JP5505677B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as a “ball game machine”; the same applies hereinafter), and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine having a function of notifying various game-related information depending on the operation mode of a winning combination.

  In conventional pachinko machines, various effects are performed using liquid crystal displays, lamps, sounds, and the like. In addition, an accessory (such as a “special electric accessory”) that changes the game ball into a state where it is easy to win when a predetermined condition is satisfied is provided.

Moreover, in JP-A-2003-340010 (Patent Document 1), two special electric actors are provided, and when winning a probable big hit, the first special electric accessory is made a winning state, If the player wins a normal jackpot (no change in probability), the player will be able to win the second special electric accessory so that the player can change the probability (hereinafter referred to as “probability change” or “probability change”). A pachinko gaming machine that informs of the grant of is described.
JP 2003-340010 A

  The special electric accessory provided in most conventional pachinko machines only creates a state in which a game ball can easily win a prize during a big hit game, and it has no special role in most other games. Does not play.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 uses two special electric actors to notify the grant of certainty, but this only works during the jackpot game, and the special electric actors It is hard to say that you can make effective use of.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which a winning combination is operated as a notification means during a game other than a jackpot game and the winning combination is effectively utilized.

The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is a lottery means for acquiring a random number value by random lottery on condition that the game medium passes through a specific area of the game board, and a special symbol display unit for displaying a result of the lottery by the lottery means And a special ball game machine that generates a special game that opens a big prize opening when any of a plurality of predetermined winning symbols is displayed on the special symbol display section. The operation mode storage means for storing a plurality of operation modes related to the opening and closing of the special prize opening, and when any winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit, the operation mode according to the type of the symbol An operation mode selection unit selected from the operation mode storage unit, and a game-related information for notifying game-related information by opening and closing the big prize opening based on the operation mode selected by the operation mode selection unit The special game has a first round in which the special winning opening is opened only for a time that can be expected to enter the game medium, and the opening time of the special winning opening is shorter than the first round. A special game that is composed of a plurality of rounds including at least one of the second rounds , and further has a low profit for a player composed only of the second round, and at least the first round is the second round The game-related information notifying means is a special game with low profit or a high profit special game depending on the operation mode of the big prize opening in the second round. The expectation degree is notified.

The player cannot specify which special game is won in the first round alone. Therefore, change the opening and closing pattern of the prize opening according to the type of special game won, for example, if you win a special game with low profit, it is easy to select a pattern with few opening and closing times of the prize opening, and it will be a special game with high profit When winning, if it is easy to select a pattern with a large number of opening and closing of the winning opening, the player can guess which special game was won by the first round. As a result, the interest of the player increases.

Another aspect of the present invention is that a lottery means for obtaining a random number value by random lottery on condition that the game medium passes through a specific area of the game board, and a special symbol display unit for displaying a result of the lottery by the lottery means, And a special ball game machine that generates a special game that opens a special winning opening when any of a plurality of predetermined winning symbols is displayed on the special symbol display section. Operation mode storage means for storing a plurality of operation modes related to opening and closing of the big prize opening, and when any winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit, the operation mode corresponding to the type of the symbol is operated An operation mode selection unit selected from the mode storage unit, and a game related information notifier for notifying game related information by opening and closing the prize winning opening based on the operation mode selected by the operation mode selection unit And the special game is a first round in which the big prize opening is opened only for a time that can be expected to enter the game medium, and a second round in which the opening time of the big prize opening is shorter than the first round. And a low number special game state in which at least the last round is the second round, and the number of rounds is higher than the low number special game and at least low. A high-special game in which the round corresponding to the last round in the special-number-of-times game state is the second round, and the game-related information notification means is executed as the last round in the low-special game. In the case of rounds and high-number special games, the grand prize in the second round executed as the round corresponding to the last round in the low-number special game state Or by the operation mode is a low number of special game, notifying of expectations are high number special game.

For example, in the case of a ball game machine that executes a 7-round jackpot game as a low-frequency special game and a 16-round special game as a high-frequency special game, the second round is the 7th round in either case. Is executed. Therefore, change the opening and closing pattern of the prize opening according to the type of special game won, for example, when winning a low number of special games, it is easy to choose a pattern with a small number of opening and closing of the prize opening and won the high number of special games In this case, a pattern having a large number of opening / closing of the winning opening is made easy to be selected. With the above configuration, the player cannot know which special game has been won until the end, and can guess which special game has been won by seeing the last round. As a result, the interest of the player increases.

Preferably, the ball game machine is a high-probability game in which, when any winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit, according to the type of the symbol, the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is high, Deciding whether to give a special game after the end of a special game, either a high-efficiency game with high efficiency for drawing lottery results or a high-probability high-efficiency game that combines high-probability and high-efficiency games The special game includes a special game in which at least the last round is set to the second round, and the game-related information notification means receives the big prize in the second round executed in the last round of the special game. The degree of expectation as to whether a high-probability game, a high-efficiency game, or a high-probability high-efficiency game has been awarded is reported according to the mouth movement mode.

With the above configuration, it is impossible to know the subsequent game state until the end of the special game, and it is possible to guess which special game is won by seeing the last round. As a result, the interest of the player increases. For example, “high probability game” indicates probability change, “high efficiency game” indicates time reduction, and “high probability high efficiency game” indicates probability change and time reduction.

  Further, in the present invention, the opening mode that impersonates the opening mode of the big winning opening of the bonus game with a privilege that is changed to a player's advantageous state such as a sudden probability change jackpot game or a sudden short-time jackpot game is changed to a probability change jackpot or normal jackpot Players who are paying attention to the opening status of the big prize opening by providing them at the end or midway of the opening mode and actively showing the mode to the player, is usually in a state that is advantageous to the player after the big hit game is finished It becomes a big hit game with a privilege to be changed to, and if a recreational villa is likely to occur again or a recreational retreat occurs, the illusion can be effectively generated, and the interest in the pachinko ball game machine can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player by performing an effect as if a big hit game with a privilege to be changed to a state advantageous to the player occurs on the display screen. In the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, the following configuration is adopted.

  A pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention acquires a random value based on a winning of a game ball to a specific winning opening provided on a gaming board, and determines a big hit based on the random value A big hit determination means, a big hit game with a ball to be executed in a first open mode mode in which a big winning opening can be expected in the big hit game when determined as a big hit, and a second in which a ball can hardly be expected In the pachinko gaming machine that executes the jackpot game effect on the display screen on the game board, including the bonus game with a privilege that is executed in the open mode but changes the gaming state to a state advantageous to the player, the jackpot game In addition, the present invention further includes a third hitting mode hit game with a ball in the third opening mode mode which is executed in the second opening mode mode after the big winning opening is executed in the first opening mode mode. Note that the jackpot game with a privilege that changes the gaming state to a state advantageous to the player is a concept including, for example, a game with a probability-changing game or a bonus of a short-time game after the jackpot.

  According to the above configuration, the jackpot determining means for acquiring a random value based on a winning of a game ball to a specific winning slot provided on the game board, and determining the jackpot based on the random value, and the jackpot In the jackpot game, it is executed in the first open mode mode in which a big winning opening can be expected in the first open mode mode in which the ball can be expected to be played, and in the second open mode mode in which the ball is hardly expected. In a pachinko gaming machine that performs the jackpot gaming effect on the display screen on the game board, the bonus game is provided with the bonus winning opening for the jackpot game. Since it includes a jackpot game that further includes a ball game with a ball in the third release mode mode executed in the second release mode mode after being executed in the first release mode mode, After the jackpot gaming termination of per, resulting in the effect of causing the illusion as if it had hit the jackpot gaming that benefits with a jackpot game to change the game state to an advantageous state to the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the first release mode mode repeats a round in which one release time is a predetermined time, the second time. The release mode mode is to repeat a round whose one release time is shorter than the predetermined time a predetermined number of times, and the number of rounds included in the third release mode mode is the first release mode mode. And the sum of the number of rounds included in the second open mode mode. The predetermined number of times in the first release mode mode is normally a maximum of 16 times, and in the present invention, a big hit game in which the winning a prize is opened multiple times such as 5 times or 7 times within a range of 16 times or less. It is a concept that includes In addition, the predetermined number of times in the second open mode is usually twice.

  According to this configuration, the first release mode mode repeats a round in which one release time is a predetermined time a predetermined number of times, and the second release mode mode has one release time. The round that is shorter than the predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times, and the number of rounds included in the third release mode mode is the number of rounds included in the first release mode mode and the second release mode. Since the game includes a jackpot game that is about the same as the sum of the number of rounds included in the mode mode, the player must be able to expect a promising variable jackpot game or a normal jackpot game to be executed in the first open mode mode. Hit the second open mode mode of the jackpot game with a privilege that changes the game state that can hardly be expected to a state advantageous to the player, or the probability change jackpot game or the normal size Ri game is a by third open mode embodiment of with less determined whether hit the jackpot gaming, improves interest.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is a jackpot determining means for acquiring a random value based on a winning of a game ball to a specific winning port provided on the gaming board and determining a jackpot based on the random value And a big hit game with a ball to be executed in a first open mode mode in which a big winning opening can be expected in the big hit game when determined as a big hit, and a second open mode mode in which the ball can hardly be expected In a pachinko gaming machine that performs the jackpot gaming effect on the display screen on the gaming board, including a bonus game with a privilege that changes the gaming state to a state advantageous to the player, but in the jackpot game, After having executed a first prize opening mode in the first opening mode mode, the second opening mode mode is executed, and thereafter, the first opening mode mode is executed. Jackpot And further comprising a skill.

  According to this configuration, a random number value is acquired based on a winning of a game ball to a specific winning opening provided on the game board, and a big hit determining means for determining a big hit based on the random number value, and the big hit If the game is judged to be a big hit game, the big winning game is executed in the first open mode mode in which the game can be expected to be played in the first open mode mode, and the game is executed in the second open mode mode in which the ball is hardly expected. In a pachinko gaming machine that performs the jackpot gaming effect on the display screen on the gaming board, the bonus game with the bonus that changes the state into a state advantageous to the player, The game further includes a big hit game with a ball in the fourth open mode mode, which is executed in the second open mode mode after being executed in the first open mode mode, and then executed in the first open mode mode. So After hitting the player with a promising big hit game or a normal big hit game, after hitting a big hit game with a privilege that changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player, and as if hitting a promising big hit game or a normal big hit game This produces an effect that creates an illusion.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the first release mode mode is configured by repeating a round in which one release time is a predetermined time from a plurality of types of predetermined times. In the second release mode mode, a round in which one open time is shorter than the predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times, and the number of rounds included in the fourth release mode mode is the first time. The number of rounds included in one open mode mode, the number of rounds included in the second open mode mode, and the sum of rounds included in the first open mode mode executed after that It is characterized by being.

  According to this configuration, the first release mode mode is configured by repeating a round in which one release time is a predetermined time from a plurality of types of predetermined times, and the second release mode mode is one time. A round whose opening time is shorter than the predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times, and the number of rounds included in the fourth release mode mode is the number of rounds included in the first release mode mode. Since the number of rounds included in the second release mode mode is approximately the same as the sum of the number of rounds included in the first release mode mode executed thereafter, the player is given a plurality of rounds. After a big hit game of any kind of probable big hit game or normal big hit game, hit a big hit game with a privilege that changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player, and further a promising big hit game Cause the effect of causing the illusion as if it had hit the jackpot game of skill and usually big hit game. The sum of the number of rounds included in the first open mode mode, the number of rounds included in the second open mode mode, and the number of rounds included in the first open mode mode executed after that The jackpot game with the same level is, for example, a case in which the first release mode mode has a plurality of rounds in which a single release time is a predetermined time as a plurality of predetermined times (here, 5 rounds and 7 rounds). If the maximum value of the predetermined number of repetitions from 16 is 16 times, first, 7 rounds included in the first open mode mode are performed, 2 rounds included in the second open mode mode are performed, A jackpot game in which the sum of the number of rounds such as 7 or 5 rounds included in the first release mode mode is in the range of approximately 14 to 16 rounds.

  In addition to the configuration described in any of the above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention includes the third release mode mode and the fourth release mode mode performed on the display screen on the game board. The corresponding jackpot game effect includes the same effects as the jackpot game effect corresponding to the second release mode mode, and the jackpot game effect corresponding to the second release mode mode corresponds to the first release mode mode. It is characterized in that the effect is displayed differently from the big hit game effect.

  According to this configuration, the jackpot game effect corresponding to the third release mode aspect and the fourth release mode aspect performed on the display screen on the game board corresponds to the second release mode aspect. The effect is displayed so that the jackpot game effect corresponding to the second release mode mode is different from the jackpot game effect corresponding to the first release mode mode. Therefore, although it is a series of big hit games, an effect corresponding to the second open mode mode similar to the big hit with a bonus that changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player is performed, Since it is displayed differently from the first opening mode aspect of the first, the first jackpot game is ended, after that hit the jackpot with a privilege to change the gaming state to a state advantageous to the player, and further to the villa Entering or giving the player an impression of entering the display screen is also given to the player, and the entertainment of the pachinko game is further improved.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, in any one of the configurations described above, is executed in the second open mode mode in which almost no ball can be expected, but with a bonus jackpot with a privilege to change the gaming state to a state advantageous to the player The game is so-called sudden probability change.

  According to this configuration, since the big hit game with the privilege that changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player is executed suddenly in the second open mode mode in which the ball is hardly expected, the player suddenly changes It is difficult to distinguish whether it has become a consecutive resort due to certain change or whether it has been won in such a big-hit mode of the open mode, which can increase the interest of the player.

  According to the present invention, as the open mode mode of the big prize opening, the first open mode mode used in the conventional probability variation big hit game or the normal big hit game and the bonus game with a privilege that changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player. In addition to the second open mode mode used, a probabilistic big hit game or a normal big hit game in which the second open mode mode is performed after the first open mode mode is introduced, so that the game state is changed to an advantageous state for the player. With the same open mode mode as the bonus with bonus, the expectation of a reaming villa and the illusion that a reaming has occurred can be generated even if it is not a certainty, and the interest in pachinko games can be enhanced. Also on the display screen, an effect corresponding to the second open mode mode similar to the bonus jackpot with a privilege that changes the game state to a state advantageous to the player is performed, and the effect is the first open mode mode so far. It is displayed differently from the above, so whether the first jackpot game has ended, then hit the bonus jackpot with a privilege that changes the gaming state to a state advantageous to the player, and whether you entered or entered the villa again The impression is given to the player from the display screen, and the illusion that something is likely to occur is generated not only for the open mode mode of the big prize opening, but also for the player who is paying attention to the display screen. And can further enhance the interest in pachinko games.

  Further, according to the present invention, the jackpot with a short opening time of the variable prize winning device (a big prize opening relating to the special electric bonus) can be realized without causing the player to substantially lose the number of rounds of the jackpot game. For the purpose of providing a gaming machine that uses a game to notify a player of information that will increase the interest of the game, the following configuration may be used.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention acquires the first and second random number values on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area of the game area, and the first random number value and the predetermined identification value Lottery means for determining whether or not the values match, special game transition means for transitioning a gaming state to a special gaming state when the first random number value is the specific value, and the first random number value Is the specific value, based on the second random number value, the special game type determining means for determining the type of the special game, the lottery result display means for displaying the lottery result, and during the special game A pachinko gaming machine comprising a winning device change control means for changing the variable winning device from a difficult state including a state in which a game ball cannot be entered to an easy state, wherein at least a predetermined number of the special game In one round The transition mode of winning device, characterized by including a game information notification means for performing a suggestive broadcast game information.

  The variable winning device here is, for example, a big winning opening relating to a special electric accessory in the industry. Further, the notification may be executed only in a predetermined round during the special game, may be executed across a plurality of consecutive rounds, or may be executed in a plurality of discontinuous rounds. .

  According to the above invention, during the special game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a jackpot game), the game information related to the special game by using the opening / closing pattern of the special electric accessory (opening / closing plate 723) using at least a predetermined round. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to effectively use a mere variable winning device that has existed only for obtaining a prize ball at the time of special games.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention acquires the first and second random number values on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area of the game area, and the first random number value and the predetermined identification value Lottery means for determining whether or not the values match, special game transition means for transitioning a gaming state to a special gaming state when the first random number value is the specific value, and the first random number value Is the specific value, based on the second random number value, the special game type determining means for determining the type of the special game, the lottery result display means for displaying the lottery result, and during the special game A pachinko gaming machine comprising a winning device change control means for changing a variable winning device from a difficult state including a state in which a game ball cannot be entered to an easy state, and a predetermined game of the special game In one round, the variable prize dress By the transition mode, characterized by including a game information notification means for performing a suggestive broadcast game information.

  According to the above configuration, in addition to the above-described effects of the invention, the game information notification regarding the special game is executed only in a predetermined round, so that the variable winning device is used for game play and the player can play in other rounds. There is an effect that sufficient prize balls can be obtained.

  Preferably, the game information includes the special game type and a game state to be shifted to after the special game ends. Note that the game information here may be a concept that includes a game state to be transferred after the special game is ended in the special game type.

  According to the above configuration, the player is notified of a special game type that is greatly related to profits for the player and a game state that suggests a game state to be shifted to after the special game ends. There is an effect that it becomes possible to attract attention.

  Preferably, the pachinko gaming machine holds, as a gaming state, at least two kinds of winning probabilities for the lottery: high probability and low probability, and / or two kinds of lottery result derivation efficiency: at least high efficiency and low efficiency Holding and / or holding at least two types of the special game with different profits for the player, comprising first game control means for controlling the game state, the first game control The means includes special game type storage means for operating the special game transition means and storing a plurality of types of special games selected and determined by the special game type determination means, and at the time of executing the special game, A change mode storage means for storing a change mode of the variable winning device executed by the operation of the winning device change control means in a predetermined round; The special game type determining means selects one of the special games from the special game type storage means and, based on the selected special game, from the change mode storage means, the winning device transition executed in the special game. It is characterized by comprising a transition mode selection means for selecting a mode.

  Here, the lottery result derivation efficiency is the lottery game digestion efficiency for determining and displaying whether or not to finally shift to the jackpot game. High efficiency is a so-called short-time state. Compared with low efficiency (normal time), the special symbol display time in the industry for displaying whether or not a big hit is short, and the digestion speed is high. Further, normally, in a short time state, the normal symbol displaying the lottery result indicating whether or not to release the ordinary electric utility as referred to in the industry has a short fluctuation time, and the digestion speed is fast. At the same time, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is longer than normal (low efficiency), and so-called holding balls are likely to accumulate. In the short time state, many games can be digested in a short time while maintaining the ball. The first game control means is, for example, the main control unit 810.

  According to said structure, according to the kind of special game, it becomes possible to give weight to the notification pattern selected, and there exists an effect that the notification pattern which a player can guess to some extent can be provided.

  Preferably, the pachinko gaming machine is determined and executed by the special game type determining means, at least a first special game that has a low profit for the player and shifts to a high-efficiency game after the game ends, and a game Profit is low for the player, and after the end, the second special game that shifts to a high probability or high probability and high efficiency game, the third special game that is profitable for the player, and the profit is even higher for the player The special game type storage means for storing the fourth special game is provided.

  The low profit for the player here is, for example, a special game (a jackpot game) in which the winning prize opening is short and the prize ball is hardly expected. The high profit for the player here is a special game (big hit game) in which a large winning prize opening is opened and a lot of prize balls can be expected. The first special game is, for example, a sudden time reduction (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a sudden time) as referred to in the industry. The second special game here is, for example, a sudden probability change (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “surprising accuracy”) as used in the art. Also, the third special game here is, for example, a big hit of 7 rounds. Also, the fourth special game here is, for example, a 16-round jackpot. In the 3rd special game and the 4th special game, after the special game, respectively, the probability change state, the time reduction state, the time change state, the time change state and the time reduction state may be normal. There may be a gaming state.

  According to the above configuration, each of the special game types to be notified has different benefits for the player, and can be made into a variety of games by executing a game familiar to the player. There is an effect that the interest for special games is improved.

  Preferably, the pachinko gaming machine has a special game that is low in profit for the player and a high profit for the player in the predetermined round of the special game. In the special game, the first game control means for controlling the change mode of the winning device in the same mode is provided. For example, the opening pattern of the first prize winning opening in the first round is the same between the hit and the hit probability and the normal jackpot game.

  According to the above configuration, the special game which is expected to be suddenly shortened or suddenly changed, or a special game where a large amount of prize balls can be expected is changed to the same winning variable device in the same round, so that any special game at that time Since the player does not know, there is an effect that the player's interest in special games is improved.

  Preferably, in the pachinko gaming machine, the winning device changing mode executed by the winning device changing control means sandwiches the special winning opening of the variable winning device with a predetermined closing mode time in a predetermined round of the special game. The game information notifying means is configured to open at least once at the same time, and notifies the game information according to the number of times of opening of the special prize opening. For example, the notification according to the winning device transition mode is notification based on the number of times T1 in FIG.

  According to the above configuration, since the notification indicating the special game type is performed by the number of times of opening of the short-time prize winning opening that can hardly be expected of the winning ball, it is easy for the pachinko gaming machine manufacturer to design the ball. There is an effect that it is possible for the player to easily understand the information.

  Preferably, the pachinko gaming machine forms a part of the winning device change mode executed by the winning device change control means in a predetermined round of the special game, and the opening state time of the special prize opening is the player The first game control means is characterized in that the first game control means for controlling in a short time compared with the opening mode time of the special prize opening in a special game that is highly profitable. For example, the opening time in FIG. 51 is T1 <T3.

  According to the above configuration, when the notification by the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device is performed, the special winning opening is opened only for a short time when almost no winning can be expected, so it is considered that there is almost no winning ball in the round. Therefore, there is an effect that it is easy to design the ball.

  Preferably, the pachinko gaming machine is closed in a predetermined round of the special game and is closed between the special winning opening opening mode forming a part of the winning device changing mode executed by the winning device changing control means. Is the predetermined round after the final opening mode of the opening mode of the special prize opening that forms a part of the winning device changing mode executed by the winning device changing control means is completed. It is characterized by comprising the first game control means for controlling in a short time compared with the closing mode time until the end. For example, the closing mode time in FIG. 51 is T2 <T5.

  According to the above configuration, since the round time remains even after the final opening mode of the special winning opening of the variable winning device is completed, a new opening that is likely to give a more advantageous jackpot to the player. There is an effect that the aspect can be expected to be executed and the interest in the game can be maintained.

  Preferably, in the pachinko gaming machine, the winning device changing mode executed by the winning device changing control means in a predetermined round of the special game includes a plurality of opening modes having different times and a closing mode having an arbitrary predetermined time. The game information notifying means for notifying game information according to the winning device changing mode is provided. For example, the opening mode time in FIG. 59 is different from T1 <T12 <T13, and the closing mode time is different from T22 <T23 <T21.

  According to the above configuration, even in the round in which the special game type is notified, it is possible to provide an opening time for the special prize opening where it is easy to obtain a prize ball, and it is possible to give the player a sense of profit. is there.

  Preferably, the pachinko gaming machine has a gaming state in which the special game has a low profit for the player and a low-probability high-efficiency game is given after the end, and a low profit for the player and a high after the end. A gaming state to which a probable highly efficient game is granted, a gaming state that is highly profitable for at least one type of player and is given a high probability highly efficient game, and a profit that is high for at least one type of player and At least two types of gaming states in which a high probability low-efficiency game is granted after the end and a gaming state in which a profit is high for the at least one player and a low probability high-efficiency game is granted after the end In the first round of the special game, the game information notification means executes notification indicating the type of the special game. The features.

  For example, a special game can be used to indicate a special hit type such as so-called sudden shortage, sudden probability variation, 7 round probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7 round momentum bonus, 16 round probability variation jackpot, 16R probability variation jackpot, 16 round momentum bonus, etc. This is to be executed by the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device in the first round. Note that the probable jackpot here refers to the transition to the probabilistic state after the jackpot end, the short-term jackpot during the probabilistic change refers to the transition to the probabilistic and short-time state after the jackpot game ends, and the short-term jackpot refers to a short time after the jackpot game ends. To transition to a state.

  According to the above configuration, in the first round of the special game, the notification indicating the special game type is performed. Therefore, the player who has won the special game tends to lose interest in the first round. There is an effect that can enhance the interest of.

