JP5310663B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball gaming machine allowing achievement of novel game properties by changing over winning probability from high probability to normal probability not through big winning. <P>SOLUTION: After an end of a big winning game, the winning probability is set to be the high probability, the opening time of a second start hole is extended, and furthermore, a second special symbol is brought into a state that the second special symbol does not vary preferentially to a first special symbol. When the winning probability falls from the high probability to the low probability, the second special symbol is changed over such that the second special symbol varies preferentially to the first special symbol as extending the opening time of the second start hole. Thereby, a game is performed by use of the first special symbol and the second special symbol before the fall, the game is changed over to a game wherein the second special symbol is a subject after the fall, and thereafter, when the extension of the opening time of the start hole is stopped, the game is changed over a game wherein the first special symbol is a subject. As a result, the novel game properties wherein not merely the winning probability is reduced, but also a game state that one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the subject is changed over can be achieved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a bullet ball gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball on a game board surface.

  When a game ball enters the start opening, the symbol display device starts to display the variation of the symbol, and when a predetermined winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a ball game machine that is in a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player Are known. In addition, the game states other than the big hit game state include a game state (normal probability state) in which the winning symbol is stopped and displayed with a normal probability when the symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display device, and a higher probability than normal. A gaming state (high probability state) in which symbols are stopped and displayed is provided. When the big hit gaming state ends, the game is started in either the high probability state or the normal probability state according to the winning symbol that triggered the big hit gaming state.

  In such a ball game machine, when the gaming state is switched from the normal probability state to the high probability state, or when the gaming state is switched from the high probability state to the normal probability state, the jackpot gaming state is always passed. Therefore, a lottery drawing is performed during a game in a high probability state, and if the winning lottery is won, the gaming state is switched from a high probability state to a normal probability state, or the symbols are displayed in a variable state and stopped display in the high probability state. When a given number of times reaches a predetermined number, a ball game machine has been proposed in which the gaming state is switched from a high probability state to a normal probability state so as to realize novel gaming characteristics (Patent Document) 1, Patent Document 2).

  In addition, when a plurality of starting openings are installed to trigger the display of the variation of the symbols, and a game ball enters a specific starting opening, a gaming ball enters another starting opening. There has also been proposed a ball game machine that attempts to realize novel gameplay by making it more advantageous to the player than the case. Furthermore, if both the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the entry to the specific start opening and the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the entry to the other start opening are possible, the display to the specific start opening is possible. There have also been proposed ball and ball game machines that attempt to realize novel game play by giving priority to the display of the symbol variation corresponding to the incoming ball (Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4).

JP 2002-052198 A JP 2006-087699 A JP 2007-236540 A JP 2010-022695 A

  Today, however, the game state is switched from the high probability state to the normal probability state without going through the big hit game state, or when a game ball enters a specific start port among a plurality of start ports. To make it more advantageous for the player than when a game ball enters the other start opening, or to display a variation display of the symbol corresponding to the entry to a specific start opening. It has become widely known to give priority to the symbol display corresponding to entering the ball, and it is difficult to realize innovative gameplay simply by doing these things. There's a problem.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems of conventional ball game machines, and is a ball game machine having a plurality of start ports. An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of realizing novel game playability by switching from a high probability state to a normal probability state.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the bullet ball game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
And a game ball of ball entrance are less likely first aspect and the first second start hole that can change in a second aspect a high input spheres friendly potential for game balls than manner,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a start port opening means that takes the second start port as the second mode until a predetermined open time elapses;
When a game ball enters the first starting port, the first symbol display device starts the variable display of the symbol, and then the display of the variable display is stopped and displayed in either the winning symbol or the off symbol. 1 symbol display means;
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the second symbol display device starts to display the variation of the symbol, and then the second symbol display device stops and displays the symbol that has been variably displayed as either a winning symbol or a falling symbol. 2 symbol display means;
First hold storage means for storing, as a first hold, information indicating that a game ball has entered the first start port during a change display of the symbols on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device; ,
Second hold storage means for storing, as a second hold, information indicating that a game ball has entered the second starting port during the change display of the symbols on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device; ,
When the first hold and the second hold are stored in a state where the symbols are stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device, the first symbol display device Priority variation means for starting the symbol variation display on the second symbol display device in preference to the symbol variation display;
And when the first said per symbol pattern is variably displayed in the symbol display device benefits can be obtained by displaying stop, said second said per symbol pattern is variably displayed in the symbol display device for displaying stops In the case where a privilege is obtained in the case, either one is set so that the privilege obtained by the player is greater than the other,
A hit probability that is a probability that a symbol that is variably displayed on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device is stopped and displayed on the hit symbol is set to a predetermined normal probability, and the second start port First game execution means for executing a game in a first game state, which is a game state in which the release time is set to a predetermined normal release time and the priority changing means operates;
A jackpot game execution means for executing a game in a jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to a player , when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device;
If the end condition of the jackpot gaming state is satisfied during the game in the jackpot gaming state, the hit probability is set to a high probability higher than the normal probability, and the opening time of the second start port is the normal opening time. A second game execution means for executing a game in the second game state, which is a game state in which the operation of the priority changing means is not executed , and is set to a predetermined extended release time longer than
If the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied without stopping the winning symbol on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device during the game in the second gaming state, the winning probability is The third probability is set to the normal probability, the opening time of the second start port is set to the extended opening time, and the game is executed in the third gaming state, which is the gaming state in which the priority changing means is operated. Game execution means;
When the end condition of the third gaming state is satisfied without stopping the winning symbol on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device during the game in the third gaming state, the first game And a game state switching means for switching the game state by causing the execution means to execute a game in the first game state.

In the ball game machine of the present invention having the above-described configuration, if the symbol variably displayed on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device is stopped and displayed on the winning symbol, the big hit is advantageous for the player. A gaming state is started. In addition, when the symbol is variably displayed on the first symbol display device and the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, the privilege is obtained, and when the symbol is variably displayed on the second symbol display device and the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, the privilege is displayed. Is set so that the benefit obtained by the player is greater than the other. Here, “ a case where a benefit is obtained by displaying the symbols in a variable manner on the first symbol display device and displaying the winning symbols in a stopped state, and a symbol in the second symbol display device being varied and displayed in a stopped manner. When one of the symbol display devices is set so that the privilege obtained by the player is greater than that of the other, the symbol is variably displayed on one symbol display device. It is easy to stop and display at the point, or it is easy to stop and display with the symbol that gives a great benefit to the player, and furthermore, if the symbol is variably displayed on one symbol display device, the variation time is short. This includes stopping and displaying symbols many times in time. In addition, “a winning symbol that provides a big benefit for a player” means that the big hit gaming state started by stopping and displaying the winning symbol is even more advantageous for the player (the bonus that the player can obtain greatly increases). The game after the end of the big hit gaming state is advantageous to the player (the benefits obtained by the player are increased) .

  In such a ball game machine of the present invention, first, in the first gaming state (the hit probability is set to the normal probability, the opening time of the second starting port is set to the normal opening time, and the first symbol display device (The gaming state in which the second symbol display device is preferentially changed), and the big winning gaming state starts when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device in the first gaming state. Is done. Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the second gaming state is started. Here, in the second gaming state, the hit probability is set to a high probability, the opening time of the second start port is set to the extended opening time, and the second symbol display device has a priority change with respect to the first symbol display device. The game state in which the first symbol display device is preferentially changed with respect to the second symbol display device is the gaming state in which the second symbol display device is not preferentially changed with respect to the first symbol display device. Alternatively, one of the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device is in a gaming state in which priority is not changed with respect to the other. In addition, “a gaming state in which one of the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device is not preferentially changed with respect to the other” means the first symbol display device according to the order in which the first hold and the second hold are stored. Alternatively, in the gaming state in which the second symbol display device variably displays, a variation mode in which the symbol variation display on the other symbol display device is not started while the symbol variation display on one symbol display device is started, and one symbol display Regardless of whether or not the symbol on the apparatus is being displayed in a variable manner, a variation mode for starting the variable display on the other symbol display device is included.

  If the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied while the winning symbol cannot be stopped and displayed in the game in the second gaming state, the third gaming state is started. Here, as a condition for ending the second gaming state, whether or not to end the second gaming state is won in a lottery, or whether or not the winning probability is changed from a high probability to a normal probability. Furthermore, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the number of times that the variable display of the symbol is started and stopped on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device has reached a predetermined number of times. it can. In the third gaming state, the hit probability is set to the normal probability, the opening time of the second starting port is set to the extended opening time, and the second symbol display device is preferentially changed with respect to the first symbol display device. It is a gaming state. Then, when the end condition of the third gaming state is satisfied without being able to stop and display the winning symbol in the game in the third gaming state, the first gaming state is started again. As a condition for ending the third gaming state, whether or not to end the third gaming state is won by lottery, or whether or not the opening time of the second starting port is changed to the normal opening time is won. In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of times that the variable display of symbols has been started and stopped on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device has reached a specific number of times. it can.

  In such a ball game machine of the present invention, since the game ball can enter only when the second start port is in the open state, the opening time of the second start port is set to the normal time. In one game state, it is difficult to store the second hold, and the game is played mainly by displaying the symbols in a variable manner on the first symbol display device. The big hit gaming state is started from this state, and when the big hit gaming state ends, the game in the second gaming state in which the hit probability is set to a high probability is started. In the second gaming state, since the opening time of the second start port becomes the extended opening time, the second hold is also generated. However, in the second gaming state, the second symbol display device is not changed in preference to the first symbol display device. In this state, the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device display the variable display of symbols. Or the game progresses mainly by displaying the symbols in a variable manner on the first symbol display device. If the winning symbol cannot be stopped and displayed in the game in the second gaming state, the setting of the winning probability is switched from the high probability to the normal probability, and the game in the third gaming state is started. In the third gaming state, the opening time of the second start port is the extended opening time, and the second symbol display device is displayed in a variable manner in preference to the first symbol display device. The game progresses when the symbols are variably displayed on the two symbol display device. If the winning symbol cannot be stopped and displayed even in the third gaming state, the game in the first gaming state is started.

Thus, in the ball game machine of the present invention, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the hit probability is set to a high probability, and the second symbol display device is not changed in preference to the first symbol display device. After that, the setting of the hit probability is switched from the high probability to the normal probability, and at the same time, the second symbol display device is switched to a state in which it is preferentially changed with respect to the first symbol display device. By switching the setting of the opening time from the extended opening time to the normal opening time, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is a gaming state (second gaming state) in which the second symbol display device is not mainly used, and the second symbol. The game state can be switched to a game state (third game state) mainly composed of the display device and a game state (first game state) mainly composed of the first symbol display device. Further, in the ball game machine of the present invention, in the game using the first symbol display device and the game using the second symbol display device, one of the players can stop and display the hit symbol rather than the other . It is set so as to increase the benefits obtained . For this reason, when switching from a state in which the hit probability is set to a high probability to a state in which the normal probability is set, not only the setting of the hit probability but also a symbol display that increases the benefits obtained by the player To realize a novel gameability in which a device or a player can obtain a bonus that does not increase (the bonus that can be obtained becomes small ), and which of the symbol display devices mainly changes and displays a game. It becomes possible.

In the above-described bullet ball game machine of the present invention,
The symbol is variably displayed on the second symbol display device, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed , as compared to the case where the benefit is obtained by displaying the symbol variably displayed on the first symbol display device and the winning symbol is stopped. It may be set so that the benefit obtained by the player is greater when the benefit is obtained .

In this way, after the big hit gaming state is finished, in a state where the winning probability is set to a high probability, the game is performed using the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device, so that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. The situation where the player 's special benefits are not large and the player's special benefits are mixed together, but after the hit probability is switched to the normal probability, the second pattern is mainly used. Since the game is performed using the display device, the game is performed in a state where the bonus obtained by the player is increased by the display of the winning symbol being stopped . In other words, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the bonus that the player can obtain by stopping and displaying the winning symbol after the change is set rather than before the setting of the hit probability is changed from the high probability to the normal probability Becomes a large state. Further, when the setting of the opening time of the second starting port is switched from the extended opening time to the normal opening time after the setting of the hit probability is switched from the high probability to the normal probability, the first symbol display device is mainly used. Since the game is performed, the privilege obtained by the player becomes the smallest . Therefore, when the big hit gaming state ends, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed until the opening time of the second start port switches to the normal opening time after the winning probability switches to the normal probability . the resulting benefits is the most larger period. As a result, when the big hit gaming state ends, the game is continued in the hope that the winning probability will switch from the high probability to the normal probability as soon as possible, the winning probability will switch to the normal probability, and the winning symbol will be stopped and displayed. When benefits obtained with the player most larger period starts, it is possible to realize a novel game of that play a game aimed at halting displaying the hit symbols in the second symbol display device during this time and Become.

