JP5368372B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine configured to increase game amusement when a probability oscillation status is awarded but a ball entrance rate improving status is not awarded, thereby increasing player's excitement and enjoyment of a game. <P>SOLUTION: When it is determined that the probability oscillation status is awarded but the ball entrance rate improving status is not awarded, where it is decided that probability oscillation jackpot for awarding the probability oscillation status is generated after the end of a jackpot game, and further it is determined that the probability oscillation status is not awarded or the ball entrance rate improving status is awarded, a main CPU awards a ball entrance rate improving status continued after the end of the jackpot game, over games having a larger number of times relative to that when the probability oscillation jackpot for awarding the probability oscillation status is decided after the end of the jackpot game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  According to the present invention, when a game ball enters a starting means having an opening / closing means and a symbol is changed and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. It relates to gaming machines.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine has a variable display of a liquid crystal display type, for example, and a symbol change game that changes a symbol on the variable display when triggered by detection of a game ball at a start winning opening Has been done. Then, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game. As a general rule, a big hit game in which a big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times is given, and an opportunity for paying a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  In addition, in the jackpot, as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends, a probability variation jackpot that gives a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) that increases the probability of winning the jackpot from a low probability to a high probability, and a probability variation state There is a non-probable big hit that does not give. Also, in such a pachinko machine, even if a certain probability state is given, a concealment period for concealing without notifying the player whether or not the certain probability state has been given until a predetermined condition is satisfied is set. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-65388 A

  By the way, in a pachinko machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a case where an improved entrance rate is given after the end of the big hit game. When this ball-entry rate improvement state is given, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of whether to open / close the opening / closing blades of the start winning opening is shortened, and based on the passage of the operation gate The normal symbol variation game lottery probability (winning probability) varies from a normal probability with a low probability to a high probability. Thus, by providing the improved entrance rate, it is possible to continue the symbol variation game without reducing the number of game balls.

  However, it can be recognized by the player whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given by the operation of the opening and closing blades. For this reason, if it is recognized that the entrance rate improvement state has not been granted after the end of the jackpot game, or that the entrance rate improvement state has been granted before but is no longer granted, Even so, there was a risk of diminishing the player's willingness to continue the game.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is gameability in the case where the probability variation state is given but the entrance rate improvement state is not given. A gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by improving the game.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 can take a first state in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance and a second state in which the game ball is relatively difficult to enter. Starting means having an opening / closing means that operates as described above, and display means for displaying a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a symbol by detecting a game ball that has entered, and a predetermined jackpot determined in the symbol variation game When the display result is displayed, in the gaming machine in which a big hit game advantageous to the player is generated, a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol fluctuation game is a big hit at the start of the symbol fluctuation game If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot game having a different jackpot value; and if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the jackpot type determination means Thus, based on the type of jackpot game determined, the probability change determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state for changing the winning probability of the jackpot determination to a higher probability than the normal state after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot When the determination result of the determination means is affirmative, the entrance that improves the entrance probability of the game ball to the starting means after the end of the jackpot game based on the type of the jackpot game determined by the jackpot type determination means When the determination result of the entrance rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give a rate improvement state and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, it is determined whether or not a probability variation state is given as the current state And a gaming state determination means for determining whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given as the current state, and the entrance rate improvement state determination means is determined by the gaming state determination means. When it is determined that the probability variation state is provided but the entrance rate improvement state is not imparted, it is determined by the jackpot type determining means that the probability variation jackpot is determined that the probability variation state is imparted after the jackpot game ends. When the game state determination means determines that the probability change state is not given or the entrance rate improvement state is assigned, the jackpot type determination means assigns a probability change state after the big hit game ends. The gist is to decide to give a state of improving the entrance rate that can be continued after the end of the big hit game, more times than when it is decided to become a probable big hit.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 2 is a first state in which a game ball can enter and a first state in which the game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance. The second starting means having an opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a second state that is relatively difficult to enter, and the first symbol is changed by detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting means. Display the first symbol variation game to be performed, and display means for displaying the second symbol variation game performed by varying the second symbol by detecting the game ball that has entered the second starting means, In the gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game, the first symbol variation game Opening the change game or the second design change game Sometimes, the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot, the jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot game having a different jackpot value when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, When the determination result of the big hit determining means is affirmative, the probability change state in which the winning probability of the big hit determination is changed to a higher probability than the normal state after the big hit game based on the type of the big hit game determined by the big hit type determining means If the determination result of the probability change determination means for determining whether or not to grant and the jackpot determination means is affirmative, based on the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot type determination means, after the end of the jackpot game, The entrance rate improvement state determining means for determining whether or not to give an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance probability of the game ball to the second starting means, and the large If the determination result of the determination means is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is given as the current state, and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given as the current state And determining means for determining whether or not the winning rate is determined when the game state determining means determines that the probability variation state has been given but the entering rate improvement state has not been granted. When it is determined by the type determining means that the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is finished, the probability state is not imparted or the entry rate improvement state is imparted by the gaming state determination means. Than when the jackpot type determining means determines that the jackpot game will be given a probability change state after the jackpot game is over. The gist is to decide to give a state of improving the entrance rate that can be continued after a large number of games and a big hit game.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the random number acquisition is performed for acquiring a value of a random number for determining the big hit when the game ball is entered by the first starting means or the second starting means. And a first hold storage means for storing a jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when detecting a game ball entering the first start means as a first start hold ball with a predetermined number as an upper limit. A second holding storage means for storing a jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when the game ball entered into the second starting means is detected as a second starting holding ball with a predetermined number as an upper limit; The jackpot determination means uses the jackpot determination random number stored as the second start hold ball when both the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means store the start hold ball. Based on the big hit judgment based on The big hit type determining means is stored as the first start hold ball when performing the big hit determination based on the value of the big hit determination random number stored as the second start hold ball. The gist is to determine the type of jackpot with a high jackpot value with a higher probability than when the jackpot determination is performed based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the entrance rate improvement state determination means is given a probability variation state by the game state determination means, but has an increased entrance rate improvement state. If it is determined that the game has not been played, if the jackpot type determining means determines that a probability change big win is given after the jackpot game is over, it will be a big hit next time instead of a predetermined number of games. Until the end of the big hit game, it is determined that the entry rate improvement state is continuously given. On the other hand, when the probability change state is not given by the game state determination means, or the entry rate improvement state is decided. In this case, when it is determined by the jackpot type determining means that the probability winning jackpot to which the probability changing state is given after the jackpot game is ended, The second upper limit becomes the second limit start pending counts following games count start pending spheres in distilled storing means, and summarized in that may determine to impart sustainable ball entrance rate improving state after completion of the jackpot gaming.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fourth aspects, further comprising an opening control means for controlling opening and closing of the second starting means, and the opening control. Means, when it is determined by the jackpot type determining means that a winning rate improvement state is not given after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation jackpot that is given a probability change state after the jackpot game is finished by the jackpot type determining means; When determined to be, the gist is to control the second starting means after the end of the jackpot game in the same manner as when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot will not be reached.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the gameability when the probability variation state is given but the entrance rate improvement state is not given.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of big hit game and small hit game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition transition of a gaming state. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the execution aspect of opening and closing of a big prize opening door.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is arranged below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13. The upper ball tray 15 is provided with a push button type effect button 70 as an operation means for effect. When the effect button 70 is pressed, an operation signal is output to the overall control board 31 (shown in FIG. 4) connected to the effect button 70.

  In FIG. 2, on the lower right side of the game area 13a of the game board 13, there are a first special figure display H0 as a 7-segment type display means and a second special figure display H1 as a 7-segment type display means. Is provided. In the game area 13a of the game board 13, a variable display H2 is provided as a liquid crystal display type display means. The game area 13a of the game board 13 is provided with a center accessory 20 as a decorative member. In the first special symbol display device H0 and the second special graphic display device H1, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a varying image (or image display), and also changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination game). May be indicated as a symbol combination game).

  In the symbol variation game, the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 changes a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, may be referred to as “special symbols”) in a single column. Is displayed. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display H0 is referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the symbol variation game performed on the second special symbol display H1 is referred to as “second variation game”. ”Fluctuation game (second symbol fluctuation game)”. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  Then, on the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1, the variation display of the symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special diagram is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. That is, the symbol variation game is performed once from the symbol variation start to the symbol fixed stop display. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2, display effects relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game are started at the same time, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state. ). Similarly, in the second special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effects relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game are started at the same time, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol and the decoration drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state. ) On the other hand, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 do not play the symbol variation game in parallel. That is, only one of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 correspond to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from among a plurality of types of special drawings (105 types in the present embodiment). One special figure to be selected is selected, and the selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. The 105 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize the big hit, and four types of small hit symbols (small hit display result) that can be used to recognize the small hit. )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed, the player is given a small hit game. Since it is determined not to be a small hit in the second variable game, the small special symbol is not displayed on the second special figure display H1. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], and [7] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 is configured with a larger display area than the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is far more than the special figure. Is displayed larger. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. When a predetermined symbol combination ([232] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the jackpot symbol combinations, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is awarded. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination ([232] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the off symbol combinations, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is given. The symbol combination that can recognize the small hit game or the big hit game is a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation state in which a probability variation state in which the probability of the big hit determination is low probability to high probability is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (decoration of each column starts to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column. The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays symbol combinations according to the display results of the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1. More specifically, a special combination displayed on the first special graphic display H0 or the second special graphic display H1 and a combination of symbols displayed on the variable display H2 are associated with each other. When the process is completed, the symbol combination of the special figure and the decorative drawing is displayed correspondingly in a fixed stop state. For example, when a big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 in a definite stop state, the jackpot symbol such as [222] or [444] is also displayed on the variable indicator H2. The combination is displayed with a fixed stop. In addition, when a shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display area H1, a combination of symbols such as [121] and [345] is determined also on the variable display H2. The stop is displayed. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0, the symbol combination of [232] suggesting the change in probability is also displayed on the variable display H2 in a fixed stop manner. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes. As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effects related to the first and second variable games (the symbol variable game in which the three symbol combinations are displayed in a variable manner to display a combination of symbols). When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated.