  Preferably, in the pachinko gaming machine, the special game is composed of a gaming state having a high profit for the player and a gaming state having a higher profit for the player, and the first round and the final round are performed. The game information notification means executes notification indicating the type of the special game in the middle round except for the type of the special game state. For example, as shown in FIG. 53, in the seventh round of the jackpot game, a notification indicating whether the jackpot game ends in the seventh round or whether the jackpot game continues until the sixteenth round is performed by the opening pattern of the big prize opening. is there.

  According to the above configuration, in the middle round where the interest in special games tends to fade, notifications suggesting information on special games (especially the number of jackpot rounds) are made, so that the player's interest in special games is improved There is an effect that can.

  Preferably, in the pachinko gaming machine, the special game shifts to a high-efficiency game after the end of the special game, and the game information notification means executes a notification of information on the number of continuations of the high-efficiency game in the final round. Features.

  According to said structure, since the notification which suggests the game state (especially time-saving number) after completion | finish of a special game is performed to the last round of a special game, there exists an effect which can maintain a player's interest until the last round.

  Preferably, in the pachinko gaming machine, the game information notification means executes notification indicating whether or not to shift to the high-probability game after the end of the special game in the final round. The high-probability game here is a concept that may include a high-probability short-time game.

  According to the above configuration, since the notification that suggests the gaming state (especially whether or not the probability change) after the end of the special game is performed in the final round of the special game, there is an effect that the player's interest can be sustained until the final round. is there.

  Preferably, the pachinko gaming machine displays an effect display means for displaying an effect related to a game in a predetermined round, initial game information is displayed on the effect display means at the start of the predetermined round, and the winning device transition mode A related effect is displayed on the effect display means in synchronization with the opening of the game, and if the actual game content is different from the initial game information, a specific effect that denies the initial game information at the end of the predetermined round is displayed. And a second game control means for operating an effect display executing means for displaying the true game information on the effect display means at the start of the next round. The second game control means here is, for example, the sub-control unit 820.

  According to the above configuration, for example, an effect display (liquid crystal display) is performed in synchronism with the timing when the variable winning device is opened, so that it is possible to give a sense of urgency or force to the notification. There is an effect that it is possible to produce an effect that is promoted to a special game advantageous to the player, and to give the player a good feeling.

  Furthermore, the present invention makes full use of the various jackpots of the above-mentioned limited release modes, and raises the expectation of the transition to a specific gaming state with respect to the jackpots of these limited release modes. An object is to provide a ball game machine capable of improving the performance. In order to solve the above problems, the configuration of the present invention is as follows.

  The ball game machine according to the present invention has a variable winning device capable of changing from a difficult first state including a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into a game area to a second state in which a ball can be easily entered, A lottery means for performing random lottery on condition that a game ball passes a specific area of the game area, a special game executing means for performing a special game based on the lottery result, and the variable prize apparatus during the special game And a winning device transition control means for controlling conversion between the first state and the second state, wherein the special game executing means is configured to perform the first state and the second state. It is possible to execute a normal mode special game that is executed in a state in which a game can be expected and a special game with a limited mode with a bonus that is executed in a state in which almost no game can be expected, but transitions to a special game after completion. Yes, and in the limited aspect special game with benefits The game includes a plurality of special features with a limited restriction mode with a bonus in which the conversion state between the first state and the second state is different, and the lottery means has the same state as the special game with a limited feature with each of the plurality of special features. The winning device changing means is controlled so as to change the variable winning device to the second state, but has a function of drawing a plurality of specific prizes that do not shift to the bonus game after the completion, In a plurality of conversion modes, the winning probabilities in the lottery means are different for specific prizes in at least two conversion modes.

  According to the above configuration, compared to a special game in a normal mode in which a large number of prize balls can be expected, a prize ball is not expected much, but a special game in a limited mode that shifts to a special game state such as probability change or short time after the special game ends. Regarding games, there are special games that have a limited mode of conversion patterns of the first state and the second state in a plurality of modes, and a special prize that does not generate a privilege state having the same open mode is provided depending on the conversion pattern. It was. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the transition to the privilege game state is estimated by looking at the conversion pattern. For this reason, an interest can be heightened about the special game of a restriction mode with comparatively few prize balls.

  The variable winning device here is, for example, a big winning opening relating to a special electric accessory in the industry. A privilege game is advantageous for a player with respect to award balls, such as a probability-changing game in which the lottery probability is changed, or a short-time game in which the efficiency of entering a specific area, for example, the starting entrance is changed by changing the state of a normal electric accessory. Say something. The bullet ball game machine is a concept including a wide range of game machines that play a game ball by bullets, such as pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, and ball game machines. The specific prize is a prize winning with a certain probability by a lottery performed by the lottery means, and the conversion between the first state and the second state performed by the specific prize may be performed as a special game. The game may not be performed as a special game.

  Preferably, in the above-mentioned bullet ball game machine, the specific prize includes a small hit that can be changed from the first state to the second state, although the condition device is not in operation. The condition device is what is referred to in the art, and indicates that a so-called jackpot is being generated that is in operation in a special gaming state.

  According to the above configuration, by using the small hits that do not activate the condition device as a specific award, the operation of the condition device is directly related to the appearance of the ball, so it greatly affects the game machine's payout rate. And can be designed easily. Moreover, since the winning probability does not change even when shifting to a state where the probability of jackpot to perform a special game has increased (probability variation state), the chance of occurrence is reduced in the probability variation state, As a result, it is possible to add an excitement to the game and enhance the interest.

  Preferably, in the above-described ball game machine, the special game repeats a round in which conversion between the first state and the second state is performed in a predetermined manner a plurality of times, and the special game executing means includes: As the normal mode special game, it is possible to execute a game in which at least one round is a special mode round performed in the same mode as the limited mode special game.

  According to the above configuration, in the specific round in which the special game of the normal mode is being executed, the variable winning device is converted in the same pattern as the special game of the limited mode, thereby suddenly entering the special game of the limited mode. In addition to giving the illusion that it was, the subsequent rounds can give the player an unexpected feeling and enhance the fun.

  Preferably, in the above-mentioned bullet ball game machine, the normal mode special game includes a first normal mode special game with a round number X (where X is an integer satisfying X ≧ 2) and a round number Y (Y Is an integer satisfying Y ≧ X + 1) and the special game execution means executes a special mode round as the X + 1 round of the second normal mode special game. .

  According to the above configuration, there are at least two types of rounds, X and Y, and the special mode round is performed in the X + 1 round of the round number Y. It can give the illusion that you have entered special games, and can enhance your interest.

  Preferably, in the above-described ball game machine, an effect display device that performs an effect based on the lottery of the lottery unit, and an effect control unit that controls an effect in the effect display device, the effect control unit includes the In the second normal mode special game, the round progress suggestion effect is performed until the X round, and the round progress intermediate mode effect is performed in the X + 1 round.

  According to the above configuration, during a round performed in a special mode, by not displaying a display that suggests a round update, in a round performed in a mode in which almost no prize balls are obtained, the player is given an impression that the ball has been lost. There is an effect of not giving.

  The round progress suggestion effect is an effect indicating that the special game is proceeding to the next round in sequence, and includes a change display by numbers and characters. The round progress intermediate mode effect is an effect that suggests the progress of the round in contrast to the round progress suggestion effect that progresses sequentially, and includes the confrontation effect of the character and the effect of changing the number.

  Preferably, in the above-described ball game machine, when the effect control means wins the limited mode special game or the specific prize continuously after the first normal mode special game, the limited mode special game and the specific game During execution of the conversion corresponding to the award, control is performed so as to perform an effect similar to the round progress intermediate mode.

  According to the above configuration, when a special game with a restricted mode is entered following a special game with a round number X, a sense of expectation that a special game with a round number Y is performed by performing the same effect as the special mode round. Can be held in the player, and the interest can be enhanced.

  According to this invention, by notifying various game-related information according to the operation mode of the winning combination, it is possible to obtain a pachinko gaming machine that effectively uses the winning combination and increases the interest of the player.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as a gaming machine according to one embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a front door 3 attached to a base frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front door 3 is formed with a substantially circular window 4 that opens at the top. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted into the window 4, and the game board 5 provided on the back side can be visually recognized through the transparent plate.

  A ball receiver (ball receiving tray) 6 for storing a game ball as a game medium is disposed below the front door 3. The game balls stored in the ball receiver 6 are supplied one by one to a launching device (not shown) provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1. A handle 7 is provided on the right side of the ball receiver 6, and when the player holds the handle 7 and rotates it around the axis, game balls are launched one by one from the launching device toward the game board 5. The

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 5 shown in FIG. On the periphery of the game board 5, a substantially arc-shaped guide rail (not shown) for guiding the game ball launched from the launching device to the upper left side of the game board 5 is arranged. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged on the game board 5, and the game balls released upward from the upper left side of the game board 5 along the guide rails follow the board surface of the game board 5. It falls down through a number of obstacle nails.

  A liquid crystal display unit 14 as an example of a variable display device is disposed almost at the center of the game board 5. The liquid crystal display unit 14 displays symbol variations including reach effects. Numbers such as 1, 2, 3... Are used for the design, but letters such as alphabets and character designs can be used. Instead of the liquid crystal display unit 14, a variable display device such as a cathode ray tube or a rotating reel may be used.

  A normal symbol start gate 21 as a specific area that triggers a normal symbol lottery by entering the ball is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display unit 14. Further, below the liquid crystal display unit 14, a winning combination starting port 19 as a winning opening and an electric tulip (so-called electric Chu, also referred to as “ordinary electric playing”) 20 as a winning combination are configured. An ordinary electric accessory winning device is arranged.

  The accessory starting port 19 functions as a specific area that triggers a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) by entering the ball. The electric tulip 20 is provided with blades 181 and 182 that open or close the winning opening.

  Normally, the blades 181 and 182 of the electric tulip 20 are constricted close to each other, and the tips of the blades 181 and 182 are close to each other with a predetermined gap that makes it difficult to enter the accessory starting port 19. (This state is called "closed state"). On the other hand, at the time of normal symbol winning, the blades 181 and 182 of the electric tulip 20 open to the left and right for a predetermined time and number of times, and guide the entry into the accessory starting port 19 (this state is referred to as “open state”). .

  When a game ball enters the accessory starting port 19, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are given to the player, and a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not the player can execute the jackpot game is performed. Done. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery is displayed as a symbol on the special symbol display unit 25. Three patterns are scrolled on the liquid crystal display unit 14. The display on the liquid crystal display unit 14 starts to fluctuate in response to the game ball entering the accessory starting port 19, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the three scrolled pictures are sequentially stopped. The jackpot lottery result is displayed by a combination of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 14 when the display of the three symbols is stopped.

  Below the accessory starting port 19, for example, a rectangular shape that is long to the left and right, and a game winning ball 22 is guided to the grand winning port 22 as a winning port through which a plurality of game balls can enter simultaneously. A special electric combination consisting of an open / close plate 23 (also referred to as a “special electric combination”) as a winning combination that can be switched to an open state and a closed state that prevents a game ball from entering the grand prize opening 22 A winning device is provided.

  That is, the open / close plate 23 can close the special winning opening 22 in a state along the board surface of the game board 5 and prevent the game ball from entering the special winning opening 22 (this state is referred to as “closed state”). Called). Also, from this state, by lying down on the front side around a rotating shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower edge of the big prize opening 22, the big prize opening 22 is opened and the big prize opening 22 is opened. The game ball falling on the top can be led into the special winning opening 22 (this state is referred to as “open state”).

  A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the ball receiver 6 shown in FIG. 1 as a prize ball by a prize ball payout device (not shown). When the big hit game is entered, the open / close plate 23 is repeatedly opened (for example, 30 seconds or until 10 game balls are won) and closed (for example, 2 seconds) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). As a result, the game balls easily enter the big prize opening 22, so that the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  Below the game board 5, there are arranged two normal winning holes 28 on the left side and two on the right side (a total of four places) for awarding a game ball. The game balls (out balls) that have not entered the accessory starting port 19 and the normal winning port 28 are collected in the machine from an out ball collection port (not shown) formed in the lower part of the game board 5.

  In addition, an effect lamp L1 (not shown in FIG. 2) for providing a decoration effect is provided on the upper portion of the liquid crystal display unit 14, and a lamp for increasing the game atmosphere in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided. The light emitting unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper part of the liquid crystal display unit 14.

  Further, a special symbol hold display unit 24, a special symbol display unit 25, a normal symbol hold display unit 26, and a normal symbol display unit 27 are provided on the upper portion of the liquid crystal display unit 14 from the left. A 7-segment display is used for the special symbol display unit 25 and the normal symbol display unit 27. For example, a special symbol as shown in FIGS. 9 to 13 and a normal symbol as shown in FIGS. Is displayed. Each of the special symbol hold display unit 24 and the normal symbol hold display unit 26 uses four light-emitting diodes, and displays the number of game balls holding the result display regarding the lottery of the special symbol and the normal symbol. .

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, control unit 100 includes an I / O port 101, driver circuits 102, 103, 104, main control unit 110, sub control units 120, 130, and relay board 140. The I / O port 101 is an interface between each control unit 110 and the input unit 30, and the driver circuits 102, 103, and 104 drive the output unit 60.

  The input unit 30 includes a gate sensor 31, an accessory starting port sensor 33, a big winning port sensor 34, and normal winning port sensors 41, 42, 43, 44 provided in each of the plurality of normal winning ports 28. .

  The gate sensor 31 detects that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start gate 21. The accessory starting port sensor 33 detects the entrance into the accessory starting port 19, and the big prize opening sensor 34 detects the entrance into the big winning opening 22. The normal winning opening sensors 41, 42, 43, 44 detect the entry of game balls into the corresponding normal winning openings 28.

  The output unit 60 includes a special symbol hold display unit 24, a special symbol display unit 25, a normal symbol hold display unit 26, a normal symbol display unit 27, a normal electric accessory driving unit 61, and a special electric accessory driving unit. 62, the liquid crystal display unit 14, the speakers 11 and 12, and various effect lamps L1. The ordinary electric accessory driving unit 61 opens and closes the blades 181 and 182 of the electric tulip 20 shown in FIG. The special electric accessory driving unit 62 opens and closes the opening / closing plate 23 of the special winning opening 22.

  The main control unit 110 is for controlling the basic operation of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and operates as the lottery means 114, the appropriateness determination unit 115, the operation mode selection means 116, and the game related information notification means 117. The microcomputer 111 includes a CPU 111, a special electric accessory operation pattern storage area 118, a ROM 112 storing other program software, and a RAM 113 having a special symbol random number storage area 119.

  Based on the signal input from the input unit 30 via the I / O port 101, the main control unit 110 sends a command, data, or the like corresponding to the lottery result to the sub control unit 120 via the relay board 140 in one direction. A special symbol hold display unit 24, a special symbol display unit 25, a normal symbol hold display unit 26, a normal symbol display unit 27, and a normal electric accessory included in the output unit 60 through the driver circuit 102. A control signal is given to the drive unit 61 and the special electric accessory drive unit 62.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a special symbol random number reserved storage area 119. Referring to FIG. 4, a special symbol random number storage area 119 as a random value storage means includes a random number storage unit for storing a random number value in the current game, a game (“special symbol changing” or the like). The first to fourth on-hold random number storage unit for holding the random number value obtained by the game ball entering the accessory starting port 19 and the first to fourth on-hold random number storage unit. A reserved ball number storage unit that stores the number of random number values (hereinafter referred to as “hold number”).

  When one game is completed, the operation random number storage unit is stored with the contents of the first holding random number storage unit, the first holding random number storage unit is stored with the contents of the second holding random number storage unit, and the third holding random number storage is stored. The second hold random number storage unit is overwritten with the contents of the fourth hold random number storage unit and the third hold random number storage unit is overwritten with the content of the fourth hold random number storage unit, and the contents of the fourth hold random number storage unit are erased. Also, 1 is subtracted from the content of the reserved ball number storage unit. On the other hand, when the content of the reserved ball number storage unit is 4 (a state in which random number values are stored in all the first to fourth on-hold random number storage units), the newly acquired random number value is discarded.

  FIG. 5 shows operation patterns A to D of the opening / closing plate 23 provided in the special winning opening 22. In addition, the thick line part in each operation | movement pattern has shown the state of the opening-and-closing board 23, the upper stage shows an open state, and the lower stage shows a closed state.

  Of the operation patterns stored in the special electric accessory operation pattern storage area 118 as the operation mode storage means, the operation pattern A is 0.3 seconds (in FIG. 5, the unit is represented as “s”. FIG. 27 and FIG. 27). This is an operation pattern in which the 0.2 second open state is four times with the closed state of FIG. The operation pattern B is an operation pattern in which there are three 0.2 second open states with a 0.6 second closed state in between. The operation pattern C is an operation pattern in which the open state of 0.2 seconds is provided twice with the closed state of 1.4 seconds interposed therebetween. The operation pattern D is an operation pattern in which there is one open state of 0.2 seconds.

  This operation pattern is used to notify the expectation level of the game related information (for example, “big hit game” or “probability change state”) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, a pattern A having a large number of open states and a short interval between closed states indicates the highest expectation. On the other hand, a pattern D with a small number of open states and a long interval between closed states indicates the lowest expectation.

  In the operation patterns A to D, one open state is set to 0.2 seconds, but an arbitrary time can be set. However, since this operation pattern is not intended to give a player a prize ball, it is not appropriate to set an excessively long opening time.

  The lottery means 114 performs a random number lottery to acquire a random number value when a game ball enters the accessory starting port 19. If the acquired random value is a first value determined in advance (in the first to fourth embodiments, referred to as “big hit random number”), a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “big hit”) is caused. Further, if the random number value is a second value different from a predetermined first value (in the first to fourth embodiments, referred to as “medium random number”), the notification gaming state (first to fourth) In the embodiment, it is called “medium hit”).

  In the present specification, “middle winning” refers to a winning combination that provides a game with less profit to a player as compared to a jackpot game. For example, it is a winning combination to which a game in which the opening time of the special winning opening 22 is short and the number of times of opening is small is given.

  The prior / impossible determination unit 115 determines whether or not the big hit random number is held in the first to fourth hold random number storage units during the hit game. This makes it possible to recognize in advance that a jackpot will occur in the near future.

  The operation mode selection unit 116 selects an operation pattern to be used in the hit game from the operation patterns A to D stored in the special electric accessory operation pattern storage area 118. The probability that the operation patterns A to D are selected may be uniform (25% each). However, as shown in FIG. 6, the selection tables I and II in which the probability that the operation patterns A to D are selected are biased. It may be used.

  Referring to FIG. 6, in this embodiment, two types of selection tables I and II are prepared. The selection table I is a table set so that the probability that the operation pattern A is selected is the highest and the probability that the operation pattern A is selected in the order of B, C, and D is low. On the other hand, the selection table II is a table set such that the probability that the operation pattern D is selected is the highest, and the probability that the operation pattern D is selected in the order of C, B, and A becomes low. That is, an operation pattern with a high expectation level is easily selected in the selection table I, and an operation pattern with a low expectation level is easily selected in the selection table II.

  The game related information notification means 117 notifies the player of game related information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by operating the opening / closing plate 23 based on the operation pattern selected by the operation mode selection means 116.

  The sub control unit 120 includes a microcomputer including a CPU 121, a ROM 122 having an effect pattern storage area 124, and a RAM 123. The CPU 121 receives a control signal from the main control unit 110 and performs various effects. Specifically, for example, a command corresponding to the result of the lottery process performed based on the start winning is received from the CPU 111, and the jackpot game effect or the medium hit game effect is performed. The sub control unit 120 gives a control signal to the liquid crystal display unit 14 included in the output unit 60 via the driver circuit 103.

  The effect pattern storage area 124 stores an effect pattern that causes the player to pay attention to the big prize opening 22 during the hitting game. Then, the CPU 121 displays a middle hit effect on the liquid crystal display unit 14 based on this effect pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it may be possible to display a downward arrow and a character “Look Down” on the liquid crystal display unit 14.

  The sub-control unit 120 is connected to a sub-control unit 130 that transmits and receives data bidirectionally. The sub-control unit 130 controls the speakers 11 and 12 and the effect lamp L1 for producing the decoration effect via the driver circuit 104, and includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, and a RAM 133.

  Next, specific operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the main control unit 110 when a game ball wins the accessory starting port 19, FIGS. 9 to 13 are diagrams showing examples of special symbols, and FIG. 14 is a production symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of a display.

  First, the CPU 111 of the main control unit 110 performs a random lottery based on the detection result of the accessory starting port sensor 33 when a game ball wins the accessory starting port 19. In the random number lottery, the lottery means 114 arbitrarily acquires one random value from lottery random numbers (0 to 399) (hereinafter referred to as “acquired random number value”).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 holds a jackpot random number and a medium hit random number. For example, if the jackpot random number at normal time is only “7”, the jackpot probability is 1/400. Further, if the jackpot random number at the time of probability change is 10 of “3” “7” “50” “100” “150” “200” “250” “300” “350” “399”, the jackpot probability is 1 / 40. Similarly, if the medium hit random numbers are seven of “1”, “101”, “151”, “201”, “251”, “301”, “351”, the hit probability is 7/400.

  Then, in step SP11 shown in FIG. 8, the acquired random number value is compared with the middle hit random number table. If the acquired random number value does not match the medium hit random number, the “big hit process” or “losing process” is performed in step SP12. Specifically, a jackpot process is performed if the acquired random number value matches the jackpot random number (referred to as “big jackpot”), and a loss process is performed if it does not match. On the other hand, if the acquired random number value matches the mid-spot random number (referred to as “medium-spot”), a mid-spot game is performed in step SP13 and thereafter.

  The result of the random number lottery is notified to the player by a special symbol. Specifically, when a jackpot random number is acquired, the CPU 111 performs symbol distribution lottery. The symbol distribution lottery may be performed simultaneously with the random number lottery described above by associating the special symbols shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 with the jackpot random number. In addition, a lottery for determining a special symbol may be performed again in response to a big hit in the random number lottery.

  When any of the symbols in FIG. 9 is selected, the 15R probability variation jackpot is obtained. When the symbol in FIG. 10 is selected, the symbol is 2R probability variation jackpot, and when any symbol in FIG. 11 is selected. 15R is usually a big hit. In other words, in this embodiment, 50% of the jackpot is a 15R probability variation jackpot, 10% is a 2R probability variation jackpot, and 40% is a 15R normal jackpot. On the other hand, a symbol as shown in FIG. 12 is selected in the case of a middle hit, and a symbol as shown in FIG. 13 is selected in the case of a loss. Special symbols may be numbers, alphabets, etc., but in order to make it difficult for players to understand the occurrence of big hits or mid hits, shapes that are not visually meaningful are adopted.

  Then, the special symbol display unit 24 starts to display the variation of the special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball at the accessory starting port 19. Then, after the special symbol variation time determined by the CPU 111 has elapsed, the special symbol determined by the special symbol lottery is displayed on the special symbol display unit 24.

  Further, the liquid crystal display unit 14 provides an effect for notifying the result of the random number lottery. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, three symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 14 are scrolled up and down. If the random lottery is a big win, after stopping display with a specific symbol combination, the special winning opening 22 is opened for a certain period of time to make it easy to win a game ball. The opening / closing of the opening / closing plate 23 is controlled by the main control unit 110, and the effect by the liquid crystal display unit 14 is controlled by the sub-control unit 120.

  Next, in the case of a win, a win game is started after step SP13. In the middle hit game according to this embodiment, the fact that the special symbol random number hold storage area 119 contains a big hit random number, that is, the expected degree of occurrence of a future big hit game is notified.

  First, in step SP13, it is determined whether or not a random number is held in the special symbol random number hold storage area 119. Specifically, if the hold number is other than 0, the random number is held.

  Next, when a random number is held in the special symbol random number holding storage area 119, in step SP14, whether or not the success / failure determination unit 115 holds a big hit random number in the first to fourth holding random number storage units. Determine.

  Next, when the jackpot random number is held in the first to fourth holding random number storage units, in step SP15, based on the selection probability of the selection table I shown in FIG. 6, the operation patterns A to A shown in FIG. Select one of D. If the jackpot random number is not held, in step SP16, one of the operation patterns A to D shown in FIG. 5 is selected based on the selection probability of the selection table II shown in FIG.

