center accessory 16 is attached to the game board 4, and an image display 17 and a movable accessory device 18 are provided for the game effect on the center accessory 16. The center accessory 16 is fitted and attached to a center opening (not shown) formed with a relatively large center frame 16a on the game board 4, and a game ball rolls below the center frame 16a. A stage 16b is formed.

  The image display 17 is arranged so that the screen can be visually recognized from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the center frame 16a. The image display 17 provides a game effect that suggests a big hit expectation based on a big win lottery or the like. An effect image (moving image) is displayed. The movable accessory device 18 operates as part of a specific game effect displayed on the image display 17 so that the movable accessories 18a and 18b are parallel to the board surface of the game board 4 on the screen front side of the image display 17. Move in the direction.

  A game display board 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 4, and this game display board 19 has a first special figure display 19a, a second special figure display 19b, a general figure display 19c, and a first special figure holding lamp. 19d, a second special figure holding lamp 19e, and a general figure holding lamp 19f. The first and second special figure indicators 19a and 19b correspond to predetermined symbol display means.

  The first special figure display 19a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special figure holding lamp 19d displays the first special figure holding number, and the first special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the first starting port 10. The second special figure display 19b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special figure holding lamp 19e displays the second special figure holding number, and the second special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the second starting port 11a.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and the first special figure reservation number is 1 or more, or the second special figure reservation number is zero, the first special figure reservation number is decremented by one. One special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop symbol. When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the second special figure holding number is 1 or more, the second special symbol holding number is subtracted by 1 regardless of the first special figure holding number and the second special symbol holding number is 2 Starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop pattern.

  The normal symbol display 19c displays a normal symbol in a variable manner, and the general diagram holding lamp 19f displays the number of general symbols held. When the number of reserved general symbols is less than 4, the game ball wins the gate 12. 1 is added every time. When the normal symbol is in a variable stop state and the number of held general symbols is 1 or more, the number of held general symbols is decremented by 1, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of winning lottery is displayed in the subsequent stopped symbols.

Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control device 20 includes a game control board 21, a payout control board 22, an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. These control boards 21 to 25 have a CPU and a ROM, respectively. The presentation control board 23 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock).

  The computer of the game control board 21 has signals and payouts from the first and second start ports SW10a and 11c, the gate SW12a, the first and second large winning ports SW13c and 14c, the V winning port SW14g, and the plurality of general winning ports SW15a. In response to the control information from the control board 22, the second start opening SOL11d, the first and second large winning openings SOL13d, 14d, the V winning opening SOL14h, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, and the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled. The control information is output to the payout control board 22 and the effect control board 23.

  The computer of the payout control board 22 receives the control information from the game control board 21 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW 26b, the ball presence detection SW 26c, and the full tank detection SW 26d, and controls the payout motor 26a. Output control information. The computer of the effect control board 23 receives the control information from the game control board 21, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25 and the signal from the effect button SW6, and sends control information to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. Output.

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the game display image display 17 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the frame lamp 28a, the board lamp 28b, and the movable accessory device 18 for the game effect, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 6, each means 30-37, 40-47, 50 of illustration is comprised mainly by the computer of the game control board 21. As shown in FIG.

  The special figure counter means 30 sequentially updates the big hit judgment value (big hit counter value), which is a so-called hard random number having a 16-bit configuration, every minute time (0.1 μs) within the set range (0 to 65535). A special figure determination value (special figure counter value), which is a so-called soft random number having a bit configuration, is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 199). Further, the reach determination value (reach counter value) and the variation pattern determination value (variation pattern counter value), which are soft random numbers, are sequentially updated every minute time within the set range.

  The special figure acquisition means 31 is a jackpot that is updated by the special figure counter means 30 when the first special figure holding number is less than 4 because the game ball passes through the first starting opening 10 and the starting condition is established. A determination value, a special figure determination value, a reach determination value, and a fluctuation pattern determination value are acquired, and these determination values become a set of first special figure determination information. Further, when the game ball passes through the second start port 11a, the start condition is established when the second special figure holding number is less than 4, and the jackpot determination value and special figure updated by the special figure counter means 30 are obtained. A determination value, a reach determination value, and a variation pattern determination value are acquired, and these determination values become a set of second special figure determination information. The special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition unit 31 is temporarily stored (held) in the special figure holding storage unit 32.

  The special figure reservation means 33 uses the special figure determination information stored in the special figure storage means 32 to be determined by the special figure determination means 34 one by one every time the symbol change in the special figure indicators 19a and 19b starts. The data is erased from the special figure storage means 32 (holding digestion). At this time, if a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32, the order in which the plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 (that is, the special figure acquisition means 31). In the case where both the first and second special figure determination information are stored, the second special figure determination information is given priority over the first special figure determination information. Digest.

  The special figure determining means 34 determines whether or not to play the big hit game based on the special figure determination information (stored in the special figure holding storage means 32) acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 and If it is determined to be performed, the open / close pattern of the first and second big prize winning openings 13a and 14a during the jackpot game is selected. Here, in the special figure determination means 34, the first determination means 34a determines whether or not to play the big hit game based on the first special figure determination information by passing the game ball through the first starting port 10. The second determination unit 34b determines whether or not to play a big hit game based on the second special figure determination information when the game ball passes through the second starting port 11.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when using a low-accuracy table or a high-accuracy table as a big hit determination table, and using a low-accuracy table, the big hit determination value is about 1/265. When it matches one of the specific values (3,247 ...), it is determined that a big hit game will be performed, and when using a high accuracy table, the big hit determination value is a ratio of about 1/46 to the big hit specific value (3,7 If it matches any of the following, it is determined that a big hit game is performed.