  In addition, a normal symbol display H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 13 so as to sandwich the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1. In this normal symbol display H10, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). Is sometimes displayed). In this embodiment, there are three types of ordinary diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the right LED is lit, only the left LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the common figure shown when only the right LED is lit is referred to as “1”, and the general figure indicated when only the left LED is lit is “2”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or deviation from a symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “1”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “2”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning opening 25 having a first starting entrance into which a game ball can always enter is disposed below the center accessory 20. A first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided behind the first start winning port 25. The first start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the first variable game when a game ball enters. In the present embodiment, such a first start winning opening 25 functions as a first start means capable of entering a game ball.

  Also, below the first start winning opening 25, an opening / closing blade that opens and closes by the operation of a second starting entrance through which a game ball can enter and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). A second start winning port 27 provided with (ordinary electric accessory) 26 is provided. In FIG. 2, the open / close blade 26 opened is indicated by a solid line. In the present embodiment, such an opening / closing blade functions as an opening / closing means that operates so that the second start winning port 27 (entrance port) into which a game ball can enter can be in an open state and a closed state. Such a second start winning opening 27 functions as a second starting means having an opening / closing means.

  Behind the second start winning port 27, a second start port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. The second start winning opening 27 can give a start condition for the second variable game when the game ball enters. The second starting entrance opening of the second starting winning opening 27 is always closed with the opening / closing blade 26 closed. In a state where the second starting entrance is closed, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where entering is not possible (a state in which entering is restricted). Then, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the second starting entrance is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times by operating the opening / closing blade 26 from the closed state to the open state. Is done. In a state where the second starting entrance is open, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where it is possible to enter (a state where entry is permitted). The first start winning opening 25 and the second start winning opening 27 are juxtaposed along the flow direction (vertical direction) of the game ball launched into the game area 13a of the game board 13, and the game board of this embodiment. 13 is provided with a plurality of start condition devices (start means) that can give start conditions. The first start winning opening 25 and the second starting winning opening 27 of the present embodiment are configured to pay out three winning balls when a game ball is inserted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the second start winning opening 27, a large winning opening apparatus having a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). 29 (special prize opening) is arranged. Behind the big prize opening device 29 is provided a count switch SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered. When a big hit game or a small hit game is generated, the big prize opening device 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 so that a game ball can be entered. Can get a chance to win. Note that the big prize opening device 29 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out 15 prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first holding indicator Ra is disposed at the lower left portion of the center accessory 20. The first hold indicator Ra enters the first start winning opening 25 and becomes a start hold ball (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first start hold ball”) and is stored in the apparatus (RAM 30c). This is a display for displaying the number of stored starting balls (hereinafter referred to as “first special figure start storing memory number”), and the first variable game held by the display contents of the first holding display Ra. The number of times is notified.

  The first special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the first start prize opening 25, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the first variable game is started. Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 during the first variable game (or the second variable game), the first special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated. The first hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when one light-emitting means is lit, it is notified that one first variable game is pending. Therefore, the player sees the display content of the first hold indicator Ra and recognizes that the first variable game is currently being executed when the number of the first variable games held is reduced. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a second holding indicator Rb is disposed at the lower right side of the center accessory 20. The second hold indicator Rb enters the second start winning opening 27 and becomes a start hold ball (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second start hold ball”) and is stored inside the machine (RAM 30c). This is a display for displaying the number of stored start balls (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure start reserved memory number”), and the second variable game held by the display contents of the second hold display Rb. The number of times is notified.

  The second special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the second start prize opening 27, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the second variable game is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 during the second variable game (or the first variable game), the second special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated. The second hold indicator Rb is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when two light-emitting means are lit, it is notified that two second variation games are on hold. Therefore, the player looks at the display content of the second hold indicator Rb and recognizes that the second variable game is currently being executed when the number of the second variable games held is reduced. be able to.

  An operation gate 23 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 20. Behind the operation gate 23, a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a winning (passed) game ball is provided. The operation gate 23 can give the start condition for the usual game when the winning of the game ball is detected (passage detection). The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the second start winning opening 27 is in an open state (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 27). The second start winning opening 27 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening and closing blades 26, and in this closed state, a game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, in the second start winning opening 27, when a game is given per usual figure, the opening and closing blades 26 are opened to open the second starting winning opening 27 so that a game ball can be won. . That is, when a game is given per game, a game ball can be awarded to the second start prize opening 27 by opening the opening / closing blade 26, so that it becomes easier to win a game ball at the second start prize slot 27, The player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. It should be noted that game balls can always be awarded to the first start winning opening 25 under the same conditions.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol holding display M is disposed above the normal symbol display H10. The normal symbol hold indicator M has the number of stored start balls stored in the inside of the machine (RAM 30c) as the game balls pass through the actuating gate 23 and becomes the start hold balls (hereinafter referred to as “the normal figure start hold memory number”). The number of times of the regular game being held is notified by the display content of the normal symbol hold display M.

  The usual figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when the game ball passes through the operation gate 23, and is subtracted by 1 (-1) when the usual figure game is started. Then, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 23 during the normal game, the normal map start reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). And the normal symbol hold | maintenance display M is comprised by the multiple (4 pieces) light emission means. When one light-emitting means is lit, it is informed that one normal game is pending.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function to give a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (5/1987 in this embodiment) to a high probability (49/1987 in this embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  Further, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit is generated. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. Playing games while expecting.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the normal hit probability of the ordinary game is the normal probability (this In some embodiments, the entrance rate improvement state that varies from 5/251) to high probability (in this embodiment, 250/251) may be given as a privilege. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 4 times) the symbol variation game is played or until a big hit occurs. In this improved entrance rate, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the normal state (non-entry rate improvement state) when winning in the usual game. In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the case of winning the normal game in the state where the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1480 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes.

  Even before the specified time elapses after the opening, when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is entered, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls enter even if the ball has not been opened a predetermined number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given depending on the type of jackpot game and the game state in which the symbol variation game that is a jackpot was played, and the symbols that the grant continues The number of times of the variable game is determined.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-saving function that gives a reduced variation time (hereinafter referred to as “time-short”) state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state. Yes. When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the hit probability of the ordinary game is changed from the normal probability to the high probability The improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In the improved entrance rate, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from that in the normal state when winning in the normal game, as described above.

  In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, when winning the regular game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the open state is maintained until 1480 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends. Note that the predetermined number of times is four in the present embodiment, but this corresponds to the number of games that is the upper limit of the number of second special figure start hold memory (second upper limit start hold ball number). .

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol (and the big hit symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the respective displays H0 to H2 in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (7 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). . One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the grand prize opening device 29 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls to be entered). ) Until the game ball wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the five types of big hit games shown in FIG. 3, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the five types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are five groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D and symbol E as shown in FIG. are categorized.

  And in the symbol A, one kind of big hit symbol is distributed among the big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0. Similarly, 14 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are distributed to the symbol B. In the symbol C, one type of jackpot symbol among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 is distributed. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0, 74 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol D. 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are distributed to the symbol E. Also, in the symbol F shown in FIG. 3, four types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned.

  In the present embodiment, the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are classified into five groups of symbols a to e as shown in FIG. 70 kinds of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol a. Similarly, 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol b. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, two types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol c. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, eight types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol d. Ten types of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol e. In the second variation game, since it is determined not to be a small hit, unlike the first special figure display H0, the small special symbol is distributed to the second special figure display H1. Absent.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 7-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “7” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “7R special probability variable jackpot game”. In the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the 7 round games in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is set to “open once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is generated, the probability changed state and the state of improving the entrance rate are given. It has become so.

  In FIG. 3, “until next time” is indicated when a state of improving the entrance rate is given until the next big hit game is generated. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given with the predetermined number of times (four in this embodiment) as the upper limit number, the number of times is described. In FIG. 3, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is described as “0 times”.

  In addition, in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, “9.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, “25 (seconds)” is set as the round game time (specified time) of one round game, and “10. 6 (seconds) "is set. Each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R special probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 7-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “7” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “7R normal probability variable jackpot game”. In the 7R normal probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) of one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the 7 round games in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the entry rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends, but the upper limit number of times is different. Specifically, when a winning state of the big hit lottery is awarded, a certain change state is given, but if the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is given until the next big hit is generated after the big hit game is finished. . On the other hand, if the probability change state is not given or the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a predetermined number of times after the big hit game ends (in this embodiment, (4 times) is set as the upper limit number of times, and the improved entrance rate is given.

  Further, in the 7R normal probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “9.0 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “10. 6 (seconds) "is set. Further, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, the opening mode of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 of each round game is the same as that of the 7R special probability variable big hit game.

  Each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  A jackpot game awarded when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Has a specified number of rounds set to “7”. The jackpot game is a seven-round jackpot game in which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, and the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the first round game is different from the opening mode of the 7R special probability variable jackpot game. . Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “jump-up jackpot game”. In the jump-up jackpot game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the jump-up jackpot game, in the first round game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened a plurality of times (in this embodiment, three times), and in the round game from the second round. The large winning opening door 28 of the winning opening device 29 is set to be opened “once”. In addition, in the jump-up jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, after the jackpot game is finished, until the next jackpot game is generated, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given. It is like that.