  In other words, when it is promised that a jackpot will be generated in the near future, it is easy to select an operation pattern A having a high degree of expectation, and if there is no plan to generate a big hit, the degree of expectation is also low. The operation pattern D is easily selected.

  On the other hand, if the number of holds is 0, the operation pattern D is selected in step SP17. Alternatively, if the number of reservations is 0, a normal effect may be executed on the liquid crystal display unit 14 without performing the mid-spot effect by the opening / closing plate 23.

  Next, in step SP18 to SP20, a medium hit effect is started. First, in step 18, the special symbol is started to change, and an effect start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 120. Receiving this command, the sub-control unit 120 performs a display as shown in FIG. 7 on the liquid crystal display unit 14 to make the player pay attention to the big prize opening 22. Next, by opening and closing the open / close plate 23 based on the operation pattern selected in step SP19, the possibility of a jackpot occurring in the near future is notified. Then, after the operation of the opening / closing plate 23 is completed, a special symbol is confirmed and displayed in step 20 and an effect stop command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 120.

  By notifying the player of the degree of expectation that a big hit will occur in the near future as in the above embodiment, the player can be encouraged to continue the game and improve the interest. Further, the special winning opening 22 can be effectively used as a means for notifying game-related information. Furthermore, since the player's expectation of the prize ball is increased by opening and closing the special winning opening 22, the pachinko gaming machine 1 with an increased interest of the player can be obtained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, another embodiment (second embodiment) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. 15 is a hardware block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the main control unit 110. Further, the description of the common points with the first embodiment is omitted, and the difference will be mainly described.

  First, referring to FIG. 15, CPU 111 of main control unit 110 further operates as gaming state determination means 215. The game state determination means 215 determines whether or not a specific game state (referred to as “probability change state” or “probability change”) that is advantageous to the player in the middle hit game is given.

  Next, a specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is a probability variation non-notification type gaming machine that does not actively notify the provision of certainty variation by the production by the liquid crystal display unit 14 or the like.

  First, in step SP21, it is determined whether or not the result of the random number lottery is medium hit. If it is not a middle hit (“big hit” or “losing”), “big hit processing” or “lost processing” is performed in step SP22.

  In the case of a middle hit, in step SP23, it is determined whether or not the gaming state determination means 215 is in a probable change state. Note that the probability variation in this embodiment includes both 15R probability variation and 2R sudden probability variation. If it is in the probability variation state, one of the operation patterns A to D shown in FIG. 5 is selected based on the selection probability of the selection table I shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not the probability variation state, one of the operation patterns A to D shown in FIG. 5 is selected based on the selection probability of the selection table II shown in FIG. 6 in step SP25. Or if it is not a certain change state, you may make the liquid crystal display part 14 perform a normal production, without performing the middle hit effect by the opening-and-closing board 23. FIG.

  Next, in step SP26, the special symbol is started to change, and an effect start command for causing the liquid crystal display unit 14 to perform an effect display as shown in FIG. 7 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 120, and the operation selected in step SP27. By opening and closing the opening / closing plate 23 based on the pattern, the player is informed of the expected degree of probability change, and after completing the notification effect, the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in step SP28 and an effect stop command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 120. To do. In this way, the player can be encouraged to continue the game by notifying the player of the expected degree of probability change.

  Next, still another embodiment (third embodiment) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a hardware block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, FIG. 18 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the selection table, and FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the main control unit 110. Also, description of points common to the first and second embodiments will be omitted, and differences will be mainly described.

  First, referring to FIG. 17, CPU 111 of main controller 110 further operates as ST number determination means 315, and RAM 113 further includes ST remaining number storage area 319. Further, the operation mode selection unit 116 selects one of the operation patterns A to D shown in FIG. 5 with reference to a selection table as shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 18, operation mode selection means 116 selects an operation pattern based on four types of selection tables I to IV in which the probabilities of selecting operation patterns A to D are biased. The selection table I is a table set so that the probability that the operation pattern D is selected is the highest and the probability that the operation pattern D is selected in the order of C, B, and A is low. The selection table II is a table set so that the probability that the operation pattern C is selected is the highest and the probability that the operation pattern C is selected in the order of D, B, and A is low. The selection table III is a table set so that the probability that the operation pattern B is selected is the highest and the probability that the operation pattern B is selected in the order of A, C, and D is low. The selection table IV is a table set so that the probability that the operation pattern A is selected is the highest and the probability that the operation pattern A is selected in the order of B, C, and D is low.

  In other words, the selection table IV is a table in which an operation pattern with a high expectation that the number of remaining ST games is high is most easily selected, and an operation pattern with a low expectation that the number of remaining ST games is high is selected in the selection table I. Easy table.

  The ST number determination means 315 as a random number lottery number determination means determines the number of random number lotteries (referred to as “ST remaining number”) during the probability change. Specifically, a lottery for determining the remaining number of STs after the jackpot game is performed when a certain change is given in a jackpot game. This ST remaining number is stored in the ST remaining number storage area 319. Note that the ST count determination means 315 is, for example, a table configured with selection probabilities of 10% ST count 10%, 30 times 30%, 50 times 40%, 100 times 15%, 200 times 5%. The ST number is determined by random number lottery based on this table. Note that the above-mentioned number of STs and their selection probabilities are merely examples, and any combination can be adopted.

  It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 1 (referred to as “ST gaming machine”) according to the fourth embodiment is surely changed depending on whether the number of random number lotteries determined by the ST number determining means 315 is digested or a normal jackpot. The state is released. In addition, in the ST gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment, the probability change is positively notified by the liquid crystal display unit 14, but the ST remaining number is not notified.

  The ST remaining number storage area 319 as the remaining number storage means stores the ST remaining number. Each time the random number lottery is digested during the probability change, the ST remaining number is decremented by 1, and the stored content is cleared when the ST remaining number becomes 0, or when the big hit game is won or the big hit game ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, a specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment will be described. First, in step SP31, it is determined whether or not the result of random number lottery is medium hit. If it is not a middle hit (“big hit” or “losing”), “big hit processing” or “lost processing” is performed in step SP32.

  In the case of a medium hit, it is determined in step SP33 whether or not there is a probability change state. And if it is a certain change state, ST remaining number of times will be determined in step SP34-step SP36, and operation pattern A-shown in FIG. 5 based on the selection tables I-IV shown in FIG. 18 in step SP37-step SP40. Select one of D.

  Specifically, if the ST remaining number is 1 to 9, an operation pattern is selected based on the selection probability of the selection table I (step SP37). If the ST remaining number is 10 to 29, the selection probability of the selection table II is selected. The operation pattern is selected on the basis of (step SP38), and if the ST remaining number is 30 to 49, the operation pattern is selected based on the selection probability in the selection table III (step SP39). For example, an operation pattern is selected based on the selection probability in the selection table IV (step SP40).

  On the other hand, if it is not in the probability variation state, the operation pattern D is selected in step SP41. Or if it is not a certain change state, you may make the liquid crystal display part 14 perform a normal production, without performing the middle hit effect by the opening-and-closing board 23. FIG.

  Next, in step SP42, an effect start command for starting the variation of the special symbol and causing the liquid crystal display unit 14 to perform an effect display as shown in FIG. 7 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 120. In step SP43, the effect start command is selected. By opening and closing the open / close plate 23 based on the operation pattern, the player is informed of the expected degree of the remaining number of STs, and after the notification effect is finished, the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in step SP44 and the sub-control unit 120 stops the effect. Send a command. In this way, by notifying the player of the expected degree of the remaining ST number, the player can be expected to generate a big hit, and the game can be continued and improved.

  Next, still another embodiment (fourth embodiment) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 is a front view of the game board 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, FIG. 21 is a hardware block diagram, FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the contents of a special symbol random number reserved storage area 419, and FIG. FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are diagrams showing the stored contents of the special symbol random number reserved storage area 419. Also, description of points common to the first to third embodiments will be omitted, and differences will be mainly described.

  First, referring to FIG. 20, a first liquid crystal display unit 14 a and a second liquid crystal display unit 14 b are arranged side by side in the center of the game board 5. Further, below the first and second liquid crystal display portions 14a and 14b, a start winning opening 18 as a first specific area and an accessory start opening 19 as a second specific area are arranged side by side. . The accessory starting port 19 is provided with an electric tulip 20 as an ordinary electric accessory.

  Further, above the first liquid crystal display unit 14a, a first special symbol holding display unit 24a and a first special symbol display unit 25a corresponding to the start winning opening 18 are provided above the second liquid crystal display unit 14b. A second special symbol hold display unit 24b and a second special symbol display unit 25b corresponding to the object start port 19 are provided.

  Further, below the accessory starting port 19, a first special electric prize winning device constituted by a first grand prize opening 22 a (winning prize opening) and a first opening / closing plate 23 a (special electric accessory), And the 2nd special electric prize winning device comprised by the 2nd big prize opening 22b (winning opening) and the 2nd opening-and-closing plate 23b (special electric accessory) is arranged side by side up and down.

  Furthermore, a normal symbol hold display unit 26 and a normal symbol display unit 27 are arranged between the first liquid crystal display unit 14a and the second liquid crystal display unit 14b. The arrangement of the normal symbol start gate 21 and the four normal winning openings 28 is the same as that in FIG. Further, the function of each component is common to that in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 18, a random number lottery is performed by the lottery means 114, and if it is a big hit, the first big winning opening 22a is opened. Similarly, when a game ball enters the accessory starting port 19, a random number lottery is performed by the lottery means 114, and if it is a big hit, the second big prize winning port 22b is opened. The random number lottery based on the entrance to the start winning port 18 and the random number lottery based on the entrance to the accessory starting port 19 may be performed by the common lottery means 114, or each random number lottery 2 is performed. Two lottery means may be provided.

  Next, referring to FIG. 21, the input unit 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment includes a start winning port sensor 32 that detects a ball entering the start winning port 18, and a first grand prize port. A first grand prize opening sensor 34a for detecting a ball entering 22a and a second big prize opening sensor 34b for detecting a ball entering the second big prize port 22b are further included. In addition, the output unit 60 opens and closes the first and second special symbol hold display units 24a and 24b, the first and second special symbol display units 25a and 25b, and the first and second special winning openings 22a and 22b. Further, first and second special electric accessory driving parts 62a and 62b for driving the plates 23a and 23b are further included.

  Further, referring to FIG. 22, special symbol random number storage storage area 419 of RAM 113 includes an operation random number storage unit corresponding to first special symbol storage display unit 24a, first to fourth reservation random number storage units, and A special symbol 1 random number hold storage area 419a including a special symbol 1 reserved ball number storage unit, an operation random number storage unit corresponding to the second special symbol hold display unit 24b, first to fourth hold random number storage units, and A special symbol 2 random number reserved storage area 419b including a special symbol 2 reserved ball number storage unit.

  Next, specific operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 is a diagram showing the stored contents of the special symbol random number reserved storage area 419 in step SP51, and FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the stored contents of the special symbol random number reserved storage area 419 in step SP58.

  First, the hit game in the fourth embodiment is based on the possibility of a future jackpot based on the entrance to the start winning opening 18 and the entrance to the accessory start opening 19 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It will inform you about the possibility of a future jackpot almost at the same time.

  First, in step SP51, it is determined whether or not the result of the random number lottery performed when the game ball has entered the start winning opening 18 is medium hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a medium hit random number is stored in the operation random number storage section of the special symbol 1 random number hold storage area 419a. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, since the middle hit random number is stored, the process proceeds to step SP52.

  Next, in step SP52, it is determined whether or not a random number is held in the special symbol 1 random number holding storage area 419a. Specifically, if the hold number is other than 0, the random number is held. If the number of holdings is 0, the on-hold jackpot notification process (SP17 to SP20 shown in FIG. 8) is performed in step SP53. Alternatively, if the number of reservations is 0, step SP53 may be omitted and a normal effect may be executed on the liquid crystal display unit 14 without performing a mid-hit effect by the opening / closing plate 23a.

  Next, when a random number is reserved in the special symbol 1 random number storage area 419a, in step SP54, a medium hit random number is stored in the first to fourth storage random number storage units in the special symbol 2 random number storage area 419b. Determine if it is on hold. In this embodiment, since the middle random number is held in the third holding random number storage unit, the process proceeds to step SP56. On the other hand, if the medium hit random number is not held, the reserved big jackpot notification process (SP14 to SP16, SP18 to SP20 shown in FIG. 8) based on the contents of the special symbol 1 random number hold display section 419a is performed in step SP55.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a medium hit random number is stored in the operation random number storage unit of the special symbol 2 random number hold storage area 419b. When the big hit random number or the lost random number is stored, the “big hit process” or the “lost process” is performed in step SP57. This process is continued until a middle hit random number is input to the operation random number storage unit in the special symbol 2 random number hold storage area 419b. At this time, the hit game based on the special symbol 2 random number reserved storage area 419a is interrupted, and a pseudo effect may be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 14a.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol 2 random number hold storage area 419b, lost random numbers are held in the operation random number storage unit and the first and second hold random number storage units. In step SP57, “losing process” is performed three times.

  When the losing process is completed three times, the contents of the special symbol random number holding storage area 419 are as shown in FIG. 25, for example. That is, the contents of the operating random number storage units of the special symbol 1 random number reserved storage area 419a and the special symbol 2 random number reserved storage area 419b are medium hit random numbers. In response to this state, the on-hold jackpot notification process (step SP58) based on the contents of the special symbol 1 random number hold display section 419a and the on-hold jackpot based on the contents of the special symbol 2 random number hold display section 419b The notification process (step SP59) is executed almost simultaneously.

  In this embodiment, since the big hit random number is held in the fourth holding random number storage unit of the special symbol 1 random number holding storage area 419a, in step SP58, the held big jackpot notification process based on the selection table I shown in FIG. (SP15, SP18 to SP20 shown in FIG. 8) are performed. On the other hand, since the big hit random number is not held in the special symbol 2 random number hold storage area 419b, the in-hold big hit notification process (SP16, SP18 to SP20 shown in FIG. 8) based on the selection table II shown in FIG. 6 in step SP59. Is done.

  Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine having two start ports 18 and 19 and two large winning ports 22a and 22b corresponding thereto. At this time, it is possible to further increase the interest of the player by simultaneously opening and closing the two large winning openings 22a and 22b.

  In the above-described fourth embodiment, the flow of processing using the middle hit based on the game ball entering the start winning opening 18 as a trigger (step SP51) has been described. The same processing is performed when a middle hit based on entering the ball is triggered.

  In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of winning holes, specifically, a starting winning hole 18 in which a game ball can always enter and an electric chew 20 are opened (a state in which a game ball can easily enter) or closed (a game ball). And a bonus starting lot 19 for a special symbol related to the entrance of one winning opening (a bonus starting port 19) under a predetermined condition. The pachinko gaming machine 1 performed in the above was explained.

  Note that the “predetermined condition” in this embodiment means winning in the middle of the special symbol jackpot lottery for entering the start winning opening 18, but changing the “predetermined condition” Thus, various controls are possible.

  For example, under the current laws and regulations, pachinko machines with multiple winning openings must have the same probability variation entry rate (including the probability variation continuity rate) for each winning opening, but the normal probability variation jackpot (“ The winning rate is based on the distribution rate between sudden winning change (pointing to a jackpot with a promising state given after the end of an unanticipated jackpot) It can be different for each.

  Therefore, the sudden probability change distribution rate related to the accessory starting port 19 is set lower than the starting winning port 18. For example, the distribution ratio between the normal probability change jackpot and the sudden probability change related to the start winning opening 18 is 1: 1, and the distribution ratio related to the accessory start opening 19 is 9: 1. Then, as a “predetermined condition”, a special symbol jackpot lottery related to the accessory starting port 19 is preferentially performed in the case of a certain change state. With the above configuration, it is possible to obtain a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a game meaning of suddenly winning a chance during a chance change, and that can eliminate or reduce the number of game states that a player can play.

  Furthermore, as a “predetermined condition”, a special symbol jackpot lottery for the accessory starting port 19 is preferentially performed in the case of a probable change state with a short time. Since the probability of entering the accessory starting port 19 is increased during the short time (including “short time and positive change”), it is possible to more effectively prevent winning of the positive change during the positive change.

  Next, still another embodiment (fifth embodiment) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 is a hardware block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment, FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 are diagrams showing the operation pattern of the winning combination, and FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a normal symbol random number reserved storage area 519. 30 to 34 are diagrams showing examples of normal symbols, and FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the operation of the main control unit 110. In addition, the description of the common points with the first to fourth embodiments is omitted, and the difference will be mainly described.

  First, referring to FIG. 26, the CPU 111 of the main control unit 110 further operates as a lottery means 514 that performs a normal symbol lottery. The ROM 112 further includes a normal electric accessory operation pattern storage area 518. Further, the RAM 113 further includes a normal symbol random number hold storage area 519.

  The ordinary electric accessory operation pattern storage area 518 as the operation mode storage means stores operation patterns A to D as shown in FIG. 27 or 28, for example. In addition, the thick line part in each pattern has shown the state of the electric tulip 20, an upper stage shows an open state, and a lower stage shows a closed state.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 20, the start winning opening 18 is provided immediately above the accessory starting port 19, so that the game to the accessory starting port 19 is performed when the electric tulip 20 is closed. It is impossible to win a ball. However, the two start openings 18 and 19 are not limited to this arrangement relationship, and the start winning opening 18 and the accessory start opening 19 may be arranged independently at different positions. In this case, the game ball can be won in the accessory starting port 19 even when the electric tulip 20 is closed, but it is difficult compared to the open state.

  Referring to FIG. 27, as an example of the operation pattern stored in the ordinary electric accessory operation pattern storage area 518, the operation pattern A is an operation in which there are three two-second open states with a one-second closed state in between. It is a pattern. The operation pattern B is an operation pattern in which there are three open states of 1.5 seconds with a closed state of 1.5 seconds in between. The operation pattern C is an operation pattern in which there are three 1-second open states with a 2-second closed state in between. The operation pattern D is an operation pattern in which an open state of 0.5 seconds is inserted three times with a closed state of 2.5 seconds.

  This operation pattern is used to notify the degree of expectation of game-related information (for example, “probability change state”) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, a pattern A having a long open state and a short closed state interval indicates the highest expectation. On the other hand, a pattern D having a short open state time and a long closed state interval indicates the lowest expectation.

  Referring to FIG. 28, as another example of the operation pattern stored in the ordinary electric accessory operation pattern storage area 518, the operation pattern A has an open state of 0.5 seconds across a closed state of 5 seconds. The operation pattern is five times. The operation pattern B is an operation pattern in which an open state of 0.5 seconds is four times with a closed state of 8 seconds. The operation pattern C is an operation pattern in which the open state of 0.5 seconds is three times with the closed state of 10 seconds interposed therebetween. The operation pattern D is an operation pattern in which the open state of 0.5 seconds is twice with the closed state of 15 seconds interposed therebetween.

  This operation pattern is used to notify the degree of expectation of game-related information (for example, “probability change state”) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, the pattern A having a large number of open states indicates the highest expectation. On the other hand, a pattern D with a small number of open states indicates the lowest expectation.

  Note that the operation patterns A to D shown in FIG. 27 have a longer opening time for each electric tulip 20 than the operation patterns A to D shown in FIG. This is a selection table in which the operation patterns A to D shown in FIG. 27 are used in a so-called short-time gaming state, and at the same time that game-related information is notified, a prize ball is given to such an extent that the player's possession ball does not decrease. Because it is aimed. On the other hand, operation patterns A to D shown in FIG. 28 are opening patterns of the electric tulip 20 when, for example, a sudden change in probability is won, and are applied at the time of game where the ball is reduced during the game.

  Referring to FIG. 29, a normal symbol random number storage area 519 serving as a random value storage means includes a random number storage unit for storing a random number value in the current game, a game (“during normal symbol change”, etc.). The first random number storage unit for holding the random number obtained by passing the game ball through the normal symbol starting gate 21 and the first random number storage unit for holding the first to fourth reserves. And a reserved ball number storage unit for storing the number of random number values (hereinafter referred to as “hold number”).

  The lottery means 514 performs a random number lottery to acquire a random number value when the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 21. If the acquired random value is a predetermined value (referred to as “small hit random number” in the fifth embodiment), a notification gaming state (referred to as “small hit” in the fifth embodiment) is caused.

  Next, a specific operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is a probability variation non-notification type gaming machine as in the second embodiment.

  First, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 21 in step 61, random number lottery is performed based on the detection result of the gate sensor 31. In the random number lottery, the lottery means 114 arbitrarily acquires one random value from lottery random numbers (0 to 255) (hereinafter referred to as “acquired random number value”). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 holds a small hit random number table. For example, if there are 250 small hit random numbers “0 to 249”, the small hit probability is 250/256.

  Next, if the normal symbol is not changing in step SP62 and is not in the interval after the end of the fluctuation, the normal symbol change based on the acquired random number value is started in step SP66. Specifically, the normal symbol lottery is performed by the CPU 111. For example, in the case of a small hit, one type is selected from four types of symbols as shown in FIGS. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, a design as shown in FIG. 34 is selected.

  Then, the normal symbol display unit 27 starts to display normal symbols in a variable manner when a game ball wins the normal symbol start gate 21. Then, after the normal symbol variation time determined by the CPU 111 (for example, 3 seconds at the time of a short time and 15 seconds at the normal time), the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 27. .

  These normal symbols may correspond to the operation patterns A to D. Specifically, the operation pattern A is selected when the normal symbol shown in FIG. 30 is selected, the operation pattern B is selected when the normal symbol shown in FIG. 31 is selected, and the normal symbol shown in FIG. 32 is selected. If the normal pattern shown in FIG. 33 is selected, the operation pattern C may be selected.

  In addition, about said 1st-4th embodiment, although there was one kind of hit design, the special symbol corresponding to operation pattern AD is special as a result of random number lottery similarly to 5th Embodiment. It may be displayed on the symbol display unit.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol is fluctuating in the step SP62 or during the interval after the end of the fluctuation, the acquired random number value is temporarily held in the normal symbol random number holding storage area 519. Specifically, in step SP63, it is determined whether the number of holds is less than 4, and if it is less than 4, the acquired random number is held in one of the first to fourth hold random number storage units in step SP64 and held. Add 1 to the ball number storage unit. On the other hand, if the pending number is 4, the acquired random number value is discarded.

  Next, in step SP65, the process waits until the normal symbol lottery is completed for all random numbers that have been held before the acquired random number. Then, when the acquired random number value is input to the operating random number storage unit, the normal symbol lottery based on the acquired random number value is started.

  Next, in step SP66, if the normal symbol lottery is won, that is, if it is a small hit, it is determined in step SP67 whether or not the gaming state determination means 215 is in a probable change state. Note that the probability variation in this embodiment includes both 15R probability variation and 2R sudden probability variation.

  If it is a probability change, a probability change notification process (SP24, SP26 to SP28 in FIG. 16) based on the selection table I shown in FIG. 6 is executed in step SP68. On the other hand, if it is not a probability variation, a probability variation gase notification process (SP25 to SP28 in FIG. 16) based on the selection table II shown in FIG. 6 is executed in step SP69. Note that the probability change notification by the game related information notifying means 117 in this embodiment is to open and close the electric tulip 20 (also referred to as “normal electric accessory”) of the accessory starting port 19 as an ordinary electric accessory winning device. To do.

  Further, the notification by the operation pattern selected in step SP68 and step SP69 may be terminated on condition that the special symbol has changed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times in normal time and 100 times in short time). However, in the case of a certain change, it may continue until the next jackpot.

  Said 1st-5th embodiment is good also as each independent, and may be combined arbitrarily. In each of the above-described embodiments, an example of notifying future jackpot occurrence, probability change, ST remaining number, etc. has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is applied to notification of all other game-related information. be able to.

  Next, modified examples of the first to third embodiments will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38. 36 is a modification of FIG. 8, FIG. 37 is a modification of FIG. 16, and FIG. 38 is a modification of FIG. Also, common processes are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  First, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 36, the processing order of step SP19 and step SP20 in FIG. 8 is switched. Specifically, in step SP18 of FIG. 36, the special symbol is started to change and an effect start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 120. Next, in step SP19 ′, a special symbol is fixedly displayed and an effect stop command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 120. Then, by opening and closing the open / close plate 23 based on the operation pattern selected in step SP20 ′, the possibility of a jackpot occurring in the near future is notified.