  If it is determined that the jackpot game is to be performed, then, based on the jackpot determination value and the special figure determination value of the pair, any of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (two types of jackpot symbols A and B shown in FIG. 8) Select one of them. Here, for the special figure determination value serving as the first special figure determination information, symbols are selected at a selection rate defined by the first symbol selection table shown in FIG. For the symbol determination value, symbol selection is performed at a selection rate defined by the second symbol selection table shown in FIG. And the opening / closing pattern of the 1st, 2nd big winning opening 13a, 14a in the said big hit game is determined by the selected big hit design.

  Based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34, the special figure display control means 35 triggers the first special figure display 19a to be triggered when the first special figure determination information is digested by the special figure reservation digest means 33. After the first special symbol is variably displayed, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed, and when the second special symbol determination information is digested by the special symbol reservation digesting means 33, the second special symbol indicator After the second special symbol is variably displayed on 19b, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  If it is determined by the special figure determination means 34 that a big hit game is to be performed, one of the selected big hit symbols A and B is stopped and displayed, and if it is determined that no big hit game is to be executed, The symbols are stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b.

  The variation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 is used for the determination (one of the big hit symbols A, B and the lost symbol) selected based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34. The symbol variation time is determined based on the reach determination value and the variation pattern determination value of the special symbol determination information. Then, the special symbol display control means 35 displays the symbol variation time and special symbol determined (selected) by the variation time determining means 35a in a variable manner and then stops the display.

  Here, the special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 when the start condition is satisfied when the special symbols are variably displayed by the special figure display control means 35. Is done. However, since the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol is not variably displayed by the special figure display control means 35, the special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 in the special figure holding storage means 32 is also immediately Even when it is subjected to determination by the special figure determination means 34, it is temporarily stored in the special figure hold storage means 32.

  When it is determined by the special figure determining means 34 that the special game executing means 36 determines that the big hit game is to be performed, the special figure display control means 35 stops and displays the determination symbol (big hit symbol) indicating the determination result. 1. A big hit game advantageous to a player who opens and closes the second grand prize winning openings 13a, 14a over a plurality of rounds (R). As shown in FIG. 9, the opening and closing patterns of the first and second big prize winning openings 13a and 14a are set as shown according to the type of jackpot symbol.

  Specifically, in 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening and 8R long-term opening, each R of 1R to 7R opens the first big prize opening 13a and then starts the first big prize opening 13a. When, for example, 10 game balls are won or 30 seconds elapses, the first big prize opening 13a is closed and the game ends. 7 R Long-term opening + 1 R Short-term opening 8th R opens the second big prize opening 14a, for example after 1 second, it closes the first big prize opening 13a and ends, and the 8R long-term opening In the 8th R, after opening the second grand prize opening 14a, for example, 10 game balls are won in the second big prize opening 14a, or when 30 seconds elapses, the second big prize opening 14a is closed. And exit.

  In addition, in the 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening and 8R long-term opening, the V winning opening 14e is opened and closed in accordance with the opening of the second large winning opening 14a of the 8R. Here, the V winning opening 14e is opened, for example, about 2 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening 14a, and is closed after a certain time (for example, about 10 seconds). 7 R long-term opening + 1 R In short-term opening, the second grand prize opening 14a is short-term opening, and the second big prize opening 14a is closed and then the V prize opening 14e is opened. The possibility of winning in the mouth 14a and winning in the V winning mouth 14e is extremely low. On the other hand, in the 8R long-term opening, since the V winning opening 14e is opened while the second large winning opening 14a is open for a long time, it is highly possible that the game ball wins the second winning opening 14a and wins the V winning opening 14e. high.

  The probability setting means 37 uses a low probability table shown in FIG. 7 as a probability determined to play the big hit game by the special figure determination means 34, or a predetermined low probability (about 1/265) or a high probability shown in FIG. A predetermined high probability (about 1/46) higher than the low probability (about 1/265) is set using a table.

  On the other hand, the usual counter means 40 sequentially updates the hit judgment value (hit counter value), which is an 8-bit soft random number, every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 199).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 12, the base map acquisition means 41 acquires the hit determination value updated by the base map counter means 40 when the start condition is established when the number of the base map hold is less than 4. This determination value becomes the normal map determination information. The general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 is temporarily stored (held) in the general map hold storage unit 42.

  The universal figure reservation means 43 uses the universal figure determination information stored in the universal figure hold storage means 42 for the determination by the universal figure determination means 44 one by one every time the symbol change in the universal figure display 19c starts. Erasing (holding digestion) from the figure holding storage means 42. At this time, when a plurality of common map determination information is stored in the hold storage unit 42, the plurality of common map determination information is acquired in the order stored in the general map hold storage unit 42 (that is, acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41). Digest in the order in which they were made.

  Based on the general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition unit 41 (stored in the general map hold storage unit 42), the general map determination unit 44 will be described in detail when the normal symbol is variably displayed. Whether or not an auxiliary game is to be performed is determined based on the normal determination information related to the symbol variation display, that is, the general symbol determination information digested by the general symbol hold digest means 43.