Alternatively, in the above-described bullet ball game machine of the present invention,
The symbol is variably displayed on the first symbol display device, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, as compared to the case where the benefit is obtained by displaying the symbol variably displayed on the second symbol display device and the winning symbol is stopped. It may be set so that the benefit obtained by the player is greater when the benefit is obtained .

In this way, after the big hit gaming state is finished, in a state where the winning probability is set to a high probability, the game is performed using the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device, so that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, a state where the player 's bonus is not large and a player 's bonus when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed can be mixed, whereas the hit probability is switched to the normal probability. After that, since the game is mainly performed using the second symbol display device, the game is performed in a state where the bonus obtained by the player is not large by the stop symbol being displayed . Further, when the setting of the opening time of the second starting port is switched from the extended opening time to the normal opening time after the setting of the hit probability is switched from the high probability to the normal probability, the first symbol display device is mainly used. since the game is performed, benefits obtained with the player is most larger state by per symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the opening time of the second start port is then switched to normal open time, benefits per symbol is obtained with the player by displaying stop is most larger gaming state. As a result, when the big hit gaming state is completed, the opening time of the second starting port is switched to the normal opening time as soon as possible, and then the game is played aiming to stop and display the winning symbol on the first symbol display device. It becomes possible to realize a great playability.

  According to the present invention, in a ball game machine equipped with a plurality of start ports, the gaming state is switched from the high probability state to the normal probability state without going through the big hit gaming state, thereby realizing novel gaming characteristics. Is possible.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a 1st symbol display apparatus and a 2nd symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen structure of an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a starting port unit. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the control circuit in the game machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display mode of the normal symbol display part. It is explanatory drawing which showed the special symbol which the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol fluctuates and displays. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the one aspect | mode of the effect performed with an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart of a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure holding related process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a 1st special figure hold and a 2nd special figure hold are memorize | stored. It is the flowchart which showed the first half part of the special symbol game process. It is the flowchart which showed the second half part of the special symbol game process. It is the flowchart which showed the first half part of the special probability time special figure fluctuation display process. It is the flowchart which showed the latter half part of the special probability time special figure fluctuation display process. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the big hit lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the jackpot symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the big hit fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed a mode that 2nd special figure reservation was digested preferentially. It is the flowchart which showed the first half part of the high probability special figure fluctuation display process. It is the flowchart which showed the second half part of the high probability special figure fluctuation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of jackpot end. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a gaming state switches after the big hit game is complete | finished. In a 1st modification, it is explanatory drawing which showed a mode that the operating state of a release extension function and jackpot probability switch after the end of jackpot game. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of jackpot completion performed with the pachinko machine 1 of the 2nd modification. It is the flowchart which showed the first half part of the special symbol game process performed with the pachinko machine 1 of the 2nd modification. It is the flowchart which showed the second half part of the special symbol game process performed with the pachinko machine 1 of the 2nd modification.

Hereinafter, in order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Configuration of control circuit:
B. Overview of the game:
C. Overview of control:
C-1. Game control processing:
C-2. Special figure hold related processing:
C-3. Special design game processing:
C-4. Jackpot game processing:
D. Variations:
D-1. First modification:
D-2. Second modification:

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front part of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a front frame 4, an upper dish part 5, a lower dish part 6, a game board 10, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 10 is omitted. The front frame 4 is attached to a middle frame 3 (not shown), and the middle frame 3 is attached to a main body frame 2 (not shown). The middle frame 3 is formed of a plastic material and is attached to the inside of the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1. One end of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported with respect to the middle frame 3, and one end of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and the front side is covered with the front frame 4.

  The front frame 4 is formed of a plastic material, and a circular window 4a is formed at a substantially central portion. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a so that the board surface of the game board 10 disposed on the back side can be visually recognized. Further, the front frame 4 is provided with various lamps 4b to 4f for enhancing the game effect. An upper dish portion 5 is provided below the front frame 4, and a lower dish portion 6 is provided below the upper dish portion 5. A locking device 9 is provided on the right side of the front frame 4, and a prepaid card type ball lending device 13 (CR unit) is provided on the left side of the front frame 4.

  The upper dish portion 5 is provided with a dish-shaped recess and a dish outer edge portion 5a formed so as to surround the recess. The game ball is thrown into a recess formed in the upper plate part 5 and supplied to the launcher unit 12 (see FIG. 6). The dish outer edge 5a is provided with various buttons such as a game ball lending switch 5b, a return switch 5c, and a discharge button for discharging the inserted game ball. A first speaker 5 y is provided at a substantially central portion of the upper plate part 5. An operation switch SW is provided on the front side of the upper plate 5. The player can intervene in the progress of the game, for example, by selecting a character or a game condition appearing in the game effect by pressing the operation switch SW.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided with a discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1, and the discharged game balls are stored in the lower plate part 6. Further, second speakers 6 c are provided on the left and right sides of the lower surface of the lower plate portion 6. A firing handle 8 is provided at the right end of the lower plate portion 6. The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a for detecting that the player is touching the handle. The rotation axis of the launching handle 8 is connected to a launching device unit 12 (not shown) mounted on the back side of the lower pan 6, and when the player rotates the firing handle 8, the movement of the launching handle 8 is caused to the launching device unit 12. Then, a launch motor (not shown) built in the unit rotates, and a game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 10. As described above, the game board 10 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 11 surrounded by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 is formed at the center of the game board 10.

  A central device 26 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 11, a variable winning device 18 is provided in a lower portion of the gaming area 11, and between the central device 26 and the variable winning device 18. A starting port unit 17 is provided. As will be described later, the starting port unit 17 is configured by combining two starting ports up and down, and the first starting port 17a provided on the upper side is a stationary entrance and is provided on the lower side. The second starting port 17b is a so-called tulip type entrance that is configured such that a pair of blade pieces can be opened and closed on the left and right. The detailed configuration of the start port unit 17 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  An effect display device 27 is provided substantially in the center of the central device 26. The effect display device 27 is equipped with a liquid crystal screen, and can variably display various effect symbols such as an identification symbol and a background symbol, and then stop display. Various effect symbols displayed on the screen of the effect display device 27 will be described later.

  A first symbol display device 28 is provided diagonally to the left of the effect display device 27, and a second symbol display device 32 is provided diagonally to the right of the effect display device 27. Among them, the first symbol display device 28 provided at the lower left of the effect display device 27 can display the normal symbol and the first special symbol in a variable stop display. The provided second symbol display device 32 can variably display the second special symbol. Detailed configurations of the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 will be described later. In the following, the first special symbol may be simply abbreviated as “first special figure”, and the second special symbol may be simply abbreviated as “second special figure”.

  A normal symbol operation left gate 36 and a normal symbol operation right gate 37 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 11, and gate switches 36s and 37s for detecting the passage of the game ball are provided inside these gates. Are provided. Further, lamp wind turbines 24 and 25 are provided between the left and right normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 and the central device 26. A number of obstacle nails 23 are provided between and around each of these gaming devices.

  In the variable winning device 18 provided below the central device 26, a large winning device 31 is provided substantially in the center. The big winning device 31 includes a big winning opening 31d that opens largely in a substantially rectangular shape, an opening / closing member 31e for opening / closing the big winning opening 31d, a big winning opening solenoid 31m (see FIG. 6) for operating the opening / closing member 31e, and the like. It is composed of When a predetermined condition, which will be described later, is satisfied, the special winning device 31 starts operating, the special winning opening solenoid 31m opens the opening / closing member 31e, and the special winning opening 31d is opened. As a result, the game ball enters the big winning opening 31d with a high probability, and the big hit gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is started. In addition, a big prize opening switch 31s is provided inside the big prize opening 31d, and it is possible to detect a game ball won in the big prize opening 31d. An out port 48 is provided below the game board 10, and a back ball preventing member 58 is provided below the out port 48. The back ball prevention member 58 has a function of preventing a game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 11 from returning to the launch position.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 3A shows the first symbol display device 28, and FIG. 3B shows the second symbol display device 32. First, the configuration of the first symbol display device 28 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the first symbol display device 28 of the present embodiment is configured by incorporating twelve small light emitting diodes (LEDs) in a substantially rectangular region. Of these 12 LEDs, 3 LEDs normally constitute the symbol display unit 29, and the remaining 9 LEDs constitute the first special symbol display unit 30. Furthermore, the normal symbol display unit 29 has one LED for displaying a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol LED 29a) and two LEDs for displaying the number of reserved normal symbols (hereinafter, a normal symbol). Called hold display LED 29b). In addition, the first special symbol display unit 30 displays seven LEDs for displaying the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as first special symbol LED 30a) and 2 for displaying the number of reserved first special symbols. It is comprised from LED (henceforth 1st special figure reservation display LED30b). The manner in which the first symbol display device 28 of this embodiment uses these 12 LEDs to display the normal symbol, the first special symbol, and the number of reserved symbols will be described later. In the following, the holding of the first special symbol (first special figure) is called “first special figure holding”, and the holding number of the first special figure may be called “first special figure holding number”. And In the present embodiment, “first special figure hold” corresponds to “first hold” in the present invention.

  The 2nd symbol display apparatus 32 shown in FIG.3 (b) becomes a structure which removed the normal symbol display part 29 with respect to the 1st symbol display apparatus 28 mentioned above. That is, the second symbol display device 32 is provided with a second special symbol display unit 33 composed of nine LEDs, and the seven LEDs provided in the approximate center of the second symbol display unit 33 display the second special symbol. LEDs for display (hereinafter referred to as second special symbol LED 33a), and the remaining two LEDs are LEDs for indicating the number of reserved special symbols (hereinafter referred to as second special symbol hold display LED 33b). Called). The display contents of the second symbol display device 32 will be described later. In the following, the holding of the second special symbol (second special figure) is referred to as “second special figure holding”, and the holding number of the second special figure may be referred to as “second special figure holding number”. And Further, in this embodiment, “second special figure hold” corresponds to “second hold” in the present invention.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen configuration of the effect display device 27 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As described above, the effect display device 27 is mainly configured by using a liquid crystal display screen, and on the liquid crystal screen, three identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c and a background symbol 27d of the background are displayed. ing. Of these, the three special symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed with the first special symbol or the second special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display unit 30 or the second special symbol display unit 33 shown in FIG. The game is displayed in a variety of ways according to the game.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the start port unit 17 mounted on the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As described above, the start port unit 17 is provided with the first start port 17a and the second start port 17b, and the first start port 17a provided on the upper side is a fixed (pocket type) entrance ball. The second start port 17b provided on the lower side is an open / close (tulip type) entrance (variable start port) having a pair of wing pieces 17w. The pair of wing pieces 17w can take two states: a substantially upright normal state (see FIG. 5A) and an open state rotated outward (see FIG. 5B). is there. As shown in FIG. 5A, in a normal state where the wing piece 17w is almost upright, the game ball cannot enter the second start port 17b, but only enters the first start port 17a. However, when the pair of wing pieces 17w are opened to the outside, the game ball can enter the second start port 17b. In the second starting port 17b of the present embodiment, the game ball is difficult to enter in the normal state in which the wing piece 17w is almost upright. Therefore, the state in which the wing piece 17w is almost upright (normal state) is “ This corresponds to the “ first aspect ”. Further, in the starting port unit 17 of the present embodiment, when the second starting port 17b is opened, the second starting port 17b is easier to enter the game ball than the first starting port 17a . The open state of the start port 17b corresponds to the “second aspect” in the present invention .