  In the above modification, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 23 must be determined by the type of the special symbol, that is, the opening / closing plate 23 cannot be opened / closed unless the special symbol is determined. It is merely to conform the form, and does not change the characteristics of the present invention. Also, since the modifications of the second and third embodiments shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 are the same, the description thereof is omitted.

  In each of the above-described embodiments (first to fifth embodiments), the example in which the notification game state is generated when the special game state has not occurred is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special game state is not limited thereto. And the notification game state may occur simultaneously. In this case, the game related information notification means notifies the game related information according to the operation mode of the winning combination in the special game state. Embodiments (sixth to twelfth embodiments) according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, still another embodiment (sixth embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 44. FIG. 39 shows a pachinko gaming machine 601 to which the present invention is applied, and a game frame 610 supports a main body 611 so that the door can be opened. A front door 614 in which a glass 613 is fitted to a round window 612 is provided on the front upper portion of the main body 611, and a game board 602 is provided on the inside thereof. The lower part of the front surface of the main body 611 emits an upper plate 631 for receiving a rented ball and a prize ball, a lower plate 632 for receiving a ball overflowing inward, a launch handle 604 for hitting the ball on the game board 602, sound effects and the like. Right and left speakers 651 and 652 are provided. The upper plate 631 includes a player operation switch 630 including left, middle, and right buttons 3L, 3C, and 3R that realizes a mini-game player participation type effect by causing player operations to be involved in the effect during the game. . Reference numerals 633 and 634 denote convex inter-switch separators. The front door 614 includes lamps 661 to 669 used for decoration and various state displays.

  The game board 602 includes the following game components 1) to 6).

1) Center unit 607
This unit 607 displays the result of success / failure based on a lottery random number for winning an internal lottery as an internal lottery to be acquired when the start winnings 681 and 682, which are specific winning ports, are given in the decorative frame 671. An effect device 670 is provided for deriving through predetermined derivation effects accompanied by variations in the effect symbols of the middle symbol DB and the lower symbol DC. This effect device 670 includes an image effect unit 607A that enables display of moving images such as each effect symbol DA, DB, DC, and background, and an auxiliary effect unit 607C including a movable lid K arranged on the right side. 691 is a warp route ball entrance, 692 is a ball stage on which a ball entered from the warp route swings, and 693 is a ball exit where a ball that has reached a predetermined position on the stage falls on the game board under advantageous conditions.

2) Upper start port 681, lower start port 682
For example, 3 prize balls are paid out per start prize by entering the upper start opening 681, and 4 prize balls are paid out per start prize by entering the lower start opening 682. For example, 4 prize balls are paid out. For each one of the start winnings within the upper limit of the reserved storage, one big hit lottery random number that is updated at high speed within a range of 0 to 839, for example, is acquired and stored in the RAM of the main controller MC described later. Normally, the big hit is when the acquired random number matches one of the three types of winning numbers, and the winning probability is 3/840 = 1/280. In the probability variation game (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) that can enter the first winning condition, the winning value is increased 10 times and the winning probability is 1/28.

At the time of the big win, for example, by the sort by the random number for lot-type lottery that is updated at high speed within the range of 0-99, it is assigned to the five types of win types that are classified by the internal winning flags of the following a) to o). The number in parentheses is the distribution rate.
A) Two rounds with low probability or no payout (10%) for two rounds with a probable entry of internal winning flag 1
I can hardly expect the ball to come out, but I will rush into it. It is called 2R sudden probability change big hit (2R sudden hit) from the impression that suddenly becomes strange.
B) 7 rounds with a positive change of internal winning flag 2 (10%)
I can expect a certain amount of balls, and I will also enter into certainty. It is called 7R probability variation big hit (7R probability variation hit).
C) The normal winning round 3 of the internal winning flag 3 (10%)
I can expect a certain amount of balls, and I will not enter into certainty. 7R normal big hit (7R normal hit).
D) 16 rounds with a positive change of the internal winning flag 4 (35%)
We can expect a high ball and enter the odds. It is called 16R probability variation big hit (16R probability variation hit).
E) Ordinary winning flag 5 with 16 rounds of regular hit (35%)
I can expect a high ball, but I will not rush into it. It is called 16R normal big hit (16R normal hit).

  The lower start port 682 is normally in a state where the upper start port 681 cannot enter the ball, and the petal 698a, 698b of the electric tulip 698 related to the ordinary electric accessory is opened to enter the ball. In addition, under the laws and regulations related to the Wind Management Law, a character means a special device that facilitates winning a prize (Article 7 Pachinko Gaming Machine No. 5 of the Wind Law Enforcement Regulations). The concept is to enlarge the entrance, etc., and is a concept that is distinguished from a special electric accessory that enlarges the entrance of the special prize opening.

3) Grand prize opening 609 related to special electric equipment
At the time of the big hit game after the big hit is derived, the ball receiving member 690 covering the front is brought down to open the big winning opening 609. This opening operation is repeated for the number of rounds corresponding to the hit type. For example, 14 prize balls are paid out per winning prize. In the case of any hitting ball out of 7R probability variation, 7R regular variation, 16R regular variation, or 16R regular variation, a maximum of, for example, 9 winnings are allowed for every round of 28 seconds. In the case of 2R sudden hit, the maximum opening time of one round is an extremely short time, for example, 0.2 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, for the 2R sudden hit, the pattern A is executed in which one round opening that is, for example, 0.2 seconds, which corresponds to the second opening mode mode, is executed twice. In addition, per 7R probability variation and 7R normal per the above, the maximum corresponding to the first release mode mode, for example, the pattern B in which one round release of 28 seconds is executed 7 times and the maximum corresponding to the first release mode mode, for example, 28 1 round release for 2 seconds is executed 5 times, and then 1 round release for 0.2 seconds, which is a very short time corresponding to the 2nd release mode mode, is executed twice (the same open mode mode as 2R sudden hit) Thus, the distribution is performed to the pattern C corresponding to the third release mode mode in which the total is 7 rounds. In addition, per 16R probability variation and 16R normal per time, the maximum corresponding to the first release mode mode, for example, the pattern D in which one round release of 28 seconds is executed 16 times and the maximum corresponding to the first release mode mode, for example, 28 1 round release of the second is executed 7 times, and then 1 round release of 0.2 seconds, which is an extremely short time corresponding to the second release mode mode, is executed twice, and the first release mode mode is set again. The distribution is performed to the pattern E corresponding to the fourth release mode mode in which the corresponding maximum, for example, one round release of 28 seconds is executed 7 times and the total is 16 rounds.

  In other words, the first round is a round in which a high-profit game is opened only for a time that can be expected to enter the game medium, and a low-profit game in which the opening time of the prize-winning opening is shorter than the high-gain game. If a round executed at least once is defined as a second round, pattern A is only the second round, patterns B and D are only the first round, and patterns C and E are the first and second rounds. It is configured in combination.

  Here, the distribution probabilities of pattern B and pattern C and pattern D and pattern E are each halved, but pattern C has the same number of rounds as pattern B, but the first open mode. Since the number of rounds corresponding to the mode is small and the number of balls is reduced, the distribution probability of the pattern B may be higher than the pattern C. Similarly, pattern E has the same number of rounds as pattern D, but the number of rounds corresponding to the first release mode mode is small and the number of balls is reduced. May be high.

  In the case of normal per 7R, it is preferable that the distribution probability of the pattern C is smaller than that of the pattern B. In the case of normal per 16R, the distribution probability of the pattern E is preferably lower than that of the pattern D. All of them are normal hits, and if they do not shift to the probability of frequent occurrences, they will be overlooked by the player and the interest will decline.

  That is, if the second round is included in the jackpot game round, the player has an expectation that it is a probability variation (including both “7R probability variation” and “16R probability variation”). Can do.

  In this case, the distribution of the winning prize opening opening pattern is performed by the random number for lottery at the time of the big win, but it is natural that the pattern may be distributed by lottery. The interval between rounds is usually 2 seconds, but the first release mode mode ends, the interval until the second release mode mode starts and the second release mode mode ends, It is effective to take a long interval of about 5 to 10 seconds until the opening mode mode starts. In this way, the player has the illusion that the jackpot round does not continue, but the player wins the jackpot with a small number of rounds and then suddenly wins a chance or wins the jackpot with a smaller number of rounds. It is easy.

  In other words, in the special gaming state, the interval between the closing of the winning opening and the opening of the next is the opening of the winning opening at the end of the second round and the opening of the winning opening first in the next round. The longest interval is set.

4) Through-gate GT, which is an opportunity to change ordinary symbols
By passing the ball to the through gate GT, a normal symbol random number for high-speed updating within a range of 0 to 251 is acquired and stored in the RAM of the main control unit MC. The winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 251/252 for the time reduction game (hereinafter referred to as “short time”) that is incidental to derivation of the success / failure of the big hit for 50 times after the end of the big hit game based on the hitting of the ball, for example, 251/252, not the short time The normal time is, for example, 3/252. When the winning is derived after the fluctuation of the normal symbol for a predetermined time, for example, 0.5 seconds, the petals 698a and 698b of the electric tulip 698 are opened in a predetermined manner. For example, when the time is short, the 1.2 second release is repeated three times with a 1 second interval, and the normal 0.2 second release is performed only once. In the case of a sudden short and big hit, after opening the big winning opening in the second open mode mode in which almost no balls can be expected, for example, the winning probability of 251/252 is changed to the winning probability of 251/252 for the winning of the big hit for 50 times When the winning is derived, the petals 698a and 698b of the electric tulip 698 are opened in such a manner that the opening for 1.2 seconds is repeated three times with an interval of 1 second. In addition, the time is not limited to the above example, but one or more of the following: shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, increasing the winning probability, extending the opening time of the petals 698a and 698b of the electric tulips 698, and increasing the number of opening times It may be what performs.

5) Display board 680
Special symbol display device SD composed of 7-segment LED for linking and stopping the special symbol in the laws and regulations related to the wind law, linked with the variation and final stop display of the rendering symbol DA, DB, DC in the image rendering unit 7A in the rendering device 670 Special symbol hold memory number display H1 and H2 for displaying the stored number of random numbers for lottery lottery (hereinafter referred to as special symbol hold memory number) in a combination of turning off, lighting, and blinking, green lamp GL and red lamp RL alternately lighting The normal symbol display device ND that stops the lighting with the green lamp GL at the time of winning and the red lamp RL to stop each lighting when winning, and displays the stored number of random numbers for normal symbol lottery with a combination of off, on and flashing Normal symbol holding memory number indicators h1 and h2 to be displayed, and a plurality of round indicators RE for displaying the maximum number of rounds of big hits by lighting. In this embodiment, since it does not alert | report that it changed to probability variation, the probability variation notification lamp etc. are not provided.

6) Others A general winning port 623 to 626 for paying out a predetermined number of, for example, 13 prize balls for each winning prize, a windmill 627, a rail 621 for guiding a ball to be shot by a launch handle 604, and a substantially circular game area 620. A ball return prevention piece 622 and an out port 629 for discharging a ball that missed the winning prize are provided. Although not shown, the game area 620 has a number of game nails driven in accordance with a unique gauge.

  FIG. 40 shows a control device CN that controls the above games. A main control unit MC including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and first and second peripheral control units SC1 and SC2 are provided. The main control unit MC includes an entrance sensor 681 s for the upper start port 681, an entrance sensor 682 s for the lower start port 682, an entrance sensor 683 s for the through gate GT, and a big prize entrance 609 via the I / O port IN. The ball sensor 609s, the ball sensors 623s to 626s of the general winning ports 623 to 626, and the like are input. A command is transmitted in a one-way manner from the main control unit MC to the peripheral control units SC1 and SC2 via the relay board CB. The peripheral control units SC1 and 2 transmit and receive data bidirectionally.

  From the main control unit MC, through the driver circuit Dr0, the special symbol display device SD, the normal symbol display device ND, the special symbol hold display portions H1 to H2, the normal symbol hold display portions h1 to h2, the electric tulips An opening / closing drive unit D1 by a solenoid or the like for opening / closing the petals 698a and 698b of 698, and an opening / closing drive unit D2 by a solenoid or the like for opening / closing the ball receiving member 690 of the big prize opening 609 are controlled. The display device 70 is controlled from the first peripheral controller SC1 via the driver circuit Dr1. The second peripheral control unit SC2 controls the speakers 651 and 652 and the lamps 661 to 669 via the driver circuit Dr2. In the main control unit MC, the progress of the production time specified by the command transmitted to the peripheral control units SC1 and SC2 is managed as a timer so that the control of the main control unit MC and the control of the peripheral control units SC1 and SC2 are consistent. I have to.

  The ROM of the main control unit MC stores a game program responsible for main control of the game such as a big hit lottery process, and the RAM is used as a temporary storage of acquired random numbers and a storage location of flag variables as its work area.

  The operating status of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below. When the player operates the launching handle 604 at the lower front of the main body 611 to strike a ball on the game board 602, the ball passes through the through gate GT while flowing down the game board 602, or the general winning ports 623 to 626. Although there are some that win at the upper start port 681, most of them are missed and discharged from the out port 629. Here, what is won in the general winning ports 623 to 626 is detected by the ball sensors 623 s to 626 s, and a predetermined number, for example, 13 prize balls are paid out. When passing through the through gate GT, it is detected by the ball entry sensor 683s, and a normal symbol lottery random number is acquired and stored in the RAM of the main control unit MC. Up to four memories can be stored, and the number of reserved memories is displayed by a combination of the normal symbol reserved memory number indicators h1 and h2 being turned off, lit, and blinking. The variation of the normal symbol is started by the detection of the entrance sensor 683s, and the alternate lighting variation of the green lamp GL and the red lamp RL is performed for about 2 seconds. Indicates that the red lamp RL is turned on.

  When the normal symbol lottery is won and the green lamp GL is turned on, the petals 698a and 698b of the electric tulip 698 related to the ordinary electric accessory of the lower starting port 682 are opened for a predetermined time, so that the upper starting port 681 is normally operated. Although only a start winning can be expected, it is possible to enter the lower start opening 682 which is difficult to enter when winning, so that the possibility of starting winning is increased. Further, the petals 698a and 698b, which are more advantageous when the time is short, are opened.

  If there is a start prize at either the upper start port 681 or the lower start port 682, the main control unit MC increments the stored number by 1 on the condition that the special symbol reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit of 4. Then, one start-up lottery random number for lottery is acquired and stored in the special symbol reservation storage area of the RAM. When the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit 4, the winning ball is paid out by the start winning, but it becomes a so-called wasted ball that is excluded from the target of the big hit lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the special symbol variation process in the main control unit MC, when the special symbol reserved memory number is not 0 (S1), the stored number is reduced by 1 (S2), and the special symbol reserved memory in the RAM is stored. A big hit lottery random number shift process is performed in the area to secure one vacancy, and the random number related to the earliest acquisition is targeted for the big hit determination (S3).

  Subsequently, in the case of probability variation (S4), a high probability table for jackpot determination having a winning value range of 10 times is set (S5). A low probability table is set (S6), and the jackpot determination is performed for the determination target jackpot lottery random number related to the earliest acquisition (S7).

  In the case of a big win (S8), an internal winning flag is set by a winning type lottery (S9), and a big hit game process (S10) is performed. If it is determined in step S7 or S8 that the winning combination is not a big win, 0 is stored in the internal winning flag, and a winning game process (S11) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the big hit game process, five big hit game processes are performed by the internal winning flag. When the internal winning flag is 1 (S110), it is determined that the 2R hit is a hit (S120), and the pattern A is executed in the second open mode mode in which almost no balls can be expected from the big winning opening (S130). On the display screen of the production device 670, an announcement of the 2R sudden hit prior production is made and the special winning opening is continuously opened twice with an open time of about 0.2 seconds (see FIG. 43 (A)). Set to probabilistic state.

  When the internal winning flag is 2 (S140), it is determined that the 7R probability change hit (S150), and the first open mode mode in which the big winning opening can be expected to be in the first open mode mode is opened up to about 28 seconds for 7 rounds. After repeating the pattern B (refer to FIG. 43 (B)) and the first opening mode mode in which the winning opening can be expected to be in the first opening mode mode for about 28 seconds at a maximum, the winning opening is In the second open mode mode that is hardly expected, the pattern is divided into pattern C (see FIG. 43C) that is continuously opened twice with an open time of about 0.2 seconds (S160), and either The pattern is executed (S170, S180). The probability variation state is set after the end of any pattern. For this reason, when the pattern C is selected, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the player has hit the probability change from the beginning or the 2R hit probability from the normal hit. In particular, it is effective to set the interval from the end of the first open mode mode to the start of the second open mode mode in pattern C as long as 5 to 10 seconds.

  When the internal winning flag is 3 (S190), it is determined that 7R is a normal hit (S200), and 7 rounds are opened for about 28 seconds at the maximum in the first open mode mode in which a big winning opening can be expected. After repeating the pattern B (refer to FIG. 43 (B)) and the first opening mode mode in which the winning opening can be expected to be in the first opening mode mode for about 28 seconds at a maximum, the winning opening is In the second open mode mode that can hardly be expected, the pattern is distributed to pattern C (see FIG. 43C) that is continuously opened twice with an open time of about 0.2 seconds (S210). The pattern is executed (S220, S230). The normal state is set after any pattern is completed. For this reason, when the pattern C is selected, the open mode mode of the big prize opening is added to the normal operation in the same way as the 2R sudden hit regardless of the normal hit, so that the player is given 2R after the normal hit. It will be easy to make an illusion that it will be a sudden hit and a probable change state. In particular, it is effective to set the interval from the end of the first open mode mode to the start of the second open mode mode in pattern C as long as 5 to 10 seconds.

  When the internal winning flag is 4 (S240), it is determined that the 16R probability change hit (S250), and the round of releasing the maximum winning opening in the first opening mode mode in which about 28 seconds can be expected at maximum is 16 times. After repeating the round of opening for about 28 seconds at the maximum in the first release mode mode in which the pattern D (see FIG. 43 (D)) to repeat and the first prize opening can be expected to be given out is repeated seven times. In the second open mode mode that can hardly be expected, it is continuously opened twice with an open time of about 0.2 seconds, and after that, in the first open mode mode in which it is possible to expect further winning prizes, a maximum of about 28 Distribution is made to a pattern E (see FIG. 43E) that repeats the round of releasing the seconds seven times (see FIG. 43E), and one of the patterns is executed (S270, S280). The probability variation state is set after the end of any pattern. Therefore, if pattern E is selected, whether or not pattern E with probability change rush has appeared in the player from the beginning, or whether pattern B with probability change rush has appeared via pattern A after pattern B by the villa Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether or not the pattern B with the probability variation intrusion appears after the pattern C by the ream. In particular, in pattern E, the interval until the first opening mode mode ends and the second opening mode mode starts, and the interval until the second opening mode mode ends and the first opening mode mode starts again. Is more effective if it is set longer from about 5 seconds to about 10 seconds. In this way, the player is initially disappointed that he has won the jackpot with a small number of rounds, but then suddenly wins the chance and suddenly has the illusion that he is in a row with a jackpot with fewer rounds. It is easy.

  When the internal winning flag is 5 (S290), it is determined that 16R is a normal hit (S290), and the round of releasing the maximum winning opening in the first opening mode mode in which about 28 seconds can be expected at the maximum is 16 times. After repeating the round of opening for about 28 seconds at the maximum in the first release mode mode in which the pattern D (see FIG. 43 (D)) to repeat and the first prize opening can be expected to be given out is repeated seven times. In the second open mode mode that can hardly be expected, it is continuously opened twice with an open time of about 0.2 seconds, and after that, in the first open mode mode in which it is possible to expect further winning prizes, a maximum of about 28 The pattern is divided into a pattern E (see FIG. 43E) that repeats the round of releasing the seconds seven times (S310), and one of the patterns is executed (S320, S330). The normal state is set after any pattern is completed. Therefore, when the pattern E is selected, whether the normal pattern E is expressed to the player from the beginning, or after the pattern B by the villa, the normal pattern B is expressed via the pattern A, After the pattern C, it is difficult to determine whether or not the pattern B per unit time has developed, and it is easy to cause the illusion that a long resort has occurred. In particular, in pattern E, the interval until the first opening mode mode ends and the second opening mode mode starts, and the interval until the second opening mode mode ends and the first opening mode mode starts again. Is more effective if it is set longer from about 5 seconds to about 10 seconds. In this way, the player is initially disappointed that he has won the jackpot with a small number of rounds, but then suddenly wins the chance and suddenly has the illusion that he is in a row with a jackpot with fewer rounds. It is easy. In any round, if there are, for example, nine or more balls in the big winning opening within 28 seconds, the round is ended at that time.

  In the present embodiment, in order to further raise the illusion of the player and enhance the interest, a game effect corresponding to the open mode mode of the big prize opening is performed on the display screen of the effect device 670. FIG. 44 shows an example. FIG. 44 (a) is an effect screen corresponding to pattern A in FIG. 43 (A). The 2R sudden hit is notified by displaying an effect screen in which a car appears and runs off the screen quickly. Therefore, when this effect screen appears, there is a case of 2R sudden hit or a case.

  44 (b) and 44 (c) are game effects used per 7R probability variation and 7R normal. FIG. 44 (b) is an effect screen corresponding to the pattern B of FIG. 43 (B), and a helicopter appears in the lower right from the first round effect corresponding to the first open mode mode in which the player can expect to play. Then, the movement gradually expands to the upper left for each round, and the subsequent seven round effects are finished. The player can enjoy the progress of the round with the same kind of effect screen. On the other hand, FIG.44 (c) is an effect screen corresponding to the pattern C of FIG.43 (C), and a helicopter is lower right from the first one-round effect corresponding to the 1st opening mode aspect which can expect a play. In the same way as the screen for informing the 2R hit probability corresponding to the second open mode mode in which the end of the 5th round is finished while gradually expanding to the center for each round, and then the ball is hardly expected. A car appears in the lower right corner of the screen, and a performance screen that quickly runs off the screen is displayed to give advance notice. For this reason, it is possible to easily cause an illusion of entering into a probability change even though it is not a 2R collision probability.

  44D and 44E show game effects used for 16R probability variation and 16R normal. FIG. 44 (d) is an effect screen corresponding to the pattern D of FIG. 43 (D), and a helicopter appears in the lower right from the first round effect corresponding to the first open mode mode in which a game can be expected. As a result, it gradually enlarges and moves to the upper left for each round, and the subsequent seven round effects are completed. Up to this point, the effect screen is the same as that of the pattern B in FIG. Further, after the 8th round production, the helicopter changes to a Cessna corresponding to the first release mode mode in which the player can expect to appear, and the development production is performed so that it finally becomes a jet plane. On the other hand, FIG. 44 (e) is an effect screen corresponding to the pattern E of FIG. 43 (E), and the helicopter is shown in the lower right from the first round effect corresponding to the first open mode mode in which the player can expect to play. Appears at the end of the round, and gradually expands to the upper left for each round, ending the subsequent seven-round production. Up to this point, the effect screen is the same as that of the pattern B in FIG. After this, a car appears in the lower right corner of the screen in the same way as the screen that notifies the 2R sudden hit in response to the second opening mode mode in which the ball can hardly be expected, and an effect screen that quickly runs off the screen is displayed. And make a prior notice. In addition, after the 10th round, the helicopter appears in the lower right in response to the first open mode that can be expected, and gradually expands to the upper left every round, followed by the last 16 rounds. The production ends. Therefore, if the player hits the 7R again from the 7R through the 2R sudden hit despite the 16R, the illusion is likely to occur and the interest is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the number of rounds is not displayed on the screen, but can be displayed. However, the number of rounds is first displayed as in the prior art, and the player first understands that the display is to be subtracted, and the interest is reduced. Therefore, the display of the number of rounds is preferably an addition display. In particular, in pattern E, when the 1st to 7th rounds are added and displayed for the 10th to 16th rounds of the first release mode mode in which the player can expect to play, the player can start from 2R to 7R regardless of 16R. If it hits 7R again through a sudden hit, it will be easier to create an illusion and the interest will be improved.