  Based on the determination result by the general map determination unit 44, the general map display control unit 45 changes the normal symbol on the general map display 19c when the general map determination information is digested by the general map hold digest unit 43. After the display, the determination symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that the auxiliary game is to be performed by the general symbol determination means 44, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the auxiliary game is not to be performed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Here, when the normal condition is variably displayed by the general map display control means 45, the general condition determination information acquired by the general map acquisition means 41 is stored in the general map hold storage means 42 when the start condition is satisfied. Is done. However, since the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol display control means 45 does not display the normal symbol variably, the normal figure determination information acquired by the general map acquisition means 41 is also immediately determined by the normal figure determination means 44. Even in the case of providing to, the temporary figure storage means 22 is temporarily stored.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary game execution means 46 performs the auxiliary game, the general game display control means 45 stops and displays the determination symbol (winning symbol) indicating the determination result. 2 An auxiliary game for opening and closing the start port 11a is performed. As shown in FIG. 10, the opening / closing pattern of the second starting port 11a during the auxiliary game is set as shown according to the operation mode of the second starting port 11a.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the operation mode setting means 47 sets the second start port 11a to the low operation mode in which the second start port 11a is difficult to operate in the open state or the high operation mode in which the second start port 11a is easily operated in the open state. Set.

  Specifically, in the low operation mode, the hit probability determined that the auxiliary game is to be performed by the common figure determination means 44 is 1/10, the symbol variation time on the general figure display 19c is 12 seconds, and the second in the auxiliary game The opening / closing pattern of the start port 11a is set to 0.1 seconds × 1. In the high operation mode, the hit probability is set to 10/10, the symbol variation time is 0.5 seconds, and the opening / closing pattern is set to 2.0 seconds × 3 times.

  The gaming state control means 50 controls the game in a low probability state in which the probability that the big hit game is determined by the special figure determination means 34 is set to a low probability or a high probability state in which the probability is set to a high probability. (2) The game is controlled in a non-specific game state in which it is difficult to operate the start port 11a in the open state or a specific game state in which it is easy to operate in the open state.

  In this gaming state control means 50, the low-probability / non-short-time state control means 50a (first gaming state control means) normally controls the game in the low-probability state and the non-specific gaming state, and the low-probability / short-time state. The control means 50b (second game state control means) can control the game in the low probability state and the specific game state after the big hit game by the special game execution means 36, and the highly accurate / short time state control means 50c. The (third game state control means) can control the game in the high probability state and the specific game state after the big hit game by the special game execution means 36 is completed.

  In other words, the gaming state control means 50 can set one of the three types of low accuracy / non-time-short states, low accuracy / time-short states, and high accuracy / time-short states shown in FIG. The low probability is set by the probability setting means 37 in the state and the low accuracy / short time state, the high probability is set by the probability setting means 37 in the high accuracy / short time state, and the operation mode is set in the low accuracy / non-short time state. The low operation mode is set by the setting means 47, and the high operation mode is set by the operation mode setting means 47 in the low accuracy / short time state and the high accuracy / short time state. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the previous power-off is set, and when so-called RAM clear is executed at the time of power-on, a low-probability / non-time-short state is set.

The gaming state after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
When it is determined that the big hit game is performed by the first or second determination means 34a or 34b when the low-probability / non-time-short state is set, When the ball wins the V winning opening 14e, a high-precision / short-time state is set after the jackpot game ends. When long-term open + 1R short-term open, low accuracy / non-time short state is set, and when 8R long-term open, low accuracy / short-time state is set.

  In the low-probability / non-time-short state, it is usually determined whether or not the big hit game is performed by the first determination means 34a. If it is determined that the big hit game is performed, the 7R long-term release based on the big hit symbol A + 1R short-term When an open jackpot game is played, the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e, and after the jackpot game is finished, a low-probability / non-time-short state is set, and an 8R long-term open jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol B is performed. Then, after the game ball wins the V winning opening 14e and the big hit game is finished, the high accuracy / short time state is set.

  If it is determined to play a big hit game in the low probability / non-time short state, if the high probability / short time state is set after the big hit game ends, the big hit game is set as the first set, and then the big hit game is a predetermined set. Until it is done, there is a high possibility that the high accuracy / short time state is set after the big hit game is over.

  That is, in the high accuracy / short time state, it is usually determined whether or not the big hit game is to be performed by the second determining means 34b. If it is determined that the big hit game other than the final set is to be performed, the big hit symbol related to the determination result is determined. When a big hit game of 8R long-term opening based on B is performed, if a game ball wins a V winning opening 14e, a high-probability / short-time state is set after the big hit game ends. However, if the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e, a low-probability / short-time state is set after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, when it is determined that the final set of big hit games is to be performed in a highly accurate and time-saving state, when the 8R long-term open big hit game based on the big hit symbol B related to the determination result is being performed, When winning the V winning opening 14e, a low-probability / short-time state is set after the big hit game is over. However, even when the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e, the low probability / short time state is set after the big hit game ends.