  In the jump-up jackpot game, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “10.6 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Then, in the jump-up jackpot game, the opening time of the first winning opening device 29 (the big winning opening door 28) is “0.6 (seconds)” for the opening time of the first opening and the second opening. The opening time for the third opening is set to “23.8 (seconds)”. Also, “2.0 (seconds)” as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, “2.1 (seconds)” as the interval time between the second opening and the third opening, Each is set. As a result, the round game time for the first round of the jump-up jackpot game is from “0.6 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds) +2.1 (seconds) +23.8 (seconds)”. That is, “25 (seconds)” is set.

  On the other hand, in the second to fifteenth rounds in the jump-up jackpot game, the number of times the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is set to “1”, and the round game time is “25 ( Sec) ”is set. The round game time (25 (seconds)) of the second to fifteenth rounds is the total opening time (0.6 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds) +23.8 ( Second) = 25 (seconds)). The round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R special probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” except for the last round interval, and the last round interval is “ 1.996 (seconds) ".

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol d is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a two-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “2” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol d is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 2R probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the two round games in the 2R probability variable big hit game, the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to be opened "one time" in each round game. In the 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, in 2R probability variable big hit games, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a case where the improved winning rate is given after the big hit game is finished, and a case where the higher entrance rate is not given after the big hit game is finished There is. Specifically, if both the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, if at least one of the probability variation state and the improved entrance rate is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times) is given after the big hit game ends. As the upper limit number of times, the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  In the 2R probability variable big hit game, the opening time is “0.04 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.6 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “5.164 (seconds). ) ”Is set. In other words, the opening time and the round game time in the 2R probability variable big hit game are the opening time of the jump-up big hit game and the opening time of the first and second big prize opening devices 29 (the big prize opening door 28) in the first round. Is set to the same time. Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time (inter-round interval) between rounds in the 2R probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds other than the final round, and “1. 996 (seconds) ". As a result, in the 2R probable big hit game, the time ("3.2 (seconds)") from when the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 opens in the first round to when it closes in the second round is In the first round of the jump-up jackpot game, the time is the same as the time from when the first prize opening door 28 of the first prize opening device 29 is opened for the first time until the second opening is finished.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.6 (seconds)) of the 2R probability variable big hit game, the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening device 29 in one round game satisfies the upper limit number of balls entered. There is no set time. By the way, in the pachinko machine 10, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. Become. In other words, in each round game of 2R probability variable big hit game, it is practical to launch and enter “10 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (0.6 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “7”, and a probability change state is not given after the jackpot game ends (a non-probability change state is given). Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “7R non-probable big hit game”. Further, in the 7R non-probable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. In addition, in the 7 round games in the 7R non-probability big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends, and a predetermined number of times (four times in this embodiment) is set as the upper limit number. A short-time state (entrance rate improvement state) is added.

  In the 7R non-probable big hit game, “9.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “10.6 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Further, in the 7R non-probability big hit game, the opening mode of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 of each round game is the same as the 7R special probability variable big hit game and the 7R normal probability variable big hit game.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R non-probable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  The small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 has the specified round number set to “1” and one round The upper limit number of games (count number) is set to “10 balls”. Further, in one round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit lottery game, and the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery If it has been done, after the small hit game ends, the state of increasing the entrance rate is continuously given. In addition, in the small hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the improved winning rate is continuously given after the small hit game ends. In addition, in the small hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a normal state, the normal state is continued even after the small hit game ends.

  In the small hit game, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “5.212 (second)” is set as the ending time. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.6 (seconds)” as the opening mode of the large winning opening device 29 (large winning opening door 28) of the round game in the small hit game. In addition, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, and “1.988 (seconds)” is set as the interval time after the second opening. Thereby, the round game time of one round game in the small hit game is set to “3.2 (seconds)” composed of “0.6 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds)”. Will be. For this reason, the round game time of the small hit game is closed in the second round after the grand prize opening device 29 (the big winning entrance door 28) is opened in the first round of the 2R probability variation big hit game. It is the same time as before. Furthermore, the round game time of the small hit game is the same as the time from the first prize opening device 29 opening for the first time to the end of the second open in the first round of the jump up jackpot game. .

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, in the round game time (3.2 (seconds)) of the small hit game, the number of game balls entering the big prize opening device 29 in one round game does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. It is set to such a time. In other words, in a round game of small hit games, it is practical to launch and enter “10 balls”, which is the maximum number of balls entered, within the round game time (3.2 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  Thus, although there is a small hit game in the first variation game, symbol A and symbol a, symbol B and symbol b, symbol C and symbol c, symbol D and symbol d, symbol E and symbol e, The type of jackpot game in the first variable game and the type of jackpot game in the second variable game are respectively defined as the same jackpot value. The jackpot value here refers to whether or not to give a probable change state after the end of the jackpot game, whether or not to give the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the jackpot game, and when the entrance rate improvement state is given The end condition of the improved winning rate, the opening mode of the special winning opening device 29, and the number of game media to be paid out every time a gaming ball enters the special winning opening device 29.

  In the present embodiment, if the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, the jump-up big hit game, and the 7R non-probable big hit game are the first big hit games in which the big prize opening device 29 is opened, the 2R probability change The jackpot game can be said to be a second jackpot game in which the opening time of the jackpot device 29 is shorter than that of the first jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the jump-up jackpot game corresponds to a special jackpot game included in the first jackpot game.

  Also, the type of jackpot game is determined with different probabilities for the first and second variable games. In particular, the probability of determining any one of symbols A to D in the first variable game and the probability of determining any one of symbols a to d in the second variable game It is prescribed to be different. Specifically, in the first floating game, the probability that a 7R normal probability variable big hit game and a 2R probability variable big hit game are given is defined higher than in the second variable game, whereas in the second variable game, 7R The probability that the special probability variable jackpot game and the jump-up jackpot game are awarded is defined higher than that of the first variable game. That is, in the second floating game, the type of jackpot having a high jackpot value such as the 7R special probability variable jackpot game and the jump-up jackpot game is determined with a higher probability than the first floating game.

  On the other hand, in the first variation game, the probability of selecting the symbols A to D to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the symbols a to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game in the second variation game. The same probability (the probability of 90/100 in this embodiment) is defined as the probability of selecting the pattern d. That is, in the first variation game and the second variation game, when the jackpot determination is affirmative, the probability variation state is given after the termination of the jackpot game with the same probability.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. A first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count switch SE3, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a first special symbol display H0, a second special graphic indicator H1, a first reserved indicator Ra, a second reserved indicator Rb, and a normal symbol reserved indicator M. ing. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. The main CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display H10 and a gate sensor SE4. Further, the main CPU 30a updates various random number values such as a hit determination random number (big hit determination random number) every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c before the update. The value is being rewritten.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to change (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is reached, and is determined from numerical values (all 1987 integers from 0 to 1986) that the hit determination random number can take. The number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (49 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be greater than the number (5 in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit. The random number for determining the hit is calculated by the main CPU 30a every predetermined cycle (every 4 ms) so that a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in this embodiment, “0” to “1986”) can be obtained. 1 is added and updated.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for winning determination is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27, and the first variation game and the second It is commonly used in fluctuating games. That is, the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the same as the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27 belongs to. The jackpot determination value is also commonly used in the first variable game and the second variable game. That is, the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination value based on the first special figure start reserved memory number is the same as the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold memory number. That is, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made with the same probability in the first variation game and the second variation game.

  In addition, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the small hit is, and is determined from numerical values (all 1987 integers from 0 to 1986) that the random number for hit determination can take. The small hit determination value is referred to only in the first variation game and is set to a predetermined number (14 in this embodiment). Note that the random number for hit determination is used as it is in the big hit determination. Further, the number of small hit determination values does not differ depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (the same value is determined).

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. This special figure distribution random number determines the type of special figure that will be a big hit symbol at the time of big hit determination, but since the type of big hit game will be decided by the type of special figure, the type of big hit game will be decided It can be said that this is a value of a random number for determining the type of jackpot. In each special figure, this special figure distribution random number is distributed by a predetermined number (one in this embodiment), and the main CPU 30a acquires it when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the special distribution random number. The special CPU distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (in the present embodiment, all 100 kinds of integers from “0” to “99”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as a special figure distribution random number value, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number value by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random value value. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random number is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27. Commonly used in two fluctuation games. That is, the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27. Is the same.

  The jackpot symbol determined depending on which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed is the symbol A to symbol E (in the case of the second variation game, symbol a to symbol). It is different in which group (e).

  Specifically, [0] indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag indicating that either the first variation game or the second variation game is to be executed. If it is, the symbol A to the symbol E are classified into any group. For this reason, when it is a big hit in the first variation game, the symbol classified as the symbol A as the big hit symbol is displayed with a probability of 1/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol B are displayed with a probability of 14/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol C are displayed with a probability of 1/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol D are displayed with a probability of 74/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol E are displayed with a probability of 10/100. On the other hand, at the time of determining the small hit (when the big hit determination is negative and the small hit determination is affirmative), a symbol is determined from among the four types of small hit symbols, and at the time of determination of the loss (big hit determination and When the small hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of missing symbol.

  Further, when [1] indicating that the second variation game is to be performed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the special symbol variation processing flag is classified into any group of symbols a to e. For this reason, in the case of a big hit in the second variation game, a symbol classified as symbol a as a jackpot symbol is displayed with a probability of 70/100, and a symbol classified as symbol b is displayed with a probability of 10/100. The symbol classified as symbol c is displayed with a probability of 2/100, and the symbol classified as symbol d is displayed with a probability of 8/100. A symbol classified as symbol e as a jackpot symbol is displayed with a probability of 10/100. On the other hand, at the time of determination of a loss (when the big hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of loss symbol. In the second variation game, it is determined not to be a small hit.