  In addition, as a pre-notification in the case of 2R sudden hit and Gase, the appearance screen that the car appears in the lower right corner of the screen and quickly runs off the screen is the same, but it is not exactly the same, but the same The production screen may be used. For example, in the case of gasses, the car itself may have the same shape, but some effects such as giving a hint to the player from time to time, such as different colors of the tires, may be used. Also, the effect corresponding to the first opening mode may be a related effect as well as the continuous effect as described above. In short, it is sufficient if the player can distinguish the first open mode mode and the second open mode mode also in the production.

  According to the above embodiment, the jackpot game effect corresponding to the third release mode mode and the fourth release mode mode includes the same effect as the jackpot game effect corresponding to the second release mode mode, and the second release The effect is displayed so that the jackpot game effect corresponding to the mode mode is different from the jackpot game effect corresponding to the first release mode mode. Therefore, in spite of a series of big hit games, an effect corresponding to the second release mode aspect similar to the sudden probability change is performed, and the effect is displayed so as to be different from the previous first release mode aspect. So, the first big hit game is over, then suddenly changes suddenly, and then the player gives the impression that he or she has entered or entered the retreat from the display screen. Interest is further improved.

  In the present embodiment, the five types of special winning opening / closing patterns as shown in FIGS. 43 (A) to 43 (E) are set corresponding to the five types of internal winning flags 1-5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, three types of FIGS. 43 (A) to 43 (C) are selected corresponding to the three types of internal winning flags 1 to 3, and the 2R probability variation round, the regular round round, The number of rounds of the latter two is the same in the normal round of opening rounds—2 rounds + 2R probability variation rounds, and the player can be given the illusion that the player has hit the 2R probability variation after the regular round of rounds. Furthermore, if the normal number of open rounds in FIG. 43C is set to be the same as the normal number of open rounds in FIG. 43B, the effect can be expected. In this way, by introducing the opening / closing pattern of the grand prize opening that includes the 2R probability variation opening round after the normal opening round, the opening / closing pattern of the grand prize opening changes depending on what kind of internal winning is made. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to discriminate, so that a pachinko gaming machine that can improve a new interest that has not existed before can be provided.

  Further, for example, if the opening / closing patterns of the three types of big winning openings shown in FIGS. 43A, 43C, and 43E are set, the 2R probability variation round, the regular round, and the regular round Since it consists of an open round of + 2R probability change and a normal release round, the player can be given an illusion that the player has hit the 2R probability change after the normal release round and then hit the normal release round.

  Also, for example, in the case of the four types shown in FIGS. 43A, 43B, 43D, and 43E, the 2R probability variable open round, the normal open round, the open round approximately twice the normal open round, normal The opening round + 2R probability change round + normal release round pattern, and the player can have the illusion that the player has hit the 2R probability change after the normal release round and then hit the normal release round. In this way, as an opening pattern of the big winning opening, by introducing a 2R probability changing opening round after the normal opening round, and further performing a normal opening round, the opening and closing of the big winning opening by what kind of internal winning Since it is difficult for the player to determine whether the pattern of the game has changed, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can improve a new interest that has not existed before.

  Next, still another embodiment (seventh to tenth embodiments) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 59. FIG. 45 is a front view showing an external configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 701 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine 701 has a front door 703 attached to a base frame 702 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front door 703 is formed with a substantially circular window 704 that opens at the top. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted in the window 704, and the game board 705 provided on the back side can be visually recognized through the transparent plate.

  Below the front door 703, a ball receiver (ball tray) 706 for storing game balls as game media is arranged. The game balls stored in the ball receiver 706 are supplied one by one to a launching device (not shown) provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 701. A handle 707 is provided on the right side of the ball receiver 706, and the player grasps the handle 707 and rotates it around the axis, so that one game ball is launched from the launcher toward the game board 705 one by one. Is done.

  Push buttons 708, 709, and 710 that operate as operation means are disposed below the game board 705. The push buttons 708 and 710 are used, for example, to select a subsequent effect by operating one of the effects displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 714, which will be described later, during the jackpot game. In addition, speakers 711 and 712 for informing sound effects are provided on the left and right sides of the lower part of the game board 705.

  FIG. 46 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 705 shown in FIG. On the periphery of the game board 705, a substantially arc-shaped guide rail 713 for guiding the game ball launched from the launching device to the upper left portion of the game board 705 is disposed. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged on the game board 705, and the game balls released upward from the upper left side of the game board 705 along the guide rail 713 follow the board surface of the game board 705. And fall down through a number of obstacle nails.

  A liquid crystal display unit 714, which is an example of a variable display device, is disposed almost at the center of the game board 705. The liquid crystal display unit 714 displays the symbol variation including the reach effect (in FIG. 46, the symbol is omitted). Numbers such as 1, 2, 3... Are used for the design, but letters such as alphabets and character designs can be used. Note that a variable display device such as a cathode ray tube or a rotating reel may be used instead of the liquid crystal display unit 714.

  Below the liquid crystal display unit 714, a starting winning opening 718 and an accessory starting port 719 are arranged, which allow a game ball to enter and trigger a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) by entering the ball. The accessory starting port 719 includes an electric tulip (so-called electric Chu) 720. During normal times, the accessory starting port 719 is in a closed state so that a game ball cannot enter. That is, in normal times, the blades 720a and 720b of the electric tulip 720 are narrowed close to each other, and the tips of the blades 720a and 720b are close to each other with a predetermined gap that makes it difficult to enter the ball with the start winning opening 718. It has become. On the left side of the liquid crystal display unit 714, there is provided a normal symbol start gate 721 which is a specific area that triggers the normal symbol lottery by entering the ball.

  When a game ball enters the start winning opening 718 or the accessory start port 719, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are given to the player, and the player describes a special game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game). A bonus game lottery for determining whether or not the game can be executed and a special symbol lottery for determining the content of the game. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery is displayed as a symbol in the special symbol display unit 724. The opening mode of the big winning opening in the jackpot game which will be described later is determined by the design.

  Three effect symbols are scrolled and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 714. The display on the liquid crystal display unit 714 starts to fluctuate in response to the game ball entering the start winning opening 718 or the accessory start port 719, and changes in the background image, appearance of characters, production patterns, etc. are displayed. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the three effect symbols that are scrolling are sequentially stopped. The jackpot lottery result is also displayed by a combination of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 714 when the display of the three symbols is stopped for easy understanding by the player.

  Below the accessory starting port 719, for example, a special winning port (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a big winning port) 722, which is formed in a rectangular shape which is long on the left and right sides and allows a plurality of game balls to enter at the same time, is disposed. ing. In relation to the special prize opening 722, an opening / closing plate 723 that can be opened and closed in an open state for guiding the game ball to the special prize opening 722 and a closed state for preventing the game ball from entering the special prize opening 722 is provided. . That is, the opening / closing plate 723 can block the special prize opening 722 in a state along the board surface of the game board 705 and prevent the game ball from entering the special prize opening 722. The special prize opening 722 is opened by falling on the front side around a pivot shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower edge of the prize opening 722, and falls on the special prize opening 722. A game ball can be introduced into the special winning opening 722. As will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention notifies game information (for example, jackpot game type) in the operation mode of the opening / closing plate 723 in at least one predetermined round of the jackpot round.

  A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to a ball receiver 706 shown in FIG. 45 as a prize ball by a prize ball payout device (not shown) for entering a game ball into the special prize opening 722. When the big hit game is entered, the opening / closing plate 723 is opened, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening 722, so that the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display unit 714, a windmill 727 for influencing the flow of game balls is arranged. Also, at the lower part of the game board 705, two normal winning holes 728 are provided on the left side and one on the right side (three in total) that only gives a prize ball to the game ball. . The game balls (out balls) that have not entered the start winning port 718, the accessory starting port 719, the special winning port 722, and the normal winning port 728 are collected in the plane from the out ball collecting port 729 formed at the lower part of the game board 705. Is done.

  Furthermore, an effect lamp L for providing a decoration effect is provided on the upper part of the liquid crystal display unit 714, and a light emitting unit (not shown) such as a lamp for raising the game atmosphere in the pachinko gaming machine 701 is provided on the liquid crystal. It is arranged on the upper part of the display unit 714.

  A special symbol display unit 724, a normal symbol display unit 725, a special symbol hold display unit 726, and a normal symbol hold display unit 727 are provided on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display unit 714. The special symbol display unit 724 uses a 7-segment display, and performs a segment display indicating a special symbol lottery result for each start winning prize. For example, red and green light emitting diodes are used for the normal symbol display unit 725, and a lottery is performed when a game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 721, and when the lottery is won, The red light emitting diode is turned on, and the blades 720a and 720b of the electric tulip 720 are opened for a predetermined time and number of times. On the other hand, the green light-emitting diode lights up when it is off. Each of the special symbol hold display unit 726 and the normal symbol hold display unit 727 uses a 7-segment display, and displays the number of game balls holding the result display regarding the special symbol and the normal symbol lottery.

  FIG. 47 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 701 in the embodiment of the present invention. 47, control unit 800 includes I / O ports 801A and 801B, driver circuits 802, 803 and 804, main control unit 810, sub control units 820 and 830, and relay board 840. The I / O port 801A includes a main control unit 810, a start port sensor 731 corresponding to the start port 718 of the input unit 730, an accessory start port sensor 732 corresponding to the accessory start port, and a prize winning port sensor. 733, the gate sensor 734, and the normal winning port sensors 741, 742, and 743 provided in each of the plurality of normal winning ports 728, and the driver circuits 802, 803, and 804 drive the output unit 760.

  The main control unit (first game control means) 810 is for controlling the basic operation of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 701, and is a lottery means, a special game transition means, a special game type as the center of the control. CPU 811 that operates as a determining means, winning device change control means, game information notifying means (corresponding to “game related information notifying means” in the first embodiment) and change mode selecting means, and a random number generator for performing a big hit lottery And a ROM 812 in which program software for controlling the game is stored, and a microcomputer including a RAM 813 in which data necessary for control is written. The ROM 812, which is a special game type storage means or a transition mode storage means, corresponds to the special prize opening control program 814 and the special prize opening release data table 815 (corresponding to the “special electric accessory operation pattern storage area 118” in the first embodiment). Included). The RAM 813 includes a special winning opening execution release mode temporary storage area 816 and a game state storage area 817.

  Based on the signal input from the input unit 730 via the I / O port 801A, the main control unit 810 sends a command or data corresponding to the lottery result to the sub-control unit 820 via the relay board 840 in one direction. A special symbol display unit 724 which is a lottery result display means included in the output unit 760 via the driver circuit 802, a normal symbol display unit 725, a special symbol hold display unit 726, and a normal symbol hold display A control signal is given to the unit 727, the start port accessory driving unit 761, and the winning prize port accessory driving unit 762. The start port drive unit 761 opens and closes the blades 720a and 720b of the electric tulip 720 shown in FIG. The special winning opening accessory driving unit 762 opens and closes the opening / closing plate 723 of the special winning opening 722. The lottery process performed based on the start winning is executed by the CPU 811.

  When the main control unit CPU 811 wins a special game (bonus game) as a result of the jackpot lottery, the winning jackpot opening to be executed is performed from the big prize opening mode data table 815 according to the type and game state of the special symbol. A mode is selected and executed in a predetermined round of special games.

  The sub-control unit 820 controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 714 via the driver circuit 803, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU 821 that operates as an effect display execution unit, a ROM 822, and a RAM 823.

  The CPU 821 receives various commands according to the lottery result from the CPU 811 and performs various effects. In addition, during the jackpot game, the CPU 821 displays an effect image on the liquid crystal display unit 714 in accordance with, for example, a winning opening opening mode selected and executed by the CPU 811. That is, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 714 as an effect display means in conjunction with the opening state of the opening / closing plate 723 determined by the main control unit 810 according to the gaming state.

  The sub-control unit 820 receives sensor signals from the left push button sensor 751, the middle push button sensor 752, and the right push button sensor 753 of the input unit 730 via the I / O port 801B. In addition, a sub-control unit 830 that transmits and receives data in both directions is connected to the sub-control unit 820. The sub-control unit 830 controls the speakers 711 and 712 and the effect lamp L for producing a decoration effect via the driver circuit 804, and includes a CPU 831, a ROM 832, and a RAM 833.

  The input unit 730 includes a start opening sensor 731, an accessory start opening sensor 732, a big winning opening sensor 733, a gate sensor 734, and normal winning opening sensors 741, 742 provided in each of the plurality of normal winning openings 728. 743, a left push button sensor 751 provided in relation to the push button 708, a middle push button sensor 752 provided in relation to the push button 709, and a right push button sensor 753 provided in relation to the push button 710. Including.

  The start opening sensor 731 detects the entry of a game ball into the start winning opening 718, and the accessory start opening sensor 732 detects the entry of the game ball into the accessory start winning opening 19, and the big winning opening sensor In step 733, the player enters the special winning opening 722. The gate sensor 734 detects that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start gate 721. The normal winning opening sensors 741, 742, and 743 detect the entry of game balls into the plurality of normal winning openings 728, respectively. The left push button sensor 751, the middle push button sensor 752, and the right push button sensor 753 detect that each of the push buttons 708, 709, and 710 has been pushed.

  FIG. 48 shows an operation mode of the opening / closing plate 723 of the special winning opening 722 when a general so-called sudden probability change and seven-round probability change are won. The sudden probability change in FIG. 48 (a) is that the opening time (T1) of the opening / closing plate 723 of the special prize opening 722 is very short (for example, 0.2 seconds) and the opening time is 2 seconds (closing time T2). 2 times (that is, 2 rounds), and at that time, for example, a special effect that attracts the player's eyes is given on the liquid crystal display unit 714, making it difficult for the player to notice the operation of the opening and closing plate, as if suddenly the probability variation game It appears to have entered. At this time, the opening time of the opening / closing plate 723 is so short that a winning of a game ball can hardly be expected. On the other hand, FIG. 48 (b) shows an example of a jackpot game in which a large amount of normally won prize balls can be expected. At this time, the opening time of the opening / closing plate 723 in each round is, for example, 30 seconds at the maximum, or if there are 10 balls in the special prize opening 722, the opening is completed. Here, an example of a 7-round jackpot game is shown, but a 16-round jackpot game described later is a game in which T3 is released 16 times. In FIG. 48, for example, “1 round” is described as “1R”. The same description is made in the subsequent drawings.

  FIG. 49 shows the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine described as the seventh embodiment of the present invention. (A) shows special design related specifications. The special symbol is that when a game ball enters the start port 718 or the accessory start port 719, the big hit lottery random number and the big hit game type lottery random number are acquired, and if the big hit lottery random number value matches the big hit random number value The type of the jackpot game is determined using the random number for the jackpot game type lottery. The special symbol jackpot probability is 1/350, and the distribution rate is as shown in FIG. The sudden time reduction here means that the opening / closing plate 723 is in the same manner as in FIG. 48, and the probability is 1/350 after the end of the two round jackpot game, and the special symbol and the normal symbol are in the time reduction state. At this time, the upper limit is limited to 100 special lottery lotteries. The sudden short time (ST) ST in FIG. 49 (a) means that there is an upper limit to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol. If the jackpot is not won even after 100 short-time states, the short-time state ends and the game returns to the so-called normal game. “Part 1” of “variable time 1 second excluding 1 part” in the short-time state is a case where a winning lottery is won or an effect with a long fluctuation time such as reach is selected.

  FIG. 49 (b) shows normal symbol related specifications. For the normal symbol, when the game ball passes the normal symbol start gate 721, a random number is acquired and a lottery is performed. When the lottery is won, after the normal symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time, the electric tulip 720, which is a normal electric accessory, is released for a predetermined time, so that the game ball can easily enter the accessory starting port 719. Here, whether the special symbol is a so-called normal game or a probable game, the winning probability of the normal symbol does not change. However, when the time reduction is functioning even in the normal game, or when the probability variation game is in progress (assuming that the time variation state is always accompanied during the probability variation game), the variation time is shortened and the opening time of the electric tulip 720 is reduced. Becomes longer. When the short-time state is functioning, a game ball can easily enter the accessory starting port 719, so that the game can be continued without reducing the number of balls.

  Next, in the first round of the jackpot game, the case where the game state is notified by the operation mode of the opening / closing plate 723 will be described. FIG. 50 is an operation mode selection table of the opening / closing plate 723 for each jackpot type. Further, FIG. 51 shows an opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 in one round for each jackpot type (indicated as 1R in FIG. 51). 7R or 16R probable big hit that gives a lot of prize balls when sudden probability change (hereinafter may be described as sudden) or sudden shortage (may be described as sudden) is almost impossible. The opening-and-closing pattern about is shown.

  Referring to FIG. 51, patterns A1 and B1, patterns A2 and B2, patterns A3 and B3, and patterns A4 and B4 have the same opening / closing pattern of opening / closing plate 723 in the first round. As a result, in the first round of the jackpot game, it is basically possible to determine whether the jackpot game is a sudden or unexpected hit with almost no prize ball, or a 7R or a 16R chance big hit that can expect a large number of prize balls. Have difficulty. However, on the other hand, a certain degree of prediction is made possible for the player by distributing and executing the opening / closing patterns of the opening / closing plates 723 executed in the first round in each jackpot game.

  First, each open / close pattern will be described with reference to FIG. The pattern A1 is an opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 that is executed at the time of a big hit or a big hit. In the first round, after the T1 seconds (for example, 0.2 seconds) where the prize ball is hardly expected are opened, the T5 seconds (for example, 5 seconds) are closed. After T1 seconds are released again in the second round, T5 seconds are closed, and after the jackpot game is finished, the game shifts to a probable game or a short-time game.

  The pattern B1 is an opening / closing pattern that is performed when the 7R probability variation jackpot or 16R probability variation jackpot. The opening and closing pattern is exactly the same as pattern A1 in the first round, and after T3 seconds (the maximum opening time is 30 seconds or 10 balls are awarded to the special prize opening 722) in the second round, it is closed for T4 seconds (for example, 1 second). After that, the third round is opened and T3 seconds are released. In the case of the 7 round probability variation jackpot, this T3 second release is executed 6 times, and in the case of the 16 round probability variation jackpot, it is executed 15 times.

  The pattern A2 is an opening / closing pattern that is executed when a big hit or a big hit. In the first round, after T1 seconds are opened, T2 seconds are closed. After opening for T1 seconds, closing for T5 seconds, then proceeding to the second round, opening for T1 seconds, then closing for T5 seconds, ending the jackpot game, and shifting to a probable game or a short-time game.

  The pattern B2 is an opening / closing pattern that is executed when the 7R probability variation jackpot or 16R probability variation jackpot. In the first round, the opening / closing pattern is exactly the same as the pattern A2. In the second round, after opening for T3 seconds, closing for T4 seconds, then opening again for T3 seconds. In the case of the 7 round probability variation jackpot, this T3 second release is executed 6 times, and in the case of the 16 round probability variation jackpot, it is executed 15 times.

  The pattern A3 is an opening / closing pattern that is executed when a big hit or a big hit. In the first round, after T1 seconds are opened, T2 seconds are closed. Then, after opening again for T1 seconds, it closes for T2 seconds. Further, after T1 seconds are released, T5 seconds are closed, and then the second round is proceeded. After T1 seconds are released, T5 seconds are closed, the jackpot game is terminated, and the game shifts to a probability change game or a short-time game.

  The pattern B3 is an opening / closing pattern executed when the 7R probability variation jackpot or 16R probability variation jackpot. The opening / closing pattern is exactly the same as the pattern A3 in the first round. After the T3 seconds are opened in the second round, the T4 seconds are closed, and then the third round is opened again in the T3 seconds. In the case of the 7 round probability variation jackpot, this T3 second release is executed 6 times, and in the case of the 16 round probability variation jackpot, it is executed 15 times.

  The pattern A4 is an opening / closing pattern that is executed at the time of a big hit or a big hit. In the first round, after T1 seconds are opened, T2 seconds are closed. After repeating this opening and closing three times, T1 seconds are released again, and then T5 seconds are closed, then the second round is entered, T1 seconds are released, T5 seconds are closed, the jackpot game is terminated, and the probable game or short-time game Migrate to

  Pattern B4 is an open / close pattern that is executed when the 7R probability variation jackpot or 16R probability variation jackpot. In the first round, the opening / closing pattern is exactly the same as pattern A4. In the second round, T3 seconds are opened and then T4 seconds are closed. In the case of the 7 round probability variation jackpot, this T3 second release is executed 6 times, and in the case of the 16 round probability variation jackpot, it is executed 15 times.

  The pattern B5 is an open / close pattern that is executed only when the 16R probability variation jackpot. In the first round, after opening for T1 seconds, closing for T6 seconds (for example, 4 seconds), then opening again for T1 seconds, closing to the second round, opening for T3 seconds, and then closing for T4 seconds. Since the closed state continues for a while (T6 seconds) after opening for T1 seconds in the first round, if there is a high probability of a jackpot game type that can not be expected to benefit the player as detailed later in FIG. Although the player is discouraged, the player rejoices in a reversal pattern in which the probability change of 16 rounds is confirmed after the opening of T1 seconds. Here, since the 16-round probability variation jackpot is fixed, the opening of T3 is executed 15 times. The “probability change jackpot” described so far means, for example, that the 16-round probability change jackpot means that after the jackpot game is executed for 16 rounds, the game shifts to a probability variation game.

  That is, a round in which a high-profit game that opens a winning opening only for a time that can be expected to enter the game medium (T3 seconds) is performed only once, and the opening time of the winning opening is shorter than the high-profit game. (T1 second) If a round in which a low profit game is executed at least once is defined as a second round, the patterns A1, A2, A3, and A4 are all composed only of the second round, and the profit is low for the player It is a special game (points to “suddenly probable” or “suddenly short”). On the other hand, the patterns B1, B2, B3, B4, and B5 are special games (referring to “7R jackpot” or “16R jackpot”) that are configured by combining the first and second rounds and have high profits for the player. . In all the patterns shown in FIG. 51, the first round is the second round.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 50, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 executed when each jackpot is won will be described.

  First of all, in the jackpot game, when the winning time is short, which can be said to be the least profitable for the player, the selection ratio is A1> A2> A3, but most of them are open / closed in the first round. One pattern A1 is selected. Also, when the winning is suddenly changed, the bias is less than that when the winning is suddenly shortened, but the selection / execution ratio is A1> A2> A3> A4. In addition, when winning the 7R probability variation jackpot, in the first round, the ratio of selecting and determining whether the number of times of opening and closing the opening / closing plate is 2 times or 3 times is increasing. Further, the 16-round probability variation jackpot, which can be said to be the most profitable for the player, is a selection rate largely biased to the pattern B4 in which the opening / closing plate 723 is opened most frequently. Further, in the case of 16R probability variation big hit, B5 which is a so-called reverse rotation pattern may be selected. The pattern B5 has a closed state for a while (T6 seconds) after the opening / closing plate 723 is opened for T1 seconds, so that the player is less profitable to a player who is suddenly shortened or the like where the pattern A1 is often selected for the player. At the end of the first round, there is a T1 second opening again and the 16th round is confirmed, so the player will be immersed in an unexpected joy.

  The allocation lottery table of FIG. 50 is basically configured such that the greater the number of times the opening / closing plate 723 is opened, the higher the possibility that it will be a jackpot game with a large profit for the player. Which jackpot type is determined is determined by a special symbol determining random number acquired when winning at the starting port 718 or the accessory starting port 719. That is, in this embodiment, whether the game is a special game with a low profit or a special game with a high profit is notified by the operation mode of the second round executed in the first round of the jackpot game.

  In addition, in the seventh embodiment, as the types of special games, there are two types of probability variation jackpots, such as sudden hits, odds, and rounds, but in addition to normal big hits, no short breaks, short breaks, Although not so-called big hit, a small hit or the like that can open the opening / closing plate 723 may be notified by the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 723.

  Next, as an eighth embodiment, an embodiment in which the number of jackpot rounds is notified by an opening pattern of the opening and closing plate 723 in a round in the middle of a jackpot game will be described. Here, a pachinko gaming machine that can execute seven rounds and sixteen rounds will be described. FIG. 52 shows an opening / closing pattern selection table executed for each round number. FIG. 53 shows the opening / closing pattern.