  In the low-probability / short-time state, it is usually determined whether or not the big hit game is played by the second determination means 34b. If it is determined that the big hit game is to be executed, the 8 R long-term based on the big hit symbol B related to the determination result. When an open jackpot game is being played, if the game ball wins the V winning opening 14e, a high-precision / short-time state is set after the jackpot game is over, and the jackpot game is set as the first set again. Until the jackpot game is performed in a predetermined set, there is a high possibility that the high-precision / short-time state is set after the jackpot game is over. However, if the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e, a low-probability / short-time state is set after the big hit game ends.

  Thus, the high-accuracy / short-time state control means 50c has a lower probability than the case where the first determination means 34a determines that the big hit game is performed when the game is controlled by the low-probability / non-time-short state control means 50a. When the game is controlled by the short-time state control unit 50b, the second determination unit 34b determines that the big hit game is to be performed, and the higher the probability of the high hit after the big hit game related to the determination result is finished. The game can be controlled in the probability state and the specific game state.

  When the high accuracy / short time state is set, after that, when the number of symbol fluctuations on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b reaches 10000 times, the low accuracy / non-time short state is entered. After the setting, when the number of symbol fluctuations on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b reaches 100, the low-accuracy / non-time-short state is entered.

  Here, the fluctuation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 determines the fluctuation time of the first special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 12 (1), in the low-probability / non-time-short state, it is determined that the big hit game is not performed, and the big win expectation is low. 9 seconds, 7 seconds, 5 seconds, or 3 seconds is determined, and it is determined that the big hit game is not to be played and the big win expectation is high (2), or the win that has been determined to be the big hit game Sometimes, any one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the number of the first special figure hold. As shown in Fig. 12 (2), in the low-accuracy / short-time state or high-precision / short-time state, at the time of non-winning (1), 12 seconds will be determined regardless of the number of first special figure hold, (2) Or at the time of winning, as in FIG. 12 (1), any one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,...

  Further, the variation time determination means 35a of the special figure display control means 35 determines the variation time of the second special symbol based on the table shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 13 (1), in the low-probability / non-short-time state, 3 seconds is determined at the time of non-winning (1) regardless of the number of second special figure hold, and at the time of non-winning (2) Sometimes, any one of 13 seconds, 15 seconds,..., 50 seconds is determined regardless of the second special figure holding number. As shown in Fig. 13 (2), in the low accuracy / short time state, at the time of non-winning (1), either 12 seconds or 2.5 seconds is determined according to the number of second special figure hold, and at the time of non-winning (2) Or at the time of winning, 10 seconds will be decided regardless of the number of second special figure hold. As shown in Fig. 13 (3), in the high accuracy / short time state, at the time of non-winning (1), either 12 seconds, 3 seconds or 0.5 seconds is determined according to the number of second special figure hold, At the time of non-winning (2) or at the time of winning, 10 seconds is determined regardless of the number of second special figure hold as in FIG. 13 (2).

  As shown in FIG. 6, the respective means 60 to 62 shown in the figure are mainly composed of a computer including an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25.

  The game effect control means 60 causes the predetermined effect means 69 to perform a game effect. The production means 69 includes the image display 17, the movable accessory device 18, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28a and 28b.

  The first game effect control means 61 responds to the symbol change time determined by the change time determination means 35a when the special symbol display control means 35 displays the special symbols on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b. A design variation effect is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, in the low-accuracy / non-short-time state, one of the first symbol variation effects 1, 2,... Any one of the fluctuation effects 1, 2,... Is selected and performed. In the high accuracy / short time state, any one of the third symbol variation effects 1, 2,.

  The second game effect control means 62 causes the big hit effect to be performed when the special game executing means 36 is playing the big hit game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, one of the opening effects 1, 2,... Is selected, and one of the round effects 1, 2,. , One of the ending effects 1, 2,... Is selected, and the winning effect is performed by combining the selected opening effect, round effect or special round effect, and ending effect. When selecting the round effect and the special round effect, if it is determined that the special figure determining means 34 performs the big hit game in a low-probability / non-time-short state, the special round effects 1, 2 are determined during the big hit game according to the determination result. .. Is selected, and any of the round effects 1, 2,.

  Here, the first, second, and third symbol variation effects and the jackpot effect displayed on the image display 17 will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the first symbol variation effect in the low-accuracy / non-time-short state, three relatively large symbol display portions 17 a arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction are set at the center of the screen of the image display 17. In these symbol display portions 17a, (1) the three sets of effect symbol sequences fluctuate by vertical scrolling, and then (2) the effect symbol “X” on the left side stops changing, and then (3) The effect symbol “Y” stops changing, and finally, (4) the center effect symbol “Z” stops changing, and the three effect symbols “XZY” serve as notification symbol strings indicating the determination results by the special symbol determining means 34. Stop.

  For example, “X”, “Y”, and “Z” are any one of “0” to “9”, and basically, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special-figure indicators 19a and 19b, 4) Stops at the notification symbol sequence in which the three effect symbols “XZY” are the same symbol. In addition to the effect symbol, the image display 17 displays an image (including a moving image) dedicated to the first symbol variation effect (different for each of the first symbol variation effects 1, 2,...). (3) When the effect symbol “XY” stops at the same symbol and becomes a so-called reach, after that, (4) until the three effect symbols “XZY” stop, Suggested development effects are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the second symbol variation effect in the low-accuracy / short-time state, three symbol display portions 17b arranged in the horizontal direction are set at the center of the screen of the image display device 17, and these symbol displays are performed. In the part 17b, (1) three sets of special effect symbol sequences fluctuate by vertical scrolling, then, for example, (2) the effect symbol “5000” on the left side stops and then (3) the center The production symbol “5000” stops fluctuating, and finally (4-1) the right production symbol “5000” stops fluctuating, or (4-2) the right production symbol “x” stops fluctuating.