  The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the RAM 30c stores a small hit design random number used when determining the type of the special figure that becomes the small hit symbol when determining the small hit.

  The ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the normal hit, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random number (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). Note that the number of normal hit determination values varies depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the number of normal hit determination values when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned (this embodiment) Is set to be larger than the number of normal hit determination values in the normal state (5 in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a random number for normal hit determination used at the time of normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the operating gate 23.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. A ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. When the general CPU 31a inputs various control commands, the general CPU 31a executes various controls based on the general control program. In addition, an effect button 70 is connected to the overall CPU 31a, and an operation signal can be input from the effect button 70. That is, the overall CPU 31a can detect that the effect button 70 has been operated.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In addition, regarding the specific transition transition of the gaming state, the control content of the overall CPU 31a of various gaming states will be described in detail later.

  The game state in the present embodiment includes a probability variation state and an improved entrance rate state. For this reason, the state where the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given, the state where the probability variation state is assigned but the entrance rate improvement state is not assigned, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are assigned Can be divided into four types, namely, a state in which there is no probability change state but a state in which an improved entry rate state is provided. A state in which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given may be referred to as a “first gaming state” below. Similarly, the state in which the probability variation state is given but the entry rate improvement state is not assigned is referred to as “second gaming state”, and the state in which the probability change state and entry rate improvement state is assigned is referred to as “third game state”. ”Gaming state” and a state in which the probability variation state is not given but the entry rate improvement state is given may be referred to as “fourth gaming state”.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, the game state may shift when a big hit game is awarded or when four symbol variation games are finished after the big hit game is finished.
Specifically, in the first gaming state, when a big hit game is awarded, there is a high possibility that the game state is shifted to the second gaming state after the big hit game ends. Further, in the second state and the fourth game state, when a big hit game is awarded, the possibility of shifting to the third game state after completion of the big hit game is defined. Further, in the third gaming state, when a big hit game is awarded, the possibility of maintaining the state after the big hit game is finished is defined highly.

  Further, in the third gaming state, when the symbol variation game is finished four times after the jackpot game is finished, the giving of the improved entrance rate may be finished. In this case, the game state is changed to the second gaming state. Transition. In the fourth gaming state, when the symbol variation game is finished four times after the jackpot game is finished, the provision of the improved entrance rate is always finished. In this case, the game state shifts to the first gaming state. .

  Thus, when a big hit game is awarded, it is easy to shift in the order of the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state, and from the first gaming state to the second gaming state once. By shifting to the third gaming state that is most advantageous for the player, it is possible to provide gameability that can advantageously advance the game.

Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 25 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S5. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S2). If the determination result of step S2 is negative (first special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step 5.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (first special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the first special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (1), and the first special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S3). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and stores the values in the first special figure start pending storage. A predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the number is set (step S4).

  In this way, when the main CPU 30a detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 25 (when the game ball has entered through the first start winning opening 25), the main CPU 30a acquires the value of the random number described above. Then, the acquired random number is stored as the second start holding ball at the upper limit of the predetermined number. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a random number acquisition unit, and the RAM 30c functions as a first reserved storage unit.

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S5). That is, in step S5, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S5 is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S5 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S6). If the determination result of step S6 is negative (second special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result of step S6 is affirmative (second special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the second special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (one addition), and the second special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S7). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and stores the values in the second special figure start pending storage. A predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the number is set (step S8). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. In the second variation game, since it is defined that the small hit game is not given, the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number acquired in step S8 is not referred to.

  As described above, when the main CPU 30a detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 27 serving as the second starting means (when the game ball enters through the second start winning port 27), the main CPU 30a described above. The obtained random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored as the second start holding ball with a predetermined number as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this processing functions as a random number acquisition unit, and the RAM 30c functions as a second reserved storage unit.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special drawings and decorations) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the big hit game (or the small hit game) is being executed (step) S11). When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main CPU 30a reads the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S12), and determines whether the second special figure start reserved memory number is greater than "0". (Step S13).

  When the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the second special figure start hold memory number = 0), the main CPU 30a reads the first special figure start hold memory number (step S14), and the first special figure start hold memory is stored. It is determined whether or not the number is larger than “0” (step S15). When the determination result of step S15 is negative (when the first special figure start pending storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output (step S15). S16). If this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command (step S17). Then, the special symbol start process ends. If the determination result in step S16 is affirmative (if a demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is affirmative (if the first special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a sets the first symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c to the first variation. A value [0] indicating that the game is to be executed is set (step S18). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the first special figure start hold memory number (-1) (step S19), and is associated with the first special figure start hold memory number for a predetermined amount in the RAM 30c. The values of the hit determination random number, special figure distribution random number, and small hit symbol distribution random number stored in the storage area are acquired (step S20).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 30 a determines whether or not the acquired hit determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30 b and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). (Step S21). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 5/1987. The probability that the result is affirmative (hit probability) is 49/1987. In this way, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the first variable game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in association with the first start holding ball at the start of the first variable game. It will be determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a big hit determination unit.

  If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that the change is a big hit (step S22). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 from among the jackpot symbols based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random value (step S23). .

  The jackpot symbol of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display H0 is classified as one of symbols A to E. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main CPU 30a is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, that is, when [0] is set in the special symbol fluctuation processing flag, The symbol classified into the symbol A is determined with a probability of 1/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol B as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 14/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol C as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 1/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol D as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 74/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol E as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100.

  As described above, when the result of the jackpot determination in the first floating game is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot symbol on the basis of the value of the special figure distribution random number, so that after the end of the floating game The types of jackpot games with different jackpot values will be determined. In other words, the main CPU 30a determines which of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game described above is to be awarded. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a jackpot type determination unit.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines the variation pattern for the jackpot effect corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S24). As described above, the main CPU 30a determines the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the result of the jackpot determination in the first variation game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a variation content determination unit.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S25). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special figure display H0 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the first special symbol display H0 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S21 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S26). In the present embodiment, in the case of the first variation game, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (small hit probability) is 14/1987, and the case is the second variation game. No small hit determination is performed. As described above, when the result of the big hit determination is negative at the start of the first variable game, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a small hit. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a small hit determination unit.

  When the determination result of step S26 is affirmative (in the case of small hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to the small hit flag indicating that the fluctuation is in the small hit (step S27). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 from among the small bonus symbols (symbol F) based on the special symbol based on the acquired small bonus symbol allocation random number. (Step S28). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for a small hit effect corresponding to the small hit game (step S29). After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S25, and, as described above, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. The various processes related to the fluctuating game are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of the display device H0 are controlled. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S26 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S30). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the RAM 30c during the process of step S30 matches the reach determination value. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240) that can be taken by random numbers for reach determination. Yes. Further, the reach determination value varies depending on the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the value of the special symbol variation processing flag.

  If the determination result in step S30 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display H0 (step S31). . Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect (step S32). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S30 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display H0 (step S33). ). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect (step S34). At this time, the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 30a differs depending on the number of reserved memories and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S13 is affirmative (when the second special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a changes the special symbol variation stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c as shown in FIG. A value [1] indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set in the processing flag (step S35). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the second special figure start reserved memory number (-1) (step S36), and is associated with the second special figure start reserved memory number in the RAM 30c. The values of the hit determination random numbers and special figure distribution random numbers stored in the storage area are acquired (step S37).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). (Step S38). In the present embodiment, in the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 5/1987, and when the probability change state (when the probability is high). The probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 49/1987. In this way, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the second variable game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in association with the second start holding ball at the start of the second variable game. It will be determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a big hit determination unit.

  When the determination result of step S38 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step S39). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be finalized and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 from among the big hit symbols based on the special diagram based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number (step S40). .

  Note that the jackpot symbol of the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display H1 is classified into any of symbols a to e. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main CPU 30a is displayed on the second special symbol display H1, that is, when [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, The symbol classified into symbol a is determined with a probability of 70/100. Similarly, when [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol b as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [1], the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol c as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 2/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [1], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as the symbol d as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 8/100. Similarly, when [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as symbol e as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100.

  As described above, when the result of the big hit determination in the second variable game is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines the type of the big win symbol based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, and thereby after the end of the variable game. The types of jackpot games with different jackpot values will be determined. In other words, the main CPU 30a determines which of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game described above is to be awarded. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a jackpot type determination unit.

  After the process of step S40, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines the variation pattern for the jackpot effect corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S41). As described above, the main CPU 30a determines the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the result of the jackpot determination in the second variation game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a variation content determination unit.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the second variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S42). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the second special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step S38 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S47). Note that the reach determination value varies depending on the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the value of the special symbol variation processing flag.

  If the determination result in step S47 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 (step S48). . Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect (step S49). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S42, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S47 is negative (when reach determination is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off-line symbol as the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 (step S50). ). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect (step S51). At this time, the determined variation pattern for the offending effect differs depending on the number of reserved memories and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S42, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  When both the first start hold ball and the second start hold ball are stored by executing such special symbol start processing, the main CPU 30a determines the hit determination stored as the second start hold ball. The second variation game is preferentially executed based on the value of the random number for use. And when the entrance rate improvement state is given, since the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, as a result, in the probability variation state or the short time state where the entrance rate improvement state is assigned, the second variation The game is supposed to run quickly. Further, the second start winning opening 27 is given the improved entrance rate because the open / close blades 26 are open and the game balls are easier to win when the improved entrance rate state is given. In the probability variation state or the short time state, the second variation game is easily executed continuously. Then, when the big game is won in the second variation game, the probability of whether or not the probability variation state is given is the same 90/100 probability as the first variation game, but the distribution of the special figure distribution random numbers is different. The ratio of whether or not a 7-round jackpot game is awarded is different. For this reason, the 7-round jackpot game that can be expected to acquire more game balls than the 2-round jackpot game is a jackpot game with game contents advantageous to the player, and the second variable game is a jackpot game. In this case, the probability that the seven round jackpot game is awarded is higher than that of the first variable game. In this way, in the probability variation state, the second variation game is likely to be continuously executed, and when the second variation game is a big hit, the seven-round big hit game is compared to the first variation game. The probability of being granted is high. From this, when the big hits continue in the probability variation state or the short time state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability that the prescribed round number of games becomes 7 rounds is high.