  From the first round to the sixth round, a jackpot game is executed as shown in FIG. The notification of whether the big hit game continues up to 16 rounds or ends in the 7th round is executed by the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 executed in the seventh round.

  First, the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that T1 to T6 have the same values as in FIG. First, C1 and D1 are released once in the seventh round for T1 seconds. The opening / closing pattern of the seventh round is exactly the same for C1 and D1, and at this point, the player does not know whether the jackpot game will end in the seventh round or continue up to the 16th round. It becomes clear whether or not the jackpot round will continue at the end of 7R. In addition, C2 and D2 are released twice in the seventh round for T1 seconds. The opening / closing pattern of the seventh round is exactly the same for C2 and D2, and at this point in time, the player does not know whether the jackpot game will end in the seventh round or continue up to the 16th round. It becomes clear whether or not the jackpot round will continue at the end of 7R. C3 and D3 are opened for T1 seconds three times in the seventh round. The opening / closing pattern of the seventh round is exactly the same for C3 and D3. At this point, the player does not know whether the jackpot game will end in the seventh round or continue until the 16th round. It becomes clear whether or not the jackpot round will continue at the end of 7R. Also, C4 and D4 are released 4 times in the 7th round for T1 seconds. The opening / closing pattern of the seventh round is exactly the same for C4 and D4. However, in the present embodiment, the D3 pattern does not actually exist, and when D4 is executed, 16 rounds of big hit is confirmed. D5 is also a 16-round continuation confirmation pattern. D5 is released once for T1 seconds immediately after the start of the seventh round. After that, since the closed state continues for T7 seconds (for example, 10 seconds), as will be described later, most of the opening of the opening and closing plate is a big hit of 7 rounds, so the player is disappointed, but just before the end of the 7th round When the opening / closing plate 723 is opened once more for T1 seconds, the 16-round jackpot is confirmed, and the player is delighted.

  FIG. 52 shows an opening / closing pattern selection table of the opening / closing plate 723 in the seventh round when the big hit is 7 rounds and when the big hit is 16 rounds. When winning the seventh round big hit, the selection table is largely biased to C1 and C2 where the opening / closing plate is opened less frequently. On the other hand, when the 16-round jackpot is won, the D4 pattern in which half is determined to be the 16-round jackpot is selected. In addition, the revival pattern for D5 is also a 16-round jackpot. Incidentally, for example, the distribution ratio of the jackpot round here is 7 rounds: 16 rounds = 1: 1.

  That is, the seventh round jackpot in this embodiment is a low-number special game with a relatively small number of rounds, and the 16 round jackpot is a high-number special game with a relatively large number of rounds. In addition, the second round is executed in at least the last round of 7 round jackpots and the 7th round of 16 round jackpots (the round corresponding to the last round of 7 round jackpots).

  And the expectation degree of whether it is a big hit of 7 rounds or a 16 round big hit is alert | reported by the operation | movement aspect of the 2nd round performed in the 7th round. Specifically, referring to FIG. 52, when winning the seventh round jackpot, it is easy to select a pattern with a small number of times of opening and closing the opening / closing plate 723 in the second round, and when winning the 16 round jackpot, A pattern having a large number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing plate 723 in the second round is easily selected.

  Next, as a ninth embodiment, an embodiment will be described in which the game state after the jackpot is notified by the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 in the final round of the jackpot game. Referring to FIG. 54, until the 15th round, the open / close plate is operated as shown in FIG. The game state after the end of the big hit game is notified by the opening / closing pattern in the 16th round of the final round.

  With reference to FIG. 54, the opening / closing pattern in the 16th round will be described. T1 to T5 are set to the same values as in FIG. E1 is released once for T1 seconds immediately after entering the 16th round, and then the big hit game ends without releasing. E2 opens for T1 seconds in the 16th round, then closes for T2 seconds, then opens again for T1 seconds, and then the jackpot game ends in the closed state. E3 is opened three times for T1 seconds with the closed state of T2 seconds in the 16th round, and then the jackpot game ends in the closed state. E4 is released 16 times in the 16th round with a T2 second closed state sandwiched between each T1 second, and then the jackpot game ends in the closed state. E5 is opened for T1 seconds immediately after the start of the 16th round, and then closed for T8 seconds (for example, 12 seconds), then closed for T1 seconds just before the end of the jackpot game, and then closes the jackpot game.

  FIG. 55 is a selection table according to the number of short and long times after the jackpot game, in which the jackpot game is common with 16 rounds. When the number of time reductions is 0, that is, there is no time reduction, the weighting table is such that a gaming state with a small number of times of opening for T1 seconds is easily selected. When the number of time reductions is 50, the number of opening times 1 to 3 is a table that can be easily selected almost evenly. When the number of time reductions is 100, the table has a selection probability of E1 <E2 <E3. When the time-saving state continues until the next big hit is won, the selection probability is E1 <E2 <E3 <E4, and the open table having a large number of releases is easily selected. Of these, E4 is determined to continue for a short time until the next big win. Furthermore, E5 opens for T1 seconds immediately after the start of the 16th round, and then closes for T8 seconds (for example, 12 seconds), then opens and closes for T1 seconds just before the end of the jackpot game, and ends the jackpot game. It will be confirmed that the shortage will continue until the next jackpot is won. This E5 is discouraged by thinking that the closed state continues for a while after the T1 second opening / closing plate 723 is opened immediately after the start of the 16th round, so that the player thinks that the opening once pattern is relatively less profitable. Opening right before the end of the round, I am delighted that it will be determined that the shortage will continue until the next big win is won. By the way, in this embodiment, among the jackpot winning (for example, the jackpot winning probability 1/350), the selection rate for the number of times reduced is 5% for 0 times, 40% for 50 times, 54% for 100 times, and continues until the next jackpot Is 1%.

  FIG. 56 is a selection table for notifying whether or not the jackpot game is common to the 16th round and whether or not the game is shifted to the probability change state after the jackpot game. Normally, when a big hit is won, the selection probability of the opening / closing pattern is E1> E2> E3, and the table is biased toward the one where the opening / closing plate 723 is opened less frequently. On the other hand, when winning the probable big hit, the selection probability is E1 <E2 <E3 <E4, and the table is more concentrated on the number of times the opening / closing plate 723 is opened, and when E4 is executed, After the jackpot ends, it will be confirmed that the game will change to a probable game. Further, even in the so-called resurgence pattern of E5, it is determined that the game shifts to the probable game after the jackpot. Incidentally, the probability variation entry rate after the jackpot in this embodiment is 60%. The jackpot probability is, for example, 1/350 at normal time and 1/35 at probability change.

  That is, in the open / close pattern shown in FIG. 54, the second round is executed in the last round (the 16th round). Then, the game-related information (the number of time reductions, the presence or absence of probability change, etc.) after the big hit game is notified by the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing plate 723 in the second round.

  Specifically, referring to FIG. 55, the smaller the number of assigned time reductions, the easier it is to select a pattern with less number of opening / closing of the opening / closing plate 723 in the second round. A pattern having a large number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing plate 723 in the second round is easily selected.

  Referring to FIG. 56, in the normal state (no change in probability), a pattern with a small number of times of opening and closing the opening and closing plate 723 in the second round is easily selected, and in the case of a certain change, the opening and closing plate in the second round. A pattern 723 with a large number of opening and closing times is easily selected.

  In FIG. 57, an example of an effect (promotion effect) executed by the liquid crystal display unit or the like in synchronism with the execution of the notification by the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 will be described based on the seventh embodiment.

  First, an example of the effect of the upper pattern A1 will be described. The jackpot here is a so-called sudden shortage of time, where no promotion by production has occurred. First, at the start of the first round of the jackpot game, the message “short time entry” is displayed on the liquid crystal screen. Along with the opening timing of the opening / closing plate of T1, a line of lightning is displayed (a). As a result, a cracked image is displayed on the liquid crystal screen (b), but the screen is not destroyed in the end, and the characters “short time entry” are continuously displayed until the end of the first round (c), In the second round, T1 is released only once (d), and after the second round, the game shifts to a short-time game.

  Next, the promotion effect of the pattern A2 in the middle of FIG. 57 will be described. Here is a case where a so-called sudden probability change is won. At the start of the first round of the jackpot game, characters appearing on the liquid crystal screen as if the player suddenly won the short-term jackpot called “Time rushing” is displayed. Here, a lightning bolt is displayed in synchronization with the first opening T1 of the opening / closing plate (a). Immediately after that, an image with a slight crack on the screen is displayed. Thereafter, two lightning bolts are displayed in synchronism with the second opening / closing opening T1 of the first round (b). Immediately thereafter, the first image develops and a large crack is displayed on the screen. Then, an image that breaks the screen at the end of the first round is displayed (c), and a character “probability change entry” is displayed at the start of the second round (d). After the end of the second round, the game shifts to a probability change game.

  Next, the promotion effect of pattern B4 in the lower part of FIG. 57 will be described. Here, it is a case where 16 rounds probable big hit is won. At the start of the first round of the jackpot game, characters such as “probability rush” as if the game was suddenly won are displayed. Here, a lightning bolt is displayed in synchronization with the first opening T1 of the opening / closing plate (a). Immediately after that, an image with a slight crack on the screen is displayed. Thereafter, two lightning bolts are displayed in synchronism with the second opening / closing opening T1 of the first round (b). Immediately after that, it develops from the first image and a larger crack is displayed on the screen. Thereafter, three lightning bolts are displayed in synchronization with the third opening / closing opening T1 of the first round (c). Immediately after that, it develops from the second image, and even larger cracks are displayed on the screen. Thereafter, four lightning bolts are displayed in synchronization with the fourth opening / closing opening T1 of the first round (d). Immediately thereafter, the image developed from the third image, and even larger cracks are displayed on the screen. Then, an image that breaks the screen at the end of the first round is displayed (e), and at the start of the second round, a character appears and a big round of 16 rounds (the promotion effect is executed in the first round, so the remaining is 15 rounds) An image notifying that the player has been won is displayed (f).

  As described above, in the promotion effect, at the start of the first round of the jackpot game, a display of winning the jackpot game having only profit less than the special game won is performed. Then, in synchronization with the opening of the opening / closing plate 723, a lightning bolt corresponding to the number of times of opening is displayed. Notify the game. When the jackpot game that is actually won from the start of the first round of the jackpot game is displayed, even if the lightning effect is executed, the screen is not broken and the original jackpot game is notified as it is.

  Next, basic control processing executed by the main control unit 810 in the present invention is shown in FIG. A description will be made on the assumption that one game ball has entered the start port 718 or the accessory start port 719. First, when a game ball enters the start port 718 or the accessory start port 719, the big hit lottery random number, the big hit symbol lottery random number, and the like are acquired. Then, when the special symbol variation based on the game ball is executed, a lottery for determining whether or not the game is a big hit is executed based on the random number for the big hit acquired at the time of entering the starting opening (ST1). If the jackpot lottery is not won, the special symbol display unit 724 displays a lost symbol and the process ends. If the jackpot lottery is won (ST1), then the jackpot symbol selection lottery is executed (ST2), and the selected special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 724. The jackpot game type is determined by this special symbol, but this special symbol display is displayed in a state in which it is difficult for the player to determine the special game type by 7 segments or a plurality of lamps.

  Next, the selected jackpot game is executed (ST3). In a predetermined round of the jackpot game, the opening / closing pattern of the selected winning prize opening is executed based on the jackpot type. When the jackpot game ends, the game state is controlled according to the selected jackpot type, and the game is continued.

  The sub-control unit 820 at the time of the series of processing receives the jackpot winning signal and the jackpot symbol signal, and executes an effect corresponding to the jackpot game type selected by the main control unit, for example, on the liquid crystal display unit 714. At that time, the sound and decoration light controlled by the sub-control unit 830 are executed in conjunction with the effect executed by the liquid crystal display unit 714.

  In addition, in FIG. 51, FIG. 53 and FIG. 54, a notification that suggests a jackpot game type was performed in a predetermined round using a short time (T1 second) in which a prize ball cannot be expected and a closing time of T2. T1 and T2 may change. For example, as shown in FIG. 59, by changing T1 and T2 and providing an opening pattern in which a game ball can be expected to enter a big winning opening, a special game type is estimated by notification, and the timing matches. , You can create a game that you can expect a corresponding prize ball. Here, the opening time of the opening / closing plate 723 is different from T1 <T12 <13, and the closing time is also different from T22 <T23 <T21. In addition, here, it is assumed that the greater the number of times of opening, the higher the possibility that a special game advantageous to the player is selected.

  In another embodiment, the type of special game can be notified by the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 using a plurality of rounds. Further, the round in which the opening / closing pattern is generated may be changed. For example, the later the notification round, the higher the possibility that a special game advantageous to the player is likely to be made, it is possible to perform notification indicating that the special game type is won.

  Next, still another embodiment (eleventh and thirteenth embodiments) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 60 is a front view showing an external configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 701 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine 701 has a front door 703 attached to a base frame 702 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front door 703 is formed with a substantially circular window 704 that opens at the top. A transparent plate such as a glass plate is fitted in the window 704, and the game board 705 provided on the back side can be visually recognized through the transparent plate.

  Below the front door 703, a ball receiver (ball tray) 706 for storing game balls as game media is arranged. The game balls stored in the ball receiver 706 are supplied one by one to a launching device (not shown) provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 701. A handle 707 is provided on the right side of the ball receiver 706. When the player holds the handle 707 and rotates it around the axis, the game ball is moved from the launcher toward the game board 705 at predetermined intervals. One ball is fired at a time.

  Push buttons 708, 709, and 710 that operate as operation means are disposed below the game board 705. The push buttons 708, 709, and 710 are used during the jackpot game, for example, when the player himself operates one of the effects displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 714, which will be described later, to select a subsequent effect, for example. The In addition, speakers 711 and 712 for generating sound effects are provided on the left and right of the area located below the game board 705 on the front surface of the gaming machine.

  FIG. 61 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 705 shown in FIG. On the periphery of the game board 705, a substantially arc-shaped guide rail 713 for guiding the game ball launched from the launching device to the upper left portion of the game board 705 is disposed. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted on the game board 705, and a game ball released upward from the upper left side of the game board 705 along the guide rail 713 runs along the board surface of the game board 705. Then, it collides with many obstacle nails and falls downward.

  A liquid crystal display unit 714, which is an example of a variable display device, is disposed almost at the center of the game board 705. The liquid crystal display unit 714 displays the symbol variation including the reach effect (in FIG. 61, the symbol is omitted). Numbers such as 1, 2, 3... Are used for the design, but letters such as alphabets and character designs can be used. Note that a variable display device such as a cathode ray tube or a rotating reel may be used instead of the liquid crystal display unit 714.

  Below the liquid crystal display unit 714, a starting winning opening 718 and an accessory starting port 719 are arranged, which allow a game ball to enter and trigger a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) by entering the ball. The accessory starting port 719 includes an electric tulip (so-called electric Chu) 720. During normal times, the accessory starting port 719 is closed, making it difficult for a game ball to enter. That is, in normal times, the blades 720a and 720b of the electric tulip 720 are narrowed close to each other, and the tips of the blades 720a and 720b are close to each other with a predetermined gap that makes it difficult to enter the ball with the start winning opening 718. It has become. On the left side of the liquid crystal display unit 714, there is provided a normal symbol start gate 721 which is a specific area that triggers the normal symbol lottery by entering the ball.

  When a game ball enters the start winning opening 718 or the accessory start port 719, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are given to the player, and the player describes a special game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game). A bonus game lottery for determining whether or not the game can be executed and a special symbol lottery for determining the content of the game. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery is displayed as a symbol in the special symbol display unit 724. Based on the lottery result indicated by the symbol, the opening mode of the big winning opening in the jackpot game to be described later is determined.

  Three effect symbols are scrolled and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 714. The display on the liquid crystal display unit 714 starts to change in response to the game ball entering the start winning opening 718 or the accessory start opening 719, and changes in the background image, appearance of characters, changes in the production pattern, etc. are displayed. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the three effect symbols that are scrolling are stopped in order. The jackpot lottery result is also displayed by a combination of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 714 when the display of the three symbols is stopped for easy understanding by the player.

  Below the accessory starting port 719, for example, a special winning port (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a big winning port) 722, which is formed in a rectangular shape which is long on the left and right sides and allows a plurality of game balls to enter at the same time, is disposed. ing. In relation to the special prize opening 722, an opening / closing plate 723 that can be opened and closed in an open state for guiding the game ball to the special prize opening 722 and a closed state for preventing the game ball from entering the special prize opening 722 is provided. . That is, the opening / closing plate 723 can block the special prize opening 722 in a state along the board surface of the game board 705 and prevent the game ball from entering the special prize opening 722. The special prize opening 722 is opened by falling on the front side around a pivot shaft (not shown) arranged along the lower edge of the prize opening 722, and falls on the special prize opening 722. A game ball can be introduced into the special winning opening 722. As will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of types of operation modes of the opening / closing plate 723 in the big hit round. The opening / closing plate 723 is driven by a driving source such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the opening / closing plate 723 via a link mechanism or the like, and can be operated in various opening / closing modes.

  A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to a ball receiver 706 shown in FIG. 60 as a prize ball by a prize ball payout device (not shown) for entering a game ball into the special prize opening 722. When the big hit game is entered, the opening / closing plate 723 is opened, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening 722, so that the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display unit 714, a windmill 727 for influencing the flow of game balls is arranged. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 705, two normal winning ports 728 to which a prize ball is given for a game ball entered are arranged on the left side and one on the right side (three in total). The game balls (out balls) that have not entered the start winning port 718, the accessory starting port 719, the special winning port 722, and the normal winning port 728 are out of the board from the out ball collection port 729 formed at the lower part of the game board 705. Discharged.

  Furthermore, an effect lamp L for providing a decoration effect is provided on the upper part of the liquid crystal display unit 714, and a light emitting unit (not shown) such as a lamp for raising the game atmosphere in the pachinko gaming machine 701 is provided on the liquid crystal. It is arranged on the upper part of the display unit 714.

  A special symbol display unit 724, a normal symbol display unit 725, a special symbol hold display unit 726, and a normal symbol hold display unit 727 are provided on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display unit 714. The special symbol display unit 724 uses a 7-segment display, and performs a segment display indicating a special symbol lottery result for each start winning prize. For example, red and green light emitting diodes are used for the normal symbol display unit 725, and a lottery is performed when a game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 721, and when the lottery is won, The red light emitting diode is turned on, and the blades 720a and 720b of the electric tulip 720 are opened for a predetermined time and number of times. On the other hand, the green light-emitting diode lights up when it is off. Each of the special symbol hold display unit 726 and the normal symbol hold display unit 727 uses a 7-segment display, and displays the number of game balls holding the result display regarding the special symbol and the normal symbol lottery.

  FIG. 62 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 701 in the embodiment of the present invention. 62, the control unit 800 includes I / O ports 801A and 801B, driver circuits 802, 803, and 804, a main control unit 810, a first sub control unit 820, and a relay board 840. The I / O port 801A includes a main control unit 810, a start port sensor 731 corresponding to the start port 718 of the input unit 730, an accessory start port sensor 732 corresponding to the accessory start port, and a prize winning port sensor. 733, the gate sensor 734, and the normal winning port sensors 741, 742, and 743 provided in each of the plurality of normal winning ports 728, and the driver circuits 802, 803, and 804 drive the output unit 760.

  The main control unit (first game control means) 810 is for controlling the basic operation of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 701, and is a lottery means, a special game transition means, a special game type as the center of the control. CPU 811 that operates as a determining means, winning device change control means, game information notifying means (corresponding to “game related information notifying means” in the first embodiment) and change mode selecting means, and a random number generator for performing a big hit lottery And a microcomputer including a ROM 812 storing program software for controlling a game and a RAM 813 in which data necessary for control is written. The ROM 812, which is a special game type storage means or a transition mode storage means, corresponds to the special prize opening control program 814 and the special prize opening release data table 815 (corresponding to the “special electric accessory operation pattern storage area 118” in the first embodiment). Included). The RAM 813 includes a special winning opening execution release mode temporary storage area 816 and a game state storage area 817.

  Based on the signal input from the input unit 730 via the I / O port 801A, the main control unit 810 sends commands and data corresponding to the lottery result to the first sub control unit 820 via the relay board 840. A special symbol display unit 724 which is a lottery result display means included in the output unit 760 via the driver circuit 802, a normal symbol display unit 725, a special symbol hold display unit 726, and a normal symbol A control signal is given to the hold display unit 727, the start opening accessory driving unit 761, and the special winning opening accessory driving unit 762. The start port drive unit 761 opens and closes the blades 720a and 720b of the electric tulip 720 shown in FIG. The special winning opening accessory driving unit 762 opens and closes the opening / closing plate 723 of the special winning opening 722. The lottery process performed based on the start winning is executed by the CPU 811.

When the CPU 811 of the main control unit wins a special game (bonus game) as a result of the jackpot lottery, the winning game opening mode to be executed is determined from the winning game opening mode data table 815 in accordance with the determined special symbol type. Is selected and executed in a predetermined round of special games.
The first sub-control unit 820 controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 714 via the driver circuit 803, and is configured by a microcomputer including a CPU 821 that operates as an effect display execution unit, a ROM 822, and a RAM 823. Yes.

  The CPU 821 receives various commands according to the lottery result from the CPU 811 and performs various effects. In addition, during the jackpot game, the CPU 821 displays an effect image on the liquid crystal display unit 714 in accordance with, for example, a winning opening opening mode selected and executed by the CPU 811. That is, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 714 as an effect display means in conjunction with the opening state of the opening / closing plate 723 determined by the main control unit 810 according to the gaming state.

  The first sub control unit 820 is provided with sensor signals from the left push button sensor 751, the middle push button sensor 752, and the right push button sensor 753 of the input unit 730 via the I / O port 801B. The first sub control unit 820 is connected to a second sub control unit 830 that transmits and receives data bidirectionally. The second sub-control unit 830 controls the speakers 711 and 712 and the effect lamp L for producing the decoration effect via the driver circuit 804, and includes a CPU 831, a ROM 832, and a RAM 833.

  The input unit 730 includes a start opening sensor 731, an accessory start opening sensor 732, a big winning opening sensor 733, a gate sensor 734, and normal winning opening sensors 741, 742 provided in each of the plurality of normal winning openings 728. 743, a left push button sensor 751 provided in relation to the push button 708, a middle push button sensor 752 provided in relation to the push button 709, and a right push button sensor 753 provided in relation to the push button 710. Including.

  The start opening sensor 731 detects the entry of a game ball into the start winning opening 718, and the accessory start opening sensor 732 detects the entry of the game ball into the accessory start winning opening 719, and the big winning opening sensor In step 733, the player enters the special winning opening 722. The gate sensor 734 detects that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol start gate 721. The normal winning opening sensors 741, 742, and 743 detect the entry of game balls into the plurality of normal winning openings 728, respectively. The left push button sensor 751, the middle push button sensor 752, and the right push button sensor 753 detect that each of the push buttons 708, 709, and 710 has been pushed.

  FIG. 63 shows an operation mode of the opening / closing plate 723 of the special winning opening 722 when a general so-called sudden probability change and seven-round probability change are won. The sudden probability change in FIG. 63 (a) is that the opening time (T1) of the opening / closing plate 723 of the special prize opening 722 is very short (for example, 0.2 seconds) and the opening time is 2 seconds (closing time T2). 2 times (that is, 2 rounds), and at that time, for example, a special effect that attracts the player's eyes is given on the liquid crystal display unit 714, making it difficult for the player to notice the operation of the opening and closing plate, as if suddenly the probability variation game It appears to have entered. At this time, the opening time of the opening / closing plate 723 is so short that a winning of a game ball can hardly be expected. On the other hand, FIG. 63 (b) shows an example of a jackpot game in which a large amount of normally won prize balls can be expected. At this time, the opening time of the opening / closing plate 723 in each round is, for example, 30 seconds at the maximum, or if there are 10 balls in the special prize opening 722, the opening is completed. Here, an example of a 7-round jackpot game is shown, but a 16-round jackpot game described later is a game in which T3 is released 16 times. In FIG. 63, for example, “1 round” is described as “1R”. The same description is made in the subsequent drawings. In the present invention, the restriction mode special game means a sudden probability change or a sudden time reduction in which a game ball can hardly be expected, and the normal mode special game means at least one round in which a game ball can be expected. It means that it includes jackpots having rounds, 16 round jackpots, 7 round jackpots, 8 round jackpots, and the like. Based on this point, the embodiment will be described below.