  Here, the second determination is made when the first special suggestion effect control means 61a of the first game effect control means 61 is controlled by the low probability / short time state control means 50b (the low probability / short time state is set). When it is determined that the big hit game is to be performed by the means 34b, when the game is controlled by the high accuracy / short time state control means 50c after the big hit game according to the determination result is finished (the high probability / short time state is set), It is possible to perform a first special suggestion effect that suggests the determination result when the symbols are variably displayed by the special figure display control means 35, and this first special suggestion effect is shown in (1) of FIG. → (2) → (3) → (4-1).

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the third symbol variation effect in the high accuracy / short time state, three relatively small symbol display portions 17 c arranged in parallel in the vertical direction are set on the right end portion of the screen of the image display 17. In these symbol display portions 17c, (1) the three effect symbol sequences fluctuate by horizontal scrolling, and then (2) the upper effect symbol “X” stops changing, and then (3) the lower side The effect symbol “Y” of the stage stops changing, and finally, (4) the center effect symbol “Z” stops changing, and the three effect symbols “XZY” indicate the determination results by the special figure determining means 34. Stop as a column. In addition to the effect symbol, the image display 17 displays an image (including a moving image) dedicated to the third symbol variation effect (different for each of the third symbol variation effects 1, 2,...).

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the big hit effect, (1) the opening effect is displayed, then (2) to (4) the round effect is displayed, and finally (5) the ending effect is displayed. The special round effect is a promotion effect that is the same as or similar to the second symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 17 for the effect part when one or more predetermined rounds are performed among the (2) to (4) round effects. It has been changed to.

  That is, in the promotion effect of the special round effect, as in FIG. 17, three symbol display parts 17b arranged in the horizontal direction are set in the central portion of the image display unit 17, and (1) is displayed on these symbol display parts 17a. ) Three special production symbol sequences fluctuate by vertical scrolling, then, for example, (2) the production symbol “5000” on the left side stops changing, and then (3) the central production symbol “5000” The change stops, and finally, (4-1) the right middle effect symbol “5000” stops changing, or (4-2) the right effect symbol “×” stops variable.

  Here, when the second special suggestion effect control means 62a of the second game effect control means 62 is controlled by the low-accuracy / non-time-short state control means 50a (the low-probability / non-time-short state is set). When it is determined that the big hit game is to be performed by the one determining means 34a, when the game is controlled (highly accurate / short time state is set) by the high-precision / short-time state control means 50c after the big hit game according to the determination result is finished. Is the same or similar to the first special suggestion effect shown in (1) → (2) → (3) → (4-1) of FIG. 17 when the big hit game is being played by the special game execution means 36. 2 It is possible to make a special suggestion effect. The promotion effect (second special suggestion effect) may be performed in the opening effect or the ending effect.

  Next, in order to achieve the functions of the means 30 to 37, 40 to 47, 50, and 60 to 62 shown in FIG. 6, the control device 20 (game control board 21 and each computer of the effect control board 23) executes. The main processing will be described based on a flowchart.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the timer interrupt processing executed by the computer of the game control board 21 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt processing, random number update processing (S1), switch processing (S2 ), Symbol processing (S3), electric accessory processing (S4), prize ball processing (S5), and output processing (S6) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the start port SW process of S2, the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), and when the first special figure reservation number U1 is less than 4 (S12; Yes), One special figure holding number U1 is added to U1 + 1 (S13), and a big hit determination value, a symbol determination value, a reach determination value, and a variation pattern determination value (first special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S14). One special figure pending number increase command is set (S15).

  When the second start port SW11c is on (S16; Yes), when the second special figure reservation number U2 is less than 4 (S17; Yes), the second special figure reservation number U2 is added to U2 + 1 (S18). The big hit determination value, the symbol determination value, the reach determination value, and the fluctuation pattern determination value (second special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S19), and the second special figure holding number increase command is set (S20). The commands set in S15 and S20 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the effect control board 23 by the output process of S6.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol process of S3, when the winning game flag is not ON (that is, the big winning game is being executed) (S31; No), when the special symbol is not changing (S32; No), It is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number U2 is 1 or more (S33). If the determination in S32 is Yes, that is, if the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to S42.

  If the determination in S33 is Yes, the second special figure hold number U2 is subtracted from U2-1 (S34). If the determination in S33 is No, it is determined whether the first special figure hold number U1 is 1 or more. (S35). If the determination in S35 is Yes, the first special figure hold number U1 is subtracted from U1-1 (S36), and if the determination in S35 is No, a customer waiting setting process (S46) is executed. After the execution of S34 or S36, the customer waiting flag is turned off (S37), the big hit determination process (S38) is executed, and then the variation pattern selection process (S39) is executed.

  In the jackpot determination process of S38, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information having the highest digestion priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure storage unit 32 is as follows. Whether or not the jackpot specific value is determined, and if it is the jackpot specific value, based on the jackpot determination value and the pair of symbol determination values, as described with reference to FIG. Is selected and set, and if it is not a big hit specific value, a lost symbol is set.