  In addition, the main CPU 30a performs the small hit determination when making a determination based on the random number for hit determination stored as the first start hold ball (in the case of the first variation game), but stores it as the second start hold ball. When the determination is made based on the hit determination random number (in the case of the second variable game), the small hit determination is not performed. For this reason, in a situation where the entrance rate improvement state is given and the second variable game is likely to be played, a small hit game that is not expected to be profitable for the player will not be given. In other words, in the state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the interest of the game can be improved without causing the player to feel stress. In addition, after the symbol variation game is executed, when the big prize opening door 28 is opened for 0.6 seconds, the player after the second variation game is more likely to win the jump-up jackpot than the first variation game. It can be expected that a game has been granted.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol And a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a).

  Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 30a will be described for each of the 7R special probability variable jackpot games, 7R normal probability variable jackpot games, 7R non-probability variable jackpot games, jump-up jackpot games and 2R probability variable jackpot games.

  First, the control when the 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded will be described. When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (9.0 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the lapse of the interval time (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (10.6 seconds). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, when the 7R special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to “1” and indicates that the entry rate improvement state is imparted. Set the operation flag to “1”. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when “0” is set, the entrance rate improvement state is set. Indicates that it has not been granted.

  In addition, the main CPU 30a has a value (a value indicating “until next time”) until the next big hit game is given to the number of probability changing state giving the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability changing state is given. Set. In addition, the main CPU 30a sets a value ("until next time") until the next big hit game is given to the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the winning percentage improvement state is given. Value). In addition, each flag, the probability variation state giving frequency, and the operation frequency are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, each flag, the probability variation state grant count and the actuation count are cleared ("0" is set) even when a big hit game is awarded.

  Next, control when a 7R normal probability variation big hit game is awarded will be described. In addition, since the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening door 28 in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is the same as that of the 7R special probability variable big hit game described above, the description is omitted.

  When the big hit game is to be ended after the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted, and the operation flag indicating that the entry rate improvement state is to be imparted. Set “1”. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” to the probability variation state grant count.

  When the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag at the start of the symbol variation game to which the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, and If “1” is set, a value indicating “until next time” is set as the number of operations. On the other hand, when the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag at the start of the symbol variation game to which the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is given, or If “0” is set, 4 is set as the number of times of operation indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given. The number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the operation flag is cleared (“0” is set).

  Next, control when a 7R non-probability big hit game is awarded will be described. The opening / closing mode of the big winning door 28 in the 7R non-probability big hit game is the same as that of the 7R special chance variable big hit game and the 7R normal probability big hit game described above, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  When the big hit game is ended after the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted and sets the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is imparted. Set “1”. Further, the main CPU 30a also sets the number of operation times indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given to 4 times.

  In this way, the opening state of the big prize opening door 28 is the same in the 7R special probability variable jackpot game, the 7R normal probability variable jackpot game, and the 7R non-probability variable jackpot game. For this reason, it is not possible to recognize which jackpot game is a 7R special probability variable big hit game, a 7R normal probability variable big hit game, or a 7R non-probable big hit game from the open state of the big winning opening door 28.

Next, control when a jump-up jackpot game is awarded will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.04 seconds). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time T4 (max 25 seconds) shown in FIG. ) Measurement starts. In this embodiment, the main CPU 30a controls the first round of the jump-up jackpot game with a game content different from the first round of the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, and the 7R non-probable big hit game. Run.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the main CPU 30a uses the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 on the condition that no upper limit number of game balls have entered. , Open up to 3 times. The numbers “1” to “3” in FIG. 10A indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal to open the large winning opening door 28 of the first large winning opening apparatus 29, and also wins a grand prize to the overall control board 31. An opening command for instructing the number of times of opening of the special winning opening door 28 of the mouth device 29 is output. At the time of the first opening, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command for instructing the number of opening “1 (first)”. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 of the special prize opening device 29 is opened (first opening), and if the opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, 1 is passed. A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of the big winning opening door 28 of the second big winning opening apparatus 29. At the same time, the main CPU 30 a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the special prize opening door 28 to the overall control board 31. At the first closing time, the main CPU 30a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of closing times “1 (first time)”.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as the second opening of the big prize opening door 28, and the number of opening of the big winning opening door 28 to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “2 (second)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time since the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the second big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command is output to the overall control board 31 to instruct the number of times the second prize opening door 28 is closed (second closing).

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (second closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INb (2.1 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the second opening and the third opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INb has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as the third large winning opening door 28 is opened, and the number of times the large winning opening door 28 is opened to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “3 (first time)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (third opening), and if the opening time T2 (max 23.8 seconds) has elapsed, the third big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command is output to the overall control board 31 to instruct the number of times the third prize winning door 28 is closed (third closing).

  Note that the main CPU 30a ends the round game when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize winning door 28 during the round game reaches the upper limit number of balls (specified number). For this reason, even in the jump-up jackpot game, when a maximum number of game balls are entered during the first round game, the main CPU 30a ends the round game at that time. For example, at the time of the third release, if a maximum number of game balls are entered before the opening time T2 has elapsed, the round game is terminated at that time.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that ended the round game of the first round performs control so that each round game from the second round is executed and then the ending is executed in the same manner as the 7R special probability variable big hit game. That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, the main CPU 30a sets the interval time INa (2) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round in order to start the round game of the second round. .0 seconds), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the second round game when the end condition (elapse of the round game time T3 (25 seconds) or the upper limit number of balls entered) is satisfied in the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDa (10.6 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game and sets “1” to the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” as the number of times the probability variation state is given and a value indicating “until next time” as the number of operations. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0].

Next, control when a 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.04 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and at the same time the round game time T11 (max 0. 6 seconds). The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. The main CPU 30a measures the time since the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (first opening), and if the round gaming time T11 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the first round game A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round in order to start the second round game, and the round game time T11 shown in FIG. 10 (b). The measurement of (max 0.6 seconds) is started. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (second opening), and if the round game time T11 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the round game of the second round A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the second round game. When the round game of the second round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time INc (1.996 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time EDb (5.164 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game. At this time, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded. In addition, when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the operation flag to “0” when the probability variation flag and the operation flag are set to “0”, and sets the probability variation flag or the operation flag. When “1” is set, “1” is set to the operation flag. Further, when the operation flag is set to “1”, the main CPU 30a sets the number of operations to 4 times. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0].

  When the main CPU 30a determines the small hit (when [1] is set in the small hit flag), the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control board 31 (the general CPU 31a). Hereinafter, the control when the small hit game is awarded will be described in detail.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time T21 (max 3.2 seconds) shown in FIG. ) Measurement starts. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10C, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize winning door 28 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. . The numbers “1” and “2” in FIG. 10C indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as opening of the first grand prize winning door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (first opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the first big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 (seconds)) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal to open the second big prize opening door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.6 (seconds)) has elapsed, the second big winning prize is received. In order to end the opening of the door 28, a closing signal is output. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the round game. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time INd (1.988 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time EDc (5.212 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the small hit game. Then, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to [0]. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning the small hit is maintained, the main CPU 30a maintains the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (does not set a new value).

  By executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, in the first round of the jump-up big hit game, the opening mode of the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game is the same as that of the big winning door 28. A state is created. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, in the first round of the jump-up jackpot game, the first opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + second time. Opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) = 3.2 (seconds), the special winning opening door 28 is opened twice. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, the first round game time T11 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + the second round game time T11. Multiplying (0.6 seconds) = 3.2 (seconds), the grand prize opening door 28 is opened twice. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the small hit game, the first opening time T22 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + second opening time T22 (0.6 seconds) ) = Round game time T21 (3.2 seconds) is multiplied, and the special winning opening door 28 is opened twice. That is, the time from the start of the first opening of the first round big winning door 28 in the jump-up big hit game to the end of the second opening, the big winning mouth in the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game The time from the start of the first opening of the door 28 to the end of the second opening is set to “3.2 (seconds)”. In other words, in the jump-up jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, and the jackpot game, the prize winning door 28 is opened in the same opening manner for “3.2 (seconds)”. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even if the open state of the big prize opening door 28 is visually recognized, it is not possible to distinguish between the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even in the jump-up big hit game, the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game cannot be distinguished from the start of the first round until the third release. . As a result, even if the player opens the prize winning door 28 twice in a short time (0.6 seconds), whether the game is a jump-up jackpot game or a probability-changing two-round jackpot game from the open mode. Or whether it is a small hit game.