  The eleventh embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 64 shows the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine described as the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. (A) shows special design related specifications. The special symbol is that when a game ball enters the start port 718 or the accessory start port 719, the big hit lottery random number and the big hit game type lottery random number are acquired, and if the big hit lottery random number value matches the big hit random number value The type of the jackpot game is determined using the random number for the jackpot game type lottery. The jackpot probability of the special symbol is 1/100, and the distribution rate is as shown in FIG. The probability of hitting a special symbol is 1/200. In the figure, the 7R jackpot is a combined value including the 7R normal jackpot and the 7R probability variable jackpot. Similarly, what is indicated as 16R jackpot is a combined value including 16R normal jackpot and 16R probability variable jackpot. The jackpot probability rises to 1/10 during the probability variation, but the small hit probability does not vary. The sudden time reduction here means that the opening / closing plate 723 is the same as in FIG. 63, and after the two-round jackpot game is finished, the probability is 1/100, that is, the same as the normal time, and the special symbol and the normal symbol are in the time-saving state. That is. At this time, the upper limit is limited to 100 special lottery lotteries. The sudden short time (ST) ST in FIG. 64 (a) means that there is an upper limit to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol. If the jackpot is not won even after 100 short-time states, the short-time state ends and the game returns to the so-called normal game. “Part 1” of “variable time 1 second excluding 1 part” in the short-time state is a case where a winning lottery is won or an effect with a long fluctuation time such as reach is selected.

  FIG. 64 (b) shows normal symbol related specifications. For the normal symbol, when the game ball passes the normal symbol start gate 721, a random number is acquired and a lottery is performed. When the lottery is won, after the normal symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time, the electric tulip 720, which is a normal electric accessory, is released for a predetermined time, so that the game ball can easily enter the accessory starting port 719. Here, whether the special symbol is a so-called normal game or a probable game, the winning probability of the normal symbol does not change. However, when the time reduction is functioning even in the normal game, or when the probability variation game is in progress (assuming that the time variation state is always accompanied during the probability variation game), the variation time is shortened and the opening time of the electric tulip 720 is reduced. Becomes longer. When the short-time state is functioning, a game ball can easily enter the accessory starting port 719, so that the game can be continued without reducing the number of balls.

  FIG. 65 shows a special symbol indicating a specific lottery result in the case where a special lottery random number for a big hit lottery and a random lottery random number for a big hit game type are acquired and both random numbers are determined (in the figure and the following special figure). Is the probability of being determined. The types of special symbols are respectively determined for each of the big hits or the small hits, and in the figure, 28 types are shown as examples. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening selected when each special symbol is determined is also shown in the drawing. In the case of losing, the grand prize opening is not opened, so “None” is indicated in the figure. This release pattern will be described later.

  FIG. 66 shows an apparent table in which the operation mode of the opening / closing plate 723 is selected as a result for each type of jackpot or jackpot as a result of determining a specific special symbol as shown in FIG. 65 in the normal gaming state. Is shown. As shown in this table, for example, when the sudden working time is determined as the lottery result, the sudden working time of the open patterns A1, A2, and A3 appears with an apparent ratio of 70%, 20%, and 10%. Since other lottery results also show the same thing, explanation is omitted here. The numbers attached to the appearance patterns shown here indicate the ratio of each type of prize, and the appearance ratio between prizes, for example, the magnitude of the appearance ratio of sudden shortening and sudden probability change is shown. It is not a consideration. Furthermore, although not shown in the figure, during the probability fluctuation, the appearance probability of sudden shortening, sudden probability change, 7R · 16R jackpot will naturally rise, but the probability of small hit will be maintained in the same way as the normal state, so the apparent Looking at the appearance ratio between prizes, the probability of appearance per hit is significantly reduced while the probability is changing. 67 shows an opening pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 for one round (indicated as 1R in FIG. 67) for each type of big hit or small hit. In the case of a sudden probability change (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “accuracy”), sudden shortening (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “accident”), or a small win An opening pattern for a 7R or 16R jackpot as a normal mode special game that allows a large amount of prize balls to be obtained is shown.

  In FIG. 67, the opening pattern for 7R or 16R jackpot is shown by omitting the predetermined round and subsequent rounds, but for these omitted opening patterns, the opening and closing in the same manner as the previous round is performed until the final round. Is intended to be In addition, although there is no concept of round for small hits, in the figure, the operation for small hits is illustrated as “1 operation”.

  Referring to FIG. 67, patterns A1 and B1, patterns A2 and B2, patterns A3 and B3, and patterns A4 and B4 have exactly the same opening pattern of first round opening / closing plate 723. As a result, in the first round of the jackpot game, this jackpot game is a special game in which the prize ball is rarely expected as a special game in a restricted mode, or in a normal mode where a large number of prize balls can be expected. It is basically difficult to determine whether the special game is 7R jackpot or 16R jackpot. However, on the other hand, as shown in FIG. 66, a certain amount of prediction is made by the player by apparently deviating and distributing the opening pattern of the opening and closing plate 723 executed in the first round for each jackpot game. To make it possible.

  First, each release pattern will be described with reference to FIG. The pattern A1 is an opening pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 that is executed when a smash hit big hit, a struck big hit, or a small hit. In the first round, in the first round, the T1 seconds (for example, 0.2 seconds) where the award ball can hardly be expected are opened and then closed for T5 seconds (for example, 5 seconds). In the second round, after opening again for T1 seconds, it closes for T5 seconds and ends the jackpot game. In the case of a small hit, an opening is performed in the same manner as the opening mode in the case of a collision or a collision upon receipt of one operation signal. For this reason, even if the open pattern of the pattern A1 is confirmed, it is difficult to determine whether it is a sudden or sudden hit or a small hit. However, as shown in FIG. 66, according to the respective lottery results, the opening patterns of the opening and closing plates 723 executed in the first and second rounds are apparently deviated and distributed. One is possible. In the case of a sudden hit or a hit, after the opening pattern is finished, the state shifts to a probability change state and a short time state, respectively.

  The pattern B1 is an open pattern that is performed when the 7R jackpot or 16R jackpot. The opening pattern is exactly the same as pattern A1 in the first round. In the second round, T3 seconds (maximum opening time 30 seconds or 10 balls in the special prize opening 722) are opened, and then T4 seconds (for example, 1 second) are closed. After that, the third round is opened and T3 seconds are released. In the case of 7 round jackpots, this T3 second release is executed 6 times, and in the case of 16 round jackpots, 15 times.

  The pattern A2 is an open pattern that is executed when a big hit or a big hit or a small hit. In the first round, after T1 seconds are opened, T2 seconds are closed. Then, after opening for T1 seconds, closing for T5 seconds, proceed to the second round, opening for T1 seconds, then closing for T5 seconds, and end the jackpot game. In the case of a small hit, the same opening is performed based on one operation signal as described above. In the case of a rush or a collision, the game shifts to a probability-changing game and a short-time game after completion. In the case of a small hit, the normal state is maintained.

  The pattern B2 is an open pattern that is performed when the 7R jackpot or 16R jackpot. In the first round, the opening pattern is exactly the same as pattern A2. In the second round, after opening for T3 seconds, closing for T4 seconds, then opening again for T3 seconds. In the case of 7 round jackpots, this T3 second release is executed 6 times, and in the case of 16 round jackpots, 15 times.

  The pattern A3 is an opening pattern that is executed when a big hit or a big hit or a small hit is made. In the first round, after T1 seconds are opened, T2 seconds are closed. Then, after opening again for T1 seconds, it closes for T2 seconds. Furthermore, after T1 seconds are released, T5 seconds are closed, and then the second round is proceeded. After T1 seconds are released, T5 seconds are closed and the jackpot game is ended. In the case of a small hit, the same opening is performed based on one operation signal as described above. In the case of a rush and a collision, the game shifts to a probability-changing game and a short-time game, respectively.

  Pattern B3 is an open pattern that is executed when 7R jackpot or 16R jackpot. The opening pattern is exactly the same as the pattern A3 in the first round. After the T3 seconds are released in the second round, the T4 seconds are closed, then the third round and the T3 seconds are released. In the case of 7 round jackpots, this T3 second release is executed 6 times, and in the case of 16 round jackpots, 15 times.

  The pattern A4 is an opening pattern that is executed when a big hit is made. In the first round, after T1 seconds are opened, T2 seconds are closed. After repeating this opening and closing three times, T1 seconds are released again, then T5 seconds are closed, and then the second round is entered. After T1 seconds are opened, T5 seconds are closed, the jackpot game is terminated, and the game changes to probable game .

  Pattern B4 is an open pattern that is executed when 7R jackpot or 16R jackpot. In the first round, the opening pattern is exactly the same as the pattern A4, and in the second round, after opening for T3 seconds, it is closed for T4 seconds. In the case of 7 round jackpots, this T3 second release is executed 6 times, and in the case of 16 round jackpots, 15 times.

  Pattern B5 is an open pattern that is executed only when the 16R probability variation jackpot. In the first round, after opening for T1 seconds, closing for T6 seconds (for example, 4 seconds), then opening again for T1 seconds, closing to the second round, opening for T3 seconds, and then closing for T4 seconds. Since the closed state continues for a while (T6 seconds) after opening for T1 seconds in the first round, if there is a high possibility of a jackpot game type that cannot be expected to benefit the player as detailed later in FIG. Although the player is discouraged, the player is rejoiced by the reversal pattern in which the probability change of 16 rounds is confirmed at the opening of T1 second. Here, since the 16-round probability variation jackpot is fixed, the opening of T3 is executed 15 times. The “probability change jackpot” described so far means, for example, that the 16-round probability change jackpot means that after the jackpot game is executed for 16 rounds, the game shifts to a probability variation game.

  In other words, the first round is a round in which a high-profit game is opened only for a time that can be expected to enter a game medium. If a round that is executed at least once is defined as a second round, each of the patterns A1, A2, A3, and A4 is composed of only the second round, and a special game (“sudden probability change” or "Suddenly short"). On the other hand, the patterns B1, B2, B3, B4, and B5 are special games (referring to “7R jackpot” or “16R jackpot”) that are configured by combining the first and second rounds and have high profits for the player. . In all the patterns shown in FIG. 51, the first round is the second round.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 66, the opening pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 that appears when each jackpot is won will be described.

  First, among the jackpot games, when the winning time is short, which is said to be the least profitable for the player, the appearance ratio of the open pattern is A1> A2> A3, but most of them open and close in the first round A pattern A1 appears in which the plate is released once. In addition, when sudden winning is selected, the appearance ratio of the open pattern is A1 <A2 <A3 <A4, and the magnitude relationship is opposite to the sudden shortening. In addition, when winning a small hit, the appearance ratio of the open pattern is A1> A2> A3. Special games of limited mode such as accuracy / impact, and small hits have the same open pattern mode, but when a specific open pattern appears, there is a random, hit, small hit The ratio of how much is included (hereinafter referred to as the appearance ratio) differs for each open pattern. For example, when an open pattern of pattern A1 appears, there is a high possibility that this pattern suddenly shows a short time or a small hit. On the other hand, when an open pattern of pattern A3 appears, compared to pattern A1. There is a high possibility that this pattern suddenly shows a probable change. By setting the appearance ratio in this way, even when a special game with a limited mode with relatively little profit is performed, it is possible to give an expectation to the mode of the open pattern of the open / close plate 723, and to enhance the interest. effective.

  In addition, when the 7R jackpot is won, in the first round, the ratio of the number of opening / closing of the opening / closing plate being selected twice or three is increasing. Further, the 16-round jackpot that can be said to be the most profitable for the player has a selection rate that is largely biased to the pattern B4 in which the opening / closing plate 723 is opened most frequently. Further, in the case of 16R probability variation big hit, B5 which is a so-called reverse rotation pattern may be selected. The pattern B5 has a closed state for a while (T6 seconds) after the opening / closing plate 723 is opened for T1 seconds, so that the player is less profitable to a player who is suddenly shortened or the like where the pattern A1 is often selected for the player. At the end of the first round, there is a T1 second opening again and the 16th round is confirmed, so the player will be immersed in an unexpected joy. That is, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation as to whether the game is a special game with a low profit or a special game with a high profit is notified by the operation mode of the second round executed in the first round of the jackpot game. Yes.

  In this embodiment, the open / close plate 723 opens and closes in the same manner of operation as the second round (patterns A1, A2, A3) even when a small win (specific prize) is won. That is, whether the player who has seen any of the patterns A1, A2 or A3 is a special game with a limited mode with a bonus that shifts to a bonus game (indicating “probability” or “short time”) after the end of the jackpot game, It cannot be specified whether the prize is a specific prize (small hit) that does not shift to a game. As a result, it is possible to give a pleasure of inferring whether the game is a special game with a bonus restricted mode or a specific prize according to the action mode of the winning combination in the second round, and the player can determine whether to end the game. This is not possible, and the availability factor of the pachinko gaming machine 701 is improved. Here, “small hit” refers to “medium hit” in the first to third embodiments, and is a different concept from “small hit” in the fifth embodiment.

  The table showing the apparent appearance probability shown in FIG. 66 is basically configured such that the greater the number of times the opening / closing plate 723 is opened, the higher the possibility that it will be a jackpot game with a large profit for the player. In addition, for special games in a restricted mode such as a probability of hit or a collision, the probability of winning a small hit in a similar open mode is set higher for a mode with a smaller number of times of opening. As a result, the gaming state after the release pattern appears can be associated with the release pattern. In addition, since there is a special game in the normal mode with the same opening pattern until halfway, it is possible to simultaneously have a sense of expectation for playing and a sense of expectation regarding the transition of the game state. As described above, which jackpot type is determined is determined by a special symbol determining random number acquired when winning at the starting port 718 or the accessory starting port 719.

  In the above embodiment, as an award for setting an opening pattern similar to the special game in the restricted mode, the open / close plate 723 can be opened without the operation of the condition device, that is, the jackpot flag is not established. Although an example of using a small hit is shown as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two rounds of a normal big hit having the same number of times of opening as sudden probability change and sudden shortage may be used. In this case, there is usually no short-time state or probability change state after the big hit, but during the opening of two rounds, there is an expectation regarding the transition of the gaming state by setting the same opening pattern as sudden probability change or sudden time reduction It becomes possible to make it. In addition, especially when using small hits, in addition to facilitating stochastic design, including ball design, the probability of hitting is maintained in the same way as normal conditions during probability fluctuations. When the pattern is selected, the appearance rate of sudden short time or sudden probability change increases, and it is possible to impress the player that the probability variation state is an advantageous state. From this point of view, it is more preferable to use a small hit as in the present embodiment in order to attach a game hit.

  FIG. 68 shows an example of effects performed in the liquid crystal display unit 714 in parallel with the opening pattern control of the opening / closing plate 723 of the eleventh embodiment.

  The case where the pattern A1 is performed is, as described above, the case of sudden probability change, sudden shortening, and small hit. In FIG. 68, (a1) to (d1) show effects accompanying the pattern A1 in the case of sudden probability change. First, at the start of the 1R, a character (rain cloud in this case) that shows time reduction appears as shown in (a1). At the end of 1R, a character (in this case, the sun) showing a certain change appears as shown in (b1), and an effect is produced in which a crack is formed between the characters. Then, at the start of 2R, a scene where an explosion occurs from a cracked portion as shown in (c1) is displayed, and this display is displayed until the timing before the end of 2R. Then, at the end of 2R, the character showing the certainty appears again as (d1), and it is notified that the certainty has been entered. (A2) to (d2) show effects associated with the pattern A1 in the case of sudden time reduction. In this case, from (a2) to (c2), the same display as that from (a1) to (c1) is performed. On the screen of (d2) at the end of 2R, a character indicating a short time appears. And it will be announced that it will rush in short. (A3)-(d3) have shown the effect accompanying pattern A1 in the case of a small hit. In the case of small hits, as described above, there is no concept of rounds, but the timings of operations similar to the corresponding sudden probability change or sudden rounds are shown as rounds in the drawing. Here, the same display as the display from (a1) to (c1) is performed from (a3) to (c3), but the state changes on the screen of (d3) at the end of the operation corresponding to 2R. A character indicating that he / she does not appears and is notified that the normal state will be maintained.

  The pattern B1 is performed when the 7R jackpot and the 16R jackpot as described above. In FIG. 68, (a4) to (e4) show effects associated with the pattern B1 in the case of 7R jackpot. In (a4) and (b4), the same effects as in (a1) and (b1) are performed, but at the start of 2R, a scene where smoke is emitted from the cracked part is displayed as in (c4). During the opening of 2R, as shown in (d4), an effect suggesting that one of 7R or 16R jackpot is won, such as a character showing a jackpot. Then, at the end of 7R, as shown in (e4), an effect suggesting that the opening ends at 7R is performed. (A5)-(e5) have shown the effect accompanying pattern B1 in the case of 16R big hit. In (a5) to (d5), the same effects as in (a4) to (d4) are performed, but at the end of 7R, an effect suggesting that the opening will continue is performed as in (e5).

  As described above, in an open pattern having a common open pattern portion, for example, a combination of pattern A1 and pattern B1, etc., when the common open pattern is being executed, for example, until the end of the 1R, the same effect ( Hereinafter, the first common effect) is executed. Moreover, in the special game and the small hit of the restriction mode having a common opening pattern, when the common opening pattern is being executed after executing the first common effect, for example, from the end of 1R to the result display before the end of 2R, A similar effect (hereinafter referred to as a second common effect) is executed. Furthermore, in the special game of the normal mode having a common opening pattern, when the common opening pattern is being executed after executing the first common effect, for example, from the end of 1R to the display of the result before the end of 7R, Hereinafter, the third common effect) is executed. This first common effect may be displayed in the same manner for other open patterns A2 and the like.

  Thus, since the first common effect is executed during execution of the common opening pattern in the pattern A1 and the pattern B1, the player cannot clearly determine which jackpot or jackpot during this period, You can play with a sense of expectation. In addition, when the first common effect is also performed in a plurality of other patterns A2 and the like, it has a new gameability by guessing the number of rounds after that and the game state that shifts after the big hit by looking at the open pattern. Can be made. In addition, for a plurality of jackpots or jackpots that execute the pattern A1, since the second common effect is made until the result display, it is not possible to clearly determine which game state is shifted to after the jackpot, and the expectation You can play with Furthermore, since the third common effect is made for a plurality of special-type special games that execute the pattern B1, whether or not the round continues cannot be clearly determined at this point in time, and has a sense of expectation. You can play.

  Next, a twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The twelfth embodiment is an embodiment characterized by an opening pattern of the opening / closing plate 723 in a round in the middle of a jackpot game. As the jackpot game here, a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing 7 rounds and 16 rounds will be described.

  FIG. 69 shows specifications related to special symbols and normal symbols in the twelfth embodiment. The difference from the eleventh embodiment is that it has 8R probability variation jackpot as the jackpot game content. FIG. 70 shows the probability that a special symbol indicating a specific lottery result will be determined as a result of obtaining a jackpot lottery random number and a jackpot game type lottery random number in a normal game and determining both random numbers. is there. At the same time, the type of open pattern executed for each special symbol is also shown.

  FIG. 71 shows patterns C1 to C5 that are open patterns executed in the case of 16 rounds of big hit. T1 to T4 are set to the same values as those in the eleventh embodiment. In C1 to C5, from the 1st round to the 7th round, the control for releasing the T3 seconds at the interval of T4 is continued. After the special mode is released in the 8th round, the 9th and subsequent rounds are controlled with the same opening pattern as the 1st to 7th rounds. These eight rounds are hereinafter referred to as special mode rounds. The pattern C1 is a pattern in which, in this special mode round, the T1 second is released with an interval of T4 seconds from the opening of the seventh round, and then the T1 second is opened again after the T2 seconds are closed. In the pattern C2, in the special mode round, the T1 second is released with an interval of T4 seconds from the opening of the seventh round, and then the T2 seconds are released after the T2 seconds are closed. It is a pattern to be released. In the pattern C3, in the special mode round, the T1 second is released with an interval of T4 seconds from the opening of the seventh round, and then the T1 seconds are released after the T4 seconds are closed, and then the T2 seconds are closed again, and then the T1 seconds are released. It is a pattern to be released. The pattern C2 and the pattern C3 are similar, but the time from the first opening to the second opening in the special mode round and the time from the second opening to the third opening are different. In the pattern C4, in the special mode round, the T1 second is released with an interval of T4 seconds from the opening of the seventh round, and then the T1 second is released after the T4 seconds are closed, and then the T1 seconds are closed again. This is a pattern in which the pattern to be opened is further continuously performed twice. The pattern C5 is a pattern in which the T1 seconds are released only once at the end of the round in the special mode round. The pattern C5 is an open pattern that is executed with only 16 rounds of probability variation jackpots, and enters the probability variation game after execution. The special mode round (8 rounds) has the same time (same time) of T7 seconds in C1 to C5.

  FIG. 72 shows a pattern D that is an open pattern that is performed at the time of a 7-round normal jackpot, and patterns E1 to E4 that are open patterns that are performed at the time of an 8-round probability variable jackpot. The pattern D, which is performed at the time of a big hit for 7 rounds, returns to the normal game after being released for T3 seconds at intervals of T4 from 1 round to 7 rounds. The release mode from the first round to the seventh round is the same as the release mode from the first round to the seventh round in C1 to C5. The patterns E1 to E4 executed at the time of 8 rounds probable big hit are patterns having special mode rounds in 8 rounds of the final round. E1, E2, E3, and E4 release modes up to the 8th round are the same as C1, C2, C3, and C4, respectively. Transition to gaming state.

  FIG. 73 shows patterns F1 to F4 which are open patterns performed in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, sudden shortage big hit or small hit. The pattern F1 is an opening pattern that is performed in the case of sudden probability change big hit, sudden shortage big hit, or small hit, and T1 seconds are opened twice with an interval of T2 seconds. The pattern F1 is an open pattern similar to the open pattern performed in 8 rounds (special mode round) in the pattern C1, but the open pattern performed as 1 round in the C1 is 2 rounds in the F1. As done. The time required for opening these two rounds is set to the same T7 seconds as the eighth round of C1. In the case of a small hit, opening in the same manner as this is performed in one operation. Then, after the operation of the opening pattern is finished, the game shifts to a probability variation game in the case of sudden probability change, to a time-short game in case of sudden short time, and to a normal state in the case of small hit. The pattern F2 is an open pattern that is performed in the case of sudden probability change big hit, sudden shortage big hit or small hit. The mode of the pattern F2 is an open pattern similar to the open pattern performed in 8 rounds (special mode round) in the pattern C2. The pattern F3 is an open pattern that is performed in the case of sudden probability change big hit, sudden shortage big hit or small hit. The mode of the pattern F3 is an open pattern similar to the open pattern performed in 8 rounds (special mode round) in the pattern C3. The pattern F4 is an open pattern that is performed only in the case of a sudden probability variation jackpot. The mode of this pattern F4 is an open pattern similar to the open pattern performed in 8 rounds (special mode round) in the pattern C4.

  With the above configuration, for C1 to C5, D, and E1 to E4, the release pattern up to 7 rounds is common, so whether the jackpot game ends in 7 rounds or continues up to 16 rounds is an open mode As far as you can see, the player doesn't know. Further, when the special mode round is released after the seventh round, whether it corresponds to any of the patterns C1 to C4, E1 to E4, or the D pattern The player does not know whether the hit of any of the patterns F1 to F4 has occurred continuously. This makes it possible to have a sense of expectation for game state transition or round continuation in a plurality of stages. Also, in pattern C5, once the opening is completed in the seventh round, the opening is not performed for a predetermined time. Therefore, the player has the illusion of winning the D pattern in which the jackpot ends in the seventh round, and is temporarily discouraged. However, the opening of T1 second is performed just before the end of the 8th round, the opening after the 9th round is performed again, and then the state shifts to the probable change state, so that it is immersed in an unexpected joy.