  In addition, the game balls that have entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b are guided to the back side of the game board 10 through passages provided in the respective start ports. A first start port switch 17s is provided in the middle of the passage inside the first start port 17a, and a second start port switch 17t is provided in the middle of the passage inside the second start port 17b. The game balls that have entered the start port 17a or the second start port 17b are detected by the first start port switch 17s or the second start port switch 17t, respectively.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of a number of control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and so on. The main control board 200 that controls the success / failure involved, the sub-control board 220 that controls the control of the game using stage symbols, lamps and sound effects, and the effect display device 27 under the control of the sub-control board 220 It includes an effect control board 230 that performs specific control, a payout control board 240 that controls the operation of paying out rental balls and prize balls, and a launch control board 260 that controls control related to the release of game balls. These control boards include various types of CPUs, such as a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU, and a RAM that stores temporary data when the program is executed. Peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus. Further, the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 6 represents the direction in which data or signals are input / output. In FIG. 6, only the CPU 201, ROM 202, and RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200, and the CPU 221, ROM 222, and RAM 223 mounted on the sub control board 220 are shown.

  As shown in the drawing, the main control board 200 receives the detection signal of the game ball from the first start port switch 17s, the second start port switch 17t, the big prize port switch 31s, the gate switches 36s, 37s, etc. After determining the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is relevant, commands for instructing various operations are transmitted to the sub-control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like. In addition, the main control board 200 has a start opening solenoid 17m for opening and closing a pair of blade pieces provided in the second start opening 17b of the start opening unit 17 and a big prize for opening and closing the big prize opening 31d. The mouth solenoid 31m, and further, the first symbol display device 28, the second symbol display device 32, and the like are connected via a relay terminal plate. These solenoids 17m and 31m, the first symbol display device 28, and the second These operations are also controlled by outputting a signal toward the symbol display device 32.

  When the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the command and produces a game according to the result. That is, a command for designating display contents is transmitted to the effect control board 230 that performs display control of the effect display device 27 described above, an amplifier board 224 that drives the various speakers 5y and 6c, various decorative LEDs, and the like. The game is rendered by outputting a drive signal to the decorative drive board 226 that drives the lamp.

  The payout control board 240 is responsible for various controls relating to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the ball lending switch 5b or the return switch 5c provided in the above-described upper plate part 5, this signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 242 to the ball lending device 13 via the relay terminal board. Is done. The ball lending device 13 pays out a ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. When the main control board 200 transmits a prize ball payout command, the payout control board 240 receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m, whereby the prize ball is paid out.

B. Overview of the game:
Next, an outline of a game performed in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration will be briefly described.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game is performed as follows. First, when a player throws a game ball into the recess of the upper plate portion 5 and rotates the launch handle 8, the game balls thrown into the upper plate portion 5 are supplied to the launcher unit 12 one by one, The game area 11 is fired as described above with reference to FIG. The strength at which the game ball is launched can be adjusted by the rotation angle of the launching handle 8, and the player can aim the game ball by changing the rotation angle of the launching handle 8.

  When the launched game ball passes either the normal symbol operation left gate 36 or the normal symbol operation right gate 37 provided on the left and right of the game area 11, the first symbol display provided on the lower left side of the effect display device 27. In the device 28, the normal symbol variation display is started. As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the normal symbol display unit 29 is provided in the first symbol display device 28, and the normal symbol display unit 29 includes the normal symbol LED 29 a and the universal symbol hold display LED 29 b. Yes. Of these, the normal symbol LED 29a is used to display the variation of the normal symbol.

  FIG. 7 (a) is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing how ordinary symbols are variably displayed. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol LED 29a is repeatedly blinked to display the variation of the normal symbol. In FIG. 7, the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a radial solid line, and the state in which the normal symbol LED 29a is lit is represented by a broken line. Then, after repeating blinking for a predetermined time, when the normal symbol LED 29a stops in a lighting state, it becomes a hit of the normal symbol, and the second start port 17b (starting below the start port unit 17 is started). Mouth) is open for a predetermined opening time. On the contrary, when it stops in a light-off state, it will be out of the normal design and the second start port 17b will not open. If the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation left gate 36 or the normal symbol operation right gate 37 during the normal symbol variation display, the passage of the game ball is stored as a normal symbol hold (ordinary symbol hold). After the current normal symbol variation display is completed, the variation display is performed. It is possible to store up to four common figure holds, and the number of reserved normal symbols stored (the number of common figure holds) is displayed by the common figure hold display LED 29b.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory view showing a state in which the number of universal symbols is displayed by the universal symbol hold display LED 29 b provided in the first symbol display device 28. When there is no general map hold (that is, when there is no general map hold), both of the two general map hold display LEDs 29b are turned off. When there is one common map hold, the left general map hold display LED 29b remains off, and the right general map hold display LED 29b is lit. When there are two common map holds, the left general map hold display LED 29b is lit in addition to the right general map hold display LED 29b. Next, when there are three common map holds, the right general map hold display LED 29b blinks and the left general map hold display LED 29b lights. Further, when the number of normal map hold increases to the upper limit of four, the left and right general map hold display LEDs 29b blink. As described above, the normal symbol display unit 29 can display 0 to 4 universal symbol hold numbers by turning on, off, or blinking the two universal symbol hold display LEDs 29b.

  Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 3A, the first symbol display device 28 is provided with the first special symbol display unit 30, and the first special symbol (first special symbol) is variably displayed. It is possible. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the second special symbol display unit 33 provided in the second symbol display device 32 can display the second special symbol (second special symbol) in a variable manner. . Of these, the first special symbol corresponds to the first start port 17a, the second special symbol corresponds to the second start port 17b, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol corresponds to the corresponding start port. When a game ball enters, the change display starts. Further, as described above, the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 have the same configuration, and accordingly, the first special symbol and the second special symbol change in the same manner. Display.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a stop display mode of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Since the first special symbol and the second special symbol have the same variation mode and stop display mode, they are simply referred to as special symbols without distinction between the two. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, each of the first special symbol display unit 30 and the second special symbol display unit 33 is composed of seven LEDs, and the special symbols are displayed by lighting them. As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a special symbol stop symbol, there are six symbols in total including four jackpot symbols and two missed symbols. . In the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, each of the seven LEDs (the first special symbol LED 30a and the second special symbol LED 33a) blinks for a predetermined variation time to display the variation of the special symbol. When a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, one of the stop symbols is stopped and displayed. Then, when any of the jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot 31d is opened is started. The big hit game state of the present embodiment is configured such that the round game in which the big winning opening 31d is in an open state is repeated a plurality of times.

  In addition, even when a game ball has entered the first start port 17a or the second start port 17b, it is not possible to immediately start the variable display with the corresponding special symbol (for example, any special symbol is variable) In the case of being in the middle or in the case of a big hit game, etc., the ball entering the first start opening 17a is stored as the first special symbol hold (first special figure hold) and the second start opening The ball entering 17b is stored as a second special symbol hold (second special figure hold). The number of the first special figure hold (first special figure hold number) is displayed by the first special figure hold display LED 30b, and the number of the second special figure hold (second special figure hold number) is indicated by the second special figure hold number. Displayed by the figure hold display LED 33b. The manner in which the number of special symbols held using the first special figure hold display LED 30b or the second special figure hold display LED 33b is displayed is exactly the same as that of the general figure hold display LED 29b shown in FIG. The description is omitted here.

  In accordance with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above, the effect display device 27 performs various effects using effect symbols (identification symbols 27a, 27b, 27c, background symbols 27d, etc.). Is called. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an aspect of the effect performed by the effect display device 27. As described above with reference to FIG. 4, three identification symbols 27 a, 27 b and 27 c are displayed on the liquid crystal display screen constituting the effect display device 27. When the variation display of the special symbol is started in either the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 described above, these three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 27. Start the variable display. In the present embodiment, a design in which nine numbers from “1” to “9” are designed as identification symbols is prepared.

  FIG. 9A conceptually shows a state in which the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are variably displayed at the same time. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left identification symbol 27a is first stopped and displayed in any one of “1” to “9”, and then the right identification symbol 27c is stopped and displayed. The middle identification symbol 27b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 is a special symbol (first special symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 described above. Or it is comprised so that it may interlock | cooperate with the stop display aspect of a 2nd special symbol. For example, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol stops at the “big hit symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c of the effect display device 27 are stopped and displayed at the same symbol. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped at the “off symbol”, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are stopped and displayed in a combination that does not align with the same symbol.

  Thus, the special symbols displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 and the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c displayed on the effect display device 27 correspond to each other. When the changing first special symbol or second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the three identification symbols 27a, 27b and 27c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 27 is provided at a position that is more noticeable than the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, and the display screen is large and the display contents can be understood. Since it is easy, a player usually plays a game while viewing the screen of the effect display device 27. Accordingly, when the left identification symbol 27a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 27 and the right identification symbol 27c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbol, it is stopped and displayed last. The player will pay attention to the change in the symbol so that the medium identification symbol 27b may stop at the same symbol and enter a so-called jackpot gaming state. In this way, the effect of variably displaying the last symbol with two identification symbols stopped at the same symbol is called a reach effect, and it is possible to increase the interest of the player by performing the reach effect. It has become.

C. Game machine control contents:
Below, in order to implement | achieve the game mentioned above, the control content which the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example is performing is demonstrated in detail.

C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 to control the progress of the game. As shown in the figure, in the game control process, each process such as a prize ball-related process, a normal symbol game process, a second start opening return process, a special figure hold-related process, a special symbol game process, a big hit game process, etc. is repeatedly executed. ing. The time required for one round of processing is about 4 msec. Therefore, these various types of processing are repeatedly executed about every 4 msec. Then, during these processes, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 200 to the various control boards including the sub control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire pachinko machine 1 proceeds, and the sub-control board 220 controls the production in accordance with the progress of the game. The game control process performed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart.

  When starting the game control process, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a process (pay ball related process) for paying out a game ball as a prize ball (S50). In this process, among the various switches connected to the main control board 200, the switches related to the winning of the game ball (the first starting port switch 17s, the second starting port switch 17t, the big winning port switch 31s, etc.) It is detected whether or not a game ball has entered. When a game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated, and then a prize ball number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 240. When the payout control board 240 receives the prize ball number designation command transmitted from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 interprets the content of the command, and according to the result, a drive signal is sent to the payout motor 109m mounted on the payout device (not shown). Is outputted to actually pay out the winning ball.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process related to the prize ball (S50), this time, whether or not to perform the normal symbol game process, that is, whether to perform the process of variably displaying the normal symbol and stopping and displaying it It is determined whether or not (S100). This determination is made by detecting whether or not the second start port 17b is open. If the second start port 17b is not open, it is determined that the normal symbol game process is performed (S100: yes), and if the second start port 17b is open, it is determined that the normal symbol game process is not performed ( S100: no). When it is determined that the normal symbol game process is to be performed (S100: yes), the normal symbol game process described below is performed (S150). On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol game process is not performed (S100: no), the normal symbol game process (S150) is omitted.

  In the normal symbol game process (S150), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not a normal symbol hold (ordinary symbol hold) exists (whether or not it is “0”). Here, the ordinary figure hold is stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37, and in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds is “4”. Then, based on the result of the normal symbol winning lottery, it is determined whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed with the winning symbol (see FIG. 7C) or with any other off symbol. Subsequently, after the normal symbol fluctuation display time is set, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started. When the normal symbol variation display time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol. At this time, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the start solenoid 17m is operated. Thus, the second start port 17b is opened by rotating the pair of blade pieces 17w provided at the second start port 17b outward. Note that when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 is configured so that the second starting port 17b is opened until a predetermined opening time elapses. This is realized by executing processing. Therefore, in this embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to “starting port opening means” in the present invention.

  When the normal symbol game process is completed as described above, it is determined whether or not the second start port 17b is open (S190). If it is open (S190: yes), a process for returning the second start port 17b from the open state to the normal state (second start port return process) is performed (S200). On the other hand, when the second start port 17b is not open (S190: no), it is not necessary to perform the second start port return process, and the description is omitted.