  As described above, when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a gives the big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game with the determined type of the big hit game. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is negative and the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a is in the same mode as the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the 2R probability variable big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. A small hit game for opening the special prize opening device 29 is given. When it is determined that the main CPU 30a grants the jump-up jackpot game, after the end of the symbol variation game, the main prize winning mouth is the same as the opening style of the big prize opening device 29 in the 2R probability variable jackpot game and the small hit game. The device 29 is opened, and then a special jackpot game is given to further open the big prize opening device 29. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a big hit game giving means and a small hit game giving means.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described. The main CPU 30a executes normal symbol input processing at predetermined intervals.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 23. If the determination result is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of usual charts start pending storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4. If the result of the determination is negative (the number of ordinary figure start hold memory = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general-purpose start hold <4), the main CPU 30a increments the number of reserved general-purpose start hold by +1 (1) and rewrites the number of general-purpose start reserved memory. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for normal hit determination from the RAM 30c, and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the usual start-up hold storage number. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal chart is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the normal hit game is being played. When the determination result is affirmative (when a normal game is being played or a normal hit game is being played), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (when the normal game is not being played and the normal hit game is not being played), the main CPU 30a reads the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number is less than “0”. Judge whether it is large or not.

  If the result of the determination is negative (when the normal figure start hold storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the result of the determination is affirmative (when the normal figure start hold memory number> 0), the main CPU 30a subtracts “-1” from the number of the general figure start hold memory number (−1), and The value of the random number for determining normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c in association with the stored number is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. In the normal state (when the entrance rate improvement state is not given), the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (ordinary hit probability) is 5/251, and the entrance rate improvement state is When given, the probability that the result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (ordinary hit probability) is 250/251.

  If the determination result is affirmative (normal hit), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop on the normal symbol display H10 from the normal symbol hit symbols. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative (in the case of detachment), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol displayed as a fixed stop on the normal symbol display H10 as a normal symbol losing symbol.

  After that, the main CPU 30a determines a general variation pattern from a plurality of types of general variation patterns. The normal variation pattern is a normal variation pattern that is determined in the normal state when the entrance rate improvement state is not applied, and an entrance that is determined when the entrance rate improvement state is applied It is categorized into the usual figure fluctuation pattern for the rate improvement state Then, the main CPU 30a determines the normal fluctuation pattern in accordance with whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the general game. Specifically, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display H10 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display H10 to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined common symbol variation pattern. Control display content.

When determining the normal hit, the main CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 26 three times when the usual game is finished, and when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and opens until 1480 ms elapses after opening each time. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled so as to maintain the state. On the other hand, when the usual game is finished, the main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 26 once and maintains the open state until 300 ms elapses after the opening rate is not given. Thus, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled.

  Note that the main CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blades 26 to be closed when the upper limit number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the main CPU 30a opened. Similarly, even if the main CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, the main CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 26 to be closed when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered.

  In this way, the main CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the opening / closing blade 26 (second start winning port 27), but the opening / closing blade is the same in the same manner regardless of whether or not a certain change state is given. 26 is controlled. That is, when the main CPU 30a determines to shift to the second gaming state after the end of the big hit game, the main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blades 26 after the end of the big hit game in the same manner as when it is determined to shift to the first gaming state. Will be controlled. Of course, when the main CPU 30a decides to shift to the third gaming state, the main CPU 30a controls the open / close blades 26 after the end of the big hit game in the same manner as when it is decided to shift to the fourth gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as an opening control unit.

Here, the transition transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, the first gaming state in which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given will be described. It should be noted that in this first gaming state, since the state of improving the winning rate is not given, it is difficult for the gaming ball to enter the second starting winning opening 27, otherwise the second starting holding ball is held. However, since the frequency is low, the first variation game will be mainly described, and the description of the second variation game will be omitted.

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative in the first gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol D as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 74/100 (denoted as% in FIG. 5), and the probability of 14/100 The symbol B is determined with the above, the symbol E is determined with a probability of 10/100, and the symbol A or the symbol C is determined with a probability of 2/100. Since the gaming state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the first gaming state, when the symbol B or symbol E is determined, the main CPU 30a enters the ball only during the four symbol variation games. When the rate improvement state is given, when the symbol A or the symbol C is determined, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is given. The transition condition to the first gaming state is a case where the big hit game is not given during the four symbol variation games in the fourth gaming state.

  As described above, the probability that the 2D probability variable big hit game in which the symbol D is stopped and displayed is defined to be remarkably high. After the 2R probability variable big hit game is finished, the main CPU 30a does not give the improved entrance rate but the probability changed state. And the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state. In addition, the probability of becoming a 7R normal probability variable big hit game in which the symbol B is stopped and displayed is defined next high, and after the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is finished, the main CPU 30a gives a probability changed state and an increased entrance rate state, The gaming state is shifted to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the end of the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, the main CPU 30a will end the grant of the improved entrance rate, and the game state will be changed to the second game. Transition to the state.

  Therefore, in the first gaming state, the third gaming state may be passed, but it is defined that it is easy to shift to the second gaming state. In other words, the third game state is displayed in the next big hit game, for example, the symbol A or the symbol C is stopped or the big hit game is executed during the four symbol variation games after the symbol B is stopped and displayed. Is unlikely to be maintained until

  When the 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the fourth gaming state. However, when the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game is finished, the main CPU 30a finishes the giving of the increased entrance rate state, and returns the gaming state to the first gaming state. It will be. When the small hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a maintains the first game state, which is the current state, after the small hit game ends.

  Next, a description will be given of a second gaming state in which the probability variation state is given but the entrance rate improvement state is not given. In the second gaming state, since the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the first variation game will be mainly described as in the first gaming state, and the second variation game will be described. The description of is omitted.

  When the big hit determination becomes affirmative in the second gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbols A to D with a probability of 90/100 as the big hit symbol, and determines the symbol E with a probability of 10/100. Since the game state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the second game state, when determining the symbol E, the main CPU 30a is in a state where the entrance rate is improved only during the four symbol variation games. On the other hand, when symbols A to D are determined, a state of improving the entrance rate is granted until the next jackpot game is awarded. In other words, the main CPU 30a always continues the third gaming state until the next big hit game is given when the probability big hit that the symbols A to D stop and display in the second gaming state. Note that the transition condition to the second gaming state is that the symbol D is a 2R probability variable big hit game in which the symbol D is stopped and displayed in the first gaming state or the end of four symbol variation games in the third gaming state. This is a case where the provision of the improved entrance rate is finished later.

  In this way, the probability of 7R special probability variable big hit game, 7R normal probability variable big hit game, jump up big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game that symbols A to D stop display are defined to be remarkably high. After the end, the main CPU 30a gives the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state and continues the third game state until the next jackpot game is awarded.

  Therefore, in the second gaming state, it is defined that the transition to the third gaming state is easy. In particular, even in the case where the big hit game is not given during the four symbol variation games in the third gaming state, the provision of the increased entrance rate state is finished, and the transition to the second gaming state is made, It can be said that it is stipulated that it is easy to shift to the gaming state.

  When the 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the fourth gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not awarded in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a ends the granting of the increased entrance rate state and shifts the gaming state to the first gaming state. Will be allowed to. When the small hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a maintains the second game state, which is the current state, after the small hit game ends.

  Next, the third gaming state to which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given will be described. In the third gaming state, since the state of improving the winning rate is given, it is easy for the gaming ball to enter the second start winning opening 27. For this reason, the first variation game is executed only when the second start holding ball is not held, but since the frequency is low, the second variation game will be mainly described, and the first variation game will be described. Description is omitted.

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative in the third gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol a, the symbol c or the symbol d as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 80/100, and the symbol b with a probability of 10/100. The symbol e is determined with a probability of 10/100. Since the gaming state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the third gaming state, when the symbol b or symbol e is determined, the main CPU 30a enters the ball only during the four symbol variation games. On the other hand, if the symbol a, the symbol c, or the symbol d is determined while the rate improvement state is given, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is awarded. In addition, as a transition condition to the third gaming state, symbols A to D or symbols a to symbols in each gaming state, except in the case of the 2R probability variation big hit game in which the symbol D stops and displays in the first gaming state. This is a case where d is a big hit game with a stop display.

  In this way, the probability that the symbol a, symbol c, or symbol d will be 7R special probability variable big hit game, jump-up big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game that is stopped and displayed is defined to be remarkably high. The main CPU 30a assigns the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. Further, after the 7R normal probability variation big hit game in which the symbol b is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 30a gives the probability variation state and the increased entrance rate state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a ends the grant of the increased entrance rate state, and the game state is shifted to the second game state. Will be allowed to.

  Therefore, in the third gaming state, it is defined that it is easy to shift to the third gaming state again. In addition, when the big hit game is not executed during the four symbol variation games after the symbol b is stopped and displayed, the game state may shift from the third gaming state to the second gaming state. However, as described above, in the second gaming state, it is defined that it is easy to shift to the third gaming state, and even if the provision of the improved entrance rate is completed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game. it can.

  When the 7R non-probability big hit game in which the symbol e is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the fourth gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not awarded in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a ends the granting of the increased entrance rate state and shifts the gaming state to the first gaming state. Will be allowed to.

  Finally, the fourth gaming state in which the probability variation state is not given but the entrance rate improvement state is given will be described. In this fourth gaming state, since the entry rate improvement state is also given, the second variation game will be mainly described as in the third gaming state, and the first variation game will be described. The description of is omitted.

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative in the fourth gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol a to the symbol d with a probability of 80/100 as the jackpot symbol, determines the symbol b with a probability of 10/100, The symbol e is determined with a probability of 10/100. Since the gaming state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the fourth gaming state, when the symbol b or symbol e is determined, the main CPU 30a enters the ball only during the four symbol variation games. On the other hand, if the symbol a, the symbol c, or the symbol d is determined while the rate improvement state is given, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is awarded. Note that the transition condition to the fourth gaming state is a case where a 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E or the symbol e stops and displays in each state.