  In other words, the jackpot game in the above embodiment corresponds to a low-number special game (8 round jackpot) at least as the second round of the final round (8th round) and at least the 8th round (8 round jackpot final round) In addition to the high-round special game (16 rounds jackpot) in which the second round is a second round, it is composed only of the first round, and the normal special game (7 Round jackpot). Furthermore, in contrast to the special games that are profitable for the above-mentioned players (referred to as “7 round jackpot”, “8 round jackpot”, and “16 round jackpot”), the special games that are less profitable for the player (“sudden probability change”). And “suddenly shortened”).

  FIG. 74 shows an example of effects performed by the liquid crystal display unit 714 in parallel with the opening pattern control of the opening / closing plate 723 of the pattern F1. The upper stage shows the production pattern, and the lower stage shows the opening pattern of the opening / closing plate 723, and the operation timing of the opening pattern and the derivation timing of the production are shown by connecting with dotted lines. First, at the start of the 1Rth, a character (here, a rain cloud) showing time reduction appears as shown in (a). Then, at the end of 1R, a character (in this case, the sun) showing a certain change appears as shown in (b), and an effect is produced in which a crack occurs between them. At the end of 2R, a scene where an explosion occurs from a cracked part is displayed as shown in (c). The effect pattern A composed of (a) to (c) is defined as an effect pattern corresponding to a special symbol corresponding to the pattern F1. In the case of sudden probability change, a screen showing the probability change is displayed as shown in (d) at the start of the next change. Also, in the case of sudden time reduction, a screen showing the time reduction state is displayed as shown in FIG. In the case of small hits, a screen indicating the normal state is displayed as shown in (f) at the next fluctuation start. These effect patterns A are selected as a common effect pattern in the special symbols accompanying the patterns F1 to F4, but are selected when the previous change is not a 7R normal jackpot change. This control will be described in detail later. In addition, since the operating times of the patterns F1 to F4 are all the same as T7 seconds (same time), this common effect pattern A can be used.

  FIG. 75 (1) shows an example of effects performed on the liquid crystal display unit 714 in parallel with the 16R jackpot with the pattern C1. FIG. 75 (2) shows an example of an effect performed on the liquid crystal display unit 714 when 7R jackpot with pattern D and sudden probability change with pattern F1 occur continuously.

  As shown in FIG. 75 (1), in the 16R jackpot with the pattern C1, from 1 round to 7 rounds, as shown in (a) and (b), a display suggesting the progress of the number of rounds is performed together with characters and the like. Is called. Then, during the special mode round, that is, during the 8th round, as shown in (c), the round progress intermediate mode indicating a mode in which it is unclear whether or not the round progresses such as the characters pressing the numbers indicating the number of rounds. Production is performed. This effect continues until just before the end of the special mode round, and an explosion effect occurs as shown in (d) at the end of the round. Then, with the start of the ninth round, an effect suggesting the eighth round is performed as shown in (e). That is, on the effect display, the special mode round is not displayed as 1 round, and the progress suggestion display up to 15 rounds is performed. That is, although it is apparently 15 rounds, 16 rounds are actually opened. This has the effect of not giving the player the impression that the number of appearances has decreased due to the execution of the special mode round. This effect pattern is common in C1 to C4. In the above, as an example of an effect that indicates a number as a round progress intermediate mode effect, a character confrontation effect or a variable effect only of numbers may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 75 (2), in the case of 7R normal jackpot with pattern D, from 1 round to 7 rounds, as shown in (a ′) and (b ′), the progress of the round is similar to the case of pattern C1. Display is performed. The effect in pattern D is referred to as effect pattern B. This effect pattern B is selected only when 7R is a normal jackpot. Then, during the sudden probability change big hit with the pattern F1 following the 7R normal jackpot, as shown by (a ″) and (b ″), the round progress similar to the effect during the special mode round in the pattern C1 An intermediate aspect effect is performed. Then, after this display is performed, a display of (c ″) indicating that the state is in a probable variation state at the start of the next variation is performed. When the pattern F1 is suddenly accompanied by a short time, a display indicating that the time is short at the next change is performed. When the pattern F1 is associated with a small hit, a display indicating that the pattern F1 is in the normal state at the next change is performed. The effect in the pattern F1 is defined as an effect pattern C. The effect pattern C is selected as the variation in the probability, the time of hit, and the small hit with F1 to F4 when the previous effect pattern is the effect pattern B.

  As is clear from FIGS. 75 (1) and 75 (2), in both cases, the eighth pattern and the effect that is suddenly changing corresponding to the eighth round are distinguished in the open pattern and the effect pattern. Therefore, the player can play with a sense of expectation whether the game will shift to a specific game state or whether the round will continue.

  Further, in the case of the 8R probability variation jackpot with the patterns E1 to E4, the same effects as those shown in (a) to (d) of FIG. 75 (1) are performed. In this case, after the display of (d), the state shifts to the probability variation state. For this reason, since it looks similar to the state of FIG. 75 (2), it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the state as described above. Further, in the case of this 8R probability variation big hit, it is possible to select a specific effect that differs only in the effects (c) and (d) with a slight probability. For example, an effect of returning to the normal game screen is performed. With such a configuration, the transition to the probability variation state is confirmed by this specific effect, so that the player can have a sense of expectation.

  FIG. 76 shows a flowchart relating to the effect selection control in the case of sudden probability change, sudden time reduction, and small hit. When the first sub control unit 820 receives a variable command from the main (main control unit 810) in step S100, the first sub control unit 820 determines whether or not the variable command received in step S101 is the variable command A1. The variation command A1 is commanded from the main control unit 810 in the case of a plurality of sudden probability change big hits, sudden shortage big hits, and small hits. If the received fluctuation command is not the command A1, control is performed to select the fluctuation according to the command in step S102. If the received fluctuation command is the command A1, it is determined whether or not the previous fluctuation was the effect pattern B in step S103. If the previous variation is the production pattern B, the previous variation is a 7-round normal jackpot with the opening pattern D, so the production pattern C is selected in step S104. If the previous change is not the effect pattern B, the effect pattern A is selected in step S105. Then, processing for executing the selected effects is performed.

  By performing the control as described above, when the special game of the restricted mode is performed alone, the effect pattern A is selected as the restricted aspect common effect pattern common to the big hit and the small hit of this restricted mode. When the special game of the restricted mode is performed following the special game of the normal mode, as a round progress intermediate mode pseudo effect pattern similar to the effect during the special mode round performed in the middle of the special game of the normal mode The production pattern C can be selected. As a result, when the production pattern A is selected, a combination of the liquid crystal production and the opening mode of the opening / closing plate 723 can give a sense of expectation to the probable change state of the gaming state and the shift to the short-time state. When the production pattern C is selected, it is possible to give a sense of expectation regarding the continuation of the round, and the effects of the game can be improved by these effects.

  FIG. 77 shows an example of an effect performed during a 16-round probability variation jackpot with pattern C5. In this effect, from the 1st round to the 7th round, the progress display of the round is performed in the same manner as the effect in the case of C1 or D described above. However, at the moment when the 8th round is started, the screen returns to the normal state as shown in (c), and a pseudo display of the fluctuation of the numerical symbols in the normal state is performed. Then, at the end of the 8th round, an explosion display (d) is made following the opening of T1, and as shown in (e), the progress of the 8th and subsequent rounds is displayed with the start of the 9th round. As shown in (c), when the screen returns to the normal state, the player is disappointed because the state is the same as the state in which the 7-round normal jackpot ends, but the display after (d) You will be delighted at the same time. In addition, these displays can give a sense of expectation with respect to the progress of the round and the transition of the gaming state even in the case of winning seven rounds of normal jackpots.

  FIG. 78 (a) shows an approximate number (rounded down to the right of the decimal point) indicating the proportion of sudden probability change, sudden shortage and small hits included in this pattern when patterns F1 to F4 appear. It is calculated by the lottery probability. The rate of sudden change is high due to the relationship of F1 <F2 <F3 <F4. Conversely, the ratio of small hits is high because of the relationship of F1> F2> F3> F4. By these things, the player can guess the transition of the gaming state by looking at the opening pattern in the case of the special game of this restriction mode.

  FIG. 78 (b) shows that when patterns C1 to C4 and patterns E1 to E4, which are combinations having the same opening in the eighth round, appear, the 16 round jackpots and the 8 round jackpots in this pattern. The approximate number (rounded down to the nearest decimal point) of whether it is included at a certain ratio is calculated probabilistically. The ratio of 16R jackpot is high in the relationship of C1-E1 <C2-E2 <C3-E3 <C4-E4. By these things, in the case of this special game of the normal mode, the player can play the game with expectation for the continuation of the round by looking at the opening pattern of the eighth round.

  In the above embodiment, an example in a pachinko machine having 16 round jackpots and 7 round regular jackpots has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal mode of round number X (where X is an integer satisfying X ≧ 2) is not limited thereto. A gaming machine having at least a special game, a special game in a normal mode with a round number Y (where Y is an integer satisfying Y ≧ X + 1), and a special game in a limited mode such as sudden probability change, sudden short time, and small hits Then, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained by performing the round of the special mode as the X + 1 round of the special game of the normal mode of the round number Y. In particular, when Y is an integer satisfying Y ≧ X + 2, the special mode round may be performed after the X + 1 round, and the normal mode may be released. If the configuration is such that the probability of opening is changed, the expectation about the continuation of the round can be raised. Further, in the special mode round in the (X + 1) -th round, if the configuration is such that the progress of the round is not indicated on the display, there is an effect that the player is not given a sense of losing the round.

  Next, FIG. 79 shows basic control processing executed by the main control unit 810 in the present invention. A description will be made on the assumption that one game ball has entered the start port 718 or the accessory start port 719. First, when a game ball enters the start port 718 or the accessory start port 719, the big hit lottery random number, the big hit symbol lottery random number, and the like are acquired. Then, when the special symbol variation based on the game ball is executed, a lottery for determining whether or not the game is a big hit is executed based on the random number for the big hit acquired at the time of entering the starting opening (ST1). If the jackpot lottery is not won, the special symbol display unit 724 displays a lost symbol and the process ends. If the jackpot lottery is won (ST1), then the jackpot symbol selection lottery is executed (ST2), and the selected special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 724. The jackpot game type is determined by this special symbol, but this special symbol display is displayed in a state in which it is difficult for the player to determine the special game type by 7 segments or a plurality of lamps.

  Next, the selected jackpot game is executed (ST3). In a predetermined round of the jackpot game, the winning pattern opening pattern selected corresponding to the special symbol is executed based on the jackpot type. When the jackpot game ends, the game state is controlled according to the selected jackpot type, and the game is continued.

  The first sub-control unit 820 at the time of the series of processing receives the jackpot winning signal and the jackpot symbol signal, and executes an effect corresponding to the jackpot game type selected by the main control unit, for example, on the liquid crystal display unit 714. At that time, generation of sound controlled by the second sub-control unit 830 and emission of decorative light are executed in conjunction with the effect executed by the liquid crystal display unit 714.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, there are a plurality of types as a release mode of a special game in a limited mode that later becomes a privilege state such as probability fluctuation. Correspondingly, there are a plurality of types of prizes that have the same opening mode that will not be in a privilege state later, for example, small hits, and the probability of occurrence of these small hits differs for each open mode. For this reason, when the restriction mode is released, the probability that a privilege state such as probability fluctuation will be changed later is different, and it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the opening of the restriction mode.

  In the above-described eleventh embodiment, there are a plurality of release patterns in the first round of 16 round jackpots and 7 round jackpots, and the time required to execute this release pattern is different. As in the twelfth embodiment, all the time required for executing the opening pattern may be the same (same time). This configuration can be realized by appropriately adjusting the opening time and the interval between a plurality of opening times.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the example of opening and closing for T1 seconds in the same mode is shown as the open mode of the special game in the limited mode. However, as shown in FIG. 80A to 80C show a plurality of types of release patterns whose release time is T1 seconds. The vertical axis represents the opening degree of the opening / closing plate 723, and the horizontal axis represents the elapsed time. In any opening pattern, the time required for the whole does not change at T1, and the time when the opening degree is 100% is the same time. The difference is that the time until the maximum opening is different from t1 ′ <t1 <t1 ″ and the time from the maximum opening to closing is different from t2 ″ <t1 <t2 ′. . By using these opening patterns, it is possible to further increase the gameability by giving the opening patterns different types.

  In each of the above embodiments, the configuration in which lottery is performed using the same lottery table for entering the start port 718 and the accessory start port 719 has been described, but the lottery table may be different depending on the start port. For example, in a lottery table for an accessory starting port 719 having a normal electric accessory with a high difficulty of entering a ball, the ratio of the 16 round jackpot to the 7 round jackpot is set higher than that of the starting port 718, The rate of probability change and sudden time reduction is made higher than that of the start port 718. With such a configuration, even when a special game is performed in the same opening mode, the player is more advantageous when the special game is performed by winning a prize at the accessory starting port 719. Therefore, it is possible to promote the launch of a game ball for starting an ordinary electric accessory. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a stopping state that stops the launch of the game ball. Moreover, you may provide separately each large winning opening as a variable winning apparatus corresponding to each starting opening.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, in the special game of the normal mode, an example in which one special mode round is provided and a plurality of types of release patterns are provided has been described. The type of special game can be notified by the opening pattern. Also, the round in which the open pattern occurs may change. Moreover, you may alert | report the short time after a special game with an open pattern.

  Furthermore, the pressing timing of the push buttons (effect buttons) 708 to 710 may be notified according to the timing of these opening patterns. In this case, for example, during a big hit or a change, if the push button is pressed in accordance with the opening timing of the opening pattern, advantageous information or privilege information is displayed on the liquid crystal display or the like. Advantageous information includes game information such as probability or non-probability, and privilege information may be a QR code for giving a player a prize, a rare image, or the like. Such display control can be realized by monitoring the operation of the push button in the first sub-control unit 820.

  According to each of the above-described embodiments, it is possible to give a game to a jackpot such as sudden probability change or sudden shortage that can hardly be expected, and it is also possible to enhance a sense of expectation for each normal jackpot. A ball game machine can be provided.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to the thing of embodiment shown in figure. Various modifications and variations can be made to the illustrated embodiment within the same range or equivalent range as the present invention.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of a special symbol random number reserved storage area in FIG. 3. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement pattern memorize | stored in the special electric accessory operation | movement pattern storage area of FIG. It is a figure which shows the selection table which the operation | movement mode selection means of FIG. 3 refers. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the liquid crystal display part in a middle hit game. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the main control part of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the special symbol which alert | reports 15R probability variation jackpot. It is a figure which shows the special symbol which alert | reports 15R normal jackpot. It is a figure which shows the special symbol which alert | reports 2R sudden probability change. It is a figure which shows the special symbol which alert | reports a middle hit. It is a figure which shows the special symbol which alert | reports a loss. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an effect design. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the main control part of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the selection table which the operation | movement mode selection means of FIG. 17 refers. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the main control part of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board in 4th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the content of the special symbol random number reservation storage areas of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the main control part of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the content of the reserved memory areas, such as special symbol random numbers, in step SP51 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the content of the reserved memory areas, such as special symbol random numbers, in step SP59 of FIG. It is a hardware block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement pattern memorize | stored in the normal electric accessory operation | movement pattern storage area of FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of the operation | movement pattern memorize | stored in the normal electric accessory operation | movement pattern storage area of FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the contents of the normal symbol random number reserved storage area. It is an example of a normal symbol for notifying small hits, and is a diagram showing a normal symbol corresponding to an operation pattern A. It is an example of a normal symbol for notifying small hits, and is a diagram showing a normal symbol corresponding to an operation pattern B. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol that reports a small hit, and shows a normal symbol corresponding to an operation pattern C; FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol that reports a small hit, and shows a normal symbol corresponding to an operation pattern D; It is a figure which shows an example of the normal symbol which alert | reports a loss. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the main control part of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of 1st Embodiment, Comprising: It is a figure corresponding to FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of 2nd Embodiment, Comprising: It is a figure corresponding to FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of 3rd Embodiment, Comprising: It is a figure corresponding to FIG. The front view of the pachinko gaming machine which is an example of this invention gaming machine. The block diagram of a control apparatus. The special symbol process flowchart in a main-control part. The flowchart of jackpot game processing. The big prize opening pattern. Explanatory drawing of the example of an effect on a display apparatus. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the bullet ball game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of embodiment of this invention. It is an electric control hardware block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. It is the opening / closing pattern of the special prize opening when the win is won in the conventional sudden change, and the opening / closing pattern of the special prize opening / closing plate when winning the normal jackpot. It is a specification related to a special symbol and a normal symbol of the pachinko gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. It is a distribution lottery table of the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate of the special winning opening of the variable winning device based on the winning special game type in the seventh embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart of the opening-and-closing pattern shown in FIG. 50 of 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a distribution lottery table based on the special game type (big hit round) of the opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening opening / closing plate of the variable winning device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. It is a time chart of the opening / closing pattern shown in FIG. 52 of 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart of the opening / closing pattern shown in FIG. 55 of 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a distribution lottery table for notification (opening / closing pattern) suggesting the number of short times after the end of a special game based on the special game type of the open / close pattern of the special prize opening / closing plate of the variable winning device according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. . It is a notification (opening / closing pattern) distribution lottery table which suggests the probability change entry after the end of the special game based on the special game type of the open / close pattern of the special prize opening / closing plate of the variable winning device in the ninth embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the effect displayed on a liquid crystal display in conjunction with the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate of the variable winning device of the seventh embodiment of the present invention being executed. It is a flowchart of the process which the main control part of embodiment of this invention performs. It is an opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing plate of the special winning opening of the variable winning device executed in a predetermined round during the special game according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance structure of the bullet ball game machine in embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the ball game machine in embodiment of this invention. It is an electric control hardware block diagram of a ball game machine in an embodiment of the present invention. It is the opening pattern of the special prize opening when the win is won in the conventional sudden probability change, and the opening pattern of the special prize opening and closing plate when winning the normal jackpot. It is a specification related to a special symbol and a normal symbol of the ball game machine in the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the probability by which the special symbol determined based on the lottery of the ball game machine in 11th Embodiment of this invention is determined, the corresponding jackpot classification, and a release pattern. It is a figure which shows the appearance ratio of the open pattern for every lottery result classification of the ball game machine in 11th Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart of the open pattern of the ball game machine in 11th Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the example of the production performed in parallel with open pattern control in 11th Embodiment of this invention. This is a specification related to a special symbol and a normal symbol of a ball game machine according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the probability by which the special symbol determined based on the lottery of the ball game machine in 12th Embodiment of this invention, the corresponding jackpot classification, and a release pattern are corresponding. In the twelfth embodiment of the present invention, an opening pattern that is executed in the case of 16 round jackpots is shown. In the twelfth embodiment of the present invention, an opening pattern that is executed in the case of 7 round normal jackpot and 8 round probability variation jackpot is shown. In the twelfth embodiment of the present invention, an opening pattern that is executed in the case of sudden probability change, sudden shortening, and small hitting is shown. In the 12th Embodiment of this invention, it is the figure which showed the example of the production performed in parallel with the open pattern of the pattern F1. In the 12th Embodiment of this invention, it is the figure which showed the example of the production performed in parallel with an open pattern. In the 12th embodiment of the present invention, it is the flowchart which showed the selection control of the production performed by the 1st sub-control part in the case of sudden probability change, sudden time reduction, and small hit. It is the figure which showed the example of the production performed in parallel with the open pattern of pattern C5 in 12th Embodiment of this invention. In the twelfth embodiment of the present invention, when a specific opening pattern appears, it is a diagram showing an approximate number indicating what ratio each jackpot and jackpot is included in. It is a flowchart of the process which the main control part of embodiment of this invention performs. It is the figure which showed the example of the other open aspect of the once open pattern in embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  1 Pachinko machine, 2 base frame, 3 front door, 4 windows, 5 game board, 6 ball receiver, 7 handle, 11, 12, 204 speaker, 14, 14a, 14b liquid crystal display, 18 start prize opening, 19 Accessory starting port, 20 Electric tulip, 21 Normal symbol starting gate, 22, 22a, 22b Big prize opening, 23, 23a, 23b Opening and closing plate, 24, 24a, 24b Special symbol holding display, 25, 25a, 25b Special Symbol display part, 26 Normal symbol hold display part, 27 Normal symbol display part, 28 Normal prize opening, 30 Input part, 31 Gate sensor, 32 Start prize sensor, 33 Bonus start sensor, 34, 34a, 34b Big prize Mouth sensor, 41, 42, 43, 44 Ordinary winning mouth sensor, 60 output unit, 61 ordinary electric accessory drive unit, 62, 62a, 62b Special electric Accessory drive unit, 100 control unit, 101 I / O port, 102, 103, 104 driver circuit, 110 main control unit, 111, 121, 131 CPU, 112, 122, 132 ROM, 113, 123, 133 RAM, 114 , 514 Lottery means, 115 Pre-failure determination means, 116 Action mode selection means, 117 Game related information notification means, 118 Special electric accessory action pattern storage area, 518 Normal electric accessory action pattern storage area, 119, 419 Special symbol random number Equivalency storage area, 519 Normal symbol random number reservation storage area, 215 Game state determination means, 315 ST count determination means, 319 ST remaining count storage area, 120, 130 Sub-control unit, 124 Production pattern data storage area, 140 Relay board , 181, 182 Feather, L1 Various effects lamp.

Claims (3)

Lottery means for obtaining a random value by random lottery on condition that the game medium passes a specific area of the game board;
A special symbol display unit for displaying a result of the lottery by the lottery means,
When any of a plurality of predetermined winning symbols is displayed on the special symbol display unit, a ball game machine that causes a special game to open a special winning opening,
An operation mode storage means for storing a plurality of operation modes related to opening and closing of the special prize opening during the special game;
When one of the winning symbols is displayed on the special symbol display unit, an operation mode selection unit that selects an operation mode according to the type of the symbol from the operation mode storage unit;
Game-related information notifying means for notifying game-related information by opening and closing the special winning opening based on the operation mode selected by the operation mode selection means,
The special game includes a first round in which the grand prize opening is opened only for a time period in which a game medium can be expected to enter, and a second round in which the opening time of the big prize opening is shorter than the first round. It is composed of a plurality of rounds containing at least one of the further
A special game with low profit for a player composed only of the second round, and a game with high profit for the player, at least the first round being the second round,
The game-related information reporting means, either by the operation mode of the special winning opening prior Symbol second round a special game low the benefit notifying of expectation is high special game of the profit, the bullet Ball game machine. Lottery means for obtaining a random value by random lottery on condition that the game medium passes a specific area of the game board;
A special symbol display unit for displaying a result of the lottery by the lottery means,
When any of a plurality of predetermined winning symbols is displayed on the special symbol display unit, a ball game machine that causes a special game to open a special winning opening,
An operation mode storage means for storing a plurality of operation modes related to opening and closing of the special prize opening during the special game;
When one of the winning symbols is displayed on the special symbol display unit, an operation mode selection unit that selects an operation mode according to the type of the symbol from the operation mode storage unit;
Game-related information notifying means for notifying game-related information by opening and closing the special winning opening based on the operation mode selected by the operation mode selection means,
The special game includes a first round in which the grand prize opening is opened only for a time period in which a game medium can be expected to enter, and a second round in which the opening time of the big prize opening is shorter than the first round. Consisting of a plurality of rounds including at least one of
A low-number special game state in which at least the last round is the second round, and a round corresponding to the last round in the low-number special game state having at least the number of rounds greater than the low-number special game state Including a high number of special games that are rounds,
The game-related information notification means is the second round executed as the last round in the low-number special game, and the round corresponding to the last round in the low-number special game state in the high-number special game. A bullet ball game machine that informs the degree of expectation of whether it is the low-numbered special game or the high-numbered special game according to the operation mode of the special winning opening in the second round to be executed. The ball game machine is a high-probability game in which, when any winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit, according to the type of the symbol, the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is high, Whether or not to give a high-efficiency game in which the lottery result derivation efficiency is high and a high-probability high-efficiency game in which the high-probability game and the high-efficiency game are combined is given after the end of the special game. To decide,
The special game includes a special game in which at least the last round is set to the second round,
The game-related information notification means is configured to perform the high-probability game, the high-efficiency game, and the high-probability high-efficiency game according to an operation mode of the special winning opening in the second round executed in the last round of the special game. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a degree of expectation of which one of the two is given is notified.

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