  In the second start port return process (S200), when any of the following conditions is satisfied, that is, the opening time of the second start port 17b has elapsed, or a prescribed number of games are stored in the second start port 17b. When any of the conditions for entering the ball is satisfied, a process of returning the opened second start port 17b to the normal state (closed state) is performed. The opening time of the second start port 17b is set to about 0.5 seconds in the normal gaming state, but it is about when the opening extension flag described later is set to ON (when the opening extension function is activated). The opening time is extended to 5 seconds (when the number of times of opening is one, the opening time of one time is about 5 seconds, or when the number of times of opening is a plurality of times, the total of the plurality of times of opening is about 5 seconds). On the other hand, when the opening time of the second start port 17b has not elapsed and the number of balls entering the second start port 17b has not reached the specified number, the second start port 17b is left open. 2 The start port return process (S200) is terminated. When the second start port returning process is completed and the game control process is resumed, the special figure holding related process (S250) described below is started. The opening time of the second start port 17b (about 0.5 seconds) in the normal gaming state where the opening extension function is not activated corresponds to the “normal opening time” in the present invention, and the opening extension function is activated. The opening time (about 5 seconds) of the second start port 17b in the gaming state corresponds to the “extended opening time” in the present invention.

C-2. Special figure hold related processing:
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing special figure hold related processing. In the special figure hold related process (S250), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 17a (S252). As a result, when a game ball enters the first start port 17a (S252: yes), the number of first special symbols (the number of first special figure reservation) is the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment). Is determined (S254). If the first special figure reservation number has not reached the upper limit (S254: no), a lottery random number is acquired (S256). Here, as the random numbers for the lottery, the jackpot lottery random number used to perform the jackpot lottery described later, or the probability of hitting the jackpot lottery result (hit probability) when the result of the jackpot lottery is set to a high probability A random lottery random number used to perform a lottery (falling lottery) on whether or not to switch from a high probability to a normal probability, or a jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 28 (or the second symbol display device 32). Various random numbers such as a jackpot symbol determination random number used for determination and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect on the effect display device 27 are acquired. Subsequently, these random numbers for lottery are stored in the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 as the first special figure hold (first hold) (S258).

  In storing the first special figure hold, the order of the special figure hold already stored including the second special figure hold is stored in a recognizable state. For example, if the first special figure hold stored this time is the sixth special figure hold including the second special figure hold, these six special figure holds (the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold). The figure hold) is stored in such a manner that it can be recognized in what order it is stored. A mode for storing the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold will be described in detail later.

  When the first special figure hold is stored in this way (S258), "1" is added to the first special figure hold number (S260). On the other hand, when a game ball does not enter the first start port 17a (S252: no), or when the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) ( S254: yes), a series of processes (S256 to S260) for obtaining a lottery random number or storing the lottery random number as the first special figure hold (first hold) is omitted.

  When the process related to the first special figure hold (first hold) is completed as described above, the process related to the second special figure hold (second hold) is subsequently started. The process relating to the second special figure hold is a process for performing the process relating to the first special figure hold performed on the first start port 17a on the second start port 17b. Hereinafter, in brief, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S264), and if a game ball has entered the second start port 17b (S264). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure reservations has reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment) (S266). As a result, if the number of second special figure reservations does not reach the upper limit (S266: no), random numbers for lottery (such as big hit lottery random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers) are acquired (S268), Is stored in the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 as the second special figure hold (second hold) (S270). In addition, when storing the second special figure hold, as in the case of storing the first special figure hold described above, the generation order of the special figure hold already stored including the first special figure hold can be recognized. Remember me. This point will be described in detail later. Then, “1” is added to the second special figure holding number (S272). On the other hand, when the game ball is not in the second start port 17b (S264: no), or when the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit (here, “4”) (S266: yes) ), A series of processing (S268 to S272) for obtaining a lottery random number or storing the lottery random number as the second special figure hold is omitted.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing how the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored in the special figure hold related process. As shown in the drawing, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are assigned with serial numbers (holding serial numbers) from “1” to “8” according to the order in which the special figure hold is stored. Is remembered. The special figure hold for each number is stored in a state where it can be identified whether it is the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 12A, five special figure holds with serial numbers from “1” to “5” are stored. Among these, the special figure hold with the serial number “1” is the second special figure hold, and the special figure hold with the serial number “2” is the first special figure hold. Similarly, the special figure hold of serial numbers “3” and “4” is the second special figure hold, and the special figure hold of serial number “5” is the first special figure hold.

  Then, when a game ball enters the second start port 17b in such a state, the random number for lottery acquired thereby is stored as the second special figure hold at the position of the serial number “6”. FIG. 12B shows a state in which the second special figure hold is stored as the special figure hold having the serial number “6”. As a result of storing the second special figure hold in the serial number “6”, the second special figure hold includes the special figure hold of the serial numbers “1”, “3”, and “4”. The fourth hold, which is the upper limit number, is stored. Therefore, after that, even if a game ball enters the second starting port 17b, the second special figure hold is not stored in the positions of the serial numbers “7” and “8”. In FIG. 12 (b), the second special figure holding positions with serial numbers "7" and "8" are shaded, so that the second special figure holding is not stored at this position. It represents the effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12C, the first special figure hold is stored at the positions of the serial numbers “7” and “8”. Then, when the first special figure hold is stored up to the serial number “8”, the first special figure hold also reaches the upper limit number of four, and thereafter, the first start is performed unless the special figure hold is digested. Even if a game ball enters the mouth 17a or the second start port 17b, a new special figure hold is not stored. The manner in which special figure reservation is digested will be described later.

  When the processes relating to the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are finished as described above, the special figure hold related process shown in FIG. 11 is finished, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. When returning from the special figure hold-related process, the game control process starts a special symbol game process (S320) described below. In addition, in response to the processing of storing the first special figure hold (first hold) in response to the game ball entering the first start port 17a, or in response to the game ball entering the second start port 17b The process of storing the second special figure hold (second hold) is performed while the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the special figure hold related process of FIG. Therefore, in this embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “first reserved storage means” and the “second reserved storage means” in the present invention.

C-3. Special design game processing:
13 and 14 are flowcharts showing the special symbol game process. When starting the special symbol game process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not a big hit game is being played (S302). If the game is a big hit game (S302: yes), the special game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit game (S302: no), it is determined whether either the first special figure or the second special figure is changing (S304). As described above with reference to FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the first symbol display device 28 and the second symbol display device 32, and in the first symbol display device 28, the first special symbol of FIG. Fluctuation display is possible, and the second symbol display device 32 can perform fluctuation display of the second special figure.

  If neither the first special figure nor the second special figure is changing (S304: no), it is during the time for displaying the first special figure or the second special figure with the stop symbol (the special symbol stop display time). Whether or not (S306). In other words, in both the first special figure and the second special figure, a stop display time is provided as a confirmation time for the player to confirm the stopped and displayed symbols for a period of time after the symbol change is stopped and displayed. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time. As a result, when it is confirmed that the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed and the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S306: no), the high probability flag is turned ON. It is determined whether it is set (S308). Here, the high probability flag is a flag indicating that the probability that the lottery result will be a big hit in the big hit lottery described later (hit probability) is set to a higher probability than usual. In the present embodiment, a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is used as an area for setting a high probability flag. As will be described in detail later, the high probability flag is set to OFF in a normal state, but is set to ON when the big hit game is finished, and then turned OFF again when a predetermined condition described later is satisfied. It is supposed to be.

  When the high probability flag is not set to ON (S308: no), it indicates that the big hit probability is not set to a high probability (set to a normal probability). Therefore, in this case, after the big hit lottery is performed with the normal probability, the normal probability special map fluctuation display process described below is started in order to start the fluctuation display of the first special chart or the second special chart (S310). . On the other hand, when the high probability flag is set to ON (S308: yes), it indicates that the big hit probability is set to a high probability. Therefore, in this case, after the big hit lottery is performed with a high probability, a high-probability special map fluctuation display process described later is started in order to start the fluctuation display of the first special chart or the second special chart (S320).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the first half of the normal probability special figure variation display process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the normal probability special figure variation display process. As shown in the figure, in the normal probability special figure variation display process, first, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number is "0" (S3100). If the number of second special figure hold is not “0” (S3100: no), it can be determined that at least one second special figure hold is stored. The second special figure hold stored in the oldest (that is, various random numbers for lottery stored as the second special figure hold) is read (S3102).

  On the other hand, when the number of second special figure hold is “0” (S3100: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first special figure hold is “0” (S3104). . As a result, if the number of first special figure hold is not “0” (S3104: no), it can be determined that at least one first special figure hold is stored. The first special figure hold stored in the oldest is read out from the list (S3106). On the other hand, if the number of first special figure hold is “0” (S3104: yes), the number of second special figure hold has already been determined to be “0”. Since it can be determined that neither of the second special figure hold is stored, it is not necessary to start the big hit lottery or the first special figure or the second special figure. Accordingly, the normal probability special figure variation display process of FIGS. 15 and 16 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.

  As described above, in the normal probability special map variation display process, first, it is determined whether or not the second special map hold is stored (S3100), and the second special map hold is not stored. Only (S3100: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored. Therefore, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the second special figure hold is always read in preference to the first special figure hold. The hold is read only when the second special figure hold is not stored. In addition, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the process of digesting the second special figure hold first is performed in the normal probability special figure fluctuation display process. Yes. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing the normal probability special figure fluctuation display process in this embodiment corresponds to the “priority changing means” in the present invention.

  As described above, when either the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is read (S3102 or S3106), the normal probability big lottery table is selected (S3108). Here, the jackpot lottery table is a table in which lottery results of the jackpot lottery are set in association with the jackpot lottery random numbers. The normal probability big hit lottery table is a big hit lottery table set so that the big hit probability becomes the normal probability.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a big hit lottery table stored in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 (a) shows a normal probability big hit lottery table, and FIG. 17 (b) shows a high probability big hit lottery table. Here, the high probability big hit lottery table is a lottery table set so that the big hit probability is high. As shown in the drawing, in the jackpot lottery table, lottery results of “hit” or “out” are set in association with the jackpot lottery random numbers. As is clear from comparison between FIG. 17 (a) and FIG. 17 (b), the high probability big hit lottery table shown in FIG. 17 (b) is the normal probability big hit lottery shown in FIG. 17 (a). A lottery result of “big hit” is set for more random numbers than the table. In the present embodiment, the big hit probability in the normal probability big hit lottery table is “2/631 = 1 / 315.5”, and the big hit probability in the high probability big hit lottery table is “20/631 = 1/31. 55 ". Therefore, when the big hit lottery is performed using the high probability big hit lottery table of FIG. 17B, the probability is higher than when the big hit lottery is performed using the normal probability big hit lottery table of FIG. A big win lottery result will be obtained. Both the normal probability big hit lottery table and the high probability big hit lottery table are stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

  Subsequently, in the normal probability special figure fluctuation display process of FIG. 15, the big hit lottery is performed by referring to the normal probability big hit lottery table based on the big hit lottery random numbers read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. It is determined whether or not the result is “big hit” (S3110). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit (S3110: yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit is due to the second special figure hold (S3112). Then, if it is a big hit due to the second special figure hold (S3112: yes), the second special figure big hit symbol determination table is selected (S3114), and if it is not a big hit due to the second special figure hold (S3112: no), the first special figure jackpot symbol determination table is selected (S3116).

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory view exemplifying a jackpot symbol determination table referred to for determining a jackpot symbol. FIG. 18 (a) shows a first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table, and FIG. 18 (b) shows a second special symbol jackpot symbol determination table. As shown in the figure, in the jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol is set in association with the jackpot symbol determination random number. Therefore, the big hit symbol can be determined by referring to the big hit symbol determination table from the big hit symbol determination random number read as the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold in S3102 or S3106. In S3118 of the special probability variation display process at the normal probability shown in FIG. 15, the big hit symbol determination random number is dealt with by referring to the big hit symbol determination table for the first special symbol or the second special symbol read out earlier. Determine the jackpot symbol.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 8, in this embodiment, four symbols are set as the jackpot symbol, but in the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table, two of these jackpot symbols are set. Are set, and the remaining two jackpot symbols are set in the second special symbol jackpot symbol determination table. As shown in FIG. 18 (a), the number of round games (number of rounds) performed during the jackpot game is set to five for the jackpot symbol set in the first special chart jackpot symbol determination table. It is a big hit symbol. On the other hand, the jackpot symbol set in the second special symbol jackpot symbol determination table in FIG. 18B is a jackpot symbol set to 15 rounds. Therefore, in the big hit lottery with the first special figure hold, even if the big win lottery result is obtained, the number of rounds is only 5 big hits, but with the big special lottery with the second special figure hold, the big hit lottery result is If it is obtained, a big hit with 15 rounds will occur. Therefore, the big hit lottery with the second special figure hold is more advantageous for the player than the big hit lottery with the first special figure hold.