  In this way, the probability that the symbol a, symbol c, or symbol d will be 7R special probability variable big hit game, jump-up big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game that is stopped and displayed is defined to be remarkably high. The main CPU 30a assigns the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. On the other hand, after the 7R normal probability variation big hit game in which the symbol b is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 30a similarly gives the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game is over, the main CPU 30a always ends the granting of the entrance rate improvement state and shifts the gaming state to the second gaming state. .

  Therefore, in the fourth gaming state, it is defined that it is easy to shift to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given during the four symbol variation games after shifting to the fourth gaming state, It will shift to 1 gaming state. If the symbol e is a 7R non-probable big hit game that is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts to the fourth gaming state again.

  As described above, when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given as the current state. The main CPU 30a determines, based on the type of the big hit game and the current game state, whether to give the probable change state after the big hit game is finished, and whether to give the increased entrance rate state, When it is determined that the entrance rate improvement state is to be provided, an end condition for ending the entrance rate improvement state is determined.

  In particular, when it is determined that the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state, the main CPU 30a gives the big hit game next time, not the predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, four times). Until it is determined, it is determined to continue to give the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probable big hit is determined in the case of the first gaming state, the third gaming state, or the fourth gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as other than the second gaming state), The CPU 30a determines to give the improved entry rate until the next big hit game is given or after the predetermined number of games and after the big hit game ends.

  That is, when the main CPU 30a is determined to be a probable big hit when it is in the second gaming state, the main CPU 30a is more than when it is determined to be a probable big hit in a case other than the second gaming state. It will be decided to give a state of improving the entrance rate that can be continued after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, the main CPU 30a determines that when the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state, the game count and the entering rate improvement state are given more times than when the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a gaming state determination unit, a probability change determination unit, and a ball entering rate improvement state determination unit.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Similarly, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed is determined.

  More specifically, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of a specific symbol or a symbol combination of chances as a symbol symbol combination. In addition, the symbol combination by a specific symbol is a symbol combination which can recognize 7R special probability change big hit game, and can recognize big hit, and in this embodiment, [333] [777] corresponds to an example. In addition, the symbol combination of chances is a symbol combination that makes it possible to expect many chances of winning a prize ball, suggests that there is a possibility that a probable change state is given, and recognizes a big hit. [000] [111] [222] [444] [555] [666] corresponds to an example.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 7R normal probability variable big hit game or a 7R non-probable variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of chance as a symbol symbol combination. When the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jump-up jackpot game or the 2R probability variable jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that suggests probability variation as a symbol symbol combination. In the present embodiment, [232] corresponds to an example of a symbol combination for suggesting probability variation. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination indicating a probability change suggestion as in the case of the jump-up big hit game and the 2R probability variable big hit game.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the off symbol. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  The variation pattern in the present embodiment includes a variation pattern for stopping and displaying a symbol combination of a specific symbol, a variation pattern for stopping and displaying a symbol combination of chance, and a variation for stopping and displaying a symbol combination that suggests probability variation. Pattern is included. For this reason, it may be difficult for the player to recognize from the variation pattern whether or not the state is a probable variation state, in the same manner as the type of the final stop symbol displayed in a stopped state.

  In addition, when a big hit game is awarded, the general CPU 31a determines an effect pattern that can specify the specific effect contents of the big hit game, based on the combination of the designated final stop symbol and the big hit symbol based on the determined decorative design. The production pattern is output.

  More specifically, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R special probability variable big hit game and the symbol combination based on the specific symbol is determined as the decorative symbol, the general CPU 31a determines that the 7R special probability variable big hit game An effect pattern in which the game effect indicating that is given is set as the effect content of the big hit game is output. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R special probability variable big hit game, and the symbol combination of chances is determined as a decorative symbol, the general CPU 31a has a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. An effect pattern in which a game effect that suggests whether or not the game is to be granted is output as the content of the jackpot game.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to a 7R normal probability variable big hit game or a 7R non-probable big hit game, the general CPU 31a suggests whether or not a positive change state is given after the big hit game ends. A production pattern whose production is the content of the big hit game is output.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot game, the general CPU 31a displays a game effect that suggests that a probability variation state may be given. A production pattern is output. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jump-up jackpot game, the general CPU 31a executes a game effect having the same content as the effect content of the 2R probability variable jackpot game, and then executes the jump-up jackpot. An effect pattern in which a game effect indicating that a game has been awarded is used as the effect content of the jackpot game is output.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect pattern in which a game effect having the same content as the effect content of the 2R special probability variable big hit game is used as the effect content of the small hit game.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  In addition, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the opening effect is executed based on the effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the big hit game determined by the overall CPU 31a. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a round command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute each round effect based on the effect pattern specifying the effect content of the big hit game determined by the general CPU 31a.

  Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the ending effect is executed based on the effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the big hit game determined by the overall CPU 31a. At this time, when the 7R special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the sub CPU 32a notifies that the probability variation state is given. In addition, when the 7R normal probability variation big hit game and the 7R non-probability big hit game are given, the sub CPU 32a notifies that there is a possibility that the probability changed state is given. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed.

  In this way, a combination of symbols based on a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, and a 7R special probability variable big hit game is given, so that the player can recognize that the game state after the big hit game is in a probable state. Sometimes it becomes. However, in other cases, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a probable change state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, the opening manner of the opening and closing blades 26 is the same after the end of the big hit game. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the open / close blade 26 is in the certain variation state.

  Further, in the first variable game, the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 is the same in the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game. For this reason, it is difficult to recognize whether the 2R probability variation big hit game is given or the small hit game is given from the open state of the big winning opening device 29, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability winning state is reached after the big hit game ends. It becomes. Further, in the first floating game, when the game state when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative or when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative is the first game state, the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game ends. Later, the entry rate improvement state is not given. For this reason, it is difficult to recognize whether the 2R probability variation big hit game is given or the small hit game is given from the opened state of the opening / closing blade 26, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability change state is reached after the big hit game is finished. . Of course, even when the gaming state when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative or when the result of the small hit determination is affirmative cannot be recognized, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game is given, It becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game is in the probable state after the end of the big hit game.

  Also, the open mode of the big prize opening device 29 is the same for the 7R normal probability variable big hit game and the 7R non-probable big hit game. For this reason, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is given or the 7R non-probable big hit game is given from the open mode of the big prize opening device 29, and whether or not the player is in a promiscuous state after the big hit game ends. It becomes difficult to recognize. Furthermore, when the game state when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative is other than the second game state, only the four symbol variation games are entered after the completion of the 7R normal probability variable big hit game or the 7R non-probable big hit game. A ball improvement state is given. For this reason, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the 7R normal probability variation big hit game is given or whether the 7R non-probability big hit game is given from the opened state of the opening / closing blade 26, and the player recognizes whether or not the probability variation state is reached after the big hit game is finished. It becomes difficult. Of course, even if the gaming state when the result of the big hit determination is positive cannot be recognized, it is difficult to recognize whether the 7R normal probability variable big hit game or the 7R non-probable big hit game is given, and the positive change state after the big hit game ends. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the probability change big hit is made in the second gaming state, the number of games can be increased more times than the case where the probability change big hit is made in other than the second gaming state, and a continuation rate improvement state that can be continued is given. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the gameability in the second game state.

  (2) Further, even if the provision of the improved entrance rate is completed, if the probable state is provided, the probable change is further increased, so that the number of games and the improved entrance rate are provided. It will be. For this reason, even when the entrance rate improvement state is no longer given, it is possible to suppress the player's willingness to continue the game from being reduced.

  (3) In particular, in order to preferentially play the second variable game in which a big hit type with a high jackpot value is determined with a high probability, a game ball must be put into the second start winning opening 27, It is important to provide an improved entrance rate in order to improve the speed. For this reason, by further improving the gameability in the second gaming state, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  (4) When the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state, the state of improving the entrance rate continues until the next big hit, not the predetermined number of games. On the other hand, when a probable big hit is made in a state other than the second gaming state, a predetermined number of games and a state where the entrance rate is improved can be continued. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the game performance in the second game state by continuing the state where the entrance rate is improved until the next big hit.

  (5) Also, the predetermined number of games corresponds to the number of games that is the upper limit of the number of second special figure start hold storage. For this reason, it is possible to give the increased entry rate state until the second variable game based on the second start holding ball that can be stored at the time after the end of the big hit game is ended.

  (6) When the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the end of the big hit game, it can be controlled so that it is difficult to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game. For this reason, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, it is possible to make the player recognize that the probability variation state may be given, and the game performance in the case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given is improved. By further improving, it is possible to further improve the interest in games.

  (7) Also, when the probable big hit is in the second gaming state, the number of games is increased more than when the non-probable big hit is in the second gaming state, and the improved entrance rate that can be continued after the end of the big hit game. Decide to grant. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by further raising the sense of expectation for the probable big hit in the second gaming state and improving the gameability in the second gaming state.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, the number of games that can be continuously given the entrance rate improvement state is the number that is the upper limit of the second special figure start reserved memory number, but it may be more or less than that number. However, it is optimal if it is less than that number. In this case, it is possible to give the improved entrance rate until the second variable game based on the second start-up holding ball that can be stored at the time after the end of the big hit game ends. The second variable game is more advantageous than the first variable game, and is optimal because it is executed preferentially. Further, although not more advantageous than the second variable game, it is also preferable that the number is equal to or less than the number that is the upper limit of the first starting reserved memory number (first upper limit starting reserved ball number). In this case, it is possible to give the improved entrance rate until the first variable game based on the first start-holding ball that can be stored at the time after the end of the big hit game is completed. Moreover, it is preferable that it is less than or equal to the sum of the number that becomes the upper limit of the first start pending storage number and the number that becomes the upper limit of the second start hold memory number. In this case, it is possible to give the improved entrance rate until the symbol variation game based on the first start holding ball and the second start holding ball that can be stored at the time after the end of the big hit game is ended.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game, but the first variation game may be prioritized. Further, the variation game may be executed in the order of early arrival without entering any variation game preferentially.