  In the variation pattern selection process of S39, as described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, based on the design set in S38, the reach determination value of the jackpot determination value and the set, and the variation pattern determination value, A pattern (variation time) is selected and set. Thereafter, the first or second special symbol is started to vary (S40), and a special symbol variation start command including information on the special symbol set in S38 and the variation pattern (variation time) set in S39 is set ( S41).

  Next, when the variation time set in S39 has elapsed (S42; Yes), the first or second special symbol is suspended (S43), where the symbol set in S38 is the first or second symbol. It is displayed on the special figure indicator 19a or 19b. Subsequently, a special figure change stop command is set (S44), and a stop process (S45) is executed.

  In the processing during stop of S45, as described with reference to FIG. 9, in the high accuracy / short time state, the low probability / non-short time state is reached if the number of special figure fluctuations from the end of the previous big hit game reaches 10,000. In the low-accuracy / short-time state, if the number of special figure changes from the end of the previous big hit game reaches 100, processing to shift to the low-probability / non-short-time state is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the big winning opening process of S4, it is determined whether or not the big hit state flag is ON (S51). If the determination in S51 is Yes, the first big winning opening 13a of the big hit game is opened. It is determined whether or not the opening is in progress (S52). If the determination in S52 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the opening time has passed (S53), and if the determination in S53 is Yes, a special winning opening opening / closing pattern setting process (S54) is executed.

  In the winning opening / closing pattern setting process of S54, a winning opening / closing pattern corresponding to the type of the big winning symbol is set, and the maximum Rc and R maximum operating time Tc are set according to the set large winning opening / closing pattern. Values (for example, when 8R long-term open, maximum Rc = 8, R maximum operation time Tc = 30s, 7R long-term open + 1R short-term open, maximum Rc = 8, 1R ~ 7R R maximum operation Time Tc = 30 s, 8th R-th R maximum operation time Tc = 1 s) is set.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S52 is No, it is determined whether the ending after the second big winning opening 14a at the end of the big hit game is closed (S55). If the determination in S55 is No, the first or second large It is determined whether or not the winning opening 13a or 14a is in operation (S56). After the execution of S54 or when the determination of S56 is No, R is added to R + 1 (S57), and the operation of the first or second big prize opening 13a or 14a is started (S58). In S58, when R = 1 to 7, the first big prize opening 13a is opened, and when R = 8, the second big prize opening 14a is opened. Next, counting of the R operation time T is started (S59), and the measurement of the number N of game balls won in the first or second big prize opening 13a or 14a is started (S60).

  If the determination in S56 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the V winning opening 14e (that is, 2 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the second large winning opening 14a when R = 8) (S61). Is Yes, the V winning opening 14e is opened (S62). If the determination in S61 is No and the V winning opening 14e is open, whether or not the V winning opening 14e is closed (that is, 10 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the V winning opening 14e when R = 8). If it is determined (S63) and the determination in S63 is Yes, the V winning opening 14e is closed (S64).

  After the execution of S60, S62, or S64, or when the determination of S63 is No, it is determined whether or not T ≧ R maximum operation time Tc (S65). When the determination of S65 is No, N ≧ specified number Nc (Nc = Nc = N) 10) It is determined whether or not (S66). If the determination in S65 is Yes or the determination in S66 is Yes, the operation of the first or second big prize opening 13a or 14a is terminated, that is, the first or second big prize opening 13a or 14a is closed (S67), T and N are reset (S68), and it is determined whether or not R = maximum Rc (S69).

  If the determination in S69 is Yes, ending is started (S70), an ending command is set (S71), and R is reset to 0 (S72). If the determination in S55 is Yes, or after the execution of S72, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed (S73). If the determination in S73 is Yes, a game state setting process (S74) is executed. In the gaming state setting process in S74, as described with reference to FIG. 9, any one of the low accuracy / non-time-short state, the low accuracy / time-short state, and the high accuracy / time-short state is set. Thereafter, the big hit state flag is turned off (S75), and the process returns. In addition, when each determination of S51, S53, S66, S69, and S73 is No, it returns.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the effect control board 23 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, command reception process (S101), effect button process ( S102) and command transmission processing (S103) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the command reception process in S101, it is determined whether or not a pending number increase command is received (S111). If the determination in S111 is Yes, a pending number addition process (S112) is executed, Then, the hold number increase command is set (S113). The commands set in S113 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission process of S103.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a special figure change start command is received (S114). If the determination in S114 is Yes, a symbol change effect selection process (S115) is executed. In the symbol variation effect selection process of S115, the received special symbol variation start command is analyzed, and based on the analysis information, as described with reference to FIG. 14, any of the first symbol variation effects 1, 2,. Or any one of the second symbol variation effects 1, 2,..., Or any one of the third symbol variation effects 1, 2,... A change production start command is set.

  Next, when a special figure variation stop command is received (S116; Yes), a symbol variation effect end process (S117) is executed. Next, when an opening command is received at the start of opening in the special winning opening process (see FIG. 23) (S118; Yes), a winning effect selection process (S119) is executed. In the winning effect selection process of S119, as described with reference to FIG. 15, any of the opening effects 1, 2,... And any of the round effects 1, 2,. A jackpot presentation start command including information on the jackpot presentation performed is set.