  When the jackpot symbol is determined as described above (S3118), the jackpot variation pattern table is selected (S3126 in FIG. 16). Here, the fluctuation pattern table is the fluctuation from when the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 starts the variable symbol display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) until the stop display is performed. It is a table referred to for determining a pattern. The big hit fluctuation pattern table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a fluctuation pattern (big hit fluctuation pattern) until the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. Note that the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed by actually switching the six types of display forms shown in FIG. 8 one after another. The variation pattern of (2 special figure) substantially corresponds to the time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) displayed on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 is displayed and produced. Since the variation display of the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c performed on the display device 27 is linked to each other, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined, the time during which the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are displayed in a variable manner is determined Is done. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines the contents of the symbol variation effect for variably displaying the identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c on the screen of the effect display device 27 within the range of the variation display time. ing.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a big hit variation pattern table. As shown in the figure, in the jackpot variation pattern table, a plurality of types of variation patterns are set in association with the variation pattern determination random numbers. Further, the variation pattern is associated with the variation time of the special symbol (hence, the time of the symbol variation effect performed by the effect display device 27). The jackpot variation pattern table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 mounted on the main control board 200.

  In the above, when the big hit lottery result is a big hit (S3110: yes in FIG. 15), after determining the big hit symbol, the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern table for big hit (big hit fluctuation pattern table) (S3112 in FIG. 15). (S3126 in FIG. 16) has been described. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery result is out (S3110: no in FIG. 15), after determining the out symbol in the following manner, the variation pattern table for out (out variation pattern table) Select.

  First, one random number for lottery (decreased design determination random number) for determining a lost symbol is acquired (S3120 in FIG. 15). Subsequently, a missing symbol is determined by referring to an unillustrated symbol determining table (S3122). Similarly to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 18, a symbol loss is determined in advance in association with the symbol determination random number. For this reason, it is possible to determine the out symbol by referring to the out symbol determination table from the acquired out symbol determination random number. Note that, as described above with reference to FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, two types of symbols are set as the off symbol, so these two types of symbols are set in the off symbol determination table. Also, the off symbol determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in the same manner as the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. Here, in order to determine the off symbol, it has been described that a new random number for lottery (out symbol determination random number) is acquired. However, the big hit symbol stored as the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold is stored. The determined random number may be used as a deviated symbol determining random number.

  When the off symbol is determined in this way (S3122), a process of selecting a variation pattern table (out variation pattern table) is started. Prior to that, whether or not a reach effect is performed on the screen of the effect display device 27. Is determined (S3128 in FIG. 16). This determination is based on the reach determination random number read as the second special figure hold in S3102 or the reach determination random number read as the first special figure hold in S3106 after the start of the normal probability special map variation display process. Based on. That is, when the read random number of the reach determination random number is within a predetermined random number range determined in advance, it is determined that the reach effect is performed, and conversely, the random value of the reach determination random number is the predetermined random number. If it is not within the range, it is determined that the reach effect is not performed.

  As a result, when it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed (S3128: yes), the reach-excluded variation pattern table is selected (S3130), and when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (S3128: no), the reach is performed. A missing deviation variation table is selected (S3132). Here, the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of fluctuation patterns are set in association with the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, similarly to the big hit fluctuation pattern table described above with reference to FIG. However, unlike the big hit variation pattern table, the reach variation variation pattern table is set with a reach variation variation table. It should be noted that the variation pattern with reach is a special symbol (first display) in which the three identification symbols 27a, 27b, and 27c are finally displayed in a detached state after reaching the reach state on the screen of the effect display device 27. The special pattern or the second special figure). In addition, a plurality of unreachable deviation variation patterns are set in the unreachable variation pattern table. It should be noted that the unreachable deviation variation pattern is a special symbol (three symbols 27a, 27b, 27c on the screen of the effect display device 27 that is finally displayed in a detached manner without going through the reach state. It is a fluctuation pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure. Although illustration of the reach variation pattern table with reach and the reach variation pattern table without reach is omitted, these tables are also stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in the same manner as the big hit variation pattern table shown in FIG. .

  As described above, when the big hit lottery result is a big hit (S3110: yes in FIG. 15), after determining the big hit symbol (S3118), the big hit variation pattern table is selected (S31216 in FIG. 16). . Also, if the big hit lottery result is not big hit (S3110: no in FIG. 15), after determining the off symbol (S3122), select either the reach out / out change pattern table or the reach out / out change pattern table (S3130 or S3132 in FIG. 16). When the variation pattern table is selected in this way, a variation pattern determination random number is acquired (S3134). Then, using the obtained variation pattern determination random number, the variation pattern is determined by referring to the selected variation pattern table (S3136).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery performed previously is based on the second special figure hold (S3138). As a result, when it was performed based on the second special figure hold (S3138: yes), after the variable display of the special symbol (second special figure) is started on the second symbol display device 32 (S3140) ), “1” is subtracted from the second special figure holding number (S3142). On the other hand, when the big hit lottery was not performed based on the second special figure hold (S3138: no), after the variable display of the special symbol (first special figure) is started on the first symbol display device 28 (S3144), “1” is subtracted from the first special figure reservation number (S3146). As described above with reference to FIG. 12, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are not only the order of occurrence within the first special figure hold and the order of occurrence within the second special figure hold. The order of occurrence including the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is also stored in a recognizable state. Further, as described above, in the special probability time special figure fluctuation display process, the second special figure hold is digested in preference to the first special figure hold. Accordingly, when the normal probability special figure variation display process is performed, the storage states of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold change as follows.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying how the storage states of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold change when the normal probability special figure change display process is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), five special figure holds are stored in total including the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, and among these, the hold serial number is “2” and It is assumed that the special figure hold of No. 4 is the first special figure hold and the other is the second special figure hold.

  As described above, in the special probability variation display process at the normal probability, the second special figure hold is digested in preference to the first special figure hold, so the oldest special figure hold (hold serial number) in the second special figure hold. Will be digested. As a result, “1” is subtracted from the second special figure reservation count, and the remaining serial numbers for special figure reservation are incremented one by one, resulting in the state shown in FIG. In this state, the oldest second special figure hold is a special figure hold whose hold serial number is “2”. Accordingly, in the special probability variation display process at the normal probability performed in this state, the special figure hold whose holding serial number is “2” is digested, and accordingly, the special figure holding whose holding serial number is “3” or later is 1 It moves up one by one and becomes the state shown in FIG. Even in this state, since one second special figure hold is stored, in the normal probability special figure variation display process performed in this state, the special figure of the hold serial number “3” which is the last second special figure hold is stored. The hold is digested and the state shown in FIG. In this state, since the second special figure hold is not stored, the first special figure hold having the hold serial number “1” is finally consumed.

  Thus, in the normal probability special map variation display process, even when the first special map hold and the second special map hold are alternately generated and stored, as illustrated in FIG. Until all the second special figure reservation is digested (that is, until the state illustrated in FIG. 20D is reached), the first special figure reservation is not digested. Of course, if a new second special figure hold is stored between the state illustrated in FIG. 20A and the state shown in FIG. 20D, the second special figure hold is consumed. Unless it is done, the 1st special figure reservation is not digested. Therefore, in the normal probability special map fluctuation display process, the second special chart hold and the second special chart hold are not generated unless the second special chart hold is unlikely to occur (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 17b). A game based on the second special figure will be played.

  When “1” is subtracted from the number of second special figure reservations or the number of first special figure reservations as described above (S3142 or S3146 in FIG. 16), which of the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed? Information about the, the variation pattern type of the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol), the change start command (variation pattern designation command and stop symbol designation command) to specify the special symbol stop symbol, etc. After the transmission to the sub-control board 220 (S3148), the normal probability special figure variation display process shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS.

  In the above, when it is determined that the high probability flag is not set to ON in the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 (S308: no), the first special figure or the second special figure The process of starting the fluctuation display (normal probability special figure fluctuation display process) has been described. On the other hand, when it is determined that the high probability flag is set to ON (S308: yes), the first special figure is displayed by performing the following high probability special figure fluctuation display process (S320). Alternatively, the variable display of the second special figure is started.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first half of the high probability special map variation display process. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the high probability special map variation display process. The high probability special map fluctuation display process (S320) shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 is the second special figure hold for the normal probability special map fluctuation display process (S310) described above with reference to FIGS. Is different in that it does not perform the priority fluctuation and a lottery lottery (lottery of whether or not to switch the setting of the big hit probability from a high probability to a normal probability), but is common in other points. Hereinafter, the high-probability special map fluctuation display process (S320) will be described focusing on these differences.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the high probability special map variation display process (S320), first, it is determined whether or not either the first special map hold or the second special map hold is stored (S3200). ). As a result, when neither the first special figure hold nor the second special figure hold is stored (S3200: no), the high-probability special figure change display process is terminated as it is, and the processes shown in FIGS. Return to special symbol game processing. On the other hand, when either the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored (S3200: yes), the stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored. Then, the oldest stored special figure hold (that is, various random numbers for lottery stored as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold) is read (S3202).

  Subsequently, in the high probability special map variation display process, the falling lottery random number included in the special map hold (first special map hold or second special map hold) read in the process of S3202 is acquired (S3204). Here, the falling lottery random number is a random number acquired for performing the above-described falling lottery, and in this embodiment, 30 values from “0 to 29” are set as the falling lottery random number. Among the 30 values, “11” is set as the fall winning value (winning probability of falling lottery: 1/30). Then, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is won by comparing the random number value of the acquired falling lottery random number with a preset falling winning value (S3206). As a result, if the acquired falling lottery random number does not match the falling winning value, it is determined that the falling lottery has not been won (losing) (S3206: no), and a high probability big hit lottery table is selected ( S3208). Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 17, the big hit lottery table is a table in which the big hit lottery random numbers and the big hit lottery results are set in association with each other. The high probability big hit lottery table is a big hit lottery table set so that the big hit probability is higher than the normal probability (see FIG. 17B). That is, in the high probability special map variation display process, unless the result of the falling lottery wins, the big hit lottery is performed using the high probability big hit lottery table, and as a result, the big hit is generated with high probability.

  On the other hand, if the random value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling winning value, it is determined that the falling lottery has been won (S3206: yes), and the high probability flag is turned OFF (S3210). A normal probability big hit lottery table is selected (S3212). As described above, the normal probability big hit lottery table is a big hit lottery table set so that the big hit probability becomes the normal probability (see FIG. 17A). In other words, if the result of the falling lottery wins in the high probability special map fluctuation display processing, the big hit lottery is performed using the normal probability big hit lottery table thereafter, and as a result, the probability that the big hit will occur decreases to the normal probability Will do.

  Subsequently, in the high-probability special map fluctuation display process of FIG. 21, the big hit lottery random number of the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) previously read in S3202, and selected in S3208 or S3212 By performing the big hit lottery using the big hit lottery table, it is determined whether or not the big hit lottery result is “big hit” (S3214). As a result, if it is determined that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit (S3214: yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit is due to the second special figure hold (S3216). If it is (S3216: yes), the second special figure jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 18B) is selected (S3218). On the other hand, if it is not a big hit due to the second special figure hold (S3216: no), the first special figure big hit symbol determination table (see FIG. 18A) is selected (S3220). Then, by referring to the selected jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol determining random number read as the special symbol hold in S3202 is determined (FIG. 22). S3226).

  As described above, in the first special figure jackpot symbol determination table, a big hit symbol having five rounds during the jackpot game is set, whereas the second special chart jackpot symbol determination table. Is a big hit symbol with 15 rounds. For this reason, the second special figure jackpot symbol determination table is a more advantageous table for the player than the first special chart jackpot symbol determination table. When the jackpot symbol is determined as described above (S3226), the jackpot variation pattern table described above with reference to FIG. 19 is selected (S3228).