  -In the above embodiment, two types of symbol variation games, the first variation game and the second variation game, can be executed. However, one or more symbol variation games may be executable. . Further, when one symbol variation game can be executed, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 27, the control is performed in the same manner as when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 25.

  In the above embodiment, the open / close blade 26 is operated so as to be able to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start winning opening 27 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. You may operate | move so that it can take the 1st state which a game ball enters a mouth relatively easily, and the 2nd state which is relatively difficult to enter. In other words, the game ball may be relatively easier to enter in the open state than in the closed state, and the game ball may enter even in the closed state.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing blade 26 is controlled in the same manner regardless of whether or not it is a probable big hit when it is determined that the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game ends. You may control to an aspect. Of course, in the same way, when it is determined that the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game, it may be controlled in a different manner depending on whether or not the probable big hit.

  In the above embodiment, in the second symbol variation game, the type of jackpot having a high jackpot value is determined with a higher probability than in the first symbol variation game, but the type of jackpot is determined with a similar probability. May be. Also, in the second symbol variation game, the type of jackpot having a high jackpot value may be determined with a lower probability than in the first symbol variation game.

  -In addition, in the above embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and when the entrance rate improvement state can be continued only for a predetermined number of symbol variation games, One of the three types of cases in which the state of improving the entrance rate can be continued until the next big hit game is awarded is determined. However, it may be two or less or four or more.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, when the probable big hit is in the second game state, the game is not limited to the predetermined number of symbol variation games, and the improved entrance rate state is given until the next big hit game is awarded. It was possible to continue. On the other hand, when a probable big hit is made in a game other than the second game state, it is possible to continue the ball entry rate improving state until the next big hit game is awarded, or only for a predetermined number of symbol variation games. The rate improvement state can be continued. However, when a promising big hit is made in a state other than the second game state, the game is limited to a predetermined number of symbol variation games without allowing the ball entering rate improvement state to continue until the next big hit game is awarded. It is good also as a continuation improvement state of a sphere is possible. Further, when the probability change big hit is made in a state other than the second gaming state, there may be a case where the improved entrance rate state is not given. Also, if the probability change big hit in the second gaming state is greater than when the probability big hit other than the second gaming state, it can continue to improve the entrance rate until the next big hit game is awarded Without limiting to this, it is possible to continue the improved entrance rate only for a predetermined number of symbol variation games. Specifically, when the probable big hit is in the second gaming state, it is possible to continue the improved entrance rate only for a relatively large number of symbol variation games (for example, eight times), and other than the second gaming state. When a probable big hit is obtained, it may be possible to continue the improved entrance rate only in a relatively small number of symbol variation games (for example, four times). Of course, there may be a case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given even when a probable big hit is made in the second gaming state. In other words, it is determined that when the probability change big hit is made in the second gaming state, the number of games is increased more than the case where the probability big hit is made in other than the second gaming state, and the state of improving the entrance rate that can be continued after the big hit game is finished. If possible, any combination thereof may be used.

  In addition, the sub CPU 32a may cause the sub CPU 32a to execute processing executed by the overall CPU 31a in the above embodiment. In this case, the overall control board 31 may be omitted, or the configuration of the present embodiment may be used.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The winning rate improving state determining means is determined by the jackpot type determining means when it is determined by the gaming state determining means that the probability variation state is given but the entering rate improving state is not given. When it is determined that it will be a probabilistic big hit that will be given a probabilistic state after the big hit game ends, it is not the predetermined number of games, but it will continue to improve the entrance rate after the big hit game ends until the next big hit On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state determination means has not been assigned, or if it has been determined that the entrance rate improvement state has been given by the gaming state determination means, after the jackpot game is ended by the big hit type determination means When it is determined that the probability variation big hit to which the probability variation state is given is determined, a first limit which is the upper limit of the first start retention ball in the first retention storage means. The number of games less than or equal to the sum of the upper limit starting ball number and the second upper limit starting ball number which is the upper limit of the second starting ball number in the second holding memory means, and an increase in the ball entering rate that can be continued after the big hit game ends The gaming machine according to claim 3, which can be determined to be given a state.

  (B) When the winning rate improvement state determining means determines that the probability variation state is given by the gaming state determination means but the entering rate improvement state is not given, the jackpot type determining means When it is determined that the probability change big hit is given after the big hit game is finished, it is more than the time when it is decided by the big hit type determining means that the probability change state is not given after the big hit game is finished. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and (a), wherein it is determined to give a state in which the number of games is increased, and a ball entering rate improvement state that can be continued after the end of the big hit game is given.

  H0 ... first special figure display, H1 ... second special figure display, H2 ... variable display (display means), SE1 ... first start port sensor, SE2 ... second start port sensor, 10 ... pachinko machine, 25 ... 1st start winning opening (first starting means), 26 ... Opening / closing blade (opening / closing means), 27 ... 2nd starting winning opening (2nd starting means, starting means), 28 ... Grand prize opening door, 29 ... Grand prize winning Mouth device (special prize opening), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, jackpot type determination means, probability variation determination means, pitch rate improvement state determination means, gaming state determination means, open Control means), 30c ... RAM (first hold storage means, second hold storage means), 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall CPU, 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display control board.

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A starting means having an opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a first state in which a game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance and a second state in which the game ball is relatively difficult to enter; Display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by changing the symbol by detecting, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player In the game machine where
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the symbol variation game;
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot game having a different jackpot value;
When the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the probability change of changing the winning probability of the jackpot determination to a higher probability than the normal state after the jackpot game is ended based on the type of the jackpot game determined by the jackpot type determining means A probability variation determining means for determining whether or not to give a state;
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the probability of entering the game ball into the starting means is improved after the jackpot game is ended based on the type of the jackpot game determined by the jackpot type determining means. The entrance rate improvement state determination means for determining whether to give the entrance rate improvement state,
When the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is given as the current state, and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given as the current state A state determination means,
In the case where it is determined that the probability change state has been given by the game state determination means but that the state of improvement in the entrance rate has not been given, the big hit type determination means determines whether or not the big hit game When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the end is determined, it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the probability variation state is not imparted or the entrance rate improvement state is imparted, When the jackpot type determining means gives a probability change big win that is given a probability change big hit after the big hit game is finished, and gives a game count rate improvement state that can be continued after the end of the big hit game, more times. A game machine to be determined. Opening and closing that operates so as to be able to take a first starting means capable of entering a game ball, a first state in which the game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance and a second state in which the game ball is relatively difficult to enter. A second starting means having means, and a first symbol variation game performed by changing the first symbol by detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting means, and the second starting means is entered. Display means for displaying a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second symbol by detecting a game ball that has been balled, and a jackpot predetermined in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game When the display result is displayed, in the gaming machine in which a big hit game that is advantageous to the player occurs,
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game;
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot game having a different jackpot value;
When the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the probability change of changing the winning probability of the jackpot determination to a higher probability than the normal state after the jackpot game is ended based on the type of the jackpot game determined by the jackpot type determining means A probability variation determining means for determining whether or not to give a state;
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, based on the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot type determining means, the probability of entering the game ball into the second starting means is determined after the jackpot game is over. The entrance rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give the entrance rate improvement state to be improved,
When the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is given as the current state, and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given as the current state A state determination means,
In the case where it is determined that the probability change state has been given by the game state determination means but that the state of improvement in the entrance rate has not been given, the big hit type determination means determines whether or not the big hit game When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the end is determined, it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the probability variation state is not imparted or the entrance rate improvement state is imparted, When the jackpot type determining means gives a probability change big win that is given a probability change big hit after the big hit game is finished, and gives a game count rate improvement state that can be continued after the end of the big hit game, more times. A game machine to be determined. Random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a random number for jackpot determination triggered by the entry of a game ball by the first starting means or the second starting means;
First holding storage means for storing a jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when detecting a game ball entering the first starting means as a first starting holding ball, with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A second holding storage means for storing a jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when the game ball entered into the second starting means is detected as a second starting holding ball with a predetermined number as an upper limit; ,
The big hit determining means is a big hit determining random number based on the value of the big hit determining random number stored as the second starting hold ball when both the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means store the start hold ball. Configured to prioritize the decision,
When the big hit type determining means performs the big hit determination based on the value of the big hit determination random number stored as the second start holding ball, the big hit type determining means uses the big hit determination random number stored as the first start hold ball. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the type of jackpot having a high jackpot value is determined with a higher probability than when the jackpot determination is made.   In the case where it is determined that the probability change state has been given by the game state determination means but that the state of improvement in the entrance rate has not been given, the big hit type determination means determines whether or not the big hit game When it is determined that it will be a promising big hit that will be given a probable state after the end, it is decided not to give a predetermined number of games, but to give a state of improving the entrance rate continuously after the big hit game until the next big hit On the other hand, when the probability change state is not given by the gaming state determination means, or when it is determined that the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability change state is determined after the big hit game is ended by the big hit type determination means. When it is determined that the probable big hit is to be given, the second upper limit start which is the upper limit of the second start hold ball in the second hold storage means. Pending counts less number of games, the gaming machine according to claim 3 which can determine and confer renewable ball entrance rate improving state after completion of the jackpot gaming. Opening control means for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting means,
In the case where it is determined by the big hit type determining means that the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the big hit type game is finished, the opening control means is given a probable change state after the big hit type game is finished by the big hit type determining means. Any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is determined, the second starting means is controlled after the big hit game is completed in the same manner as when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is not determined. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

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