  When the ending command is received at the start of the ending in the big prize opening process (see FIG. 23) (S120; Yes), the ending effect selection process (S121) is executed. In the ending effect selection process of S121, as described with reference to FIG. 15, one of the ending effects 1, 2,... Is selected, and a jackpot effect end command including information on the selected ending effect is set. . Finally, a customer waiting command process (S122) is executed.

  Although the flowchart of the processing executed by the computer of the image display control board 24 is omitted, when the symbol variation effect start command is received, as shown in FIG. 16, the first symbol variation is received based on the analysis information. Any of the effects 1, 2,..., Or as shown in FIG. 17, any of the second symbol fluctuation effects 1, 2,..., Or as shown in FIG. , 2... Are displayed on the image display 17.

  When a jackpot effect start command and a jackpot effect end command are received, as shown in FIG. 19, any of the opening effects 1, 2,... And any of the round effects 1, 2,. A big hit effect combining any of the ending effects 1, 2,... Is displayed on the image display 17. However, when displaying not a round effect but a special round effect (promotion effect), as shown in FIG. 17, the same or similar effect as the second symbol variation effect is displayed.

The operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described.
When the low-probability / non-short-time state is set, the player operates the firing handle 7 to play the game by so-called left-handed firing that causes the game ball to fall on the left side of the center accessory 16. The first starting port 10 can be aimed by left-handed, and when the first special figure holding number is less than 4, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10, the first special figure determination information is acquired. It is stored in the special figure storage unit 32.

  When the low accuracy / short time state or high accuracy / short time state is set, the player operates the firing handle 7 to fire the game ball so that the game ball falls on the right side of the center object 16. A game can be performed by hitting and the second start port 11a can be aimed by making a right hit. When the number of reserved second figure is less than 4, and the game ball wins the second start port 11a, Determination information is acquired and stored in the special figure storage unit 32.

  In addition, the player can aim the gate 12 by right-handed, and when the number of reserved drawings is less than 4, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, the determination information of the usual diagram is acquired and stored in the stored general diagram storage means 42. Remembered. Here, first, the general symbol determination information stored in the general symbol hold storage means 42 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the variation of the normal symbol starts, and the winning lottery is performed by the digestion of the normal symbol determination information. In the case of winning, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second start opening 11a is opened after the symbol is hit by the normal display 19c and stops changing.

  When the low accuracy / short time state or the high accuracy / short time state is set, the high operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode, and a relatively large number of game balls are made to the second start port 11a by making a right turn. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while maintaining the number of owned game balls by right-handed. However, if the low probability / non-short-time state is set, even if the player hits the right hand, almost no winning of the game ball to the first starting port 10 can be expected, and the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode. Therefore, since it is almost impossible to expect game balls to win the second starting port 11a, the game is played while reducing the number of owned game balls by left-handed.

  Next, the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32 is sequentially digested (erased) every time the change of the special symbol starts. At that time, a plurality of special figure determination information is stored in the special figure hold storage means 32. Are stored in the order in which they are acquired. However, if both the first and second special figure determination information are stored, the second special figure determination information is stored. The figure determination information is preferentially digested over the first special figure determination information. If the bonus game lottery is performed by digesting the special figure determination information, and if the winner is won by the bonus game lottery, the bonus game symbols 13a and 14a are opened after the bonus game symbol is stopped fluctuating in the special signal indicators 19a and 19bc. A big hit game is generated.

  When the big hit game occurs, the player can aim at the first and second big prize winning openings 13a, 14a by right-handed. Depending on the type of jackpot symbol that has stopped variably, either 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening or 8R long-term opening is selected and executed as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the jackpot game. In the 7R long-term release + 1R short-term release, about 850 game balls can be obtained, and in the 8R long-term release, about 1000 game balls can be obtained.

  In addition, the V winning opening 14e is opened and closed with the opening of the 8th R second big winning opening 14a of the big hit game. The V winning opening 14e opens about 2 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening 14a, and closes after about 10 seconds, so by making a right turn, 7R long-term opening + 1R short-term opening Although it is very unlikely that the game ball will win the V winning opening 14e, in the case of 8R long-term opening, the possibility that the game ball will win the V winning opening 14e becomes extremely high.

  As a result of the determination by the first determination means 34a in the low-probability / non-short-time state, when winning by a big hit lottery, the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game is 50% -50%, 7 R The long-term release + 1R short-term release or 8R long-term release can be divided into 7R long-term release + 1R short-term release, and if the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e, it will be low after the big hit game ends. When the certainty / non-time-short state is set, the 8R long-term release is made, and the game ball wins the V winning opening 14e, the high-precision / time-short state is set after the big hit game is over.

  Further, when the high probability / time saving state is set after the big hit game is finished, the big hit game is set as the first set, and thereafter, after the big hit game is played, the high probability / short time is set until the big hit game is played. The possibility that the state is set increases. As a result of the determination by the second determination means 34b, when winning by the big hit lottery, the open / close pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game is opened at a rate of 100% for a long period of 8R. When set, you can get a total of about 5000 game balls.

  As described above, when winning a big hit lottery in a low-probability / non-short-time state, when the big-hit game is being performed, the game ball does not win the V winning opening 14e and the low-probability / non- Depending on whether the time-short state is set or the game ball wins the V winning opening 14e and the high-precision / time-short state is set after the big hit game is finished, the profits after that differ greatly.