  On the other hand, if the big hit lottery result is out (S3214: no in FIG. 21), the out symbol is displayed in the same manner as the normal probability special figure variation display processing described above with reference to FIGS. Is determined, a deviation variation pattern table is selected. Briefly described below, one random symbol determination random number is acquired (S3222 in FIG. 21), and the symbol is determined by referring to a symbol determination table (not shown) (S3224). Subsequently, based on the reach determination random number read as the special figure hold in S3202, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is to be performed (S3230 in FIG. 22). As a result, when it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed (S3230: yes), the reach outlier variation pattern table is selected (S3232), and when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (S3230: no), the reach is performed. A missing deviation pattern table is selected (S3234).

  As described above, when the big hit lottery result is a big hit (S3214: yes in FIG. 21), the big hit fluctuation pattern table is selected (S3228 in FIG. 22), and the big hit lottery result is not a big hit (S3214 in FIG. 21: no), either the reach-out / off-change pattern table or the reach-out / out-change pattern table is selected (S3232 or S3234 in FIG. 22). When the variation pattern table is selected in this way, a variation pattern determination random number is acquired (S3236). Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined by referring to the selected fluctuation pattern table using the obtained fluctuation pattern determination random number (S3238).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot lottery performed previously is based on the second special figure hold (S3240). As a result, when it was performed based on the second special figure hold (S3240: yes), after the variable display of the special symbol (second special figure) is started on the second symbol display device 32 (S3242). ), “1” is subtracted from the second special figure holding number (S3244). On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not performed based on the second special figure hold (S3240: no), after the first symbol display device 28 starts to display the variation of the special symbol (first special figure) (S3246), “1” is subtracted from the first special figure reservation number (S3248). As described above with reference to FIG. 12, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are not only the order of occurrence within the first special figure hold and the order of occurrence within the second special figure hold. The order of occurrence including the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is also stored in a recognizable state. In the normal probability special map fluctuation display process described above, the second special figure hold is prioritized over the first special figure hold, whereas in the high probability special map fluctuation display process, the first The special figure hold and the second special figure hold are not distinguished and are digested in order from the oldest special figure hold. Therefore, if the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, for example, in the order illustrated in FIG. 20A, the second special figure hold and the first special figure hold are alternated. Will be digested.

  When “1” is subtracted from the number of second special figure hold or the number of first special figure hold as described above (S3244 or S3248 in FIG. 22), which of the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed? Information about the, the variation pattern type of the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol), the change start command (variation pattern designation command and stop symbol designation command) to specify the special symbol stop symbol, etc. After the transmission to the sub-control board 220 (S3250), the normal probability special figure variation display process shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol game process shown in FIGS.

  In the above-described high-probability special map fluctuation display process (S320), it has been described that the first special map hold and the second special map hold are digested in the stored order. However, in the high-probability special map fluctuation display process (S320), if the second special map hold is not digested in preference to the first special map hold, the first special map hold and the second special map hold are performed. It may be digested in any manner. For example, in the simplest case, the first special figure hold may be digested with priority over the second special figure hold. That is, when the high-probability special map fluctuation display process (S320) is started, first, the presence or absence of the first special map hold is checked. If the first special map hold is not stored, the second special map hold is stored. You may make it confirm the presence or absence of.

  Alternatively, even when the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested equally (that is, without giving priority to one over the other), the high-probability special figure change display process (S320) described above is performed. As described above, not only one of the first special figure and the second special figure is variably displayed, but one of the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed and the other variably is displayed. May be started. However, since there is only one big winning opening 31d, the big win symbol is displayed in the state of the big win symbol stopped in the first special figure or the second special figure, and the other special symbol which is displayed in a variable manner at that time. Cannot be stopped. Accordingly, when the variable display in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, the variable display of the other special symbol is not started, or the variation time of the other special symbol is not started. Is set to a sufficiently long time so that the other special symbol is stopped and displayed after the jackpot game ends, or even if the other special symbol is stopped and displayed until the jackpot game ends. What is necessary is just not to determine whether the displayed symbol is a big hit symbol.

  In the above, when the special symbol game process shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 is started, it is not in the big hit game (S302: no), and both the first special figure and the second special figure are variably displayed. The processing when it has been determined that it is not (S304: no) has been described. On the other hand, if it is determined that either the first special figure or the second special figure is changing (S304: yes), although it is not during the big hit game (S302: no), the special symbol has already been established. This corresponds to the case where the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure or the second special figure is determined and the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S330). As described above, since the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure is predetermined according to the fluctuation pattern, the timer is set simultaneously with the start of the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure. Thus, it can be determined whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. As a result, when the variation time has not yet elapsed (S330: no), the special symbol game process of FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 is finished as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S330: yes), a command (symbol stop command) indicating that the first special figure or the second special figure during fluctuation display is stopped is displayed. The data is transmitted toward the control board 220 (S332), and the first special figure or the second special figure that is being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed with a preset symbol (S334). Then, after setting a time (stop display time) for holding the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the stopped state (S336), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has passed (S338). As a result, if the stop display time has not elapsed (S338: no), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  After returning to the game control process of FIG. 10 with the first special figure or the second special figure being stopped and displayed, the special symbol game process of FIGS. 13 and 14 is started again. And it is determined that the second special figure is not changing (S304: no), and then it is determined that it is during the stop display time for the special symbol during the stop display time (S306: yes). Then, it is determined again whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (S338). While it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed while repeating such determination (S338: yes), the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that has been stopped is displayed. Is a jackpot symbol (S340 in FIG. 14).

  As a result, if the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol (S340: yes), the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is stored (S342). Then, the big hit mode according to the big hit symbol is set (S344). Here, the jackpot mode is a mode in which the jackpot 31d is opened during the jackpot game or the number of round games (rounds) performed during the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is started by any of the big hit symbols, the opening mode of the big winning opening 31d is set to a mode of opening for 20 seconds. In addition, when the jackpot symbol that has been stopped is the jackpot symbol set in the first special symbol jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 18A), the number of rounds is set to five. In the case of the jackpot symbol set in the second special symbol jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 18B), the number of rounds is set to fifteen.

  Subsequently, the big hit flag is set to ON (S346). The big hit flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is a big hit gaming state, and a predetermined address of the RAM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 is used as a data area for setting the big hit flag. As will be described in detail later, when the big hit flag is set to ON, when the special symbol game process is exited and the game control process shown in FIG. 10 is resumed, the big hit game process is started, and the game state is changed to the so-called big hit game state. Become. In accordance with this, if the big hit flag is set to ON, a command (big hit start command) indicating that the big hit gaming state is started is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S348).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is set to ON (S350). If the high probability flag is set to ON (S350: yes), the high probability flag is set to OFF (S352). When the high probability flag is not set to ON (S350: no), the process of turning off the high probability flag is not necessary. Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S354). If the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S354: yes), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S356). ) After setting the release extension flag to OFF (S358), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is exited, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S354: no), the process of turning off the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag (S356, S358) is not necessary, so the special symbol game process is performed as it is. Exit and return to the game control process.

  As described above, when the special symbol stopped on the first symbol display device 28 or the second symbol display device 32 (that is, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is the big hit symbol (S340: yes). As described above, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol (S340: no), the following processing is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S372). If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S372: yes), after subtracting “1” from the fluctuation shortening counter (S374), whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter has become “0”. Is determined (S376). Here, the fluctuation shortening counter is a dedicated counter that counts the number of fluctuations of a special symbol when the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON. As will be described later, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON after the big hit game ends, and the fluctuation shortening counter is also set at that time.

  As described above, in the special symbol game process of the present embodiment, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol other than the big hit symbol in a state where the variation shortening flag is set to ON (when the variation shortening function is activated). Each time, “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S374). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter has reached “0” (S376). If it has reached “0” (S376: yes), the fluctuation shortening flag is turned off (S378) and then released. After the extension flag is also turned OFF (S380), the special symbol game process is exited, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the fluctuation shortening counter is not yet “0” (S376: no), the special symbol game process is exited while the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON, and the game control process of FIG. Return to.

  When the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored, the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is started and then stopped with either the big win symbol or the off symbol. The processing is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executing the special symbol game processing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. Therefore, in this embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “first symbol display means” and the “second symbol display means” in the present invention. Further, the “big hit symbol” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “hit symbol” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the game control process, when returning from the special symbol game process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON (S390). As described above, the big hit flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state is the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit flag is set to ON (S390: yes), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the big hit game process described below (S400). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set to ON (S390: no), the process returns to the head of the game control process, and the series of processes after the above-mentioned prize ball related process (S50) are repeated.

C-4. Jackpot game processing:
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the big hit game process. By executing this jackpot game process, a jackpot game is performed. Hereinafter, the jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. 23, but as a preparation, an outline of the game performed in the jackpot game state will be briefly described.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a special winning opening 31d is provided below the game board, and the special winning opening 31d is closed in a normal gaming state. However, when the big hit gaming state is started, the big winning opening 31d is opened. Since the special winning opening 31d is greatly opened as compared to other winning openings, when the special winning opening 31d is in an open state, the game ball enters with a high probability. The opened big winning opening 31d is once closed when a predetermined opening time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls enter, but is again opened when a predetermined closing time elapses. Further, a game from when the special winning opening 31d is opened until it is closed is called “round game (or simply round)”. When such round games are repeated and a predetermined number of round games are consumed, the big hit gaming state is completed. Hereinafter, the jackpot game process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 in order to execute the game in the jackpot game state described above will be described.

  When starting the big hit game process (S400), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the big winning opening 31d is open (S402). The big winning opening 31d is closed in the normal gaming state, and therefore, the big winning opening 31d is closed immediately after the start of the big hit gaming state. Accordingly, it is determined that the special winning opening 31d is not open (S402: no), and it is determined whether or not the number of round games (number of rounds) has reached a predetermined number (S404). As described above, during the big hit game, the big winning opening 31d is opened and a predetermined number of round games are repeated. Corresponding to this, when the special winning opening 31d is closed (S402: no), it is determined whether or not the number of open (the number of rounds) of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined number (S404). .

  Naturally, immediately after the big hit game is started, the number of rounds has not reached the predetermined number (S404: no), so it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31d has elapsed (S406). The closing time of the special winning opening 31d is a time during which the special winning opening 31d is in a closed state between rounds. In the present embodiment, the closing time of the special winning opening 31d is set to 2 seconds. Immediately after the big hit game is started, the big prize opening 31d is in a closed state, so it is naturally determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 31d has passed (S406: yes), and the big prize opening 31d is opened. The game is released and a new round game is started (S408). And after transmitting the command (round start command) which shows the start of a round game (S410), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 23 is once complete | finished, and it returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, as shown in FIG. 10, after performing a series of various processes after the prize ball related process (S50), the big hit game process (S400) is started again. . As described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 10 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the big hit game process shown in FIG. 23 is also executed about every 4 msec. Then, when the special game is started and the big hit game process of FIG. 23 is executed for the first time, as described above, the big winning opening 31d is opened in S408, and the process is ended as it is, but after about 4 msec, 2 When performing the process of the round, it is determined in S402 that the special winning opening 31d is open (S402: yes).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined opening time (S412). As described above, in the big hit game, the big winning opening 31d is opened, but is closed when a predetermined opening time elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening 31d. In response to this, in S412, it is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the special winning opening 31d was opened. If the predetermined opening time has elapsed (S412: yes), after closing the big prize opening 31d (S416), the big hit game process shown in FIG. 23 is exited and the game control process shown in FIG. 10 is resumed. To do. On the other hand, if the predetermined opening time has not elapsed (S412: no), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31d has reached a specified number (S414). When the number of game balls reaches the specified number (S414: yes), the special winning opening 31d is closed (S416). On the other hand, if the specified number has not been reached (S414: no), a game that has not yet passed the predetermined opening time since the grand prize winning opening 31d has opened and has entered the big winning prize opening 31d. Since the number of balls has not reached the prescribed number, the big hit game process shown in FIG. 23 is exited while the special winning opening 31d is opened, and the game control process of FIG. 10 is resumed.

  While the game control process of FIG. 10 is repeatedly executed, whether a predetermined opening time elapses after the special winning opening 31d is opened (S412: yes), or a prescribed number of special winning openings 31d. Game balls enter (S414: yes), and the special winning opening 31d is closed (S416). Thus, one round game is completed. Then, when the big hit game process is executed next, it is determined in S402 that the big winning opening 31d is closed (S402: no), and it is determined whether or not the predetermined number of round games are ended (S404). If the round game is not finished (S404: no), after confirming that the closing time of the big prize opening has reached the predetermined time (S406: yes), the big prize opening 31d is opened again and a new round is made. After the game is started (S408), a round start command is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 (S410). On the other hand, if it is determined in S404 that the predetermined number of round games have ended (S404: yes), the big hit flag is changed to OFF to end the big hit game (S418), indicating the end of the big hit game. After the command (big hit end command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S420), the big hit end processing is started (S450).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process. In the big hit end process, first, the high probability flag is set to ON (S452). As a result, in the special symbol game process (S300) to be performed thereafter, the high probability flag is determined to be ON (S308: yes in FIG. 13), and the high probability special figure variation display process (S320) is performed. Become. After the high probability flag, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON (S454, S456), and then “100” is set to the fluctuation shortening counter (S458). As a result, after the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON until the number of times of stop display reaches “100” times. The variation time of the first special figure and the second special figure is shortened, and the opening time of the second start port 17b is extended. Then, after transmitting a command for specifying the gaming state (gaming state designation command) to the sub-control board 220 (S460), the big hit end processing shown in FIG. 24 is terminated, and the big hit gaming processing shown in FIG. 23 is restored. Then, the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the process of starting the jackpot gaming state in which the big winning opening 31d is opened. This is realized by executing a big hit game process. Therefore, in this embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 corresponds to the “big hit game execution means” in the present invention.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 repeatedly executes the game control process as described above. As a result, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in either the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit game is started. After the jackpot game is over, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability, and the game state is such that the jackpot game is likely to start again, but every time the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure is started. When the falling lottery is performed, and the falling lottery is won, the big hit probability is lowered from the high probability to the normal probability thereafter. However, today, it has become widely known to change the jackpot probability from a high probability to a normal probability by performing a falling lottery, and it is difficult to enhance the player's gaming interest. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when the big hit probability is set to a high probability, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are set to be digested in the stored order, When switching the jackpot probability by winning the falling lottery, switching to the state where the second special figure hold is prioritized with respect to the first special figure hold, realizes a novel game, and as a result, the player It is possible to greatly enhance the entertainment interest of the game. Hereinafter, this point will be described in detail.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the operating state of the function of extending the opening time of the second start port 17b (opening extension function) and the jackpot probability are switched after the end of the jackpot game. FIG. 25A shows a state where the operating state of the opening extension function is switched, and FIG. 25B shows a state where the jackpot probability is switched. At the end of the big hit game, the big hit end processing described above with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, the release extension flag is set to ON (see S456 in FIG. 24), and “100” is set to the fluctuation reduction counter (S458). reference). As a result, as shown in FIG. 25A, when the big hit game is finished, the opening extension function is activated. Further, as described above with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the fluctuation shortening counter is decremented by “1” every time the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed and stopped. When the fluctuation shortening counter becomes “0” (see S366: yes), the release extension flag is set to OFF (see S370). As a result, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), when the number of times of change display and stop display reaches 100 times, the open extension function is switched to a non-operating state.

  Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, since the game ball can enter only when the second start port 17b is in the open state, the state in which the open extension function is activated is the second start port 17b. The game ball of the second start port 17b enters the state where the game ball is easy to enter (a state in which the second special figure hold is likely to occur). This is a difficult state (a state in which the second special figure hold is difficult to occur).

  On the other hand, for the big hit probability, since the high probability flag is set to ON in the big hit end process when the big hit game ends (see S452 in FIG. 24), as shown in FIG. When the big hit game ends, the big hit probability is set to a high probability state (high probability state). Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 13, in the state where the high probability flag is set to ON, the high probability special map variation display process is started (see S320 in FIG. 13), and the high probability special map variation is performed. A falling lottery is performed in the display process. Then, when the falling lottery is won, the high probability flag is set to OFF (S3210 in FIG. 21). As a result, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), when the winning lottery after the big hit game is won, the normal probability that the big hit probability is set to the normal probability from the high probability state where the big hit probability is set to the high probability. Switch to state.

  Further, in the state where the high probability flag is set to ON (high probability state), the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are generated as a result of the high probability special figure variation display process shown in FIG. Digested in this order (see S3204 in FIG. 21). On the other hand, in the state in which the high probability flag is set to OFF (normal probability state), the special probability hold display process shown in FIG. It is digested prior to holding (see S3100 to S3106 in FIG. 15). Eventually, immediately after the big hit game is over, the first special figure and the second special figure are variably displayed because they are digested in the order in which the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold occur. While the game is being played, if the falling lottery is won, the second special figure hold will be digested in preference to the first special figure hold. Only when the second special figure hold is not stored, the first special figure is variably displayed (the game progresses mainly with the second special figure). Furthermore, after that, when the number of times of the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times and the opening extension function of the second start opening 17b is deactivated, a game ball enters the second start opening 17b. Therefore, a game is played mainly by displaying the first special figure in a variably displayed state, and the second special figure is variably displayed only when a game ball enters the second starting port 17b (first special figure). The state where the game progresses mainly with the figure).

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 18, when the first special figure hold is digested, even if a big hit game occurs, only a big hit game with five rounds occurs. Although it does not occur, when the second special figure hold is digested, a big hit game with 15 rounds will occur when a big hit game occurs, rather than when the first special figure is variably displayed, The case where the second special figure is variably displayed is set to be advantageous for the player. Therefore, for the player, the high probability state immediately after the big hit game is over is not necessarily advantageous for the player because the game is performed using not only the second special figure but also the first special figure. Rather, a state in which a game is played mainly with the second special figure after winning the falling lottery and the jackpot probability is switched to the normal probability becomes an advantageous state.

  Because, in the high probability state after the big hit game ends, the big hit probability is set to a high probability, but even if a big hit occurs, the big hit is a big hit that is not so advantageous with 5 rounds There is a possibility. On the other hand, after winning the falling lottery, although the jackpot probability has decreased to the normal probability, the opening extension function is activated, so that the game balls can easily enter the second start port 17b, and so on. And the 2nd special figure hold will occur, so that the big hit probability has decreased to the normal probability is not so disadvantageous for the player, but rather, when a big hit occurs, it is always very advantageous to have 15 rounds Big hit game is started. For this reason, the normal probability state after winning the falling lottery is more advantageous for the player than the high probability state before winning the falling lottery.

  However, if the game is continued without winning a big hit after winning the falling lottery and shifting to the normal probability state, the number of changes in the first special figure or the second special figure after the big hit game ends. Reaches 100 times, the opening extension function is deactivated. In this state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 17b, so that the second special figure hold is difficult to occur, and since the big hit probability is set to the normal probability, the big hit is also difficult to occur. Even if this occurs, the possibility of a big hit game with five rounds is high, which is the most disadvantageous for the player.

  In addition, the most disadvantageous state for this player is started when the number of changes in the first special figure or the second special figure reaches a predetermined number (100 in this embodiment) after the end of the big hit game. . In other words, the earlier the timing of winning the falling lottery after the big hit game, the longer the game period in the most advantageous state, mainly the second special figure. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit game is finished, the player plays a game in the hope of winning the falling lottery as soon as possible, and the operation of the release extension function is stopped after winning the falling lottery. In the meantime, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that aims to generate a big hit.

  After the jackpot game is over, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability (therefore, the second special figure hold is not digested in preference to the first special figure hold), and The game is performed in a state where the opening extension function is activated (a state in which the opening time of the second start port 17b is set to the extension opening time). This state corresponds to the “second gaming state” in the present invention. In addition, if the winning lottery is won from this state (the second gaming state), the jackpot probability setting is switched from the high probability to the normal probability (therefore, the second special figure hold takes precedence over the first special figure hold). The game is played with the opening extension function activated. This state corresponds to the “third gaming state” in the present invention. Furthermore, if the game is continued in this state (third game state), the opening extension function will eventually be inactivated. In this state, the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability (thus, the second special figure hold is prioritized over the first special figure hold), and the open extension function is not activated (the first 2 is a state in which the opening time of the start port 17b is normally set to the opening time), which corresponds to the “first gaming state” in the present invention. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a process for playing a game in each of the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state, and a process for switching the game state from the third game state to the first game state. This is performed by executing the game control process of FIG. Therefore, in this embodiment, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is used as the “first game execution means”, “second game execution means”, “third game execution means”, and “game state switching means” in the present invention. It corresponds.

  In the embodiment described above, the jackpot generated in the first special figure has fewer rounds than the big jackpot generated in the second special figure, and as a result, the game using the second special figure has the first special figure. It was described as being set to be more advantageous for the player than the game using. However, if a game using the second special figure is more advantageous to the player than a game using the first special figure, various games using the first special figure or the second special figure should be set. Can do. For example, when a big hit occurs in the first special figure, a big hit game that opens the big winning opening 31d is performed in a manner that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter, and when a big hit occurs in the second special figure, You may make it perform the big hit game which open | releases the big winning opening 31d in the aspect in which a ball | bowl is easy to enter. Here, as an aspect in which the game winning ball 31d is opened in such a manner that it is difficult to enter the game ball, for example, the game winning opening 31d is opened for a very short time (such as 0.5 seconds), or the game winning opening 31d. Is not completely opened, but may be opened in a half-open state (incompletely opened state).

  Alternatively, the first special figure and the second special figure do not differ in the mode of the big hit game, but by making other aspects different, as a result, the game using the second special figure is the first You may make it more advantageous for a player than the game using a special figure. For example, when a big hit occurs in the second special figure, a larger value may be set in the fluctuation reduction counter of the big hit game end than when a big hit occurs in the first special figure. In this way, when a big hit occurs in the second special figure, the gaming state that is most advantageous to the player after winning the falling lottery (the big hit probability is set to the normal probability, but the open extension function is activated) Can be continued for a long time, but if a big hit occurs in the first special figure, the most advantageous gaming state will end immediately, so the second special figure will be used as a result. The game that was played can be more advantageous to the player than the game using the first special figure. Alternatively, as an effect performed on the screen of the effect display device 27, a special effect with a low occurrence frequency is set, and when the first special figure is variably displayed, this special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 27. However, when the second special figure is variably displayed, this special effect may be easily generated. In this way, in the game using the second special figure, the player can obtain the benefit that a special production can be seen on the screen of the production display device 27. As a result, the second special figure is used. The game that has been played can be more advantageous for the player than the game using the first special figure.

D. Modified example:
There are several modifications to the present embodiment described above. Hereinafter, these modified examples will be briefly described.

D-1. First modification:
In the above-described embodiment, the game using the second special drawing is described as being more advantageous for the player than the game using the first special drawing. In this case, as described above, the state where the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability and the open extension function is activated is the most advantageous gaming state for the player. Therefore, when the big hit game is finished, the player can win the falling lottery as soon as possible, and can realize a novel gameplay aiming at the big hit while the release extension function is operating. On the other hand, in the first modified example, the game using the first special figure is set to be more advantageous to the player than the game using the second special figure. By doing so, it is possible to realize the following novel gaming characteristics that are completely different from the above-described embodiments and different from the conventional pachinko machines.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing how the operating state of the function of extending the opening time of the second start port 17b (opening extension function) and the jackpot probability are switched after the jackpot game is over in the first modification. is there. FIG. 26A shows a state where the operating state of the open extension function is switched, and FIG. 26B shows a state where the big hit probability is switched. Also in the first modified example, after the jackpot game is over, the manner in which the jackpot probability and the operating state of the release extension function are switched is exactly the same as the embodiment described above with reference to FIG. As a result, immediately after the big hit game is over, the game is performed using the first special figure and the second special figure because the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are generated. After winning the lottery, the second special figure hold is digested in preference to the first special figure hold, so that the game is played mainly with the second special figure. Thereafter, when the opening extension function of the second start port 17b is deactivated, it becomes difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 17b, so that the game is performed mainly with the first special figure.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first modified example, the game played using the first special drawing is set to be more advantageous for the player than the game played using the second special drawing. Various modes can be considered as the mode in which the game according to the first special figure is more advantageous to the player than the game according to the second special figure, but here, a big hit occurs in the second special figure. However, only a big hit game with 5 rounds is played, but when a big hit occurs in the first special figure, a big hit game with 15 rounds is played. If it carries out like this, the state in which the release extension function is operating after winning the falling lottery will be the most unfavorable gaming state for the player. This is because, for the player, although the jackpot generated in the first special figure is the most advantageous jackpot, the game is mainly based on the second special figure, so that the big hit by the first special figure occurs almost. Because it does not. On the other hand, since the game proceeds using the first special drawing and the second special drawing from the end of the big hit game until winning the falling lottery, it is more for the player than after winning the falling lottery. It becomes a slightly advantageous gaming state. Further, after the operation of the release extension function is stopped after winning the falling lottery, the game progresses mainly with the first special figure, so that it becomes the most advantageous state for the player.