  Also, after the big hit game of the 5th set is finished, the low-accuracy / short-time state is set, and when the number of special figure fluctuations reaches 100 times, the low-precision / non-short-time state is entered. As a result of the determination by the second determination means 34b, if the winner is won by the big hit lottery, and if the game ball wins the V winning opening 14e during the big hit game, the high probability / short time is again after the end of the big hit game. The state is set, and the jackpot game is set as the first set. After that, until the jackpot game is played five times, there is a high possibility that the high-accuracy and short-time state is set after the jackpot game ends.

  In other words, if you win in the big hit lottery with low probability / short time, you can win 5 sets of big hit games, and you can get a total of about 5,000 game balls, so you win in the big hit lottery with low probability / non-short time In this case, as with whether or not the big hit game is played with 8R long-term opening, the profits after that differ greatly depending on whether or not the big hit lottery is won in a low-probability and short-time state.

  Now, with regard to the game effect, a symbol change effect that suggests a big hit expectation degree during the special figure change is performed in a manner corresponding to the type of game state. The first symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 16 is performed in the low accuracy / non-time short state, the second symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 17 is performed in the low accuracy / short time state, and the first symbol variation effect shown in FIG. Three symbol variation effects are performed. Due to this symbol variation effect, game playability and game entertainment are enhanced.

  In addition, during the jackpot game, a jackpot effect that excites the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game effect shown in FIG. 19 includes an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. When it is determined that a jackpot game is performed in a game state other than the low-probability / non-time-short state, the jackpot game related to the determination result is To be done.

  However, if it is determined by the first determination means 34a that the jackpot game is to be performed in a low-probability / non-time-short state, it is constituted by an opening effect, a special round effect, and an ending effect during the jackpot game related to the determination result. A jackpot effect is performed, and in the special round effect, a promotion effect that is the same as or similar to the second symbol variation effect shown in FIG. 17 is performed.

  Conventionally, when winning in a jackpot lottery in a low-probability / non-short-time state, the promotion effect performed during the jackpot game and the symbol variation effect performed in the low-probability / short-time state are performed in completely different modes. However, the promotion effect and the symbol variation effect will be very important effects that suggest whether or not five sets of big hit games can be played while maintaining the game balls that are owned by the player.

  Therefore, in the present invention, as described above, when winning in the big hit lottery in the low probability / non-short time state, the special round effect (promotion effect) performed during the big hit game and the low probability / short time state are performed. It is very important to configure the 2nd symbol variation effect to be the same or similar, and to indicate whether or not these two effects can be used to maintain the game balls in possession and play 5 sets of big hit games. By clearly performing these effects, both effects can be performed innovatively and functionally.

  In addition, various modifications can be added without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the so-called set model disclosed in the embodiment, but is also a so-called limiter machine or a set model. It is applicable to gaming machines such as various pachinko gaming machines other than the limiter machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4a Game area 10 1st starting port 11a 2nd starting port 19a 1st special figure indicator 19b 2nd special figure display 34 Special figure determination means 34a 1st determination means 34b 2nd determination means 35 Special figure display Control means 36 Special game execution means 50 Game state control means 50a Low-probability / non-short-time state control means 50b Low-probability / short-time state control means 50c High-precision / short-time state control means 60 Game effect control means 61a First special suggestion effect control means 62a Second special suggestion production control means 69 Production means

Claims (1)

A first start area that is provided in a game area where game balls can flow down, and that can operate in a first state in which game balls can pass and a second state in which game balls are difficult to pass;
First determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game by passing a game ball through the first start area;
Second determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game by passing a game ball through the second starting area;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a determination symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol is variably displayed on a predetermined symbol display unit based on the determination result by the first determination unit or the second determination unit;
Special game execution means for performing a special game advantageous to the player after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means when it is determined by the first determination means or the second determination means that the special game is to be performed. When,
A low probability state in which the probability of determining to perform the special game by the first determination means or the second determination means is set to a predetermined low probability, or a high set to a predetermined high probability higher than the low probability A game state control means for controlling the game in a probability state and controlling the game in a non-specific game state in which the second start area is not easily operated in the second state or a specific game state in which the second start region is easily operated in the second state;
A game effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means to perform a game effect,
The gaming state control means includes
A first game state control means for controlling a game in the low probability state and the non-specific game state in a normal state;
Second game state control means capable of controlling a game in the low probability state and the specific game state after the end of the special game by the special game executing means;
A third game state control means capable of controlling a game in the high probability state and the specific game state after the special game by the special game execution means is completed;
The game effect control means includes:
When it is determined by the second determination means that a special game is to be performed while the game is controlled by the second game state control means, the third game state control means after the special game according to the determination result is completed. When the game is controlled, a first special suggestion effect control means capable of causing a first special suggestion effect that suggests the determination result when the symbol display control means is variably displayed; ,
When the first game state control means determines that a special game is to be performed by the first determination means while the game is being controlled by the first game state control means, the third game state control means after the end of the special game related to the determination result When the game is controlled, a second special suggestion that can cause the second special suggestion to be the same as or similar to the first special suggestion when the special game is executed by the special game executing means. A game machine characterized by having suggestion effect control means.