  For this reason, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first modified example, when the big hit game is finished, while the release extension function is operating, the game is somehow ended without causing a big hit according to the second special figure, and released. When the operation of the extension function is stopped, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that aims to generate a big hit by the first special figure. In addition, since the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in the order in which the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are generated from the end of the big hit game until winning the falling lottery, When it starts, it pays attention to the symbol variation while wishing to stop at a symbol that is out of control, and when the first special diagram variation display is started, the symbol variation will change while wishing to stop at the jackpot symbol somehow It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that attracts attention.

D-2. Second modification:
In the above-described embodiment or modification, if the winning lottery is won after the jackpot game is over, the setting of the jackpot probability is switched from the high probability to the normal probability, and accordingly, the second special figure hold is the first special figure. It explained that it will be in a state of being digested prior to holding. Therefore, the timing at which the jackpot probability is switched from the high probability to the normal probability after the jackpot game ends is different every time the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game, when the number of the variable display and the stop display by the first special figure or the second special figure reaches a certain number, the big hit probability setting is switched from the high probability to the normal probability. May be. Hereinafter, such a second modification will be described focusing on differences from the above-described embodiment.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the big hit end process performed in the pachinko machine 1 of the second modified example. This process is a process executed in the jackpot game process of FIG. 23 at the end of the jackpot game. Also in the second modification, when the big hit end process (S480) is started, first, the high probability flag is set to ON (S482). In the second modification, when the high probability flag is turned ON, “5” is subsequently set in the high probability counter (S484). Here, the high probability counter is a counter used to determine the timing for changing the setting of the high probability flag from ON to OFF. The manner in which the timing for switching the setting of the high probability flag is determined using the high probability counter will be described in detail later.

  Subsequently, also in the second modification, the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to ON (S486, S488). Then, after setting “50” in the fluctuation shortening counter (S490), a command for specifying the gaming state (gaming state specifying command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 (S492). When the jackpot end shown in FIG. The process ends, and the process returns to the big hit game process of FIG. 23, and then returns to the game control process of FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the first half of the special symbol game process performed in the pachinko machine 1 of the second modified example. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the special symbol game process performed in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second modification. Of these, the first half of the process shown in FIG. 28 is exactly the same as the special symbol game process described above with reference to FIG. In addition, the second half of the process shown in FIG. 29 has a high probability when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed in a stopped state with respect to the special symbol game process described above with reference to FIG. The only difference is that processing related to the counter is performed. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29, the latter half of the special symbol game process of the second modified example will be described with the difference as a center.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (that is, FIG. 13), after the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed (S334), when the stop display time has elapsed (S338: yes), the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is determined whether (first special figure or second special figure) is a big hit symbol (S340 in FIG. 29). As a result, when it is a jackpot symbol (S340: yes), the processing performed thereafter is the same as the special symbol game processing described above with reference to FIG. Briefly described below, first, the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is stored (S342), the jackpot mode (here, the number of rounds during the jackpot game) is set (S344), and the jackpot flag is turned ON. (S346), a big hit start command is transmitted toward the sub-control board 220 (S348). Then, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is set to ON (S350). If the high probability flag is set to ON (S350: yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF (S352). . When the high probability flag is not set to ON (S350: no), the process of turning off the high probability flag is not necessary. Further, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S354). If the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S354: yes), the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are turned OFF. (S356, S358), the special symbol game process of the second modification shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (in the case of a missed symbol) (S340: no), the special symbol game process of the second modification example Then, the following processing is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is set to ON (S362). As a result, when the high probability flag is set to ON (S362: yes), “1” is subtracted from the high probability counter (S364). Here, the high probability counter is a counter set in the big hit end process of the second modified example described above with reference to FIG. 27 (S484 in FIG. 27). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the high probability counter has reached “0” (S366). If the value of the high probability counter has reached “0” (S366: yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF. After the setting (S368), a game state designation command is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 (S370). On the other hand, if the value of the high probability counter has not reached “0” (S366: no), the processing of turning off the high probability flag or transmitting the gaming state designation command (S368, S370) is not performed.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 27, at the end of the big hit game, the high probability flag is set ON (S482 in FIG. 27), and the high probability counter is set to “5” as an initial value ( S484). Therefore, every time the first special figure or the second special figure comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol (S340: no in FIG. 29), “1” is subtracted from the high probability counter (S364), five times. When the disengaged symbols are continuously displayed and stopped, the high probability counter reaches “0” (S366: yes), and the high probability flag is set to OFF (S368). After all, in the second modified example, after the jackpot game is over, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability until the first special chart or the second special chart is disengaged five times in succession and is stopped and displayed as a symbol. However, after 5 passes, the jackpot probability setting is switched to the normal probability.

  In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is removed and stopped and displayed with a symbol (S340: no), if the high probability flag is not set to ON (S362: no), a high probability counter or A series of processing (S364 to S370) regarding the high probability flag is not necessary. Thus, after the processing related to the high probability counter and the high probability flag is completed, the same process as the special symbol game process described above with reference to FIG. Briefly described below, first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S372). If the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S372: yes), the fluctuation shortening counter is checked. After subtracting “1” (S374), it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation shortening counter has reached “0” (S376). As a result, if the fluctuation shortening counter has not reached “0” (S376: no), the second half of the special symbol game process of the second modified example shown in FIG. 29 is terminated, and the game of FIG. Return to control processing.

  On the other hand, when the value of the fluctuation shortening counter reaches “0” (S376: yes), the fluctuation shortening flag and the release extension flag are set to OFF (S378, S380), and then directed to the sub control board 220. The game state designation command is transmitted (S382), the second half of the special symbol game process of the second modified example is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Also in the second modification shown above, after the big hit game, the number of times the variable display and stop display are made in the first special figure or the second special figure is 5 times (corresponding to the initial value set in the high probability counter) The hit probability is set to a high probability until the number of times is reached, and as a result, a game is played using the first special figure and the second special figure. After that, when the number of fluctuations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches five times and the setting of the jackpot probability is switched to the normal probability, the second special figure hold takes precedence over the first special figure hold. As a result of the digestion, a game mainly composed of the second special figure is started. And after the end of the big hit game, when the number of times of the variable display and stop display in the first special figure or the second special figure reaches 50 times (the number corresponding to the initial value set in the fluctuation shortening counter), it is released. Since the operation of the extension function is stopped and the opening time of the second start port 17b is the normal opening time, the second special figure holding is less likely to occur. For this reason, a game based on the first special figure is started. In the second modified example, as in the above-described embodiment, the big hit by the second special figure is more advantageous to the player than the big hit by the first special figure. For this reason, even in the pachinko machine 1 of the second modified example, when the jackpot game ends, the player hopes that the jackpot according to the first special figure does not occur while the jackpot probability is set to a high probability. Realize the novel gameplay of playing a game with the aim of generating a big hit according to the second special figure when the game is played and the setting of the big hit probability is switched to the normal probability while the release extension function is activated Is possible.

  In the second modification described above, if the game using the second special figure is more advantageous to the player than the game using the first special figure, the first special figure or the second special figure is used. Various games can be set. For example, in the case of the big hit game according to the second special figure, the value of the high probability counter set after the end of the big hit game may be set to a smaller value than in the case of the big hit according to the first special figure. . As described above, in the second modified example, after the big hit probability setting is switched from the high probability to the normal probability, the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The game used can be more advantageous for the player than the game using the first special drawing. Alternatively, in the case of the big hit game according to the second special figure, the value of the fluctuation shortening counter set after the end of the big hit game may be set to a larger value than in the case of the big hit according to the first special figure. . In this way, the player with the big hit in the second special figure can play the game in an advantageous state over a long period of time, so the game using the second special figure is more It is possible to make it more advantageous for the player than the game using one special figure.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim. Can be easily replaced by these, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate.

  The present invention can be used for a ball game machine used in a game hall.

1 ... Pachinko machine, 17 ... Start-up unit,
17a ... first start port, 17b ... second start port,
28 ... 1st symbol display device, 32 ... 2nd symbol display device,
31d ... Grand prize opening 200 ... Main control board,
201 ... CPU (start port opening means, first symbol display means, second symbol display means, first hold storage means, second hold storage means, priority change means, first game execution means, second game execution means, second 3 game execution means, jackpot game execution means, game state switching means),
220 ... Sub-control board, 221 ... CPU

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A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
And a game ball of ball entrance are less likely first aspect and the first second start hole that can change in a second aspect a high input spheres friendly potential for game balls than manner,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a start port opening means that takes the second start port as the second mode until a predetermined open time elapses;
When a game ball enters the first starting port, the first symbol display device starts the variable display of the symbol, and then the display of the variable display is stopped and displayed in either the winning symbol or the off symbol. 1 symbol display means;
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the second symbol display device starts to display the variation of the symbol, and then the second symbol display device stops and displays the symbol that has been variably displayed as either a winning symbol or a falling symbol. 2 symbol display means;
First hold storage means for storing, as a first hold, information indicating that a game ball has entered the first start port during a change display of the symbols on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device; ,
Second hold storage means for storing, as a second hold, information indicating that a game ball has entered the second starting port during the change display of the symbols on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device; ,
When the first hold and the second hold are stored in a state where the symbols are stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device, the first symbol display device Priority variation means for starting the symbol variation display on the second symbol display device in preference to the symbol variation display;
And when the first said per symbol pattern is variably displayed in the symbol display device benefits can be obtained by displaying stop, said second said per symbol pattern is variably displayed in the symbol display device for displaying stops In the case where a privilege is obtained in the case, either one is set so that the privilege obtained by the player is greater than the other,
A hit probability that is a probability that a symbol that is variably displayed on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device is stopped and displayed on the hit symbol is set to a predetermined normal probability, and the second start port First game execution means for executing a game in a first game state, which is a game state in which the release time is set to a predetermined normal release time and the priority changing means operates;
A jackpot game execution means for executing a game in a jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to a player , when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device;
If the end condition of the jackpot gaming state is satisfied during the game in the jackpot gaming state, the hit probability is set to a high probability higher than the normal probability, and the opening time of the second start port is the normal opening time. A second game execution means for executing a game in the second game state, which is a game state in which the operation of the priority changing means is not executed , and is set to a predetermined extended release time longer than
If the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied without stopping the winning symbol on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device during the game in the second gaming state, the winning probability is The third probability is set to the normal probability, the opening time of the second start port is set to the extended opening time, and the game is executed in the third gaming state, which is the gaming state in which the priority changing means is operated. Game execution means;
When the end condition of the third gaming state is satisfied without stopping the winning symbol on the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device during the game in the third gaming state, the first game A bullet ball game machine comprising: game state switching means for switching a game state by causing an execution means to execute a game in the first game state. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The symbol is variably displayed on the second symbol display device, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed , as compared to the case where the benefit is obtained by displaying the symbol variably displayed on the first symbol display device and the winning symbol is stopped. The ball and ball game machine is set such that the benefit obtained by the player is greater when the benefit is obtained . In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The symbol is variably displayed on the first symbol display device, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, as compared to the case where the benefit is obtained by displaying the symbol variably displayed on the second symbol display device and the winning symbol is stopped. The ball and ball game machine is set such that the benefit obtained by the player is greater when the benefit is obtained .

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